#c.au

my tags are technically named after various ocs but are mostly just collections of themes at this point. i don't tag specific kinks/topics/etc out of habit, if there is something you want/need me to tag send me an ask.

Arsé-kun: -Friday, December 3rd- Sheepy: Misyr: *he's approaching Raph's place, feeling zero regrets about yesterday. Definitely no regrets.* Arsé-kun: *No way he could. He's a Demon King* Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe Ra.....aaaa....? E-ehhh???!! Arsé-kun: *That is a giant ashy crop circle in the grass. Misyr was nowhere near there last night.* Sheepy: Misyr: Noah must've...! *He bangs on the door* Heeeyyyy!! Arsé-kun: *Raph gets the door, teacup in hand, trashy tshirt and all* Arsé-kun: Raph: Morning. What's the shouting for? Sheepy: Misyr: You're okay...! Oh, thank goodness! Arsé-kun: Raph: *raised eyebrow* Sheepy: Misyr: Your lawn's been Noah'd. Arsé-kun: *Raph looks past Misyr. Frowns* Arsé-kun: Raph: No wonder he's been so squirrely. Sheepy: Misyr: He has? Arsé-kun: Raph: Just this morning. Are you coming in or not? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm coming in, yes. Arsé-kun: *Raph moves* Sheepy: *Misyr enters* Arsé-kun: *Noah's peering around a corner* Sheepy: Misyr: Good morning, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um! Good morning! Sheepy: Misyr: Good to see you! Arsé-kun: Noah: It's always good to see you! Sheepy: Misyr: The same to you! Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... Peter said you two were gone forever when I asked him when you were coming back home yesterdayyy! Sheepy: Misyr: Really? We wouldn't leave you for that long. Arsé-kun: *Noah nervously glances elsewhere. we have found the source of the crop circle* Sheepy: Misyr: I'll tell him not to say such things when I see him. Sheepy: Misyr: Good job mitigating the damage. Better grass than people. Arsé-kun: Noah: uhm. *<- expected to get scolded* th-thank you? Sheepy: Misyr: Keep working hard and maybe even the grass will survive. Sheepy: Misyr:...Hey, Raph. You got a moment? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do. What's up, Misy? Sheepy: Misyr: So, you remember yesterday's conversation, right? At the casino? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, sure do. Why, you wanna talk about it? Sheepy: Misyr: You know I was lying, right? I'm not going to throw you away nor crush your heart. Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope not. I wouldn't hurt you either. Sheepy: Misyr: I wouldn't do it to Merlin, either. Arsé-kun: Raph: But your own grandson? Sheepy: Misyr:....He's.... Sheepy: Misyr:....Talking honestly is tough. ... How do I... Sheepy: Misyr:....I hate him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that honesty? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm an evil guy, remember? Arsé-kun: Raph: So you don't. Out with it, mister. Sheepy: Misyr: It's hard to word. Sheepy: Misyr: It's not dishonest to say I've hated him. Sheepy: Misyr: I've wanted to crush him. Tear everything away from him. Drown him in despair. Sheepy: Misyr: That's why he has to hate me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why don't we slow down and process this instead? Why crush him? Sheepy: Misyr: He doesn't deserve the happiness he has. Everything's been dumped into his lap. Never had to work for any of it. Sheepy: Misyr: I've thought all of these things. Sheepy: Misyr: So that's why I've wanted to destroy him. Arsé-kun: Raph: He didn't seem all that happy to me, but let's focus on you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Jealousy is not a reason to hate. Sheepy: Misyr: I have destroyed him. I will destroy him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that literal or figurative? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Not sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was going to tell you a story about jealousy, but I think your situation far outweighs mine. Sheepy: Misyr: My jealousy's the root of my evil. Sheepy: Misyr:...Although, I suppose envy's more accurate...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Envy can certainly make someone do something regrettable. Sheepy: Misyr: I've already done it. Arsé-kun: Raph: And it can continue to happen if you don't address it. Sheepy: Misyr: No, I mean... Sheepy: Misyr: How do I... Sheepy: Misyr: What I'm saying is, I've already destroyed him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Have you? Sheepy: Misyr: I've seen this dream a few times, now. The pieces have clicked in. Arsé-kun: Raph: If one of your big dreams was averted, who can say this one won't? Sheepy: Misyr: What do you think I'm trying to do...? Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry, that was rude. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, I see. Avoiding him to prevent it. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not just say so?? Sheepy: Misyr: If I tell him, he'll chase after me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even a "hey i had a bad vision involving you so I'm avoiding you until it's averted"? Sheepy: Misyr: If I thought that would work... Well, I'd still try to lie my way through it, but... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know when it'll be averted. I can't tell the timings of things. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm. Sheepy: Misyr: It's simpler to push him away while simultaneously shoving others towards him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is there no way to do that without clearly hurting the poor kid? Sheepy: Misyr: ...No. Sheepy: Misyr: He only accepts the past. Sheepy: Misyr: Past me couldn't hurt someone. Not intentionally. Sheepy: Misyr: The current me... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm an evil guy. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not too evil though, clearly. Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you say that? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can still care. You didn't need to take care of Il way back when but you did. And for what evil goal? Sheepy: Misyr: ...Evil goal? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't think about goals... Arsé-kun: Raph: What kind of evil demon overlord doesn't have an evil plot? Not even a tiny one? Sheepy: Misyr:...Ahhh. Sheepy: Misyr: That's... Sheepy: Misyr:....You want to know what mine was? Arsé-kun: Raph: Murder, by the sounds of it. Sheepy: Misyr: Not leaving a single soul left. Sheepy: Misyr: It took me everything to resist the urge. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you succeeded. Sheepy: Misyr: And... I knew. Every time when someone fell down there, I got stronger. And so did those feelings. Arsé-kun: Raph: I want to say I understand, but I doubt I ever could. You're probably stronger than I am. Sheepy: Misyr: Doesn't really matter who's stronger. We had different problems to face. Sheepy: Misyr: But I'm an evil guy because I could consider such things seriously. Sheepy: Misyr: But Maxi especially filled me with hate. Sheepy: Misyr:....Even though I knew. Sheepy: Misyr: His curse is his luck. Arsé-kun: Raph: How so? Sheepy: Misyr: The other Merlins all need attention. They're always wrapped up in some kind of problem. Arsé-kun: Raph: "other".... Sheepy: Misyr: The other Merlins naturally will flock around them as a support system, even if they don't talk about their problems. Sheepy: Misyr: But Maxi, his luck distracts us from the fact that he's just like us. Arsé-kun: Raph: So he's unresolved... Okay, I get it. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. He doesn't have a support system. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm adding onto your evil plan, then. We're avoiding him but sending him as many people as possible. Sheepy: Misyr: ...Yeah. We have to. Arsé-kun: Raph: I won't send Noah or Il, though. Il wouldn't fare well, nor would Noah. Or Peter, in fact. Sheepy: Misyr: He's not any good at making friends. He just lets people use him and toss him away. Arsé-kun: Raph: Merlin clearly liked him. If we're lucky, he can do the heavy work. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I hope so. Sheepy: Misyr: His friends don't seem like the type who'd accept Maxi's bribes. Arsé-kun: Raph: While that's true, they're also college students, so they just might. Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: They get desperate sometimes. Sheepy: Misyr: Taking classes.... Sheepy: Misyr: But many jobs require being a college graduate... Arsé-kun: Raph: So why wouldn't they accept free money? Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: You're right. Sheepy: Misyr: I was accepting free money from a dog I didn't even know. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd do it too. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, by the way. Speaking of needing an education for most jobs... Sheepy: Misyr: How's Noah going to get one? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr:....Ahh. That's tough. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's bound to be somewhere on campus he could help out. I'm just not sure where. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Sheepy: Misyr: He doesn't have the background to get into any college classes, but I think it'd be good if he had a scheduled activity of some kind. Arsé-kun: Raph: We can't give the savior of all animals a scholarship of some kind? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, what I mean is... Sheepy: Misyr: So, to attend a college, you need to meet a certain requirements for things like math and language skills, yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: College courses expect you to know these things. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, unfortunately. Sheepy: Misyr: A scholarship deals with the money problem. Sheepy: Misyr: Could Noah handle the stress of exams? Especially when he doesn't have the background the other students have. He's never taken an exam before. Arsé-kun: Raph: He hasn't had a medical exam either.... Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. So being in a crowded room with other students could be risky. Arsé-kun: Noah: .......... Arsé-kun: Noah: ........? ?? Sheepy: Peter: Chii? Noah, you plan to take classes? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know what classes are. Should I? Sheepy: Peter: Chiiii... Sheepy: Peter: Il told me about classes. Sheepy: Peter: He said it's where you build skills to succeed in dating love interests. Arsé-kun: Noah: Why do you need that? Sheepy: Peter: Do you have a love interest? Arsé-kun: Noah: no. Do you? Sheepy: Peter: Chii? Sheepy: Peter: I saw an angel once and couldn't take my eyes off of her. Women are scary, but this angel was not. I would come to watch her often, but I could never speak to her... Sheepy: Peter:....Could that be love? Sheepy: Peter: Does that mean I have to take classes...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Could be! And no. In that order. Sheepy: Peter: I'm good enough even without taking classes...? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not what classes are for. That's just Il being Il. heepy: Peter: What are classes? Arsé-kun: *raph explains the concept of classes to a greco-roman god fragment and a western religious icon* Sheepy: Peter: Chiii.... Sheepy: Peter: I want to learn. Sheepy: Peter: But if Zeus notices me, he may kill me. Arsé-kun: Raph: How is he going to pick you out of a multi-colored crowd? Sheepy: Peter: You underestimate Zeus. Sheepy: Peter: Even so, this campus should be the safest place for me, chii... Sheepy: Peter: Dionysus and Thanatos are both here regularly. Sheepy: Peter: Both seem like they will help me... Sheepy: Peter: So maybe I can take a class... Arsé-kun: Raph: I think you should. It'll get you outside the house and let you meet people. Sheepy: Peter:....Meet people...? Maybe even make friends... Arsé-kun: Raph: Potentially! Sheepy: *Peter looks very excited.* Sheepy: Peter: I will have to try hard to fit in. Sheepy: Peter: Noah, let us do our best in these classes, chii!! Arsé-kun: Noah: Why am I taking them, chii?? Sheepy: Peter: Ahhh... They must have been intending to make the decision for you. That's sad, chii... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh??? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't want to learn maths. I want to befriend animals. Sheepy: Misyr: That's... Sheepy: Misyr:...But you know you need a job, right? Sheepy: Misyr: People expect some level of education. Architects need math. If you intend to become something like a farmer, you'll need to buy land, tools, and animals. Sheepy: Misyr: And farms aren't cheap. Sheepy: Misyr: To get a mortgage, you need proof of a stream of income along with credit built up, don't you? So, eh... I'd recommend taking classes. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... None of those words were in the Lord's Testaments. Sheepy: Misyr: Umm... Arsé-kun: Raph: *clearly joking* mortgage? God never said anything about a mortgage! Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh.. How do I... Arsé-kun: Raph: With difficulty. Good luck. Sheepy: Misyr: So, let's say you want to own a farm, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Misyr: But you can't afford it. Arsé-kun: Noah: Why not? It's just raising plants. Sheepy: Misyr: Real estate prices. Arsé-kun: Noah: Those words aren't in the Book of Enoch either. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's try again. Sheepy: Misyr: Someone else owns the farm. Sheepy: Misyr: You want to buy their farm. Arsé-kun: *Noah prepares a response but mercifully doesn't say it* Sheepy: Misyr: But the farm has the land - which is part of the cost - and a building for you to live in. Right? Sheepy: Misyr: The building is where the main cost comes from. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. I suppose so? Sheepy: Misyr: Now, let's say you want to buy this farm. But you can't afford it. Sheepy: Misyr: So you take out a loan with a bank. A bank is a place that people store money in. The bank lends the money out to others. Sheepy: Misyr: You buy the farm using this loan. Arsé-kun: *Noah being lost count: 3* Sheepy: Misyr: What's up? Arsé-kun: Noah: If someone stores money and it's lent out, how can they retrieve it? Sheepy: Misyr: If the bank doesn't have the money to give back, people will become afraid and try to pull out their money. It can lead to a collapse in the economy. Sheepy: Misyr: The hope is that the bank makes good, safe loans that will return great interest. Sheepy: Misyr: People get interest for putting their money in the bank, too, which helps them beat infla... Okay, ignore all that. Ignore the mechanics of a bank for now, okay? Arsé-kun: Noah: This is complicated. Sheepy: Misyr: It is. But the point is... Sheepy: Misyr: A mortgage is a loan you take out from a bank. Sheepy: Misyr: You have to pay this loan back within a certain time period or you lose your farm. Sheepy: Misyr: Because banks are using other people's money, they want to make sure you can really pay them back. Sheepy: Misyr: So you have to have some kind of income and a good reputation for paying back small loans, or they won't loan to you. Sheepy: Misyr: But you don't have an income and you don't have that credit - well, reputation built up. Arsé-kun: Noah: I can't just work for the land owner instead? Sheepy: Misyr: Ummm... Well, that's... That's just a job. Sheepy: Misyr: But, well, times are evolving, and most farmers don't really... use human labor. Arsé-kun: Noah: Do they use robots?? Sheepy: Misyr: Many do. Arsé-kun: Noah: Il could work on a farm? Sheepy: Misyr: No. These robots are, ummm... Sheepy: Misyr: They're different. Arsé-kun: Raph: Just say they're unliving machines. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, unliving machines. Sheepy: Misyr: And, well... Arsé-kun: Noah: Unliving machine... Like a tv? Sheepy: Misyr: Things like vegetables are very hard to make money off of. Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone has to go with the cheapest possible price because vegetables are assumed to all be the same. Arsé-kun: Noah: ????? Sheepy: Misyr: One ear of corn is the same as another. Arsé-kun: Noah: Y... yes? It's corn. Sheepy: Misyr: Now, let's say that there are two farmers. Sheepy: Misyr: Both produce corn. Sheepy: Misyr: One produces corn with the help of modern technology. Sheepy: Misyr: This modern technology reduces the overall expenses that went into producing that ear of corn. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's say it cost them a dollar to produce this ear of corn. Okay? Arsé-kun: Noah: ...okay? Sheepy: Misyr: Now, this other farmer, he doesn't use modern technology. He does everything using out of date technology. Sheepy: Misyr: Producing one ear of corn costs him two dollars. Sheepy: Misyr: To make a profit on the ear of corn, this farmer has to sell it for more than it cost to produce it. Sheepy: Misyr: So the farmer whose corn costs two dollars to produce sells his corn for three dollars. Sheepy: Misyr: But the farmer whose corn costs one dollar to produce can sell his corn for less. He can even sell it for less than two dollars and still make a profit. Doing so will cause the other farmer to be unable to sell his corn for a profir. Sheepy: Misyr: Because these ears of corn are seen as identical. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... *thinking* Arsé-kun: Noah: *thinking harder* Sheepy: Misyr: Without the proper technology and knowledge on modern agriculture, you would be the one who is producing corn for more than ears of corn sell for. Sheepy: Misyr: They cut their selling prices as low as possible. They cannot sell it for less. They cannot sell it for more. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... If you know how the technology works, you can imitate it. Sheepy: Misyr: I can, yes. Arsé-kun: Noah: So we can sell at the low price. Sheepy: Misyr: But... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to work on a farm. Arsé-kun: Noah: oh. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. It's not because I don't want to help you. Arsé-kun: Noah: Because it wouldn't be safe? Sheepy: Misyr: And it'd be isolating. Arsé-kun: Noah: But you isolate yourself even when you don't need to. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my choice. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't like it. Sheepy: Misyr: Like what? Arsé-kun: Noah: You not being here. Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: I've been better about it, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Outside of what's necessary, I'm gonna agree with you. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I've improved! Sheepy: Peter: You have Il and me. Arsé-kun: *Noah reaches up to pet Peter's hair* Sheepy: Peter: Ignis visits too sometimes. Arsé-kun: Raph: I think the moral here is that someone needs to be with Noah when we can't be. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes... Sheepy: Misyr: So classes. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... He hasn't even had base education. He wouldn't survive a college math class. Sheepy: Misyr: What doesn't use math? Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, what about clubs? Arsé-kun: Raph: Gardening would be the best choice but it's not the best season for them. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: Doesn't Il go to a club? Arsé-kun: Raph: The so-called "delinquency" club? You want Noah there? Sheepy: Misyr:...No. Sheepy: Peter: Chii... Dionysus goes to the gardening club. Sheepy: Peter: So it should be safe... Sheepy: Peter: You can trust him, chii. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll find out when their next meeting is, then. Sheepy: Misyr:...Dio, huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not going. We're not risking a repeat of That. Sheepy: Misyr: Couldn't he do that to Noah? Arsé-kun: Raph: He could do that to anyone. Sheepy: Misyr: The difference between Noah and anyone is fire power. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll make Dio swear he won't. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, good. Sheepy: Misyr: He's scary... Sheepy: Peter: Chii... I want to take a class, but I don't know how to sign up for one. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could bring you to the dean's office if you're sure about that. Sheepy: Peter: Who is Dean? Arsé-kun: Raph: The dean is the guy in charge of the campus. You'd be calling him Mr. Carter. Sheepy: Peter: Ahh, I see, I see! Arsé-kun: Raph: If you give me twenty minutes, I can be ready to go. Sheepy: Peter: I can be patient! Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. I'll be right back. Arsé-kun: *Noah attaches himself to Misyr's arm* Sheepy: Misyr: What did you want to do today? Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... *shrug* Sheepy: Misyr: No ideas? Arsé-kun: Noah: no. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I'll be working day. Maybe you can hang out at the coffee shop and make a friend. Arsé-kun: Noah: Okay! Sheepy: Misyr: Great! We can see if Il wants to come along. Arsé-kun: Noah: I haven't seen him today. Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? Really? Sheepy: Misyr: He didn't even come out for breakfast... Sheepy: Misyr:...Noah. Are you prepared? Arsé-kun: Noah: Uh. For what? Sheepy: Misyr: You... are about to witness true heartbreak. He must have had an extremely depressing ending in one of his otome games and is still working through the mental shock. Arsé-kun: Noah: ok? Sheepy: Misyr:....You don't believe me, do you? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know what to expect. Sheepy: Misyr: Expect the worst. Arsé-kun: *Noah is expecting something world-ending* Sheepy: *Misyr is expecting someone who has expended all of his tears and is left an empty husk, incapable of expressing the shreds of emotions he has remaining.* Arsé-kun: *What do they find?* Sheepy: *Il, face down on the floor, unmoving, outside of his room.* Arsé-kun: Noah: Is he alive? Sheepy: Misyr: I... don't know. Arsé-kun: *Noah sits down and starts prodding Il* Sheepy: *Il doesn't react.* Arsé-kun: *Noah starts patting Il's wings* Sheepy: Il: ........Ah.... Arsé-kun: Noah: Good morning! Are you alive? Sheepy: *Misyr bends down next to Noah* Sheepy: Il:.......... Sheepy: Misyr:....Hey, are you okay, Il? Arsé-kun: *Noah pats Il again. he's helping* Sheepy: *Il slowly pulls himself up before clumsily whipping around and blindly grabbing Misyr by the throat! He's bleeding profusely! It just wasn't visible when he was face down.* Arsé-kun: *Noah yelps and falls back* Sheepy: Misyr: H-hey...! *He grabs Il's arm and attempts to remove his hand from his neck. It doesn't take much effort to do so.* Sheepy: Il: S-Signifi-ant a-amage det-ected... O-O-OverheaTING... Low pow-er. Recharge neee-eeeded. Error. Error. *He clumsily grasps at Misyr again* Error. Sheepy: Misyr: Raaaaphhh!! Il's broken! Arsé-kun: Noah: *echoing Misyr* Il's broken! Sheepy: Il: Battery detected. Battery detected. Error. Error. Error. *He's clearly attempting to drain Misyr. Nothing is happening.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Are You Kidding Me?? Arsé-kun: *misyr gets a shirt thrown on his head. Raph didn't even get to put it on. tragic* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey!!! Sheepy: *Misyr takes it off* Sheepy: Il: *He blankly stares at Raph for a moment before lurching towards him* Arsé-kun: *Raph gives Il his hand* Arsé-kun: Raph: *having not put a clean shirt on yet* What happened this time? Sheepy: Misyr: I have no cl...*He notices Raph. He puts the shirt back over his head.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ugh. Il, what did you do this time? Sheepy: Il:......Threat detected. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not the security guard. Sheepy: Il: Threat detected. Threat detected. Sheepy: Misyr: Who's the threat, Il? Arsé-kun: Raph: Judging by the hole in his gut, it can't be a large suspect list. Sheepy: Il: Threat detected threat detected threat detected-- Sheepy: Misyr: He picked a fight with Azathoth again? Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't be surprised *he shivers and looks up* Window's open. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Misyr looks out the window* Arsé-kun: *there's a suspiciously person-shaped spot in the grass below where someone was laying earlier, but that's it* Sheepy: Misyr: ...........? Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: What? Sheepy: Misyr: This is just like this one case in..... Sorry, someone was lying in the grass. Arsé-kun: Raph: I think we can guess who. Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth... Arsé-kun: Raph: We've got to find a way to keep those two apart. Give me my shirt. Sheepy: *Misyr passes the shirt to Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph puts it on* Sheepy: Misyr: I won't look. I won't. Don't worry. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I care about that? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh... Arsé-kun: Raph: Unless you want to? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Gee, I wonder where Azathoth went? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can go looking. I'm taking Peter up to see Randy. Sheepy: Misyr: Great idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll take Noah too. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks! Arsé-kun: *Raph takes Il and relocates him.* Sheepy: Misyr: Heeeyyy, Azathoth, are you out there? Arsé-kun: *aza grunts from the ground level. apparently.* Sheepy: *Il doesn't react to Raph moving him. He seems out of it.* Sheepy: Misyr: Good morning! Sheepy: *Misyr hops out of the window. He likes to live dangerously.* Sheepy: Misyr: Do you remember me? Arsé-kun: Aza: yurt. *aza becomes visible* why..? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I was just wondering if I needed to reintroduce myself. Arsé-kun: Aza: why would you need to do that..? Sheepy: Misyr: Because people sometimes forget things. Arsé-kun: Aza: you're... ... Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... Arsé-kun: *he forgor 💀* Sheepy: Misyr: I noticed you were gentler with Il this time, although he's still pretty bad off. Ah, I'm Misyr Rex, the demon king! Arsé-kun: Aza: He continues to rebel against my presence as if he is able to do anything, demon king. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. Il is just programmed like that. We're trying very hard to get him not to do that. Arsé-kun: Aza: programmed? like a phone? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmm... Yeah, or a robot. Arsé-kun: Aza: I know what those are. Nyarla has told me. Sheepy: Misyr: Il is similar to one. Arsé-kun: Aza: then edit the code? Sheepy: Misyr: We don't have those permissions. Sheepy: Misyr: We also don't have the technology. Arsé-kun: Aza: why not? Sheepy: Misyr: Ummm.... It was in Heaven. Arsé-kun: Aza: I see now. Sheepy: Misyr: If Il sees you as a friend, he won't attack you. I just don't know how to cause that change. Arsé-kun: Aza: i do not know. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: It's a tough one. Arsé-kun: Aza: he is. Are you? Sheepy: Misyr: Me? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know. What do you consider tough? Sheepy: Misyr: For some reason, the security guard is afraid of me. Arsé-kun: Aza: Grandson is afraid of you? Sheepy: Misyr: If your grandson is the brunette with blond streaks, yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Let me ask why. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Arsé-kun: Aza: I have been informed that you can permanently kill him. Arsé-kun: Aza: I am interested. Sheepy: Misyr: People generally die when they're killed. Arsé-kun: Aza: Griflet is revived whenever he perishes, even when I am the cause. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Aza: What do you do that's so different? Sheepy: Misyr: Me? Arsé-kun: Aza: Who else could I be speaking with? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... Sheepy: Misyr: I can do anything I understand. Sheepy: Misyr: So I suppose that because I understand how to slay someone, it prevents revival...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Interesting. Arsé-kun: Aza: If i extend an offer to attempt slaying this temporary vessel, would you take it? Sheepy: Misyr: I could. Arsé-kun: Aza: Would you? Sheepy: Misyr: If no one else could get caught in the crossfire. Arsé-kun: Aza: I can assure that. Sheepy: Misyr: I will, then. Arsé-kun: Aza: Then l--- Can you survive in space? Sheepy: Misyr: I've never been to space before. Arsé-kun: Aza: ah. no air. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Aza: oh well! You'll find out when you get there. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets grabbed by something and pulled right through the ground! Forced vclip to an out-of-bounds area of the map. Dropped somewhere with thick, grey grass* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: *Aza plops down nearby, unfazed* Sheepy: Misyr: Where... is this? Arsé-kun: Aza: Located in my Court. C: No one can be harmed from here. Sheepy: Misyr: Good idea! Arsé-kun: Aza: You can go first. Sheepy: *Misyr summons his piano and begins playing a complicated song!* Arsé-kun: *Aza waits. He likes the song, too* Sheepy: *Something suddenly strikes Aza from behind!* Arsé-kun: *Aza turns his head around to look* Sheepy: *It's a skeleton!* Arsé-kun: *Aza turns and pushes it away.* Sheepy: *Aza gets blasted in the back by Misyr!* Arsé-kun: Aza: ?! Arsé-kun: *Aza whips around and shoots an eldritch blast at Misyr!* Sheepy: *Misyr is knocked back!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ugh...! Arsé-kun: Aza: Try again. Sheepy: Misyr: *He shakes himself off* Interesting! I've never experienced anything like that before! Arsé-kun: Aza: *preparing a second use* Would you like to again? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! If you can hit me! Arsé-kun: *Aza tosses a second blast* Sheepy: *Misyr bouncrs into the air, avoiding the blast! He gets a little too excited and ends up accidentally shedding his disguise.* Arsé-kun: Aza: You're more than I expected you to be. Interesting! *he sprouts a few tentacles and rears back onto them* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Thank you! Sheepy: *Misyr lands on his feet. His tail is swishing excitedly.* Sheepy: *He has forgotten about the fact that his true form causes everything around him to turn to ash. The ash is spreading around him.* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes Aza!* Arsé-kun: *The smoke clears. Aza examines two tentacles that have burnt holes through them before throwing a large one at Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr hops out of the way, landing on all fours.* Arsé-kun: *Aza sweeps it towards him!* Sheepy: *Misyr gets launched!* Sheepy: *He lands poorly and rolls on the ground before slowly standing up and shaking himself off* Arsé-kun: *Aza watches him* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes him!* Arsé-kun: *Aza gets nuked* Sheepy: *Misyr lunges at him!* Arsé-kun: *Aza gets jumped upon! congrats on getting he* Sheepy: *Misyr claws at Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Misyr's easily able to cut Aza's head off!* Sheepy: *Misyr picks himself up and backs off just in case* Sheepy: Misyr: ...Huh. Arsé-kun: *Aza's body sits up. Huh.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... *gee bud i wonder why you're having issues speaking* Sheepy: Misyr: I think you need to reattach your head to speak. Arsé-kun: *Aza finds it eventually and puts it back on* Arsé-kun: Aza: You fulfilled the condition. You were able to kill this vessel. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? I did it? Arsé-kun: Aza: Last I was informed, being beheaded kills people. Sheepy: Misyr: It does, yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Well done. We could stop here. Or. Sheepy: Misyr: Or...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Or we can continue. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't think Wilbur will accept the excuse that I was fighting you so I didn't go to work. Arsé-kun: Aza: Why not? It's me. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you know him? Arsé-kun: Aza: He is one of my grandchildren, like Griflet. Great grandchildren. Same thing. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh, I see... Sheepy: Misyr: If it's short, then yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... If he is anything like his father, he will want you on time. Sheepy: Misyr: He is very serious about that, I think. Even so, I had fun! We should do it again! Arsé-kun: Aza: I would like to. Sheepy: Misyr: Me too. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: How do I go home? Arsé-kun: Aza: Like so. Behold. Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets sent back to where he was. yahoo* Sheepy: *Misyr is, shockingly, not turning the area to ash. He's also exhausted.* Arsé-kun: *Is he gonna go to work like this?* Sheepy: Misyr:.........I'll go to work after I rest for a bit. Arsé-kun: *how the heck he getting in? he big* Sheepy: *He attempts entering through the window.* Arsé-kun: *he JUST barely manages it* Sheepy: Misyr: I'll just lie here for a bit... Arsé-kun: *misyr gets to take a nap, unbothered, indoors. for once* Sheepy: *For once, he forgets about being an entity of mass destruction and gets to be comfy.* Sheepy: Il: *He's watching Misyr sleep. He hesitantly calls Raph* Arsé-kun: Raph: Afternoon, Il! Are you feeling better? Sheepy: Il: I awoke to a mostly naked fallen angel sleeping on our sofa. Sheepy: Il: He has six wings so he must be important. Sheepy: Il: He looks to have sustained serious damage to his body. Do I pass judgement onto him? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... No. Let me see when I get back. Sheepy: Il: I will wait patiently. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you for asking before destroying my living room. I really appreciate it! Sheepy: Il:....? .... Arsé-kun: Raph: Normally you just blast before asking. I appreciate you asking first. Sheepy: Il:...You're welcome. Sheepy: Il: Peter will hate him. Arsé-kun: Raph: That is not difficult. Sheepy: Il: Good luck. See you soon. Arsé-kun: *Raph does return eventually.* Sheepy: *Raph is greeted by Misyr in true form, asleep on his sofa* Arsé-kun: Raph: *wow! hot a what-* Arsé-kun: Raph: I, uh, I see why you were alarmed, Il. Sheepy: Il: What do we do? Arsé-kun: Raph: Unfortunately for him, I have to tell you this. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's Misyr. Arsé-kun: Raph: Now if you excuse me, I need to dig out a tape measure. Sheepy: Il: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: *rummaging through a drawer* Ask Noah when he's back. Sheepy: Il: .....I will. Arsé-kun: *Raph excitedly starts taking Misyr's measurements. he's so big. yippee. yahoo.* Sheepy: *Il watches curiously. He doesn't understand what's going on.* Arsé-kun: *Il has seen Raph take his measurements before. He can understand that part* Sheepy: Il: He reads as an angel, yet he claims to be a demon... Arsé-kun: Raph: He's probably got a bit of both. Sheepy: Il: Isn't he injured? Arsé-kun: Raph: Is he? Sheepy: Il: His muscle and bone are exposed. Arsé-kun: Raph: He looked like that last time, too. I'll heal the health he's missing, but I think that's permanent. Sheepy: Il: I see... Arsé-kun: *Misyr is healed.* Sheepy: *Misyr stirs* Arsé-kun: Raph: Afternoon. ^^ Sheepy: Misyr:...Afternoon. *He yawns before stretching* Mmm? You came out to visit me, Raph? That's dangerous, you know? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're in our house, doofus. Considering it's still here, I guess you had fun? Sheepy: Misyr:...Huh? Sheepy: *Misyr looks around, confused, before looking at his hands.* Sheepy: Misyr: ...Why isn't everything gone? Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got no idea and I don't care! Sheepy: Misyr: I do. This isn't right... Sheepy: Misyr: ...Maybe... I burnt myself out? Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe? We could always test that tomorrow somehow. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, have I told you recently that you're still attractive? Sheepy: Misyr: E-eehh?? Arsé-kun: Raph: Also, invest in pants that aren't.... Somehow under your own skeletal structure? Sheepy: Misyr: How...? How could I be attractive when I have muscle and bone exposed? Arsé-kun: Raph: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Raph: That's a great question. I haven't gotten an answer back from the rest of my brain. Sheepy: Misyr: You into anatomy dummies? Arsé-kun: *Raph snorts* Sheepy: Misyr: Also, I can't explain the pants thing. I have no explanation for how the World's End knew to give me something to cover up. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't show nearly enough to be an anatomical model! Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Who knew. Arsé-kun: Raph: Me?? I'm a doctor! I know what those look like!! Sheepy: Misyr: They actually use those? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeap. Sheepy: Misyr:....Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Studying, mostly. Sheepy: Misyr:...Can I ask a potentially rude question? Arsé-kun: Raph: Go for it. Sheepy: Misyr:...Do practicing doctors... really need to review human anatomy so frequently that they need a dummy on hand? Arsé-kun: Raph: It never hurts to make sure your knowledge is up to date. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr:....Are you implying that the human body universally receives updates that shift around all of humanity's internals? Arsé-kun: Raph: That.... Arsé-kun: Raph: I hate that, actually. Arsé-kun: Raph: But no. Sheepy: Misyr: Then I don't get that. Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean that in a "make sure this moron doesn't forget where the appendix is" way. Sheepy: Misyr:......... Sheepy: Misyr: That's what I was afraid of... Arsé-kun: Raph: What's that supposed to mean?? Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: Let's say I have a surgery. Sheepy: Misyr: If a surgeon forgets where my appendix is and removes the wrong thing.. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be very hard to mess up if they're looking at it!! Sheepy: Misyr: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, do angels have appendices? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do. Sheepy: Misyr: What about demons? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yup. Sheepy: Misyr: Do I have one? Arsé-kun: Raph: How should I know? Sheepy: Misyr: Because you're a doctor. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't just see inside of you. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, actually.... Permission to do exactly that? Sheepy: Misyr: How? With an xray? Sheepy: Misyr: That'd only show you some things. Sheepy: Misyr: Like bones. And teeth. Sheepy: Misyr: How will you find my appendix - or lack thereof- with that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Something different. I can't confirm it'd work since we never tried before... Sheepy: Misyr: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: You know what a telescope is, right? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: That, but really small. Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd need a little bit of prep-work, and I'm not doing it in the living room. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh... Sheepy: Misyr: Neat. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: In my body? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, that's where the periscope goes. Look on the bright side! It's not an endoscopy! Sheepy: Misyr: What's an endoscopy? Arsé-kun: Raph: >:) Arsé-kun: *Raph proceeds to on-and-off explain what an endoscopy is and why one would even want one while he's retrieving Fancy Medical Tools from various places of the house. He probably should not OWN those and yet, here we are* Sheepy: Misyr:.............. Arsé-kun: Raph: --But luckily I'm not dragged into surgical procedures usually, so I won't have to confront you with that! Sheepy: Misyr:....A camera... up my butt... Arsé-kun: Raph: Most people aren't very fond of the idea, myself included! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not fond of it, either. I may be photogenic from some angles, but that one? Not so much. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, no one is from that angle. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Sheepy: Misyr:.....Hey, so, you're a doctor, yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course. Why? Sheepy: Misyr: Will my body ever recover? Arsé-kun: Raph: I have no idea. I'd honestly be inclined to tell you to stop changing your form to see if it can, but... Sheepy: Misyr: I'd be isolated then. Arsé-kun: Raph: Unless you manage to repeat whatever you did to break it. Sheepy: Misyr:.......I don't think I should. I did something really stupid, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: How stupid? Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: You'll lose respect for me if I tell you. Sheepy: Misyr:........... Sheepy: Misyr: I fought Azathoth in his realm. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... Sheepy: Misyr: I won. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you didn't take all that much damage either! I would've liked to have seen you being cool.. Sheepy: Misyr: But the win condition was simple. Just destroy his human body. Sheepy: Misyr: I enjoyed it. I can't let myself enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not? There's no crime in letting loose once in a while. Sheepy: Misyr: Because if I get used to letting loose... Sheepy: Misyr: I am a monster. An entity of destruction. Driven by envy and hatred, I will destroy this world. Arsé-kun: Raph: Weird. The world's still here. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I don't let loose. Sheepy: Misyr: I keep it bottled in. Arsé-kun: Raph: That can't be good for you... Sheepy: Misyr: I can't break that habit and be consumed by my thirst for blood. ...However. Sheepy: Misyr: Being able to sleep in a warm room on a couch... is a luxury. Sheepy: Misyr: Is this what letting loose gets me...? Arsé-kun: Raph: No one said you had to use your world-ending powers to end the world! ^^ It's your powers, do what you want! Sheepy: Misyr:.....Huh? Sheepy: Misyr: What else can they be used for? Sheepy: Misyr: If I use them to help people, I'm still using them to hurt people. Arsé-kun: Raph: Only if you're using them on people. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it okay to use them on non-people? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not how I meant it. I meant like the enviroment. Arsé-kun: *raph approaches with the intent of sticking a peroscope into a misyr flesh hole. i hate that wording but i am not changing it* Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm.... well, let's say I use it to destroy a big rock. Sheepy: Misyr: Animals use that rock, even if people don't. Sheepy: Misyr: And anyway, I can't approach others to ask what assistance they need. Not in this form. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm hideous and scary and look like a monster. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're allowed to have help. Also, the only off-putting part of you is the open wounds. Sheepy: Misyr: Not on a Beddy way where he's actually dropdead gorgeous when cleaned up. I've got muscle and bone exposed. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't even get near others in this form, appearance aside. Arsé-kun: Raph: Could we empty your magic reserves without dusting anything? Another thing to try. Sheepy: Misyr: No clue, but.... Sheepy: Misyr: A wizard who can't use magic is no wizard at all. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was using "magic" lightly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, tell me if anything hurts. Sheepy: Misyr: Anything? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean anything I'm about to do, but sure. Are you hurting now? Sheepy: Misyr: Always am. Arsé-kun: Raph: Less than ideal. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll be able to tell the difference, though. Sheepy: Misyr: Go ahead. I'll let you know. Arsé-kun: *Raph carefully starts being Invasive. i didnt mention like 90% of the prep process but be assured he is handling this Professionally* Sheepy: *Misyr watches him, making sure to stay still.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Great news. You have organs. Arsé-kun: Raph: You do! Sheepy: Misyr: Which ones? Arsé-kun: Raph: That'll take a bit more looking but I'm looking at intestines. Sheepy: Misyr:....Why would I need those... Arsé-kun: Raph: 'Cause you're still a living being? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, but........ Sheepy: Misyr: I don't... you know... Sheepy: Misyr:....You know. Arsé-kun: Raph: Intestines absorb nutrients, too. They're absolutely doing something. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: A-ha! Appendix spotted! Sheepy: Misyr: Wonder what it does. Arsé-kun: *Raph gladly explains the purpose of the appendix while snooping around for other organs. Which are there* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, you know those metal things on my wings? I absorbed those from angels. I wonder if they're just like scales or if they serve a purpose. Sheepy: Misyr: I noticed Il had them, too, but his don't have chains. Sheepy: Misyr: I've never tried removing them. Arsé-kun: Raph: I doubt they come off. I'll mess with that when I'm done internally. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... This pauldron didn't. Sheepy: Misyr: So it must all be made of flesh and bone. Arsé-kun: Raph: But clearly you have bone on the outside... Sheepy: Misyr: I do. Arsé-kun: Raph: The best mess I've ever seen. Sheepy: Misyr: You can credit that to my people, then. Sheepy: Misyr: After all, they gave me their parts. Arsé-kun: *Raph very jerkily stops and looks up at Misyr with 100 questions in his eyes and none in his mouth* Arsé-kun: Raph: ? ??? ??? Sheepy: Misyr: ....Huh? Arsé-kun: Raph: What's that supposed to mean?? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh... You didn't know? Arsé-kun: Raph: No?? Sheepy: Misyr: You saw me, didn't you? The way I used to look? Arsé-kun: Raph: I knew you absorbed things based on your bloodwork but... You said the world mutated you. Sheepy: Misyr: Obviously I couldn't be this tall having come from that. I'd have to get it from somewhere. Sheepy: Misyr: You could stretch and stretch a body, but eventually it'd tear. Arsé-kun: Raph: Explains a lot... Sheepy: Misyr: Mutations wouldn't give the energy and nutrients needed to grow, would they? Arsé-kun: Raph: Generally speaking, no. Sheepy: Misyr: So I absorbed little bits and pieces from the fallen. Sheepy: Misyr: The world chajged my form, yes. It twisted me and evolved me into something capable of surviving it. Sheepy: Misyr: ...But I don't understand why. Arsé-kun: Raph: I wonder if Noah has to do with that! Sheepy: Misyr: Why I was the only one capable of adapting... Sheepy: Misyr: Noah lost his body to it, didn't he? Sheepy: Misyr: But I didn't merge with the world. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would you merge when he already did? Sheepy: Misyr: Why didn't I die is the real question. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't ask me. I wouldn't know. Arsé-kun: *raph withdraws the periscope. he had his fun* Sheepy: Misyr: Even as I begged and begged, death never came. Yet, for the fallen, my people, they begged for life. But the world would not allow them to have it. Sheepy: Misyr: It doesn't make any sense... Arsé-kun: Raph: No, it doesn't. Sheepy: Misyr:....I wonder if it is made of metal. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Magnets, my only weakness... Arsé-kun: Raph: We can test that after I've cleaned this equipment off. Sheepy: Misyr: Wait, really? Arsé-kun: Raph: How hard can testing a magnet be? Sheepy: Misyr: True... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you'd know what this thingy is better than I do. It came from some angels. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's true, but there's no guarantees that it's made of the same stuff. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Arsé-kun: Raph: I definitely want to see your wings next regardless. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay. That's fine. Arsé-kun: *raph exits scene to clean his equipment and put it away* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, you know the security guard? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes? Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth is his great grandfather. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Okay? Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he's scared of me. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not scary, am I? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not to me you aren't. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe you're just brave. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll take that as a compliment. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. But maybe you should fear me. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm real scary. Arsé-kun: Raph: Scary cute, too. Sheepy: Misyr: Cute...? *He looks away in an attempt to hide his face* Sheepy: Misyr: Me, cute... Sheepy: Misyr: Personally, I'd rather be the real me... Sheepy: Misyr: I wonder how I can cause that to happen again. Arsé-kun: Raph: All the yous I've seen are cute. It doesn't matter in the end. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, that's me! The cutest demon king! Sheepy: Il: The power of love can solve anything. That's why kissing the frog turns it into a prince. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen! Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe you should try the power of love more and the power of judgement less, bud. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen two, electric bugaloo! Sheepy: Il: I do not understand love well enough to use it... Arsé-kun: Raph: You're improving, though. That's what counts. *he's back* Sheepy: Il: I am working very hard. Sheepy: Misyr: If I could understand why and how I became my true self again, I could become my true self for a while, at least. Arsé-kun: Raph: As long as it doesn't require you nearly dying, I'd love to try and find the trigger for that. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I wonder what's taking Peter and Noah so long. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm worried. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll text them quickly. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Are you two coming back any time soon? Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] Have you heard of "Casino"? I met a friend today. "Marlin". Marlin. Marlin. Marlin. Why is it replacing my letfefs? Marlin. Marlin. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Merlin. The phone must be autocorrecting you. Good on you for making a friend!! Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] I do not need correcting. I work hard to type well. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Where is Noah? Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] Noah is with me. There is another one here. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Okay! Just tell me when you two are coming back! Have fun! ♥ Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] He responds to "fellow human". Maybe it is similar to his name? Is this a common human name? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] You can just ask for someone's name, Peter. Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] I will make sure to alert you of our return. The time has passed for name giving. I must now glean it from the conversation to hide that I do not know it. I will do my best to have fun. Arsé-kun: Raph: Peter's making friends with students. Noah's with him. Sheepy: Misyr: Great! I hope Noah can make friends, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: I told them to just shoot a message when they're coming home. Sheepy: Misyr: Great, great! I'm glad they're out with others. I was worried. Sheepy: Misyr: Noah's world is very small despite him finally being allowed to expand it. Arsé-kun: Raph: So was I. Look on the bright side, though. We're home alone. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah! Sheepy: Il: *He's ignoring the fact that he's being forgotten in favor of his Switch* Arsé-kun: *that may as well mean he's not here* Sheepy: Misyr: It's been a while since that last happened. Arsé-kun: Raph: You know what that means, right? Sheepy: Misyr: We can do whatever we want? Arsé-kun: Raph: :) Sheepy: Misyr: ....? Arsé-kun: *Raph plops down next to Misyr and starts preening Misyr's feathery wing with his hands. we fixing this* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, you noticed those? Arsé-kun: Raph: I sure did! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know how to use them... Arsé-kun: Raph: They're a bit low for solo use. You'd need both sets to make use of them, but your uppers are... Not great. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... That explains it. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I needed to absorb more winged entities. Arsé-kun: Raph: Let's maybe not absorb things. Sheepy: Misyr: How else will my body heal...? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Let's maybe not absorb living things. Sheepy: Misyr: I suppose it would be selfish. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it selfish to want to heal? Sheepy: Misyr: It's selfish to steal the lives of others to benefit your own. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do they need to be alive? Sheepy: Misyr: They aren't before I absorb them, generally. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is thinking* Sheepy: Misyr: But... they start off alive before they melt. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I really do want to test this somehow, but that feels too cruel and unusual. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course... Sheepy: Misyr: Doing it on rotting bodies... wouldn't that just give me rotting skin? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, maybe. Hmm. Arsé-kun: Raph: Lets go smaller then. If I handed you feathers, would you grow more? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe. We could test it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Lets! Arsé-kun: *Raph goes looking for stray feathers. this does not take long.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hmm... generally I just melt it without wanting to. Arsé-kun: *Raph hands the feathers to Misyr and goes back to preening* Sheepy: *Misyr stares at them* Arsé-kun: *they're feathers in varying shades of purple and lavender* Sheepy: Misyr: They're pretty. Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for this. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I'll grow pretty feathers in the place of the ones I don't have. Arsé-kun: Raph: You think these aren't pretty? Sheepy: Misyr: The ones missing ones aren't. Arsé-kun: Raph: I meant your feathers. Your uppers need more than just feathers. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I can't see them very well. Arsé-kun: Raph: They're pretty bad. No substance, just some skeleton. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, and glittery things. Sheepy: Misyr: I saw myself in one of those things once. It scared me big time because I didn't realize I was seeing myself.. Sheepy: Misyr: That was the first time I saw the new me, I remember. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd understandably be offputting. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile!* Sheepy: Peter: Ahhh, so this is a casino! Arsé-kun: Noah: !... !... Bright! Sheepy: Peter: Is it? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Sheepy: Peter: Mmmm.... I don't know... Sheepy: Maxi: Oh, welcome! This is your first time visiting, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Merlin brought us along. Sheepy: Peter: How do you do, fellow human! Arsé-kun: Noah: uhm. Sheepy: Maxi: Fellow... ...Ah, well, thank you... Sheepy: Maxi: Just to confirm, you're over 21, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Noah: We're both over 21 years old! Sheepy: Maxi: Good, good! Normally, I'd expect an ID... but something tells me, uh... Sheepy: Maxi:...You two wouldn't have IDs. Arsé-kun: Noah: Uhm. I have a school ID if that is of use? Sheepy: Peter: ID? Like a card? Arsé-kun: Noah: Like the one I got at school. Arsé-kun: *Noah fishes out his school ID. It says he's 25 (lie) but who needs to know?* Sheepy: Maxi: I see, I see. Sheepy: Peter: I have an ID. My nephew helped me get one, chii. He would know how to get one. He has many for different occasions. *He fishes out an ID and shows it to Maxi. Peter Flage, 21+ as of a few years ago. All good here.* Sheepy: Maxi:....... Sheepy: Maxi:.....The family's really run out of smart guys to hire, huh... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampaaa!~~~~~~ Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Merlin! Sheepy: Peter: *He puts his ID away* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I brought my friends and my boyfriend and his brother! Sheepy: Maxi: I'll have to check their IDs first. Arsé-kun: *Kay is here! Kay has his ID out. Kay is prepared* Sheepy: Maxi: Looks good! Sheepy: *Bedi shows his own ID and also receives Maxi's seal of approval.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... *has spotted the bar* Sheepy: Maxi: All of you seem fine... except for you, Peter. I won't stop you if you're here to have fun, but at least tell me what your nephew's name is so I have some idea of what family you belong to. This is clearly a fake name... Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiii?? It's not fake. I came up with it myself. Arsé-kun: Kay: you fucking moron. Sheepy: Peter: My nephew... Hermes, but you might know him as Mercury... Sheepy: Maxi:.......... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... We're gonna have a talk about what is and isn't acceptable information, Thunderdome. Sheepy: Maxi: Thunder... ... Mercury... Peter.... Ju-peter... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offering unhelpfully* I met Thanatos once! He's nice. Sheepy: Maxi:...Please keep your destructive tendencies in check while you're here, Zeus. Sheepy: Peter: Ch-Chiiiii?! Arsé-kun: Noah: UHM. Sheepy: Peter: Do not utter that name...! Arsé-kun: Kay: *gratuitous hand to forehead* This is stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm lost... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hi lost, I'm wanting to go get drunk. Sheepy: Peter: Hearing his name alone may be enough to summon him... Sheepy: Bedi: Well, the Disney one doesn't seem so bad. Sheepy: *Peter hides under a chair* Sheepy: Maxi: All of you are fine. Have fun! Arsé-kun: Kay: thanks. Bedi, I'm getting drunk. Arsé-kun: Kay: I have a bad feeling and I don't wanna experience it. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Maxi: Don't worry, if anyone causes problems in my casino, I'll kick them out. Sheepy: Maxi: Relax and have fun! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Will do! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Noah is gone. Noah has gone exploring* Sheepy: Maxi: Ahh... right. You two are college students as well, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. Sheepy: Maxi: It must be hard, right? *He pulls out some money and hands it to Kay and Bedi* Here, this should help. Sheepy: Bedi: *He hands it back* Thank you, but I don't need it. Arsé-kun: *Kay is indecisive and watches Bedi. He does need money......* Sheepy: Maxi:...?? Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... well... Sheepy: Bedi: I'm not having a hard time, so it's not intended for me. Sheepy: Maxi: I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: You hand money to every twit you find? Or are you a special kind of Merlin-tier idiot? Sheepy: Maxi:...Huh? Sheepy: Maxi: .......Isn't it normal? People are more likely to view you kindly and want to stick around if you're generous with them. The second you stop, they leave you. Sheepy: Maxi: So it's important to consistently prove you hold value to the other person. Arsé-kun: Kay: Exhibit A on how to be taken advantage of: You. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Sheepy: Bedi: That's not true friendship. Arsé-kun: Kay: People take your money and run, huh? Idiot. Typical Merlin intelligence. Sheepy: Maxi: Well, yes, but I shouldn't expect them to stick around after I hold no value to them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Idiot supreme. Sheepy: Maxi: How is that dumb...? Sheepy: Maxi: It's always worked out like that, so it's not stupidity to think it works that way. Sheepy: Maxi:...Is it? Arsé-kun: Kay: It doesn't work that way. Sheepy: Maxi: Really...? Sheepy: Bedi: Friends will stick by you because they like you for you. Not your wallet. Sheepy: Maxi: .........*He's mulling this over* Arsé-kun: Kay: Like hell. I'd take this money and run, and you'd never hear from me unless you were offering more. I'll admit it. Sheepy: Maxi: Why? Arsé-kun: Kay: Because groceries are expensive and I have like seven roommates. Sheepy: Maxi: If that's not how friends are, what drives it? Arsé-kun: Noah: *raising his hand. he knows this one* Human greed! Sheepy: Maxi: Greed... Sheepy: Maxi:......... Arsé-kun: *noah found a tie somewhere and has it on like a sweatband. classy* Sheepy: Maxi: Well, 13 will hang out with me, but that's because my luck neutralizes his lack of luck... Sheepy: Maxi: I provide no value to my other family members, so they spend no time with me... Sheepy: Maxi: Other than Meril, who doesn't seem to having a reason for it. Sheepy: Maxi: So I suppose that Meril is my only friend...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Then make 'em. The other wizards show up without asking. May as well join 'em in being a nuisance. Sheepy: Maxi: Well, I'd rather not try to force them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be them. Sheepy: Bedi: If you never interact with them, they won't interact with you. Sheepy: Maxi: They're all busy, too. Sheepy: Maxi: Especially Primo. Myrrdin, too. Sheepy: Maxi: Magnus doesn't seem to be busy, but we've never really interacted much... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bet that cat's available. Goddamn furball. Sheepy: Maxi: Ah, Mewlin. Arsé-kun: *A wild Mewlin appears in a furry flash!* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You called, mew? Sheepy: Maxi: Huh? Oh, no, your name came up, that's all. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Sad! I'm here now. *he rubs against Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: Meril made it here safe and sound, thankfully. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Great! I only saw one car with damage outside today! Sheepy: Maxi: That was Meril's doing. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Who else? Arsé-kun: Noah: *cat...............* Sheepy: Maxi: The police didn't seem disturbed by it. Apparently, this is a frequent occurrence. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: They're on first-name basis. You just say "Meril was in the road" and they nod and help tow your car. Sheepy: Maxi: That's...sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi, good luck marrying into this. Rest in shit. Sheepy: Bedi: I will... do my best. Sheepy: Bedi: Please work hard not to go insane from Griflet's family... Arsé-kun: Kay: Way too late for that. I've already gone through the 5 stages of grief and landed on acceptance. Sheepy: Maxi: It's easy to get used to us. Some of us are more normal than others. Just start with them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Honestly, you're the most basic bitch I've seen yet. You're just a guy. Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... I'd think Myrrdin is closer. Sheepy: Maxi: He's just a man who loves talking about his wife... Sheepy: Maxi:...His wife who tried to kill Primo, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... He sounds like a loser. You're just an idiot. Sheepy: Maxi: I don't consider myself stupid. I'm a college graduate... Arsé-kun: Kay: Your first mistake was taking me at face value. Your second is not having friends. Get on that. I'm getting drunk. Sheepy: Maxi: Most people don't lie, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not lying. Do I sound like Merlin's... Wait, fuck. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do I sound like purple bastard deluxe pissbitch? Sheepy: Maxi: Honesty is key. Lying is harmful for both others and yourself. That's what my grandfather always said. Arsé-kun: *Kay is mentally counting wizards* Sheepy: Maxi: Misyr. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what I said. Sheepy: Maxi: Myrrdin says that it's his chuunibyou phase. Sheepy: Maxi:....Anyway, he was very honest before his disappearance, I thought... Arsé-kun: Kay: Tragic. Local area man goes through the wringer. Sheepy: Maxi: If you intend to get a drink, the bartender is my grandson, Meril. Sheepy: Maxi: Sometimes he's a deer. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks towards the bar* Sheepy: *Meril is dressed in a nice suit emblazoned with a deer on the back. He's chatting with customers. He looks perfectly normal.* Arsé-kun: *merlin is there, scribbling on his lil notepad. local man will have to paint a fucking car. pain* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Outlining a car before I forget. I'm gonna have to paint this later. Sheepy: Bedi: Ohhh. Sheepy: Bedi: There's one car who becomes a man. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... What? Sheepy: Bedi: Bumblepig. Half man, half car... they call him... Transformcar! Arsé-kun: Kay: now I'm definitely getting drunk. Sheepy: Bedi: ....Sorry. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies. It just popped into my mind. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Transformers?? Sheepy: Bedi:....They do transform. Sheepy: Bedi: Into men. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess?? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... Sheepy: *Peter is still hiding under a chair.* Arsé-kun: *Noah has ceased to exist in the public eye. he's up to something or other* Sheepy: *Noah in a public place what will he do* Arsé-kun: *get lost* Sheepy: Meril: Oh, you're new here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. This thing brought me along. *he nudges merlin* Sheepy: Meril:.....? Sheepy: Meril: Oh, you're 14. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure am! Hi Grampa! Sheepy: Meril: Sorry to say, I don't give family discounts. Sheepy: Meril: Have you discovered your curse yet? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thankfully not yet! Sheepy: Meril: You will. Some of us brought it upon ourselves so we would not have to face worse alternatives. Sheepy: Meril: You might want to find a tolerable curse so you don't have to deal with one like Morne's. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Morne got brought back. Sheepy: Meril:......So now he can be cursed anew? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do we get cursed more than once?? Sheepy: Meril: I don't know. Sheepy: Meril: We are all cursed due to the Cursebearer. Sheepy: Meril: He is unforgiving. He doesn't feel bad for what he has given us. But the curses keep us in check. Sheepy: Meril: Did you want a drink? Sheepy: Meril: The curses prevent us from growing too comfortable and domineering over those who cannot fight back. While none of us are malicious towards humans, we cannot say that this isn't partly due to the curses... Sheepy: Meril: ...Are you aware that our curses were born from the ill will of humans? With enough willpower, humans can plant upon us curses that, despite our combined knowledge of magic, we cannot remove. Sheepy: Meril: As well, most of our curses are isolating. Most of us have limited contact with humans. This, too, keeps us in check. Sheepy: Meril: It's important that you find your own curse before it finds you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Got it. Thanks for the advice, Grampa. Sheepy: Meril: It's no problem at all. Sheepy: Meril: Make sure to choose wisely. Sheepy: Meril:...By the way, have you two decided on drinks? Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe. Which of those fruity-looking ones will get me dead faster? Sheepy: Meril: Ahh... this one. *Hs points to one on the list* Arsé-kun: Kay: That one, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then I'd like the other! Sheepy: Meril: *he starts preparing the drinks* Arsé-kun: *Kay waits* Sheepy: *Meril finishes mixing Kay's drink first and places it in front of him before moving on to Merlin's. It looks good!* Arsé-kun: *Kay thanks Meril before trying it. it good* Sheepy: Meril: I'm glad that it's to your taste. Sheepy: *After a bit of time, Meril finishes making Merlin's drink as well and puts it in front of him. It, too, looks tasty!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks, Grampa! Sheepy: Meril: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bediiii, do you want anything? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't drink alcohol... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who said it had to be? Sheepy: Bedi: Most drinks in bars are alcoholic. Arsé-kun: Kay: They can have non-alcohol. Designated drivers n' all. Sheepy: Bedi: ............... Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes? Sheepy: Bedi: Our designated driver is drinking. Arsé-kun: Kay: Typical Merlin Intelligence. *he takes another drink* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not driving a car!! Sheepy: Meril: It's a good way to go places you've never been before. Sheepy: Meril: It's incredibly reckless. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're taking an uber, and I'm beating Merlin with the first branch I find. Sheepy: Meril: You should act more responsibly, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't think about it ^^;;;; Sheepy: Meril: Consider it in the future, then. If people entrust their safety to you, you need to think about how your actions will affect them as well. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's being considered! Arsé-kun: *A few bulbs flicker. It is raining a lot outside, too* Sheepy: *Meril looks under the bar. Peter, now Chii, snuck under there at some point. He's trembling in fear.* Arsé-kun: Kay: It's just rain, fluffy. Sheepy: Chii: Chiiiii...! *He absolutely, totally, disagrees on that!* Sheepy: Bedi: Why would Zeus come here? He has women to chase and thunderbolts to toss. Sheepy: Chii: Chiiiiii?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Quit using the name, Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi: I've only used it once. Sheepy: Meril: It'll be a problem if he makes an appearance. Sheepy: Meril: If he starts something with the customers, there's not much we can do. Arsé-kun: *you know when it's tense and the hair on ur arms and neck stands up? yeah. it's electric.* Sheepy: Chii: Ch-chiiiii!! *He puts his hooves over his head* Sheepy: Bedi:....What's this feeling...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably bad. Sheepy: Meril: We'll make sure nothing happens to our precious guests. Don't worry. Sheepy: Bedi: Didn't you just say you couldn't do anything about this situation...? heepy: *Maxi is texting in the background. Based on the serious expression on his face, it's not for fun.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's phone goes off so he checks* Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] Zeus is arriving at the casino, yet he is already in the casino. What do I do? Evacuate everyone? Reply quickly, please. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] He is not known to randomly destroy buildings for no reason. He is lawful and will not do things without reason. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Addition: He'd be showing up to pummel the small one. Lots of us in crossfire. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Toss the little one outside. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It is the only way to guarantee that no uninvolved parties are dragged into their spat. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Small one is one of my friends!! :V Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Irrelevant. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] The little one is being pursued by Zeus. Your attempts to protect them will not pan out. Either they can handle it themselves or they are destined to be slain by Zeus. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] @Primo @Misyr One of you two deal with it! I'm busy. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] By the way, do not sacrifice people. Those who feel betrayed deliver the worst of curses. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Obviously!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Rushing to teleport the humans out could result in injury or death. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I'm watching the location as we speak. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] And? Any advice? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Worst case scenario, we throw @Misyr at him. Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] I thought you said no sacrifices. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] That would result in No Casino. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] @Maxi Do you have insurance? Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] Anyway. What do I do? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Alternative suggestion. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Treat him like a VIP while the little one slips out the back. Arsé-kun: *Kay decides he's just gonna. Go over there. Away from the plot* Sheepy: *Bedi follows him* Arsé-kun: *Merlin opts to stay put. He's staying with Grampa* Sheepy: *Chii stays under the bar. Nobody will find him there! Absolutely not!* Sheepy: *Meril keeps an eye on the door* Sheepy: Meril: We will keep our precious guests safe. Don't worry. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] The situation will be handled. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] How? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It will be handled. Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] How? Are you gonna fuck that old man? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] I have no part in the handling. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Wow Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I sent that early. Mint being cryptic is a shock. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] An omen of some sort. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Frightening. Arsé-kun: *It's raining harder. People have started leaving so they can get out before it rains even worse. sorry maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: This is going to be a mess... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only if we're not... Um. Well, you'll be fine! Sheepy: Maxi: Even if that guy got us into this mess to begin with, we can't sacrifice him... Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiiiii!! Might I remind you that you summoned him...! Why am I to blame?! Sheepy: Maxi: That's... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It can't be helped! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin gets off of Maxi and onto the counter* Sheepy: Meril: Your fur is messy. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I know!!! It's horrible!! I can't even lick my own fur! Sheepy: Meril: That's so unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's so sad. Can we get one likes? Sheepy: Peter: Likes what...? Sheepy: Meril: Now there is a man under the bar... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Make that two! Move over! *he jumps down to behind the counter* Sheepy: Peter: Chii?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I still don't like Mint not explaining how it's being handled. Sheepy: Meril: He's not the type to be cryptic. Sheepy: Peter: Chii...? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Either he's been asked not to say anything or he doesn't know. Sheepy: Peter: Handled...? Arsé-kun: Noah: Handle what...? *he is still alive* Sheepy: Meril: Ahhh... Sheepy: Meril: A storm god. Arsé-kun: Noah: ... *he glances towards a window nervously* .... What kind of storm? Sheepy: Meril: One produced by a... ... that does not help. Sheepy: Meril: A thunderstorm. Sheepy: Meril: The power may go out. He may be here any moment. Sheepy: Meril: Are you prepared? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um? No? Do we need a boat?? Sheepy: Meril: He is supposedly after this little sheep-man's life. Sheepy: Meril: Boat...why a boat? Arsé-kun: Noah: Storms lead to floods! Sheepy: Peter: It's not a sheep, chiii. Chii is a divine beast. Arsé-kun: *Zeus is patiently standing there, menacingly. His patience can last exactly 5 minutes. It has been 4.* Sheepy: Maxi: ...Did you want to come inside? Arsé-kun: Zeus: I would prefer not to. Send out Jupiter. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm sorry, but I can't do that. Sheepy: Maxi: I could never place my hands on a customer. Arsé-kun: Zeus: Then I am coming in there. Sheepy: Maxi: If you come in here, you will have to abide by the rules of the casino. Sheepy: Maxi: As a lawful god, I am sure you would not want to tarnish your reputation by portraying yourself as a rule breaker. Arsé-kun: Zeus: I am picking up my *eugh* brother. Is that against any rulings? Sheepy: Peter: Chiiiii! You don't intend to pick me up! You intend to pick me off!! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Same thing. Sheepy: Peter: I never did anything wrong, chii. I did everything you asked without verbal complaint... Sheepy: Peter: Everyone will lose trust in you if you kill a law-abiding citizen! Arsé-kun: *Zeus comes inside. Electrifying.* Arsé-kun: Zeus: Since when has that mattered? Sheepy: Peter: Trust is what keeps them loyal to you. If it were fear alone, you'd be dead, chii. Sheepy: *Despite his tough words, Peter's still shaking and hiding under the bar.* Arsé-kun: *Noah's gripping a barstool through his sleeves.* Sheepy: Peter: Not even you are immune to death. If you kill me, you will lose everything...! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Finally grew a spine, did you? To talk back to me? Sheepy: Peter: You'd throw away free labor for seemingly no reason. Sheepy: Peter: You'd pursue someone who did nothing wrong. Sheepy: Peter: That's neither wise nor just, chii. Maybe you lost something? Like your values? Arsé-kun: Zeus: *sigh* You sound like Hera. Think of something original for once. Sheepy: Peter: I know someone capable of wiping you out of existence, chii. He's not scary like you. He doesn't threaten people. Sheepy: Peter: You might bark loudly because you're the strongest around in your home, but here, one wrong step and you could find yourself in trouble! Arsé-kun: Zeus: I'm giving you two minutes, Jupiter, before I come over there. Sheepy: Peter: You intend to kill me! Arsé-kun: Zeus: For all of ten minutes before you spring back like a toothache. Sheepy: Peter: At least explain your reasons! Arsé-kun: Zeus: I don't like you. Sheepy: Peter: Do you intend to keep chasing me down and killing me repeatedly...? I don't understand... for what reason...? Arsé-kun: Zeus: Until it stops being fun. *<- absolutely unapologetic* Sheepy: Peter: Chii... So, you have no good reason... Sheepy: Peter: I could still be useful... Sheepy: Peter: You're being stupid! Everyone is losing respect for you. Arsé-kun: Very Far Background Kay: That implies any to begin with! Sheepy: Peter: They're losing trust in you. A king cannot be a king without trust from his people! Even if he is strong, they will overthrow him. Arsé-kun: *Zeus just looks bored. He really doesn't care.* Sheepy: Peter: Does none of that matter to you? Arsé-kun: Zeus: You can say what you want, but I haven't been overthrown nor will I. Sheepy: Peter: Like an attack on the nerves or the brain. Arsé-kun: Zeus: All it takes to end this is showing yourself. I know where you are. I can see you. Sheepy: Peter: You'll kill me the second I show myself. Sheepy: Peter: I don't trust you to do anything different. Arsé-kun: Zeus: I could do worse. *he starts moving closer* Make a decision. Sheepy: Peter: By the way, don't you personally know that actions like yours lead to one's downfall? Arsé-kun: Zeus: You said that already. Sheepy: Peter: You slew Cronus for trying to kill his children. You're trying to kill your brother. Arsé-kun: Zeus: He intended permanence. It's not the same. Sheepy: Peter: You are crueler. Arsé-kun: Zeus: To you, maybe. Sheepy: Peter: To me! What do I care if you're kind to others? This is your true nature. Arsé-kun: Zeus: Why would a storm care who gets struck down? Of course it is. Sheepy: Peter: Yet you care who gets struck down. Sheepy: Peter: Because you consistently pursue me! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Then quit being a lightningrod. Sheepy: Peter: Perhaps I'll be sweeping you up and putting you in a dustbin before long. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 11 Arsé-kun: *Noah takes the chance to throw his hands onto Zeus' arm! He's flung off quickly, but the ashes aren't.* Sheepy: Peter:....! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Cute trick. *he brushes some ashes off* Don't try again. Sheepy: *Peter - now Jupiter - rushes over to Noah to check on him. Zeus has successfully lured him out of his hiding spot.* Arsé-kun: *Zeus starts aiming a lance at Jupiter when he's stopped by cold steel against his neck and the rattle of chains. Death is here.* Sheepy: Jupiter: ...! *He grasps his own lance tighter. He seems to be considering stabbing Zeus during this window of opportunity but he's emotionally conflicted.* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I advise a withdrawal. I am not the worst of what is to come for you. Arsé-kun: Zeus: You're Peaceful Death. You wouldn't try if your life depended on it. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiiii.... Arsé-kun: Thanatos: It isn't my life. Sheepy: Jupiter: Dustbin Zeus, dustbin Zeus... Arsé-kun: *Thanatos pulls his sword back, leaving a nasty gash on Zeus' neck. Zeus seems mildly annoyed at most* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: There won't be enough of you left to fill a coffin if you do not withdraw. Last warning. Sheepy: Jupiter:.....*He looks away from Zeus and towards the windows. His danger sensors are going off. Something is more dangerous than Zeus.* Arsé-kun: *Zeus notices and follows Jupiter's gaze. How can something be worse than him?* Sheepy: *Misyr is in true form, visible from the window, standing outside. He's staring directly at Zeus. The land at his feet has turned to ash. The rain, too, turns to ash before if can hit him.* Sheepy: Maxi: Is that what he meant by handled...?! What is that?! I really, really don't want it in my casino! Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's Grampa :) Sheepy: Maxi:...Which one? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yours :) Sheepy: Maxi:....Huh? Sheepy: Maxi: But... he doesn't....what? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Good luck, Zeus. I'll be waiting with the broom and dustpan. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiiiii... Zeus, you should run away. It's okay to retreat. Sheepy: Jupiter: This is one you can't win. Arsé-kun: *Zeus is weighing his options. On one hand, he could zap that thing out of existence. On the other, lightning. The answer is always lightning.* Sheepy: *Misyr is struck by lightning! After seeming stunned for a moment, he begins approaching the casino quickly, eyes focused on Zeus.* Sheepy: *Misyr busts into the casino, surprisingly not turning the area to ash!* Arsé-kun: Zeus: I was about to take this out to you. Sheepy: Misyr: It seemed like you were going to cower in here, so I decided to make things easier for myself. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Out with both of you. None inside of this location are to die this day. I'll kill you both if I must. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh, fine, fine. Arsé-kun: *Zeus and Misyr Take It Outside* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ......... I truly hate dealing with that man. My apologies not being here sooner. Sheepy: Meril: Thank you for your help. Sheepy: *Jupiter is trying to keep up the strong facade, but now that Zeus is gone and the effects of adrenaline are fading, he's begun to tremble.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. *he sheathes his sword* Are you well, Jupiter? Sheepy: Jupiter: Once again, I considered running away and leaving everyone to deal with my problems... I've hid behind you again... now I'm hiding behind Noah and Misyr, too. Sheepy: Jupiter:....It's just so pathetic. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wrong! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You stood up to him anyway! Y'know what that is?? Sheepy: Jupiter:.....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's cool!!!! Sheepy: Jupiter: I only said those things to buy time for help to get here... Sheepy: Jupiter:...Sorry, Thanatos. Thank you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You're very welcome. I'm sure Olympus will love to hear of Zeus' latest mess. Sheepy: Jupiter:...How do you manage to stand up to him without being afraid? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I cannot be killed permanently. He can. Sheepy: Jupiter: That makes sense... Sheepy: Jupiter: Dionysus doesn't seem afraid of him either. Sheepy: Jupiter: I have to be able to stand up to him one day... but he's really scary. Arsé-kun: Thanny: He can't scare you if he's dead. *he sits on one of his coffin* Sheepy: Jupiter: But if he dies, won't everyone be upset? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I did not specify permanently. Sheepy: Jupiter:...Maybe if he understands how it feels, he won't inflict it upon me again. Arsé-kun: *Thanny considers HIS options. It's mostly merlins here... oh, whatever* Sheepy: Meril: As thanks for resolving our problem, would you like a drink on the house? Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii... it'll get rain in it... if you go for that choice, you may want to bring an umbrella. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um... That isn't literal. Sheepy: Jupiter: Noah, are you feeling better? Arsé-kun: Noah: A little sore, but I'm okay. Are you? Sheepy: Jupiter: Physically, I'm unharmed. Sorry for not defending you. Arsé-kun: Noah: It's okay. I got him good. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Where are your clothes? Sheepy: Jupiter: My clothes... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ...... Yes, Meril, I'd love that. Sheepy: Jupiter: They are still with my Peter form. Sheepy: Maxi: By the way, please put the gun show away. Shirts and pants are required indoors. Sheepy: Jupiter: What us the point of having toilets if people are banned from using them? So strange. Arsé-kun: Thanny: If you're willing, my usual. Sheepy: Meril: Of course. Sheepy: *Meril begins preparing a strawberry daiquiri.* Sheepy: Maxi: Usual...? ... Please put the gun show away. Arsé-kun: *Thanny unhooks his coffins from his back and takes a seat at the bar before starting to fiddle with his helmet* Arsé-kun: Noah: What's a gun? Sheepy: Maxi: Ah... Sheepy: Jupiter: It goes bang-bang. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi's trying to tell you to put clothes on. Sheepy: Jupiter: It's a weapon that uses explosive powder to propel metal into people's bodies. Sheepy: Jupiter: You pull the trigger, and.. bang-bang, chii. Sheepy: Jupiter: I have clothes on. Arsé-kun: *Thanny glances around the merlins* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Zeus has perished for the time being. Misyr has as well. No winner. Sheepy: Jupiter: Zeus is dead? Arsé-kun: Thanny: For the moment. Sheepy: Jupiter: Maybe he'll learn that it's wrong to kill me... Sheepy: Jupiter:....And then he won't hate me and try to kill me anymore, chiiiii... Arsé-kun: *Thanny gets his helmet and fabric off his head and sets both on the bar counter before adjusting his hair. gotta fix that* Sheepy: *Meril finishes preparing the strawberry daiquiri and puts it on front of Thanny* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank you. Sheepy: Jupiter: This seems like a place Dionysus would like to hang out... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It does. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew of this place. Sheepy: Meril: .....A blond? One red eye, one green? Arsé-kun: Thanny: That's the one. Sheepy: Meril: He's visited a few times. Sheepy: Meril: His critique is very helpful. Arsé-kun: Thanny: How rare for him to be helpful. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi, you look confused. Sheepy: Maxi: I really am...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's okay! Kay and I attract weirdness all the time! Sheepy: Maxi: Greek gods....... in my casino.......? My grandfather's some sort of monster........ and nobody else cares........... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Dio's my mixed media teacher! Grampa Misyr's been like that a while but he hides it. I think it's super neat looking! Arsé-kun: Noah: *piping up* I'm at fault partially for Misyr looking that way. Um. Sorry. I caused that and stole your teacher. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Arsé-kun: Noah: I was trying to find someone that could save me... He survived! Sheepy: Maxi: ........................ Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... um. Sorry. Sheepy: Maxi: So you forced him to break his promise and turned him into a cruel liar...? Arsé-kun: Noah: I didn't do that part. Raphael says that's the trauma. Sheepy: Maxi: The trauma that you caused, right? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not on purpose..! Sheepy: Maxi: He's been painted as a liar... he's claiming he's evil... because you intentionally dragged him into this. I can't forgive you, even if you didn't intend for him to turn out this way. Arsé-kun: Noah: That's fine! Sheepy: Maxi:?! Arsé-kun: Noah: I did cause it. *shrug* Sheepy: Maxi:.....Well, as long as you don't expect me to treat you warmly just because he's seemingly forgiven you... Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't expect it at all. You're fine. Sheepy: Jupiter: If you treat him cruelly, I will not hesitate to step in...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Don't bother. It wouldn't be worth it. Sheepy: Jupiter:...Very sorry, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't get involved, Peter. He's right. Sheepy: Jupiter:...... *He grimaces* Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't look at me like that. I'm sure Misyr's life would have gone well if I'd just fallen off the ark. *another shrug* He didn't deserve any of that. Sheepy: Jupiter: Ark? Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't worry about it. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii... you might have broken something. That would have been very sad, I think... Arsé-kun: Noah: Is that why my arm hurts? Sheepy: Jupiter: You should ask Raphael to xray it. Arsé-kun: Noah: Is that some sort of healing? Sheepy: Jupiter: It's to see if your bones are broken. Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh. That's probably not needed. Sheepy: Jupiter: Why not? Arsé-kun: Noah: They probably are. Sheepy: Jupiter: In the meantime... Arsé-kun: *during all of this, misyr (humanoid) and raph are victory smooching in a luvmart parking lot. they are unaware of the indoors and the situations* Sheepy: Jupiter: Try not to movr. Arsé-kun: Noah: um. ok. Sheepy: Jupiter: Or you might break it worse. Arsé-kun: Noah: ^^; Sheepy: Meril: Should we be calling an ambulance? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Considering Misyr was here, Raphael should not be far behind. He can deal with it. Sheepy: Meril: I understand. Arsé-kun: Raph: *finally coming indoors after shaking off the excess water* Sorry for being late! Is everyone all right? Sheepy: Jupiter: Noah has broken bones. Arsé-kun: Raph: Peter, put your clothes on before you catch a cold. Arsé-kun: *Raph comes over and heals what he can, and then Does His Job* Sheepy: *Jupiter swaps back into Peter.* Sheepy: *Misyr bursts in after Raph and beelines towards Noah* Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... Misyr, I uh. Sheepy: Misyr: I successfully didn't destroy everything in my path! Sheepy: Misyr: Incredible, isn't it?! Arsé-kun: Noah: Wow!!! Arsé-kun: Noah: I'd hug you if I didn't break half my bones jumping Peter's brother! Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Only half? Arsé-kun: Noah: I got my hands on him ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Arsé-kun: Noah: also i uh. Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah? Arsé-kun: Noah: ... I told Max. Sheepy: Misyr:....What'd you tell him? Arsé-kun: Noah: That I caused everything that happened to you. If you changed, that's my fault. Sheepy: Misyr: .... Sheepy: Misyr: Noah, you don't have to worry about that. Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't say it's not. I'll dust you. Sheepy: Misyr: I only changed physically. Arsé-kun: Noah: No you didn't. Sheepy: Misyr: Such confidence for a man who never met me before that... Arsé-kun: *Noah takes on a more serious tone* Arsé-kun: Noah: Merlin, God forbid, I didn't watch you completely break down over the course of several weeks to hear you lie to me. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! How much of it is a lie? Arsé-kun: Noah: You're a liar all the time. Sheepy: Misyr: Obviously. I’m the lying demon king. Sheepy: Misyr: I have been, and always will be, a liar. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great, so that means you've been lying to Grampa Maxi too! The mystery is solved! Sheepy: Misyr: Yet, a liar needs to tell the truth sometimes or nobody will believe him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks unimpressed.* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry to get your hopes up. Sheepy: Misyr: I’ve been being honest about him. Arsé-kun: *Thanny leans over the counter to say something to Meril* Sheepy: Maxi: I don’t know what I did to make you hate me, but I’m very sorry… Sheepy: Misyr: This isn’t something you can just apologize for and hope it’s resolved, Maxi. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s taking everything I’ve got not to crush you and turn you into the ash I walk upon. Sheepy: Maxi: ?! Arsé-kun: Noah: He's lying. Sheepy: Misyr: So you claim. Sheepy: Maxi: Why would he lie…? Arsé-kun: Noah: I've heard everything you've ever said, Misyr, King of speaking to his subjects. Arsé-kun: Noah: Shall I repeat thine commandments, oh lord? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Sheepy: Misyr; Do your feelings about things not change over time? Sheepy: Misyr: You have not changed me, but my opinions if things have. Arsé-kun: Noah: Wrong. Sheepy: Misyr: If you really want to spread the words I spoke to my people, who am I to stop you? Arsé-kun: Noah: Ahem. *he musses up his hair to try and match Misyr's. he has practiced this before.* "I keep seeing my grandson dead in my own hands, everyone. Do any of you have any recommendations?" *he pauses briefly* "I figured as much. If I'm going to be responsible, I'll just never speak to him again. Nice and easy! So simple, even a basic demon can do it!" Sheepy: Misyr: ….. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't even recall most of your daily statements! That one stuck because that's cruel! Sheepy: Maxi: You don’t have to worry. We can’t die, so… please drop the act… Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes, you can. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Arsé-kun: Thanny: If Misyr disintegrates you, there is no coming back. Game over. Sheepy: Maxi: … Arsé-kun: Thanny: There are other methods as well. Losing your soul permanently, for example. Sheepy: Maxi: So he’s threatening me because he’s worried he might accidentally hurt me…? But he doesn’t threaten Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't need his help hurting myself. I'm an idiot. Sheepy: Maxi: Losing my soul sounds frightening… Arsé-kun: *Thanny leans towards Maxi and mutters something.* Sheepy: Maxi: …? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?? Sheepy: *Maxi hesitantly nods slightly* Sheepy: Misyr: If that’s the spin you want to put on it, who can stop you? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not you. Sheepy: Misyr: No, I can’t stop it. Sheepy: Misyr: But that doesn’t mean I have to subscribe to that view. Arsé-kun: *Merlin hops off his seat and goes to hang out with Kay and Bedi.* Arsé-kun: Noah: It's a good thing you didn't hear the responses to it. Most of them were "Just kill him then" or "Bring him over so I can speak to him!" or "Make it look like an accident!" Sheepy: Misyr: You know what happens when you try to justify a monster’s action with noble goals you decided for it, yes? Arsé-kun: Noah: We don't get punished and can do it a second time? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe if you were the monster. Arsé-kun: Noah: :) Sheepy: Misyr: Those responses were just echoing my thoughts. Arsé-kun: Noah: Lie. Sheepy: Misyr: Who are you to decide lies and truths? Arsé-kun: Noah: I've been watching you for over five hundred years. I can tell, Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: I could do it right now. I would enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Come over here, then. Let Death be thy witness. Sheepy: Misyr: … There’s but one thing holding me back. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Come over here anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: If I take this step, I’ll be disowned by the Merlin family, I’m sure. Sheepy: Misyr: Then they’ll lock me up. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Whether you act or not, I still want you here. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I wish to speak with you in closer quarters. Sheepy: Misyr: … Fine. Sheepy: *Misyr approaches Thanny* Arsé-kun: *Thanatos finishes putting his helmet back on and stands up* Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not interested in fighting you. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You're about to be. Sheepy: Misyr: …..? Arsé-kun: *Thanatos' sword comes dangerously close to Misyr, but doesn't reach him. The blood dripping off of it does hit Misyr's shoe, though.* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Then you wanted this, yes? Arsé-kun: *he says, his sword through Maximillion's chest* Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks over to Maxi, then back at Thanny* ……. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I can grant a more peaceful death than anything you would have done. Sheepy: Misyr: That’s a good thing, isn’t it? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You tell me. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos plunges his hand into Maxi's back and rips his soul out before kicking Maxi off his sword and into Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: … Ahhh. I see. Sheepy: Misyr: *He shoves the body away* You’re basing it on what Noah said, aren’t you? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I am basing my actions on my own knowledge. The Fates are cruel. Sheepy: Misyr: “He died in my own hands”. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You are not holding him. Sheepy: Misyr: So as long as I don’t recreate that scene, that death will not occur. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You do not seem to understand how fate works. What you see may not be what occurs. Fate is cruel and will try to trick you into performing their cruel acts. Sheepy: Misyr: If it’s fate, I can’t stop it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You've already averted one fate today. Why not another? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, let’s see. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not cruel. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: "It’s taking everything I’ve got not to crush you and turn you into the ash I walk upon." Sheepy: Misyr: The death you delivered upon him is supposedly is less painful than what I would give him. Sheepy: Misyr: Saving him just to crush him? I’m not that cruel. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Why don't you check if he's deceased if you're so sure of yourself. Sheepy: Misyr: If he wasn’t deceased, Raphael would be trying to heal him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If Archangel Raphael interrupts, I am cutting him down. Sheepy: Misyr: If you try, I’ll crush you. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: He's not making much progress either way. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. That’s how life is! Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ..... He is not dead yet, since you are too stubborn to check. Sheepy: Misyr: He won’t die until I put my hands on him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Wrong. He will live. That will not be the trigger. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Death's promise. He will survive your touch. Sheepy: Misyr: Live if I do, live if I don’t. Yeah? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Then there’s no reason to. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .... You're testing my patience. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not stupid. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If you are going to be so full of hubris, at least observe that he is still breathing. Sheepy: Misyr: That reaper kid over there is your student, isn’t he? He’s very quick and efficient. Sheepy: Misyr: So presumably, you, too, are efficient. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .............. Sheepy: Misyr: You’d have put it in a coffin by now and left if this was real. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That would not permanently kill a Merlin. Merely stasis, like 12. Sheepy: Misyr: Hence, his body being alive. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Confirm for me if you want him deceased. Sheepy: Misyr: I want to destroy him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Do you know what can permanently end a life? Sheepy: Misyr: I want to take that smile away from him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Pitiful. That is your motive? Sheepy: Misyr: My motive is hatred. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Do you know what happens to a soul when it is consumed? Sheepy: Misyr: Presumably it’s totally destroyed. Sheepy: Misyr: If it lived on inside of you, that’d be freaky. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That soul can not be recreated. Permanently. I will confirm two more times. Are you certain? Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it suddenly my job to decide this? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I do not want you changing your mind. You had the same intentions. Death. Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm… it’s unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .... I am accepting that as a "yes". Arsé-kun: *Thanatos raises Maxi's soul over his head and opens his jaws before giving Misyr another look (presumably)* Sheepy: Misyr: If I let you do it, I’ll miss out on the chance to do it myself. But I’m not so cruel as to save a guy I intend to crush. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ... "If"? Sheepy: Misyr: Do you have issues with my phrasing? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I do. I want a solid "yes" or "no". Nothing else. Sheepy: Misyr: If I stop you, everyone will decide that I’m lying. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If you stop me, it is because you want to do it. Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes or no. Quickly. I am starving. Sheepy: Misyr: Then get lunch or something. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Or. No. Sheepy: Misyr: This isn’t my decision to make. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Last chance. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s better than what would happen to him if I did it, yeah? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That is up to you to decide. Yes or no. Sheepy: Misyr: You’ve given me many last chances. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I am often called too kind for my office. Sheepy: Misyr: But I’m not interested in dictating your actions. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Fine. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe ask 8 or 9? They’ll feel more strongly about it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Or. No. Sheepy: Misyr: You say it’s painless, don’t you? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ........... Answer or I eat you too. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m asking you. Is it painless? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Why do you care? Sheepy: Misyr: Because I’m not a really cruel guy. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Shame. I am. Sheepy: Misyr: Is it painless? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Ignored. Failure to answer is an affirmative. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos drops Maxi's soul into his jaws, which snap shut. He tilts his head for a moment, as if considering the flavor, and then rights himself.* Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Oh.... Oh, that's good. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, it was painless. Better than the alternative. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ..... His body has three minutes. Make it count. Sheepy: Misyr: What do you expect me to do in 3 minutes? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I don't care. His death is certain. Nothing you do will matter. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos walks away, wiping off his sword.* Sheepy: Misyr: Whether you did that or not, it was certain. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos ignores him* heepy: Misyr: … What a creep. Arsé-kun: *Maximillion is still on the ground, bleeding out.* Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks down at Maxi’s body* Arsé-kun: *Maxi has started wheezing* Sheepy: Misyr: … Hey, Maxi. You’re really an unlucky guy, aren’t you? Arsé-kun: Maxi: wh.... what...? Sheepy: Misyr: Had your curse been anything else, you’d have made it out of this. Arsé-kun: Maxi: whhhhh.... *wheeze* what does that mean...? Sheepy: Misyr: Having an evil guy like me as a grandfather. Sheepy: Misyr: But if this is painless, it’s the better choice. If it saves you from me, it’s the better choice. Arsé-kun: Maxi: What did I *wheeze, wheeze* do to... Deserve this? Sheepy: Misyr: You did nothing. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Then why...? Sheepy: Misyr: As I said, I’m an evil guy. Arsé-kun: Maxi: But you *wheeze* You kept my watch... Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I did. Of course I did. I would never get rid of a gift you gave me. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Then..... why....? Sheepy: Misyr: Because… Sheepy: Misyr: I kept thinking. You must’ve been so happy. That I had to get out of there to return to you before you picked your name. I couldn’t disappoint you. Sheepy: Misyr: Then, a little voice spoke in me. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is everybody else happily living their lives while I suffer? Sheepy: Misyr: You, especially… a lucky guy living a cozy life while all I wanted was someone to kill me. Sheepy: Misyr: I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ....... You remembered...? Sheepy: Misyr: Does it matter? I failed to show up. Arsé-kun: Maxi: I thought.... You did it on purpose.... *cough* Sheepy: Misyr: Of course not. I’d never lie to you. Sheepy: Misyr: … Hey. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ....? Sheepy: Misyr: … Merlin. I’m sorry. For breaking my promise. For turning into a real evil guy. … And now. For giving up. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Grandfather..... Sheepy: Misyr: … Not that apologies mean anything at this point. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m still a rotten demon king to my core. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: *Maxi gets into a coughing fit.* Sheepy: Misyr: ………. If I’d just stopped him……. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ..... I forgive you. Sheepy: Misyr: …….. It’s okay to hate me, you know? Arsé-kun: Maxi: I don't. I still *another coughing fit* Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin……? Sheepy: *Misyr pulls Maxi close. He forgot. He forgot!* Arsé-kun: *Right as he does this, Maxi's life fades away. Maximillion died in Misyr's arms. The very thing he tried to avoid.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey… hey. Wake up… please. I’m sorry… I’m sorry…please… *He’s begun crying…* M-Merlin… I’m so sorry… Arsé-kun: *Some chain rattling later, there's tapping on Misyr's shoulder* Sheepy: Misyr: …….. *He shakily looks up at the source of the tapping* Arsé-kun: *Maxi's soul is being offered back to him.* Sheepy: Misyr: … If I touch it, I’ll destroy it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I understand. Do not expect a second chance again. Don't mess it up this time. Sheepy: Misyr: Don’t worry. Sheepy: Misyr: I won’t. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I'm now very worried. You won't escape life that easily. Sheepy: Misyr: … Tell me. Sheepy: Misyr: Can I make it permanent? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Your soul already bears the marks of your previous attempts. Therefore, unless you get assistance, no. Sheepy: Misyr: If it’s got marks, eventually they’ll become deeper grooves, yeah? Arsé-kun: *Thanatos returns Maxi's soul* Sheepy: Misyr: I just have to go deeper and deeper until I shatter it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Fracturing a soul won't kill an immortal, sorry to say. Sheepy: Misyr: An immortal can’t put together broken pieces, can they? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You're getting put into a padded room with that attitude. I'm leaving. That felt awful. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. See you later, Crow. Sheepy: Crow: *He looks over. Why is he being talked to?* Arsé-kun: Thanny: *walking up to Crow* I hope you got the soul in the alleyway. You need to drive. I was drinking. Sheepy: *Misyr exits through the front door* Sheepy: Crow: I did! No problem, I can drive! Arsé-kun: *Raph frowns and chases after Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr Rex, get back here or so help me God! Sheepy: Misyr: I’ve got places to be, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: No you goddamn don't. Sheepy: Misyr: Who made you boss? Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: I don’t remember that, but I trust you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Merlin. We are going home. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, Noah seemed tired. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is, and Peter needs to recover as well. You can take off tomorrow, okay? Sheepy: Misyr: ………. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s important to go home. Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs Misyr's hand and drags him back inside* Sheepy: Misyr: Raph…..! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm handling the travel this time, exhaustion be damned. Sheepy: Misyr: I can make my own choices! Don’t take that right away from me! Arsé-kun: Raph: I know you can. I just don't want any rash decisions. Sheepy: Misyr: I don’t plan to make any rash decisions! Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Then at least tell Peter you're going out. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Sheepy: Misyr: He’ll know. Arsé-kun: Raph: To be polite. Sheepy: Misyr: ………. Sheepy: Misyr: Peter, I’m going out. Sheepy: Peter: …? Stay safe! Arsé-kun: *Raph lets Misyr go* Sheepy: *Misyr dashes out* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... As I was saying, did anyone else pick up on the suicidal overtones or just me? Sheepy: *Meril is helping Maxi into a chair* Arsé-kun: *Raph heals Maxi from where he is* Sheepy: Bedi: As an immortal, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t die… Arsé-kun: Merlin: The What. Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa… isn’t suicidal. He never was… Arsé-kun: Raph: No, no. He very much is. Even with the cycle of immortality on one's mental health, it's spectacularly bad. Sheepy: Maxi: ………… But immortals… can’t die. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, we can't. It doesn't stop the attempts, though. Sheepy: Maxi: But he wasn’t… Sheepy: Maxi: ……….. Sheepy: Maxi: I pushed him to that, didn’t I…? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. Definitely not. Sheepy: Maxi: ...We should go after him, shouldn't we? Sheepy: *Meril is quickly texting* Arsé-kun: Raph: We should, but give him some time to sort his feelings out too. Sheepy: Maxi: It'll be difficult to wait.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Just until I'm sure Peter and Noah can get back home safely. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *strutting over* I got it, I got it. I brought them here, I'll take 'em back. Go kick Grampa's ass. Sheepy: Maxi: Thank you. Sheepy: Meril:...I'll stay here. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I'll stay with you. I don't wanna go outside. It'll make me wet... Sheepy: Meril: I understand. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin sits on the counter. meow* Sheepy: *Meril looks back to his phone, visibly frustrated* Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] AAAAAAAAAAA Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Sheepy: Meril: [chat] It's true. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I'll confirm it. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You were watching? Why didn't you do anything? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I don't want to get killed, thank you very much! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I see. So you think of him the same way. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I didn't say by who. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I'm the Misyr critic of the family so I'll add my take: Why are you expecting someone who was trapped There for 500+ years to not have some issues?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Obviously we have to do something. Just don't be shocked that his behavior's all over the place. Arsé-kun: Mowlin: [chat] i;m sraying with meriol. pawe typoing Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Good idea. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He kept claiming we would lock him away. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] MSXZI IS WithRaphael yea yes yea Sheepy: Meril: [chat] This implies it's possible and is a choice we can take if the need arises. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] DENIED. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Glad that Maxi is better. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If he decides to be evil, we will have to enact justice. Would you rather he commit horrible acts wherever he went? Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Denied x2. He DOESN'T is the thing. King of Lying Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Explain the lie in letting Maxi die. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You heard everything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] My roomie's response is "fuck you, that's the most choked up depressed issue motherfucker i've ever heard and i've heard myself speak". Thanks kay. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He *let* Maxi, his grandson and student, die when ALL he had to do was say that he did not want Maxi to die. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Then bitch at him when he's back! I'm gonna kick him Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Maxi -> His beloved grandson who he would do anything for Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Us -> Not that Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Maxi: the only guy he refused to acknowledge last time we met up Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Because he wants to kill him, apparently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] Hand typing- Merlin 14 is also in that beloved spot! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If Maxi died for real, would 14 replace him as a target? Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] my bf would bitchslap him into space Sheepy: Meril: [chat] My concern is that he has clearly proven that he is capable of evil. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] Bitch me too. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] amen. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You didn't kill your grandson. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] Are we not supposed to be evil? That's news Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] as the original family killer, I would like to input that he's a coward. do it on purpose next time Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If everyone refuses to take this seriously, I'll drop the topic and try to solve the problem myself. This is why nobody in this family can vocalize their concerns. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Yes, Meril, lets clap our shoes together three times and come up with a flawless solution over the Phone. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] How to vocalize this: "It's better that we meet up and talk in person concerning this problem." Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] I think the reasonable answer is killing Death for his crime n then locking Misyr with Makenna for a week Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] I think the reasonable answer is killing Death for his crime n then locking Misyr with Makenna for a week Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Glad you agree, Meril, coming over. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Your inability to hold yourselves back from making jokes out of serious concerns is why this family struggles to get any problems solved. Nobody comes forward about their problems. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I don't joke. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Hey, I was serious that time! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I didn't read your message, Angra. Very sorry. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] If I don't make a joke I'm going to explode Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Killing Thanatos will not solve anything because Maxi explicitly agreed to Thanatos putting his life in a dangerous situation for the sake of drawing Misyr's good side out. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] This is not a topic to joke about. If you cannot hold yourself back, please go into stand up comedy to funnel those desires into something beneficial and productive. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We are immortal. Humans are not. If Misyr Rex decides to commit mass destruction and kill humans, they will not merely throw their hate towards him. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We, too, will be the targets of their curses, because by not stopping him, we are equally to blame in their eyes. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Dad's curse but worse. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Yes. Precisely. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I apologize for my anger and that I lashed out at everyone. My anger should be directed only at Misyr Rex. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] did you say max was complicit in his own death Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He was expecting Misyr to save him Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] did you know of this? Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I was expecting Misyr to save him. I could not get involved. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Because if I did, I could have caused real, lasting damage through my panic and ignorance. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] But Misyr did not save him and said that it was for the Best for Maxi to die this way. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Why though? Do we know WHY? Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Yes. Because rhe death he was going to deliver was Much Worse. That is what he said. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Seir is insisting that's true. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] And he refused to save Maxi because he was not cruel enouhh to save a guy only to slay him later. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] So he said. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] So. There was intent there. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He wanted Maxi to die Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We cannot claim that it's lies until it's proven a lie because he intersperses his lies with trufhs. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] What I do will depend on what happens next. If he continues being actively malicious, we handle it. If not, we don't. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Of course. I'll wait for everyone who wants to come at the casino. Arsé-kun: *Merlin beats Primo to the casino by maybe 5 seconds* Sheepy: Meril: Welcome back. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks. Sheepy: Meril: Very sorry to drag you back here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wanted to come back. Sheepy: Meril: I'm glad it's not too much of an inconvenience, then. Arsé-kun: Primo: Meril, how's your timer? We don't need you breaking through the wall mid-meeting. Sheepy: Meril:...I can manage for now. It should be a while before I'm forced to return. Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, good. Expect 5 to appear. Sheepy: Meril: Of course. Sheepy: *Myrrdin enters and immediately beelines for a stool before addressing anyone* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Grampa Myrrdin. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd say it's good to see you, but the circumstances that bring Merlins together usually are unfavorable. We should attempt to see each other as little as possible. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *covering his eyes* Good to hear from you! Sheepy: *Myrrdin laughs. Meril feels frustrated but doesn't comment.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: To quote a friend, "This goddamn fucking sucks ass, man." Sheepy: *Mint enters. He's drenched. Did he walk here?* Sheepy: Mint: ...The situation was handled. *He clumsily makes his way towards the bar, bumping into at least one thing* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: More detail please! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Explain how Misyr didn't have to solo the god Zeus but did anyway! Sheepy: Mint: There is no more detail to provide. Sheepy: Mint: I went to Thanatos and asked him to handle the situation. I then went to Misyr and requested the same thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanny showed up too. He held Zeus off until Misyr got here. Sheepy: Mint: Of course. Sheepy: Mint: That is his friend. He would help him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How'd the fight go?? Sheepy: Mint: ....? Sheepy: Mint: I wasn't here to watch... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... aww. Sheepy: Mint: I was rushing over here. Sheepy: Mint: I then was preoccupied. Sheepy: Mint: I found an ant hill. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I know a kid who loves bugs. How big was it?? Sheepy: Mint: 2 inches. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Big! Sheepy: Mint:....I will hunt down Zeus and demand he part with his side of what occurred. Arsé-kun: *Nobody thinks that is a good decision, but no one can stop Mint either* Sheepy: Mint:....Unfortunately, it seems my priorities may have been skewed. Sheepy: Mint: If everyone else decides to lock Misyr away, I will lose my chance to study him. Sheepy: Mint: I have not gotten a blood sample yet... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That won't help! He JUST got out of that kinda thing! Sheepy: Meril: My curse is being locked away, too. I would protect all of the Merlins with my life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *MISYR DEFENSE SQUAD MEMBER #2* But doing it again won't help!! Arsé-kun: *Manteia enters from somewhere in the back of the casino, toweling his hair off with a lot of that shitty brown bathroom paper towel garbage.* Sheepy: Mint: Someone approaches. Arsé-kun: Manteia: "Someone"?! Grandfather!! Sheepy: Mint: Manteia, you've arrived. Welcome. *His glasses are still very wet. His hair is in his face. He hasn't made an effort to dry himself.* Arsé-kun: *Manteia wipes off Mint's glasses while they're still on his face and then offers him the shitty paper towels* Sheepy: Mint: Thank you, Manteia. *He begins drying his hair* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Anyway, don't go back there, it smells like a frat party gone wrong gone sexual. Sheepy: Mint:........ *He begins to stand up* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin sits on Mint's lap. As a person* Sheepy: Mint:....I must find out the source... Sheepy: Meril: Who else will be arriving? Arsé-kun: *Meril has to sit here and suffer as everyone gets off topic discussing chocolatey drinks. Merlin's fault probably* Arsé-kun: Primo: Whoever intends to appear, I guess. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Mint, the answer is "whoever had sex back there". It isn't a worldbreaking secret. Sheepy: Meril:.......We can't start until they all appear. Sheepy: Mint: I knew you could be counted on, Manteia. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ^^ Sheepy: Mint: By the way, I have an ant hill to show you later. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Ooh! Arsé-kun: *The automatic doors slide open as lightning flashes, outlining the figure approaching the door. Number 5 has arrived, and he's very upset.* Sheepy: Mint: Someone has arrived. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Was no one going to tell me it was storming harder than the firestorm I started in '02?! Sheepy: Mint: Of course not. Sheepy: Mint: You never asked. Arsé-kun: *Makenna is Very Displeased and Very Soaked* Sheepy: Mint: Did you see the ant hill? Arsé-kun: Makenna: ........ No, I didn't. Show me when it isn't pouring like god's flood. Sheepy: Mint: Then come back when you have something interesting to talk about. Sheepy: Mint: It seems like everyone who intends to appear has gathered. Arsé-kun: Makenna: My grandson is interesting and important, thank you very much!!! Sheepy: Mint: This is very true. Sheepy: Mint: If he goes away, I won't be able to study him. Arsé-kun: Makenna: If a single one of you suggest sealing Misyr away, I'm lighting us all on fire. Sheepy: Mint: We must do everything in our power to prevent him from leaving until I have studied him and received blood samples. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: That's not the priority here... Sheepy: Mint: It is not your priority. It is my priority. Sheepy: Meril: I heard what you said, but depending on his actions, it will be necessary for us to seal him away. We cannot let our biases get in the way. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'll fight you behind the bar. No. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sure, you could do that, if you want to make matters worse. Sheepy: Meril: You are only saying no because of your relationship with the original Misyr. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'm saying that because getting sealed more than once makes it worse, Mr. "I only got sealed once". Sheepy: Meril: This is not the original Misyr. This is Misyr Rex. He spouts off about killing his family and won't lift a finger to save them. Sheepy: Meril: If he starts causing huge problems, sealing will be necessary. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Killing each other is a problem now? Sheepy: Meril: Obviously! Arsé-kun: Manteia: Better seal Mint then!! He's watched me die plenty of times. Sheepy: Mint: It's always so fascinating... Arsé-kun: Manteia: I'd like some help ONCE in a while, you know!! Sheepy: Mint:....? Sheepy: Mint: *He tilts his head* Please ask for help if you want it. I will do anything for you. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then please actually help me when I'm dying instead of just taking notes! Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Subject change. Get back on track. Sheepy: Mint: I will do my best. Please remind me when you are dying to save you. Sheepy: Meril: You revive every time, Manteia. Sheepy: Meril: Misyr can permanently kill us. Sheepy: Meril: We will not survive him if he decides to off us. Sheepy: Meril: Despite us supposedly being immortal. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That part's true. Grif's- Uh. The security guard at school isn't allowed to fight Misyr because he needs to be able to be revived and if he fights Misyr, he can't. Sheepy: Meril: That is why we have to consider sealing. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Who says he can't break out? Arsé-kun: Makenna: If he figures it out, *he makes a snip-snip gesture* Sheepy: Myrrdin: This is Misyr we're talking about. He can get out of anything. He can get into anything. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, so sealing him away? When it'll make him worse and is essentially just temporary? Not a good solution. Sheepy: Meril: If we can't seal him away, what can we do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Therapy and detention? Sheepy: Meril: That is essentially sealing him away, isn't it? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Therapy is a good start, but none of us know a therapist. Sheepy: Mint: Therapists... Sheepy: Mint: I have made appointments with them and ask them many things. They never seem to know what is happening. They expect me to answer their questions, yet they struggle to - if not refuse to - answer mine. Sheepy: Mint: They ask me questions I am unable to answer and make conclusions based on my inability to provide them an answer. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Dr. Raphael is one of those. Sheepy: Mint: He is dating Raphael. Sheepy: Meril: Yet Raphael has not helped him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do you think therapy is immediate?! Sheepy: Meril: He has been with Raphael for a while, hasn't he? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm a science major! I've taken medical classes! That stuff can take months or years to deal with! He's been with Raph less than a month! Sheepy: Mint: Raphael gets to take blood samples from him but I don't. Sheepy: Meril: We may not have months or years. Sheepy: Meril: We need a short term patch for a long term solution. Sheepy: Meril: If therapy is the answer, we need something to deal with him in the short term. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *scrambling in a phoenix wright sort of way* Um! He can't usually control his powers at all but he was able to when he was helping us! Keep him busy with volunteer work??? Sheepy: Meril: There is no volunteer work to be had at this casino. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who said it had to be here? Sheepy: Meril: I wouldn't be aware of ongoing volunteer work outside of the casino. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your world is really small, huh? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I wonder why. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, I'm not looking for any help. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, you know who does need help, though? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He looks to Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Why are you looking at me? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Speaking of people who need help... Arsé-kun: Primo: I do not. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Despite being buried under work? Arsé-kun: Primo: ... No. I value offered assistance, but I don't need "help". Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're so picky about wording. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Why is this entire family struggling with the idea of needing help all the time? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Assistance and help are synonyms. Arsé-kun: Primo: I know what I said. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't struggle with needing help. Arsé-kun: Primo: Except when your spouse finds you dead at the bottom of a staircase. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, of course. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can't help that my visions come randomly and without warning. Arsé-kun: Primo: We've got to figure out a warning system for both you and Memrys. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We do, but Misyr is a higher priority. Sheepy: Myrrdin: They tend to be useless, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Useless or scarring! The number of times I've wandered into one of your visions and just seen the worst thing possible.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Past, present, and future can all show... Sheepy: Myrrdin: All through the eyes of someone else... Arsé-kun: Manteia: I would like to never watch a man get MELTED ever again, thank you!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: So sorry, bud. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I can't even watch Indiana Jones anymore. A guy gets melted in one of those. Which is a shame, 'cause some of the people in those movies are pretty hot. Sheepy: Mint:...Manteia. I know someone who is hot. I found him for you. Sheepy: Mint: He is a video game character. Pyrrhon from Kid Icarus. I found him because you said you enjoy looking at hot people. Arsé-kun: *Manteia immediately pulls out his phone* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Hot damn. Where's his business? His goods? His baked goods? Sheepy: Mint: Maybe he's unemployed. Arsé-kun: Manteia: No, you don't get it. This man has no genitals. Arsé-kun: Raph: *soaked thoroughly* what in the name of God's green earth are you people talking about? Sheepy: Meril: We were supposed to be talking about the problem on hand, but Mint's sidetracked the situation talking about "hot people" with Manteia. Sheepy: Mint: It is an important discussion. I am disinterested in what is done with Misyr after I am done studying him. You will not be doing anything to him while my study is going on. Sheepy: Mint: It is important that I observe his natural behavior, unaffected by the actions of meddlers. Sheepy: Meril: You aren't the one to make that decision, Mint... Arsé-kun: Primo: Neither are you~ Sheepy: *Maxi pokes his head out from behind Raph. He, too, is sopping wet.* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Just make him work under Primo and smack him in the head for being a shit. Issue solved. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Issue solved, hm. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do you have a better idea? The therapy part is definite. Hi, Maxi buddy. We're here now and your back bathroom smells rank. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're missing the fact that we don't know any therapists that aren't dating him. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can reach out and see if there's any willing to take him for me. That's probably the easiest part of all this. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for where Misyr went, I can't say. We didn't find him. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, it's best he's not here for this. Sheepy: Maxi: I think he should be able to have a say in this. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Agreed. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's not here to input.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We shouldn't make a final decision now, of course. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But we should come up with what we'll do if he doesn't cool off between now and his return and instead decides to hurt others or himself. Arsé-kun: Primo: Before 5 says it, "Light him on fire". Arsé-kun: Makenna: :v Sheepy: Myrrdin: Isn't that cruel? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I would say that, but not here! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I thought so. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mint could deal with him potentially. Sheepy: Mint:.......... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Absolutely nyot! Sheepy: Mint:......I wonder how he would react to "stalling" techbiques... Sheepy: Myrrdin: He could put Misyr to sleep or poison him. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Mental status would be easier. Human brain. Sheepy: Myrrdin: His mental state is already not the best. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Attacking it could make matters worsr. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sleep IS a mental status! I'm agreeing with you! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh. I thought you meant... Arsé-kun: Manteia: Meant what, charm or berserk? That's how someone dies. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Charm, mainly. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I ain't using charm on a family member!! That's weird as all hell! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, the angel of love is right there. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could, but I'd prefer not to. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't think it's a good idea anyway. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If yew pussies won't, I always could. He wouldn't blast a kitty-cat, would he? Sheepy: Mint:....He seems to be disinterested in cats. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Horrible, disgusting, vile Sheepy: Mint: I recall he was complaining and grimacing when you sat on him and got fur on him. It is possible that he may be the rare "cat hater". Perhaps due to being a "dog person". Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh! How horrible! I shall pewwish! Sheepy: Mint: Maybe you need to be a dog. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin dramatically collapses off of Mint's lap. He is, of course, kidding.* Sheepy: Mint: It is not as bad as you make it out to be. It is just an opinion. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Weird furry mat you've got, Maxy. Sheepy: Maxi: Furry mat? Arsé-kun: *Manteia points down to Mewlin* Sheepy: Meril: We're wildly sidetracked. Arsé-kun: Primo: When doesn't that happen? Sheepy: Meril: If everyone refuses to figure out a plan, I'll decide on a plan on my own and enact it by myself without input from others. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Like hell you will. Sheepy: Meril: If you want to stop me, you can try. What will you do, burn my house down? Arsé-kun: Makenna: You're standing in front of alcohol. Sheepy: Meril: So you intend to burn down Maxi's casino. Arsé-kun: Makenna: No, just you. Sheepy: Meril: So you intend to kill me? Sheepy: Meril: Not much better than Misyr Rex, are you? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Where do you think he got it from? Space? Sheepy: Meril: I assumed from his own corrupted, evil heart. Who knew he learned it from an early age. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ... These vibes are rancid, can you two cool it? Arsé-kun: Makenna: No. Sheepy: Meril: Not until something is done to ensure Misyr Rex can do no harm to this family. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I didn't hear you spouting off like this when Malleus killed Morne. Arsé-kun: Primo: Reviving Morne was unnecessarily difficult, too. And that's only one instance of Malleus causing one of us injury. Sheepy: Meril: Well, it's not malicious. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Usually isn't, but there's been times. Sheepy: Meril: He sticks to himself. Sheepy: Meril: His powers can be cancelled out by Maxi. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And Misyr didn't? The only one of us he was talking to for a while was me. Sheepy: Meril: Malleus... is of no concern. Arsé-kun: Malleus: *lurking* Funny you say that. I disagree. Sheepy: Meril: You have an easy counter. Arsé-kun: Malleus: An easy counter that doesn't leave the casino. Sheepy: Meril: Yet a counter all the same! Sheepy: Meril: Tell me. Let's say Misyr Rex tried to kill you. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Thank god. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I don't need to do anything. The environment will get him. Sheepy: Meril: You clearly have no idea what you are dealing with, then. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm confident in my ability to ruin someone's evening. Sheepy: Meril: Everything around him turned to ash. There no longer was an environment around him. Arsé-kun: Malleus: If we absolutely need to do something, we could push Memrys' curse onto Misyr, but he'd need in something equal in return. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes, but also absolutely not. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Alternatively, we could sic your son on the problem, but I don't trust him with this kind of power. Or at all. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We can't toss him somewhere so he doesn't destroy all life on Earth while sleeping. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And anyway, this isn't a curse. It's evolution at work. That's what he said. Arsé-kun: Raph: He has met someone able to take him in combat, but I'd really prefer not getting that guy involved. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: It wouldn't be wise. We don't need two Misyrs teaming up. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Two of them... Don't make me imagine with that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: One is bad. Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir-- Arsé-kun: Yog: Absolutely not. Denied. Denied. Banned, banned, banned, do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. I cannot recommend that in good conscience. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I could not deal with two destructive idiots running around showing me their "neat" scissor trick. Arsé-kun: Yog: One is worse. The other is Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, I believe it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offeringly* At least Misyr doesn't torture anyone! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Physically. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mentally, you get spared of it because you aren't me. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I don't! Sheepy: Myrrdin: What did he do to you? Arsé-kun: Manteia: :) I've seen some shit. Sheepy: Myrrdin: From Misyr? Really? Arsé-kun: Manteia: You have too. Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Ahhhh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd forgotten about that!!! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Well, not really. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then why did you say it! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I want to forget it. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Can't help you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Primo: Here's a question. Do we NEED to take immediate action, or are we able to watch a bit longer? Sheepy: Meril: We should plan in advance. Arsé-kun: Primo: And if it isn't required for 6, we'll have it as an emergency measure. Sheepy: Meril:...Yes. Arsé-kun: Manteia: First course of action is letting Mint observe the target. He wouldn't miss anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, oh, I've got a plan. We should set up a box trap with a piece of cake underneath! And when he goes to grab it.... Bam!! Then you'll have him trapped! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Take this seriously, will you? Sheepy: Meril: Mint could pick something up, yes. And no, that's a terrible idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're right. It'd need to be an undamaged coffee machine. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I think it'd work. If you won't work together with me, I'll just go and do it myself! Arsé-kun: Primo: We're not... We're not taking that kind of risk. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, I want to cry... you care so much for my safety that you won't let me take on Misyr alone... Sheepy: Meril: Not with a terrible plan like that... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Raph cracks up laughing into Misyr's shoulder. He's trying to hold it back, promise* Arsé-kun: Merlin: !... !! Sheepy: Meril:...?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You know, since he likes me, I could always fistfight him. Sheepy: Misyr: Ohhh, I think you've got a good shot at victory! Sheepy: Meril: How much did you hear?! Arsé-kun: Primo: He's been there for the past ten minutes. Sheepy: Meril: What... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *hopping off his stool and approaching Misyr* He'd be being mean and I'd be like "Hey! Grampa! It's me!" Sheepy: Maxi, between bites of Starbucks bread: I didn't want to interrupt and point it out... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And he'd stop and look at me and I'd go BAM! *mimes punching Misyr in the stomach* And that's what you get! Did you bring more rolls? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehehehe! Your plan doesn't sound so bad! Sheepy: *Misyr pulls out some bread from his bag and gives it to Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yay! Thank you! Sheepy: Misyr: A reward for defeating this Demon Lord! Arsé-kun: *In accordance to Raph's nat 1, he's still dying from laughing. This man loves his nat 1s.* Sheepy: Meril: You... you left Maxi to die...! Sheepy: Misyr: Turns out, I was really hungry and out of sorts. Sheepy: Misyr: I went to Starbucks with Zeus and we hung out for a while. Arsé-kun: *Raph WOULD say "No wonder me and Maxi couldn't find you!" but, y'know. Y'know. dying* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess we're buddies now! Sheepy: Meril: Your choice in companions is atrocious! You should feel bad! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Can we get to the point already? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmm... fine, fine. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm so sorry for all of the problems and worry I've caused! Sheepy: Meril: I want to pummel you for your actions, Misyr Rex. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Then do it. Sheepy: Misyr: You can leave the Rex off, you know. Sheepy: Meril: No one plans to stop me? Sheepy: Maxi: He's apologized, so I think it's okay. Sheepy: Meril: He deserves further punishment. Arsé-kun: Primo: If you want it, I don't intend to stop you- Arsé-kun: Manteia: No shit you're mad, he killed your grandpa. Kick his ass but do it outside! Maxi might kill you for blood on his carpet! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh, I don't really like pain, though... and anyway, you gored me for no reason the other day. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have a better idea! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Since you helping us didn't destroy anything, you should be helping people more! I'm assigning you to help people work! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Primo: Myrrdin suggested earlier that you work under me to ease my workload, but I doubt you would enjoy any of that. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh??? Arsé-kun: Malleus: You're being sentenced volunteer work. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Sheesh. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my only choice, huh. Arsé-kun: Makenna: It's better than anything Meril wanted. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: *Makenna's STILL mad. the fires of anger burn within. avenger class* Sheepy: Misyr: So my punishment is helping Primo... Arsé-kun: Primo: Isn't it an honor to be able to assist your dear old ancestor? Sheepy: Misyr: *stare* Arsé-kun: *anime blue lines effect on primo. idk what thats called* Sheepy: Misyr: For how long? Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't ask me. It wasn't my idea. Sheepy: Misyr: I knew that. Sheepy: Misyr: Well? Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Until-! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Suggesting "Until he learns to ask for help" is a death sentence for his social life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I no longer have any ideas! Sheepy: Misyr: So cruel. Sheepy: Misyr: I like having a life! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Most of us do, mrow! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh.. Wilbur's going to be ticked. Arsé-kun: Merlin: RIGHT. You got a job! Uhm! Arsé-kun: Merlin: An hour of helping whichever of us needs it! Sheepy: Misyr: A day? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah! Sheepy: Misyr: For how long? Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Grampa Maxi, what do you think? Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really one fo ask about this... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Meril? Sheepy: Meril: Forever- Sheepy: Misyr: Just pummel me into the dirt and get it over with at that point. Arsé-kun: *Raph raises an eyebrow. Manteia raises both.* Sheepy: Meril: Family should help family. Do you consider us your family? If so, you should be helping us. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I don't think your statement was taken how you wanted it to, Misyr! Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway. That comment aside. Arsé-kun: Makenna: As if any of you actually say "I need help"? How is he supposed to know who needs it if no one admits it? Sheepy: Mint: I need help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is it with getting a blood sample from Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: Can we all vote to exclude Mint? Arsé-kun: Makenna: No. Sheepy: Mint:....... Sheepy: Mint: A blood sample... Sheepy: Mint: It should take less than an hour of your time. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's vote to exclude Mint. Sheepy: Mint: Now, sit still. Sheepy: Mint: *He pulls out gloves and a mask and puts them on* Arsé-kun: Raph: Mint, this isn't a good environment for this. Sheepy: Mint:...It is the only time I will have this opportunity. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Guess you're starting today, Grampa Misyr. Sheepy: *Mint pulls out a needle. Misyr heads straight for the ceiling.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, bye! Sheepy: Misyr: If you try to stick that in my arm, I'll blow up the sun! Sheepy: Mint:....Some sacrifices are necessary. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't recommend that. Grandfather has learned that no sun means his chosen humans will suffer. Please don't earn his ire. Sheepy: Misyr: You deal with Mint, then! Arsé-kun: Yog: .... I'm quite busy preparing for the holidays, unfortunately. Sheepy: Misyr: Will anyone else deal with Mint?! Sheepy: *Mint is approaching.* Arsé-kun: *How? Misyr is Up* Sheepy: *Up* Sheepy: Misyr: Anyone? Anyone at all? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: He's just gonna keep trying until he succeeds! Sheepy: Misyr: Are you serious...? Sheepy: Mint: Come. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Since we're all here, could I bother some of you? I gotta take requests. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Christmas gifts! I'm painting one picture per person! Sheepy: Misyr: I reserve the right to nuke any threats, just so you guys know! Sheepy: Misyr: And Mint is really threatening! Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: What??? Arsé-kun: Raph: Please don't nuke indoors. You're not Il. Sheepy: Misyr: Get this guy away from me, then! Sheepy: Mint: It will only take a moment. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... *sigh* Mint, he isn't consenting to a blood draw. Sheepy: Mint:...... Sheepy: Mint: He never will... Sheepy: Mint:....You have blood test results... I recall. Arsé-kun: Raph: I legally can't share those without permission. Sheepy: Misyr: Primo, would you accept assistance?! Sheepy: Mint: I am asking you for help. Sheepy: Mint: It is your punishment to help me. Sheepy: Misyr: I am not helping you. Ever. Arsé-kun: Primo: Mint, settle down. As first in the family, I get him first. Sheepy: Mint:....I'll have to wait 9 days... Sheepy: Mint: If everyone gets a turn with him... Sheepy: Misyr: Mysteriously, my schedule is incredibly booked 9 days from now. Unfortunately, that means you're getting skipped. Sheepy: Mint: Free up time. This is important. Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely not. You're getting skipped, bud. Arsé-kun: Raph: Nine days, you said? Sheepy: Misyr: Convenient, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll write that down for you. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't need help remembering it. Sheepy: Misyr: If he tries to approach me before or after that for a blood sample, I reserve the right to turn him into a pile of ash. Sheepy: Mint: A necessary sacrifice for science. Sheepy: Misyr: You'd be dead!!! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Meat sample instead Sheepy: Myrrdin: Killing Mint would cause serious problems. You'd get stuck doing more than an hour of communiry labor a day. You'd be stuck helping Primo until he's willing to ask for help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't think Thanny would like you killing Grampa Mint very much. Sheepy: Misyr: If Thanny has opinions on it, maybe he should make Mint stop trying to treat me like some scientific marvel that needs to be studied. Arsé-kun: Primo: You think you're the only one he does that to? Sheepy: Misyr: Just put your foot down and say no. Well, not even that seems to be working... Sheepy: Misyr: But I have a huge reason I don't want him taking blood samples from me! Sheepy: Mint: It is important, so I will not stop. Sheepy: Mint: It is to me. Sheepy: Misyr: Mint, have you ever heard lf a secret before? Sheepy: Mint:....If it is a secret, it must be very informative... Sheepy: Mint: Groundbreaking, even... Sheepy: Misyr: So, the schedule is Primo, Magnus, Myrrdin, Memrys, my grandfather, Maxi, Maxi, Mewlin, day off, Manteia, Morne, Malleus, and Merlin, yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: Because he's the one who's actually affected? Arsé-kun: Malleus: Meril who? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah. Forgot about him. Sheepy: Meril: ........ Sheepy: Misyr: You're between Maxi and Mewlin. Sheepy: Meril: I don't need your help. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't need it either, so I'll see if Vivian wants help from him. If not, he can just entertain Angra for a while. Arsé-kun: Malleus: And none of them learned their lesson that day. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I mean, if you know what I need help with, let me know and I'll ask it of Misyr. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can split myself into two, too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wanna learn that! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mmmm... There's risks involved, you know. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Austere me is split off from my main body, so I'm kind of missing my austere side in that time. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You can experience really embarrassing situations. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can't hurt to try once! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Once you know, you know. I have to be careful about this. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I say, leave that decision up to Primo. Arsé-kun: Primo: Denied. Sheepy: Myrrdin: There it is. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sorry. This is really dangerous stuff potentially. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aw!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Like, let's say you used it and cut off your serious side. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your boyfriend will have to deal with you clinging to him and making a fool of yourself. If you already do that, you'll be worse than usual. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... That's new? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your split-off will die if it gets flustered. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It'll look just like you, so it can ruin relationships. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It won't have your kinder side potentially, so it may say really nasty things. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's got feelings of its own and it can draw from your memory bank to remember everything about its past uses. Arsé-kun: Makenna: It's not worth it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can do it because it's something that meshes really well with who I am. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Primo can do it because he's the best mage of any of us. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You, you could easily ruin everything you've got. Like, what if you become convinced thaf the split-off is the real you? As long as it avoids its death and you don't recall that you're the original so you can reclaim it, it can steal away your life. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Austere doesn't necessarily have an attachment to life. As long as he can work and work, he'll feel fulfilled. But that's because I can carve off a piece of myself with those specific traits. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, be careful. Okay? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't mess with magic that can ruin your life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Got it... Sheepy: Misyr: Some life-altering magic's not bad. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Says the guy who went through the most shit possible. Sheepy: Misyr: That means that I've got experience! Arsé-kun: Manteia: The only person that's got Misyr beat is my dad! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Manteia: He gets punted into other worlds as a hobby. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, I can do that too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: He's also still alive and not a Merlin. Sheepy: Misyr: What a guy...... Sheepy: Mint: One day, maybe I will copy his example. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Please don't. Sheepy: Mint: ..........I'll only consider doing it. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: At least send a note before you get isekai'd! Sheepy: Mint: Is that possible? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: :3c Sheepy: Mint: I must try it. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Seir as usual* Would you like to test this? Sheepy: Mint: Traveling to other worlds like my son? Arsé-kun: Yog: Seeing if you can write a note before you get relocated. Sheepy: Mint:....Yes. *Hs pulls out his notebook* Arsé-kun: Yog: 5, 4. Sheepy: *Mint jots something down and hands the whole notebook to Mewlin* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ? Sheepy: Mint: It's what you requested. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin looks at the notebook* Sheepy: *All it says is "Bye"* Arsé-kun: *A Yog tentacle unfurls out from under a table, grabs Mint, and drags him out of sight. Get forcibly relocated, idiot* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm saved... Arsé-kun: Yog: If it had been a natural occurrence, there would have been no warning. Keep that in mind. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ....... Sheepy: Mint:...Of course. I must have a goodbye note ready in my room at all times. Arsé-kun: *Mint's audible from Yog's side of Seir* Arsé-kun: Yog: Not quite what I had in mind. Not so close, please. Sheepy: Maxi: Can that really happen to us...? Sheepy: Mint: Interesting. So this is what you talk from. I want to study it. Arsé-kun: Primo: It happened to Misyr and Manteia's father, among others. It absolutely can. Sheepy: Mint: I've seen him once since then. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Does this happen to him often? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll cut coms to look into this. That is unusual. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... So anyway, now what? Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I'll be busy helping Primo. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Are we not going to question what just happened? Sheepy: Misyr: What's to question? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's just Yog. Arsé-kun: Malleus: (ಠ ~ಠ ) Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, he's fine. Arsé-kun: Yog: Returning Mint now. I can't have these distractions. I was mid-process initially. Sheepy: Mint: It's all so fascinating. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Welcome back! How long was it on your side? Sheepy: Mint: Half an hour Sheepy: Mint: Did you miss me? Arsé-kun: Manteia: It's only been a minute! Sheepy: Mint: Did you? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Malleus did! Sheepy: Mint: Malleus...... Arsé-kun: Malleus: I did not! I was just concerned! Arsé-kun: *this does not help.* Sheepy: Mint: I understand. Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Are we done here? Sheepy: Mint: I can visit you more often. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I don't recommend that unless you want to end up like Morne. Sheepy: Mint: It would be interesting... Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm leaving. Sheepy: Mint: You are fascinating. Sheepy: Mint: Your mere presence can affect the course of entirely unrelated events... Arsé-kun: Manteia: And it's a from-birth curse, too. Didja get cursed on the way out or something?? Arsé-kun: *Malleus turns and starts walking away. He's displeased with the subject.* Sheepy: Mint: Comparatively, my curse is very boring... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If you demonstrate, I'm clawing your face. Sheepy: Mint: There is no need. Sheepy: Mint: After all, I have eaten recently. I would prefer not to change that. Arsé-kun: *Distantly, glass shatters. Malleus is outside of Maxi's range and still mad.* Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... He's angry. Why? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Because you brought up something he doesn't like talking about? Sheepy: Mint: Why his bad luck is a sensitive topic... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Because it killed Morne, obviously. Sheepy: Mint:.......... Sheepy: Mint: But we cannot die permanently outside of a few exceptions. Sheepy: Mint: So, no harm done... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Then what did you call him being a ghost? Alive? Sheepy: Mint: Of course. Sheepy: Mint: His body was still alive. Sheepy: Mint: You are alive when you sleep, but your mind is elsewhere. Sheepy: Mint: The same could be said for Morne. Arsé-kun: *background Primo smugging* Sheepy: Mint: Thus, Malleus has no need to worry himself about potentially killing us for real. Sheepy: Misyr: Have you heard of something called a lucky break...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Lucky? Malleus? Never. Sheepy: Misyr: But Morne not dying for real.... Could just be a stroke of luck, couldn't it? Sheepy: Mint: Not possible. Sheepy: Mint: Not around Malleus. Sheepy: Mint: Meaning, there is no need to worry. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Not that it matters! He avoids us like the plague. Sheepy: Mint: It's unfortunate. Sheepy: Mint: Most curses this family bears are disinteresting to me. Sheepy: Mint: His has unlimited possibilities... Sheepy: Mint: You can never quite expect how things will go wrong. Sheepy: Mint: With Maximillion, his blessing is predictable. There is not much to test out there. Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry... Sheepy: Mint: Your luck only impacts things that are determined by luck. Social interactions are based on the personalities and actions of the people involved. Socially, you have an overall rotten experience due to the personalities of those you attract due to the actions you take. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: He's saying you attract scumbags. Sheepy: Maxi: Why...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: 'Cause you give out money like it's nothing. *he stifles a yawn* Stop doing that. Sheepy: Maxi: ......*He clearly wants to say something, but he's holding himself back.* Sheepy: Misyr: When do I start? Tomorrow? Arsé-kun: Primo: It would be ideal. I'll teach you some of the fun stuff~ Sheepy: Misyr: Ehehehe. That excites me. Arsé-kun: Primo: With that, we're done here! Bye-bye! Arsé-kun: *Primo vanishes from view* Sheepy: Misyr: I should get going, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be ideal. I'm not keen on staying overnight without preplanning. Sheepy: Misyr: And I need to prepare for tomorrow. Sheepy: Misyr: See you all another time. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: See you in a few days! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Sheepy: Mint: I will be waiting. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't count on it... Arsé-kun: *Misyr and Raph exit scene* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Grampsy, how long you got left? Sheepy: Meril: The workday is over. We should head home. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Wokay! Nye-bye! Smell ya later! Sheepy: Mint:....I will see you later. Arsé-kun: *8, 9 and 10 exit scene* Sheepy: Maxi: I should head to bed soon. Arsé-kun: Makenna: You should. You had a super rough day. Sheepy: Maxi: There's extra rooms if you need one. Arsé-kun: Makenna: You read my mind. I'm not gonna chance my TP in your house, and not in this weather. Sheepy: Maxi: I won't charge you. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Why would you?? You have more money than a god! Sheepy: Maxi: I just wanted to assure you... Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'll give it a 6/10. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really good at this... Arsé-kun: Makenna: You're getting there though! Sheepy: Maxi: ...! Really...? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Really! Sheepy: Maxi: Wonderful! Arsé-kun: Manteia: .... *watching Makenna and Maxi head to the back* Arsé-kun: Manteia: That whole thing sucked. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Family drama is always the worst. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Is it? Is it, though? Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a mess where nobody wants to take a side unless they're fully devoted to it because it could easily end up biting us in the butt later. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's always over the most pointless things, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And you'd think Meril knows the cons to being sealed!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's had it easy. That's why he feels like he can inflict his curse on others. Arsé-kun: Manteia: 5's gonna kill him one of these days. Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...Then we'll be forced to bicker about that, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: 5 won't even show up 'cause he'll get stuck in a sewer grate. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahahaha! Very true. Arsé-kun: Manteia: King of getting trapped vs trapped wild animal. Fight! No one wins. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Misyr wins because he gets to toss around lies and act all smug. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm fairly certain he meant 5 versus 8. Arsé-kun: *Primo reappears, having gone exactly 0 meters away from where he'd been* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm aware. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Malleus wins because Max isn't there. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm.. Yeah, that works. Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, do either of you want to deal with that *gestures to Merlin napping against the counter* or should I? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Where does he go? Arsé-kun: Primo: Back to his college campus. I'm fairly certain his dorm mates don't care for me much. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. I've never been there before. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I've probably wandered around there before, but not in the real world. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Guess it's up to me anyway. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I didn't say no!! Arsé-kun: Primo: You two can figure it out ^^ Hasta la bye bye! *le gone.* Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Let's both go. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I guess! Hopefully no one recognizes you as mr. super tweet! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I doubt they will. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Better not say anything funny! Sheepy: Myrrdin: If I do say something funny, they might not recognize me. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And neither would anyone else, hardass. Arsé-kun: *Manteia slings Merlin over his shoulder. Merlin half-assedly objects and then gives up* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahaha. Let's get going. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Lets! Sheepy: *They teleport to the campus!* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Yeah, I've been here before. Lots of stress dreams. Tests and all. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can understand that. Arsé-kun: Manteia: There's also a succubus that hangs around here. Real nasty. Someone on campus is luck-yyyy. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You've had run-ins with them? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Gramps, I was raised by 'em. 'Couse I have. Unless you mean this one? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I mean this one. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sure have. Made me swear to stay off hospital grounds. Why would I wanna go there?? It's gotta be pure misery in there! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Maybe someone important is there. Arsé-kun: Manteia: She's a succubus. It's either her target or she's interested. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Succubi don't have significant others? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sometimes! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I couldn't imagine that. Sheepy: *A strong presence is approaching.* Arsé-kun: Manteia: We got a wyvern. Here, now of all places? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wyvern? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't want to have to fight a dragon. Sheepy: Myrrdin: My leg is still acting up some. Dealing with that would be a pain. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ..... At least I think it is? Sheepy: Grif: *He appears!* Arsé-kun: Manteia: ...?? Sheepy: Grif: State your reason for intruding on campus. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Strange wyvern. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I agree. Arsé-kun: Merlin: me too Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Griiif. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin... You've been kidnapped...? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I will save you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We're bringing him home. Sheepy: Grif: So you kidnapped him... only to bring him home? Horrible. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nah, nah... I coulda made it back myself.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't drink and teleport. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ahaha... Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's not a joke. That can get you into huge trouble. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin entered without signing in, too. So he is a lawbreaker just like these two. Can I believe him? Or is he full of lies? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* They're being honest. It is safe. No combat required. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: Do you need directions to his dorm? Arsé-kun: Manteia: That'd be great. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Fine. Follow me. Arsé-kun: *escort quest! yay.* Sheepy: *Grif turns and starts walking in the direction of the dorm* Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a nice campus. Maybe Angra will want to go one day. Arsé-kun: Manteia: You think that fae-ass trickster should be in public? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why can't he have the option to go to school and make friends? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Reparation bills. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I worry that he doesn't have enough friends. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I think it's important for him to have a chance. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then send him now. Why wait? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll ask him later if he wants it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's important to give him a choice. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Yeah, I suppose so. Sheepy: Grif: There's the dorm. Arsé-kun: Manteia: It's bigger than I expected. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Many people live here. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then why's it so quiet? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Good question. Sheepy: Grif: Most aren't back yet. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Back from what? It's too early in the month for winter vacation. Sheepy: Grif: Losing the path. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And the buildings stayed this intact?? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Dad kept them intact. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Yog: *paimon* Thank your Uncle. I had nothing to do with exteriors. Sheepy: Grif: Nyarlathotep? Sheepy: Grif: I see.... I will later. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, let's go in. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Damn, Seir's got their tentacles in everybody's business, don't they? Sheepy: Grif: That's my dad. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do I wanna know how that happened? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Dad and Dad made me in a character creator. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is a dragon... yes. You may know him. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I thought I was weird. Damn, ok. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...That dragon? Primo's dragon? Sheepy: Grif: Dove. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Myrrdin:......... Arsé-kun: Manteia: Wild! Did you come out of an egg? Sheepy: Grif: Dad knows more about my birth than I do. Arsé-kun: Yog: There are some things not to be shared. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yep, and this is most likely one of them. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a shock, though. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Seir is Primo's son-in-law... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yep, and this is most likely one of them. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a shock, though. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Seir is Primo's son-in-law... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can hardly believe it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Ironic, considering I outage him by quite a bit. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahahaha. Our family has some strange connections. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You think that's weird? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sort of. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Isn't it strange? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've heard weirder. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Like what? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Primo's student is King Arthur's descendant, she's met King Arthur, Arthur tends to hang with Sir Jaufre, and Sir Jaufre's looped back to the Yogfather, who's gonna end up Kay's dad in law, who's the older brother of Aru, and [omitted] Sheepy: Myrrdin: *confused math lady* Sheepy: Myrrdin:...He's involved in everything. Arsé-kun: Yog: It really helps with the eternal boredom. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You live a tough life, huh? Arsé-kun: Yog: I have had 15 minutes to myself in the last five days. Yes. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wow. You're like Primo. Sheepy: Grif: I hope Dad will be available for Christmas. Sheepy: Grif: He may just sleep through it like he did last year. Arsé-kun: Yog: I hope so as well. I may have to start waking him early. Sheepy: Grif: That may be the only choice... Sheepy: Grif: Even if it's very hard to wake him and he doesn't like being woken up very much. Sheepy: Grif: The fact that Christmas is cold... So sad. Sheepy: Grif: If he lived in Australia for half the year, maybe he would never need to hibernate. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have suggested relocating before. I am approximately this *spawns a quest arrow and makes it very tiny* close to forcibly relocating him. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Manteia: How..? Sheepy: Grif: Maybe we should relocate him. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is Dad. Dad can do anything. Even summon quest markers. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I see... He really is like Primo. Sheepy: Grif: No. Better. Arsé-kun: *Offended silence from Yog* Sheepy: *Myrrdin is sitting on the ground* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's looking up YA novels on his phone and sending Bedi nearly incomprehensible texts about them.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] Yea it was supernaturalist. I feel like Cosmo Supernaturalist Hill post metal plate surgry. the skys acurtain and bby im droppin with it Sheepy: Bedi: [text] Maybe you should come inside and lie down. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] Im downstairs. I dont wanna walk. I don wannaaaaä Sheepy: Bedi: [text] If I carry you, I may fall. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] thro w me in the elevator like th white woman of the year bullying a retail worker Sheepy: Bedi: [text] One moment. Sheepy: *Bedi comes outside a few moments later* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's still on Manteia's shoulder. Manteia is distracted by the Griflet* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin. Are you ready to come upstairs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd love to. Sheepy: Bedi: Here, I'll carry you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin pushes himself off of Mant and into Bedi.* Sheepy: *Bedi carries Merlin upstairs* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, it's alive. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Griflet was out there, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: Explains why he's not back yet. Sheepy: Bedi: He was talking to someone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Two of my Grampas. 3 n' 11. Sheepy: Bedi: Which one was that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Myrrdin n' Manteia. Grampa Myrrdin runs a twitter. Manteia doesn't have a filter. Sheepy: Bedi: I think he was talking to Manteia, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif's gonna learn new words... Sheepy: Bedi:...Oh no. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking wonderful. Means we don't need to explain shit. Sheepy: Bedi: This is Griflet we're talking about. Sheepy: Bedi: He's going to misinterpret things and ask us. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good thing I ain't sober. Sheepy: Bedi: I don't really want to deal with it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then don't. Fuck off. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :3c Sheepy: Bedi: I'll bring Merlin to bed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're so romantic~ Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, I just assumed you were tired... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I am. I teleported three times today! The adrenaline wore off! Sheepy: Bedi: You should rest, then. Sheepy: *Bedi carries Merlin to bed* Arsé-kun: *Fou watches* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you want anything, or do you just want to sleep? Arsé-kun: Merlin: light off. fou not to kill me. you Sheepy: Bedi: *He moves over to the light switch* Be good, Fou, okay? Arsé-kun: Fou: mraow! Sheepy: Bedi: *He pats Fou before turning the light off. He returns to Merlin's side* Sheepy: Bedi: I'll stay with you until you're asleep. Arsé-kun: *Merlin spends the next five minutes wrapping himself around Bedi as convolutedly as possible. Untangle yourself from my dead man's grip trap. Suffer my curse* Sheepy: *Bedi realizes his mistake. He had plans. Not anymore.* Arsé-kun: *Fou gets onto Bedi's lap. Now he's really not moving* Sheepy: *Bedi decides that it's bed time. He's not getting free anyway* Arsé-kun: *A few hours pass. Something is smacking Bedi's cheek* Sheepy: Bedi:....Mmm...? Merlin...It's too early... Arsé-kun: Fou: Raaaoooooooww! *smack, smack* Mrawh! Myah! Sheepy: Bedi: Fou... Are you hungry...? But it's so early... Arsé-kun: *Fou smacks him with additional claws* Arsé-kun: Fou: Nyah! Sheepy: Bedi: Oww! *He sits up* Fou, that hurt! Arsé-kun: Fou: Aaa! *he hops onto the bed and stares down at Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi: What is it...? Arsé-kun: Fou: Myarin! Sheepy: Bedi: *He stands up* ....Hmm? I was on the floor...? Sheepy: Bedi: *He stretches* ...Ugh, I'm stiff. Arsé-kun: *Fou stares up at him, walks in a circle on the bed, and stares at him again* Sheepy: Bedi:...Where's Merlin? Arsé-kun: *Merlin is Absent.* Sheepy: Bedi:....? Merlin... woke up before me? ...Maybe he just needed to go to the bathroom. Or he can't sleep... ...What time is it...? Arsé-kun: *If it helps any, the door's open still.* Sheepy: *Bedi peers through the door* Arsé-kun: *nothing looks out of place from Here* Sheepy: *Bedi goes through the door* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's dead asleep in the floor again. Kay's door is closed. The main door is open.* Sheepy: Bedi:.........? Sheepy: *Bedi walks through the main door* Arsé-kun: *Fou goes with him* Sheepy: Bedi: ......Merliiin...? Arsé-kun: Fou: Myaaaa? Sheepy: Bedi: He's not here... Arsé-kun: *Fou is sniffing around* Sheepy: *Agravain is approaching the elevator door.* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima is trailing behind Agravain, crowbar over his shoulder. He spots Bedi and balks* Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Arsé-kun: *Fou bristles. How scary.* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you two... need something...? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Go back to wherever you came from. We're busy. Sheepy: *Agravain gives Bedi an annoyed glance before turning his attention towards the elevator* Sheepy: Bedi: My boyfriend is missing. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm looking for him. Sheepy: Bedi: You two having weapons isn't a good look, everything considered. Sheepy: Agravain: You're being distracting. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Ignore him, Veins. I'll stay. Go. Call and I'll murder it. Sheepy: *Agravain lifts up a sword before cutting through the elevator door like a hot knife through butter. The door is red where the sword contacted it!* Sheepy: Bedi: Our elevator door...! Y-you can just hit the button to call it! It'll open!! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Not like that it isn't. Programming is bricked. Sheepy: Bedi:...What? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Don't make me repeat myself. Sheepy: *Agravain carefully pulls the door away.* Arsé-kun: *The elevator is a floor or two down. It's not moving at all.* Sheepy: Agravain: It's stuck between floors. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Then jump. Break your neck while you're at it. Sheepy: Agravain: Break yours first. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I'd love to. Sheepy: Agravain: Why wait? The perfect drop is... No. Let's focus on what's important. Sheepy: *Agravain sheathes the sword and hesitantly grabs onto the cable* Sheepy: Agravain: If I die from this, I'll come back and sue you. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Die, then. Sheepy: Agravain: Don't count on me making your wish come true. *He shifts himself from thr floor onto the cable and starts slowly shimmying down* Sheepy: Bedi: I'm sure you can patiently wait until the elevator is fixed... or just use the stairs...! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Do you want your man back or not? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Are you... holding him hostage? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: No, stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: Umm... well... considering the weapons... I just thought... Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Can't say the guard's doing his job. Veins insisted he do this. Weirdo. Sheepy: Bedi:...Where is Merlin? Is he okay? Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet is sleeping right now, I think. Arsé-kun: *Nakajima looks towards the elevator* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Tell him to do his job before I take this crowbar to his business. Sheepy: Bedi:....He's in the elevator...?! Sheepy: Bedi:..Hold on. I'll try to wake him, but I can't promise anything... Sheepy: *Bedi enters the main room and starts knocking on Grif's door* Arsé-kun: *Fou doesn't follow him back. No response from Grif. Or Yog, even* Sheepy: *Bedi knocks on Grif's door some more. No response.* Arsé-kun: *This doesn't wake Arthur either. Not big surprise.* Sheepy: *It's disturbing Aru's sleep. She doesn't appreciate it.* Sheepy: Bedi: ...Maybe Griflet's in the elevator, too...?! Sheepy: *Bedi looks to Kay's door. He's conflicted.* Arsé-kun: Kay: WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING OUT THERE, FUCK OFF! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay! You're awake! Thank goodness! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, there's trouble! Arsé-kun: *Kay comes out a few moments later, grumpy* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck me. At this hour? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin's in an elevator, Griflet's not responding, there's someone with a crowbar, and Gawain's brother broke the elevator door! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Let me get my sword. This sounds like a clusterfuck. Sheepy: Bedi: Gawain's brother had a sword...! Sheepy: Bedi: It melted through the elevator door... Arsé-kun: Kay: Which fucking one, Bedi? Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Sheepy: Bedi: Agravain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who gave the torture fetishist a magic sword. Kill me now. Sheepy: Bedi: Now he can cut people and burn them at the same time... Arsé-kun: Kay: Forget that. *he grabs his sword* Lets boogie. Sheepy: *Bedi exits the main room and returns to Nakajima* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima's got his crowbar under his arm and Fou in his hands* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ..... *dropping Fou* You're not going down there, if that's what you're about to suggest. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Ofcourse not. But... Sheepy: Bedi: What can we do...? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Hell if I know. Talk to people. *he looks down the elevator shaft* Pray Agravain hangs himself on the cable. He's still alive. Arsé-kun: *Kay is not happy to be here* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Kay. Agravain, he, ummm.. Sheepy: Bedi: Grabbed onto the cable and went down. Arsé-kun: Kay: why. Arsé-kun: Kay: why is he getting into the elevator. Sheepy: Bedi: Because Merlin is in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why is. Sheepy: Bedi:...Why is Merlin in the elevator? Arsé-kun: *nobody knows.* Sheepy: Bedi: I woke up and he was gone. Fou was very upset... He managed to get my face with his claws... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not bleeding, so he didn't do shit. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, Fou wouldn't do that normally. Sheepy: Bedi: So it must be serious. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Between floors, right? Sheepy: Bedi: It is, apparently. Otherwise, they would just use the door. Sheepy: Bedi: What if Griflet is also in the elevator? Arsé-kun: Kay: Let's go downstairs. Meet them on the way down if we're lucky. Sheepy: Bedi:...Right. Good idea. Arsé-kun: *Has Agravain gotten into the elevator yet?* Sheepy: *Almost! He's about to get onto the top of it so he can open the door.* Sheepy: *Agravain carefully places his feet down onto the roof of the elevator and starts trying to open the door on the top of it.* Arsé-kun: *The elevator is up to safety code and isn't easy to open* Sheepy: Agravain:...Ugh. Sheepy: *Agravain attempts once more, pulling with all of his might!* Arsé-kun: *Janitor approved sealing. Calogrenant approved sealing. OSHA.* Sheepy: Agravain:.... Sheepy: *Agravain pulls out the sword again and starts trying to cut through it* Arsé-kun: *This goes better. Risky, but more effective* Sheepy: *As soon as he can push the door out from its socket, he drops into the elevator* Arsé-kun: *Upon entering the elevator, the first thing Agravain sees is Merlin seated on the floor, not moving. The second thing Agravain sees is a white and purple? creature holding up Merlin. The third thing Agravain sees is that the back wall of the elevator has been replaced with the sights of elsewhere, and the creature has come through there. The creature "looks" up at Agravain.* Sheepy: Agravain:......! *He readies his sword* Sheepy: Agravain: ....Hang on, Merlin. Arsé-kun: *Merlin incoherently groans* Sheepy: *Agravain lunges at the creature, trying to jab it with his sword.* Arsé-kun: *The sword goes through it cleanly. Too cleanly. No damage.* Sheepy: Agravain:....! Sheepy: *Aggy backs off slowly, still pointing the sword at the creature. He hesitantly bemds down to pick up Merlin.* Sheepy: *Aggy lifts up Merlin* Arsé-kun: *No resistance from the creature or Merlin. There's nothing the creature can do about this. Physically.* Sheepy: Agravain: *He backs off, trying to figure out his escape route* Arsé-kun: *The only route is Up. The elevator is between floors.* Sheepy: Agravain:......Merlin. You must wake up. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... Sheepy: Agravain: No luck... Sheepy: Agravain:... *He bangs his foot on the floor* Arsé-kun: Kay: *from the floor below* You alive up there?! Sheepy: Agravain: I am! We need the elevator to go down! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll put in some effort, but good luck! Is dickhead alive? Sheepy: Agravain: Merlin is alive currently, although he's unresponsive. Arsé-kun: Kay: For fuck's sake. Sheepy: *Agravain places Merlin down by the door and hesitantly approaches the creature* Arsé-kun: *you want to approach it. You want to approach it. You Want to Approach It.* Sheepy: *Agravain can't help but get closer.* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is now in front of the creature, which is "staring" down at him. The elevator is behind him. What will he do?* Sheepy: Agravain:.....? .....! Sheepy: *Agravain slashes at it with his sword!* Arsé-kun: *Hit! It's not happy about this.* Sheepy: *Agravain doesn't care for its feelings, instead opting to take a second swipe at it.* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is well known to not care about feelings. Anyway, hit* Sheepy: *Agravain, in an attempt to force it to flee, continues to attack it.* Arsé-kun: *It doesn't budge, taking the hits like a champ.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 9 Arsé-kun: *It's still staring at him. Despite not having done much, Agravain's getting tired. mp -10.* Sheepy: *Agravain is determined to make it flee. He continues to attack, although his movements are somewhat sluggish.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *the creature starts bending its arms up to grab his shoulders* Sheepy: Agravain:...?! Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *The creature's hands are on Agravain's shoulders. There is some pressure, like it's trying to make him sit down, but not a lot of it.* Sheepy: *Agravain tries to shake it off.* Arsé-kun: *It's got a hold on him. At least it doesn't hurt?* Sheepy: Agravain: *He begins struggling more.* Arsé-kun: *The creature takes a hand off Agravain. It is thinking. Calculating. Looking for something on the ground.* Sheepy: *Agravain stumbles back. He's feeling very worn out.* Arsé-kun: *Does he, perchance, want to.... Sit Down?* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *No! He refuses!* Sheepy: *Agravain's mind is feeling clearer. He's feeling confident that he can continue to hold off the creature with his swo... Where did his sword go?* Arsé-kun: *It's been reintroduced to his stomach, why?* Sheepy: Agravain: Aaaa....aaaauuughhh....!! Sheepy: *Agravain collapses to his knees* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Agravain: *He shakily tries to pull himself away from the creature and towards the elevator* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is grabbed again.* Sheepy: Agravain: Uugh...! No...! Sheepy: Agravain: Let go of me...! Let go...! Sheepy: Agravain: *He tries to pull himself away from it. The pain from having a sword in his stomach isn't helping.* Arsé-kun: *It lets go of Agravain, and starts reaching past him* Sheepy: Agravain:.....! Sheepy: Agravain: No...! Leave him alone! Merlin! Y...you have to wake up...! Merlin!! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Huh? Wha'? Arsé-kun: *Merlin's head snaps up and he looks around before looking back* Sheepy: Agravain: Merlin! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Jesus, Agravain, hold on, uh! Arsé-kun: *Merlin's spellcasting is interrupted by getting Grabbed.* Sheepy: Agravain:....! Sheepy: Agravain:...*He firmly grasps the hilt of his sword and pulls it out of his stomach* Uuughhh....! ... *He swings the sword down onto the creature's arm!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin changes tactics and casts healing!* Sheepy: Agravain: *He stumbles towards the elevator* Sheepy: Agravain: We can't win...! We...we just have to hold on until Kay finds someone who can get the elevator moving! Sheepy: *Something hits the roof of the elevator. Hard.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin jumps and looks up* Sheepy: *Grif slips in through the entrance on top* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif! What is that thing? Sheepy: Grif: *yawn* Tired... everyone is too loud. Don't scream about being attacked. People are trying to sleep. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...? It's a dimensional shambler... Yes. Not to be confused with non-dimensional shamblers. Arsé-kun: *Merlin gives Grif a buff! Go get it tiger* Sheepy: Grif: *He lunges towards the dimensional shambler and begins hacking at it!* Sheepy: *Agravain, meanwhile, has made his way to the elevator. He plops down near the door, looking exhausted.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin heals him again! Flowers in your elevator! Flowers in your elevator with blood on them!* Sheepy: *Agravain is tightly gripping his stomach, applying pressure on it to stop the bleeding* Sheepy: Agravain:....Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, Agravain? Sheepy: Agravain: If you had forced me to go through kindergarten again by not waking up there, I would have tracked you down and punished you for your actions. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... What? Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: I trust the punishing part! Sheepy: *Agravain looks over in Merlin's direction, his gaze unfocused.* Sheepy: Agravain:...I'd really punish you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I believe that, don't you worry! Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... *he crawls over to check on Agravain* Sheepy: *Agravain is out cold.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aggy?! Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs Agravain so he doesn't just fall out when the doors open* Sheepy: *Agravain lies limply in his arms, blood trickling from his mouth. His breathing is ragged.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh no, oh no, *merlin spams more healing!* Sheepy: *The elevator finally stops on the bottom floor. It dings and the doors open.* Arsé-kun: *Kay was so sure to look away, and then looked on instinct. regret. regret. regret* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Merlin, you're okay...! Thank goodness...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I am, but Aggy's not! Hos-pit-al~~ Sheepy: Bedi: ....! Of course...! Sheepy: Bedi: .....Most likely, none of them are awake... Arsé-kun: Kay: Both of us call. You get the main building. I'll bitch at the Detective. Sheepy: Bedi: I'll do that. Sheepy: *Bedi pulls out his phone and calls the main building* Arsé-kun: *Dr. Romani picks up on the 5th ring* Sheepy: Bedi: Hello...? Is this the hospital...? Arsé-kun: Romani: Munez Clinic, Archiman speaking. What's the issue? Sheepy: Bedi: Someone is bleeding out. Sheepy: Bedi: There's a huge wound in his stomach...! Sheepy: Bedi: I think he may have been stabbed. Arsé-kun: Romani: Uh! That IS an issue!-- I mean, yes, I understand. I'll send someone right over. Where are you? Sheepy: Bedi: The dorms. Sheepy: Bedi: Bottom floor. Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Romani: Got it. Stay on the line please, I'll be calling the doctors. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: Romani: You're very welcome! Sheepy: Bedi: I'm worried... Should we be doing anything else...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm working on it, but there's only so much I can do! Sheepy: Bedi: I know... Arsé-kun: *Kay has taken up the hobby of just listing cusses until someone picks up* Sheepy: *Holmes finally picks up.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Hello? *He sounds sleepy* Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker. Took long enough. Get your damn husband. There's Problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: By "problems" I mean "Someone that isn't Grif got stabbed" and it's bad. Sheepy: Holmes: .......... *Other than his breathing, he's silent.* Sheepy: Holmes: Stabbed.... Husband....? ..... Sorry... hold on... Sheepy: *Holmes audibly shifts to another location, still carrying the phone with him.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... wake up. Arsé-kun: Watson: *distinguished noise* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson.... Watson... *He shakes Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: wh... What? Sheepy: Holmes:....Call for you. Your husband got stabbed. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Holmes, you're right here. Give me the phone. Sheepy: *Holmes hands Watson the phone* Arsé-kun: *Kay tells Watson what's going on. Watson is now Awake.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes, you HAVE to listen to whole messages. Get out of the way. Sheepy: Holmes:..........? Arsé-kun: Watson: Medical emergency. You aren't needed for this. Sheepy: *Holmes gives Watson a tired look* Sheepy: Holmes:....I'm not needed... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Sherlock, go the hell to sleep. It's late. Sheepy: Holmes: *He plops down onto the bed* Arsé-kun: *Watson is up now. we don't need to watch this beyond him nearly tripping on Aza snoozing somewhere he shouldn't be.* Sheepy: Bedi: Is he on his way? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, Watson's up. Sheepy: Bedi: Great. Now we wait...! Sheepy: Bedi:.....I hope they can do something for him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why wouldn't they?? Arsé-kun: Romani: *on phone w/bedi* I just saw Raphael overhead. He'll be there momentarily. Sheepy: Bedi: Over... ...? ...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Romani: You're welcome. I'll be heading over as soon as you confirm his presence. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh. He's here. Arsé-kun: *Right after Bedi says this, Raphael stumbles in, brushing dirt off his coat and closing his wings. There is no proof that he got under a 5 and landed poorly again.* Arsé-kun: Romani: Great. I'll hang up and head over myself. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Raphael: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Raph hurries over, kneels down, and covers the scene with his wings.* Arsé-kun: *The clown is eventually shoo'd out. That being Merlin.* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, are you okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Tired but okay! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wish I knew how I got here though! Sheepy: Bedi: I woke up and you were gone. Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: Bedi: Arthur and Aru slept through it, but it was clear that you had left through the front door... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?? ??? Sheepy: Bedi: Fou woke me up. I was on the floor... Arsé-kun: Merlin: There was a Thing in the elevator... I guess it caused this. Sheepy: Bedi: Thing...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Big purple and white thing. It's arms were longer than the whole it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's what got Aggy, I think. Sheepy: Bedi: That's frightening... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we gonna need to start locking doors? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if it took over an elevator like that, locks probably don't matter. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Yikes. Sheepy: Grif: *He walks in* Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet... You're surprisingly unharmed. How did it go? Arsé-kun: *Kay looks to Grif* Sheepy: Grif:....It was tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Can you say something normal please? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: "It was tasty". Arsé-kun: Kay: I hate it here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif, what was that? Sheepy: Grif: Dimensional Shambler. Where were its friends...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: There's more of them..?? Sheepy: Grif: Of course. They hunt in packs. Arsé-kun: Kay: So this was an oddity? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good! I don't think Aggy could've taken a whole pack... Sheepy: Grif: It was a surprise. Sheepy: Grif: Most humans wouldn't do that. It might get infected. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yech. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I owe Aggy one now, big-time. Never thought I'd say that.. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Bedi: We should probably tell Gawain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Tomorrow. There's no way in hell he'd answer us now. Sheepy: Bedi: ...True. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I *yawn* I third tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's get some sleep... if we can. Sheepy: Grif: Where will his sword go? Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll hold onto it. It's his property, after all. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Be careful. Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course. Sheepy: Grif: It was used to stab the Dimensional Shambler before it was used on Agravain, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Noted. Sheepy: Grif: So it might infect him. If you cut yourself on it, it may infect you. Sheepy: Grif: I don't know if Dimensional Shamblers can spread disease. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know either. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Anyone can become a doctor, it seems... Arsé-kun: *Raph doesn't bother correcting him* Sheepy: Bedi: Please be nice, Griflet. He's doing his best. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: Enough of that. Is that the only thing to fight down here? The smell's getting to me. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Well. About that. Arsé-kun: Kay: oh no. Sheepy: Grif: There's just one thing that doesn't make much sense to me. Sheepy: Grif: How did it get into the elevator to begin with? That is the source of my confusion, maybe. Sheepy: Grif: Perhaps its lack of pack can be explained by it having no friends because it had an objectionable personality. Arsé-kun: Kay: It was an idiot with no friends and a shit personality that thought it could do everything itself. Sheepy: Grif: However, this did not seem to be within its realm of capabilities. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we need to puzzle over that now? Sheepy: Grif: So, we may not yet be done fighting. It may have a friend somewhere. Arsé-kun: Kay: *groan* Sheepy: Grif: By sleeping, we may lure that friend out... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... You know, suddenly I don't want to. Sheepy: Grif: It is a plan. Sheepy: Grif: You can stay awake if you choose to. I will sleep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm going to regardless. I'm exhausted... Sheepy: Bedi: I'll stay by your side. I'll try to stay awake and keep a watchful eye. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please. Sheepy: Bedi: If Jaufre was around, he might be useful for once... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's a new sentence. Arsé-kun: Kay: But yeah. Agreed. Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't see him around, but I suppose he also has no comfortable place to sleep within our dorm... Sheepy: Grif: By the way. Arsé-kun: Kay: what Now. Sheepy: Grif: If it had a friend, we may want to return soon. Sheepy: Grif: Aru was left all alone, basically. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do it i- !!! Arsé-kun: *Kay immediately bails to go check on Aru.* Sheepy: Grif: Let's follow him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... I am not doing stairs. Sheepy: Grif:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Sheepy: Grif: *stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... One more teleport won't kill me, I'm sure... Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, ler's take the stairs slowly, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll sleep on the floor. No thanks. 'm falling asleep standing here. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin.... Sheepy: Bedi:....It targeted you. Sheepy: Bedi: So... We should go upstairs. Sheepy: Bedi: If nothing else, we aren't as exposed there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... If I don't make it, Fou gets tomorrow's lunch.. Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay. We'll take things slowly.. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Sheepy: *Grif grabs Merlin and tosses him over his shoulder* Arsé-kun: *Sack of potato ass* Sheepy: Grif: Now we can go as fast as we want. Yippeeeee. *He starts running up the stairs* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *sleepily* yippeee.... Sheepy: *Bedi sighs and follows after Grif* Arsé-kun: *By the time Bedi gets there, Kay's already settled himself next to Aru.* Sheepy: *Aru is happy to have Kay there. She now feels safer.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hasn't woken up once. How very helpful, past and future king* Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... hmmmm... Arthur sleeps through a lot... *He dumps Merlin on the floor* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ow! Sheepy: Grif: We've arrived. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Couldn't you stand to be more gentle?? Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... I suppose so. Sheepy: Grif: Is this a sleepover? Sheepy: *Bedi arrives* Arsé-kun: Kay: It is now. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I wasn't even invited... Sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey Grif. You're invited. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I feel so special... Kay invited me to a sleepover... Sheepy: Grif: *He plops down onto the ground* Sheepy: *Grif goes to sleep* Arsé-kun: *Fou hops onto Merlin's chest and stares expectantly at Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi:...Sorry, Fou. Give me a moment. Sheepy: *He leaves for a moment and returns with two blankets. He puts one on Kay and Aru. After lying down next to Merlin, he covers Merlin and himself with the other blanket.* Arsé-kun: *Fou unburies himself from blanket hell and starts kneading. And purring. No survivors* Arsé-kun: -Saturday, December 4th- Sheepy: *Aru, as usual, awakens fairly early.* Arsé-kun: *Aru is also, how do you say, trapped. Kay's with her, that's a plus. The everyone else scattered on the floor is a minus* Sheepy: Aru: ....??? Arsé-kun: Fou: mraaaaoooww! Sheepy: Aru: Good morning, Fou... Arsé-kun: *Fou jumps up onto Kay's arm and lightly smacks Aru's face. hey. hey. feed me* Sheepy: Aru: Fou... I can't do much for you... Arsé-kun: Fou: ... *does this make more sense at a 45° angle, bud?* Sheepy: Aru: Fou... If I move, I may wake everyone... Sheepy: *Jauf walks in, not at all trying to walk quietly. He's cheery.* Arsé-kun: Fou: Meow! Sheepy: Jauf: Goooood morning, everyone! ... Hmmm? What happened here? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm. sleepover. Arsé-kun: Yog: *helpfully, from Andromalius* A defensive maneuver due to a Shambler getting into the building last night. Sheepy: Jauf: A shambler, hm? Wonder how that happened. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm not quite sure. I was not watching at the time, and it was alone. Overall, an oddity. Sheepy: Jauf:....Alone...? Arsé-kun: Yog: A single entity. I'll look into it when I've finished my work. Sheepy: Jauf: So, never... Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Correction. Finished the once-a-year winter work. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, of course, of course! Sheepy: *Jauf walks into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *And there's Yog, with his headset and hair pulled back, having decided he was going to take a work break. He stares* Sheepy: *Jauf approaches Yog* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I was hoping to not be observed until I was done here. Morning, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Good to see you taking a break, my friend! *He slaps Yog on the back... hard, before continuing to laugh and repeatedly slap him on the back.* Arsé-kun: *15 dmg. 15 dmg. CRIT! 30 dmg, 15 dmg* Sheepy: Jauf: What are you playing? Mario? Arsé-kun: Yog: *having taken physical damage* ... Modded street fighter 3. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Are you trying to learn how to be a street fighter, my friend? Can your Nintendo really teach you that? Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't think I'd enjoy it in practice. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm. I understand. Arsé-kun: *I would say "There's the sound of Arthur drowsily unrolling himself from his cape (and 3 blankets and half a sheet)" but that's almost silent and not in this room. yknow* Sheepy: Aru: Oh...! Arthur! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Morning.... Sheepy: Jauf: Good morning, my king!! *He pops his head out of the kitchen to see Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Were you awoken by the shambler? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The... Pardon? Sheepy: Jauf: I guess not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did something happen? Sheepy: Jauf: Not sure of the details. Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits up and notices the surroundings* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... How are we to move in this scenario? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, that's the interesting part. Sheepy: Jauf: You can't without waking someoe. Aru's stuck, too Arsé-kun: Arthur: You aren't going to help? Sheepy: Jauf: What can I do? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I was hoping you would think of something. Sheepy: Jauf: My idea is a pot and a pan. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Denied. You're not Cai. Sheepy: Jauf: Hhmmmm... Arsé-kun: Fou: mroooow! Sheepy: *Jauf approaches Arthur* Sheepy: *Jauf suddenly lifts up Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: *Jauf places him down gently near the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Anything for you, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now, how do we free Aru from her predicament...? Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf: Pots and pans? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Kay will kill us both. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: mrrr? Sheepy: Jauf: Kay will give you food if you wake him. Arsé-kun: Fou: .... Arsé-kun: *Fou climbs onto Kay's face and loafs. Right there.* Arsé-kun: *Kay brushes Fou off. denied* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... This will be a challenge. Sheepy: Jauf: Next idea. Sheepy: Jauf: Elyan, wake up Kay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Oh, no. Arsé-kun: Fou: merwo! Sheepy: *Elyan flies over to Kay and pulls him off the couch and onto Grif* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Miraculously, this doesn't wake Kay. Not even a little. What power.* Sheepy: Grif:......? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sorry, Griflet. Sheepy: *Grif yawns and starts going back to sleep* Sheepy: *Aru sits up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you need assistance from there? Sheepy: Aru:..I think so. Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets as close as he reasonably can and extends a hand towards her. He's gonna try* Sheepy: *Aru accepts his hand* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is able to pull her over to his side of the mass grave sleepover without incident* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you, Arthur! Sheepy: Jauf: The back of the sofa would have been faster and safer... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very welcome! Now, lets.... ... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... I wish I had thought of that. Sheepy: Aru: I was concerned about falling and waking everyone... Sheepy: Jauf:....Well, I guess you have it for the future, my king! Arsé-kun: *Arthur's stomach answers faster than Arthur himself does. Well. I guess we know the end of that last sentence.* Sheepy: Jauf:.....You're hungry, my king? I can cook for you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. Please do, without flooding the room with apples. Sheepy: Jauf: Worry not. I will do no such thing. Sheepy: Jauf: What would you like? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No preference. Aru? Sheepy: Aru: Anything is okay! Sheepy: Jauf: My friend. Did you plan to join us for breakfast? Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't see why not. You know my suggestion type. Sheepy: Jauf: I do. Sheepy: Jauf: Doesn't the prospect of eating billions of cookies frighten you? Arsé-kun: Yog: Why would it?? Sheepy: Jauf: It'll give you a stomach ache. Arsé-kun: Yog: Ah, you meant all at once. Sheepy: Jauf: That's what Christmas entails. Arsé-kun: Yog: I've done it every year. Why worry now? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe something not sweet for breakfast would be good. Arsé-kun: Yog: I won't stop you. Sheepy: Jauf: Omelettes it is, then. Sheepy: *Jauf begins cooking omelettes* Arsé-kun: *Yog could look at what happened last night. Could. Yog opts to continue playing street fighter, poorly* Sheepy: *Aftef a while, Jauf finishes cooking* Arsé-kun: *Fou sits on the table near Aru. waiting* Sheepy: *Jauf serves the food!* Arsé-kun: *Fou keeps staring. Giv eggy* Sheepy: *Jauf gives Fou some egg* Arsé-kun: *Fou is delighted. Bond up* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fantastic job, Sir Jaufre! Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Thank you, my king! I've worked hard to learn to cook! ... The food from our times left a lot to be desired. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It truly did! Sheepy: Jauf: Modern food is wonderful! It has flavor! Arsé-kun: Yog: More than prior times, certainly. Sheepy: Jauf: Although, some stuff isn't very good. Arsé-kun: Yog: Some things were most likely not intended to be consumed. Sheepy: Jauf: Like doritos. Or candy. Arsé-kun: Yog: Skill issue. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you think the young ones will be joining us any time soon? Sheepy: Jauf:......Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Good question. Arsé-kun: Yog: At the current rate? Not without assistance. Sheepy: Jauf: Should we really wake them? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: Jauf: Last night must have been rough on them... hmmm.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I see no reason to wake them now. Sheepy: Jauf: That too. Their classes haven't started yet. Arsé-kun: *Fou gets off the table and trots away* Sheepy: Aru: Where's Fou going? Arsé-kun: *she's answered by Merlin shouting in pain. good morning. get bit get bit get bit get bit* Sheepy: Aru: Merlin?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't even do anything to deserve getting bitten this time!! Sheepy: Aru: Fou is mad that nobody woke up and fed him, I think. Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre fed him, but is an omelette enough? Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's plenty! Sheepy: *Bedi mumbles in his sleep and shifts closer to Merlin. He slept through the shout entirely.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....will you shut up? Sheepy: Grif: Ghhhh... Arsé-kun: *Kay starts rolling over and Realizes the Problem* Arsé-kun: Kay: ?! Sheepy: Grif: P-P-Pre.... Arsé-kun: Kay: How the hell did I end up down here?? Sorry, Moron. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, Elyan did that. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna wring his neck. Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre told him to wake you! He wasn't specific how! Arsé-kun: Kay: Ughhh.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Haha! You two are both the same color as the slime! Sheepy: Jauf: Don't try to excuse his actions by acting like he doesn't know. He might not, but he probably did it to mess with you. Sheepy: Grif: P-pre...m-m... Sheepy: Aru: So this is how Jaufre used to be... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Constantly. Sheepy: Jauf:.........Well, I'm not like that now... Sheepy: Aru: That's because you don't have a crush on anyone. Sheepy: Jauf:..........I'd hope that I'm better than that by now. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets off of Grif.* Sheepy: Grif: *His face is still bright red* Arsé-kun: *So is Kay's. Graceful boyfriends* Sheepy: Jauf: Did you all want breakfast? Maybe you could let us know what happened after we eat. Sheepy: Grif: Ahhh. A guy was stabbed. There was a dimensional shambler. It was tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: What part of "after we eat" flew over your head, Moron?? Sheepy: Grif:....Hm? Flew over my head? Arsé-kun: Kay: Figurative! Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Hungry.... Sheepy: Grif: His sword was cool... Sheepy: Grif: It looked like Aru's somewhat... I bet it was tasty. Arsé-kun: *Yog applies his hands to his face and sighs* Sheepy: Aru:...Please don't eat Excalibur. Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet. Save this talk for after eating. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Sheepy: Grif: Nobody wants to talk to me... I'll go mope in the corner... yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can I get a little help down here? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... I don't know how to help. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Griflet, I am currently in your kitchen. At least come say hello first. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is here? Sheepy: *Grif goes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Dad is here* Sheepy: Grif: It's a Christmas miracle... Sheepy: Grif: Hohoho. Merry Christmas. Hohohoho. Arsé-kun: Yog: It's the 4th. Sheepy: Grif:....Hohohohoho. Hooohooohooo. Arsé-kun: *Fou looks around for the owl* Sheepy: Jauf: Will omelettes work for everyone else? Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds fine. Where've you been? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Did you miss me? Arsé-kun: Kay: god, no. I wanna know what you've fucked up recently. Sheepy: Jauf: You know that one professor? Arsé-kun: Kay: Which? Sheepy: Jauf: Herbert. The one who teaches anatomy... I think? Sheepy: Jauf: I owe him a favor. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. Did you die? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not Grif. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm human. I don't take my life for granted. I try not to die because I expect that to be the end of the game if I do. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, sorry I asked. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! No, no, I'm not offended. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is unable to free himself, meanwhile. Karma for Merlin. Jail 1000 years* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bedi, please move... Sheepy: Bedi: ...........don't go in there, Merlin. *He hugs Merlin closer* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Why not, babe? Sheepy: Bedi:...it's full of bluntensmoken, Merlin... Arsé-kun: *Merlin fails to repress both a snort and laughter* Sheepy: *Bedi sleepily opens his eyes, having been woken by the laughter next to him* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's laughing so hard that there are tears.* Sheepy: Bedi:......?? Arsé-kun: Kay: That was the least spooky thing you've ever said. Morning. You're the last one up. Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Kay: You were saying weird shit again. Today you told Merlin not to go into a cave because of "bluntensmoken". Arsé-kun: Yog: *muttering* y' gnaiih, lloig-fm'lat wgah’n fahf nw. [tl: my father, mind-fire (weed) resides [in] this place] Sheepy: Bedi:???? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon, but I haven't understood a word for the past two minutes. Sheepy: Jauf: You know how the poppy can affect people in a certain way, yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, certain plants can habe similar effects if burned. Sheepy: Jauf: It can damage your body and affect your brain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like those plants some peasantry would smoke and then perish? Sheepy: Jauf: I suppose. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please tell me it's at least safer now. Sheepy: Jauf:....I doubt it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's not usually plants that'll poison you, at least. Usually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: When done right, anyway. It's ok. Sheepy: Bedi: Alcohol is a type of drug, too. Anything that is addictive can be dangerous. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't even mention it. I might want it. Sheepy: Bedi: This all reminds me. Arthur, when do you plan to get a check-up? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er? Sheepy: Bedi: For your health. Arsé-kun: *everyone else can get food meanwhile i guess idk* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is that a more common occurrence now? Sheepy: Bedi: You may want to visit the hospital today so you can speak to Raphael or Watson and request an appointment with them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't see why not. Sheepy: Bedi: Great. We may end up needing to go there today anyway. But we probably should get a thank you gift.... Sheepy: Bedi:...Oh. I have to text Gawain. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll do it. I'm faster. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Gawain] Aggy got stabbed saving me from a thing last night, related to why the elevator's busted Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] What?????? Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] Whder is Avravajn onow Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Gawain] Hospital, probably. The doctors got his ass. Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] Thabks Arsé-kun: Merlin: I got typo'd at. I think he's gonna jump the stairs and full sprint to the hospital. Sheepy: Bedi: Sounds like it.... Arsé-kun: Kay: How long until we get confused messages? I bet three minutes. Sheepy: Bedi: From Lance, Lot, and Tristan? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Who else? Sheepy: Bedi: Two minutes from Lance. Four from Lot. Tristan doesn't send one. Sheepy: Bedi: Lance's will be confused screaming. Lot's will be proper spelling and punctuation. Tristan will appear at our door and somehow make off with some of our food. Arsé-kun: Yog: *holding Tristan by the collar with a tentacle* Oh, this? Sheepy: Tristan: Good morning, gentlemen. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hi, jackass. Agravain got obliterated. Sheepy: Tristan: Did he deserve it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shockingly? No. Sheepy: Jauf:...Wait, Agravain did? Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: He must've gotten soft. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And since when did he own a sword? I've never seen that before. Sheepy: Jauf: He'd always come out of fights unscathed. It was kind of scary. Sheepy: Tristan: Sword? I never knew of his sword... So, swords are in fashion now... Sheepy: Tristan: Perhaps I should wear one at my side... *strum* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, you may as well. I've got one. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it was Lancelot-level strong. Arsé-kun: Kay: Did you see the elevator on your way back and how it was all burnt and fucked? Sheepy: Jauf: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Agravain did that. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: With his sword? Arsé-kun: Kay: It was unfortunately the coolest thing he's ever done. Sheepy: Jauf: Where did he find that...? Sheepy: Jauf: That probably was Galatine. Sheepy: Jauf: It's Gawain's sword. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Our Gawain, not yours. Sheepy: Jauf: Gawain was almost unstoppable already, and that sword... Really, we all talked about fairness and chivalry, but... how was that sword remotely fair?! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're going to attract the sword nerd at this rate. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it's true. I doubt Agravain can use it at its true potential, but it harbored the power of the sun. Imagine getting hit with that thing. Arsé-kun: Kay: It'd kill Grif, easy. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe if you stopped dying I wouldn't say it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, and Gawain used it on human beings! Sheepy: Jauf: While hewas already extremely overpowered!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was very cool... Sheepy: Jauf: "Ah, Sir Jaufre. You just became a knight, didn't you? I heard rumors that one day you will become one of our strongest! How about a fair fight so I may see your skill?" Sheepy: Jauf: Innocent as I was, I agreed! The burns from that hurt for weeks!! Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, don't get hit with that thing if you can help it. Sheepy: Bedi:...Who let Mr. Torture Enthusiast have that? Arsé-kun: Kay: Aru, the old Agravain didn't have sunbastard's powers too, right? Sheepy: Aru: No. He was just extraordinarily handsome. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I mean... That doesn't sound correct but I can't dispute it. Sheepy: Aru: He's usually portrayed as a cunning schemer and a jealous man. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That I can agree with. Sheepy: Aru: Depending on the version, he might be outright evil. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Rude. Sheepy: Aru: Other versions portray him as an unfortunate victim... Arsé-kun: Lot: *knocking on the (open) door* I see Tristan's subterfuge has failed, may we come in? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, you can come in! Arsé-kun: *Lot appears, as does Lance* Arsé-kun: Lot: Sorry for interrupting and sorry for Tristan, but why exactly did Gawain take off running without a word? Sheepy: Bedi: Agravain was stabbed last night. Arsé-kun: Lot: Huh?! Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the hospital. Sheepy: Bedi: He got stabbed trying to save Merlin... Arsé-kun: Lot: No wonder Gawain took off... Sheepy: Bedi:....Can you believe that? Arsé-kun: Lot: It's a little hard to, but he had his reasons I bet. Sheepy: Tristan: It must be a cover story of sorts. Hmhmhm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He didn't get a little stab. It was Bad. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose he isn't as cold hearted as he may appear... Sheepy: Tristan: Will he be alright? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No idea. Wanna go visit in a bit? Sheepy: Tristan: It will be strange, seeing Gawain depressed... Or perhaps he will remain cheery. Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Arsé-kun: *short timeskip so everyone can get ready to go out. put on not bloodstained clothes, for example* Sheepy: Bedi: While we're at the hospital, Arthur, you can make an appointment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would they be taking people while caring for a patient? Sheepy: Bedi: Well... they may end up caring for more patients if they don't take people. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That makes sense. Arsé-kun: *Romani's at the front desk, as per usual* Arsé-kun: Romani: .... Let me guess. Agravain? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Romani: Upstairs. Third door on the left. Sheepy: *The group heads to Aggy's room* Sheepy: Iris: ...Oh! Looks like you have more visitors, Aggy! Sheepy: Aggy: .....*heavy sigh* .....Come in. Arsé-kun: *Kay was about to lead with "The fuck's up, chucklenuts?" but now he can't.* Sheepy: Aggy: Good to see you didn't die, Merlin. I would've hunted you down if you had. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I would have died a second time to avoid you. Sheepy: Aggy: … Idiot. Sheepy: Gawain: If you’d called, I would’ve done something… this didn’t need to happen… *He looks uncharacteristically upset.* Sheepy: Aggy: Don’t throw away this chance I gave you, Merlin. I only did it because I owed someone else a lot, and I thought your life might translate to that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sir, yes, sir! Sheepy: Aggy: Don't disappoint me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: This being me, I can only try. Sheepy: Aggy: ...The thought is enough for me. Sheepy: Bedi: Please let us know if you want anything. We owe you a lot... Sheepy: Aggy: You don't owe me anything. Sheepy: Aggy: If you're desperate to find something you could do for me, maybe you could cheer up Gawain. He's convinced this is a big deal and won't listen when I say that I've had worse. Arsé-kun: Lot: Have you? Nothing comes to mind thinking about it. Sheepy: Aggy: Of course. I lived with Mordred. Arsé-kun: Lot: ... That's fair. Sheepy: Aggy: Well. Do your best. Sheepy: Aggy: I'll probably be out soon. Don't do anything stupid in the meantime. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Us? Not do something stupid? Sheepy: Aggy:....I'll put my trust in you all just this once. Sheepy: Aggy: It'll be a Christmas miracle if my hopes aren't betrayed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We'll try! Sheepy: Aggy: Good. Sheepy: *Gawain is led out by Bedi* Arsé-kun: *we skip past some idle college boy chatter that'd take 50+ lines* Sheepy: Jauf: Looks like this is our chance to confirm it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is. Sheepy: *Jauf enters Aggy's room* Arsé-kun: *Arthur considers it. He waits to see Aggy's reaction* Sheepy: Aggy:...?! Y-you...?! ... I'm having a horrible dream, aren't I...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not quite. *and... enter.* Sheepy: Aggy: Uncle...? ... ......... You've revived? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have. I see you've revived in your own way. Sheepy: Aggy:...My own way indeed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ironic that we've both gotten involved with people bearing past names. Sheepy: Aggy: I always seem to. I can't shake off Gawain no matter how hard I try... Arsé-kun: Arthur: At least he isn't the original? I've been told his ghost exists. Sheepy: Aggy: It never has been the original in my experience. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If it helps, none of the Mordreds are either. Sheepy: Aggy: I have two this time around. Neither are real. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What Was Mordred is around, but not as a Mordred. Sheepy: Aggy:...What? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Quite different this time around. Sheepy: Aggy:...Have you met him? Is he less rebellious? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Her, and not nearly as much. Still going against Merlin's advice, though. Sheepy: Aggy:......? Sheepy: Aru: I follow Teacher's advice closely! Sometimes, though, it's bad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Telling you to not do something for your safety isn't bad. Sheepy: Aru: He said that he won't reincarnate because once Arthur recovered, he may need advice that he'll just totally ignore anyway about how to not get himself killed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He isn't wrong, but that's still rude. Sheepy: Aru: He said that you had one job and it was simply not doing anything. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was not good at my job. Sheepy: Aru: I think you're great at it now! Sheepy: Aggy: You have a job...? Sheepy: Jauf: My king has a job? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was speaking past tense. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, I do not have a job currently, and I can't say I enjoy the sound of modern work. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: You can't be a NEET forever. Sheepy: Aru:....How do you plan to support yourself, Arthur? Sheepy: Jauf: My king, I'll do everything for you but financially support you long term! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Whatever Jaufre is doing seems to be working. I may follow what he does. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Are you... sure on that, my king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't legally swing a sword in retail, can I? Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok has referred to you as "Treats Guy". Have you a witty retort, dark knight? Sheepy: Aggy: I told him not to tell anyone... Arsé-kun: Primo: He didn't seem to realize he just told me, either. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Sheepy: Aggy:.....I see he hasn't changed at all. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not one bit. Sheepy: Aggy: Good for him, at least. Sheepy: Aggy:....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin. Stop doing that. Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Sheepy: Aru: Teacher!! Arsé-kun: Primo: It certainly is a morning, isn't it? Sheepy: Aggy: I thought it couldn't get much worse. Sheepy: Aggy: If your descendent gets himself killed, I'm not helping him. Arsé-kun: Primo: So you say. Sheepy: Aggy: He's got that weird dragon to bail him out. Arsé-kun: Primo: I know of him. He's.... In-progress. Sheepy: Aggy: At first, I assumed that he was Jaufre, "reincarnated" as I have been Arsé-kun: Primo: Without any explanation, an easy error! Sheepy: Aggy: After all, he ooks just like Jaufre did when he was starting out. Sheepy: Aggy:....One for one the same, other than the lack of a shy expression. Sheepy: Aggy: But then... it turned out that he was just some weird, rock-eating idiot. Sheepy: Jauf: The whole thing is just an unfortunate coincidence. Arsé-kun: Primo: It's not quite a reincarnation, but part of Jaufre's soul was used to make him. They're related. Sheepy: Jauf: I just lied for a reason! Arsé-kun: Primo: Ignored. Sheepy: Aggy: Such a thing is possible? Arsé-kun: Primo: With enough skill, certainly. I will not be replicating it. Sheepy: Aggy: I don't need two of you running around. Arsé-kun: Primo: There's 14 of my heritage running around. The Merlin here is 14. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is the perfect amount of a good thing. Two Teachers... well... Arsé-kun: Primo: Myrrdin can keep the splitting in half trick. Sheepy: Aggy: But none of them are essentially clones, are they? Arsé-kun: Primo: Thankfully not. Arsé-kun: Primo: But enough about me! Sheepy: Aru: I hope Merlin never learns that. Sheepy: Aru: I don't imagine he'll use it correctly... Arsé-kun: Primo: He won't. Arsé-kun: Primo: Instead now! Shall I list for your displeasure, Sir Agravain, who else is still upon our plane? Arsé-kun: Primo: Too bad! Bors and Lionel, Cai and Marrok, I know Calogrenant is about but I'm not sure where. Arsé-kun: Primo: And, of course, Bedwyr. Sheepy: Aru: Why does Beddy sound like an afterthought...? Arsé-kun: Primo: I may be slightly annoyed with him for getting glass on my carpets <3 Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure he didn't mean to do it. Arsé-kun: Primo: We'll discuss that later~~ Sheepy: Aggy: So few of us remain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. Descendants certainly, but few of the original table. Sheepy: Aggy: It feels somewhat isolating. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It does, I agree. Fortunately, this doesn't prevent us from bonding with the newer generations. They need to learn from somewhere. Sheepy: Aggy: That's true. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Even if they don't know about you, those kids clearly cared about you enough to show up. Sheepy: Aggy: It would have been rude not to, considering I'm only in the hospital now saving one of their friends. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Irrelevant. I was present when some arrived, asking for information. As soon as they found out, they expressed concern for you. Sheepy: Aggy: Hmmm. Sheepy: Aggy: Maybe they don't believe that I'm serious. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Also irrelevant. Accept that they care for you or I'll think of a suitable threat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As well, I'll be sure to have Galatine cleaned off for you. Sheepy: Aggy: Where did it end up...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... You know exactly who has a penchant for taking swords without permission. Sheepy: Aggy: *heavy sigh* Sheepy: Aggy: Lance has it, doesn't he... Arsé-kun: Arthur: He took it when he left. I figured he learned his lesson from Caliburn. Sheepy: Aggy: My sword... Sheepy: Jauf: It's not yours, technically. Sheepy: Aggy: I've owned it longer than Gawain has. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then Caliburn belongs to a rock. Sheepy: Aggy: Do you plan to return Galatine to Gawain? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Twas a joke. Sheepy: Aggy:...You make jokes now, do you? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I learned that skill at some point, yes. Forgive how poor it was. Sheepy: Aggy: What a shock. Arsé-kun: Primo: Agreed. I can hear Cai already. "Wart, what the hell was that?" Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! A perfect impersonation! Arsé-kun: *Arthur has regrets* Sheepy: Jauf: My king, perhaps you could get into entertainment! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Denied. Hard pass. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: I have no other ideas at the moment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... *sigh* I'll have Galatine returned to you as soon as possible. Sheepy: Aggy: Thank you. It's a convenient tool. Sheepy: Aggy: I've seen Gareth in a few of my lives. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh? Was he well? Sheepy: Aggy: I haven't a clue. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How does that help... Sheepy: Aggy: I never bothered asking. Sheepy: Aggy: It's not my business what Gareth is up to. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This is fair. I'll look into it in my spare time then. Sheepy: Jauf:....My king has anything but spare time...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please don't be a town crier and decree my unfavorable traits. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course not! After all, I am your #1 supporter, my king! Sheepy: Aggy: Oh. That's really sad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I only got my body back recently..... It makes sense... Sheepy: Jauf: I'm aware, but you also don't seem interested in finding a job and supporting yourself long term. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I said I did. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, my job is... Sheepy: Jauf: You've only really ever quested in a party. Sheepy: Jauf: *He frowns* Questing solo, is, well... Sheepy: Jauf: It has a huge learning curve. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can you cook for yourself, Arthur? Can you fend for yourself in a differently weathered enviroment? Sheepy: Jauf: Can you repair your weapons if they break? Can you tell good plants from bad? Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you have knowledge of that which lurks outside? Are you able to repel the corrosion they bring? Arsé-kun: *aggy watches torture of the king in real time* Sheepy: Jauf: You leaned on Cai for a lot, my king. He had a heavy hand in the results of your quests. Arsé-kun: Primo: And he claims to be retired! Sheepy: Jauf: There's something about one of the most beautiful men among us calling himself ugly that stings for us less attractive folks. Glad he's realized he's not ugly. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Glad we survived that fight at all... Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it doesn't affect my self image any. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm a handsome guy. I know this because my wife told me that and she wouldn't lie to me! Ahahahaha! Sheepy: Aggy:...How truly sad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Me or Sir Jaufre? Sheepy: Aggy:.....Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you for being honest. Agreed. Sheepy: Iris: Before you think about getting a job, you should have a health check-up! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Right, yes. That was suggested to me too. I'll leave you alone now, Agravain. Sheepy: Aggy:...No need to be a stranger. Sheepy: Iris: By the way, I'll be your doctor! Daddy and Raphy are busy! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er. Okay, that's fine. Sheepy: Iris:....Do you doubt my abilities because of my age? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not at all. I just wasn't aware you were a doctor as well. Sheepy: Iris: I'm ready now! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then lets get this over with, Miss. Sheepy: *Iris leads Arthur to another room* Sheepy: Aggy:.....It's a surprise to hear that there are others alive. Arsé-kun: Primo: Isn't it? Just when you think you've gotten one out of your hair, two more appear! Sheepy: Aggy: Some are worse than others. Sheepy: Aggy:......Some are much worse. Sheepy: Aggy: Some... wouldn't bother me too much. Sheepy: Jauf: Like Marrok? Sheepy: Aggy:....... *he looks away* Sheepy: Aggy: ..What a sad case. Once he was a serious knight who devoted himself to his work, but after he was betrayed by his wife, he became the king's pet. And he doesn't even have the capacity to hate it. Sheepy: Aggy:....At least he enjoys life all the same. Arsé-kun: *Cai enters scene stage right* Arsé-kun: Cai: You tool. You motherfucker. You look like a baby and an old man at the same time. Sheepy: Aggy: What a surprise. The first thing out of your mouth is an insult. Arsé-kun: Cai: If I don't, you won't know it's me. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, I've got something of yours. Sheepy: Aggy:...Hmmm? Arsé-kun: *Cai hands Aggy a closed switchblade. but like, old timey* Sheepy: Aggy: You kept this? Arsé-kun: Cai: Someone sold it to me as an antique. Kept it off the shelf anyway. Sheepy: Aggy:...I appreciate it. Arsé-kun: Cai: You're welcome, but don't tell anyone I was nice. I'll deny it. Sheepy: Aggy: They wouldn't believe me anyway. Arsé-kun: Cai: They might. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahhaaha! I'd never believe it! *He slaps Cai on the back* Arsé-kun: *Cai whips around and punches him in the shoulder* Sheepy: Jauf: You're still strong! Arsé-kun: Cai: i better be. Sheepy: Aggy:....... *He's started grinning* Arsé-kun: Cai: That CANNOT be good. What now?? Sheepy: Aggy: I can't believe a guy like you became an angel. Arsé-kun: Cai: You wouldn't believe the riffraff up there. Sheepy: Aggy: Do most angels have.. No, I won't comment. That would be cruel. Sheepy: Aggy: Considering the angels on this campus, it's actually not all too shocking. Arsé-kun: Cai: And stabbing you in the hospital would also be cruel, but not beneath me. Sheepy: Jauf: Shouldn't you wait until he's out so you can be the change you want to see? Arsé-kun: Cai: What, come back here and risk running into baby Lancelot? No fucking thanks. Sheepy: Jauf: There's multiple baby Lancelots. Sheepy: Jauf: Lance and Lot. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd like to seppuku now. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, if your soul was split up for reincarnation, what would your pieces be called? Arsé-kun: Cai: Bitch and bastard. Anyway. Sheepy: Jauf: That doesn't fit the theme and I'm disappointed by your lack of creativity. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yours is named Griflet. Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf:...That's a low blow. Arsé-kun: Cai: You want a low blow? Sheepy: Jauf: I just received one! Arsé-kun: Cai: Two for the price of one! Sheepy: Jauf: There's no way to stop you and be a pacifist. Go on. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd punch you, but that'd be pre-marit... This is too easy. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Arsé-kun: *Cai punches Jaufre* Sheepy: Jauf: Consider this post-marital hand contact! *He punches Cai back* Arsé-kun: *Cai takes a moment to process words* Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf:............... Arsé-kun: Cai: ..................... Arsé-kun: Cai: YOU HAVE A WIFE. Sheepy: Jauf: You see?! Post-marital hand contact!!!! Arsé-kun: Cai: If you'd meant anything else I'd suspect you had brain damage! Sheepy: Jauf: I already suspect that you do! Arsé-kun: Cai: We do. Sheepy: Jauf: The two of us, together! Suffering matching injuries! Arsé-kun: Cai: At least neither of us have an arrow scar on our ass. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahahahaha! Poor Sir Lancelot! Arsé-kun: *Primo wordlessly observes the comradery, the opposition, and seamless return to comradery. these two* Sheepy: Jauf: He even nearly failed to attend an important joust due to that arrow to the butt... Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you think it caused a funky birthmark on one of the lancelots? Sheepy: Jauf: Absolutely. Sheepy: *Primo gets all 5'4" of a human form Marrok directly to his back without warning* Arsé-kun: Primo: 'gha?! Sheepy: Marrok: It's my favorite wizard of all time, woof!! I missed you!! Arsé-kun: Primo: Great to hear you too!! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? If you look at me, you'll see me! Try it! *He shifts off of Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: Woah!!! What arcane magics! It's you! Sheepy: Marrok: It's me, woof! Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok the dog is here. Sheepy: *Marrok's tail is wagging at a million miles per hour. He's very excited!* Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Agravain is here too! You're my favorite scary guy! Arsé-kun: Cai: Be careful with him. He got stabbed. Get 'em, Marrok. Sheepy: Aggy:...Thank you. Sheepy: Marrok: I have to be very gentle, woof... Sheepy: *Agravain gets a gentle hug. He pats Marrok on the head in response.* Sheepy: Aggy: Good to see you, Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: Make sure to rest and eat well so your wound heals, woof! It's important! Sheepy: Aggy:...I will. Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd better. None of the usual knightly sneaking out nonsense. Sheepy: Aggy: *He stares really hard at Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Sheepy: Aggy: How do you expect me to run away? Arsé-kun: Primo: With your legs. Sheepy: *Marrok sniffs at the air for a moment before pulling open the door and tackling the person on the other side!* Arsé-kun: Lance: Aah! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Lancelot is here!! He looks different but smells the same! It must be from stress! Arsé-kun: Lance: Uhm...! Not exactly..??? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... so confusing..... Lancelot, where's Galehaut? Sheepy: Marrok: I thought you two were inseparable, woof.. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Who? Arsé-kun: *he knows.* Sheepy: Marrok:......Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: Did you forget him? Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok, you can't just ask a reincarnation if they know stuff. Sheepy: Marrok:.....??? Sheepy: Marrok: But he smells... huh? ..... Sheepy: Marrok:.....Who's this then? Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm just here to return this sword to Agravain! I cleaned it off for him! Sheepy: *Marrok tilts his head, confused* Sheepy: Marrok: Such a long name, woof... Can I call you "Just" for short? Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok, you muttbrain, that was a goddamn sentence. Sheepy: Marrok: Mmm... but he said it in response to me asking his name... Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: Get off the kid. Ain't our guy. Sheepy: *Marrok gets off of Lance* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... My name is Lance. Lot is my brother. Sheepy: Marrok: Lance... and Lot... Sheepy: Marrok:...So am I looking for Gale and Haut...? Arsé-kun: *Cai grabs Marrok by the collar and drags him back inside. Stop speaking.* Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Sheepy: Marrok: You're still my most favorite human, Cai! Sheepy: Jauf: My king has been betrayed.. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't let him hear that Cai is your favorite, Marrok. It'll break his heart. Sheepy: Marrok:....Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur would be sad? Really? Sheepy: Jauf: Probably. Arsé-kun: Cai: ahem. Arsé-kun: Cai: "he doesn't like me anymore...." Sheepy: Marrok: W-woof?! Sheepy: Marrok: But Arthur is my most favorite human too, woof! Sheepy: Jauf: Can you really have two? Sheepy: Marrok: I have two! It's possible! Sheepy: Marrok: Cai and Arthur both are my most favorite humans. Arsé-kun: *Lance finally enters and puts Galatine back where he took it from. it's so FUCKING clean* Sheepy: Agravain: ...Thank you, Lance. It's been a long time since it shined so brightly. Arsé-kun: Lance: You're welcome. I definitely want to steal it from you later.

Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, December 1st- Sheepy: Jauf: How is this a punishment? I'm having so much fun! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh... Nothing's a punishment to you, huh? Sheepy: Jauf: Not really. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll think of something eventually... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Jaufre, don't monopolize the kitchen. Sheepy: Jauf: I was asked to help. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Well, my statement still stands. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Beyond being asked for assistance. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: I've waited long enough! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It isn't your kitchen. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll fight anyone who stops me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll fight you any time. Sheepy: Jauf: But would you win? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you two knuckleheads quit it? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Non. Sheepy: Jauf: Too bad for you! Arsé-kun: Kay: Outvoted in my own damn kitchen! Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: King Shits, make yourself useful n' wake everyone up, will ya? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... ... I'll consider it, Cai. Sheepy: Jauf: That's no name for my king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. You're King Shits, then. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm no king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lord of Shit Mountain. Sheepy: Jauf: I have no titles but Sir. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure, okay, "Sir". Sheepy: Jauf: You learn so quickly! Arsé-kun: Kay: >:| Sheepy: Jauf: What is it? Arsé-kun: *Kay grumbles complaints and goes back to cooking* Arsé-kun: *Distant yelp from Merlin, he's up! He's up!* Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you for waking us. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Quite welcome. Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves on* Arsé-kun: *Arthur goes and knocks on Grif's door. That's twice today he managed to knock on a door* Sheepy: Grif: *He opens it* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning. Breakfast is nearly ready. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Thanks. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're welcome. Sheepy: Grif: Dad, do you want breakfast? Arsé-kun: Yog: ...hm? *he unfolds from his own hair and the beanbag chair* Sure. Sheepy: Grif: I'll bring you some... yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: No need. I can make an appearance. Sheepy: Grif: That works. Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves on and settles next to Aru. He opts not to wake her just yet* Sheepy: *Aru doesn't stir. She's fast asleep.* Arsé-kun: *He wants to join the others in the kitchen, but there's no point. He can't eat.* Sheepy: *But maybe soon he will. He just needs his body back!* Arsé-kun: *That depends entirely on Merlin the First, who is not known for getting things done fast* Sheepy: *So true* Arsé-kun: *Being King Arthur is suffering* Sheepy: Aru: *She gives Arthur a sleepy look* ...Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning. Sheepy: Aru: Good morning... What time is it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ten am. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you for letting me sleep. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. By the way, breakfast is nearly done or is done. I haven't checked. Sheepy: Aru: Oh... Thanks for letting me know. Sheepy: *Aru sleepily rubs her eyes and gets up.* Arsé-kun: *bekfast* Sheepy: *Aru heads to the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *A seat between Kay and Merlin was left for her!* Sheepy: *Aru takes a seat between them!* Arsé-kun: Kay: It's aliiive. Sheepy: Aru: Good morning. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin'. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Everyone's here. Sheepy: Grif: It's a Christmas miracle. Jingle bells, jingle bells... yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: Twenty-four days early, Grif. Soon, though. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Sheepy: Grif: Christmas is my favorite day... yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why's that? Sheepy: Grif: Hmm. Can I tell you...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Give the short version. Sheepy: Grif: My gift is my parents getting together with me. Sheepy: Grif: Very happy occasion. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes Dad is not there. But Dad is always there. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have special permission for those 24 hours ^^ Sheepy: Bedi: How is that different from right now? Sheepy: *Aru is focused on eating her fruit omelette. Her favorite food! She seems much happier than yesterday.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm very much not supposed to be here right now. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Arsé-kun: *Kay's plot worked. Success. Success.* Sheepy: Grif: So excited... I think Dad will be here, too. Arsé-kun: Yog: No guarantees, but I'll try to get him. Sheepy: Grif: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf: Dove, hm. He doesn't like me very much. Arsé-kun: Kay: HE doesn't like you? Damn. You must really suck. Sheepy: Jauf: He ate out of my trash and got sick once. Sheepy: Jauf:...Right, I also fed him my creations to see what would happen. Sheepy: Jauf: But nothing dangerous! Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, you've learned not to eat from the trash like an animal, right? Sheepy: Grif: Not everything in the trash is bad... probably. Arsé-kun: *Yog wordlessly applying a hand to his face* Sheepy: Grif: But I would probably not do this unless I was desperate. Sheepy: Jauf:...Probably? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't think Kay would even consider kissing you if you ate garbage. Arsé-kun: *VISIBLY FLUSTERED KAY* Arsé-kun: *like in anime and someones startled and they get those jagged lines? that. startled and also very embarrassed* Sheepy: Grif: I have never eaten garbage. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! Arsé-kun: Merlin: So nothin' else I said in that sentence mattered? Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: *He looks away* ............ Sheepy: Grif:.... *He puts his hands on his face* P-Pre-marital... Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmmm, I wonder where he learned this from. *he leans forward to prod Jaufre's face* Sheepy: Jauf: G-Gee. I wonder. Sheepy: Jauf: It's a mystery. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... hey. If Orbs is Grif's dad, and Dove is Grif's dad, what the hell are you? Sheepy: Jauf: Me? I'm human. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. I mean, do you count as his dad too? Sheepy: Jauf: Eh.... Sheepy: Jauf: I'm more like... Sheepy: Jauf: An organ donor? Maybe. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I have a better way to explain it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes? Arsé-kun: Yog: Say there's a preset, already in-game sim, and then you make a rough imitation of it custom. Sheepy: Jauf: Something like that. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Dad chose to give me this catchphrase... sad. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't use that anymore. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you the one responding to that? Sheepy: Jauf: Because he's implying I still go around whimpering about pre-marital this, and pre-marital that... Sheepy: Jauf: No longer! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Cause you got marr- Arsé-kun: Kay: He called you Dad and you responded. Sheepy: Jauf: Not to that bit. Sheepy: Jauf: Only to the catchphrase bit. Arsé-kun: Kay: Alright, old man. Sheepy: Jauf: Am I really so old? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. Old coot. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe wise, but... old? Arsé-kun: Merlin: About as old as Grampa Primo, right? Sheepy: Jauf: That's... Sheepy: Jauf: He seemed like the old man when I started... Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't input. Not every question needs an answer. Anyway, fuit omelet* Sheepy: Jauf: You know who's the old man? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai. Arsé-kun: Kay: He absolutely sounded like one. Sheepy: Jauf: He's always sounded like one. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Cai always had the nasty habit of bullying the new people and trying to chase them out. Sheepy: Jauf: This usually ended in him being pummeled into the dirt. Sheepy: Jauf: You know that he picked on Sir Percival when he was just getting started? The guy broke half the bones in his body - figuratively, of course - entirely on accident. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, be careful who you bully. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You wanna talk about somethin' else? Anything else? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, there was another knight who was kind of the old man among us. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhuh? Sheepy: Jauf: He ended up getting a wife. Real nice lady. People began looking down upon him because he retired so he could be with his wife constantly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is this story gonna get violent somehow? Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? No, but speaking of violence, there's this guy on campus. Arsé-kun: Kay: for fuck's sake Sheepy: Jauf: You know Gawain's brother? Sheepy: Jauf: Your Gawain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which one? Wait, you wouldn't know the others. Arsé-kun: Kay: You mean Aggy? Sheepy: Jauf: He looks just like a guy I used to know. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Let me goddamn guess. YOUR Agravain. Sheepy: Jauf: Creepy, isn't it? He had a fascination with torture and an undying loyalty to my king. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, exactly. Brother to my Gawain. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at Yog. Yog has pulled up a holoscreen and is watching a puppy video on it.* Sheepy: Jauf: He was a really smart guy, but he ended up getting manipulated by his little brother into fighting Lancelot. He ended up getting killed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be him. Arsé-kun: Kay: But hey. If Gawain inherited the damn sun thing from your Gawain, then do you think? Sheepy: Jauf: That's not my Gawain for sure, but... Sheepy: Jauf: That's Agravain. Without a doubt. Arsé-kun: Kay: I wonder what he inherited beyond torture. Sheepy: Aru: I've spoken to Gawain before so I don't think he's been reincarnated. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've gotta take me with you next time you go Ouija Boarding! Sheepy: Aru: He's stuck and can't move on so he just mopes all day. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do we throw Arthur at him?? Sheepy: Aru: He's mad at Arthur, but he'll get over it eventually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's been there HOW long? Sheepy: Aru: He's not interested in reincarnation anyway. He's not Gawain if he isn't Gawain... or something along those lines. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, no. I mean we can't assume he'll just move on if he's been there a couple hundred years already. Sheepy: Aru: At this point, over 1500 years, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Jauf? You about 1500? Sheepy: Jauf: I haven't the foggiest idea how old I am. Arsé-kun: Kay: Old coot. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin, Beddy, Cai, and my king will always be older. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's an old fart too. He's just not here for me to tell that to. Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder why. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually, yeah. Where IS he? Sheepy: Aru: He, ummm... Sheepy: Aru: He's... Sheepy: Aru: Probably in the other room? Sheepy: Aru: Caliburn is by the sofa and I don't think he'd go on a walk with it. Sheepy: Jauf: My king can't eat, so he may be moping. Sheepy: Jauf: When he gets his body back, I'll be sure to cook him his favorite meals. Sheepy: Jauf:....By the way, please be gentle with him when he gets his body back. Don't make him eat a spicy chip. Arsé-kun: Kay: You can't goddamn stop me. Sheepy: Jauf: Not at a level that's fair... Sheepy: Jauf: I wouldn't fight that unfairly. Sheepy: Jauf: It might make him sick, though. Be careful, please. Arsé-kun: Kay: .. (ಠ__ಠ) .. Fffffair enough.... Arsé-kun: *Very distantly, Merlin's phone has been ringing off the hook. Muffled early 2000s pop music* Sheepy: Bedi: A phonecall? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It can wait! Sheepy: Bedi: I guess that's what voicemail is for. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .. ...? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thought I heard somethin'. Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't hear anything. Arsé-kun: *Merlin shrugs and goes to finish eating before being so Violently Startled by something that he jagged anime lines and falls off his stool. ouch* Sheepy: Bedi: M-Merlin?! *He goes to help Merlin up* Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: Oh, thank you. That wasn't supposed to happen. Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It's you. Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: I'll be very brief. Tell my grandson to pick up the phone or ask Seir to pay attention. One of the two. Sheepy: Bedi: ...? ... *His shocked expression becomes his very terrifying rage face. Which is him smiling but with murderous intent.* Go lie back down on the floor again, please and thank you! Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: ... I see I interrupted something! Very sorry! ^^; Sheepy: Jauf: Eh, not really. My friend's tired because I tore him up yesterday! Sheepy: Jauf: He's been working very hard recently. What a guy! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll be back online shortly. *sheepish* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ---DAMMIT NOT AGAIN Sheepy: Jauf: Welcome back! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher called? I wonder why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What excuse was there that time?! Sheepy: Jauf: You didn't pick up your phone. Arsé-kun: Kay: Go get it, dickhead. Sheepy: Bedi: Most people have the common decency not to call during breakfast. Arsé-kun: *Merlin starts turning and spots Bedi Rage™. Instinctually freezes* Arsé-kun: Yog: He did apologize. I'm sure there is a reason for it. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... I suppose so. *His face softens some. Bedi's Rage has passed (for now)* Arsé-kun: *Freed from the Bedi Anger Zone, Merlin scurries off to get his phone.* Arsé-kun: *Fou appears! Fou is here and on the table, giving Bedi the Big Cat Eyes™* Sheepy: Bedi: Fou? Arsé-kun: Fou: Meow! Sheepy: *Bedi begins petting Fou. -10 stress* Arsé-kun: *Fou starts sniffing plates* Arsé-kun: *Merlin comes back with his phon-♫BACK STREETS BACK, ALRIGHT♪* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *pain.jpg* Sheepy: Bedi: He's calling again? *He's calm again because Fou!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he picks up* Grampa, I'm gonna hijack you one of these days and make you do the hula. What's up? Sheepy: Jauf: Speaking of old guys, it's Merlin! Arsé-kun: Kay: Old ass annoyance. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *listening to Primo* ... So why didn't you just call Aru? .... Okay fair. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aru, Grampa needs you n' Arthur for something. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Teacher's finally ready! I'll go get Arthur. Sheepy: *Aru exits the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ??? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh, it's that. Sheepy: Jauf: I'd like to go, but I wouldn't function very well. Arsé-kun: Kay: Context? A shred of context for we the poor? Sheepy: Jauf: Am I allowed to tell you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why the hell not? Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin didn't tell... Eh.. how do I distinguish these two? Arsé-kun: Kay: Old Coot and Dick Wizard. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin didn't tell you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which one?? Sheepy: Jauf: The old one. Arsé-kun: Kay: Primo bastard. Sheepy: Jauf: So maybe I shouldn't either. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gimme a hint. Sheepy: Jauf: My king is involved. Arsé-kun: Kay: That doesn't help. Sheepy: Jauf: You never asked for a helpful hint. Arsé-kun: Kay: fuck. Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry! Arsé-kun: *Merlin finally hangs up and sits back down* Sheepy: Jauf: Well? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've got one more message for Aru when she comes back. No talking about it. Sheepy: *Aru returns* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa has a message for you! Sheepy: Aru: He did? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He said he's sending someone to get you and to wait in the hall. Something about not getting another death glare. Sheepy: Bedi: I think that's about me... Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're so powerful! Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have the strongest boyfriend! Sheepy: Bedi: Is it really so scary...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is that a bad thing? Sheepy: Bedi: I think so. Sheepy: Bedi: I'll have to apologize when I see him again... Arsé-kun: *Arthur is ali-wait. no. wrong phrase. Arthur EXISTS. There he is* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, are you ready? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As I'll ever be. Sheepy: Aru: Great! Let's go to the hallway then! Arsé-kun: *Arthur and Aru go out into the hall* Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? A knight? Arsé-kun: Canus: ... This is... Ah, please disregard my outfit. I did not have the chance to change out of it prior to arriving. Sheepy: Aru: So you normally dress in armor? Arsé-kun: Canus: At times, yes. Sheepy: Aru: Just like Arthur! Sheepy: Aru: And Beddy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's of no alarm to either of us. Sheepy: Aru: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Canus: That is a relief. This means you are Aru, right? Sheepy: Aru: I am! Arsé-kun: Canus: Very well. We can set off for our destination as soon as you're ready. Sheepy: Aru: I'm ready! Arsé-kun: Arthur: At your leisure, good sir. Arsé-kun: *Canus takes them to Avalon! yaaay* Sheepy: Aru: We're here! Arsé-kun: Canus: We've arrived safely. Your destination is straight ahead. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Canus: Quite welcome. Good luck. Sheepy: *Aru starts heading forward* Arsé-kun: *Arthur follows her.* Sheepy: Aru: What do you plan to do when you get your body back? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Eat. Arsé-kun: *arthur pauses bc thats not a dignified answer* Sheepy: Aru: That makes sense. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .. That's not very dignified of me, but it is true. Sheepy: Aru: I understand! Arsé-kun: *They find the clearing again! All those blue and white flowers, the big crystal, and Primo!* Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is here! Arsé-kun: Primo: Good morning! Sheepy: Aru: Good morning! Arsé-kun: Primo: Please join me and take out your sword. Sheepy: *Aru pulls out her sword and approaches Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo grabs the hilt but doesn't take it from her* Arsé-kun: Primo: Arthur, as soon as you are able to go into yourself, do so. We'll work through any issues if they come up. Arsé-kun: *Arthur nods and positions himself above the crystal* Sheepy: Aru: Good luck, Arthur! I believe in you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you! Sheepy: *Aru watches* Arsé-kun: *Primo starts chanting. You know this is some powerful stuff because he's rhyming. The flowers are all lighting up, and the crystal is beginning to fall apart starting from the top.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is visibly excited!* Sheepy: *Aru is in awe!* Arsé-kun: *Caliburn also starts glowing! Everything is very shiny!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur zips through some crystal and back into himself! Everything gets REAL BRIGHT and then....* Arsé-kun: *white.* Sheepy: Aru:...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? Why are we here? Sheepy: Aru: Isn't this where we met? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is. Sheepy: Aru: Mordred was here, too.. Arsé-kun: Primo: And he still is. We're not alone. Sheepy: Aru:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!? Arsé-kun: *The smashed table is also still here.* Sheepy: Aru: That table... Sheepy: *Mordred suddenly lands right behind Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps and whips around to face him* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... I don't want to face you. *he shudders* But I will. Sheepy: *Mordred takes this as an invitation to try to stab Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets stabbed. He looks rather displeased with the whole situation* Arsé-kun: Arthur: At least wait f-for me to arm myself.. Sheepy: Mordred: You never played on an even playing field, O' Great and Mighty King! Do not expect others to be fair when you aren't fair to them! Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes a step back* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... No, you're right. I won't deny that. Sheepy: Mordred: I'll give you enough respect to allow you to find a weapon for yourself, Father! If you can evade my assault all the while, that is! Consider that the love of a son! *He lunges at Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I'll make do. If it's good enough for Sir Lancelot... *he breaks a table leg off* ... It's good enough for me. Arsé-kun: *Arthur manages to block Mordred's lunge in time!* Sheepy: *Mordred slashes at Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps back!* Sheepy: *Mordred closes the distance, attempting to stab him once more!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur freezes up in panic, earning himself a second stab wound!* Sheepy: Mordred: Where's the greed you showed in my dying moments?! Or, perhaps, have you never grown out of your cowardly ways?! You'll have to do your own fighting this time, Father!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... You want greed? Fine. Fine! Arsé-kun: *Arthur armors up and lunges at Mordred!* Sheepy: *Mordred gets whacked, causing him to stumble back!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves in to bash him a second time!* Sheepy: Mordred: This is the respect I wanted back then! Not to be a dying man given one last insulting kick by his own father! Urk--!! *He gets hit a second time!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You certainly got your revenge for my act of cruelty. We're both dead, and I know it's my own damn fault! Sheepy: Mordred: All I did was drag you down with me! *He takes a swipe at Arthur with his sword!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not to say I didn't deserve it! *he knocks Mordred's sword away* Sheepy: Mordred: Stop moping about how you deserved it and become a man who doesn't! *He does a follow-up attack!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: And how would you like me to do that?! You're well aware how many people are dead because of me! Arsé-kun: *Arthur parries easily* Sheepy: Mordred: Maybe you can't erase those sins, but you can strive to not add to them! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would be... Exceptionally difficult. Sheepy: Mordred: So you'll give up!? Because it's difficult?! You, the one who became king as a mere child?! Don't make me laugh!! *He takes another swing* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets hit, making him stumble* Sheepy: *Mordred goes in for a follow up attack!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's body hits the ground well before his head does.... Because it's been cut clean off. The crown rolls a bit away.* Sheepy: Aru: A-Arthur?! Arsé-kun: Primo: That... May be a problem. Sheepy: Aru: He... he's dead...? Arsé-kun: Primo: He's already dead, Aru. Sheepy: Aru: N-Now he's doubly dead! Sheepy: *Mordred is just blankly standing over Arthur's body* Sheepy: Mordred:....Are you stupid or what? How are you going to kill me in that state? Arsé-kun: *Mordred gets a swift kick between the legs from Arthur!* Sheepy: Mordred: Kyeh?! *He flops to the floor. Very elegant.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur scrambles to find his head and put it back on.* Sheepy: *Mordred pulls himself back to his feet* Sheepy: Mordred: Never do that again! It's freaky! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Never cut my head off again and I won't have to! Sheepy: Mordred: It wasn't intentional! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... If you're not trying to kill me, then why are you attacking me? Sheepy: Mordred: That's because... Sheepy: Mordred: You're irritating! You mope and cry and shiver when you hear my name! You blame me for your death! Yet all I was was a dying man on the ground! All I was was a baby! You've never faced me, even once! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... I suppose so. *he heaves a sigh* You're entirely justified in your complaints. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... So we had better resume, hm? Sheepy: Mordred: You better give me a good fight, Father!! No more of this dying stuff! The only one who'll be dying here is me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And if you don't? *he smirks slightly* Then what will you do? Sheepy: Mordred: Eh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: What if I decide I don't want to? Sheepy: *Mordred's face isn't visible but he's very much Confused Math Lady right now* Arsé-kun: *Arthur throws the table leg to the side and starts approaching* Sheepy: Mordred: E-ehhh??? What do you mean you don't want to?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: If I truly must, it can wait. Arsé-kun: Primo: \:u ???? Sheepy: Aru:.....Arthur's confused his Mind Mordred... Arsé-kun: *Primo doesn't correct this* Sheepy: Mordred: This was my only plan!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur pauses, almost stepping on his crown. He frowns... and crushes it under his heel before continuing towards Mordred. That's not getting in the way.* Sheepy: Mordred: Eh? E-eh??? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am not speaking to you as a king right now. *he comes to a stop in front of Mordred* I am speaking to you as your father. Sheepy: Mordred: EH??? Sheepy: *Mordred drops his sword out of surprise* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Let me see your face. I don't believe I ever have properly. Sheepy: Mordred: .........*He hesitantly removes his helmet, revealing a face somewhat similar to Aru's.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: So that's how you look. I see now. Sheepy: Mordred: Y-you didn't know? All the other guys knew, probably. Arsé-kun: Arthur: There were a lot of things I never knew. I wasn't as smart as I thought I was. Sheepy: Mordred: W-well! That's no shock!! Sheepy: *Mordred's still trying to look serious. It's not working out very well.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *he bends down to pick up Mordred's sword. He's considering something* Sheepy: Mordred: .....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Kneel for me. There's something I want to do. Sheepy: Mordred: Kneel t-to you?! *He begins to kneel* Don't make me laugh! I would never!! *He says, kneeling* Arsé-kun: *Arthur raises the sword slightly* Sheepy: Mordred: You plan to slay me after all? Take your best shot, Father! Better make it count! Arsé-kun: *The sword taps Mordred's shoulder.* Sheepy: Mordred:...Eh? Sheepy: Mordred: What are you doing...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *tapping Mordred's other shoulder* What does it look like, Sir Mordred? Sheepy: Mordred:...But I betrayed you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: At this point, it doesn't matter anymore. Sheepy: Mordred:.....You would trust me a second time? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would. *he tosses the sword aside and kneels down* I won't make that mistake a second time. Sheepy: Mordred:.....*He's teary-eyed but trying to keep a tough face.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sorry, Mordred. Sheepy: Mordred:......Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Arthur embraces Mordred, not bothering to hide his own tears.* Sheepy: *Mordred shakily returns the hug, burying his face into Arthur's shoulder before weeping.* Arsé-kun: *Everything fades to white...* Sheepy: Aru: I-Is it... over? Arsé-kun: Primo: *smiling* It's over. Arsé-kun: *Aru and Primo are where they were before, holding a jeweled sword, facing Arthur's body and the bottom half of the crystal* Sheepy: Aru: I'm glad Arthur finally got a happier ending with Mordred...! Arsé-kun: Primo: As am I. I expected it to come to blows. He's matured so much. Sheepy: Aru: I hope this will help him recover some from everything that happened. Arsé-kun: Primo: It definitely won't be immediate, but it's a start. Sheepy: Aru: Is he back in his body? Arsé-kun: Primo: I believe so. The sword has it's proper form back as well. *he lets go of it* Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? Caliburn looks different...! Arsé-kun: Primo: Dear Excalibur. It doesn't look a day older than when it was granted to Arthur. Sheepy: Aru:?! Sheepy: Aru: So it was Excalibur all along...? I guess that makes sense, considering Caliburn broke... Arsé-kun: Primo: The ex-caliburn. *unnecessary smug* Sheepy: *Aru stares really hard at Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo laughs* Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Sheepy: Aru: Even Grif's dad is funnier... Arsé-kun: Primo: Ouch! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher, you need to work on your jokes! Arsé-kun: Primo: I will if I can find the time! Sheepy: Aru: Well, you should have a little more time now. Arsé-kun: Primo: You're completely right. Maybe I'll take the day off. Arsé-kun: Primo: But that is later. Arthur now. Sheepy: Aru: Of course!! Do we do something here? Arsé-kun: Primo: Help him up if he needs it. Be there for him. Sheepy: Aru: I don't have to be told to do that! I'd always do it. Arsé-kun: *Primo goes to stand next to Arthur* Sheepy: *Aru joins him* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's peaceful breathing hitches for a moment. A single twitch, and he opens his eyes to see them both* Sheepy: Aru:....Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Aru... Merlin.... *he turns his head slightly to look at them* Sheepy: Aru: You're back in your body! I knew you could do it! Arsé-kun: *Primo helps Arthur sit up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I am... It feels... odd, but correct. Sheepy: *Aru hugs Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hugs her back! Primo waits his turn for a hug of his own* Sheepy: Aru: I was really worried when you lost your head... I'm glad you're okay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would very much prefer to not repeat that... Sheepy: Aru: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Arthur: A tad dizzy. Arsé-kun: *Primo puts his arm around Arthur's shoulder and slowly helps Arthur get off of the crystal and stand up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... *he's wobbling in place. he really isn't feeling well, and it shows* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin..... I don't feel so goouuughh...... Arsé-kun: *His knees buckle, and he falls into such a deep faint among the all white flowers that Primo and Aru's cries of distress don't stir him at all.* Arsé-kun: *............* Sheepy: Beddy: ...When will he wake up? Sheepy: Jauf: My king is an expert at taking naps! Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, like you? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: Any knight worth their salt will get some sleep in when they can. Sheepy: Lio: I have insomnia~!! Sheepy: *Lio sounds surprisingly cheerful.* Arsé-kun: Cai: *cracking an eye open to look at Lio* Some of us don't, so shut your damn mouth. Sheepy: Lio: You don't complain when Beddy talks, but when I do, it's bad? So sad-sad~ Arsé-kun: Cai: He ain't yelling. Sheepy: Lio: It's my normal volume~ I'm not yelling either. Sheepy: Jauf: Insomnia is easy to cure. Arsé-kun: Cai: Without a club, Jauf. Sheepy: Jauf: The solution is leeches. Arsé-kun: Cai: .......... Sheepy: Lio: *He stares really hard at Jauf* Arsé-kun: Cai: Would anyone mind if I killed this fuck? Sheepy: Lio:.....Leeches aren't so cute~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Neither is your bud but throwing glass in stone houses. Arsé-kun: Bors: wait Sheepy: Lio: Bors is very mean. Sheepy: Jauf: Haaah? You think you can kill me, Cai? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahaha! I believe you! Arsé-kun: Cai: You got a neck I can grab. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't trust myself not to fall to my bloodlust if we fight. Our king just snapped me out of my berserk state recently and I never got to finish. Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll spare you for now! Arsé-kun: *Cai leans forward to smack Jauf anyway* Sheepy: *Jauf smacks Cai back* Arsé-kun: Cai: Okay, c'mere you bastard, Sheepy: Jauf: You're fighting me? I'd like to see you try! Sheepy: Lio: Even after all this time, you two still want to beat each other's lights out... So scary-scary~ Arsé-kun: Cai: Of course I do. It's Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: I would never turn a fight down with Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai leans forward to start shit again* Sheepy: *Jauf slaps Cai back* Sheepy: Beddy: *Muffled* I bet Baby is lonely right now. Arsé-kun: Primo: Baby will live. Sheepy: Beddy: Baby will never forgive me. Sheepy: Lio: Beddy's a dad? Wowow~ Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Koala? Sheepy: Lio: Bors, what's a koala? Arsé-kun: Bors: It's a little gray creach that people think is a bear, it's ain't Sheepy: Beddy: Baby is very smart. Sheepy: Beddy: He's not a bear, yet he makes bear noises sometimes... Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: *thinking* Sheepy: Lio:....Like a raccoon? Arsé-kun: Primo: Sorta. *he shows Lio a pic* Sheepy: Lio: So cute~!! Wowow! I love it lots and lots~!!! Sheepy: Lio: It looks like an old man! Arsé-kun: Cai: We know Merlin's an old cunt. Look at the picture. Sheepy: Jauf: You stole my thought...!!! Sheepy: Beddy: You think Merlin is cute, Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't put words in my mouth, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: Lionel said it was cute... you think it was about Merlin... Arsé-kun: Cai: Let me insult people in peace. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin, cute... Huh. Arsé-kun: Primo: c: Sheepy: Jauf:...... Arsé-kun: Cai: .......... Sheepy: Jauf: He's missing the feathers. Arsé-kun: Cai: Not furry en- What? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, he's white, but he doesn't have feathers. Arsé-kun: Primo: I could if you need me to! Sheepy: Jauf: Nah. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry, you don't really seem cute to me... I'm sure there's someone out there who feels differently! Sheepy: Jauf: Nah. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry, you don't really seem cute to me... I'm sure there's someone out there who feels differently! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not looking but thanks. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? No time for romance? Arsé-kun: Primo: Too busy. Sheepy: Jauf: With what? Baby? Arsé-kun: Primo: Work. Sheepy: Beddy: He doesn't take care of Baby. Sheepy: Jauf: Work, huh. Arsé-kun: Primo: You don't need to know. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha, I know! Sheepy: Jauf: It's not fair... Arsé-kun: Primo: ? Arsé-kun: Primo: ! Arsé-kun: *Primo leans over, puts his hand on Jauf's mouth, and gestures to Arthur* Sheepy: Jauf: ....? *He looks to Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's finally waking up! Good morning, sunshine!!* Sheepy: Jauf: …My king is waking up. What a relief. Sheepy: Beddy: *He sits up to get a better view of Arthur. His hair is covering a lot of his face. Convenient.* He’s awake? Arsé-kun: Cai: He could do it a little faster. Sheepy: Lio: Bors is so mean… Arsé-kun: *Arthur blinks a few times before stifling a yawn with his arm. It's aliiiiiiiive!* Sheepy: Jauf: He’s really awake! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Eh? *drowsily starting to sit up* No need to shout... Sheepy: *Aru would be enthusiastic about this but she’s busy napping. * Sheepy: Jauf: This is my normal talking voice. Arsé-kun: Cai: Are you still unaware of your own damn volume? Idiot. Sheepy: Jauf: I talk as loud as I talk! Arsé-kun: Cai: *Opting to ignore Jauf, looking towards Arthur* Welcome back, Wart. Sheepy: Beddy: You’re back in your body, Art… Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! I knew you could do it!! Arsé-kun: Bors: Rate b- Uhm.. Great work, sir! Sheepy: Beddy: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Much better. *he sits up the rest of the way to look everyone over* Arsé-kun: Arthur: All of you came out here? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: If I die, I die! Sheepy: Lio: If he dies, he dies! Die die die~ Arsé-kun: Cai: If Avalon doesn't kill him, I goddamn will. Sheepy: Jauf: Is everyone against me…? Arsé-kun: Bors: Why would be all. Why would. *sigh* No. Arsé-kun: *Primo is watching this, but also poking Aru. hey. hey. hey. student. child. hey* Sheepy: *After much poking, Aru finally gets up.* Sheepy: Aru: *She rejoins the group, sleepily rubbing her eyes* Arthur? You’re okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe so. Sheepy: Aru: I’m glad! … Your neck is okay, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *checking* It seems to be. Sheepy: Aru: I’m glad! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm surprised you all showed up... Sheepy: Beddy: I’d always show up for you. Sheepy: Lio: Water’s under the bridge! And over it when it rains! Arsé-kun: Bors: We're still YOUR knights, after all! Bof course we'd show up for you! Sheepy: Jauf: I could’ve just waited at home, but that would be rude. Arsé-kun: Cai: Wish you would have. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? You would’ve missed me. Arsé-kun: Cai: Of course I'd miss if you weren't in front of me. Sheepy: Jauf: Aren’t you needy? Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Shut up. Sheepy: Jauf: Worry not! I’ll stay by your side as long as you can! Ahahahahahahaha! Sheepy: *Aru gives Arthur a hug!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: Aru: Now that you have a body, I can finally do this! Sheepy: *Beddy wants to give Arthur a hug too, but he’s shy.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's very convenient. *he's trying to hold a smile back and is 100% failing. Aru gets hugged back!* Sheepy: Beddy: ……..*mumbling* …….hug Arsé-kun: Cai: Then go! *he pushes Beddy towards Arthur* Sheepy: *Aru is very happy to get a hug!* Sheepy: Beddy: B-but… Arsé-kun: Cai: She can get a hug whenever she wants! Go! Sheepy: *Beddy gets up and hesitantly approaches Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hmm? Sheepy: *Beddy hugs Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Beddy gets hugged back immediately!* Sheepy: Beddy: *He’s shocked! Arthur would hug him?!* Arsé-kun: *OF COURSE!!!* Sheepy: Beddy: V-Very sorry— I should have asked…! Arsé-kun: Arthur: No need. I appreciate it, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: …! Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts brushing his hair out of his face. He has one!* Of course…! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm always honored when you allow me to see you. I'm glad you're doing well. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you…! Arsé-kun: Bors: Pretty-pretty! Lookin' good, pal! Sheepy: Beddy: ?! Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! The hair monster has a face~! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio! Sheepy: Lio: Bors! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio means to say he's never seen you properly before. Sheepy: Beddy: He hasn’t…? Arsé-kun: Bors: Apparently not. Sheepy: Lio: I thought you’d be like Canus! Arsé-kun: Bors: Doesn't he have no head? Sheepy: Lio: Not one you can see. Sheepy: Lio: If I squint, I can see something is there! Arsé-kun: *Cai used the distraction called Lio to hug Arthur and get one back. No one saw that.* Arsé-kun: Bors: Huh. Sheepy: Lio: But Beddy-Beddy is pretty-pretty! No invisihead here! Sheepy: *Beddy is flustered. So many compliments! He’s not used to that.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: We keep telling you this. Do you think we're lying to you? Sheepy: Beddy: … It doesn’t feel right. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get used to it. Sheepy: Beddy: It’s hard… Sheepy: Aru: *She’s happy because Arthur has a body! Amazing!!!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's just happy to be here* Sheepy: Jauf: My king! Sheepy: Jauf: You can eat now, yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Be very careful. Kay may offer you a spicy chip. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, speaking of-*uncalled for stomach interruption* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... How embarrassing. Sheepy: Jauf: You’re hungry? Sheepy: *Jauf digs through his pockets and gives him an apple* Sheepy: Jauf: This one was safe from Griflet’s blood spray! Arsé-kun: *Arthur accepts! he's starving* Sheepy: Jauf: It was rude of him to bleed on my food. Arsé-kun: Cai: The hell is happening in your life...? Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre went berserk and dismembered one of my friends… Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, typical berserker shit. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I couldn’t get into it. Sheepy: Jauf: I still need to let loose. Being artificially afflicted with madness isn’t going to do it for me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You weren't into it... Sheepy: Jauf: I was not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope to not see you berserk intentionally. Sheepy: Jauf: I won’t promise anything to you on that topic. Sheepy: Jauf: But I wasn’t going to let loose surrounded by kids. Arsé-kun: *Arthur doesn't comment. He's not happy though* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe another time? Arsé-kun: Cai: Nobody wants to see that, you oaf. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm.. not where you two can see it. Sheepy: Jauf: I’ll go berserk when you aren’t looking. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, I was beating up a berserker. Sheepy: Aru: You tried to kill me… Sheepy: Jauf: I don’t fully recall that! Ahahahaha! Very sorry even so! Sheepy: Beddy: *looming behind Jauf with murderous intent (but he’s much shorter than Jauf so it isn’t very intimidating)* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not do that again. Sheepy: Jauf:...Very sorry. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll try not to, but that was outside of my control. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is good to know you were still conscious enough to hear me, though. Sheepy: Lio: By the way, Sir! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, Lionel? Sheepy: Lio: You were a ghost before, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was. Sheepy: Lio: How did you have a kid? Ghost stork? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Arsé-kun: *Arthur has to repress a laugh into his cape. a rarity as is* Sheepy: Lio:...eh? No? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, no. Sheepy: Lio:....Live storks help ghosts too? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. Sheepy: Lio: Ghosts really are all on their own...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do not think ghosts can have children anyway Sheepy: Lio: I hope reapers can't have kids either. Sheepy: Lio: I don't want to have some stork give me something to take care of. Arsé-kun: Bors: Do you even believe in that? Sheepy: Lio: Unless it's a fishy-fishy~ Sheepy: Lio: *He stares at Bors* Arsé-kun: Bors: Then why did you ask..... Sheepy: Lio: I know it! Arsé-kun: Bors: ....... Sheepy: Lio: It was in Bleo's architectural notes. Sheepy: Lio: "Bors won't tell you this, but you came from a stork." Sheepy: Lio: Bleo wouldn't lie, so it must be true. Arsé-kun: Bors: He's full of it. Nonbense. Sheepy: Lio: Not true!! He said you would deny it! Sheepy: Lio: Lying's a sin, Bors! Arsé-kun: Cai: You're an idiot, Lio. Sheepy: Lio: E-eh?! Sheepy: Lio: So mean! Cai is very mean! Arsé-kun: Cai: Storks don't do shit. He was lying. Sheepy: Lio: Bleo not once lied to me in life... Would he really leave such a lie in his lqst message... Arsé-kun: Cai: He was friends with the damn jester. Yes he goddamn would. Sheepy: Lio: It was... a joke? Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: Well, I don't have feathers.. Arsé-kun: Primo: The legend of storks bringing children is pure myth. Sheepy: Lio: Really...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Sadly, yes Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: *He sits down to mope* Arsé-kun: Primo: Storks themselves are real, if that's what you're worried about. Sheepy: Lio:....Storks are real? Arsé-kun: Primo: (oh my god) Yes. Sheepy: Lio: So I can see them? Arsé-kun: Primo: You can see a stork in the wild, yes Sheepy: *Lio's enthusiasm has returned!* Sheepy: Lio: I can see storks and not be scared of babies~!! Yay~! Sheepy: Lio: But where did Arthur's child come from? Arsé-kun: Primo: One's bloodline isn't as easy to destroy as one might think. Sheepy: Lio: So from his blood? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. She descended from M. She descended from Mordred. Sheepy: Lio: Ahhh... Sheepy: Lio: One of his children killed me, I recall. But I got better. Sheepy: Lio: Umm... more like... Sheepy: Lio: My friend made it better? ... I guess? But I became a reaper, too. Sheepy: Lio: He's very wobbly-wobbly~ Swirly-swirly~ It's Toto! Sheepy: Lio: I became a reaper because I was very bad and said hurtful things to Bors~ Sheepy: Lio: But the king is safe! He's not on my list. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would hope not. Arsé-kun: Primo: Are any of the current knights on your list, actually? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio:......... Arsé-kun: Primo: For curiosity's sake. Sheepy: Lio: Ehehehehe! Surprised? Bors isn't... Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, where's your dog? Arsé-kun: *primo makes a face* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: Everyone forgot to bring Marrok, huh... Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... That was my fault. Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't look at me. He wasn't home. Sheepy: Jauf: Does he not have a phone? Arsé-kun: Cai: He didn't pick up. Must be a dog day. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh... too bad. Sheepy: *Beddy seems alert* Arsé-kun: *Primo starts quietly counting down* Sheepy: *A large wolf suddenly dashes in from nowhere and pounces on Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *dark souls YOU DIED* Arsé-kun: *WASTED* Arsé-kun: *etc.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hello, Marrok!! Sheepy: *Marrok starts licking Arthur's face excitedly, his tail wagging at a million miles per hour! He's so hyped!!!!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He-hey! Hello! Yes! Thank you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur breaks out laughing. it tickles! his weakness!! dog kiss.* Sheepy: *Beddy is very happy because Arthur is happy.* Sheepy: Jauf: How did Marrok get here? Arsé-kun: *Primo is happy because Arthur and Beddy are happy* Sheepy: Lio: The power of woof-woof! Arsé-kun: Primo: I have no idea. Sheepy: *Marrok finally gets off of Arthur* Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, speaking of knights that are around. Sheepy: Jauf: I mentioned this to our king, I think, maybe... Sheepy: Jauf: Did I mention I saw Agravain? Arsé-kun: Cai: Gods no. Sheepy: Lio: Lancelot slew him~ He's dead-dead~ Sheepy: Jauf: Yet I saw him! He looked a little younger, but it was definitely Agravain. Sheepy: Jauf: Isn't that terrifying? Arsé-kun: Cai: That is horrifying. Sheepy: Jauf: It's like a horror movie... Wherever you go now... Sheepy: Jauf:....Agravain could be there. Arsé-kun: Bors: A good movie or a bad one? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: I don't really know. Sheepy: Jauf: Aru's brother showed me horror movies. Sheepy: Jauf: That's my only knowledge base! Arsé-kun: Bors: Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you know a lot about movies? Arsé-kun: Bors: I do! I help with screenplays sumtimes. Why? Sheepy: Jauf: What's a screenplay? Arsé-kun: Bors: Fancy word for movie script. Sheepy: Jauf: How do you make it play? Arsé-kun: Bors: .... Ho boyo. Arsé-kun: *Bors now has to explain the entire medium of filmmaking to a fellow medieval knight* Sheepy: *Jauf is very interested.* Arsé-kun: *Time passes...* Sheepy: Jauf: I want to see a movie! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then ask once we get back? I'm sure no one would mind. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf:.......*thinking* Sheepy: Jauf:....Bors, I want to see one of your movies! Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! Jauf has no taste~!! Arsé-kun: Bors: Heyyy! Not everything I write is write.. What? Not everything I write is bad! Sheepy: Lio: *Staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Bors: ... Not ACCIDENTALLY bad! Arsé-kun: Cai: ... You wanna explain the history of anything else, Sir Bore-us? I would rather perish than sit through that again. Arsé-kun: Bors: I'm gonna write'cha into a snausage-fest if you keep the sass up, Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai is briefly alarmed* Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Snausages? Arsé-kun: *Bors wordlessly puts his face into his hands* Sheepy: *Marrok is now very attentive to the conversation.* Arsé-kun: Bors: ....... Lio, I now have a very unchristian story concept, would you like to hear it anyway? Sheepy: Lio:...Huh? Sheepy: Lio: A story? For me? Arsé-kun: Bors: No, I'll do that to make up for the sins I'm about to commit. Sheepy: Lio:??? Arsé-kun: Bors: Never mind. Sheepy: Lio: If you make me sad, I will never end your life for as long as I live. Arsé-kun: *Bors has to pull out a notepad and writes down "horny dyslexic man goes to a snausage fest, disapointed. ?? ??? no plot die liek men"* Arsé-kun: Bors: You're like a hundred years late on that, Lio. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Bors... Arsé-kun: Bors: c: ? Sheepy: Lio: You should write less about unholy things and more about bunnies! Arsé-kun: Bors: *writing again* 4 lio; bnnuy story 25 Sheepy: Lio: They don't have paw pads! Arsé-kun: Cai: great, sir li-terally no one cares. Can we actually do something?? Sheepy: Lio: Sea slugs look a lot like them. Bunnies are land sea slugs! I love them lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *cai looks Done™* Sheepy: Lio: If you say no one cares about my bunny facts, I'll-- *He looks up* Sheepy: Lio:...It's okay~ Everyone has different opinions! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio says he's gonna pummel you into the ground. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Bors is so fluent in Lio-Lio~ Arsé-kun: Cai: What are you gonna do, squeak at me? I'm not scared of you. Sheepy: Lio: Huh, huh? Arsé-kun: Bors: *putting a hand on Lio's shoulder* Don't bother. Not whileworth. No listing either! Sheepy: *Lio's still smiling, but his eyes look glassy like they do before he's about to destroy someone* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Lionel, please do not kill my brother in front of Aru. Sheepy: Lio: Okay!! Aru, no looking!! Arsé-kun: Primo: .... Jaufre, are you okay? Sheepy: Jauf: S-Sorry, just a little... ...hazy...? *He's struggling to keep standing! He's very dizzy and unfocused.* Arsé-kun: *Primo immediately supports him* Arsé-kun: Primo: I hate to interrupt everyone but it's becoming time to leave! Sheepy: Lio: Let's go, let's go~ Arsé-kun: Primo: We can finish this get-together at my home. Group up! Sheepy: Beddy: *He rejoins the group* Baby must be lonely... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I still do want to pet- Meet that creature, so this is fine with me. Sheepy: *Marrok is vibing with Arthur* Sheepy: Lio: Let's go home! Sheepy: Lio: Home-home~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio, he just said.... Never mind. Sheepy: Lio: Group up, group up~ Arsé-kun: *Cai is sure to stand away from Lio* Arsé-kun: *Aru?* Sheepy: *Aru joins Primo!* Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, let's get going! Arsé-kun: *The group is teleported! Nothing will go wrong! It isn't as if it's possible for the path to and from Avalon can be messed up!!!!!* Arsé-kun: *Which is why we're cutting DIRECTLY to Cai dead on the ground. Absolutely nothing went wrong* Sheepy: Aru: Wake up...! Wake up... Please... Arsé-kun: *Cai groans and shakes his head before sitting up. ouch. Ouch.* Arsé-kun: Cai: The hell happened...? Sheepy: Aru: I think something went wrong when we travelled home. Arsé-kun: Cai: The damn magician screwed up again. Of course. Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure he tried very hard... Arsé-kun: Cai: How did he mess up a simple task so badly? Sheepy: Aru: Talent. Sheepy: Aru: Are you hurt? Arsé-kun: Cai: My head's killing me, but I'll live. Sheepy: Aru: I don't have Asprin on hand. Arsé-kun: Cai: I might, but that don't matter. Where are we? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Sheepy: Aru: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fan-f... Fantastic. Great, cool and superb! Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we can use GPS? Arsé-kun: *Cai pulls out his phone* Arsé-kun: Cai: ... No signal. Sheepy: Aru: Oh no... Arsé-kun: Cai: We can't be anywhere too stupid. We can still see. Sheepy: Aru: True... Arsé-kun: Cai: And we couldn't have been thrown too far from the others... Sheepy: Aru: We just have to search for them! Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure we can find them if we try! Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't think a single one of them knows what stealth is. We'll definitely find them. Sheepy: Aru: That doesn't really surprise me. Arsé-kun: Cai: It shouldn't. Sheepy: Aru: Especially Jaufre... Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Surprisingly, I don't mean him. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway! Let's take this slow. I can't use my favored search method because I don't want to chance getting caught, and if anything happens to you, I won't live past today. Sheepy: Aru: Favored method? Arsé-kun: Cai: Going up. Sheepy: Aru: That's real? Arsé-kun: Cai: It sure is. Sheepy: Aru: Doesn't it hurt? Arsé-kun: Cai: If I force it too much, sure. Sheepy: Aru: No growing pains, yet you get the benefit of being taller... Arsé-kun: Cai: Jealous, shortstack? *smirking* Sheepy: Aru: Sort of...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Pah! You're a kid. You've got time to sprout. Sheepy: Aru: I do! Sheepy: Aru: I'll be tall one day. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur's no longer connected to the sword, so we can't ask him for help... Arsé-kun: Cai: And we've got no contact. We gotta do this the old-fashioned way. Sheepy: Aru: Yelling and looking around! Arsé-kun: Cai: Let's try not to yell. If anythin' happens to you, Arthur will have my head on a pike. Sheepy: Aru: We'll just look, then. Arsé-kun: Cai: Stay close now. Sheepy: Aru: *She takes Cai's hand* Now we won't get separated! Arsé-kun: *His hand is Warm, noticeably so* Arsé-kun: Cai: That works. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy was telling the truth... Arsé-kun: Cai: About what? Sheepy: Aru: Your hands being warm. He said that the knights would crowd around you like a campfire when it was cold to heat up. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, that. Yeah, they would. Probably the most useful thing I did out in the field. Sheepy: Aru: The cold can make people sick. It's a great service! Sheepy: Aru: So... I have a question. Arsé-kun: Cai: Ugh. Yes? Sheepy: Aru: Anything you hold will stay dry from the rain because of your hands, right? Sheepy: Aru: How do you swim? Arsé-kun: Cai: That's a bit of an exaggeration... Sheepy: Aru: That's...disappointing. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't make forcefields! Sheepy: Aru: I just thought your hands would evaporate all the water. Arsé-kun: Cai: Then I'd remove all the moisture from your hand too. Sheepy: Aru:...That's true. Sheepy: Aru: So the Mabinogion lied... Arsé-kun: Cai: It ain't gonna get every damn thing right. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy never corrected it, so I thought it was true. Arsé-kun: Cai: The only way that applies is if it fits in my giant mitts. Sheepy: Aru: Anything could, considering you can grow to be huge! Arsé-kun: *Cai is being so strong and brave not starting shit with a teenager* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... I guess!!! Arsé-kun: Cai: Now quit yapping and let's go. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, in a different area,* Sheepy: *Lio is face down on the floor, unmoving* Arsé-kun: *Primo is fussing, knocking on Seir as he walks, and tripping on Lio because he wasn't paying attention. Since Seir isn't picking up, Primo prioritizes Lio instead* Sheepy: Lio: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you need a hand up, Lionel? Sheepy: Lio: Lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls Lio to his feet* Sheepy: Lio: Thank you~ Sheepy: Lio: This is your home? You have bad taste! Arsé-kun: Primo: No, it's not. Something went wrong on the way back. Sheepy: Lio: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: Really. This place is too drab and gray for my tastes~ Sheepy: Lio: So even Merlin can make mistakes... Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm still human, if only half! Sheepy: Lio: That's sad. Sheepy: Lio: Marrok would never get us lost. Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok also isn't a teleporting magus. Sheepy: Lio: That's why it's so disappointing. Arsé-kun: Primo: Thanks so much~~ Sheepy: Lio: You're welcome! Sheepy: Lio: You'll do better next time! Arsé-kun: Primo: I certainly hope I will! Sheepy: Lio: Where are we? Arsé-kun: Primo: I was trying to find that out when I tripped on you. Sheepy: Lio: Sorry! Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm... Sheepy: Lio: I know where this is~ Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you?? Sheepy: Lio: Yup. Sheepy: Lio: It's... Sheepy: Lio: Not your house~!!! Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... Arsé-kun: *Primo shakes his head* Sheepy: Lio: It's true. Arsé-kun: Primo: It is. Seir's not picking up, so I really don't know where we are. Sheepy: Lio: Scary-scary~ Arsé-kun: Primo: .... We lost Aru and Arthur! Shit! Sheepy: Lio: ?! Arsé-kun: Primo: I can cast a tracker, but we're not going to have any mapping. Sheepy: Lio: So...we're lost-lost? Arsé-kun: Primo: For now, yes. Sheepy: Lio: Don't worry~ I'll protect you from any threats~ Arsé-kun: Primo: That'd be appreciated!~ Arsé-kun: *Primo starts spellcasting. There's a clattering sound... Lio, investigate?* Sheepy: *Lio investigates* Arsé-kun: *It's a skeleton, moving on it's own. It Has Noticed Lio* Sheepy: Lio: *He draws his sword* Arsé-kun: *He's correct to do so, the bone fiend attacks!* Sheepy: *Lio successfully blocks the attack and retaliates!* Arsé-kun: *Lio oneshots this pathetic excuse for an enemy* Sheepy: Lio: *He returns to Primo* There's threats~ Sheepy: Lio: But I'll protect you! Arsé-kun: *Primo nods. It's all he can really do at the moment* Arsé-kun: *clattering. more of it. wave 1/2.* Arsé-kun: *The first few die easily. The rest of the group are Not So Easy to Oneshot and start bumrushing Lio* Sheepy: Lio:?! Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Lio quickly gets overwhelmed! He's beginning to panic!* Arsé-kun: *Lionel gets Boned. Badum tsh. Throw two drums and a cymbal off a cliff.* Sheepy: *Lio pulls himself together and uses his water magic for an AOE attack!* Arsé-kun: *That does enough damage to kill the rest of the small group!* Sheepy: Lio: Have to stay calm~ Everything is okay-okay. Arsé-kun: *More clattering!!! Wave 2/2.* Sheepy: *Lio makes the same mistake of saving his mp and trying to cut them all down with his sword* Arsé-kun: *He kills like... Two. One blocks with a lone ribcage. Another moves in holding a spine like a whip* Sheepy: Lio:?! Arsé-kun: *The whip one tries to hit Lio, but instead a couple of vertebrae pop off and roll away.* Sheepy: *Lio goes for the one with the whip, hacking at it!* Arsé-kun: *Lio breaks that bitch in half!* Sheepy: *Lio turns his attention to the other skeleton, attempting to destroy it!* Arsé-kun: *It blocks him with the ribcage again! Other skellys are moving in.* Sheepy: *Lio finally relents and uses the MP for another aoe attack.* Arsé-kun: *Total wipe. Wave 2/2 done. W. W. Wwwwww* Sheepy: Lio: It's gone! Arsé-kun: *They're dead, jim* Sheepy: *Lio returns to Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo is patiently waiting for Lio with a few glowing lights positioned around him.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Welcome back, brave knight! Sheepy: Lio: There were lots and lots~ Are you safe? Arsé-kun: Primo: I am now! Arsé-kun: *Or, well, they would be if not for the bones of the fallen coalescing into a fucking mega bonelord megazord bloodborne the-one-reborn looking ass* Sheepy: *Lio doesn't notice.* Arsé-kun: Primo: ......... I take that back. Sheepy: Lio: Did you figure out where we are? Arsé-kun: Primo: Lionel? We have an issue. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Primo gestures to the bonelord* Arsé-kun: *it big* Sheepy: *Lio looks at it* Sheepy: Lio: E...eh? Arsé-kun: Primo: We should prob-ab-ly go! Sheepy: *Lio starts running* Arsé-kun: *Primo is quick to follow him! Go go go go go* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Lio trips on a rock and falls face first into the dirt* Arsé-kun: *And Primo trips on him yet again. 2/2 mages eating dirt while a bonelord approaches* Sheepy: Lio: B-bones?! Arsé-kun: Primo: *picking himself up* How good are you at climbing? Quickly. Sheepy: Lio: Climbing...??? Arsé-kun: Primo: Forget it. I'll toss you. Sheepy: Lio:?! Arsé-kun: *Primo barks a spell and launches Lio to the top of a ruined building. Yeet!* Sheepy: *Lio screams* Arsé-kun: *Primo climbs up after him. Talent.* Sheepy: Lio: Y...you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Sorry! At least I warned you! Sheepy: Lio: Scary-scary... Arsé-kun: Primo: I doubt that monstrosity can climb, so we're safe here! Sheepy: Lio: But maybe it can destroy buildings. Arsé-kun: Primo: I hope not. Sheepy: Lio: If it can.... ummm... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then we're going further up. Sheepy: Lio: H-how?? Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll float you along with me. If I feel nice, that is~ Sheepy: Lio:....Do you feel nice-nice? Arsé-kun: Primo: Undecided! :) Sheepy: Lio: Merlin is considering being mean... Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: If you leave me to die, I'll tell Mom. Arsé-kun: Primo: Is it really mean if it's for your safety?! Sheepy: Lio: Leaving me to die isn't for my safety!! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not leaving you!! Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: *Lio is now very confused.* Arsé-kun: Primo: I said I'd float you if I was nice. I didn't say I'd leave you behind. Sheepy: Lio: Merlin talks in riddles. Sheepy: Lio:....... Arsé-kun: Primo: I quite like to. Sheepy: Lio: OK, I'll forgive you~ Arsé-kun: Primo: *sighing* Thank you. As soon as you're ready to move, we'll start following these signals. Sheepy: Lio: Let's go, let's go~ Arsé-kun: Primo: If you insist! Arsé-kun: *Primo floats Lio and starts climbing down the other side of the building* Sheepy: Lio: Thanks! Arsé-kun: Primo: You're welcome. Lets hope that thing doesn't follow us. Sheepy: Lio: If it does, well... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then I'll give you the trackers and I'll handle it. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? You can fight? Arsé-kun: Primo: I wasn't the top wizard for nothing! Sheepy: Lio: I thought it was your brains. Arsé-kun: Primo: Ehhhh.. Sheepy: Lio: So you had great combat abilities and never used them when we needed them...? Arsé-kun: Primo: I had my own problems! Sheepy: Lio: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... I can't help much when your mom has me trapped somewhere! Sheepy: Lio: Mom had her reasons! Arsé-kun: *Primo groans and focuses on climbing* Sheepy: Lio: But...now she's married to one of your descendents, so I guess she's not mad at you anymore! Arsé-kun: Primo: Thankfully... Sheepy: Lio: Now that I think about it.. Sheepy: Lio: That means we're basically family, right? Arsé-kun: Primo: It does! Sheepy: Lio: And you were going to leave me to die... Wowow~ So cruel~ Arsé-kun: Primo: Cruel would be silencing you with excessive force! Sheepy: Lio: *stare* Arsé-kun: Primo: I don't even need to look. Quit staring at me with those big ol' eyes of yours. Sheepy: Lio: Mean.. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile elsewhere 2* Sheepy: *Marrok is trying to get his backpack open. He does not have opposable thumbs. The end result is him awkwardly trying to grab the zipper with his teeth while spinning in circles.* Arsé-kun: Bors: Ey! Woofles! Sheepy: *Marrok turns his attention to Bors* Sheepy: Jauf: .......Where... Arsé-kun: Bors: I don't got one idea ova hell! Sheepy: *Marrok returns to trying to open his backpack* Sheepy: Jauf: Bors? Arsé-kun: Bors: Yep. Marrok's bere too. Sheepy: Jauf: Where... where is our king? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... Arsé-kun: Bors: I don' see him. Nor Cai, the kid, Memelin.. Arsé-kun: Bors: .... Lio... Arsé-kun: Bors: Not even Beddy. Sheepy: Jauf:...That's bad. Arsé-kun: Bors: Horrible. Sheepy: *Marrok flops over onto his back and starts trying to open the backpack by rubbing his back against the ground* Arsé-kun: Bors: ??? What are you doing? Sheepy: Marrok: *whiiiiiine* Arsé-kun: *Bors comes over. ? ??* Sheepy: *Marrok turns his back to Bors and looks at him expectantly* Arsé-kun: *Bors opens the bag* Sheepy: *Inside is snacks, a pair of clothing, and some other things.* Arsé-kun: Bors: I don't know what you want... Sheepy: Marrok: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Bors: Your clothes? Sheepy: *Marrok's expression brightens and his tail starts wagging! You got it!!!* Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh! Bokay! *he pulls the clothes out for Marrok* Sheepy: *Marrok shoves his snout in his shirt. He turns from wolf to mostly human! He begins putting on his clothing properly.* Arsé-kun: *Bors is quick to turn to Jaufre. So is the camera.* Sheepy: Marrok: We got separated with everyone, woof! *He puts on his pants. It's safe now.* We'll have to look for them. Arsé-kun: Bors: We absolutely do! Sheepy: *Marrok finishes putting his clothes on in record time. He closes his backpack and puts it back on.* Sheepy: Marrok: It's safe now, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: That was quick, lil dogy! Sheepy: Marrok: I put on clothes almost every day! Sheepy: Jauf: Most people do. Sheepy: Marrok: Not Sir Lancelot, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: You gonna get up, Jauf? Sheepy: Jauf: Ugh... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: Bwhat's up? Sheepy: Jauf: *He shakily pulls himself to his feet, stumbling backwards and landing on his butt* Arsé-kun: *Bors raises an eyebrow before going to help Jauf* Sheepy: Jauf:...I don't mesh well with Avalon. Arsé-kun: Bors: Wish we knew that 'forehand instead of it being a plot element. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: Don't swead it. Arsé-kun: *Bors throws Jauf over his shoulder like sack of potato* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you... Sheepy: *Marrok is very alert.* Arsé-kun: *he should be. he can hear it...... bones* Sheepy: Marrok:......... Arsé-kun: Bors: Something there, woof? Sheepy: Marrok:...Bones. Arsé-kun: Bors: ?? Sheepy: Marrok: The rattling of bones, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: Skeletons... This does seem like somewhere they'd be. Sheepy: Jauf: Skeletons? Arsé-kun: Bors: Do you have a better idea? Sheepy: Jauf: They should be simple to handle. Arsé-kun: *The rattling and clattering has intensified enough that Bors and Jauf can clearly hear it. And there's a lot.* Sheepy: Jauf:....Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's a lot... Sheepy: Jauf: How many are there? Arsé-kun: *Bonelord appears!* Arsé-kun: Bors: ......... One. Sheepy: Jauf:?! Sheepy: Jauf: What is that?! Arsé-kun: Bors: It's Marrok's problem! I'm booking it! Sheepy: Marrok: *He's stripping* Arsé-kun: *Bors makes a run for it with Jaufre. Good FUCKING bye* Sheepy: Jauf: Will our king ever forgive us if we confess that we left Marrok to die? Sheepy: Jauf: Will he hate us..? Arsé-kun: Bors: Probably! Arsé-kun: Bors: wait Arsé-kun: Bors: wait no Sheepy: Jauf:........ Arsé-kun: *Bors slows down. No need to run anymore probably* Arsé-kun: Bors: Forgive us, yeah. Brobably. Sheepy: Jauf: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf:....Is he here with this skeleton? Arsé-kun: Bors: I have no idea!! Arsé-kun: Bors: The most I might've heard was Lio screaming. Can't really miss that! Sheepy: Jauf: Lio probably isn't dead. Arsé-kun: Bors: He can't stay dead. I'm concerned about him, but... Arsé-kun: Bors: ... No, I'm focusing on him. We know he's here. Certainties first! Sheepy: Jauf: You're right. Let's find him first. Arsé-kun: Bors: *raising his voice* Howl if you need anything, Marrok! Sheepy: *Marrok is too excited about the bone creature to respond* Arsé-kun: Bors: ..... Brobably fine. Sheepy: Jauf: Hope so. Sheepy: Jauf: Where are we? Arsé-kun: Bors: Iiiii havvvvve no idea! Sheepy: Jauf: Nor do I. Sheepy: Jauf: ....Although... ... no, I'm just imagining it, most likely. Arsé-kun: Bors: Buh? Sheepy: Jauf: Might be familiar. Sheepy: Jauf: Is it...? Arsé-kun: Bors: I can't helbp you here. Is it? Sheepy: Jauf: Not sure. If only I could ask my friend. Arsé-kun: Bors: Beh? Sheepy: Jauf:....Wait. He may be with us. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you know Lionel's friend? Arsé-kun: Bors: Unfortunately! Why? Sheepy: Jauf: This is his grandson. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's scary. Sheepy: Jauf: He's my friend. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's what Lio says about the big guy. Sheepy: Jauf: No surprise! Sheepy: Jauf: I can't reach him physically right now. Arsé-kun: Bors: Please don't tell me you've got a whole alien god on your berson. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: wjhat. Sheepy: Jauf: I do. Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, boy. Where. Sheepy: Jauf: My bag. Arsé-kun: *Bors reaches into Jaufre's bag. Several apples spring out. One hits Bors in the face somehow* Sheepy: Jauf: Apples... Arsé-kun: Bors: Ow. What am I looking for?? Sheepy: Jauf: An orb. Sheepy: Jauf: It's white. Arsé-kun: Bors: Borb... Arsé-kun: *Bors resumes searching* Sheepy: Jauf: Is it in there? Arsé-kun: Bors: I haven't seen any borbs yet. Sheepy: Jauf: I definitely brought him. Arsé-kun: Bors: That doesn't mean I can find him. Sheepy: Jauf: You can't...? Arsé-kun: Bors: Lemme try the other side. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Bors: ..... I may be stupid. Sheepy: Jauf: Did you find my friend? Arsé-kun: *Bors pulls out a white orb. Andromalius is here* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah!! Arsé-kun: Bors: This is the whole god? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Bors: i see. Sheepy: Jauf: Just a tiny fragment... or vessel? Arsé-kun: Bors: Kinda hurts my eyes lookin' at 'em. Sheepy: Jauf: Why? Arsé-kun: Bors: white Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh. Sheepy: Jauf: I understand. Arsé-kun: Yog: *hesitantly* Jaufre? Is that you I'm picking up? Sheepy: Jauf: My friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: What a situation Merlin the First has gotten you all into. I'm going to hit him with a brick. Sheepy: Jauf: He really has... Arsé-kun: Yog: First things first. You're in an area of the Dreamlands, namely, Thalarion. Sheepy: Jauf: I see. Maybe that's why it felt familiar... Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll get you a map soon. I'm multi-tasking in more ways than usual at the moment. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you. I appreciate it! Arsé-kun: Yog: You're always welcome! Loading map. Arsé-kun: *bors is confusion* Sheepy: Jauf: Great! Arsé-kun: *A map pops up. Jaufre and Bors are marked by a white dot. Marrok is also marked by a white dot.* Sheepy: Jauf: Is that Marrok? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm sure everyone in your previous party is in the same region. I should answer Primo, but I'm feeling particularly annoyed at him at the moment. Sheepy: Jauf: Good to know. So we just need to reunite everyone. Arsé-kun: Yog: That would be most optimal. Most living signals I can sense are moving. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I hope to feel up to that soon. Arsé-kun: Yog: As do I. Good luck and safe travels. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Good luck to you as well, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Yog hangs up* Sheepy: Jauf: Where to first...? Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Finding Lionel? Arsé-kun: Bors: I would prefer that! Sheepy: Jauf: Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *They get going?* Sheepy: Jauf: The Dreamworlds... Sheepy: Jauf: Not the best place to end up. Arsé-kun: Bors: I think I've heard of it? I've never really looked into it... Is it bad place to be? Sheepy: Jauf: I've never been here alive before. Arsé-kun: Bors: Is there more than just this place? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes. Much worse dangers in other parts. Arsé-kun: Bors: Yeesh. Sheepy: Jauf: Marrok can handle the bones. Arsé-kun: Bors: He's probably loving it. Sheepy: Jauf: If Marrok can't handle it, Cai will. Arsé-kun: Bors: We gotta find him first. Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah... Arsé-kun: *meanwhile....3!* Sheepy: *Beddy is curled up in a ball, making the occasional whining sound. Everything is achy and the incubus side he tries so hard to hide is forcibly revealing itself... taking the form of his insecurities. He's Fwuffy.* Sheepy: Beddy: I can't leave him alone... but he'll see me... he'll see me... Arsé-kun: *Will he? Will he really?* Arsé-kun: *Cause he's standing on a ledge, looking over some of the ruined city and not looking directly down to see Beddy* Sheepy: *Beddy isn't aware of this. He's too wrapped up in crying and whining.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur finally looks down* Sheepy: Beddy: *He's in trouble now! There's nowhere to hide...!!!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Beddy? Are you all right?! Sheepy: Beddy: Don't look at me! *He sounds pretty aggressive!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Um?! Sheepy: Beddy: I'm a monster...! You can't look! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I refuse to believe that! Sheepy: Beddy: It's true! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was never true before! Sheepy: Beddy: That's because I never let you see it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That means nothing to me. Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm warning you. Don't look at me, or... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not threaten me unless you're into treason now. Sheepy: Beddy:....! Sheepy: Beddy: You're the one driving me to this! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr... Sheepy: Beddy: *He shakily stands. His balance is off due to his legs, which absolutely don't resemble a human's. His tail is thrashing with irritation.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am coming down there. I am completely unarmed, so I am not fighting you. Sheepy: Beddy: Leave me alone! Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets a look at Beddy and stops* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ??? Sheepy: *Beddy watches Arthur. He looks terrified and angry. His wings are spread out to make him look larger than he actually is.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *he steps back* Leaving you alone. Sheepy: *Beddy backs off some* Arsé-kun: *Arthur stays put* Sheepy: *Beddy attempts to back off more, but he instead stumbles and falls on his butt.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Are you sure you're okay? Sheepy: Beddy: D-don't touch me, or... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I haven't moved. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm not okay but I don't want your help! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not going to move unless you let me. Sheepy: Beddy:......*He hugs himself and looks at the ground* S-sorry, I... Sheepy: Beddy: You've seen me... I can't let you see me... but you've... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Am I supposed to think differently of you because of this? Sheepy: Beddy: Th-this isn't me...! It's not me!! Now that you've seen me, you know what I am! That this is me... it's not me! It's not! *He's gone back to shaking and crying again. He's having a bad time!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Furry... Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Normally, no, you are not. I do admit I am curious, and I know you normally are not like this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... But you are fluffy. Sheepy: Beddy: N-no!! I don't want to be!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wouldn't either. I won't say anything to the others. Sheepy: Beddy: But I don't know how to fix it! I can't fix it because this is me. This isn't me! I don't want to be a monster... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's really not... It doesn't fit you at all. Don't think my opinion is changing, though. Sheepy: Beddy: That's what you say! Sheepy: Beddy: I don't believe you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Rude. Sheepy: *Beddy gets up* Sheepy: Beddy: Shut up! It's easy for you to just talk! Arsé-kun: Arthur: There's not much else I CAN do here. Sheepy: Beddy: Shut up...! I told you not to look at me! You can't even do that much for me! I hate you! Arthur!!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes a few steps back, frowning* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is lunged upon! No weapons to defend himself with!* Sheepy: *Beddy pins him to the ground by the neck! What sharp fingernails you have, Beddy. They're more like claws!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: B-Bedwyr? Sheepy: Beddy: I told you...! I told you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur shudders under Beddy's grip. He's scared. Visibly.* Sheepy: Beddy: *sob, sob* I'm sorry...sorry..! I'm a monster...! Stop! Don't look at me! I hate you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Y-you're not giving me much of a choice right now... Sheepy: Beddy: Y-you're going to hate me...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hate how you're handling me. Sheepy: *Beddy tightens his grip* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah.... Sheepy: Beddy: Don't...don't hate me... please...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't hate you.. Sheepy: Beddy: If you hated me... I coild never get over it...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have never hated you and I never will. Sheepy: *Beddy's grip loosens as he starts crying harder, somehow.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hesitates on patting Beddy's back. What if that makes him more upset??* Sheepy: *Beddy buries his face into Arthur's chest* Sheepy: Beddy: *muffled* I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I could never be forgiven... I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I'm forgiving you despite yourself. *he lightly pats Beddy's back* Sheepy: *Beddy, surprisingly, doesn't try to maul him. Apparently, this is where he wants to be right now.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur just kinda.. Holds Beddy. He has no idea what to make of any of that, but he can take the time to get his composure back* Sheepy: *Beddy's breathing slows down some. He's starting to calm down!* Sheepy: Beddy:.........Art...... Sheepy: Beddy:.....'m sorry. Sorry.... so sorry... I... I betrayed you... again... Sheepy: Beddy: Sorry, sorry, sorry... sorry, sorry... sorry.... I'm so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I forgive you. That was very much not something you would do with conscious thought. Something is wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: It... happened on its own. I was powerless... I'm always so powerless... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it a curse? You would think Merlin would do something about it. Sheepy: Beddy:.....it's me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Eh. This changes nothing. You're still my knight, fluffy or not. Sheepy: Beddy: My father was an incubus... but unlike Merlin, I... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't control it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... May I say something that you may be upset with me for? Sheepy: Beddy:.........? Sheepy: Beddy: Art...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... It's cute. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very sorry. Sheepy: Beddy: Cute....? I'm... cute? Sheepy: Beddy: ....... Sheepy: Beddy: Most people would be scared. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not most people. Sheepy: Beddy: I nearly crushed your throat. Sheepy: Beddy: Had I tried harder, I would have. That's something a monster would do. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Which you're not. I decree it as such. Sheepy: Beddy: How can you? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Because I'm a stubborn idiot that doesn't listen to his knights. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *quickly* also it's very cool and i want to pet your fur still Arsé-kun: Arthur: *ahem* Either way. We're still stranded. Sheepy: Beddy: B-but... ... y-yes, we are. Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry. I should get off of you. *he picks up his face from Arthur's chest* I'm so disrespectful... Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry. I should get off of you. *he picks up his face from Arthur's chest* I'm so disrespectful... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do not mind. You are my dear friend. Sheepy: Beddy: Art... I did something I never wanted to do...! I never wanted to hurt you... I don't know why I... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know either, but you didn't mean it. Make up for it by staying with me until we find the others. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll stay by your side as long as you'll allow me to! Arsé-kun: Arthur: So always. Sheepy: Beddy: Always...? You'll allow that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're a beloved friend and my most loyal knight. Of course you can stand with me. Sheepy: Beddy:!!! Of course! I'll never abandon you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I appreciate it, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't recognize this place... *he finally gets off of Arthur* ...sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'll have to make do the usual way, then. Sheepy: Beddy: Wander around and hope for the best? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Precisely. Sheepy: *Beddy gets up clumsily before stumbling backwards* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you require assistance?? Sheepy: Beddy: ....Would it scare you to be that close to me? Sheepy: Beddy: Because... you were afraid of me. Is giving me access to your vital points a good idea? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Since when have I had good ideas? Sheepy: Beddy:......... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Exactly. Give me an arm and let us go. Sheepy: Beddy: You can always start... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll start tomorrow. Sheepy: *Beddy holds out his left arm* Sheepy: Beddy: Really? Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts the arm around his shoulders. let us go* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps. Sheepy: *Beddy is a lot more stable now that he has support.* Sheepy: Beddy: You know.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Probably not, but go on. Sheepy: Beddy: Now that I think of it, it's not really you if you're consistently coming up with good ideas. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Was I really that awful?! Sheepy: Beddy: If asked whether I'd want to do it all over, I would always serve you, no matter what. Sheepy: Beddy: Some may have not approved of your ideas, but you'll always be my king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And you, my loyal knight. Sheepy: Beddy: As long as you'll have me. ... Sorry for hurting you. I don't really know why I did that. Sheepy: Beddy: Something about this place feels wrong. Very wrong. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor do I.. But I am inclined to agree. We've seen and heard nothing thus far of any of our fellows.. Sheepy: Beddy: Aru... Sheepy: Beddy: What if she's all alone? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru is of great concern. She is the top priority. Sheepy: Beddy: What if I had ended up here with her instead...? Sheepy: Beddy: Would I have... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... If you had, I may have been less forgiving. Sheepy: Beddy: If I had... Sheepy: Beddy: I'd want you to kill me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would not. Fight, yes. Sheepy: Beddy: If I ever become a monster, you can't be merciful. Kill me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... So you are not a monster as is? You have now claimed both. Sheepy: Beddy:........I'm a monster. But I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You are not. Unusual features do not make a monster. Sheepy: Beddy: Monsters harm others. I harmed you. I was afraid. I felt threatened. Like a cornered beast. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That does not make someone a monster. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't really understand .. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If lashing out makes a monster, Sir Jaufre would have been put to death a long time ago. Sheepy: Beddy: What is a monster, then? Arsé-kun: Arthur: When it is intentional. Sheepy: Beddy: Hmm... Sheepy: Beddy: But we slew Twrch Trwyth. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, we did. Sheepy: Beddy: Yet his rampaging was just natural boar behavior. He never wanted to be a boar. Sheepy: Beddy: Yet he was treated as a monster. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And in hindsight, it was not the right thing to do. Sheepy: Beddy: What about Beast Glatisant? It was treated as a monster. For what reason? Its looks? Its sounds? Sheepy: Beddy: What makes me any different from Beast Glatisant? That I'm your friend? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The Beast Glatisant was just an unusual creature that should have been observed from a distance. Sheepy: Beddy: It wasn't unusual. It was out of place. Sheepy: Beddy: It's a giraffe. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did we know that at the time? Sheepy: Beddy:...No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, we did not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hell, even dragons weren't exempt. Sheepy: *Beddy gives Arthur an offended look* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Pardon me. That slipped out. Sheepy: Beddy: Aru's friends have been such a bad influence... Arsé-kun: Arthur: The modern Kay is equally as terrible as Cai in that regard... Sheepy: Beddy: How horrible... Sheepy: Beddy:....I'll make him eat soap. Sheepy: Beddy: You, too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You can certainly try. Sheepy: Beddy: I will. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I accept your declaration of challenge. Sheepy: Beddy: It's a punishment, not a challenge! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *smug* Only if you succeed. Sheepy: Beddy: *Staaaare* Sheepy: Beddy:...I will. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'll see about that. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe even Cai. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Could you even reach his mouth? Sheepy: Beddy: I can reach anyone's mouth. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How powerful of you. Sheepy: Beddy: It is. Arsé-kun: *they're being watched* Sheepy: Beddy:....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... You feel it as well? Sheepy: Beddy: I do. Arsé-kun: *Beddy is grabbed and lifted from behind with a laugh!* Sheepy: Beddy: A-aahhh?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Great job watching your back, Fluffy! Sheepy: *Beddy becomes aggro again! He starts clawing Cai viciously!* Sheepy: Beddy: Don't touch me! Don't touch me!! Arsé-kun: Cai: ?! *he releases Beddy* Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles away from Cai, keeping an eye on him. He's visibly freaked out and his breathing is becoming fast.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Don't tease him right now. Something is genuinely wrong. Arsé-kun: Cai: I see that, Wart. Thanks so much. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy's fluffy? Usually, that just makes him mopey. Not aggressive. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get back around the corner. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: Aru: *She hides again* Arsé-kun: *Arthur abandons his position to join her around the corner* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru..! Are you all right? *he's showing genuine concern* Are you hurt at all? Sheepy: Aru: I'm okay! Are you...? ...You're hurt! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Something is wrong with Bedwyr. He would never harm me under normal circumstances. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy hurt you...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *he nods* Beddy did this but did not know why he did so. Sheepy: Aru: He... *She's focused on his neck* ... tried to strangle you, didn't he? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He did. I was able to calm him down, but being startled has caused it again. Sheepy: Aru:.....Scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. He managed to genuinely cause me to worry for my life. Sheepy: Aru: Something is very wrong... Beddy is kind and never tries to harm others. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope Cai can take it. I left him to check on you. Sheepy: Beddy: Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me! You're hurting me!! *He lunges at Cai* Arsé-kun: *Cai crosses his arms in defence and stands his ground.* Sheepy: *Beddy claws at Cai's arms!* Arsé-kun: *Cai winces but doesn't lower his arms* Sheepy: Beddy: Hate you, hate you! Don't touch me! Don't look at me! I'm a monster! *He delivers a right cross into Cai's arms* Sheepy: Beddy: CaaaaaAAIIIII!!!! *His scream is full of anger and hate* Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe you should watch more than me. Petitcrieu! Arsé-kun: *a little ethereal dog is summoned behind Beddy in a small burst of magic, and it proceeds to bite Beddy's ankle* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Hurts...hurts...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, that couldn't have hurt that much! Not as much as you're hurting me! Sheepy: Beddy: Hate you...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Get in line! Sheepy: Beddy: Don't look at me! Don't look at me! I'm a monster! I'm not a monster! Stop!! Arsé-kun: Cai: Who goddamn cares?! Sheepy: *Beddy suddenly dashes behind Cai and tries to stab his left hand into his back!* Arsé-kun: *He succeeds. Cai stiffens.* Sheepy: Beddy: Aaaaahh?? Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you MIND?! Sheepy: Beddy: Aaa...ahh... *sob, sob* Kill me, kill me... I'm a... ........ *sob* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Is it weird that I feel fine despite the pain? Sheepy: *Beddy is too upset about stabbing Cai to register this.* Sheepy: Beddy: I hurt you, I hurt you...! I'm horrible! Cai...! *sob* Arsé-kun: *Cai has No Idea what to do* Sheepy: Beddy: S-sorry... I... *He pulls his claws out of Cai* ... have no way to treat you. Arsé-kun: Cai: I've had worse. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, what'd you do? Stab me? *he tries to look over his shoulder for damages* Sheepy: Beddy: H-how do you not know?? Arsé-kun: Cai: I can't see my backside! I just know it hurts like hell. Sheepy: Beddy:...Yes. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm still breathing and my cold, dead heart's still beating, so it's irrelevant. Sheepy: Beddy:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Cai: What's losing you? Sheepy: Beddy: Dead? Arsé-kun: Cai: 'Twas a joke. Sheepy: Beddy: *He doesn't get it.* Arsé-kun: Cai: Tough crowd. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has to fight off the urge to lean out and yell "Oh, you finally admit that you're a heartless jerk?!". Brothers* Sheepy: Beddy: Cold? Like blood loss...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy, c'mon. Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry, um... Sheepy: Beddy: I don't feel quite right... Arsé-kun: Cai: You don't sound right either. Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change. Sheepy: Beddy: But we have fo find the others. Arsé-kun: Cai: They'll find us, I reckon. Sheepy: Beddy: How? Arsé-kun: Cai: Like this. I'm going up. Sheepy: Beddy: Up... Arsé-kun: *Cai starts getting Bigger. He is going Up. in Size.* Sheepy: Beddy: So tall... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And there he goes. Sheepy: Aru: Amazing! Arsé-kun: *Cai has noticed something and puts his hand out for it. he's up to somethin* Arsé-kun: *Cai leans down to put whatever he's got on the ground. Here You Go* Sheepy: Lio: Thanks lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *Cai comes back down from Tall City* Arsé-kun: Cai: And the magician has no rights. He can do it himself. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin...? Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Beddy looks different! Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy's been cursed by who knows what. We're disregarding it. Arsé-kun: *see: lying* Sheepy: Lio: Scary... Arsé-kun: *Primo is slowly making his way down the old-fashioned way. At least someone is enjoying themselves* Sheepy: Aru: Teacher sure is taking his time.. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oi! What are you, some sort of goat?! Arsé-kun: Primo: *distantly* BAA!~ Sheepy: Aru: Baaa? Goats make bleating sounds... Arsé-kun: Cai: That'd require him to actually care about the words coming out of his mouth. Sheepy: Aru: Not possible Arsé-kun: Arthur: I agree. Sheepy: Aru: Me too. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can't you save your roasting for when I'm actually down there?! Sheepy: Aru: No. You're taking too long. Beddy's not doing so well! Arsé-kun: Primo: Ah. Arsé-kun: *Primo jumps down, definitely injures his ankle, and does not say anything about that what-so-ever* Arsé-kun: Primo: I see now. That is unfortunate. Sheepy: Beddy: I did horrible things... Arsé-kun: Primo: Irrelevant. We're not physical currently. Nothing that happens to us here matters physically! Isn't that great? Sheepy: Beddy: No! I still betrayed my king and Cai! Arsé-kun: Cai: It kind of itches. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I already forgave you... What more can I do, Beddy? Sheepy: Beddy: It's not... Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't blame yourself too harshly. The Dreamlands and us half-breeds don't mix so well as you would think! Sheepy: Beddy:....? Sheepy: Beddy: Dreamlands...? Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd think I'd be exempt but nope. I'm running at 300% and absolutely thinking less and more stupider, faster. It's a bad mix! And I've been in the Dreamlands before! Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, Seir says we're here, so we must be. Sheepy: Beddy: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: He wouldn't lie about something like that. What this means is I could be pummeled to a pulp here and it'd mean nothing in the end. That's not an invitation! Arsé-kun: *Cai puts his fist down* Sheepy: Beddy: But aren't we at greater risk normally...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Bingo. Arsé-kun: Primo: I was making an example though. If "I" gotten beaten to a pulp, yeah, it'd carry over! Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Sheepy: Beddy: So it's good that I wrapped my fingers around Art's neck and not yours. Arsé-kun: *Primo pokes at a few lights around him. They go out. He looks at the last three* Arsé-kun: Primo: Yeah, I guess. Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Arsé-kun: Primo: YOU DID WHAT?! Sheepy: Beddy:.......tried to strangle him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I survived. Arsé-kun: Primo: ........... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Primo: ............ I want to throw an entire building at you. Sheepy: *Beddy hides behind Cai, trembling. Primo... scary* Arsé-kun: Cai: I'll stomp you into paste, trash magician. Sheepy: Jauf: Everyone else was already together? But it doesn't seem like they want to be. Arsé-kun: Bors: There's more tension in his parking lot than between Deaths when they gather. What up? Sheepy: Marrok: Everyone's having fun without us, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *very quickly* Don't concern yourself with it. Several incidents. More importantly is leaving. Sheepy: Beddy: I-I didn't mean to... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We know that and we appreciate you. Sheepy: Jauf:???? Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur missed out on everything, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did I? Care to explain? Sheepy: Marrok: I found a gift for you! Arsé-kun: Cai: is it another skeleton Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... Sheepy: Marrok: I stole one earlier after defeating the bone ball. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, did you also encounter the pile of bones? I declined fighting it at the time. Perhaps I should have? Sheepy: Marrok: You missed out on bones. Arsé-kun: Primo: What a shame. Perfectly good spellcasting components. Sheepy: Marrok: It's only for Arthur, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Why would I desire a skeleton, Marrok? Sheepy: Marrok: Mmmm... ....... Sheepy: Marrok: *thinking* Arsé-kun: *mac loading icon* Sheepy: Marrok: Because it's a gift that contains a skele-ton of my feelings, woof. Arsé-kun: *this pun is yog approved* Arsé-kun: Arthur: If it were not you saying that, I would be disappointed. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you for your, err. Generous gift, Sir Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: It's no problem! I'd dig up lots of stuff for you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur makes a Face™ to Aru specifically before reverting to his default poker face. He Doesn't Want a Skeleton* Sheepy: Aru: A skeleton... Sheepy: Aru: I don't really like the idea of a skeleton... Arsé-kun: Arthur: None of our hosts would appreciate it much.... Perchance Jaufre could hold onto it? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Sheepy: Jauf: Me? Sheepy: Marrok: *thinking* ...... Sheepy: Marrok: Sir Jaufre already has his own skeleton, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: In his endless bag of holding, I meant. Arsé-kun: Bors: c: Sheepy: Marrok: He doesn't need backup bones. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm losing intelligence here. Sheepy: Marrok: *kicked puppy look* Arsé-kun: Cai: Wart doesn't need backup bones either. Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur doesn't want bones? Sheepy: Marrok: Even though his throat is ouch-ouch? Arsé-kun: *Arthur nervously glances towards Jaufre* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I will accept it. Sheepy: Jauf: .....You're right. What happened to your throat, my king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: There was an.... Incident. Sheepy: Jauf:.....Incident. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr was on top of me. It was not intentional. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have already forgiven him. Sheepy: Jauf: There's no way to unintentionally strangle someone. Sheepy: Jauf: No wonder Merlin is angry at him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin the First, also known as that dotted line outline where he once was.* Sheepy: Marrok: There's no Merlin, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Where did he go? Sheepy: Marrok: I don't know. Sheepy: Marrok: Somewhere over there, woof? Arsé-kun: *Something Very Big and Very Building-shaped is launched across the horizon. It's gooooooooooooooooone! Laaaaddyyyyyyy!* Sheepy: Beddy: A-aaahhh?! A warning shot?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He would risk hitting all of us if he truly intended to do that. Sheepy: Beddy:......Huh? Sheepy: Beddy: You're right... Arsé-kun: *Primo re-appears, proud of himself* Arsé-kun: Primo: I feel better now ^^ Sheepy: Beddy:.....*He gives Primo an anxious look but doesn't budge from his hiding spot* Sheepy: Jauf: I could pummel him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Banned. Sheepy: Jauf: *staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You were forgiven for attacking me the other day. Allow this to pass as well. Sheepy: Jauf: You were unharmed then. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I bled. Overruled. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Jauf: .........Fine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. Sheepy: Aru: How do we go home...? Arsé-kun: Primo: That would require Seir's assistance! Considering his refusal to answer me, this may be a problem. Sheepy: Jauf: *He pulls out Andromalius* Arsé-kun: Yog: One and All airline, we don't check you at the Gates~ Sheepy: Jauf: My friend! Arsé-kun: Primo: >:V Sheepy: Jauf: It seems everyone is trapped here. Arsé-kun: Yog: I am aware. It is almost as if this could have been avoided if someone had checked the travel routes. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Beddy: *He gives Primo a disappointed look* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... ^^;;;; Arsé-kun: Yog: I can withdraw most of you now, if you don't mind the oddity of the locale you'll be in temporarily. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes, please... Arsé-kun: Yog: Certainly. I will go in order of priority. Arsé-kun: *Beddy promptly pops out of existence. There he goes. Get Got idiot* Sheepy: Beddy:.....Where... Arsé-kun: Yog: *turning away from his Bigass Monitor* Welcome to my realm. Take all the time you need before I fetch your companions. Sheepy: Beddy: Your.... realm? Arsé-kun: Yog: I like to consider it mine. It makes me feel better. Sheepy: Beddy:???... Sheepy: Beddy: You live here all alone? Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Beddy: Aren't you lonely? Arsé-kun: *beddy nails yog in a single fucking shot* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... It's of no concern. I am able to leave when I wish to. Sheepy: Beddy: *doubt* Arsé-kun: Yog: I did not lie. I am able to leave via avatar when I desire to. Sheepy: Beddy: *doubt* Arsé-kun: Yog: I did not lie. I am able to leave via avatar when I desire to. Sheepy: Beddy: ...Can you read minds...? Arsé-kun: Yog: You doubted me audibly a timeline over from the current one. Arsé-kun: Yog: That means no. I cannot. Sheepy: Beddy: I would be lonely. Arsé-kun: Yog: Many would. Sheepy: Beddy: I can understand why. Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... Arsé-kun: *Yog pauses before putting his headphones + mic back on* Arsé-kun: Yog: Something else to say? Sheepy: Beddy: It's very colorful. Arsé-kun: Yog: Thank you. I quite like how it came out. Sheepy: Beddy: Why? I mean... you do? Arsé-kun: Yog: I believe the english equivalent is "Aesthetic". Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Arsé-kun: *Yog puts his headphones back on* Arsé-kun: Yog: Bedwyr has been retrieved. I will take the next priority. Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits up behind Beddy. Where am I???* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Eh?? Sheepy: Beddy: My king! Sheepy: Beddy: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe so. I no longer hurt so much. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank goodness... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... May I be disrespectful for a brief moment? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Arthur leans forward and gently pats Beddy's leg. fluffy...* Sheepy: Beddy:???? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *✧(◠ヮ◠✿)✧* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Your fur is very nice. Sheepy: Beddy: Th-thank you... *He's flustered. Arthur looks so happy, which makes him overjoyed! But hearing compliments is a bit shocking.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do have to ask. How did you hide this as a knight? Sheepy: Beddy: I was never drunk at any of the meetings. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Sheepy: Beddy: Why would I drink on the job...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I usually suspected Cai... Sheepy: Beddy: Cai knew and helped me hide it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That does explain a lot. Sheepy: Beddy: I have no tolerance for alcohol. Sheepy: Beddy: Sorry for lying. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So every time you and he were drinking before meetings, it was falsified as well? Sheepy: Beddy: I wasn't drinking... Arsé-kun: Arthur: When Cai claimed as such, I mean. Sheepy: Beddy:...Only half a lie. Sheepy: Beddy: He drank. I didn't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand. Of course he did. Sheepy: Beddy: It was hard for him not to discover me. Sheepy: Beddy: We always were together, so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: With how nosy he is as well. Sheepy: Beddy: That too. I would have just not come to the meetings had he not helped me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You two did a great job at it. I never suspected a thing. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Arthur has been retrieved successfully. Next. Sheepy: *Jauf arrives! He doesn't seem surprised by his surroundings.* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you very much, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: *putting a tentacle in front of the mic* You are welcome. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder why it never happens to Merlin... Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe it's because of how strong he is? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure he's had his own issues. Not that he ever tells anyone. Sheepy: Beddy: It makes me feel useless, seeing him struggle and not being able to help him... I understand he doesn't want to seem weak nor trouble others, but... Arsé-kun: Primo: And yet you do something similar, refusing to let others treat you right. Isn't that something? Sheepy: Beddy: Your inability to ask for or accept help endangers lives, as we saw recently. My refusal for others to treat me right, as you say I do, only is an annoyance at worst. Arsé-kun: Primo: ....... Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Touché. Sheepy: Beddy: They really aren't comparable... Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin's scared of endangering others and ends up taking actions that endanger others. You are afraid of being alone, yet you push others away, which could end up in you being alone if you aren't careful. They aren't any different. Sheepy: Beddy:...Urk. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Both of you have things you need to work on. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sorry, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Primo: I deserved that. Sheepy: Beddy:...Yes. Sheepy: Jauf: Cai's a poor influence, huh. Arsé-kun: Cai: What'd I do this time? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai! You've arrived! Arsé-kun: Cai: Unfortunately I'm still alive. Sheepy: Jauf: Bedwyr was verbally attacking Merlin and you missed it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, no. *he grins* I heard all of it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get his ass, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now he's being a poor influence. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin, turn around so I can grab your-- Sheepy: Jauf: Look at what you've done, Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai breaks out laughing* Sheepy: Jauf: Shame on you! Arsé-kun: Primo: Bedwyr, in public? Pre-marital ass grabbing? Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm not Jaufre! I don't go around moaning about the sins of pre-marital whatever! Sheepy: Jauf: Bedwyr engages in sinful pre-marital actions? Shame, shame! My own cousin! I thought well of you, Bedwyr! Arsé-kun: Yog: What happened to being over it, Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! It's a joke, my friend! Just to mess with him, just a bit! Sheepy: Beddy: Th-that's!! Sheepy: Beddy: M-Merlin...! Back me up! I'd never do anything like that!! Arsé-kun: Primo: Hmmm? Did you wait until marriage like a sinless young man? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm trying to think of ammunition. I can't use Lancelot. Everyone and their mother was with Lancelot at least once. Sheepy: Beddy:........ Arsé-kun: Primo: You would know. Sheepy: Beddy: A-am I being left out of a club that includes basically everyone else...? Sheepy: Beddy: Did... did everyone else commit sinful acts wifh Sir Lancelot? Even our king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .................. Arsé-kun: Cai: oh my god. Sheepy: Beddy: I never did. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, hold on, this ain't about you anymore. Wart?! Sheepy: Jauf: My king... with Sir Lancelot? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can say with certainty that I prefer women. Sheepy: Jauf: My king... Sheepy: Jauf: I, too, have committed sinful acts with Sir Lancelot. Arsé-kun: Cai: Murder? Sheepy: Jauf:...........Pre-marital hand holding...!!! Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot asked to engage in acts with me only once. Sheepy: Beddy: I panicked... Arsé-kun: Cai: And chugged my booze. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't remember anything after that. Sheepy: Jauf: Knowing you, you clung to Cai and wept before passing out. Sheepy: Jauf: You know, here's a question. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you think Sir Agravain also...? Arsé-kun: Cai: As the castle's resident "Guy who knows the gossip", let me answer that one! Sheepy: Jauf: Go on. Arsé-kun: *Cai makes the excalibur face* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe that's why Sir Agravain hated him. Sheepy: Jauf: Did I mention that Sir Agravain is still around? Arsé-kun: Cai: w h a t Sheepy: Jauf: He goes to the same college that the other Kay does. Sheepy: Jauf: He's a little younger but absolutely the same guy. Arsé-kun: Bors: No wonder Lio-Lio never figured out if Aggis went to hell or not. Sheepy: Beddy: Bors...? When did you get here? Arsé-kun: Bors: c: Arsé-kun: Bors: Anyway, tell me more. How was it? I never got to experience my cousin. Sheepy: Jauf: I panicked and ran the second he touched my hand. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It solidified my preference in women. Arsé-kun: Primo: There is a time and space for an answer to that question. This is neither. Sheepy: Beddy: Even you?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Of course! Sheepy: Beddy: So, I'm all alone... Arsé-kun: Bors: Welcome to the club. It's me, you, and Lio. Sheepy: Lio: You can be an honorary Lio-Lio family member! Sheepy: *Lio slams into Bors* Arsé-kun: *Bors gets slammed into and explodes. no. he stumbled but that's about it* Arsé-kun: Cai: And just like that, it's time to change the subject. Sheepy: Lio: The girl is last, huh? So sad! Sheepy: Lio: Sorry, wall! Pick a better spot next time, okay? Sheepy: Lio: Bors, Bors~ Find me~ Arsé-kun: Bors: *who has taken up professional squinting* I won't be doing that Sheepy: Lio: Bors is leaving me all alone... Sheepy: Lio: What a meanie-meanie~ Sheepy: Lio: My eyes hurt lots and lots... Arsé-kun: Bors: I'm as bat as a blind. You're on your bone here. Sheepy: Lio: *He lies down on the ground* Sheepy: Lio: Merlin is evil and Bors won't help me. Arsé-kun: Primo: What did I do?? Sheepy: Lio: Be evil. Arsé-kun: Cai: Gee, how detailed. Sheepy: Lio: He tossed me around like a basketball. Arsé-kun: Primo: I launched him up the side of a building so he didn't have to climb it. It was a good idea at the time. Sheepy: Lio: Evil-evil. Sheepy: Lio: I'm going to tell Mom on you. Arsé-kun: Primo: ................................. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can I make up for it any way? Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Lio: Okay~ Sheepy: Lio: I'll trust you not to toss me this time. Arsé-kun: Primo: Noted. No tossing unless it's an emergency. Sheepy: Aru: *accompanied by Marrok* ...Why is Lionel lying on the floor just like that kid on campus? Arsé-kun: Bors: Is that where he's at? Sheepy: Lio: Yes~ Sheepy: Lio: It's too bright-bright... Arsé-kun: Bors: my head's exploding. Sheepy: Lio: Join me on the floor. Sheepy: Aru: Did Sir Lancelot struggle with bright lights, too? Arsé-kun: Bors: *plopping down next to Lio* Nope. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Found you~ Sheepy: Aru: That's a surprise. Arsé-kun: Bors: There you are! Arsé-kun: *Bors plants his face into Lio's back. relief* Sheepy: Lio: It took forever but we're reunited! Arsé-kun: Bors: F'nally. Sheepy: Aru: I would've thought that if both of you had photophobia, considering Sir Lancelot was your double cousin, he would have also had it... Arsé-kun: Bors: We ain' scared of no lighs Sheepy: Aru: Oh, um... Photophobia isn't the fear of lights. Sheepy: Aru: It means that your eyes are very sensitive to light. Generally, the eyelid forces itself closed in such a situation, so i suppose it's like you're running away from the light... Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Aru's scared of lightbulbs~ Sheepy: Aru: Not true. Sheepy: Lio: Ehehehehe. Sheepy: Lio: That's what you claim, but pointy-pointy glass is scary for anyone! So don't drop it! Arsé-kun: Yog: *not turning towards them* *paimon-defining-a-google-term tone* Hot tip! Don't put a light bulb in your mouth. Simply do not do it. Sheepy: Aru: Why would I do that? Arsé-kun: Yog: I was not speaking to you. I know you would not do that. Sheepy: Aru: ….? Arsé-kun: *Yog shifts some hair out of the way and points to his headset* Sheepy: Aru: Ohhh… Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll put all of you back in the proper location momentarily. Let me finish dealing with my son. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! … Grif’s trying to eat a light bulb, isn’t he? Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... His reasoning was "My bones are scared of the dark." *he looks pained* Sheepy: Aru: Wow, that's... ummm... Sheepy: Aru:...Poor Kay. Arsé-kun: Yog: Poor everyone who had to witness that. Arsé-kun: Yog: Changing topics. I can drop all of you off wherever you would like, within reason. Sheepy: Beddy: Home... it's past Baby's holding time. He hates me now. Arsé-kun: Yog: You have only been gone for an hour. Sheepy: Beddy: I still have a chance then! Arsé-kun: Yog: Are there any objections to this destination? That which was initially intended by Merlin. Sheepy: Aru: None from me. Sheepy: Lio: None here~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Letsa go! Sheepy: Jauf: I want to see a koala. Arsé-kun: Cai: I want out of this shit. My day has been awful and this shit is a nuisance. Sheepy: Marrok: *woof...* Arsé-kun: *Primo makes no comment but the answer is yes* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... We'll accept the final two as "yes". Sheepy: Beddy: Looks like everyone is in agreement, then. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll drop you off on the front lawn. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Yog: Quite welcome. Have a good rest of your day. Arsé-kun: *IMMEDIATE cut to Primo's lawn. One second, it's empty. Next second, knight jumpscare.* Sheepy: Beddy: We're home! Sheepy: Beddy: I have to check on Baby...! Arsé-kun: Primo: Then go get him. Sheepy: *Beddy leaves briefly before returning with Baby* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Ohhhh. It looks soft... Sheepy: Jauf: It's.... Sheepy: Beddy: His fur is actually sort of rough. He's a koala! Sheepy: *Baby blankly stares off into the distance* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... May I pet him? Arsé-kun: *Arthur gently pets Baby. He's thrilled* Sheepy: *Baby turns his attention to Arthur and, after a brief pause, makes a grunting sound* Sheepy: Jauf: ...Sounds like a bear. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's the sound Wart makes in the morning when he oversleeps. Sheepy: Beddy: It's true. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: *angra nails the stealth roll despite being a bundle of shadow. outside. in a brightly colored area* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is pleased. He has pet Two thing today.* Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! It's so wall-eyed! Sheepy: Lio: Looks like a prey animal with its eyes on the front of its head! Arsé-kun: Cai: It's got the same face as Galahad during an early morning table meeting. Sheepy: Jauf: You're right! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes! Isn't he cute? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. Do better. Arsé-kun: *Cai shields his eyes in advance* Sheepy: Beddy: *Glaaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Cai: Wart's right next to you! You'd better not! Sheepy: Beddy: Baby, don't listen to him. He has no taste. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai, you're being mean to Baby. Apologize. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's my job. Sheepy: Beddy: You'd insult Baby to his face? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai insults babies... how evil. Arsé-kun: Cai: I insult everyone to their face. Since when is that new? I've been vilified for it. Arsé-kun: Cai: And shut up, Jaufre. Sheepy: Beddy: You don't insult me. Sheepy: *Baby blankly stares at Cai before letting out a quiet "myehhh"* Arsé-kun: Cai: You didn't even know your own eye color the other day. Pathetic. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't look in the mirror...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Pathetic!! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Arsé-kun: Cai: Do better! Make it once a week! Sheepy: Beddy: No. Sheepy: Beddy: You do it. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not the one with self-image issues! Sheepy: Beddy: W-well... Arsé-kun: Cai: I didn't say you had to look at your face in the mirror. Idiot. Dummy. Sheepy: Beddy: What? Arsé-kun: Cai: I said look in a mirror once a week. Where'd I say "Look at your face in the mirror"? Huh? Sheepy: Beddy: Huuuhh? Arsé-kun: Cai: c:< Sheepy: Beddy:...Why use a mirror then? Arsé-kun: Cai: So you can get used to using the thing. Do your hair. Sheepy: Beddy: Why? I have you... Arsé-kun: Cai: What'd you do before me? Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't say anything that won't disappoint you here... Arsé-kun: Cai: My disappointment is immeasurable and my day was already ruined. Sheepy: Beddy: Very sorry...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Do it for once. Sheepy: Beddy:........ Sheepy: Beddy: *mope* I don't want to look in thr mirror... Arsé-kun: Cai: Then don't. Sheepy: Beddy: But you said... Arsé-kun: Cai: I said once a week, not right this minute. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sheepy: Jauf: It's not so hard. Arsé-kun: *arthur would comment but hes gone back to sleep right there on the grass. our king.* Sheepy: Jauf: The person in the mirror isn't you. Sheepy: Jauf: It's a flat representation of you and will never look entirely correct! Arsé-kun: Cai: or use your damn phone. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, that's... Sheepy: Beddy: ...Phones tend to "glow up", as the kids say. Sheepy: Aru: Just like that, I remembered Beddy was old... Arsé-kun: Cai: This guy's never taken a bad picture and it shows. Sheepy: Beddy: They don't show the real you....... Arsé-kun: Cai: Who showed him filters. Who did this. Sheepy: Beddy:......Cai...what's a filter? Arsé-kun: Cai: A phone feature that changes how you look a bit. Usually a nuisance and a waste of time. Sheepy: Beddy:......? Sheepy: Beddy: It's automatic, yes? Arsé-kun: Cai: .... No? Sheepy: Beddy: That's... ummmm... Sheepy: Beddy: No, my phone automatically uses filters. Arsé-kun: Cai: Let me see. Sheepy: *Beddy hands Cai his phone awkwardly, taking care not to drop Baby* Arsé-kun: *Cai checks his phone out* Sheepy: Beddy: You see? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. It looks fine to me. Sheepy: Beddy: It absolutely, without a doubt, has a filter... Arsé-kun: *Cai looks at Beddy with the phone camera* Arsé-kun: Cai: It looks like you. I don't see anything weird. Sheepy: Beddy: But it... Sheepy: Beddy: That's not... Arsé-kun: Cai: I see your damn hair needing a brushing, dammit. Sheepy: Beddy: But Cai... Arsé-kun: Cai: What? Sheepy: Beddy:....My reflection doesn't look like that... Arsé-kun: *Cai cocks an eyebrow* Sheepy: Beddy: It doesn't...! Arsé-kun: Cai: How do we go about proving that... Sheepy: Beddy: Look at me in a mirror, a pool of water, something...? Sheepy: Beddy: No matter the method, I won't look like that. Arsé-kun: Angra: *cheerfully, from Bors' arm jail* Memrys just got a new mirror! Don't break it! Sheepy: Beddy: New mirror...? Sheepy: Beddy: Where? Arsé-kun: Angra: You know where he does his fancy stuff! It's the room over! Arsé-kun: Angra: Can I watch all this go down through you? Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Ummm... I don't quite... Arsé-kun: Angra: I wanna watch. Sheepy: Beddy:...I suppose so. Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Angra: Neat! *he blinks a few times* Anyway, third floor, far end of the left side, one 'fore the end! Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Thank you. Let's go, Cai. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fine, I guess. Sheepy: Beddy: Then you'll see the true me, and... Sheepy: Beddy: ....Don't abandon me over it, please. Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy, I'm not ditching you. Shut up. Arsé-kun: Cai: If I willingly ditched you I'd throw myself off a ledge. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Cai: It wouldn't do much if I'm taller than the drop. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... so it's not a great sacrifice. Arsé-kun: Cai: I wouldn't do it though. The only possible exception would be for Wart, and you'd agree with me on that. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: *It takes a bit to get upstairs. Third floor, in PRIMO'S house, and at the end of a hallway. God. I'd die in this house* Sheepy: *Baby was safely put down outside* Sheepy: Beddy: Here we are. Arsé-kun: *There is a mirror sitting outside the room, unhung. There's a note attached to it* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Arsé-kun: *"To Memrys: Are you insane? Me? Ask Mint. ~Malleus*" Sheepy: Beddy:....Hmm. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't care about that. *he pushes the note out of the way* Sheepy: Beddy: Do we hang it up? Arsé-kun: Cai: Why bother? Just lean down. Sheepy: *Beddy approaches it and leans down* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... *crouching down next to Beddy* It's still you. Sir Camelot's Prettiest Unbrushed Hair Man. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 16 Sheepy: Beddy: A...aaahhh...! *He covers his face* Don't look at me! Don't look at me!!! Arsé-kun: Angra: *from outside* WHAT THE FUCK?! Sheepy: Beddy: *He backs away, shaking* Don't look...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr? *he does as asked and looks elsewhere* Sheepy: Beddy: That's me, isn't it...? Don't lie, please... Arsé-kun: Cai: I said what I saw. I saw the you that I know. Was there more? Sheepy: Beddy: That's me...! It's really me...! Sheepy: Beddy: So that camera's a lie! You see?! Arsé-kun: Cai: No? I saw the same thing. How you show in the camera is how you've always been for me. Sheepy: Beddy:..........! Sheepy: Beddy: S-so I've always been a horrific monster to you...?! Arsé-kun: Cai: What? No? What the hell are you saying? Sheepy: Beddy: How could you possibly say that the camera's image and the mirror's reflection are one and the same?! Get your eyes checked, Cai! Arsé-kun: Cai: But they are... Sheepy: Beddy: A horrifying, ugly beast always looks back at me when I look in the mirror...! In lakes, in ponds, the reflection off of a glass.. It doesn't matter what it is. Sheepy: Beddy: This, this...! *He approaches the mirror* How can you accept looking at this?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe it is me. Who knows. But I said what I said. I don't give a damn how you look. Sheepy: Beddy: If you didn't care how I looked, you wouldn't always nag me about my hair! Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Okay, other than me teasing about your hair. You know what I mean. Sheepy: Beddy: How can you just accept this...?! Sheepy: Beddy: I just want to look normal... not like some monster...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Because you're my damn friend, that's why. Arsé-kun: *Cai crosses his arms and looks away* Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not fighting you a second time today. Whatever. I stand by what I said. Sheepy: Beddy:....*He looks back at his reflection*..... Arsé-kun: *Angra stumbles up the stairs down the hall, panting and limping. He had a hell of a time making it basically blind* Arsé-kun: Angra: Get the hell away from that mirror! Sheepy: Beddy: No amount of friendship can justify...saying the camera's images... look like THIS...! *He smashes the mirror with his left hand!* Arsé-kun: *Cai has to shield himself from broken glass shards!* Sheepy: *Beddy cannot. A bunch of them lodge in his unprotected fist.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Are you trying to make shit worse?! Stay right there! I'm getting mom! Sheepy: Beddy: I can pick up the glass pieces myself...! Arsé-kun: Angra: That's not it! There's something stalking you! I've only heard descriptions of stuff like that before! Sheepy: Beddy:....What...? Sheepy: *Beddy is mostly oblivious of his hand bleeding because it's full of glass fragments. Mostly.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Promise I'm not screwing with you! You've got my word and promise! Arsé-kun: *Cai is picking glass off of himself. ow. ow. ow.* Sheepy: Beddy: What's stalking me...? Sheepy: Beddy: The reflection? Not possible. Sheepy: Beddy: I have always, since I can remember, looked like that. Arsé-kun: Angra: Jesus, and I don't say this lightly, Fucking Christ. Sheepy: Beddy: Please don't rub it in... Arsé-kun: Angra: No goddamn wonder you hate yourself! You think you look like that thing? Sheepy: Beddy: That thing is my reflection... Arsé-kun: Angra: Like hell it is. Sheepy: Beddy: What...? Arsé-kun: Angra: ... Oh, can I have it? Sheepy: Beddy:....Yes. I don't want it. Arsé-kun: Angra: *grinning* It's a deal. Great doin' service with you, Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: ...Sorry to inflict this on you. Arsé-kun: *Cai is sitting there clueless in the bg the entire time. He doesn't get to see Beddy's reflection shimmering and shifting in real time.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh, no, it's fine! It's not like you can curse me anymore than I already am! Sheepy: Beddy: That's not a state to be proud of, I think... Arsé-kun: Angra: It is when it means it can't bother me~~ Arsé-kun: *Angra blinks a few times before scooping up a large pane of glass to admire himself in* Arsé-kun: Angra: Damn, it's ugly. 11 would still go for it. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Didn't you say to stay away from the mirror...? Arsé-kun: Angra: It was cursin' you. What's it gonna do? Curse me? Kill me? Sheepy: Beddy: It was...? Arsé-kun: Angra: Anyway, look at yourself now! Ain't that better? Sheepy: Beddy:......If I look, I'll see my reflection... Arsé-kun: Angra: I encourage it! If it's still ugly, kick my ass! Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I smashed the mirror, though.. Arsé-kun: *Cai holds up a mirror chunk for him. Behold the power of Camelot's jackass* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Arsé-kun: *Beddy sees... Himself. Purple eyes and all* Sheepy: Beddy:.... Sheepy: Beddy: It's like the camera. Arsé-kun: Angra: Despite everything, that's you. Sheepy: Beddy: How... Sheepy: Beddy: That's not possible... Arsé-kun: Angra: I took it from you. Aren't I great? You should thank me sometime! Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: *Cai is still lost* Sheepy: Beddy:....Ouch. Arsé-kun: Angra: *admiring the mirror shard* Hmmm! I think I'll call you Jimmy! Arsé-kun: Cai: ...... You wanna save telling me what just happened for before or after I wrap that? Sheepy: Beddy: Thank goodness I have you to tell me that... Arsé-kun: Cai: Dying kills you. Sheepy: Beddy: I know. Arsé-kun: *Cai starts dealing with Beddy's hand. He's not pleased.* Sheepy: Beddy:...Sorry. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Wish I knew shit was going on. Sheepy: Beddy: I also feel lost... Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Yeah. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... So who was that? Sheepy: Beddy: Who, Angra? Sheepy: Beddy: Or the reflection...? Arsé-kun: Cai: The shadowy guy. Your reflections' been the same to me this whole damn time. Sheepy: Beddy: Angra, one of Merlin's descendent, and... Sheepy: Beddy: Do you remember the Lady of the Lake? Arsé-kun: Cai: Couldn't forget her even if I tried. Why? Sheepy: Beddy: He's her son. Arsé-kun: *Cai is running calculations* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... One of the magician's kids got with the Lady? Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. His great grandson, Myrrdin. He's Merlin the Third. Arsé-kun: Cai: So he's into cougars Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. Sheepy: Beddy: He's the ultimate wife guy. Sheepy: Beddy: Jaufre has nothing on him. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's scary. Don't like that. She doesn't need encouragement. Arsé-kun: *something fucking explodes* Sheepy: *Beddy lets out a yelp before jumping into Cai's arms Scooby Doo style!* Arsé-kun: Cai: Now what? Sheepy: Beddy: What was that...?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't hear anything else. Is that shit normal? Sheepy: Beddy: When Makenna is around, maybe... Arsé-kun: Cai: English. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin #5. Arsé-kun: Cai: Eh. Sheepy: Beddy: He likes blowing things up. Arsé-kun: Cai: So it's probably nothing? Sheepy: Beddy: And his grandson is capable of mass destruction... he melted my hand once. Sheepy: Beddy: It may be nothing. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeesh. How do you survive it? Sheepy: Beddy: Good luck, maybe? Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd die a week in. Sheepy: Beddy: I think you're tougher than that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Two weeks. Sheepy: Beddy: Mmm... maybe not that tough. Arsé-kun: Cai: Jerkass. Sheepy: Beddy: *giggling* Arsé-kun: Cai: What a horror. Guards, send this jerkass to his room. He's grounded. Sheepy: Beddy: G-grounded?! Sheepy: Beddy: It wasn't that bad! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd shove you, but there's a mess. Sheepy: Beddy: Looks like me smashing the mirror benefited me! Arsé-kun: Cai: You probably didn't need to do that! Sheepy: Beddy: I panicked. Arsé-kun: Cai: Well, now you gotta clean glass off the floor. Sheepy: Beddy: Can't I do it later...? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. We're cleaning this up now. Sheepy: Beddy: So cruel. Arsé-kun: Cai: 's my job. Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts cleaning up begrudgingly* Arsé-kun: *Cai helps out* Sheepy: Beddy:....I can't believe I inflicted that on Angra. Sheepy: Beddy:...... Arsé-kun: Cai: He asked you for it. It's his issue. Sheepy: Beddy: I... don't exactly look like a monster. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, you don't! You look like a guy! Sheepy: Beddy: I'd look like a demon if it were back then. Arsé-kun: Cai: But it ain't. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... it isn't. Arsé-kun: Cai: And anyway, Arthur likes you as is. Sheepy: Beddy:....Really? Arsé-kun: Cai: He hasn't complained, so clearly. Sheepy: Beddy: But... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't seem to grow a beard. Beards are important, aren't they? Arsé-kun: Cai: No? Arsé-kun: Cai: Not anymore. I just like mine. Sheepy: Beddy:...But they used to be so important. Arsé-kun: Cai: Shit changes. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder what's considered important now. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fashion. Hairstyle. No idea what else. Sheepy: Beddy: Fashion... Sheepy: Beddy: Hairstyle... Sheepy: Beddy:.....I don't understand either of them. Arsé-kun: Cai: Me neither. Sheepy: Beddy:....I have to ask Merlin later for help with it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Awful. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin's probably attractive, right? Maybe? Arsé-kun: Cai: You do you. Sheepy: Beddy: I was looking for your advice... Arsé-kun: Cai: He might know. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe... Arsé-kun: *There's a massive swordbeam outside. Something else explodes. Demonic screeching. Excalibur.* Sheepy: Beddy: E-ehhh?! Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Do you want to not get involved? Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles away from the window* Sheepy: Beddy: Th...that's... Sheepy: Beddy:...my reflection...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Is that what it looked like? Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sheepy: Beddy: Why is it... physical? Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't know. That's scary. Let's go back to picking up glass. Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles back to the shattered glass and starts picking it up again, his face blank* Sheepy: Beddy: That's me, isn't it...? If I look in the mirror, I see me. When I look in the mirror, I see it. So it must be me. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, you idiot. Arsé-kun: Cai: How you see yourself NOW is you. Sheepy: Beddy:....Why not before...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Didn't he say it was following you? Sheepy: Beddy: Everyone's reflections follow them. Sheepy: Beddy: Just look in a mirror and move around. Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: It's not you. Sheepy: Beddy:....Yes. Not anymore. Sheepy: Beddy: Now this man in the mirror is me. Arsé-kun: Cai: So you're finally seeing yourself for once. Sheepy: Beddy:.........I wonder if this reflection is a good one? Arsé-kun: Cai: If it looks like the phone one, it is. Sheepy: Beddy: So I look decent, at least... Sheepy: Beddy:.......... Arsé-kun: Cai: You're very pretty, Sir Camelot's Most Wanted. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... Sheepy: Beddy: You should've gotten that title instead, though. Arsé-kun: Cai: Hell no. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, you're strong, smart, kind, witty, funny, tall, and have a good beard. Those are important, I think. You kept everything running with your hard work. Sheepy: Beddy: I think many people would kill to date someone like you. Most people are looking for someone dependable, and you're very much that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Kind?! Who the hell lied to you, knucklehead? Sheepy: Beddy: You're kind towards me. Arsé-kun: Cai: List of people Cai is nice to: One. Sheepy: Beddy: Isn't that proof enough? Arsé-kun: Cai: Not really. Sheepy: Beddy: Hmmm. Sheepy: Beddy: A lot of your actions are born from your kindness, too. Arsé-kun: *cai frowns but doesn't disagree* Sheepy: Beddy: But............. Sheepy: Beddy: Most people don't notice that. Arsé-kun: Cai: I rather it that way. I don't want people thinking "oh he's nice! he'll do work for free or reduced!" Sheepy: Beddy: That's very true...... Sheepy: Beddy: I could see people doing that to someone like Art. Arsé-kun: Cai: He's dumb enough to fall for it. Sheepy: Beddy: Cruel, but true. Arsé-kun: Cai: He's definitely gotten smarter somehow, but he's still a dumbass. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe due to going to college? Arsé-kun: Cai: For what, a week? Sheepy: Beddy: He just lives there. Arsé-kun: Cai: I doubt that would do it. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe it's because he now has someone to protect? Sheepy: Beddy: He left protecting the queen to others and never stepped up to help her when others wouldn't. Arsé-kun: Cai: Hmmm. He's definitely gotten more defensive, too. I bet you're right. Sheepy: Beddy: I would have stepped in, but people, umm... would have believed it was motivated by romantic interest... Arsé-kun: Cai: That was an issue for everyone involved. Sheepy: Beddy: Ahhh... mostly you and me. Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot could get away with it because of his personality, and Sir Percival could get away with it because he was new. Arsé-kun: Cai: I was her friend and everyone knew it. And yet. And yet! Sheepy: Beddy: And yet... Sheepy: Beddy: People were still convinced. Arsé-kun: Cai: I should've brought the wife more often. Sheepy: Beddy: You should've! Arsé-kun: Cai: But then I'd be the next wife guy. There's no goddamn winning. Sheepy: Beddy: Jauf already securely has that role. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd still be made fun of. Arsé-kun: *the very distinct sound (to us) of a hyper beam rings outside. beebeebee BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE* Sheepy: Beddy: E-eh?! Sheepy: Beddy: What is that?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not finding out. Sheepy: Mint: *stealth ex* It is an Ungaikyo. Arsé-kun: *Cai jumps and immediately puts hand to sword* Sheepy: Beddy: *He jumps* Sheepy: Mint: Hello. Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe warn a guy before doing that?! Sheepy: Mint: .....? Sheepy: Mint: Who are you? Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything about you. Arsé-kun: Cai: Sir Cai. Companion of Sir Bedwyr. Who the hell are you? Sheepy: Mint: My name is Mint. Sheepy: Mint: Are they real? Arsé-kun: Cai: ...? Sheepy: Mint: Your wings. Arsé-kun: *Cai didn't notice they popped out when he got startled. He puts them away right quick* Arsé-kun: Cai: Pathetically, yes. Sheepy: Mint: I do not understand why this is pathetic. Arsé-kun: Cai: None of your business. Beddy, who is this bozo? Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin the 10th. Sheepy: Mint: Please explain every detail as to why you are pathetic. *He pulls out a notebook* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Arsé-kun: Cai: Hey, Four-eyes, if you know so damn much about the thing outside, why don't you deal with it first? Sheepy: Mint: Is this a trade? Arsé-kun: Cai: Sure. I'll tell you just about whatever you want if you keep those idiots from getting reamed. Sheepy: Mint: I see. Sheepy: Mint: I will return soon. Sheepy: *Mint exits and goes outside* Arsé-kun: *scorched earth mother fucker. the knights ain't dead but boy they might as well be. the yokai is fine* Sheepy: *Mint begins the exorcism.* Arsé-kun: *the yokai notices and immediately starts targeting him* Sheepy: *Mint doesn't even attempt dodging its attacks! He just tanks them without missing a beat of his exorcism* Arsé-kun: *bors starts taking notes. unhelpful* Sheepy: *Jauf is unsure what to do.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur backs away* Sheepy: *Mint continues to exorcise it.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Shall we leave this fellow to it? Sheepy: Jauf: That almost feels like leaving him to die. Sheepy: Lio: Huuuh? Mint? Die? Arsé-kun: Bors: He's unkillable virtually. Sheepy: Jauf: Unkillable...? Sheepy: Lio: He's a turtle! Arsé-kun: Yog: *uncalled for, unhelpful, useless. andromalius* Turtle definition: High defenses. Sheepy: Lio: Uhuh! And he's good with poison and curses! Sheepy: Lio: So he'll just poison you and let you slowly die while he doesn't bother to fight you back for real. Sheepy: Lio: Poor ghosty-ghost! Ehehehehehe! Arsé-kun: Arthur: So it's safe to move? Sheepy: Lio: Yup! Arsé-kun: *Arthur picks up Aru and bolts for the front door. they're gooooooooone* Sheepy: Lio: So fast~!!! Sheepy: *Jauf follows Arthur* Arsé-kun: *everyone in, everyone in* Sheepy: *They all go in!* Arsé-kun: *and there's Primo, sitting with his feet up, unhelping* Arsé-kun: Primo: Right on time! How did it go? Sheepy: Aru: Mint finally came out and dealt with it for some reason. Sheepy: Aru: Did you bribe him, Teacher? Arsé-kun: Primo: I did not! Mint works in mysterious ways. Sheepy: Lio: Merlin's a meanie-meanie. Arsé-kun: Primo: Merlin's been nagged about overworking so he's taking time to himself. Sheepy: Lio: Hate hate hate hate you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Eh, you'll be over it tomorrow. Sheepy: Lio: Hate you forever and ever~! *pout* Sheepy: Lio: Mint was more helpful and he's never helped anyone unless it benefits him. Arsé-kun: Primo: And who knows what the benefit is! Sheepy: Lio: Is Kitty-kitty here? Arsé-kun: Primo: If Mint's here, probably. Sheepy: Lio: Maybe he nagged Mint lots and lots. Arsé-kun: Arthur: cat? Sheepy: Lio: Uhuh! Sheepy: Lio: He's Mint's grandpa. Sheepy: Lio: He becomes a kitty-cat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like how Marrok is a dog? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *human* Mrow? Sheepy: Marrok: *also human* Woof? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: .... Sheepy: Lio: Kitty-kitty~ Mint helped for once~ Arsé-kun: Mewlin: What's the cost? Sheepy: Lio: We don't know... Scary-scary... Sheepy: Lio: Who made the contract? Do they know what they got themselves into? Arsé-kun: *Mewlin saunters over and plops down on a coffee table* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Either Beddy or the guy he's with. Vivi's son is too busy being face down on my catbed. Sheepy: Lio: He's probably known Beddy for forever. Beddy has nothing new to provide. So it must be Cai. Sheepy: Lio: But Cai likes to talk lots and lots. Cai is good competition for Mint. Sheepy: Marrok: You're allowed to sit on tables, woof... Sheepy: Marrok: I'm banned from tables, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: Tables are for eating at, woof. I would never eat from a food bowl on the floor. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Why would I care about bans, meow? Sheepy: Marrok: If I was bad and broke all the rules, Cai and Arthur might not like me anymore, woof. I would never break a rule intentionally. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin shrugs* Sheepy: Marrok: You don't fear such backlash, woof? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nope! It doesn't matter all that much! Sheepy: Marrok: Wow... You're so brave, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: You're just like Cath Palug. We're friends, woof! Sheepy: Marrok: But you're comparatively tiny and bald, woof. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin puffs up. Offended* Sheepy: Mint: *He enters, a lot of his clothing shredded. He doesn't seem to notice any actual damage he took.* Sheepy: Mint: It's done. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Great work, Mint!! Sheepy: Mint:.....? Sheepy: Mint: It was not difficult. Arsé-kun: Primo: What was it? Sheepy: Mint: An ungaikyo. Sheepy: Mint: Where did it come from? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Angra kindly told me he stole Beddy's reflection. Explains a whole lot, doesn't it? Arsé-kun: *primo is processing complex abstractions* Sheepy: Mint: ..........I just assumed he didn't like looking in the mirror because he was ugly. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's just what he claimed, but hold on. It takes 100 years to make a tsukumogami, right? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Arsé-kun: Primo: Which means the Ungaikyo you just exorcized was over a hundred years older than even I am. Sheepy: Mint: So are dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Primo: Dinosaurs are not still currently living in most cases. Sheepy: Mint: In most cases. However, in the face of a horseshoe crab, you are nothing. Arsé-kun: Primo: I was going to congratulate and compliment you. Sheepy: Mint:....? Sheepy: Mint: *He tilts his head* ....... Sheepy: Mint: It was simple. Anyone could have done it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What Merlin means to say is thank you for the assistance. Many of us did not have the knowledge required to do what you did out there. Sheepy: Mint:.....I understand now. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: So who'd you bargain with? Who's giving you those sweet sweet personal details? Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr's friend. Sheepy: Mint: By the way. Sheepy: Mint: Memrys's mirror was broken. Arsé-kun: Primo: He's going to be awfully mad about that. Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr broke it with his left hand and was bleeding. Sheepy: Mint: Most likely out of a fit of rage of seeing his reflection. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not my problem. Arsé-kun: *primo says, resisting the obvious urge to go upstairs and help out* Sheepy: Lio: Wowow, you're still bitter, huh? Good thing he's got Sir Cai to fix him up. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, you twits survived. Stellar. Sheepy: Beddy: He killed it...? My reflection? Sheepy: Mint: It's you. Sheepy: Mint: You no longer have to worry about the ungaikyo in your reflection. Now you can be ugly in your reflection in peace. Sheepy: Beddy: E...eh? ... Sheepy: Beddy: Um... yes... I suppose you're right... Arsé-kun: *blatant cai disapproval* Sheepy: Mint: Ah. Yes. Cai, I have many questions for you. Arsé-kun: Cai: A deal's a deal. Ask away, four-eyes. Sheepy: Aru: Not yet! Mint, apologize to Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm, no need to... Sheepy: Mint:......? Why must I apologize? Sheepy: Mint: I won't apologize then. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Telling somebody they're ugly is considered rude, even if they themselves say it, Mintsy! Sheepy: Mint: Why? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: 'Cause it's insulting. Sheepy: Mint: Why? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: 'Cause it's an insult. Sheepy: Mint:.........??? Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr says he is ugly, so he is ugly. Sheepy: Mint:...Right? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: What did I just say Sheepy: Mint: *He looks even more confused* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If I said "oh i'm ugly today" and then you called me ugly? I'd be insulted. Insulting myself isn't the same as you saying it! Sheepy: Mint: .......... Sheepy: Mint: But how do I know if something is ugly if I'm not told? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Personal opinion. Your weakness! Sheepy: Mint: Why say it about yourself if you don't want others saying it? Sheepy: Mint: People will hear you say that you yourself are ugly and believe that you are ugly. Arsé-kun: Cai: Look, bozo. He thought he was 'cause the reflection was ugly as sin. He's not. Sheepy: Mint: If their opinion is that you're more attractive than them, they will begin to believe that you think that they are ugly as well. Sheepy: Mint: If people see similar traits in you as their own, they will see themselves as ugly upon hearing such things. Sheepy: Mint: ....So I've been told. Arsé-kun: *Primo opts to not deal with this.* Sheepy: Beddy: That's... ummm... Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry for making you feel ugly, Mint...? Sheepy: Mint:????? Arsé-kun: Bors: This is a fire dumpster of a conversation. Sheepy: Mint: Fire dumpster... Sheepy: Mint: Have you heard of dumpster diving? Arsé-kun: Bors: Uhhuh. What about it? Sheepy: Mint: One time Meril went dumpster diving. Deer will eat almost anything. Sheepy: Mint: He came home smelling like death. Sheepy: Mint: He was carrying a human corpse in his mouth. It seems that he had mistaken it for his usual roadkill at first and had snacked on it some before spotting its face. Sheepy: Mint: This is why you should not dumpster dive. Arsé-kun: Bors: Awful berrible unbearable. *he pauses to write this down* Sheepy: Aru: Scary... so scary.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hate all of that information. Sheepy: Mint: If you hate it, do not dumpster dive. Sheepy: Mint: You seem like the type to do so. Arsé-kun: *cai bites back a laugh. he fails* Arsé-kun: Cai: trash king! king of the trash! Sheepy: Aru: Poor Arthur.. Sheepy: Mint: By the way, this situation became serious when Meril got in trouble for disturbing a crime scene. Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, you've got to tell me bout it. Sheepy: Mint: Of course, his curse is that he must return to his tree no matter what, so it was difficult for them to keep him in jail and eventually gave up. Arsé-kun: *arthur is making a Face™* Sheepy: Mint: The excuse that they gave was that animals technically aren't counted under human laws, and considering he was a deer at the time, it was wrong of them to jail him. Sheepy: Mint: But it was because he kept breaking out. Arsé-kun: Bors: Incredible. Sheepy: Mint: Ah. Yes. That's right. Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything about your relationship with Merlin, Cai. Sheepy: *Mint's notebook is out* Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh boy where do I start!! Arsé-kun: *Cai is ready to TALK SHIIIIIIIIT [airhorn airhorn]* Sheepy: Beddy: Most people start at the beginning. Arsé-kun: Cai: GEE WHIZ. Sheepy: Mint: Your first meeting. Arsé-kun: Cai: So I'm... not even six years old? And this filthy looking coot who looks like he's either ten or ten hundred comes in with this tiny infant that wouldn't shut the hell up comes in! And- Sheepy: *Mint listens attentively* Arsé-kun: *Cai recounts what he can recall. Lots of insults.* Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin was filthy when he first met you... that's not a shock. Arsé-kun: Primo: What's that supposed to mean?! Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... Sheepy: Beddy: It's not really important, I think. Arsé-kun: Cai: It was to me at the time. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe he had just finished looking for plants. Sheepy: Beddy: Sometimes making a quick stop to pick interesting plants is more important than delivering a baby on time, probably. Arsé-kun: Primo who did exactly fucking that: .... Arsé-kun: Cai: ---And... Oh! Oh! Let me tell you the time your idiot magician grandfather turned us into squirrels! Sheepy: Mint: Squirrels...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Squirrels! Sheepy: Mint: How careless of him. What happened next? Arsé-kun: Cai: Arthur got flirted with by a real squirrel and we almost died like four times. Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy made a comment about it once after getting smashed, what was it... Sheepy: Beddy: D-Did I...? Ahahahaha.... haha... Arsé-kun: Cai: Right! *ahem* *imitating Beddy roughly* All I'm... All I'm sayin' is... If Art ended up wit' the squirrel instead, our lives would be much more peaceful. Sheepy: Beddy: *He covers his face* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is stifling laughter into his cape. He's shaking from laughing so hard* Sheepy: Mint: It's true... Camelot would not have collapsed the way that it did. Arsé-kun: Cai: And it's still a 1 hit ko on Wart, I see! Sheepy: Beddy: I can't control what I say when drunk... Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, another time-- [omitted] Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Aru, how are you feeling after all of that today? Sheepy: Aru: Really tired. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I as well. Do you think we could manage to sneak out without alerting anyone? Sheepy: Aru: But if we go home, there's not enough beds for everyone... ... but it's worth a shot. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: :3c Sheepy: Aru:....? Sheepy: Aru: Will you take us home? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It'd be an honor, mew! Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *grabbing a hold of Aru and Arthur, bouncing in place* A-one, a-two, and a-three! Arsé-kun: *pop. gone* Sheepy: *They arrive in the dorm!* Arsé-kun: *Kay is jumpscared by three people appearing in his house. dorm. shut up* Sheepy: Aru: Kay, we're back! Arthur is physical now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, hello. Arthur is going to collapse after all of today. Please don't mind me. Sheepy: Aru: Good night, Arthur. I'll go to sleep soon too. Sheepy: Aru: We can figure it out later... maybe an air mattress...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe get your own damn dorm room. Sheepy: Aru: But... Sheepy: Aru: I can't own a dorm room and Arthur isn't a student. Sheepy: Aru: He also isn't staff... Arsé-kun: Kay: Jauf is friends with staff. His issue. Sheepy: Aru: Jauf is sleeping at Teacher's house. Sheepy: Aru: He isn't feeling very well. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has wandered out, taken an actual cushion off the sofa, thrown it on the floor, and collapsed onto it. #WASTED* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hell yeah. Bedi can exist without Jauf being a bitchass. Sheepy: *Aru will soon join you in dreamland, Arthur* Sheepy: Aru: But we need him to get us a dorm room eventually. Arsé-kun: Kay: His problem now. Arsé-kun: Kay: How'd getting Arthur alive go? Sheepy: Aru: Beddy tried to unalive him but things went well otherwise. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you swearing at me? Sheepy: Aru: No! Arsé-kun: Kay: Take a joke, damn, did it really go that poorly? Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Sheepy: Aru: It... was really awful. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy suddenly went berserk. I think if he had gotten through Arthur and Cai before the others got there, I would've been next. Sheepy: Aru: And then some giant monster appeared and Arthur and his knights were no match for it. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher accidentally sent us to some dream world...... Sheepy: Aru: Griflet's dad and Mint saved us, but it was very scary. Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds shitty. I'll set them on fire. Anyway, do you want anythin'? Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Sheepy: Aru: I hadn't thought about it. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, right. Sheepy: Aru: Caliburn changed. Sheepy: Aru: It's now... well, I suppose I can understand why in his last breaths, Arthur would misinterpret Beddy not returning the sword out of fear of losing Arthur as him trying to steal the gems in it instead... Sheepy: Aru: It'll be scary carrying it around because people would absolutely want to steal it to sell it, now. Arsé-kun: Kay: And then they'll get electrocuted to high fuck. Sheepy: Aru: Very true! Arsé-kun: -Thursday, December 2nd- Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning, everyone. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin'. Watch where you walk. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, thank you. It seems Elyan took the sofa for himself... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not only that. Sheepy: Bedi: What else? Arsé-kun: Kay: If you kick Aru, I get to piledrive you. Kicking him is fine. Sheepy: Bedi: I won't kick either of them. Don't worry. Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone will. I know at least one person here's a dumbass enough. Sheepy: Bedi: *Immediately thinks of Grif* Arsé-kun: Kay: *Immediately thinks of Merlin* Sheepy: *The sound of Grif tripping on Arthur comes from the other room* Arsé-kun: *The sound of Merlin tripping on Grif comes from the other room* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... We have to kill them both. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes..... I agree. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets off the stool and intends to commit a minor crime* Sheepy: *Bedi follows* Sheepy: *Grif is face down on the ground* Arsé-kun: *Merlin caught himself on his arms and is less than pleased* Arsé-kun: Kay: We have to kill you both for failing a basic spot-check. Prepare to die, idiots. Sheepy: Grif: !? Sheepy: Grif: You can't defeat me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't hear you. You're speaking in floor. Sheepy: Grif: *He lifts up his head* You can't defeat me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I could if you fall to basic floor traps. Sheepy: Grif: This is... a new mechanic. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is it though? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I have never dealt with floor traps before. Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least put up a caution sign or something. For Griflet. Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay to admit that you also need one Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wouldn't have seen it. *he pushes the hair out of his face* Sheepy: Bedi: I think they'll most likely be sleeping here until they find an alternative... Arsé-kun: Merlin: On the floor?? Sheepy: Bedi: Where else do they have to sleep? Arsé-kun: Merlin: On the sofa?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: H Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, right. All that. Sheepy: Bedi: Aru cannot legally live alone, I think... Sheepy: Bedi: And Arthur doesn't qualify for a dorm. Sheepy: Bedi: So unless we get him an air mattress, it seems the floor is his only choice. Sheepy: Grif: I also have a bag of beans. Arsé-kun: Kay: what Sheepy: Grif: In case one wants to sleep on that... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. The beanbag. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not stupid. Sheepy: Grif: It's a bag full of beans... Arsé-kun: Kay: which you can't eat so don't. Sheepy: Bedi: It's a bag shaped like a bean. It doesn't contain beans. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Merlin who tried one once and never addressed it at like age 10: *nervous sweating* Sheepy: Bedi: Is something the matter, Merlin? Were you hurt when you fell? Arsé-kun: Merlin: from heaven or just now? Sheepy: Bedi: You fell from heaven...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No?? Anyway, embarrassing! Sheepy: Bedi: How confusing... Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves this situation uncommented on. IQ drop this early in the morning* Sheepy: *Aru is sleeping through all of this.* Arsé-kun: *So is Arthur.* Sheepy: Grif: There are other possibilities. Arsé-kun: Kay: Like rising out of the fires of Hell, foul beast. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd totally rock the demon look if I was one! Sheepy: Grif: No. Just asking Randolph... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, that's what you meant. Sheepy: Bedi: I can't see you as a demon. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Me neither! When's food? Sheepy: Bedi: Umm... we haven't started yet. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Booo. Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry. Sheepy: Grif: There's but one choice. Arsé-kun: Kay: Helping us for once? Sheepy: Grif: Eating the ingredients... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: >:V Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Sheepy: Bedi: Grif helping us sounds, ummm... I think we should pass on that for today. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Passing on that sounds good to me! Arsé-kun: *he says trying to squirrel his way out of helping* Sheepy: Bedi: I trust you to make up for his lack of help, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *drat* I'll certainly try.. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Nobody wants my help... Arsé-kun: Kay: Only if you promise not to eat the damn ingredients this time. Sheepy: Grif:....Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: I cannot promise such a thing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh. Sheepy: Grif: It would be lying. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe I'll use you as a trash disposal. Can you eat egg shells? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: What about styrofoam? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. Let's get started. Sheepy: Bedi: Styrofoam isn't food. Arsé-kun: Kay: It is now. I quit. It's better than the stuff we need. Sheepy: Bedi: Won't that make him sick? Arsé-kun: Merlin: babe, he eats plastic, rocks and metal. Sheepy: Bedi: Even so. Sheepy: Grif: One time I ate a prickly-prickly and it made my stomach hurt. Arsé-kun: *Kay gives up and leaves.* Sheepy: Grif: It's called... Uh... Sheepy: Grif:....Fartichoke. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Heh heh. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: The leaves have thorns on them. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon, unhelpful as always* The Globe Artichoke is not meant to have it's thorns consumed. Please do not eat spikes. Sheepy: Grif: Sad. Everyone is telling me what to eat. Arsé-kun: Yog: If you were able to discern what was and was not intended for consumption, you would not be bothered so often. Sheepy: Grif: I could eat a pencil. I am stronger than you may think... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: *mocking him from the kitchen* I could eat the entire kitchen counter, desu. Arsé-kun: Kay: And shut up, I'm imitating you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I can? Is this... permission? Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Arsé-kun: Kay: NO. Sheepy: *Bedi has left to cook* Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Everyone is mean to me... Arsé-kun: *Merlin has gotten up but hasn't left yet* Arsé-kun: Merlin: With that ass? That's such a tragedy. Sheepy: Grif:......? Sheepy: Grif: I don't understand. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *they get cooking by the book??* Sheepy: *Grif helps by eating trash.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is annoyed by this but shuts up. It was his idea anyway.* Sheepy: *Eventually, Aru wakes up!* Arsé-kun: *It smells like breakfast* Sheepy: Aru:....? ...Oh no, I slept in again! Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, Arthur... it's breakfast. Sheepy: *Aru gently shakes Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ......? Sheepy: Aru: You're hungry, right? Arsé-kun: *Arthur's stomach answers before Arthur himself does* Sheepy: Aru: Breakfast is ready. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Wonderful. Does the table have room for us all? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Sheepy: *Aru gets up and enters the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Arthur stretches and joins the table. Nonbaby's first bedhead since forever.* Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning. Did you sleep well?. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I did, thank you. How is everyone here doing? Sheepy: Grif: Sad. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm doing well, thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet tripped right over you guys first thing. Sheepy: Aru: I didn't notice... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor did I. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin also tripped on you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I tripped on YOU. Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Sheepy: Grif: It's not so different in the end... yes Sheepy: Grif: You still tripped. Sheepy: Grif: By the way. Sheepy: Grif: Do you want my beans, Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon? Sheepy: Grif: My beans Sheepy: Bedi: He means his beanbag. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. I appreciate the gesture. I'll accept it. Sheepy: Bedi: But that doesn't seem comfortable to sleep on... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's not the floor. Sheepy: Grif: Make sure to return it when you have your own bed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You have my word. Sheepy: Grif: I'll ask Randolph about you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please do. Sheepy: Grif: He may make you work for it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would accept that. Sheepy: Grif: Bad, bad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? Sheepy: Grif: You accept work before knowing what it is? What if you aren't qualified? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then I'll do my best anyway. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Food's ready, fucklechucks. Everybody shut the hell up. Sheepy: Grif: It's important to tell your potential employer that you're unqualified for something. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll see what it is first. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, good. Arsé-kun: *Kay puts food out. visible arthur excitement. food. food. f* Sheepy: Aru: Thanks for the food! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're welcome. Who wants to do dishes, 'cause I don't. Sheepy: Bedi: I can do them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is radiating Joy. food! food! food! and it's good! +5 positivity to whole room. charisma buff.* Sheepy: *Grif contemplates his silverware. He has finished eating real food.* Arsé-kun: *Kay puts his hand on top of the silverware. Don't.* Sheepy: Grif: Everyone is mean today. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop doing dumb things. Don't eat my tableware. Sheepy: Grif: But I'm hungry. Sheepy: Bedi: If you eat the tableware, others will have trouble eating. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Weak... Arsé-kun: Kay: You eat it, you buy new ones. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets up and starts collecting dishes. He's gonna help. He's gonna help. He's helping. He's making up for doing nothing* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, thank you! Arsé-kun: *Bedi's phone beeps. text message* Sheepy: *Bedi ignores it in favor of doing the dishes.* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile and like 5 minutes later,* Arsé-kun: *Text messageeeeee!* Sheepy: *Guin checks her phone* Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] Hejp Sheepy: Guin: [text] Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] I dint hnuw um tyiing 1 handed surry ny arb nehted Sheepy: Guin: [text] Hold on, I'm coming. Let's talk in person. Are you in your dorm room? Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] yes1 Sheepy: *Guin rushes off to Lance's dorm room* Arsé-kun: *She finds Lance, who is okay other than most of his right arm having straight-up melted into a pile of black goop on the table. he's about as pleased as you'd expect.* Sheepy: Guin:?! Your arm! Sheepy: Guin: What happened to it...?! Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't know! Sheepy: Guin: I'll call Watson. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm not sure this is in his area of knowledge.. Sheepy: Guin: Even so, we should call someone. Does it hurt? Arsé-kun: Lance: Somehow, yes. Sheepy: *Guin calls Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: Hello, Watson speaking. Sheepy: Guin: My friend's arm melted! Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Pardon? Melted? Sheepy: Guin: Melted... he says it hurts. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll be there as soon as I can get there. Where are you two located? Sheepy: *Guin tells him their location* Arsé-kun: Watson: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Watson: *muffled bc covering the phone* Holmes! I'm going out! Sheepy: Holmes: Have fun. I'll stay here. Arsé-kun: Watson: I won't, thank you. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Good luck, then. Arsé-kun: Watson: *muting for the moment* I'll need it. Could I possibly interest you in the situation? Sheepy: Holmes: What is it? Arsé-kun: Watson: It involves the phrase "Friend's arm melted" and one of the few students present. Sheepy: Holmes: Lance or Bedivere? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure. I didn't ask. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes: I'll mull it over. Arsé-kun: Watson: All right. I'll see you later today, then. Sheepy: Holmes: See you later! Arsé-kun: *Watson grabs his coat and hat before heading out. there he goes* Sheepy: *Holmes watches him leave, mulling over how he'll help* Arsé-kun: *How can he?* Sheepy: *Approaching Nyar wuth questions! Or Randy.* Arsé-kun: *That works* Sheepy: *Guin waits anxiously for Watson* Arsé-kun: *Lance is also anxious. How do you even process a situation like that?* Sheepy: Guin: I hope he can help... Arsé-kun: Lance: I hope so! I like having two hands! Sheepy: Guin: Of course...! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Um. Thanks for answering, too. No one else answered my texts. Sheepy: Guin: The second I saw your text, I had to make sure you were okay. Arsé-kun: Lance: Thanks.. I'm not. Sheepy: Guin: If Watson can't figure out how to fix it, I'll keep looking until I can find someone who can! Arsé-kun: Lance: Preferably without asking the Janitor. Sheepy: Guin:....The janitor... Sheepy: Guin: The security guard seems to be connected with him somehow. Sheepy: Guin: Maybe he'll help? Arsé-kun: Lance: He's cool. I don't know his number though. Sheepy: Guin: Nor do I. Arsé-kun: Lance: shit. Sheepy: Guin: I don't know where to find him, either... Arsé-kun: Lance: He's usually with Kay, but I don't think Kay would wanna see this. Sheepy: Guin: We could ask Kay to talk to him. Arsé-kun: Lance: That works.. Sheepy: Guin: I'll try to message him. Sheepy: Guin: [chat] Kay. We need to talk. Sheepy: Lucan: [chat] looks like someone's in trouble lol Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] oooooooooooooooooo kays in trouble OwO Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] @kay OOOOOOOOOOOO Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] WH AT Sheepy: Lucan: [chat] lololol kay is so dead Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] I didn't do anything? Sheepy: Guin: [chat] Please give me your phone number. It's important. Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] Oh is that it? sure. Arsé-kun: *kay gives guin his number* Sheepy: *Guin calls Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: What's up, lady? Sheepy: Guin: Lance's arm melted and the janitor is responsible. Apparently, the security guard is often with you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Slow down, slow down. His what what? Sheepy: Guin:....Correction. It's the same arm, so it's reasonable to assume that he's responsoble. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Grif! Need you here, Uncle Squid's at things again! Sheepy: Grif: Uncle did something again? Sheepy: Guin:...uncle squid...? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I will pummel him. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're not saying his name. Arsé-kun: Kay: And Grif, do you know anythin' about Squidbitch melting things? It involves Lance. Sheepy: Grif: Well, if Uncle caused a mess, he can clean it up. Cleaning up a mess isn't necessarily reversing the overall damage that was done, but it's still important step in recovery... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Does this make sense? Arsé-kun: Kay: Perfect sense, Grif. Crystal clear. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, I'll drag Grif down to wherever you guys are. It's not a bloody mess, is it? Sheepy: Guin: There's no blood, strangely. It's Lance's dorm room. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thank fuck. Okay, we'll be there in a bit. Sheepy: Grif: Lance is so cool... I can't go. If I embarrass myself in front of him, I will die. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow. Way to give away a tactical weakness, dumbass. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi, we're goin' downstairs to see Lance. I'll be back later. Sheepy: Bedi: See you later! Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to get his Stuff before dragging Grif out by the hand. Lets Go* Arsé-kun: *They head downstairs. Watson has Just gotten there also.* Sheepy: Grif: It's Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: It's me. Were you called here too? Sheepy: Grif: That means Holmes is close by... yes. Sheepy: Grif: No. Kay was. Arsé-kun: Kay: And by extension, you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: If you reattach it, it should be fine. The issue is that it is not an arm. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's the part I'm unsure about helping with. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Maybe we need Uncle... but Uncle is mad at Lance. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure I could use my nonexistent powers to get him to at least show up, but that's where my use would end. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's at least see Lance first before we make any judgments. Sheepy: Grif: *He opens the door* Arsé-kun: Lance: :') Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: It melted. Arsé-kun: Kay: what the fuck. Sheepy: Guin: How can we fix this...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I've got nothing beyond sweeping that into a tupperware or something. Sheepy: Guin: ...Ah. If any of it is lost... wouldn't part of the arm be lost, too...? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. You would need all of it or risk losses. I wouldn't move it just yet. Sheepy: Grif: This looks like a mess for the janitor to clean up... Arsé-kun: *Watson goes to look over the rest of Lance's arm. Goopy.* Arsé-kun: Kay: this looks like a job... for super squid bitch. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... making him appear should be simple. Arsé-kun: Kay: Getting him not to nuke you immediately is not. Sheepy: Grif: Very true... Arsé-kun: Watson: Would he do that inside the dorms? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: If it's in the dorms, it's our mess. Arsé-kun: Watson: New question. Would he do that with me present? Sheepy: Grif: If he coupd ensure that he didn't hit you Sheepy: Grif:....... Arsé-kun: Watson: Awful. How rude of him. Sheepy: Grif:....meat shield. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll allow it. If he hits me, Holmes will hear about it and by extension, his father will hear about it. Arsé-kun: Watson: I've noticed he has Quite a temper. Sheepy: Grif: No. Grandpa is very kind and loving. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... We can discuss this later. Sheepy: Grif: It is good to fear him all the same. Sheepy: Grif: There is a man on campus who can delete my save file. Grandpa could easily defeat him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Things Grif says with no context attached: That. Sheepy: Grif: He's purple. If he ever killed me, I may never revive... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Does your dad have any ideas on what to do here? Sheepy: Grif: Dad, how do we reattach Lance's arm? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* I would say "no idea", but you would take me literally. Ask the cause of it. I'm unfortunately busy at the moment. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Let's summon Uncle. Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you want to do it, or shall I? Sheepy: Grif: You can do it. It reduces tje chances of him killing me. Arsé-kun: Watson: *uuuugggghhhhhhhhhhhh* Arsé-kun: Watson: Dearie, can I get your advice on what to do in this situation please? Sheepy: *There's a long pause before Nyar peeks in* Arsé-kun: Watson: *ugh* I believe this is outside of my range of experience. Sheepy: Nyar: Huh. That's unusual. Arsé-kun: Watson: You didn't cause this? That's a surprise, but a welcome one. Sheepy: Nyar: I didn't cause it intentionally. Arsé-kun: Watson: I was completely prepared to be mad at you, too. Today's plans are ruined. *joking???* Sheepy: Nyar: Must be because of my blood. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop bleeding everywhere. Sheepy: Nyar: He punched me and I bled. Arsé-kun: Lance: The punching didn't make you bleed. The iron pipe did. Sheepy: Nyar: Ah, yeah, I forgot. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I can reconstruct your arm. Sheepy: Nyar: I could also remove my blood... Sheepy: Nyar: I'll do the first bit to show my sincerity, but I refuse to do the second part until I hear a genuine apology for beating me up. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *grimace* Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, I can't promise it won't happen again if I don't remove the blood. Sheepy: *Nyar approaches the puddle* Sheepy: *Nyar begins reconstructing the arm* Sheepy: *Nyar reconstructs Lance's arm.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Thank you. Sheepy: *Nyar reattaches the arm* Arsé-kun: Watson: I do hope we don't need to call you for that a second time. Sheepy: Nyar: I hope so, too! Sheepy: Nyar: Unfortunately, because of reasons, I can't help prevent that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Because of "I can't be assed" reasons, "I need to kill someone" reasons, "Fuck you in particular" reasons, or "I'm not making this plotline easy" reasons? Sheepy: Nyar: Because I want an apology. Arsé-kun: Kay: So fuck him in particular reasons. Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah, basically. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... .... *enhanced grimace* Sheepy: Nyar: So sorry! Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... I'm sorry. Sheepy: Nyar:...... Sheepy: Nyar: Siiiiigh... Arsé-kun: Watson: Well, he did what you wanted. Don't you sigh about it. You said you would. Sheepy: Nyar: Uuuughhh.... Arsé-kun: *At least one person thinks this is funny. It's Watson.* Sheepy: Nyar: It didn't really feel genuine. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was that a requirement? Sheepy: Nyar: Yes. I said so multiple times. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm trying, okay? Sheepy: Nyar: I'm really trying to give you the benefit of the doubt here that you aren't just apologizing because you feel threatened! Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't. You don't scare me at all. Sheepy: Nyar: Why not? Arsé-kun: Lance: If a mortal man can make you bleed, you can be beaten. Sheepy: Nyar:......... Sheepy: Nyar: Is that what you think? Arsé-kun: Lance: I can't do it, but it could happen. Sheepy: Nyar: Ahahaha! I see, I see! You don't fear me because you believe you can damage me! Sheepy: Nyar: I like that. I like that a lot! Sheepy: Grif:...Wow. Wrong answer, Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: I just said I can't win...! Sheepy: Nyar: I want to play with you and make you tremble at the sight of your own shadow. Arsé-kun: Watson: You Stop That. Sheepy: Nyar: Worry not. I won't drag you into this, Dearie. Not this time~ Arsé-kun: Watson: Drag me into it for any reason and Holmes will get involved. If Holmes does, your father might join. Sheepy: Grif: Threatening students is... probably bad. But Lance is very cool, so he can handle it... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow, real law abiding of you. Sheepy: Nyar: I would never endanger you. Sheepy: Nyar: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Nyar: But hearing a human say they hold no fear for me... It's like a friendly challenge. Arsé-kun: Kay: *snarking* I can already see it now. Challenge quest: Survive Uncle Squid, zero-outta-five incidents survived. Lance found dead in Miami. Nyar found dead in a crater. Sheepy: Nyar: Why a crater? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your dad. Sheepy: Nyar: Why would he care about Lance? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why does he care about anything? Sheepy: Nyar: No clue, but he's not interested in Lance from what I've seen. Sheepy: Nyar: I know what I can get away with. If Dad attacks me, it's not something I could've prevented. Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa is strong... It is good that you have his protection, Watson, but you must be careful not to rely on it too much. He is very capable of accidentally hurting you in an attempt to protect Holmes... yes. Arsé-kun: Watson: Noted, thank you. Sheepy: Nyar: I'll think about removing it later. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't take too long deciding. Sheepy: Nyar: Mmmmm... Okay, fine, fine. I'll remove it. Sheepy: *Nyar begins removing his blood from Lance's arm!* Arsé-kun: *Lance winces but keeps his mouth shut* Sheepy: Nyar: You're lucky you've got my dearie to support you, kid! Arsé-kun: *Watson pauses updating Guin on everything going on here* Arsé-kun: Watson: One day you'll explain why you call me that. Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm? Sheepy: Nyar: Isn't it obvious? Arsé-kun: Watson: It's you. Nothing is obvious unless it is. Sheepy: Nyar: You can deduce if yourself, can't you? As a detective's assistant, you should be able to. Arsé-kun: *Flat Watson Stare.jpeg* Sheepy: Nyar: If you can't...maybe ask Holmes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe I will. Sheepy: Nyar: I think he knows. Sheepy: Nyar: At least, he's never asked me about it. Sheepy: Nyar: But if you can get him to fork over the answer, well... Arsé-kun: Watson: He won't. Sheepy: Nyar: What a guy. Sheepy: Nyar: And as much as I'd love to explain it, I'd rather you discover the truth! Arsé-kun: *frustrated demon.png* Sheepy: Nyar: But Holmes could give a helpful hint or two! Even if he doesn't tell you it outright, paying attention to what he says might give you a clue. Sheepy: Nyar: You could say that he's necessary to solving this mystery! Arsé-kun: Watson: Now you're just sounding like him. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: Watson: ......... Arsé-kun: *Watson slowly just puts his head in his hands.* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, well? Arsé-kun: Watson: this is embarrassing. Sheepy: Nyar: Did you figure it out? Arsé-kun: Watson: You've just been twisting Holmes' words, haven't you? Sheepy: Nyar: Hehe. Sheepy: Nyar: Maaaaaaybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: utterly demonic. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, most people don't run around calling their partner by their last name and sticking "my dear" in front of it. Sheepy: Nyar: I wanted in on the fun, but taking his exact words would be uncreative. Sheepy: Nyar: I would've thought that at some point, he'd swap to a first name basis with you, but I guess not. Sheepy: Nyar: I wanted in on the fun, but taking his exact words would be uncreative. Sheepy: Nyar: I would've thought that at some point, he'd swap to a first name basis with you, but I guess not. Arsé-kun: *kay has replaced watson in explaining Shit to Guin. and Lance while he's there. someone gotta* Sheepy: *Grif is zoning out meanwhile* Sheepy: Nyar: But since my nickname for you never caught on, I guess it's my personal nickname for you! Isn't it special? Arsé-kun: Watson: I suppose. Arsé-kun: Kay: And no one died. It's a goddamn christmas miracle. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... yay... Arsé-kun: Watson: Keep it that way, please. As much as I like having work, I can't work with dead people. Sheepy: Grif: I don't like you having work. Arsé-kun: Watson: How kind of you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Vaccumations are scary... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not the word. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...hmmmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: Needles... Arsé-kun: Kay: Vaccinations. Sheepy: Grif: Vaccinations... Arsé-kun: Watson: You're both difficult patients. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is difficult? Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: *mumbling* Arsé-kun: *Kay smirks and fingerguns* Sheepy: Grif: I could hold your hand...and then close my eyes so I don't see the needle either. Arsé-kun: Kay: E-eh?! What brought that on?? Sheepy: Grif: Was Watson not saying that you are afraid of neefles? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean..... Not the needle part! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay is so brave... Sheepy: Grif: Cool... Arsé-kun: *A bit later* Sheepy: *Misyr is in Kay's dorm, yet nobody let him in.* Arsé-kun: Kay: who let you in. Sheepy: Misyr: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't do that. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm here to see Merlin. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do any of you old twats know how knocking and announcing your presence works? Good lord. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not a goddamn invitation to knock a hole into something. Sheepy: Misyr: I do it to everyone. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes and bangs on Merlin's door* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi, dick wizard! Your old coot is here! Sheepy: Misyr: This may be a shock, but I'm pretty young. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not even thirty. You're old as fuck. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe compared to a spring chicken like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: the only thing older than you in here right now is Grif's dad. useless bastard can't even announce visitors. Sheepy: Misyr: Both of his dads are older than me. Arsé-kun: Kay: If both of them were here, I'd be losing intelligence faster than you can blink. Merlin, you twat, hurry up! Arsé-kun: *distant sound of merlin tripping on himself. times tripped today; 2* Sheepy: Misyr: It's true. Sheepy: Misyr: Dove is a force to be reckoned with... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi Grampa!! Sheepy: Misyr: Good afternoon! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we doing something today?? Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: You know Maxi? Sheepy: Misyr: I, ehhh... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you seem to be on good terms! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I liked him! Are we visiting him today? Sheepy: Misyr: If you'll go with me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure!!!! Lemme get ready!! Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Arsé-kun: *and merlin is gone again* Sheepy: *Misyr patiently waits* Arsé-kun: *jeopardy music is provided until Merlin reappears, ready to leave the dorm* Sheepy: Misyr: Are you ready? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah!! Sheepy: Misyr: Let's go! Sheepy: *Misyr brings Merlin to Maxi's casino! It's big. It's sparkly. It screams money.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's eyes Big. It's gonna take a minute to take it all in. It's So Big...* Sheepy: Misyr: This is his casino. Sheepy: Misyr: When you're a lucky guy like he is, amassing such wealth isn't hard, I imagine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's huge! Sheepy: Misyr: I bet his beds are cozy and his house has proper heating. Sheepy: Misyr: Man, must be an easy life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *completely missing this* I wonder if he's got one of those animatronic dragons! Sheepy: Misyr: ...? Sheepy: Misyr: What's an animatronic? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's a mechanical puppet! Sheepy: Misyr: I've never heard of such a thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've never seen charles entertainment cheese jr... Sheepy: Misyr:.....??? Sheepy: Misyr: Maxi should be in today. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I hope so! Arsé-kun: Merlin: So..... How are we getting in? Sheepy: Misyr: Most people use the front door... Sheepy: Misyr: But I'm not most people. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm going to enter through the... Sheepy: Maxi: Front door. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi Grampa Maxi!! Sheepy: Maxi: Hi, Merlin! Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs Misyr's wrist* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we come in?? Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Grandpa! Of course you two can come in. You're over 21, right? Sheepy: Misyr: Nope, I'm not!! So sorry!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you're older than Kay, so yeah you are! Sheepy: Maxi: I was asking Merlin... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh! Yeah, I am! Sheepy: Maxi: Good, there's no issue! *He moves out of the doorway* Come in! Arsé-kun: *Misyr is dragged in by the unstoppable force of an excited extrovert in a bright and loud location* Sheepy: Maxi: *He closes the door* How have you two been doing? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've been okay! Misyr got a job on campus! Sheepy: Maxi: That's great! What was the job? Sheepy: Misyr: *Trying to fake being distracted by his surroundings* Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's working at the coffee shop! Sheepy: Maxi: That's... a surprising job. I would've expected something related to demolition... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's really good at making coffee though!! Sheepy: Maxi:....? Sheepy: Maxi: I've never seen him drink coffee before. Sheepy: Maxi: By the way, you're a college student, aren't you? What are you majoring in? Arsé-kun: Merlin: My parents think I'm an art major, but I'm majoring in sciences! please don't tell them Sheepy: Maxi: I won't tell them, don't worry. Sheepy: Maxi: Mint would probably enjoy talking to you about science. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mint would probably lose me completely... ^^; Sheepy: Maxi: I know exactly what you mean. Sheepy: *Misyr is glancing around the room* Sheepy: Maxi: I actually have gone to college through the returning senior program... Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa, if you want to, you could also... Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I could never. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maxi, where do we start?? Sheepy: Maxi: Oh, you came to gamble? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't have much but I wanna at least give it a shot while I'm here! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not the gambling type, and I need to quickly go to the washroom anyway! You two start without me. Sheepy: Maxi: Eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Will you at least remember to pick me up? Sheepy: Misyr: Of course, of course. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you sure??? Sheepy: Misyr: If I don't, I'm sure Maxi can get you back safely. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I don't have a follow up. I wanted to sound really disappointed 'cause you're gonna leave. Sheepy: Misyr: For the washroom. That doesn't mean I'm leaving for good. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, fine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, Grampa Maxi, do ya got any fancy animatronics?? Sheepy: Maxi: I don't, sorry. Arsé-kun: *misyr is spared the entire history of charles entertainment cheese jr* Sheepy: Maxi: Well, Chuck E Cheese is a child's casino... Arsé-kun: Merlin: So? Robots are cool. Sheepy: Maxi: They are, but... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Butt? Sheepy: Maxi: I don't think they'd survive being around drunk people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh right. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What if it was on the ceiling? Sheepy: Maxi: Most people don't look at the ceiling... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why not? If they're gonna be drunk and laying on the floor, something should be up there! Sheepy: Maxi: I think that would cause more harm than good, and if it were to collapse, it could cause many lawsuits. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You know better than I do! Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry, I don't mean to rain on your parade. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's okay, Grampa! Maybe I could paint something for you instead when I get better at it! Sheepy: Maxi: That'd be great! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] *pic of him posing in the bathroom* Check out this weird wallpaper. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] That's wild. Can I show you something that looks obnoxious? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] *sends a pic of him wearing the brightest garbage ever. in the same bathroom* It's me! Sheepy: Misyr: E...eh?! Arsé-kun: *followed by the sound of Raph desperately trying to withhold a laugh. wheeeeeeeeze.* Sheepy: Misyr: You're here too?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Surprise!~ Sheepy: Misyr: Are you trying to find a way out, too? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope. I got recommended the place and it's a day off, so I came to check it out. Arsé-kun: *not lying* Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Sheepy: Misyr: I accidentally stumbled into here and can't find my way out. It's littered with security cameras and someone I know is near the front door, meaning I can't leave the normal way. Sheepy: *Lying partly* Arsé-kun: Raph: Then lets hang out in the back! Sheepy: Misyr: The... back? Is there a way out there? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean, probably? But I'd wager the back rooms have even more security. Sheepy: Misyr: Ugh... Sheepy: Misyr: That's too bad. Sheepy: Misyr: Haaaa... Being a Demon Lord is tough... Sheepy: Misyr: Will you help me leave? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure! Arsé-kun: *we now watch our stealth kings boldly trek across the landscape like this is a spy movie and they're competent. none of those descriptors are correct.* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm avoiding a guy with messy blue hair. Arsé-kun: Raph: Gotcha. Sheepy: Misyr: Short hair. Cleanshaven, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: That doesn't sound right to me, but okay. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Did you forget I met your family, Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: ...Urk. So you know. Even so, I think I'd know how the guy I'm avoiding looks... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not my business to pry, especially in public. I'll bug you about it later~ Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, later, maybe I'll tell you. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's up to you. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you are right on one part. Sheepy: Misyr: *his tone turns serious* It's not really your business why I choose to avoid someone. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so, I'll maybe tell you eventually. (Lie) Arsé-kun: Raph: I agree. I'm not your therapist, and I wouldn't be allowed to be. I don't need to know! Sheepy: Misyr: Glad we're in agreement. Sheepy: Misyr:...I've just got to be careful not to get too involved with them... Sheepy: Misyr:...But first, getting out of here. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's way over there. It's clear. Sheepy: *Misyr attempts to escape!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin spots him and points him out to Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: *He approaches Misyr* Oh, Grandpa, you're back! I was getting worried. Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Misyr: Guess the washroom's this way...? Arsé-kun: Raph: ........ *um* Sheepy: Maxi: I watched you enter the bathroom. There's no need to lie. You're trying to leave to get away from me. Sheepy: Misyr: Since you've figured that much out, let's split ways here, hm? Sheepy: Maxi:....I'm not going to stop you. Trying to keep you here when you're clearly looking for a place to hide only feels worse. Before you go, can't you at least tell me why you keep avoiding me and acting like I don't exist? A justification...anything? If it's something I did, I'm sorry. I'll work hard to improve myself and to not wrong you again. Sheepy: Misyr: *He finally looks over at Maxi, his face lacking any of its usual playfulness.* I don't have to justify my actions to you, and I shouldn't have to give a list of reasons behind my decisions just to have the right to avoid you. Rather than trying to chase after someone who's clearly disinterested in you, maybe you should try to figure out how to make friends instead. Sheepy: Maxi:.....! *He's shocked to silence.* Sheepy: Misyr: You're free to hate me if it makes it easier, but you should focus that energy towards other things. Sheepy: Maxi:.....what........? *He's stunned. He has no clue how to respond!* Arsé-kun: *Neither does Raph. He's got Nothing.* Sheepy: *Misyr turns and begins leaving again.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... I have no idea what he's on about. I'm sorry you had to hear that. Sheepy: Maxi:.......Did I do something...? I have to apologize... Sheepy: Maxi: .....But I don't understand why he's mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think you did anything. It's on his end. Sheepy: Maxi: But he never acted like this before. Arsé-kun: Raph: Even if I did know, I don't think I'd be legally allowed to say anything. Legality and all that. Sheepy: Maxi:.........But there has to be something I can do. Maybe giving something to him...? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. If he knows its from you, why would he want something from a guy he's avoiding? Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... Sheepy: Maxi: Everyone likes gifts, right...? Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot of people do. I know he does, too. He's got that watch, after all. Sheepy: Maxi: When I don't give gifts, people usual leave, and when I do, they come back... So why would he be any different? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I think I see a problem here. Sheepy: Maxi:....He kept the watch? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah. Still got it. Still uses it! Sheepy: Maxi: But he didn't come back all the same. Was the watch not enough for him to stick around? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's... Got some personal issues. I think that's all I can say. Sheepy: Maxi: If it still works, he may see no reason to use a different one. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... There's no other way to word this. Y'know how both him and... What was 5's name again? Sheepy: Maxi: Makenna. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, Makenna, thank you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Being destructive and all that? Sheepy: Maxi: Yes. Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa isn't allowed to use scissors because of what he can do with them. Arsé-kun: Raph: The watch has survived a whole bunch of it-- Oh, dear, is that why he asked me where they were? Sheepy: Maxi: So he tried to destroy the watch, yet couldn't? Maybe it was because of my feelings? Sheepy: Maxi: He can use scissors to cut anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't be surprised if he intentionally tried, but I'd bet that'd be a factor. Arsé-kun: Raph: oh no. Sheepy: Maxi: Why doesn't be just toss it...? Arsé-kun: Raph: 'Cause it can survive him. Nothing else seems to. Sheepy: Maxi: So because it's convenient, he keeps it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't be so negative. I'm sure there's more to it than that. The answer isn't always the worst one! Sheepy: Maxi: It usually is, I've noticed. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're looking for it. If you go in expecting to be let down and then you are, it makes a bias. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really looking for it. Arsé-kun: Raph: So...... Is that normal? *gesturing to a window* Sheepy: Maxi: Normal? *He looks out the window* Arsé-kun: *funky deer sighting* Sheepy: *Misyr is being chewed on by a large white stag. Misyr is visibly getting more and more angry.* Sheepy: Maxi: That's my grandson. Arsé-kun: Raph: And that's Misyr getting angry. Sheepy: Maxi: Meril used to be kind and polite. Something changed in him recently. Now he eats corpses. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not to be rude or anything, but do all of you mages have unresolved issues or something? Sheepy: Maxi: Mint doesn't. Arsé-kun: Raph: Meril's about to have more if Misyr gets any madder. Sheepy: *Misyr fires off a warning shot! Rather than retreating, Meril gores him!* Arsé-kun: Raph: ............ Point made. *sigh* I'll go heal him, don't worry. Sheepy: Maxi: E-eh?! Arsé-kun: *Raph heads out and immediately focuses on healing Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr is grimacing from the pain, but he also looks ready to fight for real now.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't move. That's another merlin. Don't do anything Merlin wouldn't like. Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin or not, he chewed on me and gored me! Arsé-kun: Raph: Let him survive you at LEAST! Sheepy: *Meril grabs one of Misyr's sleeves in his teeth and starts chewing again* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oi! Sheepy: Misyr: That hurts!! Sheepy: *Meril pauses to lift his head up and stare at Raph* Sheepy: *Misyr immediately creates distance and rejoins Raph, hiding behind him* Arsé-kun: Raph: Hi, buddy. Hello. Aren't you a big guy? Sheepy: Meril:.............. *He hesitantly approaches Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph slowly holds a hand out. Hello!* Sheepy: *Despite apparently having the tendency to eat corpses, Meril moves gracefully and is the embodiment of elegance. He'd be such a great deer if he didn't eat roadkill.* Sheepy: *Meril sniffs at his hand* Arsé-kun: *he's also super pretty if not for the gore* Sheepy: *The red of Misyr's blood is standing out heavily on his white fur.* Arsé-kun: *Do he know this smelly smell? Has he smelled this smell before?* Sheepy: *He has! He lets out a gentle grunt.* Arsé-kun: *Raph pats his nose. Good deer.* Sheepy: Misyr:....How come he's all gentle with you, but with me, he treats me like a chew toy? Arsé-kun: Raph: No idea. I'm clearly god's gift to the worl- No, I can't. That's too heretical even for me. Sheepy: Misyr: He's a jerk. Sheepy: *Meril nudges Raph gently* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes? Do you want something? Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry, I think he's hungry. Arsé-kun: Raph: That would explain a lot. Thanks for the tip. Arsé-kun: *raph goes digging in his pockets* Sheepy: Maxi: He didn't used to be like this...... Sheepy: Maxi: Did the tree do this to him...? Sheepy: *Meril watches Raph carefully* Arsé-kun: *Raph pulls out a pack of peanuts he got from the bar inside and opens it for Meril* Sheepy: *Meril gently takes some peanuts out of his hand and begins chewing* Sheepy: Maxi: Will isolation drive people to eating roadkill...? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not roadkill and he was eating me! Arsé-kun: Raph: Isolation makes people do weird things. Sheepy: Maxi: Meril, if you want food, you can knock. Please don't pester people. Sheepy: Meril: *He silently takes another bite of peanuts* Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry about his behavior. He used to be better than this. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *Mint appears right on top of Meril's back!* Arsé-kun: Raph: Good evening. Your... Grandfather? Gored a man. Sheepy: Mint: He's my grandfather's grandfather. Sheepy: Mint: Whoever was gored was at fault. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it my fault...? Sheepy: Mint: You must have frightened him. He's usually very kind and gentle. He just has the unfortunate habit of eating roadkill. Arsé-kun: Raph: And Misyr, apparently. Sheepy: Mint: Meril never eats any live people. Sheepy: Mint: Have you considered checking your pulse? Sheepy: Misyr: *He holds up his gnawed on sleeve* This is part of me...! Sheepy: Mint: He wouldn't know that. Arsé-kun: *Raph's thoughts on the matter are [OMITTED], and anyway,* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *bouncing over as a fluffball as usual* I just flew in and boy my arms are tired, mrrap! Sheepy: *Meril stares at Mewlin, still chewing on peanuts* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Gramps, what are you doing out here? Sheepy: Maxi: Looking for food, apparently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Gramps, you don't come into the city!! You already cause enough accidents! Sheepy: *Meril lowers his head, looking embarrassed* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin rubs up against Maxi. hi great gramps!* Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Mewlin! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyello! I'm hewe to wrangle Gramps and bwess eveyone! Sheepy: Maxi: Thank you for doing that. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You'we welcome! Sheepy: Mint: Him goring Misyr reminds me of a recent incident where he hunted down and gored someone. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin puts a single paw on Maxi. you are Blessed. He ignores mint* Sheepy: Mint: It took longer to get the hunter off of his antlers than it did to get the buckshot out of his body. Sheepy: Mint: It took longer to get the hunter off of his antlers than it did to get the buckshot out of his body. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeesh. Just how stuck on was the guy? Sheepy: Mint: Very much so. I keep telling Meril that he should not bring home his dinner, but he keeps choosing to do so anyway. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin approaches Misyr. hewwo.* Sheepy: Misyr: It's you. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's me. hewwwwooo. Sheepy: Misyr: How are you doing? Arsé-kun: Mewlin:: I'm okay. Are you?? Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! (Lie) Sheepy: Misyr: Never been better. Ahahahaha! (Lie) Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Then you don't need a bwessing and you're not getting one! (Lie) Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh, such is the fate of this Demon King. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin blesses him anyway. he WAS lying! wow!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Don't you know lying is wrong? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: no, mrow. I'm a cat. Sheepy: Misyr: Then how is Mint human? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: By not being a cat. Sheepy: Misyr: You're not very helpful, are you? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's true, meow. He's not a cat. He could be if he wanted to! Sheepy: Mint: Genetically, I am closer to being a deer than I am to being a cat. After all, changes to the body, such as docking a dog's tail or cutting one's hair, does not affect one's genetic makeup. Unlike Mewlin, however, Meril was born part deer due to- Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Satyr. Anyway! Sheepy: Misyr: This family really is a mess...... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: We also gots fae, double cambion, trans, and you! Sheepy: Misyr: .....Choo chooooo~ Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Not train! Sheepy: Misyr: Trans............... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe a bicycle? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll explain to you later. Sheepy: Misyr: There's so many things I've never heard of before. Sheepy: Misyr: Like televisions... Sheepy: Misyr: When you hit a button, people appear on the screen! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin pauses mid-blessing people to just stare at him* Sheepy: Misyr: Raph showed me one recently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: tvs are cool but do you know about vr yet? Sheepy: Misyr:....Vee-arr? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't. You'll blow his mind. He hasn't even caught up on tvs as is. Sheepy: Misyr:? Sheepy: Misyr: .....I know what it is. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't say little people behind a screen. Sheepy: Misyr: There's no people nor screens involved in VR. Don't try to trick me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then what do you think it is? Sheepy: Misyr: You put cold food in, it goes veeeee-arrrrrr ding-ding-ding! And then the food pops out warm! *Confidence 1000* Arsé-kun: *raph puts his hand over his mouth and squeezes his eyes shut in a brave attempt to not laugh at misyr* Sheepy: Misyr:....What? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: that's a microwave, nya Sheepy: Misyr: ...... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe that's one of its names. Sheepy: Misyr: Not everything has just one name. Arsé-kun: *number of times raph has had to explain to someone what a microwave is: a lot. he's not doing it again.* Sheepy: Mint: VR - or Virtual Reality - is the name commonly used for games or software that can be interacted with while wearing a headpiece that allows you to see as though you are in the game. Simply, it is like wearing a television on your head. ... Is that really the best way to describe it...? Sheepy: Misyr: Why would you want to wear a television on your head? Sheepy: Misyr: Games are meant to be played to relax or stimulate the mind. Nobody can focus with a television on their head. Sheepy: Mint:..."Want"... Sheepy: Mint:........I cannot answer that. What motivates "want"...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *standing there with like 5 shopping bags and a lot of confusion* What's going on out here?? Sheepy: Misyr: I got chewed on and gored by a deer. Did you know people wear televisions on their head? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like a vr headset? That's more like funky goggles though. Sheepy: Misyr: VR. Sheepy: Mint: What inside of me drives me to wear a television on my head...? What is my motivation? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It was to experience what vr was like and record data, because you'we a nerd who doesn't play with me. Sheepy: Mint:...It was sickening. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Motion siwkness isn't a jowk! Sheepy: Mint: It wasn't. Sheepy: Mint: I felt nauseous for a while. Sheepy: Misyr: So VR makes you nauseous. Sheepy: Misyr: No surprise. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's bepaws you took yowr glasses off. Sheepy: Mint: I know. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you need a television on your head to date guys? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?????? Sheepy: Misyr: Video games are about dating men, aren't they? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: yew weally don't know anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Not true. Sheepy: Misyr: I bought Il his Nintendo and his first game. Sheepy: Misyr: He asked what love was, and it looked like it was about love, so I gave it to him. Sheepy: Misyr: He liked it, so I clearly know something. Arsé-kun: Raph: You got that one completely correct. Sheepy: Misyr: You see? I know things. Sheepy: Misyr: You know, there's communities on the phone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa, you sound incredibly old right now. Sheepy: Misyr:...Urk. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I post on Reddit. Sheepy: Misyr: That makes me seem young, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not even close to old, don't worry! ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: You see? I'm not old! Sheepy: Misyr: I like going on Reddit and lying! Sheepy: Maxi: You said lying was wrong a few minutes ago. Sheepy: Misyr: I lied. Arsé-kun: Raph: Who could've expected that! Arsé-kun: *Merlin has put his bags down and goes to pet Meril. hello? hello??* Sheepy: Misyr: I just post totally false information but make it convincing enough that people believe it. Sheepy: Misyr: You should try it. Sheepy: Meril: *He sniffs Merlin* Sheepy: Mint:....I could never willingly spread misinformation. Sheepy: Mint: I want to understand why you choose to do this. Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything. Sheepy: Misyr: Because it's fun. Sheepy: *Meril gently nuzzles Merlin with his snout* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Grampa Meril! Sheepy: Meril: *grunt* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *grunt* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Minty Fresh, how long does Gramps have before he gets launched? Sheepy: Mint:.....Three. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Three? Thrwee what? Minutes? Seconds? Sheepy: Mint: Two. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Hey, have you guys ever seen a deer fly? Do you want to? You'we about to! Sheepy: Mint: O-- *Meril suddenly launches backwards. Mint falls off.* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Mint: This is terrible. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: We hawe liftoff! Sheepy: Mint: He was so distracted that he never got his roadkill. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I could go hunting! Sheepy: Mint: We could buy meat at the store. Sheepy: Mint: It's strange. Deer are vegetarians. So is Meril. Sheepy: Mint: Yet, sometimes he becomes a deer and hunts for meat. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe he needs something in his diet? Sheepy: Mint:......You're right. Sheepy: Mint: He doesn't include high protein matter like tofu usually. Sheepy: Mint: Meat is high in protein. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's alternatives. Probably. Sheepy: Mint: Beans, nuts.... Sheepy: Mint: Certain sauces add nutritional value, too. Sheepy: Mint:.....I know just what to do. Sheepy: Mint: Take a sample of his blood to see what he is lacking. Sheepy: Mint: Speaking of blood samples... Sheepy: Mint: Misyr- Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely not! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd also be interested in seeing that sample if he's okay with that. Sheepy: Mint: I thought you already took his blood. Arsé-kun: Raph: I meant Meril. I'm legally not allowed to share data from Misyr's. Sheepy: Mint:...We can't trade data? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not that data, no. I've got loads else but not that. Sheepy: Mint: However, I am not one to withhold information. If I receive a blood sample from him, I will share it with you. Sheepy: Misyr: What if he says no to the blood sample? Sheepy: Mint:.............? Sheepy: Mint:............. Sheepy: Mint: It would complicate things. Sheepy: Mint: What a concerning thought... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin seats himself on Misyr's foot. cat* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm sure there's a better spot for you than that. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyeh. Sheepy: Misyr: If there's not, go for the second best place... Sheepy: *Misyr starts floating like he usually does* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin thinks for a moment before jumping onto Misyr anyway* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not a seat...! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Why not? Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm a proud demon lord. Sheepy: Misyr: That's enough of a reason, I think. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Hmmm! *doesn't move* Sheepy: Misyr: How would you feel if I sat on you? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Not like this you wouldn't! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm evil. Sheepy: Misyr: I would. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin shifts to human form right there on Misyr. >:3* Sheepy: *Misyr immediately falls* Sheepy: Misyr: Yowch!! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You're not the only evil one, Misyr. :3 Sheepy: Misyr: You're mean, you know that? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I know, thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: *He pulls himsekf out from under Mewlin and hides behind Raph* Sheepy: Misyr:....So cruel. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin just smiles at him. fucking cat.* Sheepy: Mint: If you want to stand up, just shove him off. Sheepy: Misyr: Will do. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we gonna stand here all evening? Sheepy: Misyr: No. Did you want to go home? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not yet... Sheepy: Misyr:....? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, let me know. Arsé-kun: *Merlin's pulled out his phone and started typing notes.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi, I said I'd paint for you earlier, but what should I do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: and please don't say cars. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... You're going to say cars, aren't you. Sheepy: Maxi: I like tinkering with things like watches and clocks. Unfortunately, I can't show any of my works within the casino. Sheepy: Maxi: It is actively detrimental to the health of my business to put anything inside of it that implies the passage of time. Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh, taking advantage of people like that... You're a bad man, aren't you. Sheepy: Maxi:....Sorry, but it's just the kind of business I run... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *taking notes* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Misyr, what about you? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? What do I like? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, what d'you think I like? Ehehehe. Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks at Raph for a moment before looking back* Sheepy: Misyr:.... Sheepy: Misyr: I like Sherlock Holmes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eugh... Depicting him without a license? Debt forever. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Actually, I have an idea already. Never mind! Sheepy: Misyr: Is it really so expensive? Would Dr. Watson do that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not taking the risk! Sheepy: Mint: You will find Meril's interests difficult. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .......... it's cars, isn't it? Sheepy: Mint: He likes cars. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I would rather get hit by one than paint one. Sheepy: Mint: He can set this up for you. He has caused many, many car accidents. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ugh. I'll ask him later. What about you, Grampa Mint? Sheepy: Mint:....What about me would you like to know? Sheepy: Mint: I am 6'4" and have white hair. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean what you like, Grampa. Sheepy: Mint: "Like"...? What I like....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep! I want to know about you this time! Tell me less than everything! Sheepy: Mint: I don't understand... I don't understand... What in me drives me to like something...?! What does it feel like?! Sheepy: *Mint has begun to panic.* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh, not this again! Sheepy: Misyr: He likes drawing blood amd jabbing you with needles without permission. Sheepy: Mint:...W..what? ... I...? *He shakily pulls out a mostly blank book and starts messily scrawling something* I... I like.. ... drawing blood and jabbing people with needles. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mint, you really need to learn when someone's joking!! Sheepy: Mint:...Joking...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The King of Lies strikes again. Sheepy: Mint: *He scratches out what he wrote* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: The only one I'll say with certainty is that you like cats! I mean, you devised your own anti-allergy spell just to pet one! The rest is on you! Sheepy: Mint: Do I...? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I hope so! Sheepy: Mint:....*He writes that down* Sheepy: Mint: Thank you. I must like... cats. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it that hard for you to determine that? Sheepy: Mint: If he says I like cats, it must mean I like cats. Sheepy: Mint:...But I don't understand it. Arsé-kun: Raph: *who is already an expert at dealing with robotic mental capacity* Let's try this another way. Sheepy: Mint:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: If we sort everything into "I do not want to engage with this" or "I am willing to engage with this", we're only going to be talking about the latter. Wanting is subjective, but any reasoning can apply. Sheepy: Mint:......... Sheepy: Mint: There is nothing that does not fit into the second choice. Sheepy: Mint: I am willing to try anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then lets narrow it down some more. Lets take "I only do this because I have to" and "I only do this because I get prompted to by others" out of the equation. Sheepy: Mint:...... Sheepy: Mint: *thinking* Sheepy: Mint: I see no point in engaging in activities that I have already explored every facet of. Arsé-kun: Raph: So you rather try new things rather than repeat something? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Sheepy: Mint: I will only return to an activity if I believe there is new information to be gleaned from it or I am asked to do so. Arsé-kun: Raph: Since that sounds like a personal preference, I think we can safely conclude that you do like trying new things. Sheepy: Mint: I like... trying new things. *He writes that down* Sheepy: Mint: Interesting. Sheepy: Mint: You are very knowledgeable. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you. Doing this kind of thing is my job. Sheepy: Mint: What is your job? *He swaps books* Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot, but the main two are therapist and doctor, and [md cuts off bc he's talkin now] Sheepy: *Mint writes down everything* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's also writing. he got an idea* Sheepy: Mint:....Tell me more about you. Arsé-kun: *Raph cheerfully does so anyway* Sheepy: *Mint listens closely. So does Misyr.* Arsé-kun: *Stuff they learn: Raph likes harmless practical jokes and shenanigans, he's got a tattoo, and he has a second set of wings (but he doesn't show that off)* Sheepy: Misyr: You've got a tattoo? Arsé-kun: *raph rolls up his sleeve. the tattoo's lil heartbeat with a heart on it* Sheepy: Misyr: Oooohhh! So you do! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't have any! Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not? *he's joking* Sheepy: Misyr: Noodles are spooky! Sheepy: Misyr:....Needles, needles. Arsé-kun: Raph: *snnrrkk* Sheepy: Misyr: Even demon lords make silly mistakes. Sheepy: Maxi:...By the way, I've been wondering. Why do you refer to yourself as a demon lord when you aren't a demon? Sheepy: Mint: He is not just a demon lord. He is a demon king. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's fitting and it sounds cool. Does it need more? Sheepy: Maxi: Isn't it, ummm... Sheepy: Maxi: Lying? Arsé-kun: Raph: The lying demon king? Lying? In this economy? Sheepy: Maxi: Isn't lying wrong? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes until it's him, says the lying demon king, probably lying. Sheepy: Maxi: He was pretty serious about me being honest... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hypocrite that he is. Sheepy: Maxi: He was honest, too! Arsé-kun: Raph: Incredible. Sheepy: Misyr: I've got great reasons to lie, Raph. That's why I can maintain my lying demon king title. Arsé-kun: Raph: You do. I can't deny that. Sheepy: Maxi: Even so... Arsé-kun: Raph: Little Misyr things. Sheepy: Maxi: He should try not to do it. Sheepy: Misyr: Too late. It's my thing now. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is trying to get info from Mewlin in the bg* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm a real evil guy. I'll cover this world in darkness and chaos. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll lie and cheat my way to accomplishing my goals. Sheepy: Maxi: You shouldn't do such things. Bad things happen to people who abuse their powers. You told me that yourself. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not afraid of being locked away. I'll do as I please. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'd tell you, bud, but I don't think I'd be allowed to. Sheepy: Maxi: ...Why am I the only interested party left out of the loop? Why am I the only one getting shoved away? I really don't understand what I did... Why show up here to tell me you want nothing to do with me and refuse to elaborate further...? Arsé-kun: *raph also looks to misyr. why?* Sheepy: Misyr: Because it's what evil people do. They take someone, be nice to them, make them feel cozy, and then rip away the support they'd come to expect. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do that to me and you're not surviving it c: Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Killing me isn't a task most can accomplish. Sheepy: Misyr: It comes with the final boss status. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sassy response about that. Sheepy: *Maxi now looks mad. He's trying to keep it in. He really is!* Sheepy: Maxi:....So you threw me away and replaced me with the newest Merlin... but you intend to do the same to him, don't you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ? Sheepy: Maxi: You don't know? He and I were very close... until he broke his promise to me and disappeared. Now he hates me, but treats you as he used to treat me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I only know what I'm told about. Sheepy: Maxi: I see... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But what IS up with that, Grampa? Why him? Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm evil. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What is this, the wizard no-tell teaching strat? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? If you want it to be. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can you be a jerk to him when it's not at his house? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? It just seemed like a convenient place to find him. I hear he mainly stays inside, after all. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :I Sheepy: Misyr: Or is that a request to go home? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why'd you invite me here if you're gonna be a meanie?? Sheepy: Misyr:... Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Well, you don't get to see him much, right? It seemed like a win-win. Sheepy: Misyr: You had fun otherwise, didn't you? Sheepy: Misyr: You got along well with him, yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes? Sheepy: Misyr: So it was a good thing to bring you along. A win-win. Arsé-kun: *Merlin squints* Sheepy: Maxi: Your logic just doesn't make any sense... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe not to you, but that's because you're just a bad man. Not evil. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you please just explain why you're being like this in a way Noah would understand? Sheepy: Misyr: Noah would understand better than anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you explain in a way Il would understand then? Sheepy: Misyr: Il...... Sheepy: Misyr: Might also understand it better than you could. Arsé-kun: Raph: You have somehow told me less. Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm................ Sheepy: Misyr: What do we three have in common? Arsé-kun: Raph: Am I allowed to answer that publically? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. What do you think? Arsé-kun: Raph: A tendency to nuke first and ask later? Sheepy: Misyr: ....Do I really? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're the best out of the three about it. Sheepy: Misyr: Name one time I've ever attacked anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: almost blasting a deer into space like an hour ago? Sheepy: Misyr: I never attacked him.... Sheepy: Misyr: Do you think I'm that bad of a shot that I'd miss at point blank range? Arsé-kun: Raph: Considering you were being gored, it's possible? ^^; Sheepy: Misyr: He gored me because I sent out a warning shot. Arsé-kun: Raph: ah. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I've got nothing you'd let me say in public. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Arsé-kun: *mewlin has vanished into the nearby bushes. he's still a dude and very visible. man,* Sheepy: *Mint is leaving.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin bounces back over to Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I had fun today! Thank you, Grampa Maxi! Sheepy: Maxi: Oh...! I'm glad! I had fun, too! Sheepy: *Maxi's expression brightens some.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: If this isn't too far, maybe I'll come back soon! Sheepy: Maxi: I'd really like that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! (owo)b Arsé-kun: *Merlin hugs Maxi!* Sheepy: *Maxi hugs him back* Arsé-kun: *yaaaay* Arsé-kun: Raph: *checking the time* Misyr, how's your timer? Sheepy: *Misyr checks his pocketwatch* Arsé-kun: *He's got plenty of time* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, great!

Arsé-kun: -Monday, November 29th- Sheepy: *A new day, a new day, I hope senpai notices me* Arsé-kun: *Senpai has noticed someone. Senpai wants someone for a project.* Sheepy: Fran: ...Sorry, um... you're asking for... what? Sheepy: Fran: Making a body...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Correct. Something you've already done successfully. Sheepy: Fran: Well, um... making a body isn't really the hard part. This shouldn't be so bad. Sheepy: Jauf: I need one that I mesh with or I can't use it! Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Vual, on a chair cushion* That part is entirely my job. Do not worry about that, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Is that so... Sheepy: Jauf: Don't make me too babyfaced, okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: I would never. You need to look different from Griflet. Sheepy: Jauf: He looks like my squire days... Sheepy: Fran: Sorry, this may sound like a silly question, but... Sheepy: Fran: If you can take our creation and make it look just like him, why can't you just use a fully intact body from the morgue? Arsé-kun: Yog: I have two answers for you that I most certainly did not pause time to mull over. Arsé-kun: Yog: First, minimum effort results in minimum durability. We would need a new body in weeks. Sheepy: Fran: Adam is very durable... Arsé-kun: Yog: Second, a single corpse still has an identity attached to it. Sheepy: Fran: Both of these make sense. Arsé-kun: Yog: Your son is not a single corpse nor minimum effort. Sheepy: Fran: You're right about that. Sheepy: Jauf: He made someone out of corpses? Arsé-kun: Herb: Yes, he did. I'm still jealous! The... [omitted] Sheepy: Jauf: Huh... Arsé-kun: Yog: *ignoring this* My only solid rule is that if at any point I make a request for something specific, it has to be done exactly. If I request, let's say... Sheepy: Jauf:....Extreme crafting! Arsé-kun: Yog: For the sake of example, "Essential salt", I do not want someone coming in with table salt or essential oils or anything stupid like that. Sheepy: Fran: Essential...salts? Arsé-kun: Yog: Again, sake of example. That was not intended to be accurate. Sheepy: Fran: Will you tell us where to get what you need in situation like that? Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps. I may also send for a proxy to retrieve. Depends what it is. Sheepy: Jauf: Proxy... Sheepy: Jauf: So Griflet... Arsé-kun: Yog: So Griflet and Kay. Perhaps some of my other children as well. Sheepy: Jauf: I hope he doesn't snack on it on the way. Arsé-kun: Yog: Exactly the reason I am sending him with company. Sheepy: Jauf: Good thinking! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll send them off two hours ago now. If all goes well, they'll appear within the current hour. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I am not correcting my words. Sheepy: Fran: D...did I hear that right...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. I made an error speaking. Sheepy: Fran:......... Arsé-kun: Yog: They were sent two hours ago. That is more correct. Sheepy: Fran: I see... Sheepy: Jauf: Let's just hope that Grif doesn't view it as food. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have specified no less than four times that if he eats it, I am throwing him into grandfather's court. I will not be explaining this statement. Sheepy: Fran: I'd never considered that Griflet's grandfather would be a judge. Sheepy: Jauf: Azathoth, a judge.. Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I suppose we should wait until the messengers arrive. One of them wouldn't be a fan of the morgue being open, and I don't trust the other one. Sheepy: Jauf: Do I want to consider whether Grif would eat the bodies from the morgue... Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't trust him around delicate equipment. Arsé-kun: Herb: Especially not after the time he decided some of my chemicals were apple juice. Sheepy: Fran: He really did something like that...? Sheepy: Fran:...I want to study him... Arsé-kun: Herb: Get in line. Sheepy: Fran: There's a line, even... Sheepy: Fran: This only motivates me further. Sheepy: Jauf: Good luck. You'll need it. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't recommend it. Sheepy: Jauf: He'll bite you if you try. Sheepy: Grif: I do not bite people anymore. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut your lizard-ass mouth. Nobody needs to know that. heepy: Grif: He is spreading lies about me. Sheepy: Jauf: What would you do if someone tried to use a needle on you? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: I would use any methods necessary to eliminate them, even including biting them. Most likely... I'd snap them in two!!! Arsé-kun: Yog: Case in point. I do not recommend it. Sheepy: Fran: This is unfortunate... Sheepy: *Grif dumps the mats on the table* Arsé-kun: *Kay also dumps mats on the table* Sheepy: Grif: Is there anything else you need? Sheepy: Fran: A blood samp- Sheepy: Grif: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: We aren't doing that. Sheepy: Fran: Well, it was worth a shot.. Sheepy: Grif: No shots. Arsé-kun: Kay: Figurative, Grif. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we get to hear about what all this is for? Sheepy: Fran: Are we allowed to say? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. Sheepy: Fran: We're building a body for that ghost. Arsé-kun: Kay: Physical Jauf.... Would that mean he'd bleed more or less often.... Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: I've come to enjoy spraying my own blood around. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you maybe not do that?! Sheepy: Jauf: I could. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Arsé-kun: Yog: If you bleed to death a second time I will not help you. Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: But could I die in such a state? Arsé-kun: Yog: In physical form? Absolutely, without a doubt. As you are now? Lets not find out. Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf: Dying again would be... Arsé-kun: Kay: people die when they are killed. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll have to be careful how I utilize this body. Sheepy: Jauf: Will I be able to leave it when I want to? Arsé-kun: Yog: We'll have to see, won't we? Sheepy: Jauf: So you say, but you know the answer. Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course I do. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I don't mesh very welk with reality... Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll assume I can leave it when I want to. Arsé-kun: Yog: It should help ground you to this plane if all goes well. That isn't to say you won't glitch out of it. I know you will. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! You know me so well! Sheepy: Fran:...Glitch? Arsé-kun: Yog: Well, I can't exactly say a spirit clipping out of their body as being correct terminology. Arsé-kun: Yog: They clip through things naturally. Sheepy: Fran:....I'm guessing that this glitching situation will make things more difficult? Sheepy: Jauf: Now that I think of it... If I can enter and leave my body whenever I so desire... Sheepy: Jauf:...Worst comes to worst, I can ditch it before the enemy deals the killing blow! You'll just have to fix it up for me! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: It will make things more difficult, marginally so. Sheepy: Fran: I see.. Arsé-kun: Yog: *in a textbox for Jaufre* Not everyone needs to know that I am capable of reviving. That is reserved for exclusive groups. Sheepy: Jauf: You will patch it up if I break it, won't you, my friend? Arsé-kun: Yog: ........ You can read, can you not? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Arsé-kun: Yog: If you "break" that body, I'm sure our good doctor here will call dibs on it. Sheepy: Jauf: It's like a doll, yes? By the way, crafting can help you repair broken things... Arsé-kun: Yog: Do not start advertising now. There is a time and space for everything. Sheepy: Jauf: ...But if it's the doctor who'll be doing it.. Sheepy: Jauf: ...It'll end up as a test subject, won't it? Arsé-kun: Herb: I won't even consider hesitating. Sheepy: Jauf: *staaaaaare* Sheepy: Jauf: If you end up using it for such purposes, I'll just have to commission another one... Sheepy: Fran: We haven't even started on this one and you're already thinking about another one... Arsé-kun: Yog; ... Atropos of nothing, please mind your inventory. I detected an alarming growth. Sheepy: Jauf:....? Sheepy: *Jauf checks his inventory* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: Anyone want an apple? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif does. Sheepy: *Jauf gives Grif an apple* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Jauf: What do you say? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... apple... Sheepy: Jauf: No, thank you! Sheepy: Grif: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: *yog agony.mp4* Arsé-kun: *but this somehow removed three stacks from the inventory. shit works* Sheepy: Jauf: Now, I need to find a few more people to gift them to... Arsé-kun: Herb: Before you do that, could you come try this on? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: *Jauf tries on the body*. Arsé-kun: *Definitely too small, if the gmod collision sounds mean anything* Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: oh Sheepy: Jauf: Shockingly, this isn't intentional. Arsé-kun: Kay: Very shocking. Good call. Sheepy: Jauf: It doesn't fit. Arsé-kun: Herb: I noticed. You don't need to keep it on. Sheepy: Jauf: Grif's body meshes with me perfectly, if you want a reference! *He removes the body he's wearing* Arsé-kun: Herb: Now, how am I supposed to accomplish measuring that? Sheepy: Grif: Don't touch me. Arsé-kun: Herb: I wouldn't dare. My equipment is for corpses and only corpses. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Sheepy: Grif:...I will trust you. Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't hear that often.... Either way, I'll only be utilizing a tape measure. Sheepy: Grif: Tape..measure? Arsé-kun: *Herb demonstrates by measuring around Grif's arm and taking notes* Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... hmmm... It's okay... probably. Arsé-kun: *Grif gets measured. he survives* Sheepy: Fran: Is something like blood type important...? Griflet, what's your blood type? Sheepy: Grif: Red. Sheepy: Fran: ....Good to know. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just ask Jauf to bleed out. He'll do it no problem. I'll be outside. Sheepy: Jauf: That wouldn't work, really. Sheepy: Jauf: Ghosts don't exactly have blood types, because they aren't supposed to have blood to begin with. It's more like, eh... Sheepy: Jauf: ....A manifestation of their memories and feelings? Arsé-kun: Kay: Since when were you normal? Sheepy: Jauf: So true! Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves, by which I mean goes just outside the room* Sheepy: Jauf: So grab a needle and draw my blood! Sheepy: Grif: Urk... Needle... Sheepy: Fran: Oh, um... Arsé-kun: Herb: You're very much not a corpse. Are you even physical? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Am I physical? Sheepy: Jauf: I can eat and drink like a normal human. Sheepy: Jauf: When I bleed, I become dizzy. Arsé-kun: Herb: But can you be stabbed? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Only sometimes. Arsé-kun: Herb: Is this one of those times? Sheepy: Jauf: It's time to find out! Do your best! Arsé-kun: *Herb sighs and goes to attempt drawing blood from Jaufre. It Goes* Sheepy: Jauf: Is this truly your best? Arsé-kun: Herb: You make it difficult to do my best. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll have to handle things myself, then... Can you work with blood that isn't in a vial? Arsé-kun: Herb: It'll be contaminated if it isn't. Sheepy: Jauf: Contaminated? Sheepy: Jauf: I suppose doctors are so picky for a reason... Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I'll take what I can get. Don't make a mess. Sheepy: Jauf: In the old days, they'd just use leeches! *He's taking his shirt off* Leeches really are the best, you know! They fix you right up! Sheepy: Jauf: Although, you have told me that they are less effective than I previously thought... Arsé-kun: Yog: And I will continue to tell you that. Sheepy: Jauf: Dr. Herb did, too. Arsé-kun: Herb: I will also insist on it! They [omitted] Sheepy: *Jauf pauses before cutting his stomach using his own hand! Grif Tech.* Sheepy: Fran: ?!?!? Arsé-kun: *Vial easily filled* Arsé-kun: Herb: You'd better have a way to clean that up as well. Sheepy: Jauf: See! How's that for modern medicine! Sheepy: Jauf: Hm? Sheepy: Jauf: No, no, I don't clean up my messes. Sheepy: Jauf: I clean up other people's messes. Sheepy: Jauf: My own... are a bit too difficult, even for me! Arsé-kun: *Herb sighs* Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway... Sheepy: Jauf: Do your best! Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't WANT to clean your blood off the floor. We have more important things to be doing! Sheepy: Jauf: What's a little blood on the floor for a man like you anyway? Arsé-kun: Herb: A slipping hazard. Sheepy: Jauf:....... Very true... Sheepy: Jauf: ....I'm not very good at cleaning in my current state. Arsé-kun: Herb: Maybe you should have considered that before making a mess. Sheepy: Jauf: I wasn't making a mess. I was doing a service for you! Arsé-kun: Herb: You only needed to cut your arm. That was wildly unnecessary! Arsé-kun: *In the far background, the corpse has moved. Because it's arm is gmod ragdoll pinwheeling. Still.* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: But it was more exciting this way! Sheepy: Fran: Umm... Sheepy: Jauf: And I use my arms more than my stomach. Arsé-kun: *gmod noises continue* Sheepy: Fran: So... Arsé-kun: Herb: .... Actually, I have a question. How exactly do you function, in terms of causing things like this? *gesturing to the aforementioned ragdoll pinwheeling* Sheepy: Jauf: Well, normally just fine. Sheepy: Jauf: But I do not mesh well with reality. Sheepy: Jauf: Not after my friend took some of my soul to craft his son! Arsé-kun: Yog: I accept blame for this, but this still should not have happened. Arsé-kun: *Yog's just here now I fucking guess. Who let you in* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahhahaha! I had more than enough to spare! Arsé-kun: *Yog's just here now I fucking guess. Who let you in* Sheepy: Jauf: It's no problem for me! Sheepy: Jauf: Although, it does seem that my personality sometimes leaks into his... Arsé-kun: Yog: *casually using a gurney as a recliner like that is a normal thing to do* It does leak. He still has not broken the "pre-marital" tendency he got from you. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! Those were the days! Sheepy: Jauf: All the time, my mind was full of my beloved... Sheepy: Jauf: I couldn't function... Sheepy: Jauf: Back then, people tended to have their kids fairly early, but I couldn't shake those nervous feelings. Sheepy: Jauf: By the time we finally did, I got killed by Sir Lancelot! Ahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: Jaufre. Your rng caused a successful roll on that. *vague gesture* Kill it before it gets up please. Sheepy: Jauf: Doesn't Dr. Herb want that to be alive? Arsé-kun: Herb: ...? Is it? That one was very clearly fully deceased. Sheepy: Jauf: It was before I touched it, yes. Arsé-kun: Herb: Now I really want to know how you function. Sheepy: Jauf: But don't worry. I'll clean up my mess. Sheepy: *Jauf approaches the body* Arsé-kun: *The secondary mess- the corpse, has started actually moving beyond whatever its arm is doing* Sheepy: *Jaufre plunges his hand into the corpse's chest and tears out its heart, crushing it in his hand!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Appreciated. Event averted. Sheepy: Jauf: But now I truly will not be able to go home because Kay will throw up. Arsé-kun: Yog: I shouldn't need to suggest the obvious to you. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course I'll take a bath. I'm a very clean man. Sheepy: Jauf: But I can't use Kay's bathroom to wash up... Arsé-kun: Yog: Allow me to predict exactly what he would say in response to this. Arsé-kun: Yog: *not even trying to imitate Kay* "Jump in the lake, you- [expletive] [noun] [insult]." Sheepy: Jauf: I can't. Sheepy: Jauf: I have an open wound. Arsé-kun: Yog: You're already dead. What's the worst that will happen? Don't answer that. Sheepy: Jauf: Apparently, lakes can carry bacteria that can kill you. Sheepy: Jauf: I have no proof that I can't die as a ghost! Arsé-kun: Yog: ........ Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll be just a little bit careful about that. Arsé-kun: *yog just sighing bc its jauf. he'll glitch back into respawning anyway* Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, I'm going to go find a place to wash up! Ah, the gym has showers, so maybe there... see you all later. Arsé-kun: Yog: You may not want to use the exit you entered through. Just a tip. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? A different exit? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you for the tip, my friend! I'll be off! Sheepy: *Jauf exits through a wall* Arsé-kun: *Two scientists, yog, and a pool of blood are left. None of them want to clean that. Unimportant* Sheepy: *Meanwhile, Grey is salty about being in the cold.* Arsé-kun: *Mozart existing also makes him salty* Sheepy: Grey: Mozart...! I'll...! I-I'll-- *his teeth are chattering* k-k..... Arsé-kun: Mozart: *pbbbbbbt* Sheepy: Grey: ....you...... I'll erase any evidence that you ever existed, Mooozaaaarrrtttt!!!!!! Sheepy: *Despite his threats, Gray does not move to attack Mozart. Instead, he keeps his arms wrapped around himself.* Sheepy: Gray: I... am d-d-death...! How dare you two u-use... use me for such worthless purposes! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You don't need to stay with us if you don't want to! You decided on that. Do you want to borrow my coat? Sheepy: Gray: I will never accept anything from you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You won't. Ant will. Sheepy: Gray: Antonio Salieri is no more! Arsé-kun: *Mozart takes off his coat and puts it on Gray's shoulders.* Sheepy: Gray: Do not show me pity! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You're dead. This is for Ant. Sheepy: Gray: *He pulls the coat closer* Antonio Salieri is dead! Show him no kindness! Arsé-kun: Mozart: And I've been dead 226 slutty, slutty years. Is that right? I've lost track. Sheepy: Gray: You are not dead until I say you are! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I can only fake my own death so many times! Sheepy: Gray: Don't fake it. Sheepy: Gray: You will perish from your foolish actions! Sheepy: Gray: Your only protection against the weather is now mine! Arsé-kun: Mozart: It sure is. If I die, it'll be my fault and not yours! Sheepy: Gray:..... Sheepy: Gray: Th...that's... Arsé-kun: Mozart: And look, we're here! We can get inside and turn the heat on... Sheepy: Gray: Let us in! Sheepy: Gray: The only one who can slay you is me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hm, hm, hm~♪ If you insist! Sheepy: Gray: If you die from the cold, it'll ruin everything. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd better perish and fast! I can't let you win this! Sheepy: Gray: No!!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: What are you going to do about it? Are you going to kill me? You'd better make it hurt. Better kill me in one shot. Sheepy: Gray: Of course I will. But not now. Sheepy: Gray: I can't do it now. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Glad to hear that I get an extended lifespan. *he goes to unlock the door. It takes a few tries because winter gloves and a doorknob.* Sheepy: Gray: You're too slow! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You try to do this in gloves then, Spooks! Sheepy: Gray: I do everything in gloves! Sheepy: Gray: I'll just watch you. Arsé-kun: *Mozart eventually succeeds* Sheepy: Gray: Finally! Warmth...!! Salieri's legs seem sore, too, so I suppose he'll be able to rest up as well now. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why didn't you say so? Arsé-kun: *he picks up Gray (and Salieri) and goes inside* Sheepy: Gray: This is no request for you to carry me! Unhand me at once, Mozaaarrrtt!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then perhaps you shouldn't say things like that with Ant's mouth! Sheepy: Gray: It's just as much mine as it is his. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You didn't come with it. You just rent it. Sheepy: Gray: It's better than borrowing yours. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oh? Would you ever do such a thing? Sheepy: Gray: I wouldn't be caught dead borrowing your body. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You won't be caught alive, either. Sheepy: Gray: No thanks to you!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I already accepted blame. What else can I do besides die? Sheepy: Gray: You already answered your question. Arsé-kun: Mozart: What ELSE, Gray? Sheepy: Gray: If I allow you to survive... All of this will have been pointless. Arsé-kun: Mozart: How long do I need to be dead for? A few minutes? Sheepy: Gray: Forever. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hmmm. Well, eventually! Sheepy: Gray: Only by my hand. Arsé-kun: Mozart: So you'll protect me from the horrors so only you can kill me? Sheepy: Gray:..... Sheepy: Gray: ...That's ... Arsé-kun: Mozart: :) Sheepy: Gray: No! Arsé-kun: Mozart: And we're at our usual impasse. You can't kill me because Ant will get upset. I can't survive because I caused your death. You want me dead, but only you can do it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Maybe lighten your expectations a little? Arsé-kun: Mozart: If the horrors get me, feel free to killsteal! Sheepy: Gray: Go make Salieri hate you already. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Not happening. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd rather be lethally injured by a horror, and see you come in and start t-bagging before one shotting me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd absolutely joke that it's advanced twerking, and you'd cut my head off. My ghost would give you a thumbs up and then you'd take me to hell. Arsé-kun: Mozart: They wouldn't want me. I'm too annoying. Sheepy: Gray: If I do that, Salieri would hate me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: If I'm already dying, there's not much he can do about it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You'd at least guarantee a safe delivery, since it's all you focus on! Sheepy: Gray: The most I would do is ensure that you don't come back! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sure, okay. After I put Ant down, do you wanna try and strangle me again? Sheepy: Gray: I always do!! Sheepy: Gray: I'm sure Salieri will forgive me! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Doubt that. Arsé-kun: *Mozart finally puts Gray (and Salieri) down* Sheepy: Gray: Just know that I never needed your assistance. Sheepy: Gray: And... Sheepy: Gray: I could have supported him just fine. You didn't need to help. Arsé-kun: Mozart: It wasn't about you. Sheepy: Gray: Any actions you commit towards Salieri right now are actually towards me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Watch as that changes nothing. *he pats Gray's head and starts walking out of the room* Sheepy: Gray: It does change something! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Gray: *He crosses his arms* Salieri would be much more accepting of your actions than I am. That's the main difference. But he's not showing up for them brcause of a multitude of reasons. That's why I'm stuck with you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Because he needed a break and you're his court-mandated support ghost. Sheepy: Gray: I don't want to be a support ghost... But for Salieri, I guess it's fine. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Cool. I'll be at my throne. Sheepy: Gray: Ha! Running from me, are you?! Try and run as fast as you can, Mozart, because death will always -- *His irises briefly become yellow. He clumsily pulls Mozart's coat closer to him, like a blanket. Cozy. His irises then go back to red.* - ...et you! Sheepy: Gray:...Kh! *He shakes off Mozart's coat* And don't do things like that to try to appease me! Arsé-kun: *Mozart has gone to the bathroom. He's probably using that as an excuse to hide from Gray.* Sheepy: *Mozart's hiding montage is interrupted by Lobo walking through the bathroom wall into another room like he owns the place. He is not supposed to be here.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: ....... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oye, you don't live here. Sheepy: Lobo: *He gives Mozart an offended look* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Don't look at me like that! Sheepy: Lobo: *huff* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray's here. Why don't you go say hi to Gray? Sheepy: Lobo:.....*He tilts his head* Arsé-kun: Mozart: No? You're just gonna be here? Sheepy: Lobo: *He puts his head through the wall and into another room before looking back to Mozart and barking* Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... *he shuts up to actually listen. Is something here?* Sheepy: *There's the sound of a woman's voice in the neighboring room!* Arsé-kun: *That's... concerning. Time to leave the bathroom, then* Sheepy: *Lobo follows him, wagging his tail all the while. He's totally going to get snacks for throwing the other guests under the bus* Arsé-kun: *Lobo gets a snack early. Good boyo* Sheepy: Lobo: !! *He nuzzles Mozart* Arsé-kun: *Mozart pets the hellhound. Success* Sheepy: *Lobo guides him into the occupied room.* Arsé-kun: Celeste: *talking to Rider* ----probably shouldn't overstay our welcome, especially if people are filtering back in. Sheepy: Rider: "Would they mind us being here? We aren't doing anything." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I doubt the Tall Man would mind! He seemed polite, as did his companion. Sheepy: Rider: "I agree. He's only unkind towards his friend." Sheepy: Rider: "I wonder why?" Sheepy: *Rider slowly turns to look at Mozart* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Am I interrupting something in my own house? Arsé-kun: *Celeste jumps* Sheepy: Rider: "Yes. Please leave." Arsé-kun: Mozart: I see! Don't mind us, then! Arsé-kun: *Mozart leaves the room. Awkward.* Sheepy: Rider: "He actually left." Arsé-kun: Celeste: How polite... F-for a commoner, I mean. Sheepy: Rider: "Is he a commoner?" Arsé-kun: Celeste: I don't know. Probably? Sheepy: Rider: "He puts off the vibes of someone important." Arsé-kun: Celeste: If he is, I can apologize to him later! Sheepy: Rider: "I hear that he is a famous composer." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ..! Sheepy: Rider: "It may be true." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Why didn't you say so sooner? Sheepy: Rider: "Because he doesn't act like it." Sheepy: Rider: "He is..." Sheepy: Rider: "Mozart" Arsé-kun: Celeste: ?! Sheepy: Rider: "The other one possessed by Gray is Salieri." Arsé-kun: Celeste: They're both famous.... And still alive? How? Sheepy: Rider: "Because they aren't human, I guess." Sheepy: Rider: "Vampires probably live for a long time." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Is there anyone else famous on campus that I haven't been told about..? Sheepy: Rider: "Let's see..." Sheepy: Rider: "Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson." Sheepy: Rider: "The Dionysus and Orpheus." Sheepy: Rider: "Arsene Lupin. Sometimes. He's a visitor." Sheepy: Rider: "Weiss Guertena... a painter. May be famous. Not sure." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I've heard of all of these! Sheepy: Rider: "There are probably others. Maybe." Sheepy: Rider: "Right. Frankenstein." Sheepy: Rider: "And his creator, even." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... How many famous people can be on one campus?? Sheepy: Rider: "Many. This campus is a safe place, generally, so those who can cluster here will." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I knew the funny drinking man was a reaper like you, but do gods need the protection too? Sheepy: Rider: "Maybe. I think he's just here because he's bored." Sheepy: Rider: "Oh. Right. Archangel Raphael. He works with Dr. Watson." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... All right, Guard, that's enough for now I think. Sheepy: Rider: "Yes, I could go on for a while, coming up with increasingly less and less famous people. So that's a good stopping place." Sheepy: Rider: "Some would be more willing to talk about it than others, just so you know. Mozart and Salieri don't talk about the fact that they're the real deal, while Raphael owns up to it." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I probably shouldn't speak of it then. Sheepy: Rider: "He'll reveal it when he wants to." Arsé-kun: *Mozart, who has been listening from three rooms away, still has no idea what's going o. He doesn't know ASL and hasn't heard enough context.* Arsé-kun: *I realize this implies he's seeing ASL through the wall. He can't.* Sheepy: Salieri: Why are there ghosts in our house? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I don't know. I think we got outed. Sheepy: Salieri: What? Sheepy: Salieri: Who outed us? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Mr. Headless. All I was able to hear was calling me a commoner, a pause, and "they're both famous and still alive". I think he outed other people too but he doesn't speak. Do you think an exorcism is overkill? Sheepy: Salieri: No. I think it's acceptable in this situation. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm getting the tuba. Sheepy: Salieri: I'd rather deal with being called a commoner than being harassed... Arsé-kun: *Mozart leaves. Mozart returns with a sousaphone. This is bigger than a tuba.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: I found this instead. Sheepy: *Salieri gives Mozart a doubtful look* Arsé-kun: Mozart: If it works, it works! Sheepy: Salieri: That's my concern. How are you getting that through the doorway? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm not. Cover up. Sheepy: *Salieri covers his ears* Arsé-kun: *BWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM* Sheepy: *Lobo jumps and starts growling* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sorry, pup! Sheepy: Salieri: Where's my apology...? Sheepy: Lobo: *huff* Arsé-kun: Mozart: You got warned! Sheepy: Salieri: My ears... Sheepy: Salieri: No amount of warning would have helped me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: On the positive side, my neck wasn't snapped for my insolence! Sheepy: Salieri: I held myself back. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I didn't mean you... Sheepy: Salieri: I didn't mean me, either. Arsé-kun: Mozart: It's so hard to be desired carnally by everyone around me. Sheepy: Salieri: I'll play for you the world's smallest violin when my ears stop ringing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I can't wait. Sheepy: Salieri: You'll enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I will! Sheepy: Rider: "Right after I give you some choice words." Arsé-kun: Mozart: ? Sheepy: Salieri: Nor am I. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant, work with me here! Sheepy: Salieri: I already am... Sheepy: Rider: "Just use your words! No need to blast everyone." Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... Sheepy: Salieri: ...Very sorry, neither of us know sign language. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Words, you oafs! There's no need to blast everyone when you can simply speak up! Sheepy: Salieri: We're using them currently... Sheepy: Salieri: By the way, why are you three here? Arsé-kun: Celeste: It wasn't occupied and staying in one place is exceptionally boring! Sheepy: Salieri: Had you been non-ghosts, this would be considered breaking and entering and against the law. Please be more careful in the future. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Fine, I suppose I can do that. Sheepy: Salieri: Lobo's not allowed to do it either, but he doesn't listen. Arsé-kun: Celeste: By the way, your pantry was broken into. Sheepy: Salieri: By whom? Arsé-kun: Celeste: If I knew, I would at least consider telling you. Sheepy: Salieri: Hopefully Luvmart is still open... Sheepy: Salieri: I should go check to see what was taken and what we need. Some of what's remaining may be expired. Sheepy: Salieri:...Lobo, you didn't take it, did you? Sheepy: Lobo: *huff. how dare you accuse him of theft.* Arsé-kun: Celeste: Lobo doesn't drink coffee. Sheepy: Salieri: I'm surprised you knew that we drink coffee despite it having been stolen... Neither of us really seem like the type, do we? Arsé-kun: Celeste: Coffee grinds are easy to recognize when they're on the floor. Sheepy: Salieri:....They made a mess of things, hm. Sheepy: Salieri: You would think that windows or doors would have been broken if it was a monster coming in to steal food. Sheepy: Salieri: Yet, a talented thief would show no evidence of entry... nor would they be stealing coffee... ... Arsé-kun: Mozart: The door was locked as well! Sheepy: Salieri: What if someone entered to steal something valuable and tossed coffee grinds around to throw off the trail...? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then we'll just have to make sure nothing else was touched. Sheepy: Salieri: Ideas can be stolen... I have some works in progress lying around... Sheepy: Salieri: What do I do? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Let's check everything. The coffee can wait. Sheepy: Salieri: But even checking won't tell if my work has been stolen...! Sheepy: Rider: "If someone was interested in stealing coffee grounds, they probably weren't here to steal sheet music." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Guard suggests that they probably don't care about sheet music if they were here for coffee. Sheepy: Salieri: .....Yes... I suppose so. I apologize. Let's look for anything else that might be missing. Arsé-kun: *They check the house. Nothing is out of place beyond the coffee grinds* Sheepy: Salieri:....Maybe we spilt it without realizing it. Sheepy: Salieri: But I still don't truly know if my works are safe... Arsé-kun: Mozart: If you ass shoved 'em like I keep telling you to-- Nah, nah, I won't go there. They're probably fiiiiine. Sheepy: Salieri:...If you really do follow your own advice, I don't want to touch any of your possessions. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You should know better than anyone that it sounds funny! Sheepy: Salieri: Your idea of a joke is vastly different from mine. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You know what those are? Sheepy: Salieri: Of course...! Sheepy: Salieri: I'm just not very good at making them. Arsé-kun: *MEANWHILE* Arsé-kun: Har: Do ya want the good news first? Or the good news? Sheepy: Morty: There's no bad news for once? Arsé-kun: Har: None of the food's expired! Sheepy: Morty: That's great news. Arsé-kun: Har: This other thing was gonna be bad news, but nothing else is missing, so it's not! Sheepy: Morty:....? Arsé-kun: Har: My entire shelf is empty! Ain't that one hell of a convenience?! Sheepy: Morty: I didn't do it. Arsé-kun: Har: I know that! Sheepy: Morty: But who did...? Arsé-kun: Har: I have no idea! First case back here for ya! Sheepy: Morty: A case for me... Sheepy: Morty: I haven't had one in forever. Arsé-kun: Har: If we're lucky, it'll be normal! Sheepy: Morty: Are they ever? Arsé-kun: Har: Uhhhhh.... Probably? Sheepy: Morty: But who would break into someone's home just to drink their alcohol? Arsé-kun: Har: An idiot. Sheepy: Morty: You shouldn't refer to yourself like that. Arsé-kun: Har: Heey! Sheepy: Morty: *smug grin* Arsé-kun: Har: Heey, I've been good about it!!! Sheepy: Morty: I know you have. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Har: So you admit it!!!! Sheepy: Morty: Don't get used to it. Arsé-kun: Har: That'll fuel me the rest of the week! I can see it now! Headlines! "Morty admits Har has been decent for once!" Sheepy: Morty: Maybe you'd see that in a tabloid. But a reputable newspaper? No. Sheepy: Morty: It's just too shocking. Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah, you're right. "Harland throws out the bottle" would also kill a reader on sight, wouldn't it? Sheepy: Morty: It would! I was surprised to learn you had, too. Sheepy: Morty: Anyway, it's concerning that someone broke into our home. Arsé-kun: Har: It is, but nothing else is gone! My letters, our stuff... .. Everything else is fine! Sheepy: Morty: There are very few students and staff on campus at the moment. Arsé-kun: Har: Then shouldn't this be easy for you? Baby big brother's first case back? Sheepy: Morty: Of course, if the culprit is among the staff or students. Sheepy: Morty: If they aren't... Sheepy: Morty: It most likely means that our security guard isn't doing his job properly. Arsé-kun: Har: If he's even here! Sheepy: Morty: They wouldn't let us back on campus if he wasn't, most likely... Sheepy: Morty: Although... Sheepy: Morty: Our worst threats are among the staff. Arsé-kun: Har: I don't get that. Why are they here? Sheepy: Morty: Not sure. Maybe he accepts a low enough wage for his work that Mr. Carter thinks keeping him around is acceptable. Sheepy: Morty: Anyone could do what that man does, but not in the same amount of time. The school also struggles with its bills, I've heard. Arsé-kun: Har: huh. Sheepy: Morty: I think we're probably stuck with him, although I doubt he's the one who stole from us. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe we should ask around to see if anyone else has been stolen from. Arsé-kun: Har: Sure! Sheepy: Morty: Let's start with the staff first. They're more likely to have something of interest for a thief. Arsé-kun: *Morty and Har go to find staff* Sheepy: Morty: Excuse me... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hmm? Sheepy: Morty: I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that's alright. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Make it quick! Ant and I need to buy some stuff. Sheepy: Salieri: We have nothing to do with it. There's much worse problems. My works, my works... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant, your stuff was fine! We looked! Sheepy: Morty:.....? I was going to ask if you two had been stolen from. Sheepy: Morty: Har's alcohol is missing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: We were! Someone's got a sense of humor and only stole the coffee grounds from the pantry. Sheepy: Morty: Just the coffee...? Sheepy: Salieri: We don't know that! It's so easy to just take a picture... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Yuuup.... Antonio, c'mon. Sheepy: Salieri: I should just scrap it so they don't accuse me of plagiarism... Sheepy: Morty: Was there any sign of them having broken in? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Nope. Sheepy: Morty: Same for us. Sheepy: Morty: I'm still clueless on how they did it, considering our door was locked... Arsé-kun: Mozart: So was ours. I unlocked it when we got back. Sheepy: Morty: I see... Sheepy: Salieri: Some types of entities need not use doors. Sheepy: Salieri: Lobo. That headless reaper. The janitor. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ghosts and ghost dogs don't need booze or coffee. The janitor wouldn't leave coffee on the floor. He'd probably explode! Sheepy: Salieri: You're right... Sheepy: Morty: Nothing else was touched, interestingly. Sheepy: Morty: Not even our food, so it wasn't food motivated. Sheepy: Morty:....Not when they robbed us, anyway... Sheepy: Salieri: I suppose they wouldn't try to steal ideas from you. Sheepy: Salieri: Although, you do live by some artists, don't you? You never know... Sheepy: Morty: I think they were afrer material goods. Sheepy: Morty: I don't believe they were a ghost because they slipped the stolen goods outside of the house. Sheepy: Morty: Lobo could go through a wall, but something like a stick would not come with him. Arsé-kun: *har, whose been texting this entire time i fucking guess, finally bothering to join this conversation* Arsé-kun: Har: Both Kay and Crow said they haven't seen anything. Sheepy: Morty: Were they stolen from? Arsé-kun: Har: Nope. They were also here before us, apparently. Sheepy: Morty: Really... it's surprising that Kay was back before us. Arsé-kun: Har: He's too busy roasting me to actually be of help. Sheepy: *At some point, Morty has gotten out his switchblade without realizing it and is unconsciously switching it in and out. Salieri is giving it an anxious look.* Arsé-kun: *Har sticks his hand an inch in front of it. How Long Will it Take Morty to Notice chicken* Sheepy: Morty: They probably removed the items from the building through the window... that wouldn't show signs of having been opened and closed from the inside, I think... unless dust had built up. Is it enough time for dust to have built up? Arsé-kun: Har: But you ain't. So sad. Sheepy: Morty: He must lead a really exciting life. Sheepy: Morty: I wonder... if he already knows about the thefts? We could ask... Sheepy: Salieri: Holmes has not approached us. We haven't spoken to him. He doesn't know about our situation. Maybe another victim's situation. Arsé-kun: Har: We could, but maybe I wanna watch you do it! Sheepy: Morty: Wh-? *He stops opening and closing the switchblade and gives Har a confused stare* Arsé-kun: Har: You done doing that? *he lightly smacks the switchblade* You gonna stab my hand? Are ya? Sheepy: Morty: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Morty: If you put your hand on someone's cigarette when they're smoking it, did they burn you? Arsé-kun: Har: That ain't the same! Sheepy: Morty: Why not? Arsé-kun: Har: 'Cause I'm not touching it! Sheepy: Morty:...Anyway, we should ask more staff if anything is missing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Do tell us if you find anything out! Sheepy: Morty: Of course. Sheepy: *They go off to ask more staff!* Sheepy: *Dio is found moping.* Arsé-kun: Har: Teacher! Did you get robbed too?? Sheepy: Dio: Teacher? Do I know you? Sheepy: Dio:...Shoot, are you one of my students? Arsé-kun: Har: .... *acting drunk, which is easy, because he was drunk a LOT* Eyyyy, youse really gonna be like that? Sheepy: Dio:...Eh? Wait, you're Har, aren't you? Sheepy: Morty:...How embarrassing. Arsé-kun: Har: Shut up, Morty! I could've actually gotten drunk for that! Arsé-kun: Har: and Yes! Arsé-kun: Har: Anyway, didja? We got robbed n' so did another teacher. Sheepy: Dio: Robbed...? Sheepy: Dio: I had my mouth all fixed for this cheese that was in the fridge. Sheepy: Dio: It's not there. Was it stolen? Or was I just blackout drunk? Arsé-kun: Har: Was that the only thing? 'Cause my last bottle of booze got stolen, the music teachers lost coffee or somethin'. Sheepy: Dio: It was! Arsé-kun: Har: Then it probably was! Sheepy: Dio: Who breaks into someone's home to steal their cheese? Arsé-kun: Har: An idiot? Sheepy: Dio: I only got back today... can't I not come back to disappointment? Arsé-kun: Har: Us too!! Sheepy: Morty: Have you considered... going to the store to buy cheese? Sheepy: Morty: ...I wonder if it's the same case for Mr. Mozart and Mr. Salieri... Arsé-kun: Har: Don't you hate it when I interrupt you when YOU'RE askin' questions?? Sheepy: Morty: I didn't intend to interrupt. I've just never seen anyone so worked up over chees. Arsé-kun: Har: If I didn't quit, I'd be heartbroken over a half bottle of garbage! Sheepy: Dio: Hmm? You quit? Arsé-kun: Har: Sure did! We'll see how long it lasts this time! Sheepy: Dio: All of my best customers are quitting, huh... Arsé-kun: Har: I mean.... Once in a while is probably fine! Just not daily! I haven't eaten shit for a week! Sheepy: Dio: Good for you! Sheepy: *Morty is looking at his phone* Sheepy: Dio: It's probably for the best. Having your judgement impaired when things can become dicey without any warning is, well... Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Salieri said that they also returned today. Arsé-kun: Har: The guys that beat us back said they haven't seen anything. I asked Kay n' Crow. Sheepy: Morty: Hmmm.... maybe only unoccupied dorms or houses were targets. Sheepy: Morty: We don't really know when the crime took place, nor how widespread it is... Sheepy: Dio: You know what was strange? Sheepy: Dio: There was no sign that anyone had entered. Did I mention that? Maybe I ate it and don't remember doing so. Arsé-kun: Har: Again, same situation. This detective stuff is easy. It's the same case. Sheepy: Dio: Sometimes I just wake up in the middle of the night and eat a snack before going back to sleep. Rarely do I remember it... Arsé-kun: Har: ..... Arsé-kun: Orpheus: *leaning into frame from around the doorway* You didn't. I would have seen you do that, and I didn't tell you that you did. Sheepy: Dio: So very true! Thanks. I feel better now. Sheepy: Dio: Hey, if you two find ths culprit, can you steal some of their money from them to cover the cost of the cheese? Sheepy: Morty: What do you think I do for a job??? Sheepy: Dio:.............. Arsé-kun: Har: Dress in drag and do the hula. Sheepy: Dio: Walk around and give people nasty looks? Arsé-kun: Orph: I regret joining this conversation. Sheepy: Dio: Orpheus... Sheepy: Dio: Would you steal from the culprit for me? Arsé-kun: Orph: No. That would require leaving this house, which I have no intention of doing. Sheepy: Dio: Everything is horrible in this cheeseless world. Arsé-kun: Orph: That is the most pathetic thing I have heard today. Sheepy: Dio: Maybe my uncle would buy me cheese... Do you think he has money? Arsé-kun: Orph: As if you do not. Sheepy: Dio: If I let people believe I do... Sheepy: Dio:.....Ares will find out. Arsé-kun: Orph: Correction. As if I do not. Sheepy: Dio:...I guess if I beg for money from my uncle, I'll owe him, too. Arsé-kun: Orph: Just go get my wallet, Dio. Sheepy: Dio: I can buy my own cheese... Arsé-kun: Orph: Do you have money or not? Sheepy: Dio: I do, but most of it goes to, well... Arsé-kun: Orph: Keeping we-know-who off your rear. I know. Whose fault is that, hmmmm? Sheepy: Dio: Urk... Sheepy: Dio: Well, Uncle doesn't ask for anything in return. Arsé-kun: *Har is texting again* Sheepy: Dio: He tried to help me pay off my debts a long while back, but everyone stopped that. Sheepy: Dio: You think that offer is still open? Arsé-kun: Orph: No. Sheepy: Dio: You-know-who wouldn't know the difference... Arsé-kun: Orph: You would die irregardless. Sheepy: Holmes: Good morning, everyone. I have information for you all. Arsé-kun: Orph: Good evening. You have the floor. Sheepy: Holmes: After inspecting Mortimer and Harland's dorm, I have discovered that the crime committed last night. Arsé-kun: Har: .......... Did you break in? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Sheepy: Holmes: I had to. Sheepy: Morty: ...That's a crime, Mr. Holmes. Arsé-kun: Har: Who even told you? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmhmhm... Sheepy: Holmes: The time... Sheepy: Holmes: is not now!! Arsé-kun: Har: Morty, I told Kay and Crow. Who do you think squealed? Sheepy: Morty: Kay. Arsé-kun: Har: huh. Sheepy: Morty: Crow has no connection to Holmes that I know of. Arsé-kun: Orph: To lessen your lawbreaking, would you like to come in and investigate as well? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, thank you. Arsé-kun: *Orph shuffles to the side to let Holmes pass him* Sheepy: *Holmes enters their home* Arsé-kun: *Orph shows him the kitchen and then stands back. Observing* Sheepy: *Holmes begins investigating the kitchen!* Sheepy: *Holmes approaches the window and starts dusting for prints.* Arsé-kun: *He finds em, all right! Some clearly human. Some.... Maybe? Undeterminable at first glance* Sheepy: Holmes:........Hmmm. Sheepy: Holmes: Just like at the dorm... Sheepy: Holmes: It's the same prints. The same culprit. Sheepy: Holmes: Some of the prints are human, while the others... Sheepy: Holmes:....The security guard may know what they're from. Arsé-kun: Orph: If that's the case, that would immediately remove most of the staff and students from question, right? Sheepy: Holmes: It would, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: After all... Sheepy: Holmes: The fingerprints are only on the inside. Sheepy: Holmes: They left no prints while entering. Only exiting. My guess is that it's because they couldn't use the same entrance to leave with the food they were stealing. Arsé-kun: Orph: What other entrances are there? Sheepy: Holmes: We must consider possible entrances that any entity could use, not including something like teleportation. Sheepy: Holmes: Any cracks in the house that allow things like insects or liquid inside. Sheepy: Holmes: You can't discount those, although if they were utilized, this is a case best suited for the security guard. Sheepy: Holmes: I believe they came in through the front door. Arsé-kun: Orph: Despite the lock? Sheepy: Holmes: Both your front door and their front door had signs fhat something had dragged across the floor in front of the front door. Sheepy: Holmes: They would not need to unlock the door to enter, potentially. Sheepy: Holmes: They would just need to find a small hole in the door. Sheepy: Holmes: Bugs mysteriously enter through the front door despite no one opening it all the time. Arsé-kun: Orph: We should look into that as a security concern after this, perhaps. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not exactly a security concern that can be addressed. Arsé-kun: Orph: Whyever not? Sheepy: Holmes: Homes need proper ventilation. Sheepy: Holmes: Proper ventilation will enable things to enter. Arsé-kun: Orph: Fair, I suppose... Sheepy: Holmes:...By the way. I see the break treated you well. Arsé-kun: Orph: Hmm? Sheepy: Holmes: You're cleaned up. Arsé-kun: Orph: Well, yes.... That is one of the positives. Sheepy: Holmes: You look more capable now. Arsé-kun: Orph: This is true. All of my functions have been repaired by hand and are working far better than previously. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Good for you! Sheepy: Morty: ...functions? Arsé-kun: Orph: .... Look at me and ask yourself what I could possibly mean. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, I just assumed those were prosthetics... Arsé-kun: Orph: I mean......... You aren't wrong. Sheepy: Morty: I see... Arsé-kun: Orph: .... I will not be disclosing why the repairs were necessary at this time. Moving on. Sheepy: Morty: I won't ask. Sheepy: Holmes: Well! We do have our work set out for us. Arsé-kun: Orph: Good luck. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Good luck finding replacement cheese. Arsé-kun: Orph: Thank you, but I will not be participating in that. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes: See you later, then. Arsé-kun: *ok now what?* Sheepy: *They go to Mozart's house!* Arsé-kun: Har: They went shopping. They ain't here. Sheepy: Holmes: That's no concern. Sheepy: *Holmes starts picking the lock* Arsé-kun: Har: ....... Sheepy: Morty:..... Mr. Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: ...Done. Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes, you are breaking the law. Arsé-kun: Har: ... It's just inside the front door, right? You're not actually gonna go in, right? Sheepy: Holmes: Mmm? I don't really care if I get arrested if I get to feed my curiosity. Arsé-kun: *pumpkin judgement* Sheepy: Holmes: I intend to investigate the coffee that was strewn around too, of course. Sheepy: *Morty's heart is being crushed.* Arsé-kun: Har: This ain't very detective idol of you. Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: Celeste: ..... What kind of lowlife picks a lock in broad daylight? Go home. Sheepy: Holmes: I do. Sheepy: Morty: Why do you seem so comfortable about this...? Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you for inviting me in. I'll begin my investigation, then. Arsé-kun: Celeste: If you're really here to investigate, I GUESS Guard and I can watch. I guess. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course I am. Sheepy: Holmes: I would like to ask you some questions as well. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Fine, I guess. Who the hell am I answering to? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not really someone you would recognize. Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... No, actually, who are you? Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes...!! Arsé-kun: Celeste: ?! Sheepy: Holmes: Sherlock Holmes. You may recognize me from Watson's stories. Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Oh, um! I do know who you are! *nervous, nervous, nervous* Sheepy: Holmes: Really? I see! Good to know! Arsé-kun: Celeste: I'm still going to be watching you! You have to be some kind of weird to break in for this..! Sheepy: Holmes: I heard that Mozart and Salieri had been robbed of coffee. I would like to check out the area to see whether or not the strange fingerprints I found present at the other crime scenes are here as well. I do see that something had slid against the floor in front of the door, similarly to the other two crime scenes... Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? No, no. Not weird. Arsé-kun: Celeste: ......... Very weird. Sheepy: Holmes: Many people I know are talented at picking locks. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Could you be detecting the indents from my ass on my doorframe from how often I slam into it? Sheepy: Holmes: Very possible. Sheepy: Morty: Wh-when did you...?! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Just now! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I gave you all that permission and you're in my doorway? In the way? Ant's gonna freak out even if I tell him I gave you permission. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I only just got here. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Get in there and get out of the way, flatass. Sheepy: Holmes: F-flat...? Arsé-kun: *Celeste moves.* Sheepy: *Holmes goes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Mozart and Celeste tail him* Sheepy: *Holmes is sniffing the fallen coffee bean* Sheepy: *Holmes then approaches the window and starts sniffing it as well. When Toby is on vacation, Holmes must take his role.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Yes? Sheepy: *Holmes is dusting the window for prints now* Sheepy: Holmes: How often do you drink? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Be more specific! Sheepy: Holmes: Alcoholic drinks. Specifically the kind made by Dio. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray would murder me, so only on special occasions! Sheepy: Holmes: I see. Sheepy: Holmes: What about Salieri? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Nope. Sheepy: Holmes:.....I see. Sheepy: Holmes: So that's the order, then... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Lemme guess. It smells like booze and not my ass for once. Sheepy: Holmes: Booze and cheese, although faint. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Wow! I was joking but okay! Sheepy: Holmes: No coffee scent was present at Dio's home. I wondered if it was just due to the overwhelming stench of alcohol. Sheepy: Holmes: But this confirms it. Sheepy: Holmes: Dio was the first victim. You were the second. Sheepy: Holmes: Mortimer and Harland were the third. Sheepy: Holmes:....The prints are the same. Sheepy: Holmes: Most appear human, although some... Sheepy: Holmes: So far, we know the same person used all three windows. We also know that someone touched both stolen goods before arriving at Mortimer and Harland's home. Sheepy: Holmes: They most likely used the front door as an entrance. It is very unlikely that they are human. Unfortunately, this makes things difficult for me. Arsé-kun: Aza: *leaning around Holmes. Hello, I am here now despite not being there three seconds ago* Explain further. Arsé-kun: Aza: *suddenly across the room, at the window* I take that back. Pardon the time pause if it was noticeable. I am particularly alert at the moment. May I give my observation? Sheepy: Holmes: Please explain, yes. Arsé-kun: *aza jumpscared everyone but holmes, if you care about that* Sheepy: Morty: Wh-who...?! Arsé-kun: Aza: Hello again. I have met you before. Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes, a man came out of you...! Arsé-kun: Aza: I was not inside of him. It was a matter of perspective. Sheepy: Morty:...What? Sheepy: Morty: Did my eyes deceive me...? I never saw you enter. Arsé-kun: Aza: It was the angle you are on. It was nothing impressive. Sheepy: Morty:..... Sheepy: Morty: I... yes, that makes sense. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry. I let my nerves get the better of me, I think... Sheepy: Holmes: It happens to everyone. Arsé-kun: Aza: My apologies. Arsé-kun: Aza: (Shoggoth. Can change shape. Compared to what I looked back and saw. Will vocalize something different.) Sheepy: Holmes: (I see. Thank you for telling me. I'll ask the security guard about it.) Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not recognize the prints. It is no one I am familiar with. Sheepy: Morty: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so, thank you for trying. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, for now, I don't feel as though there are more clues to be found here. I'll have to ask the security guard about this. Sheepy: Holmes: My apologies for not being more helpful. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *who spent the last minute processing complex abstractions* You'd better go then, hm? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. See you later. Sheepy: *Holmes leaves to go talk to Grif* Arsé-kun: *Aza follows him. Do Har and Morty?* Sheepy: *They do!* Arsé-kun: *animated batman scene transition* Sheepy: *Grif is found staring at a bug on the sidewalk. Good job doing your job, bud.* Arsé-kun: Aza: Horrible. Awful. Be rid of it. Sheepy: Grif: ...Hm? Can do. Sheepy: *Grif puts it in his mouth and starts chewing* Arsé-kun: Kay: Really?? Sheepy: Grif: *chew chew* Sheepy: Holmes:...Griflet. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... I'm embarrassed to know you again. What's up, escort? Sheepy: Holmes: A shoggoth has been breaking and entering into homes and stealing food and drinks from them, according to my friend. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yeah, Grif, you're gonna have to explain that one to me. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: They're shapeshifters, so you couldn't really keep them out of a house. Sheepy: Grif: A smart one would alter its fingerprints or remove them entirely to leave no useful traces of its presence... yes. Sheepy: Grif: But even so, because they weren't born to human parents, it's unlikely for them to have fingerprint records in legal documents unless they are imitating an existing human... probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: So we're boned? Sheepy: Grif: The shoggoth could be anyone. Or no one. They are not inherently harmful, but this one is committing crimes. You could probably tell by seeing who is on campus. People are returning when given permission. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes students lose IDs. So you may have to demand their student number. Sheepy: Grif: Their name could also help.. yes. But if they have left the campus, there's not much you can do. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Well, that's simple enough... Sheepy: Grif: Before you go, just know. Not everyone on campus has an ID because they're neither staff nor students. So knowing the regulars is important too. Sheepy: Grif: Kay's sister has neither, but she's human... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Nor does Merlin's grandpa. Sheepy: Grif: He is not human, but he's also not a shoggoth. So you have to be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't complicate shit. Why would that old coot even bother? Sheepy: Grif: It is not complicating things. You can't base them being the thief on their lack of ID and records alone is my point. But it's a good way to narrow down your list. Arsé-kun: Aza: It seems the both of us are functional by human standards on this day. Truly the stars must be in a position of some sort. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... you too? Sheepy: Grif: Some days are bad. But today is good. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do have to wonder why. Sheepy: Grif: If we weren't, they would flounder... it's a convenient happening to help them complete their quest! Arsé-kun: Aza: The plot has dictated it... Arsé-kun: Kay: what are you two even fucking talking about Sheepy: Grif: They used their Griflet-and-Grandpa functioning ticket on a case concerning $20 worth of stolen food maximum... wow. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... You've lost me. Sheepy: Grif: They used their chance on something not worth it... Arsé-kun: Aza: I'm sure we'll be of more use beyond this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Is it truly so rare for your brain to function well enough to do your job? Sheepy: Grif: I will work hard to continue to be useful...yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: my what Sheepy: Holmes: My apologies, not you. Sheepy: Holmes: That question was directed towards the security guard... yes. Sheepy: Holmes:......... Arsé-kun: *Kay stifles a laugh* Arsé-kun: Har: .... Mort, would you blame me if I got drunk? Sheepy: Morty: Let's go find the culprit first. Maybe you won't feel like drinking by then. Sheepy: Morty: We know that there are at least two people on campus without IDs... Arsé-kun: Kay: And one is my kid sister. She's too nice for this shit. Sheepy: Morty: Kid sister... Is there something I should know about her so I can recognize her? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, she's too damn nice. Here. *he pulls up a recent pic of Aru for him* She carries that scabbard everywhere, too. Sheepy: Morty: *He's staring really hard at the image and mumbling to himself* ...scabbard, scabbard, scabbard... Arsé-kun: Har: Why's a kid got a sword? Sheepy: Morty: Doesn't matter. Sheepy: Morty: Blonde. Purple eyes. Do you have it? Arsé-kun: Har: You're askin' me?? Arsé-kun: Har: ... Yeah, I got it. Sheepy: Morty: Great. Sheepy: Morty: The other one? Arsé-kun: Kay: What, the old coot? He ain't usually here. He's been here like... Twice? Sheepy: Grif: He's working today. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bangs mc idiot don't got one either. *gestures towards Aza* Sheepy: Grif: Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Grif: He works at the coffee shop now... yes. But he may not have an ID. He may also not be on the staff list. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, you meant that grandfather. I thought you meant the real old one, not demonic shitbricks. Sheepy: Grif: Purple. Sheepy: Holmes: He's part of the staff and is on the payroll. Sheepy: Holmes: He may not have his ID yet, but he's a constant here. You probably know him. Arsé-kun: Har: I don't know who the hell you mean either, so he probably don't! Sheepy: Holmes: That's no surprise. You don't seem like the type to get coffee. Anyway, I'll start asking all the staff for IDs. Arsé-kun: *Har more or less drags Morty out of situation. Lets Go Somewhere Else.* Sheepy: *They go to the coffee shop!* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You detective types don't come in here unless something happened. Sheepy: Morty: Very sorry. Can I see your ID? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: No. *he puts his id on the counter* Sheepy: *Morty approaches it and begins looking it over closely* Arsé-kun: *It's a normal student ID. It has a little sticker noting that Wil also does some on-campus work.* Sheepy: Morty:.....I see. This is legitimate. Thank you. Sheepy: Misyr: ID? Sheepy: Morty: Please. Arsé-kun: Wil: Misyr hasn't gotten his yet. He is on payroll. I'll show you that. Sheepy: Morty: Misyr? That name is familiar... Sheepy: Morty: You vouching for him is enough, I think. Arsé-kun: Har: Same guy your great and inane idol was saying. Purple, too. Sheepy: Morty:.....You're right. Sheepy: Morty: I'd forgotten. Sheepy: Misyr: I ws being talked about, huh? Sheepy: Morty: *He glances around the coffee shop. Is anyone else there?* Arsé-kun: Har: He was talking about who didn't have an Id. You're fine... Probably. Sheepy: Misyr: Wow! Arsé-kun: *a few students but that's about it* Sheepy: *Morty approaches them* Sheepy: Morty: *He pulls out his ID. He's security!* Could I see your IDs, please? Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... *he wordlessly pulls it out and shows Morty* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it* Arsé-kun: *It's legit. Lance is still visibly nervous.* Sheepy: Morty:....It's legitimate. *He passes it back* Good to see you're doing better, Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: Uh........ You too. Um. Sorry. Sheepy: Morty: You don't have to apologize. I already had these problems before you were forced to attack me. Arsé-kun: Lance: That........ Doesn't help. Sheepy: Morty: It's better than injuring someone who didn't have such issues at all, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Lance: I guess........... Sheepy: *Guin passes her ID over* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it. It's also legitimate.* Sheepy: *Morty passes it back.* Sheepy: Morty: You're fine as well. Arsé-kun: Lance: *quietly* ain't she. Sheepy: Guin: ?! *Her serious face turns to a flustered one. She's blushing. (cute...)* Arsé-kun: Lance: .......... I'm sorry. I'll never speak again. Sheepy: Guin: N-no, it's okay. Just unexpected... *mumbling* he thinks so, huh...? *She seems pleased.* Arsé-kun: *Who else.... Impey, Walter, Satoru and Duncan.* Sheepy: Morty:....Those children probably won't have IDs... but even so... ... *He approaches Impey* Can I see your ID? *He shows his own* Arsé-kun: Impey: Sure thing! *he shows Morty* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it* Sheepy: Morty:...It's fine. *He gives it back* Arsé-kun: Impey: owo)b Arsé-kun: Duncan: *peering over a booth top* Whatcha doing? Sheepy: Morty: Checking IDs. Sorry, but do you two have IDs…? Sheepy: Satoru: Why are you concerned about us two when there’s more pressing things to worry about? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Like what? Grampa? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Sheepy: *Satoru pulls out his ID and shows it to Morty* Arsé-kun: *Duncan takes out his ID too. It's been chewed on at least once* Sheepy: *Morty checks both of them* Sheepy: Morty: They're both legitimate. *He gives them back* Arsé-kun: Duncan: I know that! They're pricey ta reprint! Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, I have to do this. Sheepy: Morty: One more, and I'll get out of everyone's hair. *He looks to Walter* Arsé-kun: *Walter has started digging through his pockets ahead of time* Sheepy: Morty: Can I see your ID? Arsé-kun: Walter: I'm huntin' for it. Gimme a sec. Sheepy: Morty: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Walter pulls out an ID and hands it over* Sheepy: *Morty begins inspecting it* Arsé-kun: *It's an ID. lil dirty though.* Sheepy: Morty: Hmm.. Sheepy: Morty: This is... *He's focused on the sticker on it* Arsé-kun: *That isn't in english* Sheepy: Morty: This... is a fake. Arsé-kun: Walter: Eh??? Sheepy: Morty: This staff sticker... Sheepy: Morty: The text on it is wrong. Arsé-kun: Walter: I'm not staff?? Sheepy: Morty: Yet you have a sticker indicating that you are. Arsé-kun: Walter: It sure as hell shouldn't. Sheepy: Morty:...... Arsé-kun: *Walter gets up to see what sticker Morty's talking about* Arsé-kun: Walter: That's weird.... Sheepy: Morty: The sticker indicates that you are staff. Or, it would, if it wasn't clearly fake. Arsé-kun: Walter: I can't even read that. Why would I have that?? Arsé-kun: *Walter lightly tilts the ID for a better look. IT BLINKS AT THEM.* Sheepy: Morty: I-it.. blinked?! Arsé-kun: Walter: I hate that!!! Sheepy: Morty: Creepy... Sheepy: Morty: Is this... the shoggoth? Sheepy: Morty: W-wait. What do I do now...?! Arsé-kun: *The ID melts out of Morty's hand onto the floor and skitters under the booth. You do Nothing. It is Gone* Sheepy: Morty: Uughh?! Arsé-kun: Duncan: Satoru, do ya wanna catch it? Sheepy: Satoru: It liked coffee, based on the stains. Maybe we should put it in some. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Let's grabbem! Sheepy: *Satoru gets out of his seat and starts hunting down the ID* Arsé-kun: *Duncan does too, peeking under the booth and putting his arm under it* Sheepy: *They find it!* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Really tiny for a shoggoth! Sheepy: Satoru: It is, but it'll become larger when we let it have some coffee. *He leaves briefly and returns with a hot cup of coffee* Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, put it in. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Here you go! *He goes to dip the ID into the cup. The ID curls away from it.* Sheepy: Satoru: It likes it. Sheepy: Morty: So creepy... .. Ah. Your ID, please. Your real ID. Arsé-kun: Walter: I thought that was the real one... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: *from the counter* Dip it again. Sheepy: Satoru: Dip it, dip it. Arsé-kun: *Duncan does. The ID is NOT happy about touching scalding hot coffee and makes a very distressed noise* Sheepy: Morty: Your real ID, please. Arsé-kun: Walt: .... Found it. Forgot I didn't get the real deal yet. Sheepy: Morty: Let me see it, please. Sheepy: Satoru: It sounds so happy. Arsé-kun: *he hands Morty a temp id, date stamped for when he gets a real id. this one is legit and signed clearly by a staff member* Sheepy: Morty:...I see. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, this may seem like a silly question. Sheepy: Morty: Why did you think the other one was the real deal when they're so different? Arsé-kun: Walter: I may be stupid. Sheepy: Morty: It was not my intent to imply that... Arsé-kun: Walter: That was an actual answer. I might actually be kind of an idiot Sheepy: Satoru: Because you gave us your brain? Arsé-kun: Walter: Can we prove I actually have one of those? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Dip it. Arsé-kun: *Duncan goes to dip it. It coils around his hand instead. No, No, No* Sheepy: Satoru: But I thought you liked coffee. Sheepy: Morty:.....Why do you seem so uncomfortable? You're fine. Your ID was legitimate. Arsé-kun: Walter: ....... Are these kids always like this? Sheepy: Morty: I don't know them. Arsé-kun: Duncan: ...? *he stops trying to dunk the ID for a moment* Eve'ybody knows Satoru. Sheepy: Morty: Everyone but me, it seems. Sheepy: Satoru: And that guy. Arsé-kun: Duncan: *innocently* Did Uncl' Cthulhu break your brain, Mordy? Sheepy: Morty: Break...? Arsé-kun: Walter: Uncle...?! Sheepy: Morty: Maybe. My memory was already bad. Sheepy: Satoru: It's much worse. You should get a check up with the doctors later. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Shoggoth, you seem shocked that Cthulhu is Duncan's uncle. Sheepy: Satoru: It's understandable. Not very many people know. Arsé-kun: Walter: .... Wait, were you talking to me? Sheepy: Satoru: Of course. You're the only shoggoth here. Arsé-kun: Walter: .... Hoy.... Sheepy: Morty:.....?! Arsé-kun: *Walter squats down to Satoru's level* Arsé-kun: Walter: Kid, you can't just announce that sorta thing... Sheepy: Satoru: Well, if Morty's looking for you, it's because you committed some petty crime. Sheepy: Morty: He's...? Arsé-kun: Walter: Not that. Announcing what someone is like that can get them caught up in a lot of trouble. Sheepy: Satoru: I guess so. Sheepy: Satoru: But you didn't do such a good job at hiding it, either. Why pull the ID stunt? That was your downfall. Arsé-kun: Walter: Like I said. I may be stupid. Sheepy: Satoru: I understand. Sheepy: Satoru: The next time you commit a crime and someone questions you, here is what you do. Sheepy: Satoru: You give them the bare minimum. Sheepy: Satoru: The more details you give, the more threads they have to pull on. Sheepy: Morty: Please don't make my job harder! Sheepy: Satoru: Do your job and I won't make it harder. Arsé-kun: Duncan: *drinking the coffee* That's kinda mean, innit? Sheepy: Satoru: It is. Sorry. Sheepy: Satoru: We were only dunking him in the coffee so you wouod notice the connection. Arsé-kun: Walter: Can I have that back?? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. We don't need it aymore. Arsé-kun: *Walter gets the ID (Actually part of himself) back.* Sheepy: Satoru: By the way. Sheepy: Satoru: Before you get punished for your crimes, I have one more suggestion for you. Sheepy: Satoru: You have to be careful how you commit your crimes. If you don't make it feasible for humans, you narrow the possibilities tremendously. It'll quickly point back to you because they'll figure out your weakness. Sheepy: Morty:...Please stop giving people advice on how to get away with crimes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: He's right too! Sheepy: Morty: That's the problem! Arsé-kun: Har: *finally joining the situation, having been at the counter this whole time* I have... So many questions. Sheepy: Morty:...Me too, but we can just leave them for when we bring him back. You'll go with us, won't you? Arsé-kun: Har: I can't leave you alone for ten minutes, can I? Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, Har. You're just that big of a help. Sheepy: Holmes: I can take him from here, if you'd like. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. You're not going to have fun. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Hello, De'ctive! Sheepy: Holmes: Hello, Duncan. Good work uncovering the culprit! Arsé-kun: Duncan: We helped!!! Sheepy: Holmes: You sure did! Sheepy: Holmes: If you work hard, you could become a detective someday! Arsé-kun: *Walter looks uneasy. Not because of Holmes, no.* Arsé-kun: Duncan: That's a lot of work! Arsé-kun: Duncan: Hmmm. I think I'd ratha run someone over! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, it's up to you. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyway, I'll be going now. Let's go... what is your name? Sheepy: Holmes: I didn't catch it. Arsé-kun: Walter: ........ Not here and not now. *still very uneasily looking at Aza, who is staring back* Sheepy: Holmes: I understand. Let's leave, then. Sheepy: Morty:....Well. That's that, I suppose. I wasn't expecting my first case upon returning to be like that. Sheepy: Holmes: I understand. Let's leave, then. Sheepy: Morty:....Well. That's that, I suppose. I wasn't expecting my first case upon returning to be like that. Arsé-kun: Duncan: It's hard to expect a lot of thing. Sheepy: Morty: It really is... Sheepy: Satoru: Of course, it's important to think of all the worst case scenarios and prepare for them, but you'll always miss one or two. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Or three. Sheepy: Satoru: It's possible. Sheepy: Satoru: By the way. If you have memory problems, there's no shame in writing things down as you talk to people of interest or observe things. This is a normal practice. Holmes is just different. Sheepy: Morty:....Yes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: De'ctive doesn't know about the sun. He should write things down. Sheepy: Satoru: He doesn't know about it because it isn't relevant. He's not actually forgetful. Arsé-kun: Aza: *who stayed put* I have told him four times. Sheepy: Satoru: Is that possible? Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... Why would it not? Sheepy: Satoru: It just seems like a good way to break his brain. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Did not consider that. Arsé-kun: Har: ........ *he just kinda hooks Morty's arm in his own and starts leaving* Sheepy: Morty: Where are we going? Arsé-kun: Har: Anywhere else. Sheepy: Morty: Lead the way, then. Arsé-kun: *Har drags him to the Zann building.* Sheepy: Morty: Do you think Garry is back? Arsé-kun: Har: Probably? It'll probably be quiet anyway. Sheepy: Morty: He is pretty quiet, yes... Sheepy: Morty: So is his brother. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe they aren't busy and we can talk with them. Arsé-kun: Har: If they are, that's too bad. Special occasion. I'm sober. Sheepy: Morty: Very true! Sheepy: Morty: Let's go and see if they're in. Arsé-kun: Har: Lets do it my way. Sheepy: Morty: Your way? Arsé-kun: Har: *bashing his entire self into the door* ARE YOU HERE?! Arsé-kun: *If Garry screaming from being violently startled isn't an indication, here it plainly: Yes. Yes they are there.* Arsé-kun: Har: Garry's here. Sheepy: Morty: I feel like there's another way we could have handled it. Arsé-kun: Har: Absolutely not. Sheepy: Morty: Well, let's just wait until he gets the door. Arsé-kun: Garry: *on the other side of the door* Oh, I can't find it! I've lost the door! Sheepy: Morty: ...How? Arsé-kun: Garry: Oh! *he opens the door* I wouldn't have joked if I'd known it was both of you! Hello!! Sheepy: Morty: Hello. Did you just get back? Arsé-kun: Garry: We did. Sheepy: Morty: You may want to check to see if any of your food is missing. Arsé-kun: Garry: Hm? I didn't see anything missing. I found it more odd that nothing has expired. Sheepy: Morty: What? Sheepy: Morty: Has it really not been that long...? Arsé-kun: Garry: A little less than two weeks. Sheepy: Morty: It feels much longer than that. Arsé-kun: Garry: It really did, huh? But macarons wouldn't stay this soft in the fridge for this long. It's a little weird. Sheepy: Morty: That's... really weird. Arsé-kun: Garry: ... Right, come in! Sheepy: Morty: Thank you. *He takes his hat off and enters* Arsé-kun: *Har follows him in* Arsé-kun: *Garry is here. TRASH is here. The dolls are here. Garry is not happy with either of these things, predictably* Sheepy: *Weiss is sitting in the corner, doodling in a notebook. He doesn't even look up to see Morty and Har.* Sheepy: Morty: There's monsters in your dorm and Toa dyed his hair... a lot changed over the past few weeks. Arsé-kun: Garry: That's Weiss. Toa's.... Somewhere. Sheepy: Morty:....Sorry, I don't recognize the name. Arsé-kun: Garry: You two didn't really talk more than two or three times. He's our oldest brother, if you needed the reminder. Sheepy: Morty: You have an older brother? Arsé-kun: Garry: We do. Sheepy: Morty:....Sorry, I'd forgotten. Arsé-kun: Garry: That's okay. *he plucks a doll off his arm and flings it across the room* Sheepy: Morty: How did the break go for you? Arsé-kun: Garry: It went well! I really needed the break. Sheepy: Morty: Great, great! I'm glad! Arsé-kun: Garry: Are you feeling any better? Sheepy: Morty: Some days are better than others. This is a better day. Arsé-kun: Garry: I'm glad to hear it. Sheepy: Morty: Thankfully, Har's been helping me out. I'm really lucky. Arsé-kun: Garry: Is he.... You know.... Actually sober? Sheepy: Morty: Recently, he has been. I can't recall a time that he's been drunk over the break. Arsé-kun: Har: I tol'ja my records currently a week! *he's back. macarons get* Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean I didn't drunky. Sheepy: Morty: So sneaky. I never noticed. Arsé-kun: Har: Hard to catch me being illegal if you're looking like an ostrich with a hangover. Sheepy: Morty: I can't help that I start feeling sick when my head gets bad... Arsé-kun: Har: Let me tease you for five goddamn minutes, Morty. Sheepy: Morty: You've teased me for more than five minutes over the span of your life. Arsé-kun: Har: I'm making up for your lack of humor! Arsé-kun: *garry's just glad they're getting along* Sheepy: Morty: L-lack of humor... Sheepy: Morty: I can tell great jokes. I just don't. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe I just don't laugh at your jokes because I've heard funnier. Arsé-kun: Har: Well, ex-cuse me that I think dick hardboiled is still funny. Sheepy: Morty:....That's your choice. Sheepy: Morty: I don't find it funny. Arsé-kun: Har: What part of fifty dangerous legs isn't funny?? Sheepy: Morty: The body horror... Arsé-kun: *Har offers Morty a macaron. sweet for brother* Sheepy: Morty: .....Aren't those Garry's? *He clearly wants one even so.* Arsé-kun: Garry: Feel free! Sheepy: Morty:...Thank you. *He accepts the macaron from Har* Sheepy: Morty: *He slowly eats the macaron. Tastes good.* Sheepy: Morty: ... Ah. I just remembered. Arsé-kun: Garry: :> ? Sheepy: Morty: I was on a case earlier and met a very creepy child. Sheepy: Morty: Apparently, everyone knows him... Arsé-kun: Garry: The blue one? I don't like him much either. Sheepy: Morty: There were two creepy children, but the blue one was worse Arsé-kun: Garry: Two... That's worse than usual! Sheepy: Morty: The blue one was giving the culprit advice on how to get away with crimes.. Arsé-kun: Garry: He's.... Like that. Sheepy: Morty: Who knew that the return to campus would be so strange. Hopefully this isn't a testament of things to come. Arsé-kun: *Garry and Har look at each other. Neither say the obvious* Sheepy: Morty: By the way, is everything back to normal with you? Sheepy: Morty: You're not dying on occasion anymore, are you? Arsé-kun: Garry: That... That was Toa, and it's been mostly sorted out thankfully. Sheepy: Morty: It was? I misremembered, then. Good to hear that he's alright now. Sheepy: Morty: Did I ask why you have monsters in your dorm room? Arsé-kun: Garry: Nope. That's TRASH. Weiss made it. I suppose you see it as it is and not a rabbit? Sheepy: Morty: Is that thing supposed to be a rabbit? Arsé-kun: Garry: To some people, apparently. Sheepy: Morty: Where are its ears? Arsé-kun: Garry: I don't know. Sheepy: Weiss: Your sanity affects your p-perception of it... S...so if you're okay, you'll see it as... as it is. *He hides his face behind his sketchbook* Arsé-kun: Garry: Unless you're like... ten or something. Kids tend to see it as the rabbit. Sheepy: Morty: You named your creation TRASH? Isn't that a bit.... what is the word... Arsé-kun: Garry: Rude? Sheepy: Morty: A term for self loathing... Arsé-kun: Har: ...... So.... Weird question. Sheepy: Morty: Yes? Arsé-kun: Har: I saw it blue when I came in but now it's pink. Am I dying? Sheepy: Weiss:.....Is your head okay? Arsé-kun: Har: Yes? Sheepy: Weiss: TRASH will change appearance depending on your sanity. TRASH is blue. Sheepy: Morty: It's blue for me. Sheepy: Morty:...Har, are you okay? Have I been leaning on you too much? Arsé-kun: Har: You didn't do that. It's, uh. The... What's the word? Arsé-kun: Har: Slut. No. Sheepy: Morty: Eh? Sheepy: Morty: Har... I never knew... Arsé-kun: Har: Eh, whatever, it's fine as long as I don- What? Sheepy: Morty:....Well, it's your business. Arsé-kun: Har: What?? Arsé-kun: Garry: .... Is the word you wanted "slug"- Arsé-kun: Har: Yes! Sheepy: Morty: What? Sheepy: Morty: Har isn't in a secret relationship? Arsé-kun: Har: *PFFFFFFFF* Arsé-kun: Har: I wish! Sheepy: Morty: What? No? Sheepy: Morty: You'll be fine so long as you what? Arsé-kun: Har: "Don't leave this room alone" is what I was saying! Sheepy: Morty: I won't let you leave. Sheepy: Weiss:.....Scary. Arsé-kun: Har: Worst comes to worst, hope someone's got a tazer. Sheepy: Morty: I don't want to be tazed again. Sheepy: Weiss: Toa is out. Arsé-kun: *Despite everything, nothing actually happens, which is also odd.* Sheepy: Morty: Maybe it was just a false call? Arsé-kun: Har: No way. That was a huge rabbit earlier. Sheepy: Morty: Is it a rabbit anymore? Arsé-kun: Har: No, it's back to being a big ol' ragdoll. I feel like I failed a test or something. Sheepy: Morty: It's a good one to fail. Arsé-kun: Har: I failed so hard it looped back to succeeding. Sheepy: Morty: Exactly! Arsé-kun: *Har is Thinking* Arsé-kun: Har: Did you guys ever solve where these guys were comin' from? *holding up a doll* Sheepy: Weiss: Me. Arsé-kun: Har: Oh ho! Mystery solved! Sheepy: Weiss: Was it really a mystery? Arsé-kun: Har: It is when you're tryin' to figure out where to get one! Sheepy: Weiss:...You want one? Arsé-kun: Har: Maybe not one of These, but... Yeah. Sheepy: Weiss: I can make one for you. Sheepy: Morty: *He looks displeased* Arsé-kun: Har: ... What's that look for?! Sheepy: Morty: No reason... Arsé-kun: Har: I don't mean I want a living little menace to bite our ankles! Is that what you're worried about? Sheepy: Weiss: Not alive? Arsé-kun: Har: I'd rather not have to dig my keys out of one daily, ho, but it's fine if they are. Sheepy: Weiss: I can make it. Sheepy: Weiss: I'll work on it soon. Arsé-kun: Har: .... *he glances at Morty. are you still listening?* Sheepy: Morty: ...? Arsé-kun: Har: Anyway!! Sheepy: Morty: Did you need something? Arsé-kun: Har: Nope! Arsé-kun: *Har decides to inspect TRASH. Hello!* Sheepy: *TRASH is just happily sitting with Weiss!* Arsé-kun: *Har respects that. Lets Vibe* Sheepy: Weiss:....Do you have an outfit color you want? Arsé-kun: Har: ... Yeah. White. Sheepy: Weiss: White... I can do that. Arsé-kun: Har: .... *glances at Morty again* Sheepy: *Morty isn't paying any attention. He just looks like he's zoning out.* Arsé-kun: Har: ... About what I was saying, the reason I made the not alive comment was 'cause I wanna also send one to my old man, but it might scare him outta his skin. Ain't hard to do... Might be easier to scare than Gare-bear. Arsé-kun: Har: And this one, well, it'd be a little hard to give to the right person due to circumstances. Sheepy: Weiss: So you want me to make a gift for someone you can't give it to? Arsé-kun: Har: When you word it that way.... Sheepy: Weiss: So it's a gift for your dad instead? Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah. Sheepy: Weiss: I can do that, although... most people think that the dolls are creepy. Are you really sure? Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah, I'm sure. Sheepy: Weiss: I'll make it, then. Arsé-kun: Har: owo)b Sheepy: Weiss:.......So did you want one or two? I don't really get your request. Arsé-kun: Har: One. I was thinkin' out loud. Sheepy: Weiss:.......*He sneaks a look at Har and hides back behind his sketchbook* ........ Arsé-kun: Har: ? Sheepy: Weiss: You look bad. Arsé-kun: Har: I know. Sheepy: Weiss: Why? Arsé-kun: Har: .... Eternal hangover, I guess. Sheepy: Weiss: Despite not drinking? Arsé-kun: Har: Even despite that. I guess it's just my Look now. Sheepy: Weiss: I think you could look better. Sheepy: Weiss: That sounds like stress. Maybe you should get a hobby. Arsé-kun: Har: I should probably get back into those... Sheepy: Weiss: It may make you feel better. Sheepy: Weiss: How much do you sleep? Arsé-kun: Har: That I do enough of. Sheepy: Weiss: Huh... Sheepy: Weiss: That's a surprise. Arsé-kun: Har: What're you trying to say? Sheepy: Weiss: I just assumed that you'd have a bad sleep schedule... Sheepy: *Speaking of sleeping, Morty is wrapped up in his coat on the sofa, napping.* Arsé-kun: *He deserves it. Leave him alone* Sheepy: Weiss: Usually when people are really stressed, their sleep is affected by it... Arsé-kun: *Garry COULD sass him about this but chooses not to* Sheepy: *Satoru snuck in at some point and is talking to the dolls.* Arsé-kun: Garry: ... Sheepy: *Satoru is showing them a spider.* Sheepy: *The spider, realizing that it has a window of opportunity, escapes his hands and dashes under some furniture!* Arsé-kun: Garry: ........................ Sheepy: Satoru: It ran away. Arsé-kun: Garry: *pained* why would you release that in here. Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't release it. Sheepy: Satoru: It escaped. Sheepy: Satoru: Most spiders are harmless. It's okay. Arsé-kun: Garry: Most...... Sheepy: Satoru: Some spiders can kill full grown adults with one bite. That's not this one. Sheepy: Satoru: But if you go to Australia, you'll find spiders as big as your face. Those aren't the ones you have to worry the most about because you can at least see them coming. Sheepy: Satoru: This one may just take up residence under a chair or sofa and catch bugs for you. Arsé-kun: Garry: :'>'''''''''' Sheepy: Satoru: It's probably not the only one in your house. So it's okay, right? Arsé-kun: *BEING GARRY IS SUFFERING.* Sheepy: Satoru: So... ummm... Arsé-kun: *har attempts to catch the spider. it goes* Sheepy: Satoru: There was an art museum, right? Arsé-kun: Garry: "Was"? Well, yes, I suppose that would be correct. Sheepy: Satoru: So... Sheepy: Satoru: Your brothers and you should be careful about who you take advice from. Arsé-kun: Garry: ...... who told you what happened? Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar. He's the one who gave the advice. Arsé-kun: *Garry goes through all 5 stages of grief at once* Sheepy: Satoru: He thought it was funny. Sheepy: Satoru: He didn't expect all of that to happen, so he was pleasantly surprised. He's not a good guy to get advice from. Sheepy: Weiss:......uncle nyar? Sheepy: Satoru: The janitor. He probably did it because of the graffiti. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar is nice, but sometimes he causes problems for fun. You got involved in a family feud due to your artistic capabilities. Sheepy: Satoru: Sorry, Garry. He won't apologize to you for messing up your family, so I'll apologize for him. Arsé-kun: Garry: Th-thanks?? Sheepy: Satoru: He meant it entirely. Sheepy: Satoru: He won't improve his behavior and will continue doing things like this. Sheepy: Satoru: But I'll give you a bug to make up for it. Arsé-kun: Garry: Please don't. Sheepy: Satoru: You don't like bugs? Arsé-kun: Garry: Not really, no.... The dolls will probably eat it as well. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Ant doesn't like bugs either. Sheepy: Satoru: I like rhinos too. But I can't give you a rhino. Arsé-kun: *Background event of Har trying to catch this spider continues* Sheepy: Satoru: The only rhino I have is Pointy. Pointy is my friend. You can't have him. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Garry: I wouldn't take him from you. He follows you everywhere. Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. He's a gift from my parents. Sheepy: Satoru: But I bet if you go to the store, you can get your own rhino. Arsé-kun: *there is a Knock* Sheepy: *Weiss tenses up* Sheepy: *Satoru approaches the door and opens it like he belongs there* Sheepy: Satoru: It's okay. You don't have to knock. I just walked in. Arsé-kun: *Casual Thanny for casual Frid--- It's Monday. It's not Friday. Anyway, he puts Toa down just inside the room. There's the man.* Sheepy: Toa: Th-thanks for the escort... I think.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. You were not getting off of the ground otherwise. Sheepy: Toa:....I had a feeling that that was the case. Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't know that you were an escort like Holmes. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... I suppose I am, in a manner of speaking. Sheepy: Weiss: Wh-why is D...Death at our doorstep...?! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Happenstance. I was not here for you. Sheepy: Weiss:....Not to take anyone away...? Arsé-kun: Har: ??? :3 ??? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am not here to take anyone, no. Sheepy: Satoru: The campus is covered in ghosts and reapers. Thanatos is nicer than most of them. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... *mourning his edgy public persona* Sheepy: Satoru: You also don't wander the halls of the hospital. Sheepy: Satoru: Lobo is meaner than you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: How dare you call out my plans like this. Sheepy: Satoru: Thanatos is competing with his pet dog... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... While I am here. *he glances at Har* You stopped at a very good time. Had you continued your self-destructive habits, I would have had to warn you. Sheepy: Satoru: The other reapers don't warn people, either. Sheepy: Weiss: The campus is covered in reapers that are more threatening than this one...? Sheepy: Weiss:.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It is not. My student is about as threatening as this child's backpack. Sheepy: Weiss: Is that possible...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Very. Sheepy: Satoru: Rhinos make friends with birds that act as their eyes. Sheepy: Satoru: Rhinos are very good companions. Sheepy: Satoru: You're like a rhino, sort of. Arsé-kun: *Har is so fucking lost* Arsé-kun: *and Thanny is trapped by polite social convention. he doesn't wanna be here either. the SECOND satoru looks away, he's leaving* Sheepy: Satoru: If you want to know why you're like a rhino, you can find out mkre by looking up "fun rhino facts" on Google dot com. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay? Have fun. Sheepy: Satoru: Tell me your favorite rhino fact when I see you again. Okay? Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... I will consider it. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll look forward to it. Have fun looming over people ominously. Bye. Arsé-kun: *Thanny manages to escape. Peaceful Death, everybody.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny said he was going to the hospital. He's Death. That cannot be good.* Sheepy: *Who are you visiting, Thanny?* Arsé-kun: *Lucan. Where are you, brat?* Sheepy: *Lucan is in bed, where he should be. He just woke up. He's tired.* Sheepy: Lucan: *He gives Thanny a sleepy look* ....? Arsé-kun: Thanny: My apologies. Is now a bad time? Sheepy: Lucan:....No, go ahead. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Are you certain? I can stand to wait a couple of minutes. Sheepy: Lucan: I'm awake now. Go ahead. Sheepy: Lucan:...Although I already have a feeling I know why you're here. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do you, now...? Sheepy: Lucan: There's very few reasons someone like you would want to visit me. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You're going to need to explain that to me. Sheepy: Lucan: You're Death, aren't you? So you're here to tell me that it's close to time. Arsé-kun: Thanny: It it not as close as you think it is, but that is part of it. Sheepy: Lucan:....? Sheepy: Lucan: Something else... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It is related to the matter, but yes. Sheepy: Lucan: I have no ideas then. Arsé-kun: *Thanny is briefly relieved that he isn't predictable. briefly* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Why would you? I hadn't told you yet. May I come in? Sheepy: Lucan: Please do. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos enters, making sure to close the door behind himself.* Sheepy: Lucan: Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Having been previously informed of your work ethic, letting you go without me at least making a job offer to you seemed... Unreasonable. Sheepy: Lucan: Job... offer? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Correct. Sheepy: Lucan:.......Despite my current state, you still want me to work for you... Arsé-kun: Thanny: That can be worked with. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can conclusively assume that buttling for the dead and undead was not ever something you ever considered as an occupation, but the offer is there no matter how your physical condition is. Sheepy: Lucan: The dead need a butler? Sheepy: Lucan: Balancing classes and a job may be hard... Sheepy: Lucan: ...But Watson can't snap at me about it if you're my employer, ahaha. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure he would understand. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Benefits to the job: You would not be permitted to die until you choose to, so your unexplained illness would not end you permanently. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: Will I be going places? I don't imagine I can do much from here... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes. As you would be working under me, I would be providing travel. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Arsé-kun: Thanny: You do not need to make a decision immediately. You have time. Sheepy: Lucan: I can start part time, can't I? Will I receive any training? Sheepy: Lucan: I want to finish college. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes to both. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: It's a tempting offer, but I want to think on it. Sheepy: Lucan: How can I contact you? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can leave you my personal number, and a few others in case I am occupied. Sheepy: Lucan:...*He picks up his phone, unlocks it, and holds it up for Thanny* Arsé-kun: *Thanny puts his own number in, then pauses while he decides if giving Crow's number is a good idea. It isn't. It Really Fucking Isn't.* Arsé-kun: *He chooses someone else that's a Goddamn Adult and NOT DIONYSUS.* Sheepy: *But Dio is such a good influence. He's so good at putting people under the influence.* Arsé-kun: *Denied* Sheepy: Lucan:...Thanks. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. Sheepy: Lucan: Should I just text you if I have any questions? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'll permit it. Sheepy: Lucan: Good to know. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't keep you. ... Oh. Right. Just one thing. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes? Sheepy: Lucan: Is that blue dog yours? He keeps wandering the halls of the hospital despite not being allowed to. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Formally, yes. Informally, he belongs to Rider. No, I cannot take him with me. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure you do. Sheepy: Lucan: Have a nice day. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You as well. If the doctors ask, I was not here. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't utter a word. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Thanny exits scene. Adios, cool guy* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... are you busy? You don't look busy. Arsé-kun: *Watson glances behind himself and gives Holmes A Look™* Arsé-kun: Watson: Please knock. Please. Sheepy: Holmes: If you're giving me annoyed looks, you must not be busy. Is one of your patients dead? Arsé-kun: Watson: What?? Sheepy: Holmes: No? Sheepy: Holmes: Or maybe you haven't discovered them yet? Arsé-kun: Watson: What spurred you to say something like that?! Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, so you didn't see him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: You need to be more aware of your surroundings... Arsé-kun: Watson: What the hell are you talking about? Sheepy: Holmes: Thanatos just left the hospital. Arsé-kun: Watson: ?! Arsé-kun: Watson: We're making rounds immediately. Sheepy: Holmes: It's important to pay attention to who enters and leaves the hospital. Please be more careful in the future. Sheepy: Holmes: Lead the way. Arsé-kun: *Watson more or less drags Holmes around to check on everyone.* Sheepy: Holmes: I wonder why he was here... Sheepy: Holmes: One would have thought Lobo would have alerted you to his presence out of excitement. Arsé-kun: Watson: Lobo is here constantly. Sheepy: Holmes: Despite not being allowed to be here. Arsé-kun: Watson: And he decided I was in need of being sniffed over today. Sheepy: Holmes: ....When? Arsé-kun: Watson: About.... Oh, say, ten minutes ago. Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: Is it possible... Arsé-kun: Watson: Whatever you're thinking, probably. Sheepy: Holmes: What a smart dog he is! Sheepy: Holmes: Distracting any potential witnesses so his owner could leave unnoticed.. What a good boy...!! Arsé-kun: Watson: What talent. *not as enthusiastic* Sheepy: Holmes: I would have fallen for that, too. Very sorry for my critical words earlier! Sheepy: Holmes: So far they all seem fine. That's a good sign. Arsé-kun: Watson: That doesn't explain what he was here for... Sheepy: Holmes: He wouldn't come here without a reason for sure. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's not Crow. He doesn't just do rounds for fun. Sheepy: Holmes: So if he wasn't here to take someone, he was here to talk to someone. Not Lobo, clearly, considering that he was with you. Sheepy: Holmes:....As much as I understand the desire to go and talk to dogs. Arsé-kun: Watson: If he was here for Lobo, he would have been with Lobo. Sheepy: Holmes: They may not understand everything, but they're always happy to hear you talk. Most people don't seem to feel that way about me... Ah. Yes. That's true. Sheepy: Holmes: So, it was either a doctor or one of the patients, and the patient seems more likely. After all, he wanted to hide his visit from you. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you're correct, most likely a patient. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, it's too soon to say he wanted to, I guess... that's just based on Lobo's behavior. Sheepy: Holmes: For what reason would he want to visit a patient... Arsé-kun: Watson: Who knows? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe one that's doing something that may kill them if not corrected? Hmm.. Arsé-kun: Watson: That applies to... A grand total of three patients. Sheepy: Holmes: Who are they? Arsé-kun: Watson: Now, who do you think? Sheepy: Holmes: Okita, Okita, and Okita. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's certainly one of them. Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: Lucan... Arsé-kun: Watson: That's two. Sheepy: Holmes: Who's the third? Arsé-kun: Watson: Shuu. You're in 4th place. Sheepy: Holmes: Fourth place... I'll need to work harder to win. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll burn your soul to cinders if you reach first place. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... Sheepy: Holmes: I thought doctors weren't allowed ro harm people. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you of all people manage to reach "Worst self care on campus" top spot, as your husband I need to kick you down a peg. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! I'd like to see you try! Arsé-kun: Watson: Your violin is flammable. Do stop. Sheepy: Holmes: W-Watson?! Sheepy: Holmes: My Stradivarius is priceless...! Arsé-kun: Watson: So is your life. It's not alive. Do shut up. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel... Sheepy: Holmes: I was just thinking that this is vaguely like a date, with you holding my hand, and then you threaten my Stradivarius. So cruel. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... No comment. Sheepy: Holmes: Although, this isn't a very good setting for a date... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I'm going to open his door. Stand back. Sheepy: *Holmes stands back* Arsé-kun: *Watson knocks on Okita's door* Sheepy: Okita: Come in. Arsé-kun: *Watson opens the door, keeping his metal arm at the ready- He expects a sword in his direction* Sheepy: *Okita is sitting on his bed, cleaning his sword. Safe.* Arsé-kun: Watson: How are you doing this afternoon? Sheepy: Okita: Feeling great. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wonder why. Perhaps you actually took your medications? Could that be it? Sheepy: Okita: Something about not being in the same household with horrible violin noises is healing. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ahaha. Sheepy: Okita: You really have it rough, don't you, Dr. Watson? Sheepy: Okita: And... perhaps I did. Arsé-kun: Watson: I see. Would that have anything to do with your doses being changed? Sheepy: Okita: Yeah. That, and... Sheepy: Okita: Hmm.... was I told not to talk about this? I don't recall. Arsé-kun: Watson: No, most likely not. Sheepy: Okita: It's been boring today. I thought Lucan was asleep, but he had a guest over. Sheepy: Okita: Am I being rejected...? That takes guts. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: That was my next question, thank you. *he ignores the rest of that* Sheepy: Okita: Yeah, getting shoved into a coffin made me reconsider the medicine. Sheepy: Okita: And living with you made me realize just how valuable being healthy is! Arsé-kun: Watson: I was actually going to ask if you knew why your doses changed in your digital chart, but that tells me more than I need to know. He's involved. Sheepy: Okita: Maybe so. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was the man with the coffin Lucan's visitor, if you know? Sheepy: Okita: It sounded like him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Thank you, that's all I wanted to know. Sheepy: Okita: Maybe. Maybe not. Sheepy: Okita: It sounded like him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Thank you, that's all I wanted to know. Sheepy: Okita: You're welcome. Hey, here's some advice for you. Sheepy: Okita: It's okay to wear earplugs when you need it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Well aware. Sheepy: Okita: Well, good luck! Arsé-kun: Watson: Thank you. I may need it. Sheepy: Okita: He should be easier to deal with than usual. Arsé-kun: Watson: We'll see about that. Arsé-kun: *Watson finally leaves* Arsé-kun: Watson: It was Lucan. How much did you listen to? Sheepy: Holmes:...........Do you really wear earplugs when I play? *moping* Arsé-kun: Watson: No, and focus. Sheepy: Holmes: I heard all of it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Good. Let's go. Sheepy: *Holmes follows Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson knocks on Lucan's door* Sheepy: Lucan: ...Who is it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, me, one of your many doctors. Sheepy: Lucan:....Oh, Dr. Watson. Feel free to open the door. I can't get it. Arsé-kun: *Watson enters* Sheepy: *Lucan is in bed. He looks like he just woke up (because he did)* Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah. Sorry for waking you. Sheepy: Lucan: It's fine. I can just go back to sleep when you're done. Arsé-kun: Watson: I presume this is the second time you've been woken up today? I'll make it short. Sheepy: Lucan: Is it? ...Ah. Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was it you who had an unregistered visitor today? Someone was apparently here on this floor. Sheepy: Lucan: Maybe. I think I let someone in. I don't really remember clearly. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I see. Sheepy: Lucan: Who was it? Arsé-kun: Watson: ... If you're unsure, I'd rather not worry you. Okita said he heard someone as well, so I wanted to check with you. Sheepy: Lucan: I hope you find who you're looking for. ...Sorry I can't be of more help. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's all right. I'll leave you be. Sheepy: Lucan: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Watson leaves* Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I'm vexed. Give me your opinion. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes what? Sheepy: Holmes: My opinion on what part? Arsé-kun: Watson: Any of it. Sheepy: Holmes: Well. I'll tell you what I'm sure of. Sheepy: Holmes: He was here. Sheepy: Holmes: He visited Lucan. Arsé-kun: Watson: A little less obvious, please. Sheepy: Holmes: The bits that I'm less sure on.. Sheepy: Holmes:...The time is not now! Arsé-kun: Watson: ............. Arsé-kun: *Watson turns from him and just starts hobbling away. Nope. Not doing that today.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson, come back... Arsé-kun: Watson: *glancing back* Well, if the time isn't now, then I should get back to work. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if I say things I'm unsure of, it could push you in the wrong direction...! Arsé-kun: Watson: Then just say you aren't sure yet. There's no need for that critical nuisance. Sheepy: Holmes: He didn't seem afraid, so it wasn't to tell him that his time is soon unless he corrected his behavior. Arsé-kun: Watson: And he doesn't just make casual rounds. It's something else. Sheepy: Holmes: He was trying to hide his presence from you. He never wanted you to find out. Arsé-kun: Watson: We need more information. Sheepy: Holmes: The one who has all the information refuses to talk. Sheepy: Holmes: Which means... the time to solve this mystery... Arsé-kun: Watson: Is later today. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you believe that? Arsé-kun: Watson: Sure. We can come back and ask when he's alert. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, I have a new threat for you if you don't take care of yourself. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll cut off my braid and grow out a mustache. Sheepy: Holmes:... Sheepy: Holmes: I'll never look at you ever again. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll tie the braid around your damn neck. Sheepy: Holmes: I'll just close my eyes and imagine the Watson I know as I get strangled...! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll never lose the ability to dream! Sheepy: Holmes: You are incapable of growing a mustache. Arsé-kun: Watson: Wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: Just like me! Arsé-kun: Watson: Two wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: If you ever grow a beard, I will refuse to look at you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then take care of yourself. Sheepy: Holmes: I will sleep looking away from you so I don't risk a glance. Arsé-kun: Watson: Have you eaten since we split up today? I assume not. Sheepy: Holmes: ..... Sheepy: Holmes: You know, I saw the strangest scene today. Arsé-kun: Watson: You can tell me on the way. My break is soon. Sheepy: Holmes: Your break is soon... Sheepy: Holmes: I watched Satoru and Duncan waterboard someone in coffee. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm buying you something to eat, and if you don't, I'll find a new------ Arsé-kun: Watson: ........ Arsé-kun: Watson: Excuse me? Sheepy: Holmes: Hot coffee. Arsé-kun: Watson: I now have several questions. Sheepy: Holmes: It was a... .... Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: He split part of himself off to trick Morty with a fake ID. Sheepy: Holmes: Duncan caught the part of him that he split off. Arsé-kun: Watson: Interesting. Was that who we were looking for? Sheepy: Holmes: Satoru had Duncan stick it in hot coffee. Sheepy: Holmes: It's the thief of the coffee, alcohol, and cheese, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: Satoru gave him advice on how to be a good criminal afterwards. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Like grandfather, like son. Sheepy: Holmes: It's to be expected. Sheepy: Holmes: Food picked by Watson... probably will be good! Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll make sure of it. Arsé-kun: *Watson and Holmes leave campus for lunch! Hooray* Sheepy: Holmes: A special outing... Arsé-kun: Watson: I believe that suffices as a date. Sheepy: Holmes: Any location can be a date spot. Even crime scenes. Secretly. Arsé-kun: Watson: Just because we did that once doesn't mean we should repeat it. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, any time we're out solving crimes, it's almost like a date. Arsé-kun: Watson: Please don't imply murder scenes are also dates. Sheepy: Holmes: The zoo could be a good date spot. We can look at dogs there. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: The aquarium, too. We can look at dogs there. Sheepy: Holmes: But that requires that we both have free time... and how often does that happen? Arsé-kun: Watson: Virtually never. Sheepy: Holmes: That's why the crime scenes and the hospital have to be our date spots. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure we can do better than that. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: If not for the murderous enslaving creature in this lake, this would be a great date spot. Sheepy: Holmes: So true! Sheepy: Holmes: You think the slug ever takes a vacation? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do I think a slug takes vacation? How would I know? Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if I don't know, you might. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't. Does your friend know? Sheepy: Holmes: Well? Arsé-kun: *no input from the galactic peanut gallery* Sheepy: Holmes: He's asleep. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's a shame. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Hmm? Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes: The slug. It's peeking out of the pond. Arsé-kun: *Watson looks. Glaaki is in fact staring out of the lake with his big stupid eyes* Sheepy: Holmes: I wonder why? Arsé-kun: Watson: Er... It's larger than I believed it was. Sheepy: Holmes: It's way too big... slugs are supposed to be tiny. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki burbles slightly in irritation. how dare you* Sheepy: Holmes: I think it's mad. Arsé-kun: Watson: We should probably go. Sheepy: Holmes: I agree. Arsé-kun: Watson: Me too Sheepy: *Holmes turns around to start walking away* Arsé-kun: *Watson manages to tear his eyes away from Glaaki, so he can also leave* Sheepy: Holmes: Presumably it can't follow us... Arsé-kun: Watson: I do certainly hope not. Sheepy: Holmes: Slugs aren't enough like dogs to count... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... We need to work on your definition of dog. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? Sheepy: Holmes: A dog is... Arsé-kun: Watson: A dog is a dog and nothing else. A seal isn't a dog. A shark isn't a dog, either. Sheepy: Holmes:...There are hairless dogs. There are dogs with less than four legs. So a furry four legged mammal isn't it. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 5 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Both of them miss the Single, Very Thick Tendril coming up from the lake with Intent.* Sheepy: Holmes: Seals bark, just like dogs. Both are mammals. Both have noses and whiskers. Sheepy: Holmes: But only one belongs to the canidae family. Arsé-kun: Watson: Seals are not canines. Neither are cats, Duncan, or deer. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Ignis I will relent on. Sheepy: Holmes: Werewolves are canines. Arsé-kun: Watson: Are they always, though? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Sheepy: Holmes: I think so. Sheepy: Holmes: They're half wolf, so half canine. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure that's correct, but I agree with the overall ruling. Sheepy: Holmes: Some are born werewolves. What if they're born during a full moon? Do they come out a wolf? Arsé-kun: Watson: If the moonlight isn't touching them, would it? Sheepy: Holmes: Does that affect anything? Arsé-kun: Watson: Probably? Sheepy: Holmes: The moonlight shouldn't set them off because sunlight doesn't. Sheepy: Holmes: So maybe it's just a cycle they all experience in sync? Arsé-kun: Watson: Why would the sun matter here? Sheepy: Holmes: Moonlight is reflected sunlight. Isn't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, you know that, but not how many stars we have? Sheepy: Holmes: I know that now. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, do you? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. It's 3. Arsé-kun: Watson: ............ Arsé-kun: *Watson stopped to apply hand to face* Sheepy: Holmes:.......I'm kidding. Arsé-kun: *hey guys. hey. do either of you want to worry about the weird shadow over you? or the Big Tendril? At all?* Sheepy: Holmes: There's an infinite number of stars in the sky, but only one matters to us. Arsé-kun: Watson: You finally figured that out.... Incredible. Sheepy: Holmes:....It's dark. Arsé-kun: *ACE DETECTIVE* Sheepy: *Holmes looks behind him* Arsé-kun: *THE TENDRIL.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson, look out!! Arsé-kun: *Watson whips around to look out, but gets body slammed by the sweeping tendril and launched faaaar into the lake! Failed the quick time event.* Sheepy: Holmes: WATSON!! Sheepy: *Holmes takes off towards the lake* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is Observing and preparing for a second #SLUGSWEEP. All three of his eyes are on Holmes* Sheepy: Holmes: *He's panicking. How can he get Watson out?! He can't swim!* Arsé-kun: *Neither can Watson, if Watson not being visible is any indication. Maybe.* Sheepy: Holmes: How do I...?! Sheepy: Holmes:...There's one thing. ... I just have to hope it works, or we'll both drown...! Arsé-kun: *While Holmes is panicking, an even bigger tentacle comes out of the lake and drags Glaaki back down. goodbye. you've been cane hooked off the stage* Sheepy: *Holmes spreads out his wings and flinches* Arsé-kun: *Those! The things he has!* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson!!! Don't worry! I'm coming! Sheepy: *Holmes takes off into the air rather clumsily, but he's up!* Arsé-kun: *From the air, he can see Watson trying to keep his head above water. There he is!* Sheepy: Holmes: !!! *He approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson manages to grab ahold!* Sheepy: *Holmes slowly drags Watson towards the shore. Every so often, it looks like Holmes is going to drop into the lake and join Watson.* Arsé-kun: *As it gets more and more shallow, Watson needs less and less help.* Sheepy: Holmes: J-just a bit more...! Arsé-kun: *They get close enough to the shore that Watson can make landfall* Sheepy: *Holmes's wings suddenly give out! He lets out a pained yelp and crashes into the shoreline.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Sherlock..! Sheepy: Holmes: *He's panting, partly from the exertion and partly from the pain* S-sorry... I... can't get you the rest of the way... Arsé-kun: Watson: This was... *he's also breathing heavily. Absolutely no wind in his sails* This was far enough... Sheepy: Holmes: Wh-when I saw you get tossed like that, I...! John, tell me you aren't hurt, are you?! Nothing's broken, is it?! Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think so, no.... Bruised, certainly. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank goodness, thank goodness...! *He looks like he's on the brink of tears* Arsé-kun: Watson: I should be the one thanking goodness here..! Sheepy: Holmes: Let's... get out of the lake. Arsé-kun: Watson: Y... Yes, let's. Arsé-kun: *Watson throws his free hand around Holmes, shifting his shoulder forward the same way a certain angel does when he puts his wing around people. No wing. So sad. Other hand reserved for the iron grip on his cane.* Sheepy: Holmes: A-are you up to walking...? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not spectacularly, but we need to move. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm sorry... I think I blew out my back. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: .... I'll see if my phone survived. Sheepy: Holmes: It was worth it because you're okay...! *His wings twitch, causing him to yelp* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... what a date... ... ... Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes:.....Cold. Arsé-kun: Watson: Eventful... Here. Let me try something. Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: *Watson grabs ahold of some tall lake plant grass away from Holmes. It catches fire. Warmth.* Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't have the energy to be showy about it. Good enough. Sheepy: Holmes: Ah...? Sheepy: Holmes: I'd forgotten you could do that... Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think either of us are going very far until we're picked up. Hah. Fantastic date. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha... There wasn't even a dog. Arsé-kun: *As Holmes says this, the shark that lives in the lake pokes its head out. Water dog(????)* Sheepy: Holmes: ...There was a dog after all. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Holmes, that's not...... Oh, fine. There's a dog. Sheepy: *Holmes leans closer to Watson and gingerly wraps his less bad wing around him. Maybe it's not a cool wing hug but it's good enough.* Arsé-kun: *Watson leans into it. warm.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Raphael will be angry when he finds out what I've done. Ahahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe. He might also say something like... Arsé-kun: Watson: "You used them! Good job!" Sheepy: Holmes:....Both? Arsé-kun: Watson: Both is good. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you think he can save us? Arsé-kun: Watson: I hope so. Sheepy: Holmes: If he can't...guess we'll get to vacation here. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: If he can't, he can send someone else. Sheepy: Holmes: Very true. Sheepy: Holmes:....You know. Sheepy: Holmes: If I'd gotten rid of them by now... I wouldn't have been able to... Arsé-kun: Watson: You were still considering that? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: Not anymore. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not now that you've proved their value. Sheepy: Holmes:...Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:.....I hope he gets here soon. Arsé-kun: Watson: As do I. This cannot be good for my leg. Sheepy: Holmes: Nor my back. Sheepy: Holmes: And the patients who now have one doctor... Arsé-kun: Watson: Only one? Sheepy: Holmes: Just Dr. Roman, right? Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Arsé-kun: Watson: Our Fucking Daughter, you moron. Sheepy: Holmes:....Sorry. I forgot. Arsé-kun: Watson: Stop forgetting. Fill an entire shelf of your memory library with "My daughter is a licensed doctor". Sheepy: Holmes: It's easy to forget... Arsé-kun: Watson: You say that about most things. Sheepy: Holmes: Most things are easy to forget. Arsé-kun: Watson: I noticed. Sheepy: Holmes: Doesn't it take an incredibly long time to become a doctor? Arsé-kun: Watson: It does. Sheepy: Holmes: How does a child cram in enough semesters to become a doctor over ten years before most people get a license? Sheepy: Holmes: Most classes aren't ones you can do at your own pace. It's really a mystery. Arsé-kun: Watson: By being a prodigy and a genius. Sheepy: Holmes: Huh... Sheepy: Holmes: Being a genius must be hard. You'll always be a social outcast... Arsé-kun: Watson: Must be? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? It probably is. I wouldn't know from experience. Arsé-kun: *Watson raises an eyebrow* Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Famed genius detective Sherlock Holmes doesn't know from experience? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... I've always been oblivious to it, then. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not genius, anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyone could do it. Sheepy: Holmes: There's no fully original crimes. The more crimes you know about in extreme detail, the better chance you have of making connections. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure there's an exception somewhere. Sheepy: Holmes: I'd like to find that exception. Sheepy: Holmes: It'd be truly interesting... Arsé-kun: Watson: I can't say I share than enthusiasm, but good luck. Sheepy: Holmes: You wouldn't join me? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd follow you into hell. You know this. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! I can always count on you! Arsé-kun: Watson: I sure hope you can. Sheepy: Misyr: Not the most romantic date spot, huh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm! It could be if not for the creatures! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh! The creatures. Arsé-kun: Watson: You missed the creatures. Sheepy: Holmes: It was a slug. Arsé-kun: Watson: There's also a shark. Sheepy: Holmes: It's fresh water, isn't it? Do fresh water sharks exist? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you know... Sheepy: Misyr: Someone once did a water skiing trick that involved a shark being an obstacle. So Mint told me. Sheepy: Misyr: So if you ever are in danger from a shark, just jump it! Sheepy: Misyr: You could also headbutt it with great force and crush its internal organs. They aren't built to be hit. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Less about that! Priorities! Arsé-kun: Raph: What did you two DO?? Sheepy: Holmes: Nothing intentionally. Sheepy: Holmes: I pulled at least one muscle in my back. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson was going to drown and I can't swim, so I flew over and dragged him out. My back is screaming. Sheepy: Holmes: What if I tore something? Or broke something... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I don't know whether to congratulate you or lecture you. Arsé-kun: Watson: For the record, I got slammed into the lake and I cannot swim with these prosthetics on. I most certainly have something bruised. Sheepy: Holmes: Please check us when you bring us back. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't need to ask for that. Arsé-kun: *Raph heals them both on the spot. Not a 100% but it's something* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, you take one, I'll take the other. Sheepy: Misyr: Right. *He approaches Watson and picks him up* Arsé-kun: *Which leaves Raph with Holmes. Raph also makes sure to kick lakewater onto the fire to put it out* Sheepy: Misyr: Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *They Get Going* Sheepy: *Misyr arrives at the hospital* Arsé-kun: *Raph arrives just after him* Sheepy: Misyr: Feels so weird, bringing a doctor to a hospital... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's our natural enviroment. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess even doctors need to go to the doctor. Sheepy: *Misyr enters the hospital* Sheepy: Misyr: Where do I bring him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Third room down on the left, left side. That one's got extra space. Sheepy: *Misyr brings Watson to the room specified* Arsé-kun: *Raph brings Holmes into the same room* Sheepy: Holmes:...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Very welcome! Arsé-kun: *Raph starts inspecting Holmes' wings. What did you do THIS time??* Sheepy: *There's very little damage, but Holmes jumps when Raph inspects the part of fhe wing near the back.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, you pulled the muscles. Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You just pat around until they jump to figure out what's wrong? Arsé-kun: Raph: If something hurts when it's not supposed to, that's clearly an issue. Sheepy: Misyr: Being a patient is hard, huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: The problem now is... If I say "don't use your wings or do any extra labor", to you? Sheepy: Holmes: Whay should I do to improve this?... extra labor.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't do too much for a few days. After that, daily use so this doesn't happen again. Sheepy: Holmes: Wait until it doesn't hurt anymore? Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd be common sense. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha... well, here's a problem. Sheepy: Holmes: Who will fill in for me? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... You have legs. I said extra labor, not basic movement. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? That implies that he does basic movement... Arsé-kun: Watson: *rolling his eyes while he takes off his leg prosthetic* Sherlock Holmes and the Being as Difficult as Humanly Possible. Sheepy: Misyr: He climbs all over things, too. That's what it says in the books. Arsé-kun: Watson: He does. Sheepy: Holmes: Please stop describing me like I'm a dog. Sheepy: Holmes: But if a crime occurs while I'm in this state... Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I'll feel a stromg urge to throw myself onto the scene. Arsé-kun: Watson: The usual. I'll have to threaten your belongings again. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Who will replace me? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd love to suggest your constant companion but... I have reason to believe he's.... Busy. Sheepy: Holmes: I agree. Arsé-kun: Watson: Me, too. Anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: :3c ? Arsé-kun: Watson: Me, too. Anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: And Detective Jackson... Sheepy: Holmes: Then there's the security guard. He'd just commit murder. Arsé-kun: Watson: The junior detective can only do so much. The guard has friends as well. Sheepy: Holmes: His friends can hold him back. Sheepy: Holmes: Duncan and Satoru solved the whodunnit aspect of today's case. Maybe they could fill in for me. Ahahaha!-- Ugh... Sheepy: Misyr: Most detectives don't waterboard their suspects in freshly brewed coffee. Arsé-kun: Aza: (Is that a bad thing?) Sheepy: Holmes: (Is what a bad thing?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Water board.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Too late.) Sheepy: Holmes: (What did you do?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Punishment.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Yog has informed me previously that I am talented at "cruel and unusual punishments".) Sheepy: Holmes: (Who did you water board?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Not a human being, technically. That does not apply because they are not one. Naturally.) Sheepy: Holmes: (I see. Naturally?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (They are not a human being under normal circumstances. Humans cannot breathe water, yes?) Sheepy: Holmes: (They can't, no.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Thank you. I will be using this.) Sheepy: Holmes: (...You're welcome. Just try not to get caught.) Arsé-kun: Watson: *drying off his arm prosthetic* ---And gods forbid that happens a second time. Perhaps we can request a fence be built around the lake. Sheepy: Holmes: .....Huh? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm glad you have ears. I suggested we get a fence around the lake. Sheepy: Holmes: Wouldn't you just break through the fence and break multiple bones? Arsé-kun: Watson: Explain further? Sheepy: Holmes: If you get launched at a high speed, what you impact will need to give or you'll probably die. Arsé-kun: Watson: He'd have to break through it first. Sheepy: Holmes: Couldn't he just go over it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not to replicate a ground sweep like today. Sheepy: *Somewhere during the time Holmes was zoning out (read: talking to Aza), Misyr stopped floating and started sitting on the floor* Sheepy: *He's doing his best to mask a look of horror. It isn't working very well.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Bud? Sheepy: Misyr: S-sorry, I just heard something, that's all. Arsé-kun: Raph: ??? Sheepy: Misyr: It's good that you didn't hear it... Arsé-kun: Raph: ????????? Sheepy: Misyr:...he's not a very good influence, huh? Arsé-kun: Watson: You also need to explain further. Sheepy: Misyr: Holmes doesn't seem to be explaining. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Holmes, what's going on over there? Sheepy: Holmes: Ah, my friend is, well... Sheepy: Holmes: It doesn't affect us. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah. Him. I presume he's upset still that this affected you? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: Like father, like son. Sheepy: Misyr: He was apparently going to waterboard someone. Arsé-kun: Watson: Considering the last we saw of him was dragging the slug back into the lake, I think it's fairly clear. Sheepy: Misyr: Holmes told him not to get caught. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: Eavesdropping is wrong. Arsé-kun: Watson: I think it's redundant to tell that to something large enough to dwarf the slug. I'd be more surprised if he isn't seen. Sheepy: Holmes: I didn't know what to say... Sheepy: Misyr: Does it matter if him punishing the slug gets around? Arsé-kun: Watson: ... No, I don't think so. Many students and staff are in danger every time it acts up. Sheepy: Misyr: I won't try fixing this, then. Arsé-kun: *Raph is uneasy about this. We're just letting this happen?* Sheepy: Misyr: It can control people, can't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Scary. We nearly lost the power supply because of someone capable of that. Sheepy: Holmes:.....? Arsé-kun: Watson: ? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... Well. Sheepy: Misyr: There's this guy on campus. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, my brain's a bit hazy when it comes to the incident. Pretty sure he was blond. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I know who you mean, I think. Sheepy: Misyr: He messed with my brain and made me nearly, well... Sheepy: Misyr: It's a good thing we still have power on campus, isn't it? I got an earful about it. Sheepy: Misyr: I was briefly mad, and then I was hit over the head. Arsé-kun: *Raph steps out. He's thinking about going to see what's going on* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. I guess Raph didn't feel like he needed to check you, Watson. How are you doing? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you less sore? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm all right. The healing he gave was enough to fix any actual damage. Sheepy: Misyr: Good, good. Looks like just Holmes gets to be out of action, then! Sheepy: Holmes: Why must you rub it in? Sheepy: Misyr: No damage to your prosthetics, right? Sheepy: Misyr: I hope not. Arsé-kun: Watson: It doesn't seem like it. I just need to drain them out. Sheepy: Misyr: Drain... Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: So they aren't electrical... Sheepy: Misyr: I know someone who has one. It's silver and shiny, so I assumed it was electrical. Arsé-kun: Watson: They often aren't. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh..... Sheepy: Misyr: So it's magic, then? Arsé-kun: Watson: Primarily. Sheepy: Misyr: Human technology is amazing. Arsé-kun: Watson: I agree. Sheepy: Misyr: It can be dangerous, too. Did you know that humans can send diseases to other people over the internet? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's not what a computer virus is. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... So the computer gets sick. Sheepy: Misyr: Does Il get computer viruses or human viruses, I wonder... Sheepy: Misyr: Why can't you just delete the virus? I know how to delete a file, so I can just delete the virus. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... I'm not sure. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmm... Not much of a tech guy, are you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not exactly, no. Sheepy: Misyr: That's not too surprising. Sheepy: Misyr: Neither Holmes nor you really seem to use it! You'd be more fitting in the Victorian era, wouldn't you? Sheepy: Misyr: I can imagine you better jotting notes on paper or typing away at a typewriter than behind a computer! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Watson: .... *<---- does exactly that* Sheepy: Misyr:........ Sheepy: Holmes: *muffled* He does exactly that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes! Sheepy: Misyr: Wow... betrayal! Sheepy: Holmes: It's true. Arsé-kun: Watson: It's my turn to be utterly betrayed... The horrors... Sheepy: Holmes: You do the same to me all the time. Arsé-kun: Watson: *completely deadpan* How utterly horrible. I might perish. The world is awful. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not the right reading. Arsé-kun: Watson: How dare you speak to me while I'm dying. Sheepy: Holmes: So defensive. Arsé-kun: Watson: Isn't that what you say? Not to interrupt you while the earth reclaims your worthless life? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... Do I? I don't bother to remember my depressive episodes. Arsé-kun: Watson: We'd do a better job dealing with them if you did. Sheepy: Misyr: Life must be easy when you have total control over your mind palace, huh. Sheepy: Holmes: They can be dealt with? Arsé-kun: Watson: Probably? Sheepy: Holmes: Really... Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely! *suddenly! bastard* We'd just need to figure out why! Sheepy: Misyr: Raph, Watson doesn't use technology. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, Mr. Holmes, considering what I know and how much you work, as well as what your previous job was.... Arsé-kun: Raph: How do I... Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know what my previous job was. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I diagnose you with "Dog with a job not doing a job" disease. I recommend a hobby to pass time. Sheepy: Holmes: I have hobbies. Arsé-kun: Raph: They aren't using enough energy, then. Sheepy: Holmes: Well. It's hard. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe I'll drag you out flying when you've healed. I haven't decided yet. Sheepy: Holmes: Whenever I'm not working, I begin feeling worse and worse emotionally. Everything I do is bad in that state. Arsé-kun: Raph: Underwork... Hey, so when you're working hours on end, you're fine, right? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. As long as I have something interesting to chew on, I'm happy. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I got an idea, but the time isn't now. Sheepy: Holmes: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: What did I just say? The time isn't now. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so. Sheepy: Misyr: If you can't find any crimes to solve, why don't you just commit crimes for other people to solve? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do not suggest that. Sheepy: Holmes: *Seriously considering this* Arsé-kun: Watson: You'd make Professor Moriarty have to do non-teaching work. He'll be upset that Holmes is taking his job. Sheepy: Misyr: Moriarty doesn't commit crimes anymore? Arsé-kun: Watson: He commits crimes. That isn't work. Sheepy: Holmes: *Considering committing crimes even more* Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: Watson: The only consideration is if the Dean would be happy to hear his detective is committing crime. Sheepy: Holmes: The Dean will have to accept the consequences of having too safe of a campus. Arsé-kun: Watson: ........... The janitor is RIGHT there. Yellow. The slug. Holmes' friend. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... We can talk about that later. Arsé-kun: Raph: No one ask why I'm back here so fast, thanks, anyway! Sheepy: Holmes: Ask? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... How do you guys feel about putting equipment on a roof and confusing the other staff? Sheepy: Misyr: What happened? Arsé-kun: Raph: If I knew what I had the misfortune of seeing, I'd tell you. The power of incredible violence. Sheepy: Misyr: I know what you mean. Arsé-kun: *Something damp presses against Holmes' backside. Hi Aza.* Sheepy: Holmes: You've returned, my friend. How did it go? Arsé-kun: Aza: I was not stopped. That Will Not Happen Again. Sheepy: Holmes: I appreciate you protecting me. Thank you. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... You say some very odd things. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Most people say that about me. Sheepy: Holmes: If it won't happen again thanks to your actions, you've technically protected me in advance, haven't you? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... No guarantees, but I believe so. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Aza would ^^ if you could see his upper face* Arsé-kun: *If Aza is Here, and he has not suddenly mastered long-distance multitasking, he is no longer at the lake. Also, he has not mastered long-distance multitasking with avatars. One at a time per planet.* Sheepy: *This means that Glaaki is done being waterboarded!* Arsé-kun: *Gla'aki is fucking deceased, not a slug, and not in the water... Mostly. Dumped on the shoreline like some frat boy's beer litter.* Sheepy: *And Satoru is poking him.* Arsé-kun: *The ex-slug chokes up water. Satoru is ignored* Sheepy: Satoru: Make sure to get all of it out of your lungs or you can asphyxiate later. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ...? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (y'kadishtu. y'ahlloig.) Arsé-kun: [tl: i understand. i think.] Sheepy: Satoru: That's good. Sheepy: *Satoru pats Glaaki's back in an attempt to help* Arsé-kun: *This does help* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (ult kadishtu fahf? you this?) Sheepy: Satoru: I do. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Why?) Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar taught me. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ........ Sheepy: Satoru: For fun. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Nyarla.) Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki sighs, and then coughs some more.* Sheepy: Satoru: Are you feeling better? *Pat, pat* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki makes a Noise. Slug's first noise with vocal cords. Good work.* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Hurts) Sheepy: Satoru: You should go to the hospital. Sheepy: Satoru: Can you walk? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... uhhh. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ....... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ? Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, I guess slugs have no legs.. Arsé-kun: *directly controlling a human does not match up with owning your own human muscles. how does he shot web* Sheepy: Satoru: Can you use your arms? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ... *he pushes himself onto his arms and picks his head up* Y... (Yurt. Yes.) Sheepy: Satoru: Let's try to sit up before we try to figure out walking. Okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... *he has a vague idea? of how the spine works? except, ow. ow. ow.* Sheepy: Satoru: *He attempts to assist Glaaki in sitting up* Arsé-kun: *This Helps a Lot.* Sheepy: Satoru: Let's get used to this before trying to stand. Okay? You've been through a lot, so we should go slowly. Arsé-kun: *Standing is too advanced for a slug not used to human limbs.* Sheepy: Satoru: It's okay. It takes babies months to learn how to walk, and they've always had legs. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Months?) Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. But you're smarter than a baby. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Satoru: I believe in you. Arsé-kun: *He nearly has it! He nearly succeeds. Pain is real and so is something being broken* Sheepy: Satoru: Ummm... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... y'stell’bsna h’rrnhai, n’ghft-gof. Arsé-kun: [tl: i ask for aid, child of darkness] Sheepy: Satoru: I'll call for help. Sheepy: *Satoru calls Adam* Arsé-kun: *Adam picks up on the fourth ring. It took him a moment* Sheepy: Satoru: Hi. Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello, Satoru! Is everything okay? Sheepy: Satoru: Are you buff today? Arsé-kun: Adam: I believe so. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Someone here needs help. I think something may be broken. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'll be there. Where are you? Sheepy: Satoru: The lake. Arsé-kun: Adam: It'll be a couple of minutes. Will you be all right? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. I'll just stay with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's the right thing to do. Do you want me to stay on the phone with you? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Adam: Okay. Let me tell Dad I'm leaving. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Muffled dialogue. dad im going out. satoru needs help with something. Or something like that* Sheepy: Satoru: He's coming soon. Are you feeling okay? Do you want to lie down again? Arsé-kun: *Glaaki grunts and flops back down. ouch* Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Adam. He may have water in his lungs still. I don't know. Arsé-kun: Adam: That isn't ideal. What happened? Sheepy: Satoru: He was attacked. The attacker tried to drown him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I see. I'm almost there. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. That's good. Sheepy: Satoru: He's lying down again. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is distracting himself by realizing that since he's smaller, he can feel smaller things. Like small clumps of mud and dirt. That's different.* Sheepy: Satoru: Now that you live on the surface, you can see bugs. Sheepy: Satoru: Sometimes there's even a slug. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... (Is true? Child of Yog eats bugs?) Sheepy: Satoru: If you mean Griflet, he eats bugs. Sheepy: Satoru: He also eats slugs. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: !!!! Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Azathoth was honest......) Sheepy: Satoru: But he doesn't eat human-shaped things so you're safe. Sheepy: Satoru: Slugs and bugs are different. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is concerned. Could Griflet eat him in his usual form, then??* Sheepy: Satoru: Slugs are actually mollusks. Sheepy: Satoru: Like snails. Some humans eat snails. Arsé-kun: *Adam arrives! There he is.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello. Sheepy: Satoru: He's hurt and can't walk. Sheepy: Satoru: Are you buff today? Arsé-kun: Adam: I don't understand the question. Is that something that changes? Sheepy: Satoru: If you don't feel up to carrying something, you aren't buff today. Arsé-kun: Adam: I can handle it. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki gets picked up. He gets to experience new and exciting types of pain* Sheepy: Satoru: Now we can go to the hospital. Arsé-kun: Adam: Do you want to walk? Or would you want a ride? Sheepy: Satoru: I want to ride. Arsé-kun: *Adam bends down so Satoru can.. Whatever Satoru wants to do* Sheepy: *Satoru hops onto his shoulder. Adam gets +1 Satoru* Arsé-kun: *Satoru added to Active Equipment. +10 charisma.* Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. So tall. Sheepy: Satoru: But I know someone taller. Arsé-kun: Adam: Oh? Do you? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. You know him, too. But not personally. Arsé-kun: Adam: Is this a bad thing? Sheepy: Satoru: You wouldn't get along with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's unfortunate. Are you sure? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. He usually causes an influx of inpatients when he meets people. Sheepy: *Glaaki gets escorted to the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki hates all of this. He's so small now. He needs to be the biggest snail in the room at all times. He is so fucking underprotected* Sheepy: Satoru: Octopi are mollusks too, so Uncle Nyar is like a slug. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is offended. Don't compare Nyar to him!* Sheepy: Satoru: They don't have shells of their own, so some carry around coconuts to hide in. Arsé-kun: *Mollusk facts with Satoru* Sheepy: *Satoru spouts mollusk facts the entire way to the hospital.* Arsé-kun: *Adam absorbs none of it, but he's listening. Glaaki has higher priorities.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: Sorry that Uncle Nyar hurt you. Arsé-kun: Adam: He allowed that? Sheepy: Satoru: I bonked him and he melted and died. Sheepy: Satoru: So scary that he could be slain by a paper towel roll. I have to be more careful. He's so fragile. Sheepy: Satoru: So be careful. Okay? Arsé-kun: Adam: Er.... Okay. Sheepy: *They finally arrive at the hospital!* Sheepy: *There's a pathetic man hiding under one of the waiting room chairs and trembling. It's Peter! The second he lays his eyes on Glaaki, he starts breathing faster.* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki smirks a bit. Finally, some goddamn respect/fear in this world.* Sheepy: Peter: A...Adam...! That's... Y-you know who it is, don't you...? Arsé-kun: Adam: .... No? Sheepy: Peter: I don't know... Sheepy: Peter: I've felt that signal from the lake ever since I came here Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ... .... *looking for an escape route, as if he could escape* Sheepy: Peter: On top of that... Sheepy: Peter: There's someone very dangerous here, chii... Arsé-kun: Adam: Someone else? Sheepy: Peter: With Dr. Watson. Arsé-kun: Adam: Concerning. Sheepy: Peter: I don't know who it is, but I felt them at the lake earlier... So these two may be connected, chiii! Sheepy: Peter: What if they're enemies and a fight breaks out inside of the hospital? The patients may get hurt... Sheepy: Peter: Do we need to evacuate them? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (y'ahlloig nafl. I think not.) Sheepy: Peter: Chiiiiiii?! Sheepy: Peter: I-in my head?! Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ah... *grumbling* y'ahlloig y'hai ph'nglui Sheepy: Satoru: Not true. Sheepy: Satoru: People generally don't die the second they come into the hospital. It requires a doctor or a waiting room to cause that. Sheepy: Satoru: Where are the doctors, anyway? Arsé-kun: Adam: That is a very good question. Sheepy: Peter: Dr. Romani isn't busy. Sheepy: Peter: And Frankenstein isn't around. Arsé-kun: *Dr. Romani IS busy. He was trying to watch a livestream, free from weird shit.* Arsé-kun: *Not ANYMORE obviously.* Sheepy: *Peter does not consider this as being busy* Arsé-kun: *Peter is correct.* Arsé-kun: Romani: Ugh... Do you guys need something? Sheepy: Satoru: There's someone who's dying. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: nafl mg! Arsé-kun: [tl: not yet] Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Badly hurt. Arsé-kun: Romani: Then call for someone next time! Sheepy: Satoru: Dr. Roman is mean. Arsé-kun: Romani: Let's use this one to the left. I'm sure no one will mind. Arsé-kun: *Adam brings everyone to the suggested room. helping* Sheepy: Satoru: We're here. Sheepy: Satoru: Now you get to experience the medical system. Get ready to answer intrusive questions pointlessly when they're going to run tests regarding that information anyway. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ? ?? Sheepy: Satoru: I'll help you. Sheepy: Satoru: Do your best. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... I'll try? Sheepy: *The door to the room slowly opens.* Arsé-kun: Romani: ? Sheepy: *It's Il! He has a murderous vibe about him.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello, Il. We're busy in here, so we can't speak with you right now. Sheepy: Il: *He lifts up his hand towards Glaaki. He's charging up!* Sheepy: raph your son is about to use nukes in the hospital Arsé-kun: Raph: IL! *he charges in and yanks Il's hand towards the ceiling* Sheepy: *The ceiling gets blasted!* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: Y'ph'nglui hai?? [tl: am i dead now?] Sheepy: Satoru: It depends on how this goes. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: I... No defenses. Sheepy: Il: *He begins wrestling to get his hand free to attempt a second time!* Arsé-kun: Raph: No shooting inside the hospital! You know this! Sheepy: Il: The threat from the lake is lying in that hospital bed. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. They figured you out. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... I would.... prefer to not die for the.... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... Fifteenth? Time today... Sheepy: Il: It will be your last time dying. Sheepy: Il: Don't stop me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Shooting someone in a hospital bed is incredibly cruel. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki gets blasted. There's nothing he could have done about that.* Sheepy: *Satoru is hit, too! Thankfully, not as badly as Glaaki, but he seems stunned.* Arsé-kun: *Romani had no resistance to that either. Ouch.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Judgment. Sheepy: Il:...Not enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: You hit a doctor and a child with that. You're done for today. Sheepy: Il: I could have gotten a direct hit without getting anyone else, had you not gotten involved. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't believe my son is a route villain today. How awful. Sheepy: Il: You shouldn't get in the way. Arsé-kun: Raph: At least chase the priority target out of the hospital before you shoot someone on a bed. Sheepy: Il: The priority target refuses to leave Holmes. Arsé-kun: Raph: He wasn't with Holmes when he turned a three story-tall slug into a human being and broke bones. Sheepy: Satoru: ....?? ..... *He's fighting to keep a tough face! But he absolutely looks confused and like he's hurting. Mostly confused because Il has never hit him before.* Sheepy: Il: I know. Sheepy: Il: He wasn't here, either. Arsé-kun: Raph: Leave the room, Il. You are not helping as much as you think you are. Sheepy: Il: *He exits. He's not interested in arguing that point.* Arsé-kun: *Raph immediately heals the room. AOE* Sheepy: Satoru: Was this... my fault...? *Despite having gotten +1 heals, he still hasn't gotten up. He's still processing things.* Arsé-kun: Raph: No, no! Definitely not! *he gives Romani a hand up, and then scoops up Satoru* Sheepy: Satoru: Then why did he do that? I don't get it... Arsé-kun: Raph: He prioritizes targets over innocents still... I thought he learned a lesson about that. Sheepy: Satoru:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: He doesn't care who else he hits if he's trying to hit someone. He got me the other day. Sheepy: Satoru: That's wrong of him. He's mean. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is being oddly mean today. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't like him. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: I... Agree... Sheepy: Satoru:....Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: no Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: mka ya... Sheepy: Satoru: You can curse as much as you want when you're the patient. Arsé-kun: Romani: What a mess.... I'll get a new folder... Arsé-kun: *What will Il do now?* Sheepy: *Il hunts down Aza* Arsé-kun: *Aza has gone to get a snack from a vending machine. Hmmm. What to pick today...* Sheepy: *Il starts charging up!* Arsé-kun: Aza: *hmmm. Humans make choices like this daily? what efforts* Sheepy: *Il nukes Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Aza is nuked. Wall crater.* Sheepy: Il: *He starts preparing for a follow up attack* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *opening an eye on the back of his head* I didn't see you there! Arsé-kun: Aza: Did you see my punishment for Gla'aki? I think I did well. *incorrectly proud of himself* Sheepy: Il: *He's charging up! He doesn't seem to be registering much of what Aza is saying.* Arsé-kun: Aza: :) ? Sheepy: *Il nukes Aza again!* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *he facetanks it. ruined his shirt, though* ..... I don't know how to remake that. Sheepy: Il:....Not enough. Arsé-kun: Aza: It never will be. Do I get a turn? Sheepy: Il: Turn... Arsé-kun: Aza: Let's take this somewhere else. Sheepy: Il:....You're running away? Arsé-kun: Aza: No. We're relocating to somewhere more fun. Arsé-kun: *Aza warps himself and Il out of the hospital. Out of the campus. Out of the country. Out of Earth's atmosphere. Moon time, bitch* Sheepy: Il: .......Dark. Sheepy: Il: *He quickly stops caring about the fact that he's dark and starts preparing to attack.* Arsé-kun: Aza: Nothing lives here. It's cold and dead. Ia, ia, tharanak l'-mnahn’ul t'klan. Arsé-kun: [tl: promise to sacrifice blood] Arsé-kun: *Aza melts into a pile of? tendrils?? and who knows what else. No need for humanity on the moon.* Sheepy: *Il watches* Arsé-kun: *That's it. Go ahead, Il. Try* Sheepy: *Il attempts nuking Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Aza allows it to connect. He starts charging his own nuke.* Sheepy: Il:......! *He can quickly tell that this nuke is far stronger than his own, but there's no place to run. He'll have to tank it!* Arsé-kun: *Aza aims! Aza fires!... At Il's feet.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Il gets launched! This is a bad situation to be in in space.* Arsé-kun: *A tentacle grabs his leg before he's sent too far! And pulls him back into range* Sheepy: Il:.....! Arsé-kun: Aza: You're not escaping that easily. Sheepy: Il: *He blasts the tentacle!* Arsé-kun: *No effect, but Aza releases him onto the ground anyway* Sheepy: *Il backs off some to analyze the situation* Arsé-kun: *There is an Azathoth (small) and the rest of the moon.* Sheepy: Il: *He starts charging up again* Arsé-kun: *Aza charges his own beam attack! A different one!* Sheepy: *Il fires!* Arsé-kun: *Aza also fires! Attack collision! There shouldn't be an explosion in space but it's Azathoth logic so it explodes anyway!* Sheepy: Il: !! Arsé-kun: *Il gets slammed into!* Sheepy: Il: Ghhkk! Arsé-kun: *Il, meet the cold expanse of space for a minute* Sheepy: Il: *He starts shivering. It's cold. Too cold!* Arsé-kun: *He gets pulled back a second time* Sheepy: Il:.....! Arsé-kun: Aza: Good try. Sheepy: Il: Not enough...! Not good enough...! Arsé-kun: Aza: Can you do more? Sheepy: Il: So cold... so cold... Arsé-kun: Aza: .....? Sheepy: Il: *He's blankly staring through Aza. He doesn't notice Aza's presence at all.* ....So cold. So cold. So cold. Arsé-kun: Aza: Ah? I broke it... Arsé-kun: Aza: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... That is probably bad. The fun is over. Sheepy: Il: *He drops to the ground like a doll without anyone to hold it up.* Arsé-kun: *Il is on the moon. this goes a LOT slower than you intended* Arsé-kun: Aza: ........... Arsé-kun: Aza: ........... I should return this. Sheepy: *Il has no response. Only a glassy look in his eyes, similar to when he was Judgement. Local robot has shut down.* Arsé-kun: *Aza shifts back to humanoid (it takes a try or three), and warps them both back to where they were, roughly. He forgets to account for the Earth's rotation and almost misses completely. He gets there eventually* Arsé-kun: Aza: (Friend. I have made it back.) Sheepy: *Il is hanging limply in Aza's arms. He does not reboot upon returning.* Sheepy: Holmes: (How did your trip go? Did you get a nice snack?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (I got attacked. I took the fight elsewhere. I broke it.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Who attacked you?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (... Blasty wings.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Il? He attacked someone else, too. Are you unharmed?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (As always.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Good, good.) Sheepy: *Misyr is not as pleased about this development. He is more concerned that Il is broken. He quickly goes to look for Raph to alert him of this.* Arsé-kun: *Raph just sat down. He JUST sat down* Sheepy: Misyr: What does he mean, broken...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth said that he broke Il. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, come ON. Arsé-kun: *raph gets up. anger count three* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess Il picked a fight with him... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know what he expected to happen. Sheepy: Misyr: He really needs to pick his fights wisely...! Arsé-kun: Raph: He needs to stop picking fights. Sheepy: Misyr: A fight here or there is no issue. Taking on enemies that are impossible to beat is pointless. Sheepy: Misyr: It's cowardly to take on weaklings, too, so it's a real balancing act. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think he understands that. It's just "threats". Sheepy: Misyr: If he's really so desperate to fight... Ahh, I'd break him just like Azathoth did. That's not a great choice... Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not a threat. He'd refuse. Sheepy: Misyr: What's so threatening about a guy who's almost dead? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's what I said.. Sheepy: Peter: If something is a threat, just run away, chiiii! Just run until it grows tired of chasing you. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Thanks, Peter. Arsé-kun: *Peter gets +1 headpat* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, thank you, Peter. It helps if you don't break every dish in a cabinet trying to hide inside. Sheepy: Peter: I'll have to find more hiding places... Arsé-kun: Raph: The more noise you make hiding, the easier you are to find. You're smart. You can find better. Sheepy: Peter: I'll do my best!! *He's full of confidence!* Arsé-kun: *and then Aza is seen so there goes the confidence* Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiiiii! *He's now in Chii form. He skedaddles out of there. Chii form js specifically crafted to be able to run and hide as efficiently as possible.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ...? Sheepy: Misyr: Is Il okay? Arsé-kun: Aza: I broke it but in a different way. The location we clashed was unsuitable for him. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Aza: Too cold. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh... Yeah, he'll be fine when he warms up. Arsé-kun: Aza: Do you want this? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, thanks for returning him otherwise unharmed. *He takes Il from Aza* Arsé-kun: Aza: I didn't let him get out of range and I only damaged him once. I "went easy" on him... *he finally processes the "thanks"* ...? Sheepy: Misyr: Damaged? Where? Arsé-kun: Aza: I threw my mass into him as a form of attack... Where? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for telling me. Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... You're welcome? Sheepy: Misyr: Raph, where should I bring him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Couch. I'll get blankets. Sheepy: *Misyr brings Il to the couch and puts him down* Arsé-kun: *Raph goes under his desk and comes up with blankets. Il gets them* Sheepy: *Il has no reaction. It'll be a bit before he awakens.* Sheepy: Misyr: This really feels like an oversight. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, it is. Sheepy: Misyr: Did it never get cold in heaven? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, but he was kept in a regulated enviroment. Sheepy: Misyr: And if his prey wemt outside of that regulated environment? Arsé-kun: Raph: He could tolerate it for a decent chunk of time. Sheepy: Misyr: Makes sense. Arsé-kun: Raph: Probably also a failsafe. Didn't want a murderbot flying off too far. Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh... how controlling. Arsé-kun: Raph: He had it pretty bad. Sheepy: Misyr: And you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not as bad as Il. Still bad. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Hey, can I ask you a weird question? Arsé-kun: Raph: Go for it. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you think it's a good thing that everyone fell? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... *sharp inhale* .... No, but yes. Sheepy: Misyr: I see.. Sheepy: Misyr: I think a few of the ones who fell ended up in my domain. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Misyr: Why did it fall? How is Peter's home still around? He's basically an angel.... Arsé-kun: Raph: A god isn't an angel. I'd like to know the same thing. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? He's... eh?? Sheepy: Misyr: Your sense of humor is something else, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, I'm serious. He is. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Wow. Arsé-kun: Raph: The God of breaking all of my dishes again. Sheepy: Misyr: You need a new place for your dishes. Arsé-kun: Raph: I need to put a child lock on the cabinet. Sheepy: Misyr: That'll stop Il, too. Good thinking. Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got more good ideas. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: What are they? Arsé-kun: *Raph pops his wings out and drapes one around Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr:!! *It's soft! He likes it!* Sheepy: *Raph gets a hug from Misyr!* Arsé-kun: *Hug- returned!* Sheepy: Il: .......... Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, Il. Are you feeling okay? Sheepy: Il: ........Not good enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, c'mon. You survived. Good enough. Sheepy: Il: It's not enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: Shooting someone in a hospital bed wasn't enough for you? Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: Failed to get the kill... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think I could kill them either. Sheepy: Il: I could've... but you... and now... Arsé-kun: Raph: We have rules, Il. Rule one is no shooting in the hospital. You know I can't allow that, creature or otherwise. Sheepy: Il: Yet your issue is with me trying to deal with the threat, rather than the threat itself. Arsé-kun: Raph: They were already half-dead from the one that you picked a fight with after. If they'd tried anything, you could have rubbed it in my face. Sheepy: Il: I am not interested in face rubbing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Figurative, Il. Sheepy: Il: I was using it figuratively. Arsé-kun: Raph: My mistake. Arsé-kun: Raph: But please. Please consider the people around you before you shoot, at LEAST. Sheepy: Il: No one else would have been hit, had you not grabbed me. Arsé-kun: Raph: *doubt* Sheepy: Il: Your actions forced me to have to use AOE. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'm not arguing with you. Fine. Arsé-kun: Raph: Here's what we'll do. Next time you see a threat, drag them outside and then I can't complain. Sheepy: Il: *He rolls over to not have to look at Raph* Wouldn't have worked in this situation. Arsé-kun: Raph: I guess not. Sheepy: Il: You're suggesting something as a solution for every situation when it doesn't even work for the one you're concerned with. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not a genius, Il, I'm saying what I'm coming up with. Sheepy: Il: It's not a very good idea. Don't suggest things when they won't work. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's fair! Are you mad at me? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, that's anger! I'm also mad at you, but I can push that aside to marvel at your progress. Sheepy: Il: I'm mad at you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, me too. Sheepy: Il: But not Misyr. I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr's done absolutely nothing wrong and we love him being here. Sheepy: Misyr: Nobody can get mad at me! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that a challenge? Sheepy: Misyr: No need to take on a challenge you can't succeed! Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmmm. Maybe I shouldn't take this on. I'm ill equipped. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh? You've equipped Il? What buffs does he give? Arsé-kun: *Raph snorts* Sheepy: Il:.........Have to turn it off. Have to turn it off... Arsé-kun: Raph: Feels awful don't it? I won't blame you if you shut that off. Sheepy: Il: Emotions... aren't good if they feel like this. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anger is important, unfortunately. It lets others know you're displeased with them. I got the message loud and clear. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, when you get over it and feel better, you realize just how great feeling good is! Sheepy: Misyr: That's my guess, anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't remember the last time I got mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Well, demon kings have to be a good influence, yeah? So they shouldn't get mad willy-nilly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, sure! Sheepy: Misyr: Or maybe I haven't had any reason to get mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope you don't have one. Sheepy: Misyr: Is that anger? Sheepy: Misyr: You can hate something but not feel angry, can't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Somewhere between envy and anger, yeah. It's possible. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Envy, I'm so very familiar with. Sheepy: Misyr: Can hatred be born purely from envy? Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely! Sheepy: Misyr: That's me, then! Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm. We'll work on it. Arsé-kun: -Tuesday, November 30th- Arsé-kun: *A new day a new chance to get hurt doing something stupid* Sheepy: Holmes: Experimenting on dead bodies is strictly forbidden on campus. Please hide your activities better. Arsé-kun: Herb: We're not. This is a commission and no experiments are being run! Would you like to see it? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Herb allows Holmes into the lab. They sure are working on a body, thankfully covered.* Sheepy: Holmes: Hm. Sheepy: Holmes: This body looks a little like the security guard. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't you mean that the security guard looks a little like me? Arsé-kun: Yog: Both being correct? Arsé-kun: *double jumpscare.* Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh?! Arsé-kun: *Yog leans back on his cloud/hair/seat and laughs, being sure to not drop his cake plate* Arsé-kun: Herb: .... Bastard. Arsé-kun: Herb: That's the commissioner. If you have a legal problem, take it up with him. Sheepy: Holmes: *He puts his hand on his back, flinching* Don't shake me up like that, please. Arsé-kun: Yog: My apologies. I wanted to pull one on Grandfather's favored person at least once. Sheepy: Holmes:...I'm glad you got your wish granted. Sheepy: Holmes: Technically, what's against the rules is experimentation. There's nothing said about running a business that just so happens to involve an activity similar to but not actually experimentation. Arsé-kun: Herb: How understanding of you. We're nearing completion soon as well, if you would like to stay for that. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm going to use all the loopholes I can to deal with as few frustrations as possible. Sheepy: Holmes: Sure, I'll stay. Sheepy: Fran: Mr. Holmes, don't you have work to do? Sheepy: Holmes: It's within my job description to monitor suspicious activities and step in if they break any rules. Arsé-kun: *Herb started going back to work, and then paused and turned back* Arsé-kun: Herb: You? Allied with Vual- Well, Yog-Sothoth's grandfather? Sheepy: Holmes:....? Sheepy: Holmes: Vual? Is that another name for Azathoth? Arsé-kun: Yog: Vual is one of my names. Dr. West is permitted to use it. Arsé-kun: Yog: And to answer the Doctor's question, yes. Arsé-kun: Herb: ?! Sheepy: Holmes: I see. My apologies. Sheepy: Holmes: We're friends. Sheepy: Holmes: He borrows my body on occasion, but we mostly just chat. Arsé-kun: Yog: It's impressive that he's learned so much in such a short time. Whatever you're doing, it's working. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. I'm just being polite and understanding. Arsé-kun: Yog: Quite welcome. I'm sure there is more to it than that. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Only he knows for certain. Arsé-kun: Yog: I pray he doesn't decide to arrive to answer that. We're quite busy here. Sheepy: Holmes: Making a body? For the ghost? Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm. It doesn't entirely look like him. Arsé-kun: Yog: Not yet. That part will be one of my last jobs here. Sheepy: Holmes: I see, that makes sense. Arsé-kun: *herb and fran start talking about rats in the background, not at all because we got sidetracked* Sheepy: Fran: Being a rat must be hard... Arsé-kun: Herb: Oh, it must be. Sheepy: Fran: I would never survive as a rat. Arsé-kun: Herb: Neither would I. Sheepy: Jauf: You know what else is great? Sheepy: Jauf: Leeches. Arsé-kun: Herb: We've had this conversation six times now. Sheepy: Fran: L-Leeches... Sheepy: Jauf: They can be used to revive dead people. Arsé-kun: Yog: mka naii. We've been over this, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Which means you know the benefits of leeches better than anyone. Arsé-kun: Yog: They don't work that way. If you die in this body, I'll cover you in leeches and let you see how that goes. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, generally, extreme prayer doesn't summon time altering entities... Sheepy: Jauf: So the whole situation is unique. Arsé-kun: Yog: It wasn't me the first time. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: My friend doesn't even remember our first real meeting. Arsé-kun: Yog: Kidding. You're so gullible. Sheepy: Jauf: That was a joke? Arsé-kun: Yog: It was a joke. Sheepy: Jauf: I couldn't tell... Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmmm. Perhaps I delivered it too flatly. Sheepy: Jauf: You did. Arsé-kun: Yog: Hm. My apologies. Sheepy: Jauf: No worries! Now I know you didn't just forget! That worried me Arsé-kun: Yog: I wouldn't. That's far too important. Sheepy: Jauf: It'd break my heart. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'd never intentionally forget that. It's critical. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm glad you care so much for me! Arsé-kun: Yog: ^^ Arsé-kun: Herb: My portion is finished! Sheepy: Fran: As is mine. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? You're both done? Arsé-kun: Yog: If they're done, then it's my turn. Sheepy: Fran: I am. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm certainly finished. Arsé-kun: Yog: How much work was that from you two? I only kept track of the actual time passed. Sheepy: Fran: It felt like a week or so. Was it? Arsé-kun: Yog: You wish. It's November 30th. *he smirks* Do not ask me questions regarding this. Sheepy: Fran:...I won't. Arsé-kun: *Yog gets off his self-made throne and crosses the room to work some magic. Lets get some fractals around this bitch.* Sheepy: Jauf: It's your influence, of course! Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course. *ahem* Arsé-kun: *Yog scatters the salt he requested the day prior, then holds his hands out. The lights cut out as the air fills with magic. It's crackling, even.* Arsé-kun: *Yog whips out a single tentacle to grab Jaufre and jam him into the new body, then withdraws it.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Y'wgah’n'ng'ngah. Y'ee ymg vulgtm. Y'ai ymg orr’e ah ymg ’ah’ha bthnk. Ch’ymg nglui. Yar a'nhash-hash ult. Y’hah. Uaaah. [tl: I control death. I answer your prayer. I call your spirit to your copy body. Cross your threshold. Time empowers you. Amen. [spell end]] Arsé-kun: *A few beats of silence pass, and then the magic fades from the air. The lights flicker back on, and the fractals are no longer present. Yog drops his arms and smiles widely, clearly pleased with himself.* Sheepy: *The body, after a few moments, twitches.* Arsé-kun: *Herb is resisting the natural Mad Scientist urge to yell "IT'S ALIVE!". I'm so proud of him* Sheepy: *Jauf slowly begins to move, attempting to sit up. Unlike Grif, who was already functioning, this body was not. He seems disoriented and to be struggling some.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Fantastic work. gentlemen. A noteworthy success. Sheepy: Fran: We... did it? Is it working? Arsé-kun: Yog: All vitals functioning within accepted perimeters. Sheepy: Jauf:........*He finally sits up* Arsé-kun: Herb: Welcome back! You're not going to attack us, are you? That tends to happen in here! Sheepy: Jauf: *Blank stare at Herb* Arsé-kun: Herb: Hm? Are the vocal cords nonfunctional? Or perhaps I'm being too hasty... This isn't one of my solo endeavors.. Sheepy: Fran: He might not be used to them yet. Sheepy: Jauf: *He slowly lifts up his hands and looks at them* ........ Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmm. Perhaps I should speed up a few processes for your benefit. Sheepy: *Jauf attempts to get up and instead slips onto the floor* Arsé-kun: *Yog is very fast in both catching him and keeping him covered. Primarily the second one* Sheepy: Jauf: ....Ghhh. Arsé-kun: Yog: Le fis de Do's graceful first action. *he's teasing* Sheepy: *Jauf would laugh, but existing is a struggle* Sheepy: *Jauf shakily attempts to stand* Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't let him go* Arsé-kun: Yog: *glancing back maybe a bit Too Far to be normal* Doctors, feel free to take a well-earned rest. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you. We will. Arsé-kun: *Herb is already gone, goodbye, it's time for coffee* Sheepy: *Fran exits. It's sleepy time.* Sheepy: *Holmes left at some point* Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Let me sync time back up properly, and then I'll assist you. Sheepy: Jauf:....*He waits* Arsé-kun: *there's no visual for this unless you want one. here. a clock slows down to normal speed. fuck it* Arsé-kun: Yog: Process finished. Now for you. Sheepy: Jauf: Hhhaa... ... Sheepy: Jauf:.....????.... Arsé-kun: Yog: Take your time. No rush. Arsé-kun: *Some time later...* Sheepy: Jauf: M-my-... F-friend. ... ... *His movement is more confident now, although he's still a little slow with speech!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank... you. Arsé-kun: Yog: You're very welcome, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Still... getting used to it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Hm, hm, but you're getting used to it. That's a good thing. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Arsé-kun: Yog: Unfortunately, I do have to insist on you being fully clothed. It's chilly outside and I'm not chancing you falling ill day one. Sheepy: Jauf: .....Do you have some? Arsé-kun: Yog: Sure. Not great, but it'll do. Sheepy: Jauf:...? Arsé-kun: *Jauf gets equipped with clothes. The sweater's a bit big, but everything else is fine.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course. Do you think you can make it out of the room yourself? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Arsé-kun: Yog: Lets see, then. Sheepy: *Jauf walks out of the room, mostly walking straight. Mostly* Arsé-kun: *Yog catches up a moment later, having stuck an orb at the bottom of his hair so he doesn't trail across the entire goddamn campus. Hairstopper orb. what a job it has* Arsé-kun: Yog: Tell me if you need a break at any point. Sheepy: Jauf:...Thanks. Arsé-kun: Yog: Quest log updated. *he pops an arrow in front of Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf slowly follows the arrow* Arsé-kun: *Yog follows him, occasionally pausing to do something like kick a leaf pile* Sheepy: *To check for clowns?* Arsé-kun: *That too. Also just because he can* Sheepy: Jauf:......It's cold. Arsé-kun: Yog: Is it? Hmm. It IS almost a winter month. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Oh! I know what I forgot! Sheepy: Jauf:....? Arsé-kun: Yog: We don't need you and Griflet looking virtually identical, do we? Sheepy: Jauf: It might be funny for a little bit. Arsé-kun: Yog: Then I'll hold off. Griflet won't be happy. Sheepy: Jauf: As a prank. Ahahahah! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm glad you're in such high spirits so soon. Sheepy: Jauf: I still feel strange, but I'm just so happy to be alive! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm happy you're alive. Sheepy: Jauf: It's all thanks to you, along with those scientists! I'll have to show my appreciation later. Arsé-kun: Yog: I was sure to pay them. You owe Herbert a session of crafting and potion making. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: Crafting is one of my favorite things to do! Arsé-kun: Yog: Well aware. Sheepy: Jauf: Now that I have a body, I can do many things. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Jauf: Like...! Sheepy: *Jauf bashes into the dorm room! Hewwo evewyone!* Arsé-kun: *Kay jumps* Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet, please don't slam doors... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you goddamn mind?! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Sheepy: Jauf:.... Arsé-kun: Kay: *squinting* Arsé-kun: Kay: You motherfucker. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! Good to see you, Cai! Arsé-kun: Kay: It's Kay, you overgrown medieval peasant! Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet's in a good mood today... too good of one. Is this Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Overgrown? Arsé-kun: Kay: Hold on. I need to make you try something. I need you to goddamn explode. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up and leaves. He comes back with a chip? bag* Sheepy: Jauf: I was able to eat as a ghost, you know! Sheepy: Jauf: That would be more effective on my king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't care. I'm making you explode. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you think I cook without spices?! Sheepy: Jauf: I've stayed up to date with culinary advances... Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. Eat one, then, Sir Farts. Sheepy: Jauf: Can't you leave that for when I'm used to having a tongue? I'm going to bite it. I will. Arsé-kun: Yog: Oh, snacks. *he reaches around Jauf to take the entire bag from Kay* Kind of you. Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Gods. Both of you at once? What a nightmare. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course my friend is here! Sheepy: Bedi: So Griflet's just a babyfaced Jaufre... Arsé-kun: Yog: Good afternoon to you too, and essentially yes. Sheepy: Jauf: I've been saying that all along... Arsé-kun: *Yog seats himself on the top of the couch, where he doesn't belong and doesn't care* Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooo! *He was hanging out near the couch. Apparently, he's finally back from his adventure* Arsé-kun: Yog: Hewwo. Where have you been? Sheepy: Elyan:........ *Beddy voice* Cai, you shouldn't curse so much. What if Elyan picks it up? Jaufre will kill you. Arsé-kun: Yog: I see, I see. I hope you had fun. Sheepy: Elyan:.....*Yog voice* ..........fun! Arsé-kun: *Yog leans over to pat Elyan* Sheepy: *Elyan is happy that he's getting attention. Maybe. Does water have feelings like happiness? Who knows* Arsé-kun: *he sure does. probably* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! The feeling of my shoes on the floor is great! Breathing in and out... Everything I couldn't quite feel before. Arsé-kun: Kay: Feel this overhead. *he throws a cushion at Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf gets bonked with it* Sheepy: Jauf: Good aim, good aim! Sheepy: Jauf: You got me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I've wanted to do that for a while. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I'll leave my retaliation for when I feel more used to my body! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm in danger. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Nobody could die to a cushion. Not even you. Arsé-kun: Kay: The cushion isn't what I'm worried about. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, you're here so I'm putting your ass to work. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, yes? With what? Sheepy: Jauf: What wofk? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your turn to cook. Wow my stupid ass. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! I love to cook! You know, though... Sheepy: Jauf: You have to be careful which medieval knight you let into your kitchen. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why? They that dumb? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it's not stupidity... Sheepy: Jauf: Beddy's cooking could kill a man. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yours, right? Not this one? Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause if you mean this one, you're catching these hands. Sheepy: Jauf: Mine, of course. He cooks like he can't taste anything. Sheepy: Jauf: Not just that. With a guy like him, you can't trust him to use good ingredients. Sheepy: Jauf: He might give you food poisoning by using rotten ingredients. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Gotcha. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, let me treat you to my first meal since I got my body back! Arsé-kun: Kay: Go for it. Sheepy: *Jauf begins cooking!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching Jaufre through the wall* Sheepy: *Jauf looks genuinely happy! Focused! In his element!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is glad for him but also painfully, violently jealous* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur? What are you doing? Arsé-kun: *Arthur comes out of the wall* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Watching Jaufre cook. Sheepy: Aru:......Cook? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's managed to somehow regain physical form. I can't say I'm not jealous. Sheepy: Aru: That's scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The kitchen is the only room we can let our guard around him, thankfully... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... But I like his cooking. Sheepy: Aru: It's...not like Beddy's? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Heavens no. Jaufre is a wonderful cook. Sheepy: Aru: So we won't die... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Certainly not. Sheepy: Aru: That's good to know! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do wonder if Kay and Bedivere allowed this.. Sheepy: Aru: I don't think it's safe to try to stop him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor do I. He enjoys it, so I'll let it happen. Sheepy: Aru: And he's now more capable than ever of being a murder machine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But also capable of dying. Sheepy: Aru: I don't think death could stop him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is fair. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps we should ask if he's permitted to be there. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe... but if he isn't, we should maybe just give him permission... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Agreed. Arsé-kun: *Arthur and Aru leave the room I guess?* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey. Jauf's cooking tonight. Sheepy: Aru: Why? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's doin' work for all the bumming around he's done. Sheepy: Aru: He's never going ti work off all of that bumming around... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's a damn start. Sheepy: Bedi: Seeing two of him... wasn't exactly my plan for today. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't think that was anyone's plan. Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cept maybe Orbs over here. Arsé-kun: Yog: ^^ Sheepy: Bedi: It was absolutely his plan if he's the one who gifted the body to Jaufte. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct statement. Addition: I didn't make it. I only altered it to match. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: Like plastic surgery. Arsé-kun: Yog: ...? Sheepy: Bedi: It's when... ummmm... Sheepy: Bedi: They put plastic under your skin to make you look different...maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: But isn't plastic poisonous to eat? Arsé-kun: Yog: That sounds miserable. Sheepy: Bedi: I agree. Arsé-kun: Kay: Me too Sheepy: Aru: I wonder if Merlin can plastic surgery himself? Arsé-kun: Yog: Probably? Sheepy: Aru: Beddy can do it but not intentionally... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? Sheepy: Aru: Imagine coming home one day to Merlin being someone else. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, you don't know? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The little I do know I was asked to keep secret. Sheepy: Aru: Sometimes he takes naps on the floor. Sheepy: Aru: I found him like that once and he was different. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....??? Sheepy: Aru: He was fluffy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Sheepy: Aru: You have to be careful or you might step on him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do know of that habit. It's the rest of what you've stated that I'm unfamiliar with. Sheepy: Aru: I don't really know... Maybe like a satyr, but a kitty? Like a lion? Beddy thinks lions are scary, so maybe not that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This must be a new development, then. Sheepy: Aru: So you've never seen that before... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll blame my Merlin for it until I know otherwise. Sheepy: Aru: Would Teacher do that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would he not? Sheepy: Aru: Maybe not to Beddy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Who knows? Sheepy: Aru: Because Beddy would mope. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose that's true. Sheepy: Aru: But maybe Teacher would be mean like that... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You never know with him. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is always unpredictable... Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking of whomst. Sheepy: Aru:? Arsé-kun: Yog: He recently made a prediction to Jaufre, and I do believe Jaufre has forgotten about it. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Yog: Really. He predicted Jaufre would be crushed. I do hope he hears this and manages to avert that. Sheepy: Aru: Crushed?! Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps not literally. He was not clear. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can't say when, as I'm not currently looking. Sheepy: *Suddenly, there's the loud noise of a bunch of things hitting the ground in the kitchen all at once! A few apples roll into the room.* Arsé-kun: Yog: And so it comes to pass. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm okay!! Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up to see what the hell happened* Sheepy: *Jauf is knee deep in apples and holding an umbrella.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Well, Grif will be happy. Sheepy: Jauf: My apples... Sheepy: Jauf: They're probably all bruised now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who cares? *he picks one up and trudges through the apples to wash it off* Sheepy: *Jauf is picking them up and putting them back in his inventory* Arsé-kun: *Occasionally an apple pops back out. Maybe Kay could help. Which he does.* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Looks like I'm accidentally making more. Sheepy: Jauf: This is really troublesome!! Arsé-kun: Kay: *exasperated* How are you doing that on accident?? Sheepy: Jauf: No idea! Arsé-kun: Kay: for fuck's sake. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... *math major business brain thinking* Couldn't we sell 'em? Sheepy: Jauf: We could. But to whom? Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't get that far. Sheepy: Jauf: We can think on it. Arsé-kun: Kay: We've probably got time. Arsé-kun: *Kay's still unnamed slime has found the apples. Eatta an apple* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe. Arsé-kun: *Sound of someone falling off the sofa from the other room* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Sheepy: *Jauf goes to look* Arsé-kun: *It was Yog, who is now sitting on the floor and trying to pull yellow goop off of his face (without resorting to being eldritch in public)* Sheepy: Jauf:?! My friend?! Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius* 'm fine! I should've been paying attention! Sheepy: Jauf: The threat is still present, I assume! Sheepy: *Jauf takes out a sword from his inventory* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* Correct. Don't worry about me, this is an inconvenience. Sheepy: *Grif enters* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* Horrible timing, Griflet. Your uncle is around. Sheepy: Grif:?! My face has been stolen, too... Sheepy: Grif: This is Uncle? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* No, that's Jaufre. Save the conversation for after. Sheepy: Grif: So confusing... Sheepy: Grif: So many apples... wow. Sheepy: Grif: Christmas came early... yes. Sheepy: *Jauf is more concerned with finding Hastur* Arsé-kun: *That implies Hastur is able to be subtle. That implies he isn't right there* Sheepy: Jauf: For what reason are you paying us a visit? Arsé-kun: Hastur: For my own amusement, quite simply. Am I interrupting a plot point? Sheepy: Jauf: I'm busy cooking. If you stick around and don't cause more trouble, you can have some. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Hmmm. I can admit that is a tempting offer. Sheepy: Jauf: While you're here, maybe you'd like to buy an apple or two. As you can see, I have some extras. Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hastur: With your luck, by the time we conclude a selling scene, they will have been devoured. Sheepy: Jauf: True, true. Arsé-kun: Hastur: In the end, no point to it all. I have better-og things to be doing. Sheepy: Jauf: That's fair! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'll leave you with this and then exit stage left. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Sheepy: Jauf: No need for a gift. Your presence is enough of one. Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hastur: No, no. Arsé-kun: *Hastur strolls past Jaufre, claps him on the back (wet...), and disappears into the kitchen without disturbing the apples. S somehow* Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf:......I let my guard down. Arsé-kun: Yog: *finally getting the goop off of his face* What have you done now? Sheepy: Jauf: He got me, I'm pretty sure. Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... Let me pull it off. Sheepy: Jauf: If I go out, the damage might be worse. Arsé-kun: Yog: Let me remove it. Griflet, come stand guard. Your beloved uncle tagged Jaufre. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif stands guard as requested.* Arsé-kun: *Yog gets up to remove the goop off of Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf doesn't move.* Arsé-kun: *Yog starts trying to pull it off. This stuff sucks* Sheepy: *Jauf is putting off bad vibes. He's getting irritated. No touch him.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I know, I'm sorry. Fight it for a few more moments. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't touch me. Arsé-kun: Yog: My hands are not touching you. Arsé-kun: *Yog's got a whole handful of goop and is slowly pulling it off* Sheepy: *...Unfortunately, he's also a berserker at heart! The second Yog attempts removing the goo again, Jauf suddenly whips around and slashes through him with his sword!* Sheepy: Jauf: DON'T TOUCH ME! Arsé-kun: *Yog is struck down, upper half easily ripped open. He's leaking purple, milky liquid, and his insides look exactly the same. Space-y* Arsé-kun: Yog: That is unfortunate... Sheepy: Grif: Dad?! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm fine. Defend yourself. Sheepy: *Grif talking turned Jauf's attention to him. With an angry yell, Jauf suddenly lunges for him! Grif barely blocks his attack.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching through the wall. He retreats* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do NOT go out there. Sheepy: Aru: What's happening...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yellow hood got Jaufre. He's fighting Sir Griflet. Sheepy: *Jauf screams a very familiar phrase about tearing Grif to shreds.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I very heavily recommend those of you with blood do not leave this room. Arsé-kun: *Kay annoyance.png* Sheepy: Aru: He got... Jauf? W...well, Griflet's really strong, so he should be okay, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet's going to die. Sheepy: *The pained cry from Grif implies that he is Not Okay* Arsé-kun: Kay: My carpet again....... Arsé-kun: *Kay's trying very hard to not think about how hurt Grif must be to cry out about it. Definitely not bleeding everywhere. Definitely not. Def-* Sheepy: *The fighting noises get closer before something hits the door loudly and falls with a "thunk' in front of it.* Sheepy: *The fighting noises get closer before something hits the door loudly and falls with a "thunk' in front of it.* Sheepy: *Blood starts oozing under the door.* Arsé-kun: *Kay IMMEDIATELY does a full about face and starts watching Merlin paint. Hm, yes, this painting is made out of paint* Sheepy: *Whatever's on the other side of the door isn't moving.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... *finally tuning back in to what's going on* ...? ?? Sheepy: *It's totally quiet on the other side, but a strong presence can be felt.* Arsé-kun: *meaty thwack* Sheepy: *Jauf decapitates Yog. An unfriendly act.* Arsé-kun: Yog: *From who fucking KNOWS where* that's rude. Sheepy: *Jauf is no stranger to being rude.* Arsé-kun: *you know the rules and so do i, its time to die* Sheepy: *After a long silence, a sword suddenly cuts a gash in the door!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin shifts to in front of Bedi and Kay, holding the paintbrush like a wand.* Sheepy: *Something in front of the door is shoved out if the way. Jauf starts peering through the hole he made! He looks like a bloodthirsty beast stalking prey.* Sheepy: *His gaze skips over Merlin and stops on Aru. Prey Found* Arsé-kun: *Merlin casts a magic missile, which punches through the door and into Jauf* Sheepy: Jauf: --!! Sheepy: *Jauf, in a fit of rage, begjns breaking the door down!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, hand me Caliburn. Sheepy: Jauf: MOOORRRDREEEDDD! I'LL TEAR YOU TO SHREDS! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now! Sheepy: *Aru shakily gives Arthur Caliburn* Arsé-kun: *Arthur arms himself and immediately blocks Jaufre's path* Sheepy: Jauf: OUT OF MY WAY!! *Jauf attacks Arthur!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Arthur easily parries the blow and shoves Jauf back a bit!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. Down. Sheepy: Jauf: ARTHUR!! IF YOU'LL STAND IN THE WAY OF ME DEFENDING YOU, I'LL REND YOU LIMB FOR LIMB AS WELL!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm already dead! I'd like to see you try! Sheepy: *Jauf goes after Arthur once more!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur misses the block and gets a nice gash across his face for his efforts! Despite, you know. Being a ghost* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!? Sheepy: *Jauf approaches!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur swings at Jauf's legs!* Sheepy: *Jauf manages to evade by backing off!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur lunges at him!* Sheepy: Jauf: Arrthuuurrr...! I'll protect you... no matter what! Sheepy: *Jauf is unsuccessful and ends up getting hit in the head!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: How can you protect me if you kill me? Think, Sir Jaufre! Sheepy: *Jauf is confused! He backs off some more* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Down, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Arthur...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not question me. Kneel down. Sheepy: Jauf: *He slowly kneels down, clearly trying to resist the urge to cut Arthur down* Sheepy: Jauf:....back! Sheepy: Jauf: On my... back! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sit still. I'll get it. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't touch me! *He's starting to get aggressive again.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I won't touch you, Jaufre. You have my word. Would I lie to you? Sheepy: Jauf: On my back... it's on my back...! Sheepy: Jauf: Let my guard down...! It's on my... Arsé-kun: *Arthur zips around to Jauf's backside and slices a chunk of goop off!* Sheepy: Jauf:...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: One more. Sheepy: *Jauf stays still.* Arsé-kun: *The rest is cut clean off!* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do watch yourself in the future. Mad or not, threatening my charge will result in facing me. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! You're lucky I held myself back, my king! I could have crushed you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not concerned about myself. Sheepy: Jauf:....Very sorry for threatening you, Aru. Sheepy: Aru: You weren't...really... ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: can someone tell me what's going on here?? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, yes. Sheepy: Jauf: I accidentally slew Griflet. Very sorry about all the trouble I've caused. Sheepy: *Grif is in the background, cleaning up his own blood with a mop* Arsé-kun: *Yog has tentacles coming out of who knows where to help him, while Yog also patches up h-himself.* Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry to you as well, my friend! Ah, and Griflet. Arsé-kun: Yog: It was an inconvenience at most. Griflet was far worse off. Sheepy: Grif: My arms were so far away... Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Legs... Arsé-kun: *kay is being SO brave right now* Sheepy: Grif: Needed my legs to get my arms but my arms to get my legs... yes. Arsé-kun: *KAY IS BEING SO FUCKING BRAVE RIGHT NOW* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Jauf is so kind... Arsé-kun: *Arthur returns Caliburn to Aru* Sheepy: Grif: So many apples... which do I choose? Hmm... Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, focus please. Sheepy: Aru:...Thank you for protecting me. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You are very welcome. Why would I ever not? Sheepy: Aru: Because I, um... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... .... Ah. I admittedly never saw it at first, so why would it affect me now? Sheepy: Aru: I hope it doesn't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This part doesn't. Sheepy: Jauf: Can you imagine if my king wasn't there? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you for stopping me, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. Were I not here, I'm sure the young wizard would have shot you. Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry about using your name like that. It was very rude of me. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm, he did, but it mainly just made me more mad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pay the former no mind. The second, I mean more. Sheepy: Jauf: My king, not to ruin the scene... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Actually, there is no current reason for you to not use my name. If Bedwyr can, so can you-- Hm? Sheepy: Jauf: You're bleeding. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... So I am. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! My king is such a joker! Sheepy: Jauf: I could never call you by your name. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Permission is granted despite your commentary. *he grabs his cape and puts it against his face* Sheepy: Jauf: It would be so disrespectful. My king has all of my respect! Arsé-kun: *Kay just has his entire face pressed into Bedi's shoulder. he's so brave and cool and powerful and not going to cry* Sheepy: Bedi: ...*He hugs Kay. He's going to try to help!* Arsé-kun: *This helps a lot. Merlin joins in* Sheepy: *Grif has picked up one of the more bloody apples and is eating it while cleaning despite it being covered in his own blood.* Sheepy: Jauf: I know I've caused a lot of trouble on my first day of getting my body back, but I hope you can forgive me. *He bows* Very sorry! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It wasn't your intentional doing. Sheepy: Jauf: This time! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Ugh. Don't do it on purpose. Sheepy: Jauf: I won't. Arsé-kun: *kitchen timer dings* Sheepy: Jauf: Food's ready!! *He dashes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! I'm starving! *he follows Jauf* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I am so sorry for Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Bedi: It's... not fine, but we can't do anything about it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's really not acceptable, even by my standards.... Again, very sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll be sure to have him repair all the damages before tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Can he really do that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know, but knowing him? Most likely. Sheepy: Aru: Was he really going to kill me? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Unsure. If he truly saw you as... Ah.... I hope not. Sheepy: Aru:...He's so scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. I pray that doesn't happen again. Sheepy: Aru: Me too... Beddy's so easygoing, but Jauf... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Is really something else. Sheepy: Aru: It's hard to believe that they're cousins. Arsé-kun: *Kay drags Bedi out of scene so they can fucking eat. hungry. kay also needs to bully jaufre* Arsé-kun: Arthur: It really is. Sheepy: *Aru, unsurprisingly, has no appetite.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You're not going? Sheepy: Aru: I'm not really hungry... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand. *he throws his cape over her shoulders* Sheepy: Aru: ...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. You can join them later on. I need a moment as well. Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts his head in his hands and just... Groans. Ughhhhhhhhh.* heepy: Aru: *She pulls the cloak closer yo herself* ...I think he hates me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He does not. He was berserk from an outside force, and mistook you for.... I need not say. Jaufre hates him, not you. Sheepy: Aru: But I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, you're not. Please do not expect logic from a berserker. Sheepy: Aru: I know. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you for protecting me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You don't need to thank me for that. I would do that for any reason. Sheepy: Aru:?! ...W-well, even so. Arsé-kun: Kay: *leaning in* You glued to the floor or something? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, umm.. Sheepy: Aru: I'm not hungry, but thanks for checking on me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what the hell did I bring it with me for?? Shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll throw it in the microwave for you then for later. Sheepy: Aru: Sorry. Thank you! Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves. He can be heard distantly saying something along the lines of "if you can do it for grif you can do it for my sister"* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *Very Visible Envy* Sheepy: Aru:....I hope you can get your body back soon. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As do I, thank you.

Arsé-kun: -Saturday, November 27th- Sheepy: *Holmes is moping in the waiting room. He is sad and lonely and has no companions.* Arsé-kun: *A chair across from Holmes turns around. This would be more mysterious if Jack wasn't painfully obvious.* Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, it's you... I heard that you've improved. Arsé-kun: Jack: I have. Angel finally got the mix right. You're still alive, huh? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. It takes a lot to kill me. Arsé-kun: Jack: I noticed! Sheepy: Holmes: I also have Watson to patch me up when I'm hurt. Arsé-kun: Watson: Watson always will. Sherlock, you're still here? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Was there somewhere I was supposed to be? Arsé-kun: Watson: No. I figured you'd find something to do. Sheepy: Holmes: I did. Sheepy: Holmes: Sitting here bored, sad, and lonely. Arsé-kun: Watson: Moping is not an activity. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes: It's one of the things I do more than anything else. Arsé-kun: *Jack considers offering Holmes a knife. Watson is right there, though.* Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe you don't consider it an activity because you never partake in it? Arsé-kun: Watson: I am not going to answer that in a public space. Sheepy: Holmes: Everyone mopes. Arsé-kun: Watson: Nothing unusual about that. Why don't you see if anyone needs help with anything? Sheepy: Holmes: I did that yesterday. I came across Kay. Sheepy: Holmes: He cut his hand, so I gave him some bandages. The security guard ate a slug. Arsé-kun: Watson: ....... Arsé-kun: Jack: His friends are still stupid, but one of them... Completely beyond me. Sheepy: Holmes: What happened? Arsé-kun: Jack: Tristan. *As if this explains anything.* Sheepy: Holmes: Tristan? I watched him jump out a window once. What about him? Arsé-kun: Jack: I was curious about his ocular condition, but I had to tolerate him in the meantime. I also only confirmed what was already known. Sheepy: Holmes: I feel sorry for you. Arsé-kun: Jack: Don't do that. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, I can't help it after hearing that. Sheepy: Holmes: Did you find anything interesting? Arsé-kun: Jack: His blindness is genuine, but I have no answer for the little he can see. It's completely outside my field. Arsé-kun: Jack: He's also so frustrating that I almost stabbed him. I don't like him. Sheepy: Holmes: Good on you for having enough self control not to stab him! Sheepy: Holmes: He's a walking headache. You would think telling him not to jump out of third story windows would get through to him. It doesn't. Arsé-kun: Jack: He, what Sheepy: Holmes: That's the distressing part. Sheepy: Holmes: He flew. Arsé-kun: Jack: ..... I want that man torn open for an autopsy. I'll do it myself if I have to. Sheepy: Holmes: It wasn't with wings, by the way. Sheepy: Holmes: He utilized the sound waves produced from his harp to allow himself to glide. Sheepy: Holmes: That was his explanation. Arsé-kun: Jack: ??????????????????????? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't understand it either. Sheepy: Holmes: While I'm certain the students here recognize that that is just a certified "Tristan thing" and not something others can do, I don't want them to get any ideas. Arsé-kun: Watson: I doubt they will. That would mean acting like Tristan. Sheepy: Holmes: Nobody could do that. Arsé-kun: *Raph, who also did in fact jump out a window some time in the past two months, opts not to comment and instead sits down and waits to be noticed* Sheepy: Holmes: Raphael, what do you make of it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think we need more information before we judge. Sheepy: Holmes: Hm... you're probably right. Sheepy: Holmes: By the way, did you need something from me? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope! Curious about how your you-know-whats are doing, but nope! Just wanted to say hi! Sheepy: Holmes: My...? Sheepy: Holmes:..... Arsé-kun: Raph: Show me the goods, Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't use them, really... Arsé-kun: Raph: You probably should. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, thanks for the suggestion, Watson... Arsé-kun: Watson: I agree with him entirely. You don't want them atrophying. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: *Holmes spreads spreads out his wings, grimacing.* Arsé-kun: Raph: That shouldn't hurt. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say. Arsé-kun: Jack: How long will it take ya to realize you could be doing detective work without needing to walk everywhere? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I enjoy walking. Arsé-kun: Jack: Loser. Sheepy: Holmes: It's relaxing. Sheepy: Holmes: How do they look? Arsé-kun: Raph: Better than they did, but definite signs of underuse. At least stretch them daily, please. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Is just putting them away and forgetting they exist not an option? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. That can lead to back problems. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's like asking if never using your arms won't damage your shoulders. Sheepy: Holmes: But it never impacted me before. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's the part that doesn't make sense... Arsé-kun: *Watson just gives Holmes A Look™* Sheepy: Holmes: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Watson: Explains some of your back pain, doesn't it? Sheepy: Holmes:........ Arsé-kun: Raph: *ah.* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha, I have no clue what you're talking about... Arsé-kun: Watson: Lying to my face? In public? Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... it's not lies... Sheepy: Holmes: Is there really no way to not have to deal with them? I don't want them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not that I'm willing to do, no. Sheepy: Holmes: They're useless wastes of space and I can't even throw them away like I do with other wastes of space... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Watson: At least you have yours. Be goddamn grateful. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't want them. They feel alien. Seeing them feels wrong. Why should I be grateful for something I'd get rid of in a heartbeat? Sheepy: Holmes: Would you rather have them? I'd give them to you if I could. Arsé-kun: Watson: Admittedly, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I would say to consider them yours, if I could remove them. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Unfortunately.... I really, really cannot recommend that. Sheepy: Holmes: Why not? Sheepy: Holmes: People remove tonsils all the time. Arsé-kun: Raph: Damage to your skeleton and muscular systems, among other things. Sheepy: Holmes: ... Sheepy: Holmes: But I'm human. Humans don't need them. Every time I catch a glimpse of them, they threaten my sense of humanity. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can have additional features and still be human. Sheepy: Holmes: But I never agreed to these... Arsé-kun: Raph: Neither did I. No one agrees to be born who they are. Sheepy: Holmes: Had they not come out, I would have been eaten for sure. Couldn't Ignis have taken them with him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Had he taken them, I doubt you would have survived it. Sheepy: Holmes: How complicated... Sheepy: Holmes: No one will remove them for me and I can't... Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I'll look into it. I'm sure there's a way to do it properly. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, just so you know... Sheepy: Holmes: If you're considering scissors, they don't work. They just break and leave the wing unharmed. That's my hypothesis, anyway. Not that I have attempted this. Arsé-kun: Watson: Are You Fucking Stupid? Sheepy: Holmes: No, of course not. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you'd succeeded, you would have bled to death. I clearly wasn't around for this clownery. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm putting childlocks on the cutlery now, just for you. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course not. Because it never happened... Arsé-kun: Watson: Broken scissors in the trash can. I am not blind, Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: I can get through a childlock. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so... Sheepy: Holmes: It won't work. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't try again or I'll revoke your hand rights. Sheepy: Holmes:.........My hand rights??? Arsé-kun: Jack: I lost those once. It was miserable! Sheepy: Holmes: What? Sheepy: Holmes: So far, the only weakness I've pinpointed is... Sheepy: Holmes: Whatever I say, you will lock away under the distrusting belief that I will attempt to take matters into my own hands while you're not around. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's obvious. Sheepy: Holmes: It is, but the second I voice it, I'll lose rights to it. Arsé-kun: Watson: You never had lighter rights to begin with. Sheepy: Holmes: You trust me so little. It hurts me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll confirm this just for you. *he takes his wings out and folds one around his arm. splotchy ass feathers ass* Fire can leave permanent damage. Sheepy: Holmes: But maybe not remove it... Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: Although... Sheepy: Holmes: If they'd been there since I could remember, maybe they wouldn't seem unnatural to me. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... We'll need to ask... Him, why he didn't say anything. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft... Sheepy: Holmes: He knew all along, didn't he? Arsé-kun: Watson: He is your brother. I'd say probably. Sheepy: Holmes: It may have been just to mess with me, but it's still a good idea to ask him. Sheepy: Holmes: It's the fact that I'm finding them so late that's the issue, I think... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's like finding out you had a second set of arms. It would be disorienting. Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Uncomfortable or not, you do need to use them at least a little bit. Sheepy: Holmes: Fine, fine... Sheepy: Holmes: If I have to, I will. Sheepy: Holmes: ....How do I go about that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Just stretch them every so often. I'm not going to force you to actually use-use them yet. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha... I see..... Sheepy: Holmes: By the way, Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks conflicted on whether or not he wants to continue the sentence.* Arsé-kun: Watson: ..? Sheepy: Holmes: Did you have them? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Watson: That's what some of my back scars are. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: I can understand your reaction, then... Arsé-kun: Watson: Take care of yours or so help me God. Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose I have no choice... Sheepy: Holmes: ....But that means... It's possible to lose them and not die... Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not an angel. Sheepy: Holmes: Why would it be any different? Arsé-kun: Watson: Functionality. Also, I am incredibly damaged and you know this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Yes, I know. Arsé-kun: Watson: Things I probably should have told you about and never did, part twelve... Or fifty. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't blame you for not telling me. We all have our secrets. Arsé-kun: Watson: We're married. Sheepy: Holmes: Even married people have secrets they don't want their spouse knowing. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, I think you have me beat in that department. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha. Of the ones I don't remember. Arsé-kun: *Raph pulled out a clipboard at some point and is silently doing his job. Thanks bud* Sheepy: Holmes: But of the ones I do... There aren't many, considering we're rarely apart for very long. I'd have no chance to pick up secrets of my own. Arsé-kun: Watson: There's probably something I don't know about. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not too concerned. You're terrible at lying and the only things you tend to hide are how you didn't eat again and whatever you're up to with your buddy. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... harsh but true. Sheepy: Holmes: I guess I should be happy that you aren't at all concerned. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I need to pick up more secrets so I can be mysterious and on even footing with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: You won't. You're a god-awful liar. Sheepy: Holmes: My brain suddenly just starts urging me to tack the truth onto what I say. It's like it's totally opposed to me lying. Arsé-kun: Raph: *scribbling that down. Could be useful!* Sheepy: Holmes: And for my other secrets... Sheepy: Holmes: You can probably learn them by bribing Mycroft. Arsé-kun: Watson: List of things I never thought I'd be doing: Bribing your gambling addicted brother. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe we should drag him to Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes:....Is that under his jurisdiction? Arsé-kun: Raph: No, but I'd like to speak to him anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe we can bribe him to speak to you. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe if I ask him nicely, he'll do it. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe bribing isn't necessary? Arsé-kun: Watson: He has told us nothing. Sheepy: Holmes:...Bribing it is. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Where does he live? I forget. Arsé-kun: Watson: If I knew, I would tell you. Sheepy: Holmes: You don't know either, hm... Sheepy: Holmes: I recall him telling me at one point. Sheepy: Holmes: I said that I'd remember it, and then later that day I realized I'd forgotten and hadn't written it down. Sheepy: Holmes: But admitting that would be... Arsé-kun: Watson: A free ticket to being teased town. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if he doesn't have me to tease, who will he have? Arsé-kun: Watson: Anyone who breathes. Sheepy: Holmes: .....Very true. So why me? Arsé-kun: Watson: He's your brother. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't tease him. Sheepy: Holmes:....Well, it's been a while anyway. I should check on him to make sure he's okay. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll try to find his phone number. Sheepy: Holmes: I may have it in my phone. Arsé-kun: Watson: The keyword is "may". Sheepy: Holmes: I have so many numbers added to my phone. Sheepy: *Holmes pulls out his phone and starts skimming through his contacts* Sheepy: Holmes: They should add folders one day. Arsé-kun: Watson: Reasonably, it'd be under H or M. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes... Sheepy: Holmes: Reasonably. A reasonable person would do that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Right, and we're talking about your brother. Sheepy: Holmes: And I let him put it in. Arsé-kun: Watson: You may as well not have it at all. Sheepy: Holmes: If I had folders, this would be simpler. Unfortunately, I don't. Sheepy: Holmes: .............? Sheepy: Holmes: "#1 Brother (and voted sexiest man alive 0 years in a row)"...This isn't him, for sure. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... That is him, without a doubt. Who else would? Sheepy: Holmes: #1 brother...? Arsé-kun: Watson: You let him do it. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] We need to talk. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] oh no. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] What are these? Sheepy: *Holmes takes a picture of himself, wings out, and sends it to Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You still have those?!?! Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Still...? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Maybe #1 Brother (and voted sexiest man alive 0 years in a row) would like to explain what's going on? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I would not! 🦁 Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] $20 Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You sure do have wings. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] You're the key to unlocking my secrets. I will pursue you to the ends of the Earth until I get what I want. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] offer $20 more for lore Sheepy: Holmes: What a cheapskate... Arsé-kun: Watson: What a nuisance. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Fine. $40. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I didn't tell you because you were happier as a human. Happiest I've ever seen you. WYA? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Hospital with Watson. Please tell me more. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I said where, Sher! There are a million hospitals! Sheepy: *Holmes tells him his current location.* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You? There? Huh? Huh??? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Yes. I work here when I'm not on cases. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Is there anything I should know before I barge in? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] If the security guard picks a fight with you, do not fight him. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] You cannot kill him in any way that is meaningful. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Fungi. Got it. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] No, just an infinite number of lives. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I found the building. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Great work. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I can't be assed to go any further. I arrived. Meet me here. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Where is "here"? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Hospital. Front door. A medieval knight is most certainly chasing me, Sheepy: *Holmes goes to the front door of the hospital to meet up with Mycroft* Arsé-kun: *Raph and Watson go with. Watson stops to glare at the inevitable eavesdroppers on the way.* Sheepy: Grif: No where to run now. You're surrounded on both sides. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You have a severe misunderstanding of how good I am at running. Sheepy: Grif: Uh....Hm... Sheepy: Grif:......... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm not fighting you. That'd take too much effort, and I just got here to see my brother. Sheepy: Grif: Hah? Sheepy: Grif: You... Sheepy: Grif:........... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Sherlock Holmes. He's my little brother. Sheepy: Grif: Time waster. You could have said so earlier and I wouldn't have needed to chase you down. Horrible, horrible. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You didn't ask. How was I meant to know I'd be chased down by a knight cosplayer? Sheepy: Grif:........Paimon, define cosplayer. Arsé-kun: Yog: Certainly. Definition: the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game. Or, in this case, history. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Yog: Therefore, a good assumption but also an incorrect one, as your armor is functional. Sheepy: Grif: This is not historical cosplay, though. It is real armor intended to protect me from enemies. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Griflet what did I just say? Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Well, yes. Is that all you needed? Sheepy: Grif: Thank you. Yes. Arsé-kun: *A small heart from Grif's inventory, from Paimon. Appreciated!!!* Sheepy: *While Mycroft is distracted with Grif, Holmes goes in for the hair ruffle!* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: My HAIR!! Sheepy: Holmes: Got you!!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'll let it go this time!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because you owe me 40 dollars anyway! Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *Watson is here! Raph is here! Raph has stopped and is staring* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Sheepy: Holmes: How expensive...I hope you make it worth it. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Sure thing. "Sherlock" was meant to be a temporary name, but I gave you options and that's the one you picked. I don't know if you remember that! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Not that it's very far off from your old name. Can I deadname you? Do you want me to tell you that? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because I www-- *he's caught sight of Raphael and paused* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: Mikhae?? Arsé-kun: *Raph looks delighted, then confused. Raises a hand slightly to point at Holmes, looks at Mycroft, squints, and then seems surprised* Arsé-kun: Raph: Huh! I see! Sorry, don't let me interrupt you! Sheepy: Holmes: ....What? Sheepy: Holmes: ...I... don't remember that, no. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: That was post-you smashing your head against rocks, so I guess that makes sense! Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember hitting my head on rocks, but I trust that that happened. Sheepy: Holmes: What was my original name? Who was I? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Your name was Sheratiel. An angel of Leo, assistant of Verchiel- They were affection, Leo, the sun, and some other stuff, I don't remember. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: None of that is familiar to me. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: And the most unemotional bastard I had the pleasure of working with. Sheepy: Holmes: People do often portray me as unemotional or cold in media, but... that feels very wrong to me. Sheepy: Holmes: This just sounds like a completely different person. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It basically is, sort of. It's still you, but I like you better than him! Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you, but don't let him hear that. You may hurt his feelings. Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Ahaha! He had those? That's news to me! Sheepy: Holmes: Didn't he? Maybe he just wasn't very good at showing them. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: He could show them. Not well, but they were there. Sheepy: Holmes: That's something. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Look at you, defending him. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I was once him. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I can dunk him, and I can dunk you. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say, but you didn't even notice me sneak up on you earlier. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'd dunk you into a leaf pile, but that means getting up. Sheepy: Holmes: That's what cowards say to excuse their inaction. Arsé-kun: *Raph is furiously taking notes on his clipboard. Gay scientist note-taking crimes* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... Well, if you insist. Sheepy: *Holmes looks smug, an unusual expression on his face. An expression that will absolutely be wiped off of his face soon enough.* Arsé-kun: *An expression that's left behind as Holmes gets tackled into a big ol' leaf pile by his brother.* Sheepy: Holmes: Oof-!! Arsé-kun: Watson: On this day, we lost both Holmes to the leaves, amen. Sheepy: Grif: You know, there lurks something under certain leaf piles. Arsé-kun: Watson: Good afternoon, Griflet. Do explain. Sheepy: Grif: This is not one of them. Sheepy: Grif: The Crumpetmonger. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Go on. Sheepy: Grif: It's called that because it smells like it's been baking. Sheepy: Grif: Do you feel it looking back at you? Sheepy: Grif: When you look at the moon. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't believe so, no. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, please stop telling people about the Sandbox Clown. I don't want you to unlock it's encounter somehow- Sheepy: Grif: ...? Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll be eating those words. Don't leave that area. I need to handle something. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... scary. Arsé-kun: *The only person in this present group not accustomed to Distant Eldritch Nukes is Mycroft.* Sheepy: Holmes:....So stay out of leaf piles? Sheepy: *Holmes has leaves in his hair now.* Arsé-kun: Watson: You of all people should be safe, all things considered. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Is? Is that sort of thing normal here? Sheepy: Holmes: Sort of, but not to that degree. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: That's scary. I'm staying here. Sheepy: Holmes: Here, on campus? What about your house? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm staying here, in this pile, until that stops. Arsé-kun: *and it doesn't stop. unusual number of nukes going on here. not literal nukes but a lot of eldritch magic being thrown around* Sheepy: Holmes: Usually, Griflet deals with them before they're a concern. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... not this. Arsé-kun: *Aza wordlessly leans around Holmes. Hello I am here now* Sheepy: Holmes: My friend, you're here, too. This is my brother, Mycroft. Sheepy: Grif: Wow, Grandpa is here. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft, this is my friend. *He gestures to Aza* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... I. I see... Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *he looks at Mycroft briefly before looking back to Griflet* ... Griflet. Why is Yog-Sothoth outside of his prison? Sheepy: Grif: The Sandbox Clown has appeared on the campus. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Is that what they are called here? heepy: Grif: Normally, it would not leave without a meal. Sheepy: Grif: It has many names. Arsé-kun: Aza: Most of my children do. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ????????????????????????????????????? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Especially Uncle. Sheepy: Grif: He will return back after he is done. Is that okay? Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... I will allow it this instance. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... very kind. Thank you, Grandpa. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *looking to Holmes for an explanation* Sheepy: Holmes: This is Azathoth. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ..... Okay. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Too much? Sheepy: Holmes: A lot has happened recently. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It's a bit much, yes. Arsé-kun: *Aza has taken to leaning around Grif instead. hello grandson* Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I have more for you! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, no. Sheepy: Holmes: Something strange happened before I discovered these. *He gestures to his wings* Sheepy: Holmes: So, there's this angel that Raphael is taking care of. Sheepy: Holmes: He touched me and I thought I was going to die. All the strength was just sapped out of me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why didn't you just ask me? Sheepy: Holmes: Ask you what? Sheepy: Holmes: Why that happened? Arsé-kun: Raph: Presumably how he did that or why? Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: I guessed that he could drain people's life out of them to replenish his own, just like in video games. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's basically correct, except only energy and only from other angels. I don't want him attempting this on anyone else. Sheepy: Holmes: That's frightening. Arsé-kun: Raph: Instead of resting like anyone else would when injured, his programming demands he find a source of energy and Immediately. I've had no progress breaking that one. Sheepy: Holmes: Hm... Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe he was someone whose job never allowed them to rest for very long. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I'm not gonna scare Mycroft with the details of that one. Sheepy: Holmes: Presumably, he fought among angels, making them the best possible choice for batteries. Sheepy: Holmes: I think he attacked angels rather than being allied with them, because otherwise no one would ally with a man who would drain them without warning. Arsé-kun: Raph: Both. Allied and attacked. I won't be explaining that. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Apologies, but... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Yeah, go on. Everyone else knows who Il is already. May as well. Sheepy: Holmes: He's always been very touchy about rules, I've noticed. Arsé-kun: Raph: I feel like I've talked about this with you in radius before. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... But if it takes you logicking it out to remember, go ahead. Sheepy: Holmes: I see. That means little to me. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... It will if he decides you've sinned, or if he notices your companion is here. Sheepy: Holmes: Azathoth isn't doing anything wrong. Is hanging out with your grandson such a crime? Arsé-kun: Raph: Being a non-earthly entity of destruction is probably enough for Il's programming, unfortunately. Sheepy: Holmes: Isn't attacking others unprompted a greater crime? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's specifically programmed to not accept that as a valid point, unfortunately, or he would have self-terminated a long time ago. Arsé-kun: Raph: After all, a non-sentient machine can't exactly sin. Sheepy: Holmes: Yet he seems sentient. Sheepy: Holmes:....While simultaneously not feeling quite sentient. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is working on it. Sheepy: Holmes: Sometimes he seems to be completely normal. Other times he feels like he's only imitating others. Sometimes it seems like he's buffering and trying to load a response. Arsé-kun: Raph: All of the above is correct. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes:....By the way. Sheepy: Holmes: Where is Il? Hopefully he isn't out. Something like this would really rile him up, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm hoping he isn't, but there isn't much I can do to stop him if he is. Sheepy: Holmes: Concerning but true. Sometimes nothing gets through to him. Arsé-kun: Yog: *a bit of static from Paimon* Griflet, you are free to leave. Sheepy: Grif: Is it gone? Sheepy: Grif: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: I am alive. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: Wrong? Are you suggesting I have died? Sheepy: Grif: Wrong question being answered. I am aware you have not died. My question is whether you are okay. Different. Arsé-kun: Yog: Mostly, yes. I'll need a new vessel, but that isn't a huge deal. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... I see... Sheepy: Il: *Approaching the group, still in battle mode (tm)* Raphael. Arsé-kun: Raphael: Yes? Sheepy: Il: I have sustained 10% damage to my body. Wings are undamaged. Energy levels are still high. The threat has been removed thanks to assistance from Yog Sothoth. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good job not just draining someone! Good work on asking for assistance! *he gladly heals Il* Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: Better than your usual behavior. ^^ Sheepy: Il:......? Why is everyone standing out here? Arsé-kun: Raph: Impromptu meeting. Sheepy: Il: Even with Holmes's companion? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Thank you for also not nuking on sight. Sheepy: Il:.....*He looks at Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ........ Sheepy: Il: *stare* .......... Sheepy: *Il looks over at Holmes and back to Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Raph: That's Holmes' brother. Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: More detail, please? Sheepy: Il: I thought they hated each other. But I recognize him. Somewhat. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Do you? I wonder why.. Sheepy: Il: He said that he had a bratty little brother. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... *taking a moment to register, and* Oh, the game! Sheepy: Holmes: Game... Sheepy: Il: You were very informative. I learned a lot from you. Sheepy: Il: Lupin told me to try not to become a guy like you. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wise words from a thief. Sheepy: Il: You seem like a good dad, but you need to be more honest. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft has kids...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I don't. In the game he's referring to, I do. But since that was still based on me, not too far off! Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: As for the honesty, I absolutely won't be doing that, but thanks anyway. Sheepy: Il: Strand... I'll work hard to never turn out like you! *proud* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You can do it! Sheepy: Holmes: Shouldn't you try to improve too, Mycroft? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Implying I need to? Sheepy: Holmes: *stare* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: :) Sheepy: Holmes: Don't you? Sheepy: Holmes: We both have flaws we need to work on. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm sure that's only you. Sheepy: Holmes: Hey, now. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson could easily list both of our flaws. He can be an honest third party. Arsé-kun: Watson: Mycroft, you're full of hot air. Sherlock, you don't bother to remember information if it isn't immediately important. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, a useful skill of mine! Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Do you recall how many stars your solar system has? Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:...My friend. Sheepy: Holmes: The time for that information... is not now! Arsé-kun: Aza: ........ It could be zero if you do not actually answer. Sheepy: Holmes:............ Sheepy: Holmes: Hahahaha... Sheepy: Holmes: It's obvious, yes? Arsé-kun: Aza: Not if you are blind. Sheepy: Holmes: You look up at the night sky and there's many of them! The answer is... probably about fifty to a hundred at any given time! Arsé-kun: Aza: ................ Sheepy: Il: That doesn't seem right... Arsé-kun: Aza: Griflet? How many stars in this system are there? Sheepy: Grif: One. Arsé-kun: Aza: Yog's child knows. Sheepy: Grif: It's the sun. Sheepy: Grif: It allows for all life on Earth to exist. Amazing. Sheepy: Holmes: ............. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyway, that information will never be important to my job. Arsé-kun: Aza: How can you be certain. Sheepy: Holmes: I won't be entering outer space. Sheepy: Holmes: My job never has anything to do with space. Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... *thinking* Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa... Sheepy: Grif: Please remember that humans are squishy and weak. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I recall. Standard humanoid lungs. Would undergo explosive decompression. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, yes. Some of those words mean something to me. Arsé-kun: Raph: People tend to explode in space. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: If there's ever an enemy in space, we can use Holmes as a projectile weapon. Arsé-kun: Aza: People die when they are killed. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Even Holmes... Sheepy: Holmes: Please don't toss me into space. If you do, Mycroft will never get bribe money from me again and he'll cry. Sheepy: Holmes: That'll be your fault. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I would be a bit madder than that! Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha! So, you truly very much care! Maybe enough not to need a bribe for something I should've been told anyway? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... I take it back. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: I have such a cruel brother... Sheepy: Holmes: So mean, so cruel. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Only for you. Sheepy: Holmes: Wouldn't my #1 best brother want to be kinder towards me? Or did you only get that title because you're the only brother I have? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I got it because I'm the best, obviously. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha. Then don't make me have to pay you $40 for information I should've gotten for free. Sheepy: Grif: You have to rank brothers? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm......... Wil and Duncan are both #1... yes. Sheepy: Grif: The others, I've never met. Sheepy: Il: Raphael, how do angels have siblings? Is it a matter of when they were created? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sometimes. Depends if the angel on question was created or born. Sheepy: Il: So they can be born like humans. Sheepy: Il: Were you born? Arsé-kun: Raph: We weren't SUPPOSED to do it, but... It wasn't illegal. And... Arsé-kun: Raph: And yes. Sheepy: Il: I understand. Arsé-kun: Raph: You... Technically had siblings? But they had different jobs than you. Sheepy: Il:......? Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: You were for internal affairs. They were for external affairs. Sheepy: Il: I understand. Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Emergency guards for heaven. Sheepy: Il: Hm... Sheepy: Il: I never met them. Arsé-kun: Raph: You didn't. Sheepy: Il: But I have you. I don't need them. Arsé-kun: Raph: :D Sheepy: Il: *He looks past Raph and hones in on Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson is smoking a cig and looking bored* Arsé-kun: Watson: What students? The seven that we currently have? Arsé-kun: *Watson does crush his cigarette against his hand, though* Sheepy: Il: Lucan - weak immune system. Arsé-kun: Watson: Point made. Sheepy: Il: Okita - weak respiratory tract. Sheepy: Il: Both would not respond well to it. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is proud of Il. Look at you, remembering things!* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, Watson. Getting lectured by Il... Sheepy: Holmes: Shame on you, shame on you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, am I the one being bullied now? By the man who didn't even remember that we only have one sun? Sheepy: Holmes: There's a difference between lack of knowledge and reckless incompetence. Although your actions fit into neither. Sheepy: Holmes: Perhaps my actions also do not fit into either category, so it's a useless statement altogether. Sheepy: Holmes: I at least accepted recently the knowledge that the Earth goes around the Sun. Sheepy: Holmes: Argue to me the value of knowing that there are three stars in the solar system and I may accept it. Arsé-kun: Aza: *leaning down and around Grif* Three? Three?? Sheepy: Holmes: #1, the sun. Sheepy: Holmes: #2, that self proclaimed morning star Shuu who's often at the hospital. Sheepy: Holmes: #3, the star that lights up my life every day! Watson. Arsé-kun: Aza: Ah... the so-called child of Hast and figurative language. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, yes. Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Watson appreciates it, at least* Arsé-kun: *Azathoth isn't amused. I don't think he got it was partially a joke.* Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: It was a joke. Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... Ah. Sheepy: Holmes:...Sorry. Sheepy: Tristan: ...Hoho. So, your type of conversational partner is sentient slugs living within lake caverns. Arsé-kun: Kay: it's really not. I don't wanna do that again. Sheepy: Tristan: I would recommend against it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Next time, I'm not doing manual labor for information. I'd rather buy a shitty projector to show it a movie. Sheepy: Tristan: Why were you down there? Arsé-kun: Kay: I wanted information on something I encountered a while back. Fair trade's a fair trade. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhmhm... Yet the information he provided me was.. minimal, almost useless... Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, we don't have to try and summon that other guy anymore. If they don't fuckin' know either, no point. Sheepy: Tristan:....Although. Sheepy: Tristan: It must have been someone familiar with the poison or able to communicate with someone familiar with the poison. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we know anybody that can use poisons? Outside of Agravain? Sheepy: Tristan: It must have been close by, too. So if he was in that lake then... Sheepy: Tristan: Agravain wouldn't have been very old. Sheepy: Tristan: A young child couldn't have cured me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Or at least kept you alive, right. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has pressed X to Snoop* Sheepy: *Holmes has joined him.* Sheepy: Tristan: Yes, exactly. Sheepy: Tristan: What doctors were working here at the time... hmm... Sheepy: Tristan: Who was principal at the time...? ....... Sheepy: Tristan: So many mysteries, yet very few answers. Arsé-kun: Kay: We could start here. The hospital, I mean. If it was here, the record should exist here, assuming they're goddamn competent. Arsé-kun: Kay: They're.... I dunno. Sometimes. If it ain't medical, probably not. Sheepy: Tristan: If I went here, there should be medical records. Arsé-kun: Kay: Right, right. ... Would they keep 15 year old records? Sheepy: Tristan: We could ask. Arsé-kun: Kay: We will. Sheepy: Tristan: Holmes, do you know if the doctors are available? Sheepy: Holmes: ?! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Oh. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has already withdrawn. Sorry, Holmes, you're on your own* Sheepy: Holmes:....How... Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably saw a fat red line. Don't question it. Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fuck's up, Sir Escort Bitchass? Sheepy: Holmes: ....Sir? Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not used to you being so respectful. Say it again. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eat shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: And answer Tristan's question, dammit. Sheepy: Holmes: They're available to speak to. Sheepy: Holmes: The time... is now, for once! Arsé-kun: Kay: Why can't you just say things and be done with it? Sheepy: Holmes: It's fun. Arsé-kun: Watson: What's going on over there? Sheepy: Holmes: Tristan wants to speak with you. I wonder why? I definitely do not know the reason. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just admit you heard the whole thing, goddammit. Sheepy: Holmes:...Haha. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: You've seen through me entirely! Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Tristan, go ask the doctor while I attempt a crime. Sheepy: Tristan: Yes. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: How can I help you? Sheepy: Tristan: How long are medical records kept for here? Arsé-kun: Watson: As far as I'm aware? They're generally kept unless the patient is deceased. Sheepy: Tristan: Even for non students? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm fairly certain. Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: Kept until death, and even then sometimes we hold them for a bit. Why? Sheepy: Tristan: I may have been here many years ago as a child. Sheepy: Tristan: For the injury that blinded me. I want to know more. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure thing! *he gets up and stretches. Watson ducks under the inevitable wing* I can't promise I'll be quick, though. Sheepy: Tristan: I understand. Sheepy: Tristan: Take your time. Arsé-kun: *Raphael heads inside.* Arsé-kun: *Aza has moved back to standing behind Holmes, and is looking at Tristan* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... perhaps you were there, Watson? Arsé-kun: Watson: I only started working here a couple of years ago. I wasn't here yet. Sheepy: Tristan: How cruel that you did not rush to my aid in my time of need. *harp strum* ...Hahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure I would have if I was there. Sheepy: *Tristan opens his eyes and stares at Watson* Sheepy: Tristan: Perhaps you would have been more effective, considering that you are not as ugly as most. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure about that. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... you cannot see it, but I can. Sheepy: Tristan: You are not surrounded by death as most are. Arsé-kun: Watson: How ironic. Sheepy: Tristan: Or perhaps... Sheepy: Tristan: Is it that you have less of a surface area that can be targeted...? Like Bedivere. Sheepy: Tristan: Or like Orpheus. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... That's far more likely. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad. Still I have not found someone as beautiful as Prof. Dio nor Griflet. Sheepy: Tristan: Although, even Prof. Dio has a little bit of ugliness, but I suppose being perfect isn't easy. Sheepy: Tristan: By the way... Sheepy: Tristan: Have you noticed that Holmes has gotten uglier? Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes, you've apparently had your lines changed. Sheepy: Tristan: *He puts his arms out* Likeso. Sheepy: Holmes: *He turns away from the Kay he just wrecked* What? Arsé-kun: Watson: Tristan can see your wings being a weak point. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... I'll have to be careful. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I may have have hidden the line associated with this vessel among your already existing points of weakness while I am manifested. Was that an error? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? Tristan is the only one who seems to be able to see them... Sheepy: Tristan:....What? Sheepy: Tristan:.......How....? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... That is a good question. Sheepy: Tristan: Something tells me... I need not know your tune. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not recommend it. Sheepy: Tristan: I will avoid it... for now. Sheepy: Tristan: By the way, there's another one here who's as ugly as Holmes. Arsé-kun: Watson: That would be his brother. Sheepy: Tristan: No wonder he's so ugly. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Can I be spared a crumb of context?? Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. I cannot see anything but one's ugliness. You have a high level of ugly. Especially around here. *He spreads his arms out* Arsé-kun: Watson: It's death. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... I have been given almost no valuable information. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not quite sure what it is, but it seems like a manifestation of our potential deaths? ... So, a weak point. Sheepy: Tristan: What tune do you play? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... As in, lines of death? Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Mycroft with menacing intent.* Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose so. Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Mycroft's lines!* Arsé-kun: *For a brief moment, the BWAOW of an electric guitar rings out before abruptly stopping. Mycroft looks DISTURBED.* Sheepy: Tristan: I see, I see. Sheepy: Tristan: It is much more.. hmm... abrasive...? than Holmes's is. Sheepy: Holmes: No need for a demonstration, yes? Tristan? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .. I would like a demonstration. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Holmes* Sheepy: Holmes: You traitor! Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Holmes's lines* Arsé-kun: *Violin?* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It was for knowledge purposes! I wanted to know! Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh...! You wanted to mess with me, too. Sheepy: Holmes:....Hold on. Sheepy: Holmes: How did you know it was like lines? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because I bother to learn things, even if I might not use them. Sheepy: Tristan:....Holmes's brother. Do you know this ailment of mine? Sheepy: Tristan: Why do I have it? How do I turn it off? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ..... That I'm aware of? Angels of death usually had it. I'd assume similar beings do too. For a normal kid to have it? Unheard of. Sheepy: Tristan: ......? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. Normal, you say. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You know what I mean! Sheepy: Holmes: You call him normal because you don't know him... Sheepy: Tristan: You see... Sheepy: Tristan: I can fly! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ok. Sheepy: Tristan: I suppose you can, too, with your wings. Sheepy: Tristan: However, toss me out a window and I can demonstrate my flight capabilities. Sheepy: Holmes: Everyone flies when they're tossed out a window... Arsé-kun: Watson: Not for long. Sheepy: Tristan: I simply strum my harp. Sheepy: Tristan: Anyway, I have nothing to do with any angels of death nor reapers. However... Sheepy: Tristan: Upon my chest is a scar I picked up around the same time as I found myself able to see these lines, I hear. Sheepy: Tristan: A very unusual scar. Sheepy: Tristan: It is from the slug in the lake, Glaaki. So, it all started from him. However, he does not understand my newfound abilities either. Arsé-kun: Aza: ....nha? Sheepy: Tristan: That's all. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not see what is so confusing about it. Sheepy: Tristan: I am looking for the source of my ability to see the ugliness in the world. Sheepy: Tristan: He is not it, so I am stuck until I find a new thread. Sheepy: Tristan: Hence, trying to find out who my doctor was. Arsé-kun: Aza: I see. *doesn't get it at all* Arsé-kun: Aza: y'nafl kadishtu fahf. Arsé-kun: (TL: i don't understand this, Literally: i not understand this) Sheepy: Tristan:? Sheepy: Holmes: He's saying, eh... Sheepy: Holmes: Glaaki injured him and he started seeing strange things. Upon asking Glaaki why he can see them, Glaaki had no answer because his actions did not cause this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Does that make sense? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yurt. Gla'aki's actions are directly responsible... Yet they are not. Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. His actions are the precursor to Tristan seeing death lines. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I get it. I see what happened. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, yes, good. Sheepy: Tristan: You know why I can see them? Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... The time for that is not now. Sheepy: Tristan:...... Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Aza: You will find out. I am not needed for it. Sheepy: Tristan: I hope you are right. Arsé-kun: Aza: I often am. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... so you say. Arsé-kun: Raph: *casually having come outside from a third story window, tightly holding paperwork* Great news! I found it! Sheepy: Tristan: You did? You really have my file? Arsé-kun: Raph: I really do! Do you want me to read it to you? Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Sheepy: Tristan: Today, you will stand in for Lot. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll abridge it for you, since you probably don't wanna hear the entire thing. Sheepy: Tristan: Worry not. I am patient and interested. Arsé-kun: Raph: The document is from seventeen years ago, written by the doctor in question regarding a six year old that was brought into the hospital. Sheepy: Tristan:....Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: Patient brought in at about 7 am, stabilizing took well over a day. I'll skip the treatments, none of that would explain your situation. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Raph: The good news is yep, the doctor is still here! Arsé-kun: Raph: He changed his line of work, but he still makes appearances here every so often. Sheepy: Tristan: The bad news must be who it is, considering the fact you aren't saying it. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's nothing bad. He just has a tendency to be busy. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... Not so bad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Have you met the coroner, by chance? Sheepy: Tristan: No. Arsé-kun: Raph: Today's your lucky day. Sheepy: Tristan:.....You intend to kill me??? Arsé-kun: Raph: No! Sheepy: Tristan:????... Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean I'll bring you over to him! He hasn't left campus, I'm pretty sure. Sheepy: Tristan: I would appreciate that, thank you. Sheepy: Tristan: I have heard negative things about him... Arsé-kun: Watson: That could mean anything with him. Sheepy: Tristan: Well, it's not so important. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's really not! Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, before we go. Detective? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: If I message you anything other than "No", it means West's doing the Thing again. Sheepy: Holmes:...Yes, thank you. I'll keep an eye on my phone. Arsé-kun: Kay: *still sitting on the ground* Doing the Thing? the original or the remake? Sheepy: Holmes: One could consider it a remake, although one of the medical students here did a much better job. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, I know. Who doesn't know Adam already? Sheepy: Il: Adam is a good friend of mine. Sheepy: Il: Raphael. Do you need assistance? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't, but thank you. Sheepy: Il: Why thank me when I haven't done anything? Arsé-kun: Raph: Because I appreciate the offer. Sheepy: Il: .........*head tilt* ............ Arsé-kun: Raph: Someone else can explain it to you! Sheepy: Il:......? Sheepy: Holmes: It's- Sheepy: Il: Watson? Arsé-kun: Watson: No, no, let Holmes explain first. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... We'd better go now, Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Yes. Of course. Arsé-kun: *Raph offers Tristan his arm to hold onto* Sheepy: *Tristan accepts Raph's arm* Sheepy: Tristan: Along the way, I can tell you of my exciting exploits. Hoho, you will enjoy them for sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't wait. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... Well, sometimes I jump out of windows and take flight. I end up in places without realizing it. Arsé-kun: Raph: If I jumped out a window blindfolded, I wouldn't know where I was either. Makes sense to me. Sheepy: *Tristan tells Raphael tales of the places he's ended up due to his unfortunate habit as they walk to Herb's office.* Arsé-kun: *Herb is not in his office, which means he's in the morgue/his lab/potentially the auditorium he uses for his classroom (they're all connected)* Sheepy: Tristan: I hear that Kay has a class here. He does not enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Raph: How does he even manage to go to that class? Sheepy: Tristan: Not well, I believe. Sheepy: Tristan: Are we close? Arsé-kun: Raph: That would make sense... ... He's not here. I hope you don't mind potentially awful smells. Sheepy: Tristan: I will tolerate it. Arsé-kun: Raph: If he's not here, he's in the morgue or his lab. Sheepy: Tristan: I will do my best to handle the smell. Sheepy: Tristan: This is the best time to talk to him unless he is busy, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Better now than later. Sheepy: Tristan: Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Raph opts to take the auditorium approach, which turns out to be the correct one. See: One Herbert West, allllllll the way in the back, pushing against a door that's trying to open.* Sheepy: Tristan:..........? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... He is potentially busy. Sheepy: Tristan: Ohhh... how sad, how sad...! Sheepy: Tristan: So, we must leave and come back later? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think so. What can we do... Sheepy: Tristan: What is the matter? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's having a Problem. Sheepy: Tristan: A problem... Sheepy: Tristan: Like one of his zombies? Arsé-kun: Raph: Potentially. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... So we just have to disable its movement... Sheepy: Tristan: ...Good luck! *thumbs up* Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks! I intend to take care of it! Sheepy: Tristan: Ahahaha, how reliable! Arsé-kun: *Raph assists Tristan down the auditorium stairs, leaves him at the glass wall ("There's a wall ahead of you"), and goes to Deal With the Problem* Arsé-kun: *Raph sees the arm sticking out of the door. Pauses.* Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Holmes] A Sheepy: Tristan:....? Sheepy: *Tristan is watching! He's confused about the mass of lines.* Arsé-kun: *The mass of lines is a zombie, which is now Raph's problem because he pushed Herb away from it. Herb opts to join Tristan on the other side of the glass* Sheepy: Tristan: What is that hideous...creature? Arsé-kun: Herb: An undead. Revived in body, but not quite in mind. I'm sure me rambling about that isn't why you would be here? Sheepy: Tristan: I came to you for other matters. Arsé-kun: Herb: What would that be? Sheepy: Tristan: You treated me a long time ago. Arsé-kun: Herb: Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down? Sheepy: Tristan: 17 years ago, you saved my life after I was attacked by Glaaki. So says the medical records. Sheepy: Tristan: Ever since then, I have seen strange things. Sheepy: Tristan: Specifically, red lines on every living creature... Arsé-kun: *Herb is attempting to recall this. Give him a second* Sheepy: Tristan: Everything you know about that incident, I'd like to know. Any information concerning the matter could be the key to figuring out why I started seeing this way. Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I'm shocked you survived into adulthood, assuming you're telling me the truth here! Sheepy: Tristan:......? I could say the same for you, considering that your tune is disrupted. Sheepy: *Tristan opens his jacket a little, making the scar on his chest more visible* Sheepy: Tristan: This is all that is visible still from this incident. I've never seen it myself, but I've been told it's there. Arsé-kun: Herb: It's definitely there, without a doubt. Sheepy: Tristan: I need to know everything. Arsé-kun: Herb: Raphael was kind enough to give me the documentation, so let me read it over quickly so I can recall the details. Arsé-kun: *in the bg, a second zombie joins the fray. Raph puts his wings away and now has to deal with Two.* Sheepy: Tristan: Ah, yes. I did speak with Glaaki. He did not know the source of my problems. Arsé-kun: Herb: You're in a very unique position. I'm sure Glaaki has never had anyone survive for long before, but Glaaki not knowing something? That's... Well, it's not surprising, but it also is. Sheepy: Tristan:....? Arsé-kun: Herb: I mean to say that even the vision-having psychic knowledge slug doesn't know everything, even pertaining to themselves. Sheepy: Tristan: Shocking...! Sheepy: Tristan: However, your treatment is what kept me alive, I am sure. You should pat yourself on the back. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm sure I already did that. Stabilizing you was probably one of many motivators to continue with my own research. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm? ....I am a motivator for reviving the dead? Arsé-kun: Herb: Perhaps I worded that incorrectly. Sheepy: Tristan: Adam would be a better motivator... Arsé-kun: Herb: The fact he exists at all despite all of my.... No, no, that's not what you're here for! Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. Worry not. I am patient. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm nearly done reading. Adam is more of a fresh restart in a constructed body than a successful revival from a deceased state- He doesn't have the original brain's memories what so ever, so Victor says. Perhaps I should look over his notes.. Sheepy: Tristan: You could perfect it, perhaps. Arsé-kun: Herb: I would love to. Arsé-kun: Herb: I've finished. Tell me what you know plainly. Sheepy: Tristan: Glaaki is not sure why I could see death lines. I should be dead, considering that I was pierced by one of his spines. After all, look at his zombie minions... Ah, yes. His mind briefly touched mine, supposedly. Whatever that means. Arsé-kun: Herb: This tracks! After you were initially stabilized, you kept complaining of weird dreams that were later found to match visions our great slug friend had. This stopped within a week, meaning they figured out how to disconnect from you. All of Glaaki's zombies are connected to them, after all, but also not to that extent. I would presume it to be a residual effect, perhaps...? Arsé-kun: Herb: But if even Glaaki doesn't know why it had that specific effect, I'm not entirely sure either. Perhaps something else is residual... Your blindness is a very direct result, though. Sheepy: Tristan: How frightening... to think I was on the level of a zombie... Sheepy: Tristan:...From the poison, or my mind being touched? Arsé-kun: Herb: The poison, plus the searchlights. The combination could have easily damaged your eyes permanently. Sheepy: Tristan: Searchlights... Sheepy: Tristan: Were there searchlights...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Searching for a missing family in a cave system in the middle of the night? Reasonably, yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Vual, casually in an auditorium seat. lime ass orb* ah ult kadishtu? Sheepy: Tristan: Understand what? Arsé-kun: Herb: You understood Rlyehian? Sheepy: Tristan:....? Is that the name of the voice I heard? Arsé-kun: Herb: No, that's the language. The voice is Yog-Sothoth. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah. Griflet's dad. Arsé-kun: Yog: I said what was necessary here. I'll be signing off of Vual unless I am needed. Sheepy: Tristan: You said very little... Arsé-kun: Yog: I said what was necessary. Sheepy: Tristan: ????.... Arsé-kun: Herb: You understanding Rlyehian would most certainly be a direct result of Glaaki. Were you not aware it wasn't English? heepy: Tristan: I hadn't thought about it. Arsé-kun: *Raph is being dogpiled by zombies, fighting them off, and also taking notes when he can. A real scientist.* Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... Sheepy: Tristan:....I suppose it's not. Sheepy: Tristan: What Rlyehian?s Arsé-kun: Herb: The most common way to refer to space alien language. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmm... Sheepy: Tristan: Maybe that voice I heard earlier was also an alien... Arsé-kun: Raph: *from across the room still* It was! Sheepy: Tristan: I never noticed. Arsé-kun: Herb: Hm. Not to change the subject, but I have two hypotheses about your odd sight. Sheepy: Tristan: What are they? Arsé-kun: Herb: Hypothesis one- It came about as a mutated psychic ability, directly from your brief connection. Hypothesis two- You already had this ability naturally, and the near-death experience or the connection simply kickstarted it. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm.... Both good ideas. Sheepy: *Il enters the room. Ominous* Arsé-kun: Herb: .... May we help you? Sheepy: Il: ...? I'm not here for help. Sheepy: *Il approaches Raphael* Arsé-kun: Herb: Ah. Arsé-kun: Raph: *being dogpiled and bitten and bitten and bitten and bitten and* Arsé-kun: Herb: .. Well, there goes those subjects in advance. Where were we? Sheepy: Tristan: Rlyehian...? No, no... Sheepy: Tristan: Lines? Arsé-kun: Herb: Yes, that. You seeing odd lines was documented, but nothing else about it. Sheepy: Il: *humming* Arsé-kun: Herb: ... We should leave the room, for the sake of what little eyesight you have, Sheepy: Tristan:...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Il is going to nuke the room. I enjoy living. Sheepy: Tristan:...Let's get out, then. Arsé-kun: *Herb leads Tristan out of the room. They can talk in his office.* Sheepy: Il: *He nukes the zombies the second they leave. Il exercises restraint.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Il did not consider what-so-ever that Raph was directly in the blast zone.* Arsé-kun: *or if he did, Idk, not my guy* Sheepy: *Il, in his genius, expected Raphael to just move out of the way.* Arsé-kun: *Can his genius process that one cannot move when they are buried under several others?* Sheepy: *He did not consider this.* Arsé-kun: *Well, the zombies are dead. Again. I hope.* Sheepy: Il:..........*headtilt* Raphael... Sheepy: Il: You were supposed to move out of the way. So careless. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is dead (figurative) as a direct result of taking a full nuke head-on. Please consider, Il, why he wouldn't move when a nuke was coming.* Sheepy: Il:...........What do I do about this... Arsé-kun: Watson: *in the doorway* What did you do this time? Sheepy: Il: Watson, Raphael has a death wish. Arsé-kun: Watson: Explain. Sheepy: Il: He didn't move out of the way. Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's consider why. Was his mobility limited? Sheepy: Il:.........? Sheepy: Il:....It was.... Sheepy: Il: So that must be why he didn't move. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then of course he couldn't dodge. He was pinned down. Sheepy: Il: This makes sense. Arsé-kun: Watson: Imagine if you'd killed him. Please actually consider consequences before shooting. Sheepy: Il:? Sheepy: Il: Kill... Raphael? Sheepy: Il: If I did... Sheepy: Il:............*thinking* Arsé-kun: Watson: We know it's possible for you to do. You need to consider what your attacks do to people in range. Arsé-kun: Watson: Perhaps get all non-targets out of your way before launching? Sheepy: Il: Not possible. Arsé-kun: Watson: Very possible. You have chains. Drag enemies off of innocents. Sheepy: Il: Such a thing is possible? Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's say... You could have wrapped up the zombie closest to the top, dragged it off of Raphael, and blasted it at point blank. Sheepy: Il:......... Sheepy: Il: ................*headtilt*....... Sheepy: Il: Oh. I wonder. Arsé-kun: *Watson does not want to leave the doorway. That means using extensive amounts of stairs.* Sheepy: Il: I am taking my first idea. Sheepy: Il: "Nukes can solve this," I think. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't goddamn do that. You can't get punished for hitting innocents if you don't hit innocents. Sheepy: Il:........ Arsé-kun: Watson: I can't carry Raphael out of here. God forbid I even have to use these stairs. Sheepy: Il:.......? Sheepy: Il: Then how will Raphael leave? Arsé-kun: Watson: You're strong enough. Did he not teach you how to carry people? Sheepy: Il:.....*He looks at Raphael* Sheepy: *Il grabs him by the hand and starts dragging him* Arsé-kun: Watson: Carry! Carry, not drag! Sheepy: Il: Carry... Arsé-kun: Watson: You have two arms. There is no way Raphael didn't teach you how to carry someone injured. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: *Il picks up Raph, carrying him bridal style* Arsé-kun: *Watson doesn't bother correcting this. Good enough.* Sheepy: Il: Probably Raphael's house. That is where hurt people go to be treated by Raphael........... Sheepy: Il:........No. Sheepy: Il: The hospital. That is where hurt people go to be treated by Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. That's where we're going. Arsé-kun: *Semi-distant Vibraphone noise. This is, of course, Tristan's fault.* Sheepy: Il:.....? Arsé-kun: Watson: ...? Sheepy: Il: What is that sound? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not sure. Do we really have the time to find out? Arsé-kun: Herb: *from down the hall* Please take Tristan with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... If I have to. Il's hands are full. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... I am so popular that I am given over to people like a gift. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not so cruel as to make you walk back yourself. Sheepy: Tristan: There are times, of course, that I walk around campus by myself. Arsé-kun: Watson: When people are around? Sheepy: Tristan: I am unsure. Sheepy: Tristan: Usually, I am accompanied by someone. There have been a few times, however, that I have jumped out a window and ended up all alone. Arsé-kun: Watson: That isn't walking. That's flying. Sheepy: Tristan: When I land... Sheepy: Tristan:....I wander around. Exploration can be fun. Arsé-kun: *herb's rubbing the back of his neck, meanwhile, looking bothered. getting a string plucked felt like death.* Sheepy: Tristan: I do not know where I end up in those rare instances. Arsé-kun: Watson: On the ground. Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Do you walk on air? Arsé-kun: Watson: I wish, but no, of course not. Sheepy: Tristan: Nor can I, unfortunately. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson offers Tristan his non-cane arm.* Sheepy: *Tristan accepts it* Arsé-kun: *Il and Watson, feat raph and tris, leave. go back time. yahoo walking.* Sheepy: Il: We abandoned Holmes with Strand. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... We've made a horrible mistake. Sheepy: Il: Supposedly, Holmes is the bratty one, so whatever happens, it's probably his fault. So says Code:Realize! Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't hear either of them. That cannot be a good sign. Sheepy: Il: They may no longer be of this world... Sheepy: Il: Very concerning... Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't make comments like that. Sheepy: Il:....? Sheepy: Il: They were not silent earlier. Arsé-kun: Kay: What took you guys so long? ... .. And what the hell happened over there? Sheepy: Il: I hit Raphael. Arsé-kun: Kay: Rip. Sheepy: *In the background is a murder scene - Holmes is face down on the ground, unmoving. There's a red substance on his coat and hand. Upon the floor by his finger is just the letter M in the same red substance.* Arsé-kun: *Mycroft is nowhere in sight.* Sheepy: Il: Holmes is dead. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Yeah, chucklefuck supreme decided to "see if the detective had his combat abilities still". See how that went. Sheepy: Il: Holmes lost and died... Sheepy: Il: I must avenge him... Arsé-kun: Watson: Wait a minute. Sheepy: Il: Watson... you aren't panicking? Arsé-kun: Watson: Based on information I have, the situation clearly isn't how it seems. Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il: You have information no one else has... what an amazing detective! Arsé-kun: Watson: Kay is still here despite this. Does this add up? Sheepy: Il:.......? Sheepy: Il: Good for you, Kay. You got over your fear. Arsé-kun: Kay: God, I fucking wish! Sheepy: Il:...No? So that amount isn't enough for you? Arsé-kun: Kay: You can figure it out. You're not a goddamn windows xp. Sheepy: Il:....It isn't blood? Arsé-kun: *Watson releases Tristan and goes to investigate* Sheepy: Il: So if it isn't blood, what is it? Sheepy: Tristan: Maybe it's paint. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not paint. Sheepy: Tristan: I am out of ideas. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... It's ketchup. Sheepy: Il: Why would Holmes pour ketchup on himself? Or maybe someone else did it. Sheepy: *Holmes doesn't shift upon Watson approaching. He's out cold.* Arsé-kun: *Watson picks up an empty ketchup wrapper* Arsé-kun: Watson: Either Sherlock is playing a joke, or Mycroft is responsible. Sheepy: Il: ......M for Mycroft? Arsé-kun: Kay: M for motherfucker, too. Sheepy: Il: Holmes has an M, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: You wanna see what else Holmes did? Sheepy: Il: What did he do? Arsé-kun: *Kay points to singe marks on the wall.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fireballed that bitch. Sheepy: Il:...Very bad. Using lighters in a hospital. I must punish him later. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. No. I mean fireball. Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean literal ball of fire. Sheepy: Il: .......That may be allowed. I have to ask Raphael later. Arsé-kun: *Watson is pleased with that information, for whatever reason* Sheepy: Il: But maybe that is why he's out now. Sheepy: Il: He fell asleep after being proud of his accomplishments of fireball. Arsé-kun: Kay: More or less! Sheepy: Il: He's really cool, even outside of otome games! Sheepy: Il: By the way... What about Raphael? Is Holmes in worse shape? Arsé-kun: Watson: Bring Raphael inside. I'll handle Sherlock. Sheepy: *Il brings Raphael inside* Arsé-kun: *Watson takes a picture of the situation so he can show Holmes later, and then attempts to wake him.* Sheepy: Holmes: .....Mmm....mmmm...? *He groans* ... Arsé-kun: Watson: Good afternoon. Your coat is stained. Sheepy: Holmes: ..........? *He groggily sits up and rubs his eyes. He has not noticed the ketchup on his hands yet.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Your brother thinks he's funny. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... And why did you have a ketchup packet on your person to begin with? Sheepy: Holmes: Did I? Arsé-kun: Watson: Apparently so? Sheepy: Holmes: ...........My coat.......... Arsé-kun: Watson: Your face now, too. Sheepy: Holmes: ....? *He looks at his hands* ...........!?!! Arsé-kun: Watson: Here's how I found you. *he shows Holmes the picture* Il thought you were dead. Sheepy: Holmes: Why was I unconscious? Sheepy: Holmes: It's a blur. The next time I see Mycroft, I will forcibly remind him of his actions. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wouldn't know that. Kay reported that you managed to use a fireball. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, Mycroft doesn't appear to be present and there were no other witnesses. Sheepy: Holmes: I won't forget this, even if he does. I just won't let on that I remember until it's too late for him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Some crimes cannot be forgiven. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't even eat ketchup... why do I have it? Arsé-kun: Watson: If you don't know, nobody knows. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... Sheepy: Holmes:...Do I really look like a man who would put ketchup packets in the pocket of my favorite coat? Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't use ketchup. Arsé-kun: Watson: You do look like a man who pockets random things and then forgets why ten minutes later. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:....Urk. Sheepy: Holmes: It's a good reason, I'm sure. Maybe it was a gift for you. Do you use ketchup? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not commonly enough to carry it around. Sheepy: Holmes: So, maybe it was a gift for you. Sheepy: Holmes:....Well, you can have another if I have one. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's really not important right now. Sheepy: Holmes: I need to wash up... *He finally gets up* ... Sorry, what? Fireball? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's what Kay said. He doesn't seem the type to lie. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm.. But I'm not capable of that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe you are. If so, we'll match. Sheepy: Holmes: Match? You can do that, too? Arsé-kun: Watson: :) Sheepy: Holmes:....?! Y-you never told me...?! Arsé-kun: Watson: "Watson, can you light this bunsen burner for me? Watson, can you light the fireplace? Watso-". No, of course I didn't tell you. Sheepy: Holmes: How cruel... Ah, yes, but I suppose we do keep some secrets from each other. Arsé-kun: Watson: That, and once again, you never asked. Sheepy: Holmes:...Maybe not, but even so... Sheepy: Holmes:....I can mope after I get cleaned up. How do I wash ketchup out of clothes, o Ketchup Eater? Arsé-kun: Watson: If you're going to be like that, I'm not helping you. Sheepy: Holmes: My favorite coat... stained... Sheepy: Holmes:...I should get going. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not in this sorry state you're not. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... fine, fine. Sheepy: *Holmes goes to wash up* Arsé-kun: *Watson goes with him.* Arsé-kun: *3x combo on raph health checks rolling a 2. stellar job il.* Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft can be so frustrating at times... Arsé-kun: Watson: Most times. Sheepy: Holmes: Almost always. Arsé-kun: Watson: We definitely haven't seen the end of him now that he knows where you are. Sheepy: Holmes: He hasn't seen the end of me, either. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unless someone else gets him first. Sheepy: Holmes: It's entirely possible. He needs to worm on his attitude. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... He needs to what? Sheepy: Holmes: Work on his attitude. Arsé-kun: Watson: He does. It's always cowardice or pride with him. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Or a secret third thing~ Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft?! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Yes? I just got done cleaning myself off, what do you want? Sheepy: Holmes: Oh. You just left something behind. Arsé-kun: *Aza, behind Holmes, presses a bottle into his hand* Sheepy: *Mycroft gets KATSUP BLASTED!* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, come ON!! Sheepy: Holmes: You deserved it for staining my favorite coat! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It wasn't my fault you had ketchup in your coat!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: The only thing I did was autograph that rock! Sheepy: Holmes: Rock? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: The point is, your coat wasn't my fault! Sheepy: Holmes:....?! Sheepy: Holmes: You could have said so sooner... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You didn't give me a chance!!! Sheepy: Holmes:...... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Ugh. Move over so I can clean up again. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, now we both need to know how to get ketchup out of clothes. Sheepy: *Holmes moves* Arsé-kun: *Mycroft turns the sink on and starts getting the ketchup out of his hair* Arsé-kun: Watson: It seems that mystery is solved. It didn't need solving and yet here we are. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not the resolution I wanted. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'll let you borrow my stain remover when I'm done. Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: You have some? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Always. Arsé-kun: *in bg, yet another 2 for Raph. I wish I was making this up* Sheepy: Holmes:....Why? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: For stains, obviously. Why else? Sheepy: Holmes: How often do you get stains in your outfit? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Just often enough that it's worth holding onto. Sheepy: Holmes:...Hmmm. Sheepy: Holmes: That's concerning. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft unstains his clothes, and then Homes' coat. You're WELCOME.* Sheepy: Holmes:..........*He gives Mycroft a pouty look* .......... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, what now?? Sheepy: Holmes:...I suppose I can forgive you. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I've gotten blasted by you at least three times today. I'm not shooting back at you. Sheepy: Holmes: Only once. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: You're wrong. One time. The ketchup. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Fireballing me in the face is absolutely one. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember that. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Considering your immediate follow up was breaking off and laying down? I can see that. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember that either! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You're a disaster! Sheepy: Holmes: I remember fighting with you and then waking up covered in ketchup. Sheepy: Holmes: You can't blame me for anything that came between those two points. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... So I gotta re-teach you how to not waste all of your energy in one shot again?? Is that what you're telling me? Because I don't wanna. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I don't remember that. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I see this! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if you refuse to teach me, expect it to happen again. Sheepy: Holmes: Although, I don't know what it is. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It probably only happened because I threw one at you first. I won't be doing that again! Sheepy: Holmes: And if someone else does? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Then I guess you die. Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, what a horrible older brother you are. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel, so unloving. Sheepy: Holmes: Willing to let his brother die a horrible fireball death... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ....... .... Perish. Sheepy: Holmes: A #1 brother would never let his brother perish. Sheepy: Holmes: Well? Do we have one you aren't telling me about? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: No. Sheepy: Holmes: So, then... Sheepy: Holmes:....I was the #1 brother all along. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Now you hold on a second! Who promoted you? Sheepy: Holmes: I did. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Then I promote myself! Sheepy: Holmes: Wh-who gave you the authority?! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *holy shit is raphael dead (fig)* Sheepy: *He's also covered in bandaids at this point thanks to Il.* Arsé-kun: *thanks Il* Arsé-kun: *Watson reappears in the bathroom. are you two STILL here?* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: If you can promote yourself on the spot, so can I! Sheepy: Holmes: Watson! Arsé-kun: Watson: Are you two really still here? Sheepy: Holmes: Which one of us two is the #1 brother? Arsé-kun: Watson: Biased. I'm married to you. Sheepy: Holmes:.......So that means me! Sheepy: Holmes: It's two against one, Mycroft. *smug* Arsé-kun: Watson: You need an unbiased opinion for that, so no asking Iris either. Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft smugs* Sheepy: Holmes: Do I not know anyone? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe Raphael could be a good judge. Sheepy: Holmes: Il is too biased. Arsé-kun: Watson: Raphael is still unconscious. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Still? Raphael is unconscious? What happened to him? ...No, no. I can guess... Sheepy: Holmes:....Il Fado de Rie? Arsé-kun: Watson: Exactly. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahhh... Of course it is. Arsé-kun: Watson: His lack of thought process in combat is still...... .... You know. Sheepy: Holmes:...Not so smart. Arsé-kun: Watson: God awful. Sheepy: Holmes: Poor Raphael... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... So yes, I do expect you to manage being at home with Iris tonight. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course I can do that. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you don't eat, you know my usual threats. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha! Worry not! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll stop on the way home to pick up ingredients. Arsé-kun: Watson: Please do. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe if you're effective enough, you'll get some. Arsé-kun: Watson: Is this... A bribe? To do my job? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: How dare you imply I wouldn't do my job. Sheepy: Holmes: It could also be a reward. Sheepy: Holmes: Or an observation. Arsé-kun: Watson: There isn't much I can do here. Be reasonable. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I can bring it to you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Only if you feel well enough to. Sheepy: Holmes: Why would I not? Arsé-kun: Watson: The part where you passed out from casting fireball. Sheepy: Holmes:....It takes a lot to make me unable to be by your side! *smug* Sheepy: Holmes: That isn't enough to stop me. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then I'm holding it to you. Sheepy: Holmes: You won't be disappointed! Arsé-kun: *Mycroft returns. I don't know when he left, but he looks slightly freaked out* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Just how common are those on this campus??? Sheepy: Holmes: Those? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: How do I say without being rude? Space beings. Sheepy: Holmes: My companion... The janitor... the security guard... his father... that sparkling foxy boy's dad... and the goop behind the wall. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Which one is yellow? Sheepy: Holmes: Foxy boy's dad. Sheepy: Holmes: Why? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because he was here and just got chased out by Judgement. I mean, Il. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Il can handle it. I'm not dealing with that. Sheepy: Holmes:...I hope so. Il can handle us, too. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Raph can't. Raph is still deceased (fig).* Sheepy: *You could say that Il dealt with him.* Arsé-kun: *Il dealt with him a little too hard.* Sheepy: Holmes: Should I make some for Raphael, too? Arsé-kun: Watson: May as well. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft is already gone again* Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Get going before you get caught up in whatever's going on now. Sheepy: Holmes:...What about you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Mycroft said Il chased that guy out already. I should be fine here. Sheepy: Holmes:...Fine, I'll get going then. Just... stay safe, okay? Arsé-kun: Watson: I will. If anything happens, I'll call. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. I'll keep my phone close. Arsé-kun: Watson: Charge it too. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course, of course. It's useless without a charge. Arsé-kun: Watson: Witty comeback. Just get Iris and go. Sheepy: *Holmes gives Watson a worried look but finally exits* Arsé-kun: *Iris has already gone home. Less work for Holmes!* Sheepy: Holmes: Just need to stop off by Luvmart on the way home... Arsé-kun: *Is he gonna go?* Sheepy: *He is actively going!* Arsé-kun: *And here's Il!* Sheepy: Holmes:........Il? You dealt with foxy boy's dad so soon? Arsé-kun: Il: The threat has been chased away. Sheepy: Holmes: You know, it was very wrong of you, hurting Raphael like that. Arsé-kun: Il: He did not dodge. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say, but you shouldn't put innocents into a situation where they have to dodge. They'll think you don't value their lives. Arsé-kun: Il: .... *headtilt* .... Sheepy: Holmes: You value Raphael, don't you? If you keep treating him like that, he may run away because he's scared of you. He'd be very sad, too. He may think you don't care about him. Arsé-kun: Il: Raphael scared of me? No. Incorrect. Sheepy: Holmes: You'll make him cry. Arsé-kun: Il: .... Raphael once cried at a movie. Sheepy: Holmes: Did it make you feel sad, seeing him like that? Arsé-kun: Il: ... It made me think of this one route... Sheepy: Holmes:....So you didn't feel sad, I see. Arsé-kun: Il: Am I supposed to? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe not if it's because of a movie. Sheepy: Holmes: But if your actions are why he cries, maybe you should. Arsé-kun: Il: I don't understand. Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: So, let's say, hypothetically.... Sheepy: Holmes: Someone punched you. Would you like that person? Arsé-kun: Il: Ignis has punched me before. I like Ignis. Sheepy: Holmes:........Then... Sheepy: Holmes: Let's say Ignis broke your switch intentionally. Would that make you upset? Arsé-kun: Il: ... Ignis wouldn't do that. Sheepy: Holmes: Let's substitute him with someone who would, then. Sheepy: Holmes: Let's see... Arsé-kun: Il: ... If my switch was broken.... Wrath is a sin. Sheepy: Holmes: Yet you wouod be upset even so, yes? Arsé-kun: Il: I would be unhappy. Sheepy: Holmes: Would you avoid that pereon? Arsé-kun: Il: ..... Raphael would not let me yell at them. Sheepy: Holmes: So instead you would avoid them? Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:....Okay, well... Sheepy: Holmes: In Raphael's eyes, you just broke his switch. Arsé-kun: Il: ...... I did not break Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes: You were very close. Arsé-kun: Il: ...... But I did not break him. Sheepy: Holmes: That doesn't matter. Arsé-kun: Il: Raphael always says "You only almost broke this, but you didn't." Sheepy: Holmes: *sigh* ..... Listen. You need to apologize to him. Sheepy: Holmes: Otherwise, he'll think you tried to hurt him. Arsé-kun: Il: He knows I wouldn't hurt him. He's Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes: You know that you wouldn't hurt him. Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: But he doesn't. Arsé-kun: Il: He knows. Sheepy: Holmes: Because only you are in control of your actions. Arsé-kun: Il: ....... ............. Arsé-kun: Il: ........ Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: So he couldn't know. Because he doesn't control your actions. Arsé-kun: Il: .... It isn't like me controlling the heroine in Cupid Parasite... But even the heroine has lines I can't control. Arsé-kun: Il: .... *headtilt the other way* Arsé-kun: Il: Are the heroines in otomes real people...??? Sheepy: Holmes:.......... Arsé-kun: Il: I know Cardia is real, Lupin told me. Sheepy: Holmes: I can ask Lupin. Just give me a moment to text him... Sheepy: Holmes: After all, he may have met them. Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Watson] Il imposter? possessed? not sure what to do Arsé-kun: Watson: [text: to Holmes] What? Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Watson] Outside hospital not sure what to do Arsé-kun: Il: I know all of the Code:Realize- Guardians of Rebirth romance options are living people. I've got all of their autographs! Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, is my brother included among those? Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. I got Strand's autograph. Sheepy: Holmes: I see, I see. He's the kind of guy who loves giving autographs. Arsé-kun: Il: He offered to sign more if I paid for them. Sheepy: Holmes: That sounds just like him. Arsé-kun: Il: I now have ten autographs. Sheepy: Holmes:....Please don't fuel his gambling addiction like that. Arsé-kun: Il: Strand... Gambles? Sheepy: Holmes:......What? Doesn't he? Arsé-kun: Il: No. He uses the money to buy medicine for his adopted daughter. Sheepy: Holmes:......So sorry to crush your dreams like this. Arsé-kun: Il: ...? Arsé-kun: Il: Is Cantarella not real too? Sheepy: Holmes: Based on my knowledge, my brother has no kids... Sheepy: Holmes:...adopted or not. Sheepy: Holmes: No, he's just a pathetic excuse for a man who throws his money away at casinos. Sheepy: Holmes: Don't become like Mycroft, Il. Whatever you do. Arsé-kun: Il: .... Throws away? He doesn't keep it? Sheepy: Holmes: Nope. Arsé-kun: Il: ... Sheepy: Holmes: But he's the only big brother I've got, so be nice to him, okay? Sheepy: Holmes: Even if he is disappointing. Arsé-kun: Watson: [text: to Holmes] I'm listening from above. It sounds like Il but also not. You may be correct. Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks at his phone* ...Ah, Lupin got back to me. He said some are, while others are entirely fictional. Arsé-kun: Il: Is Jack the Ripper a real person? Sheepy: Holmes: He is, but nobody knows who he is. Why? Arsé-kun: Il: I want his autograph. There is no merch, either... Sheepy: Holmes:......... Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, do you..... not mean the real life serial killer? Sheepy: Holmes: He died a long time ago... Arsé-kun: Il: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, it'd have been interesting, chasing him down. Arsé-kun: Il: Misyr said there was a book where you chased Jack the Ripper. Arsé-kun: Il: You also do that in London Detective Mysteria! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, we're only separated by a hundred years... Arsé-kun: *Something is touching Holmes' ankle* Sheepy: Holmes:.....*He hesitantly looks down at his ankle* Arsé-kun: *That's a tentacle.* Sheepy: Holmes:......!!!! Arsé-kun: Il?: What? What is it? Sheepy: *Holmes attempts to shake the tentacle off!* Arsé-kun: *The tentacle doesn't like that much!* Arsé-kun: *The tentacle responds by lifting off the ground and turning Holmes upside down!* Sheepy: Holmes: A-augh?! Sheepy: Holmes: You...! Who are you?! Arsé-kun: Il?: *pulling his hoodie's... well, hood, over his head* That was fun, detective, but the role of oblivious sidekick is best left to someone else. ^^ Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh.. you knew?! Arsé-kun: Il?: Of course. I just wanted to have fun. Oh, but most of my responses really were what Il was saying. I didn't make up all that much for that improv session. I suppose that was cheating.. Arsé-kun: Il?: He really did get that man's autograph ten times. He really doesn't get what he did wrong with nuking everything. He's kind of an idiot, isn't he? Sheepy: Holmes:......He... really is, yes... ... That's all? You aren't going to try to permanently injure people like the janitor? Arsé-kun: Il?: Don't worry. I just wanted to stir up drama and have some fun. I won't be fighting you. Sheepy: Holmes:....Or anyone else? Arsé-kun: *Holmes is lowered to the ground* Arsé-kun: Il?: Only if pressed. Maybe he'll learn how to do his role better if I force a few things, maybe not. Arsé-kun: Il?: I don't know, and that will make this next act more fun. Arsé-kun: Il?: Or perhaps more dull. Whoever programmed this thing does not understand character development. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I suppose he wouldn't have needed it originally. Arsé-kun: Il?: .... I did not intend for this to be a public service on teaching this angel how to not do things. He has learned nothing. No wonder my son doesn't like him. *he seems frustrated* Sheepy: Holmes: He's the sentient equivalent of a brick wall. Arsé-kun: Il?: I would like to break that wall. Point me at something I can shoot without upsetting security. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe off the path monsters? There's also a slug. Sheepy: Holmes: It's also fun to shoot initials into walls, although I don't know how well Il's nukes would work for such a thing... Arsé-kun: Il?: He doesn't need to nuke. I tried to tell him this. Arsé-kun: Il?: Observe. Arsé-kun: *Il? points a fingergun at the ground and shoots. Black spot. He's quick to step on it to prevent a fire* Arsé-kun: Il?: He doesn't need to commit a stage-wide knock-out every move he makes. It's far too predictable. Fun for me! Not for anyone else. Arsé-kun: Il?: I shouldn't give him that information, but I'm rather bored. Arsé-kun: Il?: I won't be telling you anything else on that subject. Sheepy: Holmes:....That's a frightening discovery, but thank you for telling me. Arsé-kun: *Il? leaves.* Arsé-kun: *Il? flies off path. Good bye. Let us nuke.* Sheepy: Il: (There's Misyr.) Arsé-kun: Il?: (Ah, that character. Shall I give him a plot synopsis?) Sheepy: Il: (He looks lonely, but don't get too close.) Arsé-kun: Il?: (I will consider it.) Arsé-kun: *Il? lands a decent distance away from the dusty epicenter we call Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr is in true form.* Arsé-kun: Il?: I have a plot update you'll want to hear. This concerns you. Sheepy: *Misyr slowly and sleepily lifts up his head* Sheepy: Misyr:....Mmm? Il? ...No, not Il. Who are you...? Arsé-kun: Il?: The King in Yellow. This is a temporary arrangement. Il can still hear you. Sheepy: Misyr: Did something happen? Arsé-kun: Il?: Il nuked your boyfriend during anti-undead combat because of his inability to perceive consequences and adapt to scenarios. Sheepy: Misyr: Il! Arsé-kun: Il?: It would have been more dramatic had he perished, but he survived. *he shrugs* That is all I had to tell you. Sheepy: Misyr:...Ugh. There's no point in scolding him. He doesn't get it anyway... Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you for letting me know. I'll go to see him. Arsé-kun: Il?: Before you exit stage, are you for allowing me to teach him an alternative to his full-stage bombing? I cannot ask his father for. Obvious reasons. Sheepy: Misyr: It may stop him from potentially killing people, so yes. Thanks for the help. Arsé-kun: Il?: I'll most certainly do evil to make up for this after. Just a foreword. Even I am struggling to understand how he is writ. Sheepy: Misyr:....Not well at times. Arsé-kun: Il?: I have noticed. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, see you later. Don't leave me out if the evil isn't too dangerous for others. *He turns into his demon lord disguise* Arsé-kun: Il?: Perhaps I will recruit you for a plot another time. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Looking forward to it! Sheepy: *Misyr rushes over to the hospital* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *.... No comment on that roll, it has been 3-4 days outside of rp and he KEEPS GETTING 2s. HOW. These rolls will be used in a bit.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *Misyr arrives at the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *It's, of course, still open. Watson doesn't stop him at all* Sheepy: Misyr: Where's Raph...? Arsé-kun: Watson: First room on the left. Arsé-kun: Watson: Of course. If he becomes responsive, let me know. Sheepy: *Misyr goes to see Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph is still unconscious. (thanks, nat 2)* Sheepy: Misyr:..........*He inhales sharply and approaches* Arsé-kun: *What are you going to do? Do you have permission? (Yes.)* Arsé-kun: *(He has full permission, granted off-screen.)* Sheepy: *Misyr kisses Raph and quickly draws away!* Arsé-kun: *No response.* Sheepy: Misyr: Did it... not work? Sheepy: *Misyr slowly approaches Raph and pokes him* Sheepy: Misyr: .....*He takes Raph's hand* ..... Arsé-kun: Raph: ......... Sheepy: Misyr: If only I wasn't incapable of healing magic... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... ... ...? Arsé-kun: Raph: .......? ...?? ...??? Sheepy: Misyr:....Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you waking up? Arsé-kun: Raph: ?????....... *yes* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, thank goodness...! Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... Ughhhh. Sheepy: Misyr: I heard what happened, sort of. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Is it still today? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, it is. Arsé-kun: Raph: It feels like it was a week ago.... Where's Il? Sheepy: Misyr:......Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: What? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not really sure if that's a question you want an answer to... Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why wouldn't I?? Sheepy: Misyr: He's off path, which isn't really a big deal... Well, you're exhausted, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I'll be straight with you. Sheepy: Misyr: He's possessed right now. Arsé-kun: Raph: Whh? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't do anything about it because I was mad. Sure, there's nothing I could have done, but that doesn't matter... Arsé-kun: Watson: He still is? Pardon my interruption. Sheepy: Misyr: No problem. Yes, he is. Arsé-kun: Watson: The one possessing him was being rather polite about it after toying with Holmes about the matter. Il almost defeated him by being so difficult to deal with. He implied he was going to teach Il how to not only use nukes. Sheepy: Misyr: He told me that, too. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I am not stopping him. Sheepy: Misyr: I decided to just let him go. Sheepy: Misyr: I... didn't make a bad decision, did I? Arsé-kun: *Raph's not sure how to feel about this* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes and I also let him go. We can make poor decisions as a group. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so, it's kind of my job to keep him out of trouble... Well, not like I can really do that... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm starting to regret it some. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't really want to get up, but I wanna check on him. Sheepy: Misyr:....Sorry, Raphael. I should've been more careful. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not your fault, is it? Shush. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, so true! Sheepy: Misyr: I can't blame Il, either. I'm pretty susceptible to madness, and this is sort of close... Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll make sure he's okay and call it a day. Arsé-kun: *Raph sits up and puts his free hand on his chin/cheek to think. And then pauses.* Sheepy: Misyr: At this point, I have no clue where he is. Arsé-kun: *Raph is now using his pause to glance at everyone's HP, including his own. Pause again. Calculating. Considering evidence.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... *REALIZATION.* Sheepy: Misyr: Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: I was gonna ask how I healed so much, but...! I'm so glad I gave you prior permission! Thank youu! Sheepy: Misyr: W-well... Sheepy: Misyr: Th-that's the demon lord's healing! Arsé-kun: Watson: ... *judgment* Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Incubi are basically demons, right? So you can't judge me. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Fine. Sheepy: Misyr: And anyway, I look the part... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: Watson, you're a demon, right? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Why? Sheepy: Misyr: So can demons change form, or is that just a thing with my family? Can you transform? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes, no, refuse to answer. Sheepy: Misyr: Wow, you choose to look like that, huh... Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry, I'm kidding. Arsé-kun: *misyr was 0.5 seconds from meeting the business end of a cane* Sheepy: Misyr: So, like... Sheepy: Misyr: Does it follow some kind of specific rules? Arsé-kun: Watson: It depends on the individual and their family. Sheepy: Misyr: Beddy doesn't seem to be capped at one number for mass, but he also doesn't just transform his arm back.... Arsé-kun: Watson: You'd have to lose something else to remake something lost. Sheepy: Misyr: Whaaattt?? Really? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's the general rule of shapeshifters, I'm fairly certain. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh... What's useless... Arsé-kun: Watson: Not much. Sheepy: Misyr: Your tonsils. Arsé-kun: Watson: Too small to make much of a difference, unless it's for a finger or something. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't seem to have those limits... You two have it rough. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd consider you an outlier. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, wait. Sheepy: Misyr: What if you still have the limb around? Can't you just reattach it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Only if you're very fast. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: That's too bad. Sheepy: Misyr: I just thought it was that he was bad at it... Sheepy: Misyr: You sure know a lot, Watson. Sheepy: Misyr: At this point though, it's not going to help me seem more convincing... Sheepy: Misyr:...But even so, it's good to know. Arsé-kun: Watson: You never know when you'll need to know something. Arsé-kun: Watson: No comment. Sheepy: Misyr: Everything else gets deleted. I've never met anyone else capable of just deleting information from their brain... but I can't see that being safe. Arsé-kun: Watson: Speaking of, you missed meeting his brother. Arsé-kun: Watson: Il apparently got his autograph approximately ten times. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh?! I did?! I miss everything!! All because I had to go and sleep...!! ... But why get an autograph from him? Isn't he a total loser? That's the vibe I get about him from Holmes. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't know. Ask Il. Sheepy: Misyr: Wouldn't you know more about your brother in law than Il does? Arsé-kun: Watson: Ask Il why he was so insistent, I mean. Mycroft is a coward. Sheepy: Misyr: ...I wonder if Il's alright? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... You said Il was possessed? By who? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhhh... Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, his favorite color is yellow... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... oh no. Sheepy: Misyr: I should have done something, but as I said, I was mad. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I don't actually know much about that guy. Just that he keeps hijacking the theater building and he causes problems on purpose. Sheepy: Misyr: I also don't know very much about him. He said that Il was conscious. Sheepy: *Holmes peeks in* Arsé-kun: Watson: You're back. Sheepy: Holmes: Hullo, Watson. Looks like everything is resolved here. I brought you food. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not everything, but thank you. Sheepy: *Holmes holds out a lunchbox* Arsé-kun: *Watson accepts it* Sheepy: Holmes: Not everything? So Il is still possessed? Arsé-kun: Watson: Misyr reported yes. Sheepy: Holmes: That's still a little frightening. Arsé-kun: Watson: Agreed. Should we be concerned about this? Sheepy: Holmes:....Yes. Arsé-kun: *background vending machine noise* Sheepy: Holmes:...? Arsé-kun: Aza: c: *he got a good grade in using the vending machine* Sheepy: Holmes: My friend, you're back. It looks like you used the vending machine. Good job! Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: You know, there's one thing we could do to get Il over here. Sheepy: Misyr: But what do we do afterwards? Arsé-kun: *Raph looks away from the wall (how fascinating!) and at Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got nothing. Sheepy: Misyr: We need to separate them. Arsé-kun: Watson: You think so. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, no need for snark... Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: I doubt that we can convince him to get out of Il, but attacking Il is risky... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd rather not attack him at all. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly. Sheepy: *Lobo wanders past, clipping through Holmes and bonking him with a broom as he passes him* Arsé-kun: Watson: Lobo, how many times have we said not to be here? Sheepy: Holmes: Ow... Sheepy: Lobo: .......? *he stares at Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: And where did you get that? Drop it. Sheepy: *Lobo huffs and doesn't drop the broom* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *tuch lobo* Sheepy: *Lobo drops the mop and snaps at Aza, bristling his fur and backing off* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... *casually reconstituting his hand* Why? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe he's scared of you. Sheepy: Holmes: He seems to be able to recognize you, even when you're possessing me. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's not fond of Griflet, either... Sheepy: Holmes:..So presumably he would hate our star of the show, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Didn't we just agree on not attacking Il? Sheepy: Holmes: Well... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I'll heal him if I have to. Sheepy: Holmes: That Crane fellow ripped out foxy boy's soul without leaving a mark on his body. Sheepy: Holmes: I've seen it before. It's kind of terrifying. Arsé-kun: Watson: Would our dear antagonist be removable that way? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Lobo could be capable of it, right? Sheepy: Lobo:.... *He tilts his head* .....? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... He is capable of it. Sheepy: Holmes: Great! You'll do it, won't you, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo:.....*huff* Sheepy: Holmes: That must be a yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: No. Sheepy: Holmes:...He's refusing? Sheepy: Holmes: We need to bribe him, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Lobo. do you wanna fetch? Sheepy: *Lobo excitedly dashes out.* Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll figure things out outside, I guess. Sheepy: Misyr:...Right. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you feel up to going out? Arsé-kun: Raph: I can manage. Arsé-kun: *Party move downstairs and outside for Lobo Fetch™!* Sheepy: Lobo: *He stares very hard at the group. Toss the broom he's holding. Why are you not throwing?* Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't throw it if you don't give! Sheepy: *Lobo glares but begrudgingly drops his broom* Arsé-kun: *Raph picks it up and tosses it!* Sheepy: *Lobo chases after it!* Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe you should have considered that before making a deal with a space god. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. I did it because it sounded fun. Arsé-kun: Watson: You have got to get better priorities. Sheepy: Holmes: I think my priorities are decent. Sheepy: Misyr: What's our plan? Arsé-kun: Raph: Other than "Hope Il comes back himself"? Sheepy: Misyr: We could summon him... Sheepy: *Lobo has dropped the broom and started digging a hole.* Sheepy: Misyr: That should be simple. Arsé-kun: Watson: How so? Sheepy: Misyr: Just say his name repeatedlt. Arsé-kun: Watson: Fantastic idea. What's his name? Sheepy: Misyr: Hastur. Arsé-kun: Watson: oh. him. Somehow it is now worse. Sheepy: Misyr: Hastur is the one possessing Il. Arsé-kun: Watson: The same one to mess with Crow and Lance prior. Sheepy: Misyr: I suppose he is. Sheepy: Holmes: So, Hastur is causing problems again? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you think Carter knows how to deal with him? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe. We could ask. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, but... Sheepy: Misyr: Me getting too involved is probably a bad idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: If we need it, you can blast the guy. Sheepy: Misyr: Just so long as he doesn't make me go mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't get near him, I guess. Sheepy: Misyr: Lobo can be the short ranged unit. Arsé-kun: Watson: I won't be participating in using his name, but... How often does it need to be used? Sheepy: Misyr: Until it annoys him? Sheepy: Misyr:...Although. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it a good idea, though.. Sheepy: Holmes: Hey, do you know those little yellow pill creatures that they advertise sometimes? I think Hastur would be a fan of them. They give me the same vibe as that other movie that kept showing up in ads, Boss Baby... Arsé-kun: Il?/Hastur: *using his own voice, not Il's* Do stop using my name. I may have to edit you out of the script. Arsé-kun: *Il's body and Hastur appear, walking unsteadily and only being held up by invisible marionette strings. There is a LOT of blood.* Sheepy: Misyr:....! Arsé-kun: Hastur: It's very hard to keep physical forms intact. Very sorry. Arsé-kun: *he says, clearly full of shit* Sheepy: Misyr: Il...! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not concerned. There isn't anything you personally can do here. :) Sheepy: *As if on cue, Hastur is suddenly torn out of Il and promptly shaken like a dog toy!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur Is Having a Bad Time* Sheepy: *Il folds to the ground, unmoving!* Arsé-kun: *Raph beelines to Il and starts healing him* Sheepy: *Lobo drops Hastur into the hole he dug* Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... Perhaps I deserved that for my lack of plot awareness. Sheepy: *Lobo starts kicking dirt onto Hastur* Sheepy: Misyr: Next time, I'll give you a taste of a final boss's power, so don't do that again, okay? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Next time? Are you intending for a repeat performance? Sheepy: Misyr: Only if you are. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not one for predictability, but if the audience wills it. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You really want me to try it? Arsé-kun: Hastur: There isn't much that can kill my avatar in a way that truly matters. I'll be back tomorrow. Sheepy: Misyr: Tomorrow, hm... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Take a shot. Let me know what you're capable of. Sheepy: Misyr: *He summons his piano and starts playing it. Hastur gets nuked!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur was fine with this until he got blown up, prior to which was a single second of genuine panic. Hastur is dead. EXP has been awarded. His robe is in the hole.* Sheepy: Misyr:....Huh. Arsé-kun: Watson: Huh. Arsé-kun: Watson: Note: Yellow King can be exploded. Good to know. Sheepy: Misyr: He seemed especially scared at the end there. *He snaps and the piano disappears* Sheepy: *Lobo buries the robe* Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think he quite expected to be blown up. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my thing Arsé-kun: *tragic. -1 robe for hast* Sheepy: Holmes: What's this yellow stuff he left behind? Is it bad for wolves? Arsé-kun: Watson: It's probably bad for us too. Sheepy: Holmes: Poor Lobo. Sheepy: Misyr:...Ah, right. Il! *He looks over to Raph and Il* Arsé-kun: *Raph's got Il leaning against him, a wing around him. Concern concern concern c* Sheepy: *Il is unusually quiet. He looks exhausted and in pain.* Arsé-kun: *Raph heals him again* Sheepy: Il: .....Raphael..... Sheepy: Il:.....Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm still a little mad about it, but I forgive you. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh? Il's apologizing, really? Maybe that guy did help a little. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wonder if he retained anything else. Sheepy: Misyr: Like not nuking willy-nilly? Arsé-kun: Watson: god I hope so. Sheepy: Il:....It's possible to condense it into one bullet. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh?? Sheepy: Il:...It's something to consider... *Something is clearly bothering him, but he doesn't seem interested in talking about it.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Considered! Arsé-kun: Raph: But are you okay? Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il:....Am I okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not speaking a foreign language here! Are you physically okay? Mentally? Is anything wrong? *fretting continues* Sheepy: Il: My body is no longer in need of healing. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's good! Anything else? Sheepy: Il: .........Have I... actually changed? Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely, for the better. Why? Sheepy: Il:.........Maybe you think so. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?? Sheepy: Il: Is imitation the same as changing? Arsé-kun: Raph: It absolutely can be. Sheepy: Il: *He looks unsure* Sheepy: Il:....Yet, despite the change I've supposedly experienced, I am still no more than a puppet... Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, you've changed quite a bit. Even if everything you're doing was imitation, it really isn't anymore. You know how I know? Sheepy: Il:.......? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can heal me. You have enough understanding of it to heal me on contact. Imitating it wouldn't do that! Sheepy: Il:........But I don't feel it. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's there. Promise. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for that other thing you said.... Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... *he frowns* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I don't think it's fair to call you a puppet when Yellow could have gotten any of us. Sheepy: Il: I was conscious. Yet I chose to do nothing. Arsé-kun: Raph: It didn't really sound like a threat when I was told about it. I'd understand not doing anything about it. A mysterious helper for the protagonist, perhaps! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Which he wasn't, but still. Arsé-kun: Raph: And if you were allowed to still speak up? Puppets can't speak up, Il. Sheepy: Il:........ Sheepy: Il: Yet he said I was a puppet. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you're going to believe him? Sheepy: Il: It felt correct letting him control me. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Your old programming is one hell of a pain, you know that? Sheepy: Il: And... Sheepy: Il: When he was controlling me, I felt them. Sheepy: Il: His feelings and emotions. Arsé-kun: Raph: You were able to process heightened emotions??? Sheepy: Il: ...Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: *looking excited, taking Il's hands* You know what this means, right? Sheepy: Il: So are mine imitations because I can't feel them...? Arsé-kun: Raph: None of that. It means that you're absolutely capable of fully developing emotions! Sure, not immediately, but taking your time has worked so far! Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: But mine don't feel that way... Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe not yet! Arsé-kun: Raph: And you know what? Even this is emotional. *he lightly prods Il* Disbelief? Negativity? More than you did originally! Negative feelings are still feelings! Sheepy: Il:.........This... is how it feels? Arsé-kun: Raph: It probably is! Not great, huh? But necessary. Sheepy: Il: Turn it off... Arsé-kun: Raph: Do not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Everybody has negative thoughts. Even otome boyfriends. Even Lupin, probably! Sheepy: Il: Of course they do. Arsé-kun: Raph: They don't turn them off. They work through them, right? So can you, Il. Sheepy: Il:.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Also, I know for a fact you have positive emotions. You just haven't noticed. Sheepy: Il: Why can't I feel them? Arsé-kun: Raph: You do. You just haven't actually noticed. Sometimes you have these big smiles and I should.. really take a picture. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not everybody does notice, too. They're just taken for granted. Sheepy: Il:........ Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you want news to make you feel better? Sheepy: Il: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: That one visual novel company that did Code Realize is starting a new one. Sheepy: Il: Of course. They have a few new ones every year.. Arsé-kun: Raph: No. I mean the same way they made Code Realize. Think of the potential. Sheepy: Il:....? How did you find out? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you know. A certain basement-dweller that likes stealing all of my teabags. Arsé-kun: Raph: You Know. Sheepy: Il: Lupin... Arsé-kun: Raph: Got it in one. Sheepy: Il: He never told me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was supposed to wait until tomorrow, but you needed the positive news. Sheepy: Il: By the way... Sheepy: Il: The campus is still here. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Yes?? Sheepy: Il: So Misyr held it in. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Oh, I didn't even think about that. I hope he's okay. Sheepy: Il: He was curled up off path when we found him. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... No chance of reaching him now, then. It'll have to wait until tomorrow. Sheepy: Il: He was tall. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hm. Sheepy: Il: He was bald. Sheepy: Il: Have you seen him that way? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's how he looks when he's not human. I think it's cute. Sheepy: Il: He feels somewhat angelic... Arsé-kun: Raph: A little bit! Sheepy: Il: Shouldn't he return those parts? Whoever he took them from needs them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Ah. Um. ... I don't know how to explain this to you. He probably should. Sheepy: Il: I will remind him the next time I see him. Sheepy: Il: After all, angels need their wings. Arsé-kun: Raph: Certainly. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... We should get that blood off of you, huh. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Il:...So the people approaching don't see my blood? Arsé-kun: Raph: the what Sheepy: Il: You are concerned that they would be disgusted by it? Sheepy: Il: Yet it flows through their veins just the same. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm concerned about you having blood on you. Arsé-kun: *Raph processing moment* Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...?! Where? Sheepy: Il: To our left. Arsé-kun: *Raph puts his wing down so he can see better.* Arsé-kun: *It's a group, actually! What may seem like only two people is actually four, by virtue of two being carried.* Sheepy: Fran: It's good to see you all! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh! Hello, Victor! Welcome back, you and everyone else! Sheepy: Fran: We brought Dr. Roman with us. Sheepy: Il: Fran has returned... Arsé-kun: Adam: *Holding both Romani and Fran* Good evening. Sheepy: Il: Adam, too... Sheepy: Il: I was wondering where you were. Arsé-kun: Adam: With Dad and Impey. Sheepy: Il: Oh...! Impey is here too. Sheepy: Il: Almost everyone is here... Arsé-kun: Impey: Helloooo! Sheepy: Il: I met Strand today. Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh, did you?! He's weird, isn't he? Sheepy: Il: He was very nice. However... Sheepy: Il: He's....he's... Sheepy: Il:.......very disappointing... Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that why you got his autograph ten times? Sheepy: Il:....Because I thought that I would miss out otherwise. Arsé-kun: *dr. romani is processing complex abstractions, by which i mean he never saw Raph's wings before. Il's are debatable* Sheepy: Il: But he's not the kind, strong person I thought he was. He's truly a gambler, rather than just faking being one to hide the price of his daughter's medicine. Sheepy: Il: He doesn't even have children. Sheepy: Il: And Holmes... isn't even bratty like he describes him... Arsé-kun: *mycroft will probably hear about this somehow and feel bad.* Sheepy: Fran: Holmes never showed up to any of our sessions... Arsé-kun: Impey: Question! Why the blood? Is that yours? Sheepy: Il: It is mine. Arsé-kun: Impey: ... That makes sense! Sheepy: Il: I was shot in the face. Sheepy: Fran: In retrospect, if they were just going to use an original design for Holmes, why did they even use our likenesses? Sheepy: Il: Sholmes looks similar to Holmes. Very similar. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wouldn't you like to know, bud? Sheepy: Il:....Strand is here? Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has, in fact, been out here the entire time. Standing there. Imperceptible. Until he takes off the lampshade.* Sheepy: Fran:?! I didn't see you there! I'm very sorry... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Don't worry about it! I've heard worse! Sheepy: Il: Strand heard me... Sheepy: Il: But it was going to gef back to him somehow anyway. That's how things seem to work. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I can't comment on it! Too many people here! Is that whole.. Whatever was going on, over yet? Sheepy: Il: It is... isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think it's safe to say it is. Sheepy: Il: I should have noticed you. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Maybe, but you didn't. Sheepy: Il: Next time, I will. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Concerning! Sheepy: Fran: So, um... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I got stuff to explain now, huh? Sheepy: Fran: About your wings? I already mnew. Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't mean that, but I better explain that too to the uninformed! Sheepy: Fran: That makes sense to me. Sheepy: Fran: Afterwards, we can trade stories about what we did over the break! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, I'd love that. Sheepy: Fran: By the way, I discovered something over the break. Arsé-kun: Adam: Dad... Is this about what I believe it is? Sheepy: Fran: Of course. I should share my findings. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please save that for another time. Sheepy: Fran: I suppose it is late... Sheepy: Fran: I'll look forward to telling him, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please save demonstrations for the morning, too. Sheepy: Fran: D-demonstrations... Trying it on myself again would be... Arsé-kun: Adam: It would be typical. Arsé-kun: Impey: I wouldn't complain. Sheepy: Fran:....I will never embarrass myself like that again for as long as I live. Arsé-kun: Raph: It must have been terrible for that kind of statement. Sheepy: Fran: ....Not for Impey, supposedly. Arsé-kun: Impey: :3 Sheepy: Il: He's similar to his game self. Arsé-kun: Impey: Exceptionally! Arsé-kun: Impey: Which is incredibly related to what happened over break! Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: I get it. I know what he made. Sheepy: Il: In some sense, Raphael could benefit from it, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: ? ??? ??? Sheepy: Fran: D-don't listen to him... Sheepy: Fran: You wouldn't, I assure you... Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, now I'm intrigued. We can discuss it in the morning. Sheepy: Fran: Of course! Arsé-kun: -Sunday, November 28th- Arsé-kun: *Enter Impey, rubbing his eyes and appearing in the lobby. He is alive surprisingly early, that being before 11 am.* Arsé-kun: Impey: Fran, you left so early..! How can I tell you about the weird dreams I had when you're not there? Sheepy: Fran: Oh, sorry... I got excited and couldn't sleep, so I just slipped out Arsé-kun: Impey: .... I'll deal with that for you later! Do you think dreaming about Sisi insisting that I fight the moon is considered too weird? Sheepy: Fran: If you fight the moon, it may not let you on it. Arsé-kun: Impey: Drat! Why didn't I think of that?! Sheepy: Fran: It's something to be cautious of! Sheepy: Fran:...I wonder how he'll react? Sheepy: Fran: In retrospect, maybe something like this shouldn't exist... but now it does. Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot of things exist that shouldn't. Good morning, everybody. Sheepy: Fran: Good morning. Sheepy: Fran: I have created something that could be very dangerous... Sheepy: Fran: I have tested it on myself, so I know it works.... Arsé-kun: Raph: You need to stop doing that. Sheepy: Fran:....Well, anyway. *He pulls out a vial* Arsé-kun: Raph: A new potion of messing someone up? Sheepy: Fran: You know of Jekyll and Hyde, don't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Who doesn't. What did you do. Sheepy: Fran: I have created something similar to the concoction in that story. Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... That doesn't seem like a good thing. Sheepy: Fran: It's something that entirely shuts off your inhibitions. You will be unable to resist most urges because you won't even consider doing so. Sheepy: Fran: Of course, if someone is a kind person, they will remain kind. Sheepy: Fran: It doesn't really change their personality, but they will no longer hold themselves back. Arsé-kun: Impey: I personally want a repeat. Sheepy: Fran: However, they do seem to become more aggressi... I don't. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm still telling Il I got to experience a kabedon for myself. :3 Sheepy: Fran: N-no! Anything but that...!!! Arsé-kun: Impey: Hey, relax. He already knows the source material for the idea anyway! Sheepy: Fran: ....I thought I was better than that... Arsé-kun: Impey: You mean you never ever considered it before? Sheepy: Fran:...... Arsé-kun: Adam: ... If the information is valuable, both Impey and I were permitted to test as well. We did not have notable changes beyond Impey having more than a moment's worth of focus. Sheepy: Fran: Yes... I'm the only one who experienced an extreme change. Arsé-kun: Adam: Presumably because you have the most restraint of us all. Sheepy: Fran: That's one way to look at it. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'd like to suggest you not hand this one out for wide-study testing. Sheepy: Fran: Of course. It could cause tremendous damage. Arsé-kun: Raph: To one's surroundings and themselves. Sheepy: Fran: Exactly. I was inspired by that game we were featured in. Sheepy: Fran:...I thought I was better than my fictional interpretation. Arsé-kun: Raph: Seems it was spot on. Sheepy: Fran: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Raph: I do have to admit I'd like to give it a try myself, while there's few students here. Sheepy: Fran: Oh, I can give you a vial or two. I have notes, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: How long does it last for? Sheepy: Fran: It depends on many factors. It can be removed from your system if necessary. Sheepy: Fran: I'd say it could probably last up to 10 hours...? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not doing anything important today... Sheepy: *Fran gives him a vial* Arsé-kun: *Raph examines it* Sheepy: Misyr: *He's hanging out in one of the chaira with an Adventures of Sherlock Holmes book in his hand* Removing your inhibitions, huh...? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm considering it. If you don't mind me invading your personal space, that is. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, as long as I'm not the one taking it! Sheepy: Misyr: Could you imagine that? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think we'd last very long *complimentary* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahahaha! Yes, yes! None of you would be living anymore! If not from a snap of my fingers, from me blowing up the sun! Ahahahaha! Sheepy: Fran:.....A...hahahha...? It's a joke, isn't it? Sheepy: Misyr: Does laughing make something a joke? Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, please don't scare my secretary. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? You know me. I lie so much that it's a guessing game as to what's true or not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Last two questions before I start bad decision day. How can it be removed in case things go sour, first? Sheepy: Fran: Well... Sheepy: *Fran looks to Impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm good at it! Sheepy: Fran: But any other vampire could probably do it too... Arsé-kun: Impey: I have more experience in free meds- I mean! Sheepy: Fran: Sorry, Impey... You're always taking the fall for me. Arsé-kun: Impey: No, no, it works out! I get things done! Sheepy: Fran: And you get a free meal. Arsé-kun: Impey: Everyone wins! Sheepy: Fran:...I guess so! Arsé-kun: Raph: *lightly swirling around the empty vial* Second, how long does this take? Sheepy: Fran: Y-you took it?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure did! I'm not too worried about it! Sheepy: Fran: About an hour. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, great. I've got time before I do something stupid. Sheepy: Misyr: Scary.... Sheepy: Misyr: You, without self control... It shouldn't be so bad, right? It's not like it's me. Hmhm.... Arsé-kun: Raph: And whatever happens, happens! Feel free to stop me if anything bad does happen. Arsé-kun: Raph: I realize how those sentences don't go together, I know. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry. I'll allow you only to embarrass yourself forever. Sheepy: Fran: Wouldn't a good friend prevent even that? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Maybe so, but I'm also a demon lord! *He puts on an evil face* So it's completely natural for me to mess with you all a little bit, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Embarrassment I can live with!! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, I know. Sheepy: Fran: Oh, um... You probably shouldn't stray toofar from the hospital just in case there's side effects. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll try not to, but no guarantees! Arsé-kun: Raph: I've already got a list of bad and no-good ideas of things to do. I don't think I should chance anyone getting stabbed. Sheepy: Fran:....That's concerning! Sheepy: Misyr: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Agreed! Misyr, do you wanna hold onto a sword or should I not trust you either? Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, I can be trusted because I have restraint. Arsé-kun: *Raph summons and lightly tosses his sword (in scabbard) to Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr catches it, fumbles, and then proceeds to drop it due to one of his hands being occupied* Sheepy: Misyr:....Sorry about that. Arsé-kun: Raph: it's been through worse. Sheepy: *Misyr puts his book aside and picks up the sword before pulling it out of its scabbard to inspect it* Sheepy: Misyr:.......It's really sharp! Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope it is! It won't work so well if it's dull! Sheepy: Misyr: Thank goodness you're not a hero... Sheepy: Misyr: I wouldn't want to be stabbed by this thing! Arsé-kun: *Raph holds back a comment.* Sheepy: *This is evidence that Fran's concoction hasn't kicked in yet* Arsé-kun: *I sure hope it hasn't already been an hour* Sheepy: Misyr: I once got stabbed by some hero and he just barely missed my heart. His mistake. A final boss like me wouldn't be put down that easily. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Would that even hurt you? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Misyr: Hurt? Of course. I can feel pain. Sheepy: Misyr: Kill.... no. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good to know. Sheepy: Misyr: I haven't found something that does... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think you will! Arsé-kun: Raph: *pause to actually register what he said* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: Demon lords are really just that strong! Sheepy: Misyr: What's up? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't do that. Sheepy: Misyr: I never said that I've done it recently. Sheepy: Misyr: Certainly, I've done experiments to find my weaknesses. Sheepy: Misyr: So far, I haven't. That's a good sign, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Don't try again please. Sheepy: Misyr: So picky~ Sheepy: Misyr: But being picky is good. It means you have taste. Sheepy: Misyr: And picking me is great taste! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you don't need to tell me that! Sheepy: Misyr:...By the way, don't you have work? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean... Yes? But barely anyone is here... Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not gonna coop myself up in my tiny office when I've got no scheduled visits. Sheepy: Misyr: Guess Watson gets to work extra, then! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Do you think anyone would mind if I took a wall out? Sheepy: Misyr:.......Sorry, what? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... No, that's stupid. Never mind. Sheepy: Fran: I can help treat patients, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be great. The few kids here probably know to come here anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: ........Ehhh... I gotta make sure not to need medical care today... Arsé-kun: Raph: You should do that every day, bud. Sheepy: Misyr: So should everyone, yet they still need medical care anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Don't YOU have work? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, yes... Arsé-kun: Raph: Are you going? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not the type to shirk my job. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then what's the matter? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... I just wanted to see you! Arsé-kun: Raph: Now? You couldn't wait for me to visit you? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I was lonely. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd go with you, but I probably shouldn't! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, that's why I'll hang around here! Arsé-kun: *Raph Squints* Sheepy: Misyr: I can make bad decisions, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen. Hey, actually, I have a question about how you work. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? What about it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you have to hide all of it at once? Can you have some of it out? Sheepy: Misyr: I have to hide all of it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Aw! I was hoping to check your wings out. Sheepy: Misyr: W-well, maybe at a distance...? Sheepy: Misyr: Or I could reveal just those... It'd be dangerouz, but not as dangerous... you couldn't touch them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Nah, I'd need to be up close to really get a good look, unless I don't mind losing my hands for a few minutes. Which I do! Sheepy: Misyr: ......... Arsé-kun: Raph: I use those! Sheepy: Misyr:....I'll try to figure out a way for you to touch it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks!! Sheepy: Misyr: But even if I can figure it out... wouldn't they be useless? Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe? Maybe not? Sheepy: Misyr: I couldn't go anywhere with them.... and I can float without them, so there's no point. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could always help you! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Well, you know why I couldn't go anywhere. Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, right, the whole everything. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Dad? You're still not going to let anyone else test this, right? Sheepy: Fran: Of course not. It's too dangerous. Arsé-kun: Adam: So how many people should I expect to have their hands on it by the end of the week? Sheepy: Fran: Only Raphael's! Arsé-kun: Impey: I thoughta something! You can't hand it out if there's none left! Sheepy: Fran: I... It's true, but... Sheepy: Fran: But I think I'd like to experiment with it a little more. Arsé-kun: Impey: Not today you're not! Sheepy: Fran: Maybe I should watch what it does to Raphael... Arsé-kun: Impey: And then we're taking a nap! Sheepy: Fran: It could be informative, seeing how it affects angels... Arsé-kun: Adam: There is a problem with this. Sheepy: Fran: Yes? Arsé-kun: Adam: He left. Sheepy: Fran: .....?! Sheepy: Fran: My source of data... Arsé-kun: Adam: Do we follow him? Sheepy: Fran: I think we should! What if he has a bad reaction? Arsé-kun: Adam: Then we can consider it your fault as well as his. Sheepy: Fran:.......Urk. My fault, huh... Arsé-kun: *Adam gets up, and picks up Fran with his arm* Sheepy: Fran: I hope he's okay. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do not think he's the type to harm himself. Sheepy: Fran: I hadn't considered that....!!! Sheepy: Fran: Where are we headed? Sheepy: Fran: I don't think he'll cause tpp many problems, but I can't help but worry... Arsé-kun: Adam: He went upstairs, so I suppose we follow. Arsé-kun: *It takes Fran about 15 minutes to find Raph, who is on the roof, gargoyling.* Sheepy: Fran: He's in such a dangerous position...! Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not that awful! *he falls onto his back so he can look at Fran. regretted THAT decision quickly* Did you want something? Sheepy: Fran: I was worried because there may be side effects I don't know about. Arsé-kun: Raph: Like what? Spontaneous combustion?? Sheepy: Fran: That's a possible side effect?! Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope not?! Arsé-kun: Adam: .... I do not think it would be. Sheepy: Fran: What if it is? Arsé-kun: Raph: Then that's a personal problem! Wouldn't be the first time! Sheepy: Fran: What? Arsé-kun: *raphael says things that are deeply concerning count: 1* Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, I'm not on fire, so I think I'm okay! Sheepy: Fran: Now I can't help but worry. Arsé-kun: Raph: Few years too late on that one. I haven't actually thought of anything to do yet. Sheepy: Fran: That may be a good thing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe. ... Right, didn't you want me to stick around? Sheepy: Fran: I could also just follow you.. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't recommend that! Last I checked, you can't fly! Sheepy: Fran: No, I can't. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I really don't think you should try! Sheepy: Fran: ....Aren't you hurting? Arsé-kun: Raph: From what? Laying down? Sheepy: Fran: You fell, didn't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: *sheepish* Oh, no, I did that on purpose. Still hurt! Sheepy: Fran: Make sure to be careful. Sheepy: Fran:.....Wait. Sheepy: Fran: You can't right now, can you... Arsé-kun: Raph: I... ... Maybe? Arsé-kun: Raph: Actually, I don't know. As far as I can tell, everything's the same. Sheepy: Fran: So you aren't any different? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well.... Not that I can tell. I'd have to get back to you! *he finally sits up and spins around to face Fran* Sheepy: Fran: That means it's either ineffective, or... that says a lot about you. Sheepy: Fran: But I think you think things through and have self control. Arsé-kun: Raph: Just because I haven't done anything stupid yet doesn't mean I have that perfect self-control! Sheepy: Fran:....That's true. Sheepy: Fran: So I'll just need to watch you from a distance... Arsé-kun: Raph: Like you staying there and me taking a lap around campus because I'm bored? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm gonna do that real quick and hope I don't get distracted. Sheepy: Fran: N-no thank you! Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't recommend it anyway! Sheepy: Fran: I-it's already high up.... I don't want to consider being tossed. Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, right. Well, you probably shouldn't watch me take off, then! Sheepy: Fran: What? Sheepy: Fran: That wouldn't bother me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I intend to drop and catch myself. It totally would. Sheepy: Fran:....Ugh. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll be back in a bit if I don't get dis- Didn't I just say that? Sheepy: Fran: You did! Arsé-kun: Raph: Damn, okay. *he gets up, tosses his coat onto the fence, and takes off. Changed his mind about the drop, I guess.* Sheepy: Fran:...We can just check on him later. Let's do something in the meantime! Arsé-kun: Adam: You still need to rest. You haven't. Sheepy: Fran: ...You're right, I forgot. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's why I mentioned it. Sheepy: Fran: I'll go and rest, then! Arsé-kun: *Adam brings Fran back downstairs* Sheepy: Agravain: Coward. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm not playing your games this early! Can't you bother someone else? Sheepy: Agravain: No. You seem best suited for this. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least tell me why! I've got a lot of scheduled events! Sheepy: Agravain: *grin* Why would I ever tell you? Arsé-kun: Impey: So I don't get poisoned??? Sheepy: Fran: What is happening? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing I want a part of! Sheepy: Agravain: Impey is being useless. Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing new! Sheepy: Agravain: Hmmm. I wouldn't say so. Sheepy: Agravain: You have your uses on occasion. Sheepy: Fran: Please don't harass Impey. Sheepy: Agravain: It isn't harassment. I'm giving him suggestions. He just isn't taking them. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't take requests! Sheepy: Agravain: Don't cry to me when you regret your decisions. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm not even-- *Impey is rudely interrupted by his own stomach. Lie diffused.* Sheepy: Agravain: What a terrible liar you are. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least tell me why! Sheepy: Agravain: No. I will give you one truth and I'll let you work it out from there. Sheepy: Agravain: I am not poisoned. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... Fine! Fiiiine! Where do you want it? Sheepy: Agravain: Now you're letting me pick and choose? Better go for my arm so I don't bite you back. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least I ask!! Sheepy: Agravain: Well, thank you for that. Sheepy: *Aggy outstretches his arm* Arsé-kun: *Aggy gets his arm bitten! Impey gets lunch. Secret third thing.* Sheepy: *There sure is a secret third thing.* Arsé-kun: *it's not poison.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Agravain:...You've done me a great service. I'll give you something to return the favor. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'll look forward to it? Sheepy: Agravain: You should. Arsé-kun: Impey: You still didn't tell me why you needed that.... But okay! Sheepy: Agravain: It's not your problem. Sheepy: Fran: Nobody is hurt, right? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nope! Sheepy: Agravain: Not yet. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please do not. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm not doing anything. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please do not start anything, either. Sheepy: Agravain: I would never. Arsé-kun: *MASH X TO DOUBT* Sheepy: Agravain: I would only plant the seeds. Arsé-kun: Adam: *putting Fran down finally* ... Do you need assistance getting anywhere, after that? Sheepy: Agravain: I should be fine. Thank you for the offer. Sheepy: Agravain: Ah, but... Sheepy: Agravain: I would appreciate if you didn't tell my siblings about this. Gawain especially would fret to an annoying degree. Arsé-kun: Impey: That'd mean seeing them in the first place! Sheepy: Agravain: Is it not common to see Gawain here? That's a shock. Sheepy: Agravain: Maybe he's decided to stop being stupid enough to put himself in harm's way intentionally. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do hope he stops. Sheepy: *Satoru rushes in and beelines to hide behind Adam* Arsé-kun: Adam: ?! Sheepy: Satoru: I'm hiding. Arsé-kun: Adam: From what? And please not behind me. You're very hard to see. Sheepy: Satoru: You'll find out soon enough. Sheepy: Satoru: But there's things here that you should be hiding from, too. Although maybe that wouldn't work. Arsé-kun: Adam: That is not helpful information. Sheepy: Satoru: It will be when the time comes. Sheepy: Satoru: But this danger is more immediate. Arsé-kun: Adam: Can you explain? Sheepy: Satoru: Raphael is after me. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... How is this dangerous? Sheepy: Satoru: It is for me because he seemed emotionally charged. Sheepy: Satoru: You don't have to worry because you're big. Nobody can carry you. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Ah. I understand now. Sheepy: Satoru: He can be mean and if I hide behind you, his words will be directed to you instead. Arsé-kun: Adam: It does not work that way. Sheepy: Satoru: It's true. I just imagine not being there and it works. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... If you intend to hide, he is coming in now. Sheepy: *Satoru hides behind Adam* Arsé-kun: *Raph enters, looking a bit frustrated* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Please tell Satoru I found his parents and that I'd really prefer he be with somebody. Sheepy: Satoru: *He pokes out his head from behind Adam* Adam's a someone. Don't treat him otherwise. Arsé-kun: Raph: What good was hiding if you were just going to tell me you were here? Sheepy: Satoru: You already knew. You wouldn't have chased me here otherwise. Arsé-kun: Raph: Even if I really did lose you, I'd come back here anyway. Sheepy: Satoru: You knew I was here and had met Adam based on what you said. Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't think you'd be willing to make a public appearance. Oh well. Sheepy: Satoru: You're special. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll make an exception for you, but only this one time because it's convenient for me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, all right. Sheepy: Satoru: Is Holmes not dead anymore? Arsé-kun: Raph: No, he's not. I'm not quite sure where he is right now. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why? Did you want to be a nuisance to our great detective? Sheepy: Satoru: No. I saw that he looked dead. Arsé-kun: Raph: :) ? Sheepy: Satoru: In a picture that I saw. Arsé-kun: Raph: OH. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's no longer dead, yes. Sheepy: Satoru: Good job, good job. Arsé-kun: Raph: How did you manage to see that picture? I doubt Holmes would have shown you that. Sheepy: Satoru: My source is a secret. Sheepy: Satoru: But maybe one day you'll get to know. Sheepy: Satoru: Never give up. Sheepy: Satoru: It's good that he survived. Arsé-kun: Raph: Agreed! Sheepy: Satoru: It means he isn't running from me like a coward. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you weren't here yesterday. His brother is even more of a coward. Sheepy: Satoru: His brother is real? Sheepy: Satoru: He will regret that. Arsé-kun: Raph: *trying not to crack up* ???? Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't know he had a brother for real. Arsé-kun: Raph: Apparently so. Arsé-kun: Raph: He also hid by standing outside with a lampshade on his head and nobody noticed, so keep an eye out for that.... And leaf piles. Sheepy: Satoru: Now I know his secret technique. Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll be relying on you to kick him in the shins, 'cause we'll probably miss him entirely. Sheepy: Satoru: He doesn't know what he's in for. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, he doesn't. Sheepy: Satoru: What does he look like? Arsé-kun: *Raph takes a few minutes describing Mycroft to Satoru in a way everyone can understand* Sheepy: Satoru: So not at all like Holmes... Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even close. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll find him eventually. Arsé-kun: *timeskip bc out of ideas! yippee* Arsé-kun: *Impey enters scene, stifling a yawn. Good afternoon, loser. For all of his effort getting Fran to nap, Impey's the one who got the hours in.* Arsé-kun: Impey: Morning! Evening! I don't know what time it is! Sheepy: Fran: 5 PM. Arsé-kun: Impey: And when did you get away from me?? Sheepy: Fran: It's easy when you know the trick. Arsé-kun: Impey: I said when! Sheepy: Fran: I'm not quite sure. Sheepy: Fran: Two hours ago or so. Arsé-kun: Impey: As long as you got some sleep, I can't complain! Sheepy: Fran: You slept very soundly. You didn't notice me leaving at all... Sheepy: Fran: I got enough sleep, I think. Arsé-kun: Impey: We'll see about that later tonight! Sheepy: Fran: What is it? Arsé-kun: Impey: The phrase "Harry Houdini's toxic spines". Sheepy: Fran: You have very strange dreams, Impey. Arsé-kun: Impey: I know!!! Sheepy: Fran: You know, dreams generally are actually your brain processing information. Sheepy: Fran: So maybe it found Harry Houdini deeply concerning... Arsé-kun: Impey: Or the toxic spines part. Sheepy: Fran: Or both. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't care about Houdini at all though! Sheepy: Fran: Maybe you don't right now. Arsé-kun: Impey: wh Sheepy: Fran: You can't say you never will care about Houdini, right? Sheepy: Fran: All it takes is one good movie. Arsé-kun: Impey: But usually I can figure out the cause. Like... Thinking about Sisi caused the last one! But this??? Sheepy: Fran: Maybe you were thinking about wanting to escape a situation. Sheepy: Fran: Or maybe of Lupin. He's like a modern Houdini. Arsé-kun: Impey: Maybe from how weird earlier was. Did we ever figure out what Aggy wanted? Sheepy: Fran: I didn't, at least. It's normal for him to be creepy, but that didn't quite feel in character to him. Sheepy: Fran: He wasn't drunk, was he? Sheepy: Fran: Or maybe... somehow he ended up ingesting some of the concoction I made... Arsé-kun: Impey: He wasn't drunk and I'm not hyperfocused! Arsé-kun: Impey: Maybe he just lost a bet or something... Sheepy: Fran: I hope that's what it is. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... Did I eat earlier? I feel like I ate yesterday! Sheepy: Fran: You fed off of Agravain. Arsé-kun: Impey: Eh... Barely! Sheepy: *Fran pulls down his shirt collar* Arsé-kun: *Impey embraces him from behind and bites Fran's neck. He's Starving.* Arsé-kun: *Impey proceeds to go a bit too far, being starving and all. Oops.* Sheepy: *Fran quickly starts feeling not good.* Arsé-kun: *Impey fails to notice.* Sheepy: Fran: I-Impey... I think you should stop there. Arsé-kun: Impey: Mph? Sheepy: Fran: ...I feel dizzy... I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Impey: Ho. *he withdraws and cleans up after himself. Wound Sealed* Sorry!! Sheepy: Fran:...It's okay. I'll just lie down for a bit. Arsé-kun: Impey: So sorry. The bench is right here. Sheepy: *Fran shakily sits down on the bench* Arsé-kun: *Impey helps!!* Sheepy: Fran: I'll feel better soon. Arsé-kun: Impey: On the bright side, second nap? Sheepy: Fran: Ahahaha... I guess so... Arsé-kun: Impey: Well, I'll be right here. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you... but if you have things you need to do, you should go do them. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't know where to start. Arsé-kun: Impey: Do you want me to bring you back? Sheepy: Fran: Yes... thank you. Sorry about this. Arsé-kun: Impey: I already apologized. Sheepy: Fran:.....Well, now we're both equal. Arsé-kun: Impey: Are we? *he picks up Fran and starts bringing him back* Sheepy: Fran:....Of course. After all, we've both apologized. Arsé-kun: Impey: True! Sheepy: *Fran mumbles a response. He's already drifting off.* Arsé-kun: *Impey doesn't bother saying anything else.* Arsé-kun: *If Fran's (still living) body is discovered by someone well over an hour later (and it will), the cause of him being deceased (false) is unclear. Yes, there was an Impey bite, but was that the cause? Was it hypnotism? Blood loss? Something else? There's no way to currently tell, and Fran isn't talking (for obvious reasons). Impey is not there to tell which it was, which is unusual because he never leaves Fran for long.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Very unusual. Usually, Impey's more caring... Although, it could have been done by someone other than Impey... Sheepy: Holmes:...But the teeth marks look like his. Arsé-kun: Adam: Dad wouldn't allow anyone else to do that. Sheepy: Holmes: A vampire wouldn't need someone to give them permission to bite them if they're worth their salt. Arsé-kun: Adam: Impey always asks first.... Is that abnormal? Sheepy: Holmes: It depends on the vampire. Sheepy: Holmes: Most of the vampires on campus would ask for permission. Arsé-kun: Adam: It bears repeating that only Impey is allowed to bite anywhere but the arm. Sheepy: Holmes: I do believe that Impey bit him, but... Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Maybe he only left for a moment? Or got distracted? Sheepy: Holmes: Being allowed to do something and actively doing something are two different things. A vampire could easily bite him on the neck if they wanted to. Sheepy: Holmes: It's possible, but... you would think that he would be back by now. Arsé-kun: Adam: He is..... Very skilled in getting distracted. Sheepy: Holmes: So, this easily could be nothing to worry about. Arsé-kun: Adam: It could. Sheepy: Holmes: Our first step would be finding Impey. Arsé-kun: Adam: Would it be safe leaving Dad here like this? Sheepy: Holmes:... *He looks unsure* Arsé-kun: Adam: ... I could stay put if you need it. Sheepy: Holmes: I think that Impey is done with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'm not worried about him. Dad is like a.... *brief pause to think* Arsé-kun: Adam: Like a free punch bowl for any other vampire who comes through. Sheepy: Holmes:...That's true. Sheepy: Holmes: And although most of them would never stoop so low... Sheepy: Holmes:...Maybe it would be best to guard him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'll stay. Please find Impey. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Sheepy: *Holmes exits to begin his hunt* Arsé-kun: *It takes Holmes about half an hour to locate the man of the hour, sitting in a tree* Sheepy: Holmes: Impey. Arsé-kun: Impey: Yo! Sheepy: Holmes: You may be concerned to hear that Victor has been bit by a vampire and drained of enough blood that we can't wake him. He won't even stir. Arsé-kun: Impey: I was given permission! I stopped when I was asked to, though! Sheepy: Holmes: Oh? So you were aware that he was in bad shape... Sheepy: Holmes: Why did you leave him, then? Arsé-kun: Impey: I didn't know it was that bad! ..... n' got distracted. Sheepy: Holmes: I had believed that you two were more in sync... Arsé-kun: Impey: He and Adam are usually way more in sync than me with either of them! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, of course. However, you know Fran well enough to know his limits, don't you? That and... he's not the type to complain unless he's in bad shape. He's perfectly willing to allow others to mow him down. Sheepy: Holmes: So, I would've thought you would've stuck with him or gotten help. Arsé-kun: Impey: I really should be getting back... Didn't mean to be gone this long! Sheepy: Holmes: Let's talk a bit more. Arsé-kun: Impey: You said he's in bad shape... And you want me to stay here? Sheepy: Holmes: I'm shocked. I saw you as the type to run to his side, rather than wasting time. Arsé-kun: Impey: I am, but... You're here! Sheepy: Holmes: Yet you can easily break the conversation and run off. It wouldn't be unusual for you. Arsé-kun: Impey: Now it'll feel weird!!! Sheepy: Holmes: My presence is not stopping you in the slightest. Sheepy: Holmes: You're always weird. Seeming weird wouldn't stop you from rushing to his side. Sheepy: Holmes: And if something had happened between you two that affected your relationship negatively, you would be broken up about it... so it's not that you're upset at him. Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing happened between us! ... Oh, but something weird did happen before! Sheepy: Holmes:.............? Arsé-kun: Impey: Agravain came in and directly asked me to drink from him! He wouldn't say why either!! He just... Insisted on it! Arsé-kun: Impey: We never figured out what that was about. Sheepy: Holmes:.....You drank from him yet still needed to drink so much from Victor that he is now in this state? Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't know! Aggy was hours before that, and Fran was able to tell me to stop, so he shouldn't be like that! Arsé-kun: Impey: I really don't know! Honest, sir! Sheepy: Holmes:...Well, thank you for the information. Sheepy: Holmes:...One last question. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you know what time you bit him? Arsé-kun: Impey: Uhhhh..... I'm awful at this, ummm.... Arsé-kun: Impey: .... Fiveish? Sheepy: Holmes:....So there was an hour and a half between when he was bit and when we found him... Arsé-kun: Impey: .... An hour?? I coulda sworn it was like ten minutes or something! Sheepy: Holmes: Not so. Sheepy: Holmes: We discovered him around 6:30. Arsé-kun: Impey: I've been gone that long?! Aw, geez! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, he didn't notice. Arsé-kun: Impey: Neither did I!! I gotta buy a watch..... Sheepy: Holmes: Don't you have a phone? Arsé-kun: Impey: I gotta pull that out to check! It's not the same! Sheepy: Holmes: You have to pull down your sleeve and turn your wrist to look at a watch. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't wear both sleeves!!!! Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe you can take a lesson from Saint Germain. Arsé-kun: Impey: 'Cause of his five million watches? Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Impey goes to lean back, forgetting he's on a branch. Exactly enough time to "Aw, crap!", try to prevent falling and fail. Local moron ends up flat on his back, on the ground, cartoon stars going around his head. Doofus hours are Always.* Sheepy: Holmes: Be more careful or Watson will get a hold of you. Arsé-kun: Impey: Ugh.... I wouldn't want that.... Sheepy: Holmes: His visible disappointment is worse than his irritation. Arsé-kun: Impey: You'd know..... Sheepy: Holmes:...Of course. Arsé-kun: *you know whenever draculas shown sitting up and he just. goes from 0 to sitting up Like That. Impey did that. cool vampire tricks* Sheepy: Holmes: Neat trick. Arsé-kun: Impey: I've got more where that came from! Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: *Holmes gets Vampire Eye Blasted+25 for his... For his... Holmes gets assblasted square in the face* Sheepy: Holmes: --?!?! Sheepy: *Holmes collapses into the dirt.* Arsé-kun: Impey?: I didn't even get to make you kneel. Oh well! Have a nice dirt nap, bucko! Sheepy: Holmes:.......! *He attempts to move but can't!* Arsé-kun: Impey?: You stay there, okay? Sheepy: Holmes:........Ggghhh... ......aaa.... ... Arsé-kun: Impey?: Oh, really? You don't say! Tell me more!! Sheepy: Holmes:................... Arsé-kun: Impey?: Aw, don't look so disappointed! It's a great evening to lay down and die, isn't it?? Sheepy: Holmes:........!!!!! ... aa....a... ...... Arsé-kun: Impey?: *he squats down next to Holmes and pats his hair* Can't you take a joke? Dad wouldn't appreciate you dying very much! Arsé-kun: Impey?: So you get to stay here and think about everything you could have done but didn't! Isn't that nice of me? Sheepy: Holmes:................... *He decides that he's going to make Nyar suffer the consequences of his actions later.* Arsé-kun: *Holmes will remember this.* Arsé-kun: Impey?: If you can so gracefully accept my leaving you, I'm gonna go flirt with YOUR husband! Toodles! Sheepy: Holmes: !!!! Arsé-kun: *Impey and his definitely-in-control host that definitely isn't Nyar leave.* Arsé-kun: *Where are we going now, boss?* Sheepy: *Time to harass Adam!* Arsé-kun: *Adam is exactly where he is expected to be: With Fran in the hospital break room!* Sheepy: Nyar: *dashing in* Sorry I'm late! I got distracted and next thing I knew, I'd been out for a few hours! It only felt like a few minutes... Arsé-kun: Adam: There you are. Mr. Holmes was asking about you. Sheepy: Nyar:....What? He's not up? Arsé-kun: Adam: No. I'm getting concerned... Sheepy: Nyar: Holmes was asking about me? Arsé-kun: Adam: He figured you were the only one who'd be able to accomplish this. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I stopped the moment he asked me to. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's what I suggested as well. Sheepy: Nyar: Why didn't he ask me about it? Arsé-kun: Adam: He was going to. Perhaps you and he were just nowhere near each other... Sheepy: Nyar: So he's out there looking for me? Arsé-kun: Adam: I believe so, yes. Sheepy: Nyar: I hope he returns soon with answers... Fran should've been fine by now. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do too. Sheepy: *Nyar approaches Fran, visibly worried* Arsé-kun: *Adam suspects Nothing. He's got no reason to.* Sheepy: Nyar: Is it because he didn't sleep last night...? Maybe I should've held off... *He looks to Adam. Making eye contact during a conversation is normal and definitely not going to result in Adam getting blasted.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Perhaps the nap during today wasn't enough. *he maintains eye contact. he's gonna get such a good grade in eye contact* Sheepy: *Should've gotten an F because now you're getting vampire eye (nyar version) blasted, Adam!* Arsé-kun: Adam: Impey?! Sheepy: *Get stunned, idiot!* Arsé-kun: *Adam slumps to the side, startled. Idiot stunned* Sheepy: Nyar: *A sadistic grin spreads onto his face* Bzzzzt. Wrong! So sorry. Sheesh. You think you know a guy. Wasn't me not rushing over immediately a sign that I wasn't him? I gave you a reaaaalll chance, you know. Arsé-kun: Adam: Ah..... Sheepy: Nyar: You're a lot less intimidating when your strings are cut, huh? Arsé-kun: *Adam is disappointed with himself more than anything. In second place is anger that Nyar's messing with Impey and potentially Fran* Sheepy: Nyar: I gotta say, I wasn't really expecting that to work on you so well. How embarrassing. Arsé-kun: *Nyar gets a kicked puppy look in response.* Sheepy: Nyar: I'd expect it to mainly work on humans, but, well... *He leans down to get closer to Adam* ...you don't qualify as one, do you? Arsé-kun: Adam: ............ *the puppy is now 50% more kicked* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, no need to feel bad about being a monster! I mean, you see how much enjoyment I get out of being one. Arsé-kun: *100% more kicked puppy! There's so much to say! So much to do! So much to be upset about!* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I've given you food for thought to chew on while I'm out and about. *He stands back up again* So, be a good boy, hm? Stay! Arsé-kun: *ADAM WILL REMEMBER THIS* Sheepy: *Nyar exits with a pep in his step. Someone's cheerful.* Arsé-kun: *4x day-ruining combo!* Sheepy: *After deciding who to harass next, he heads over to see his beloved nephew #3, Grif.* Arsé-kun: *Griflet has recently finished a quest simply labelled "what a dis-hastur" that consisted of removing Yellow Signs off of buildings. he only took ten damage from it!!!* Sheepy: *Grif, being oblivious, doesn't notice Nyar sneak up on him. Sinking his fangs into Grif's neck is an easy task to accomplish, and accomplish it he did.* Arsé-kun: *It taste bad* Sheepy: *Nyar fights through the taste and drinks enough of Grif's blood to have him slump to the ground when Nyar lets go.* Sheepy: Nyar:....Sheesh. *He wipes his mouth* That was disgusting. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Nyar got a two-for-one! Kay also saw that! 6x day-ruining combo!!!!!* Sheepy: Nyar: ....Huh. Sheepy: Nyar: I didn't even notice you there. Arsé-kun: *Something Hurts Internally. I'm sure it will be fine, right Nyar* Sheepy: *It will be for him, because he's ditching Impey.* Sheepy: Nyar: Well! Today's been successful. More successful than I would've imagined. Arsé-kun: *Impey immediately collapses, clutching his stomach. The eldritch devil works fast, but blood-food poisoning works faster* Sheepy: Nyar: Although, I didn't really even get to toy with you, Kay. You're no fun. Arsé-kun: *He gets about as much response as he expects* Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm... now what? Arsé-kun: *A flashlight is shined on Nyar! A dull one, but a flashlight nonetheless* Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, Impey, I'm not walking you back t... hey. You stop that. Arsé-kun: Randy: Nyar. Sheepy: Nyar: Randy. Arsé-kun: Randy: Look at this mess you've made. You ARE going to clean up, right? Sheepy: Nyar: This isn't a mess for me to clean. Sheepy: Nyar: They can just walk home. Arsé-kun: Randy: Tomorrow maybe. And what have I said about attacking students? Sheepy: Nyar: The only one I actually attacked was Grif, who's staff. Not a student. Sheepy: Nyar: The other ones are just passerbys. Sheepy: Nyar: And anyway, Grif's used to sleeping outside. He can stay there. Sheepy: Nyar: The others are totally unharmed so they can walk home. Sheepy: Nyar: So, no rules were broken! Look at how good of a guy I am! I follow your rules to a T! Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe you should give me more attention and shower me in love so I don't feel like I have to attack Grif to get it. Really, it's your fault. Well? Are you going to apologize to him? Sheepy: Nyar: And Impey... you should go demand an apology from Agravain. He knowingly inflicted this upon you. Normally, his plan wouldn't have worked, but Aggy's a special guy. So don't think you'll be able to free others from my grip like that. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... I'll correct myself just for you. Arsé-kun: Randy: Do not throw students into the Dreamlands. Do not cause them harm by hijacking them. And please stop giving me headaches. Sheepy: Nyar: Just for me? Am I.......... special to you? Arsé-kun: Randy: A special kind of pain in my ass. Sheepy: Nyar: Oh, you're making me blush! Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... Ugh. Just give me the damage report. Sheepy: Nyar: Fine, fine. Sheepy: Nyar: Two staff members, three...........four? students, and a creature. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Be more specific on the last point. Sheepy: Nyar: Ehhhh...... Sheepy: Nyar: That mad scientist's creation. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Adam? Sheepy: Nyar: I went after him because I thought it'd be funny. Arsé-kun: Randy: Was it everything you ever hoped for? Sheepy: Nyar: I was right. It was! Arsé-kun: Randy: Where are the ones not here? Since I know you won't clean up your own mess. Sheepy: Nyar: I kinda lost one of them. Sheepy: Nyar: Adam and his creator are together at the hospital. Sheepy: Nyar: The rest are here. Aggy's fine. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... What do you mean you LOST one? Sheepy: Nyar: Welllllllll....... Arsé-kun: Randy: You are utterly unbelievable. If any of them attack you in retaliation, I won't be surprised. Sheepy: Nyar: ........Ahh! Ahhhhhhhhh! I forgot to hit on his husband!! Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... Oh. I bet you can't get there before I call Watson. Sheepy: Nyar: You'll see!!! I'll get there in time! *He dashes away as quickly as he can* Arsé-kun: *Randy just sends Watson a text and then goes to check on Griflet* Sheepy: Grif: ....Ugh.... Arsé-kun: Randy: Okay, good, you're alive. Your uncle's at it again. Sheepy: Grif:.....Yes. He snacked on me. Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: I will make sure to add some squid to my lunch the next time I'm eating around him. Arsé-kun: Randy: Feel free. You may want to pick up your friend, too. Sheepy: Grif: ....Why is Kay sleeping on the ground? Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm not sure. Sheepy: *Grif slowly drags himself to his feet and picks up Kay* Sheepy: Grif:....What about that guy? What do we do with him? Arsé-kun: Randy: Considering your uncle used him to attack several people and drink from you... I assume hospital. Sheepy: Grif:.....Hmmm... Sheepy: *Grif is doing mental math on how he can carry both ofthem* Arsé-kun: *He has two arms and two shoulders. But is that enough?* Sheepy: Grif:.........*He puts Kay down before scooping him under his arm and doing the same to Impey* Arsé-kun: *Impey winces. Ouch. Tummy hurt syndrome* Sheepy: Grif: It's hospital time. Let's go. Arsé-kun: *They Go* Sheepy: *Grif enters the hospital and drops Impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: Ow!! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Impey is weak to the floor. Arsé-kun: Randy: I don't think that's quite it. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Randy is very smart... Arsé-kun: Randy: I have to be to keep up with Nyar. Sheepy: Grif: Really? Sheepy: Grif: If you punch him, you can tear right through him fairly easily. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... doctors are very slow. Arsé-kun: Randy: Well.... Two are at home. One I'm unsure of. Dr. Griffin isn't the right kind of doctor for this. Sheepy: Grif: Impey will perish. Arsé-kun: Randy: There Should be one here, but no one is working the front desk at the moment... Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Arsé-kun: *List of situations Romani was not prepared to deal with on a moment's notice: Any of them. Do not put him in situations.* Arsé-kun: Romani: ......... Can I maybe get an in-advance call next time? Sheepy: Grif: A stranger is here and being mean. Sheepy: Grif: Impey, you shoupd have called in advance. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... I woulda loved to. Sheepy: Grif: Then why didn't you? So careless. Arsé-kun: Romani: ... *siiigh* *he goes to get Impey off the floor* Sheepy: Grif: You'll do better next time. I believe in you. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'll be sure next time I'm sure I won't throw up... Sheepy: Grif: Good idea. Sheepy: Grif: By the way. He was forced to bite me because of my uncle. Sheepy: Grif: My blood is poisonous. Arsé-kun: Romani: ... Oh. Okay, noted. Sheepy: Grif: He is lucky that he did not ingest more of it than he did. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Grif: It affects the brain and nerves. In larger quantities, it can cause partial or complete weakness or numbness of the body along with hallucinations. Eventually, it will wear off, but one may experience strange sensations that do not accurately reflect the stimuli that one is experiencing.. Sheepy: Grif: So, avoid drinking it in the future... yes. Arsé-kun: Impey: *cough* N-noted..... Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. Stomach pain is normal as well. After all, the brain can trigger stomach pain and nausea when it is being negatively impacted. Arsé-kun: Romani: Uh.... Noted. Arsé-kun: *Romani eventually gets Impey off the floor and Out of There.* Arsé-kun: *Grif gets his leg bumped* Sheepy: Grif:....Hmm? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you carrying me like this?? Sheepy: Grif: You fainted. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Ugh. Sheepy: Grif: I had to carry two people at once. Sheepy: *Grif drops Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: Ow! Sheepy: Grif: Kay is also weak to the floor... Arsé-kun: Kay: Getting dropped hurts, moron. Arsé-kun: Kay: But did I hear that right? Were you actually pretty smart and cool there for a minute? Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... *He covers his face* P-pretty...? Smart... even cool... Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't call you pretty.... I mean...... Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Anyway! What was all of that about? Poison? Sheepy: Grif: My blood is poisonous. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I've had it on me so many times.... Sheepy: Grif: But it didn't enter your system. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Grif: But it didn't enter your system. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets a processing error because he is thinking about blood, on him, in detail. Good work fucking idiot* Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Arsé-kun: Randy: Maybe you should just take him home with you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Let's go home, Kay. *He picks up Kay and exits* Arsé-kun: *Kay resolves his dissociative episode a couple of minutes later and has the gall to be surprised that Grif's carrying him bridal style. Nyar's day-ruining counter gets another tally somehow* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay thinks I'm cool... Bedi's parents didn't think it was cool... but maybe they're wrong... Arsé-kun: Kay: Kay does think you're cool. I'm gonna stop thinking about that topic now. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... That was a lie. I got one more question. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Does that mean your spit is poison too? Sheepy: Grif: Hm... It's okay unless it gets in an open wound... yes. Sheepy: Grif: It is still not as effective as other means. Arsé-kun: Kay: So if I.... .... Er. Never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: I said never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Kay speaks in incomplete sentences... such riddles. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna embarrass myself by finishing that thought! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: And you'd absolutely drop me to cover your face if I finished it! Sheepy: Grif: Ohhh... and Kay is weak to floors... Sheepy: Grif:... Don't tell me, or I'll drop you. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... I'm not... You'd hurt too if you got dropped in a weird way! Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Not true. I'd never let myself be dropped. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... If someone kissed you square on the mouth- And you were married- Would they get poisoned?? Arsé-kun: *Kay makes sure to grab onto Grif's arm in case he is about to be dropped ANYWAY* Sheepy: Grif:....?!?!?!? *His face goes red* ... P-post-marital k-k...?! ... N-no. Not unless they had an open wound in their mouth. Arsé-kun: Kay: If it's post-marital, why is THAT a notable issue?! Sheepy: Grif: ...Thinking about it makes my heart go badump-badump... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: So... What? Does it not do that normally? Are you dead inside? Sheepy: Grif: Not this fast. Sheepy: Grif: It's very quick now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pre-marital physical contact. Sheepy: Grif: P-pre... urk... how sinful...!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *snnrrrrrk* Arsé-kun: Kay: How do you... How do you function?? Literally any physical contact is pre-marital with you! Sheepy: Grif: Holding you isn't... Arsé-kun: Kay: Isn't romantic. I know, I just wanted to tease you. Sheepy: Grif: So cruel... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not new. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... but it's what makes you Kay. Sheepy: Grif: Among other things, of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wouldn't be you without being teasable. Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You can put me down now. Sheepy: *Grif puts Kay down* Arsé-kun: Kay: You actually did it right that time....... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I am learning. Arsé-kun: Kay: Learning a little more every day. Sheepy: Grif: One day, I'll be smart and impress you. Arsé-kun: Kay: You were smart earlier. It was cool of you to know words with more syllables than in your name. Sheepy: Grif: W-wow.... Arsé-kun: *ok lets go check on people who actually goddamn matter. Like Nyar's mess #1.* Sheepy: Fran: Adam...! What do I do, what do I do...??? Arsé-kun: *Adam is still paralyzed and exactly where he'd been left. To say he's unhappy and upset at the situation is one hell of an Understatement* Sheepy: Fran: I need to find a doctor... N-no, wait... Sheepy: Fran: They've all gone home... right...? Arsé-kun: *well, there's a light on outside the break room, so someone's gotta be around still* Sheepy: Fran: Was it a toxin...? But the culprit left me alone... oh...! Sheepy: Fran: Adam, I'll be right back! Arsé-kun: *Fran would get a response if Adam was capable* Sheepy: *Fran exits to investigate the light* Arsé-kun: *Randy's still here, having taken the secretary chair for himself. Who knows where Romani is.* Sheepy: Fran: Impey...! Adam is paralyzed! Arsé-kun: *Fran is responded to with the sound of something getting knocked over. Thanks Impey. Also, Randy jumps slightly.* Sheepy: *Chii jumps when Randy does. His chair is suddenly moving.* Arsé-kun: *Chii gets apologetically pet. Sorry, bud* Sheepy: Fran: I don't know what to do... he was like that when I woke up! Arsé-kun: Randy: You have our lovely janitor to blame for that. *he looks away from his book* It's a mental status, not physical. Sheepy: Fran:.....What...? Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm saying it will wear off on it's own. How are You, though? Sheepy: Fran: I'm feeling a lot better, thank you... Arsé-kun: Randy: Our great and mighty bastard janitor is equally responsible for you being asleep for this long. Arsé-kun: Randy: It's one of... Those, days. Sheepy: Fran: I understand now. It really could be worse... I'm glad it's just that. Arsé-kun: Randy: I agree entirely. Impey's a room over *gestures* but not in any condition to leave. Food poisoning. Sheepy: Fran: What did he eat? Arsé-kun: Randy: Janitor forced him to bite Griflet. It didn't go well. Sheepy: Fran: Griflet... his blood is poisonous? Arsé-kun: Randy: So he says, yes. Sheepy: Fran:....I'd like to try a few things with his blood.... I wonder if he would let me grab a sample? Sheepy: Fran: He does heal faster than humans do... maybe his blood would have clues as to how his body does it... Arsé-kun: Randy: It won't. You probably won't be getting that information. Arsé-kun: *Zepar gives Randy a pop-up. thanks yog for finally giving some sort of input today* Arsé-kun: Randy: I've just been informed that you've been requested for a project later this week. Arsé-kun: Randy: But that can wait until tomorrow. Sheepy: Fran: Yes... For now, I need to stay with Adam. Arsé-kun: Randy: That's probably for the best. If you need anything, Dr. Romani is somewhere around here. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Randy: You're welcome. Try to have a good evening. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you. You too. Arsé-kun: *Randy puts his book under one arm, Chii under the other, and exits. chii going home montage offscreen* Sheepy: *Fran returns to Adam* Arsé-kun: *Adam has managed to somewhat prop himself up, but that's about it. Everything is still bad.* Sheepy: *Fran sits down next to Adam. It's not all bad! You have Fran!* Sheepy: Fran: He said that all we can do is wait for it to wear off. Arsé-kun: *Adam is still pretty shaken by the whole thing, but it can wear off. That's good news* Sheepy: Fran: Thankfully, it's not something physical. There shouldn't be any lasting effects. Arsé-kun: *Also good news!* Sheepy: Fran:......*He hugs Adam* ...Thank you for watching over me. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Adam would return it if he could. However- If it isn't Adam, who is hugging Fran (and also Adam)? One guess.* Sheepy: Fran:.....Oh! Impey! You're okay moving around, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nope! Sheepy: Fran: You should be lying down, then! I guess there's the bed in here... Arsé-kun: *The floor is fine too. The floor is far closer.* Sheepy: Fran:...Well, I guess that that's also an option. Sheepy: Fran: How are you feeling? I heard that you're suffering from food poisoning. Arsé-kun: Impey: I feel like I ate a corpse. I got rid of most of it and it still kinda hurts. Sheepy: Fran: A corpse, hm... I'd really like a sample of his blood... Arsé-kun: Impey: Um?? Arsé-kun: Impey: You wanna explain that one?? Sheepy: Fran: It could be useful. Sheepy: Fran: He can heal faster than anyone I've met and never seems to get sick. Sheepy: Fran: So, maybe his blood will show something interesting. Sheepy: Fran: I've heard that he can even re-attach limbs after they've been cut off... Arsé-kun: Impey: Did I miss a detail??? Who are we talking about? Sheepy: Fran: Griflet, the one you drank from. Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh!! Sheepy: Fran: He's a scientific marvel, but... Sheepy: Fran: I have heard rumors that his biggest fear is needles. Arsé-kun: Impey: Better cut his arm off! ... Don't do that, actually! Sheepy: Fran: I don't think he would consent to that. Arsé-kun: Impey: Most people wouldn't!!! Sheepy: Fran: Most wouldn't, but... Sheepy: Fran: Maybe he's different? Sheepy: Fran:....That's a joke, of course. Arsé-kun: Impey: Probably not! Arsé-kun: *We're done here. Is Holmes still alive?* Sheepy: *Holmes is lying face down on the ground, unmoving, as Satoru pokes him with a stick.* Arsé-kun: Mori: Poke him in the face. We have to be sure he's dead. Sheepy: *Satoru pokes him in the face. Holmes twitches.* Arsé-kun: Mori: He's alive. How disappointing. Should I replace my new wallpaper with this new dead Holmes...? Sheepy: Satoru: He's attempting to speak. Arsé-kun: Mori: It's attempting to communicate with us. Sheepy: Holmes:................. *He only puts in enough energy to shift his head so his face is no longer in the dirt.* Sheepy: Holmes:...........Professor. Put me out of my misery. Sheepy: Holmes: This is the night I die. Arsé-kun: Mori: What a direct request! What brought this on? Sheepy: Holmes: While lying here, I realized that returning to the dirt may be my greatest desire. Sheepy: Satoru: Holmes was born from the ground like a plant... Arsé-kun: Mori: It is the second day in a row where you've been facedown in the dirt. Sheepy: Holmes: I can't take this happening a third time. Sheepy: Holmes: If I do, I'll end it all myself. Arsé-kun: Mori: You're not even going to ask me why I know about the first instance? Sheepy: Holmes: Someone took a picture of it and sent it to you. Arsé-kun: Mori: The utter betrayal on your face when you find out who sent it to me... Sheepy: Holmes:......... Arsé-kun: Mori: It's a very good wallpaper. Every day I get to see you dead. Sheepy: Holmes: I will let you gloat about who it is, although I already have my suspicions. Arsé-kun: Mori: I will do no such thing. Do you intend to lay there until you rot? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Arsé-kun: Mori: Satoru, don't be like this. I know you enjoy being on the floor, but don't be like Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm surrounded by traitors and enemies. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. I won't. Arsé-kun: Mori: Hmmm. I have a difficult decision to make now. Arsé-kun: Mori: Do I leave you here to rot into obscurity? Do I drag you to the coroner in advance? Or do I fridge you for lunch tomorrow... Sheepy: Holmes: It isn't difficult. I am a pain in your side. Arsé-kun: Mori: What an understatement. Sheepy: Holmes: If you end me, you'll no longer have to deal with that. See how I display my back to you. I'm completely defenseless. Sheepy: Satoru: If you die, Watson will be sad. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson is a traitor. Arsé-kun: Mori: Watson would be devastated. Not to mention poor Iris. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson has betrayed me and is currently being flirted with by the man who attacked me. Sheepy: Holmes: It makes me burn with jealousy to the point I may die from that alone. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Arsé-kun: Mori: I'm sorry to hear that. We may need a new janitor. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar is nice to me. Arsé-kun: Mori: You seem to be the golden exception. Arsé-kun: Mori: ..... I'll call your husband. Sheepy: Holmes: No need to bother. He's busy betraying me anyway. Sheepy: Satoru: When I'm feeling down, I look at bugs. You should try it. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Speaking of, I wonder just how many ants he's covered in now. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes: .........You know. Sheepy: Holmes: Ants have toes. Arsé-kun: Mori: I do. Sheepy: Holmes: They are also one of the few creatures that will wage wars against each other. Sheepy: Holmes: If they become lost, they will walk in circles forever and ever and ever... Sheepy: Holmes:....Before finally perishing of starvation and exhaustion. Arsé-kun: Mori: How dare you tell me bug facts when the world expert in bug facts is present? *mock offense* Sheepy: Holmes: I have my reasons. Sheepy: Satoru: There is no excuse. Your punishment is being sentenced to life. Sheepy: Holmes:....Satoru, you're crueler than your grandfather. Arsé-kun: Mori: Now, now, don't exaggerate too much. Sheepy: Holmes: It's no exaggeration... Arsé-kun: Mori: .... I do have to ask, since things aren't adding up. Arsé-kun: Mori: Holmes, can you move if you wanted to? Sheepy: Holmes: I haven't tried. Arsé-kun: Mori: Are you trying to become someone's lunch? Sheepy: Holmes: It doesn't matter if I end up lunch or not... Arsé-kun: *Mori sighs, bends down, and grabs Holmes by the coat collar. We are Leaving* Sheepy: Holmes: Where are you bringing me? Arsé-kun: Mori: Hell. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh.... Sheepy: Holmes:....I must tell Watson that he'll be meeting me there one day for betraying me like this... Arsé-kun: Mori: Isn't that where he comes from? Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: *confused math lady* Arsé-kun: Mori: I kid. You may as well also come from hell. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know where I come from... not really. Arsé-kun: Mori: To me, you're hellspawn. Sheepy: Holmes: I hear I come from the exact opposite place. Sheepy: Satoru: You can't return to the place you were born, then. That's sad. If you could, you might be able to remember something about your past. Sheepy: Holmes: That's.... Arsé-kun: Mori: .... He's not wrong, I suppose. Sheepy: *Holmes is dragged home.* Arsé-kun: *Holmes is put down for a moment. Just a moment, so that Mori can casually pick the lock on the door and enter with him* Sheepy: Satoru: I won't tell anyone. Arsé-kun: Watson: *not far away, staring in their direction from a big chair* ... Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Mori: Wonderful input. Sheepy: Holmes: So this is what you meant... Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Watson, we've brought home Holmes. Sheepy: Satoru: He's mopey. Arsé-kun: Watson: I see... Well, thank you very much. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... I have two words for you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes:...You traitor!!! Arsé-kun: Watson: You're going to need to be a lot more specific. Sheepy: Holmes: I trusted you... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Oh, is this about that picture spreading? How far has it gotten? Sheepy: Holmes: It's the professor's phone background. Why would you do this? Arsé-kun: Watson: Simple. I didn't. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:....What? Arsé-kun: Mori: I second this question. It came from your phone. Sheepy: Satoru: A cursed phone... Arsé-kun: Watson: No, no, I know what happened. A certain hacker had fun at our expense again. Sheepy: Holmes: What... Sheepy: Holmes:.....I'm sorry for accusing you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Accepted. Where have you been? I had a suitor again. Bastard. Sheepy: Holmes: He paralyzed me so he could flirt with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Typical. I wish I could be surprised at this point. You would think his husband would do something. Sheepy: Holmes: I felt so depressed that I decided to lie there until I inevitably died. Arsé-kun: Watson: And you did not. Sheepy: Holmes: Because the professor dragged me here. Sheepy: Holmes: Otherwise, I'd still be lying face down in the dirt Sheepy: Holmes: His husband must know that he does this. Sheepy: Holmes: He just chooses to do nothing. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar likes bullying you because you sometimes get extreme reactions. Arsé-kun: Watson: And Germain seems to find it funny. I've already tried. His response was, and I quote- Arsé-kun: Germain: I simply find it amusing. Sheepy: Holmes: A perfect impression... no, wait... Arsé-kun: Germain: Good evening. Knowing this is one of my dear's favorite places to be a nuisance, I wanted to hastily apologize for him opening his mouth. Sheepy: Satoru: He likes doing that. Sheepy: Nyar: No need to apologize on my behalf. Apologies imply that you'll change your behavior. Arsé-kun: Germain: Oh, you will inevitably, when you next decide to change your mask. Sheepy: Nyar: You're so right! Arsé-kun: Watson: *unimpressed* Do you have any that make you tolerable to be around. Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm? Sheepy: Nyar: That's based on personal preference, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Fine. New question. Do you have any that do not make me want to throw you into a ditch? Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe at first. Sheepy: Nyar: You have a fondness for detectives, so I could just swap to a mask who could steal Holmes's job and your heart! Two birds, one boulder! Arsé-kun: Watson: Surface level observation, and not even remotely correct. Sheepy: Nyar: You didn't like detectives? Sheepy: Nyar: You're married to a detective and write detective novels... Arsé-kun: Watson: That doesn't mean I like all of them. That's like suggesting you'll marry every single knife nut. Sheepy: Nyar: Who's a knife nut? Sheepy: Nyar: Saint Germain likes knives a normal amount. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe you've just never had an interest in collecting things. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's true, I suppose. Sheepy: Nyar: And even if you did, it'd probably disappear. Arsé-kun: Watson: Fair enough. Sheepy: Nyar:...Into the mess, I mean. Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks away from the pot of clovers of which he's counting the leaves* Our home isn't messy. Arsé-kun: *Watson doesn't comment on this*