Solitude is waking up
What will you do when that happens
{...}
{I'll at the very least ensure Traveler remains unharmed.}
macklin celebrini has autism
Xuebing Du
Noah Kahan
Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her
Fai_Ryy
Color Me Curious

@theartofmadeline
Mike Driver
Game of Thrones Daily
todays bird

blake kathryn
Not today Justin
ojovivo
Monterey Bay Aquarium
taylor price
The Stonewall Inn
Sade Olutola
seen from Canada
seen from Philippines
seen from Venezuela

seen from Singapore
seen from Australia
seen from Philippines
seen from Singapore
seen from Philippines
seen from Malaysia

seen from Indonesia
seen from United States

seen from Singapore

seen from United States

seen from Singapore

seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States

seen from United States

seen from United States
@whynotchatforawhile
Solitude is waking up
What will you do when that happens
{...}
{I'll at the very least ensure Traveler remains unharmed.}

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
n. no.
thats like. insanely derogatory.
a "puppet" is what youd call someone you're actively manipulating
{oh.}
{Goddamnit, i'm stupid.}
{That's my bad, I suppose.. I'll try and find a better word to call them by.}
{Thank you for telling me.}
why do you keep calling traveler a puppet if you're the same as them?
{...}
{Is that.. not an appropriate word to call a friend or someone you trust?}
i don't like you.
im going to fight you behind the dreamworld 7-11 and have the great one throw you against the wall like a wet plushie untill you aren't mean anymore
{Even if you did kill me, I'd reform in Traveler's mind, maybe a tad bit weaker, but not enough to be a problem, but I do appreciate the threat.}
she’s gone
she’s gone and she isn’t coming back
You are responsible for this
the blood is on your hands, even if you didn’t take the final blow
But you don’t care do you?
{Coward, hiding behind that stupid little mode like a fool.}
{If you're gonna trash talk me, don't hide behind anonymity, it only makes you look worse.}

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
*Dolores had known something was wrong the second she had woken up that day. The shared cabin was too quiet for comfort. It didn’t take the woman long to figure out that most everyone was gone.*
*she panicked and immediately ran to find Harvest, she had to be ok, she had to still be there, Dolores didn’t know what she would do if she-*
*As she bursts through the main exit into the eternal night air, Dolores spots Harvest sitting on the dock, letting her feet soak in the freezing cold water. The breeze almost pushed her towards the other woman*
*she silently sat down next to Harvest, bringing her scarf closer to her face*
@sinnerssorrow
..i don't know what to do anymore, dolores
as if i ever knew what to do.
i just feel like i somehow screwed everything up for everyone
*Harvest sits down right next to Dolores...*
them disappearing wasn’t our faults…and…you apologizing to Seesay was a really good thing to do.
…
You’ll see her again, don’t worry, even if I have to drag her to you
*Dolores allows herself to smile. She takes her scarf off and wraps it around Harvest.*
I’m here, and I’m not leaving
that's what my sibling said, but then they went missing.
i can't trust myself to do anything right.
i couldn't protect my own sibling, now i can't protect anyone around me.
i should just go back to being sin's servant or something, i don't deserve anything else
*dolores’ head snaps towards her*
Don’t you ever even entertain that thought
I- I can’t lose you
I need you, I don’t care if you think yourself unworthy of that
i just need you here with me…please
*Dolores grips her hand*
i...
why?
why do you care so much for me?
I…I…
ever since I was split from Solitude I felt this…aching isolation, this pit in my stomach that reminded me that no one would ever be able to relate to me in the same way. and then…I got Solitude’s memories. The memory of you was so bright and vivid, along with Seesay and Stem.
I wanted to see that light in person, that light that will finally understand.
and…now that I’ve met you…I don’t think I could handle it if you left
Tell me truthfully, is it selfish that I never want you to leave?
*...*
*She remai ns si l ent*
*wai t, wha t on e ar th i s happ p ening*
*I ' M L O S I N G C O N N E C T I O N-*
[everything goes dark, seems like you weren't actually talking to harvest.]
*Dolores shrinks into herself, frozen and shaking…it’s so so…COLD. She tries to reach for her scarf but remembers that she gave it to…that…that wasn’t Harvest*
HARVEST!
*Dolores tears up, this can’t be happening*
HARVEST PLEASE!
{Looking for something?}
*From the darkness, her scarf gets tossed back into Dolores' hands, next thing she knows, she's met with two teeth, glowing in the void around them.*
{I'm amused; truly! It was fun watching you mess around and talk with that faux version of Harvest I conjured for you, as if I'd let you actually make the one person who could potentially ruin everything for me relax.}
{You're gullible, Solitude, through and through.}
…YOU
*Dolores clutches her scarf close, tears running down her face as she steps towards the…how are their teeth so clean??*
what did you do to Harvest
*Dolores hasn’t felt this strongly in…she can’t remember*
{Nothing, I simply stopped you from interacting with her.}
{Quite frankly, I'm getting sick of you, you're the only one that Harvest has ever had feelings for.}
{I would've left you alone, but.. plans change.}
{I think it's about time for me to shut this situation down, for good.}
I don’t care what the fuck you do to me
burn me, make me relive my death, rip me into a million pieces
but if you touch harvest I will make you feel as much pain as I can possibly make you feel
She means more then I ever will
She might still have a chance
and I will do so much more then you think to let her see the light at the end of the tunnel
{Trust me, I could care less about her.}
{I just need you out of the way.}
*..Suddenly, you're falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and falling and-*
*CRASH!*
*what happened? you're awake, that's for certain, but where are you-*
*Dolores had known something was wrong the second she had woken up that day. The shared cabin was too quiet for comfort. It didn’t take the woman long to figure out that most everyone was gone.*
*she panicked and immediately ran to find Harvest, she had to be ok, she had to still be there, Dolores didn’t know what she would do if she-*
*As she bursts through the main exit into the eternal night air, Dolores spots Harvest sitting on the dock, letting her feet soak in the freezing cold water. The breeze almost pushed her towards the other woman*
*she silently sat down next to Harvest, bringing her scarf closer to her face*
@sinnerssorrow
..i don't know what to do anymore, dolores
as if i ever knew what to do.
i just feel like i somehow screwed everything up for everyone
*Harvest sits down right next to Dolores...*
them disappearing wasn’t our faults…and…you apologizing to Seesay was a really good thing to do.
…
You’ll see her again, don’t worry, even if I have to drag her to you
*Dolores allows herself to smile. She takes her scarf off and wraps it around Harvest.*
I’m here, and I’m not leaving
that's what my sibling said, but then they went missing.
i can't trust myself to do anything right.
i couldn't protect my own sibling, now i can't protect anyone around me.
i should just go back to being sin's servant or something, i don't deserve anything else
*dolores’ head snaps towards her*
Don’t you ever even entertain that thought
I- I can’t lose you
I need you, I don’t care if you think yourself unworthy of that
i just need you here with me…please
*Dolores grips her hand*
i...
why?
why do you care so much for me?
I…I…
ever since I was split from Solitude I felt this…aching isolation, this pit in my stomach that reminded me that no one would ever be able to relate to me in the same way. and then…I got Solitude’s memories. The memory of you was so bright and vivid, along with Seesay and Stem.
I wanted to see that light in person, that light that will finally understand.
and…now that I’ve met you…I don’t think I could handle it if you left
Tell me truthfully, is it selfish that I never want you to leave?
*...*
*She remai ns si l ent*
*wai t, wha t on e ar th i s happ p ening*
*I ' M L O S I N G C O N N E C T I O N-*
[everything goes dark, seems like you weren't actually talking to harvest.]
*Dolores shrinks into herself, frozen and shaking…it’s so so…COLD. She tries to reach for her scarf but remembers that she gave it to…that…that wasn’t Harvest*
HARVEST!
*Dolores tears up, this can’t be happening*
HARVEST PLEASE!
{Looking for something?}
*From the darkness, her scarf gets tossed back into Dolores' hands, next thing she knows, she's met with two teeth, glowing in the void around them.*
{I'm amused; truly! It was fun watching you mess around and talk with that faux version of Harvest I conjured for you, as if I'd let you actually make the one person who could potentially ruin everything for me relax.}
{You're gullible, Solitude, through and through.}
…YOU
*Dolores clutches her scarf close, tears running down her face as she steps towards the…how are their teeth so clean??*
what did you do to Harvest
*Dolores hasn’t felt this strongly in…she can’t remember*
{Nothing, I simply stopped you from interacting with her.}
{Quite frankly, I'm getting sick of you, you're the only one that Harvest has ever had feelings for.}
{I would've left you alone, but.. plans change.}
{I think it's about time for me to shut this situation down, for good.}
*Dolores had known something was wrong the second she had woken up that day. The shared cabin was too quiet for comfort. It didn’t take the woman long to figure out that most everyone was gone.*
*she panicked and immediately ran to find Harvest, she had to be ok, she had to still be there, Dolores didn’t know what she would do if she-*
*As she bursts through the main exit into the eternal night air, Dolores spots Harvest sitting on the dock, letting her feet soak in the freezing cold water. The breeze almost pushed her towards the other woman*
*she silently sat down next to Harvest, bringing her scarf closer to her face*
@sinnerssorrow
..i don't know what to do anymore, dolores
as if i ever knew what to do.
i just feel like i somehow screwed everything up for everyone
*Harvest sits down right next to Dolores...*
them disappearing wasn’t our faults…and…you apologizing to Seesay was a really good thing to do.
…
You’ll see her again, don’t worry, even if I have to drag her to you
*Dolores allows herself to smile. She takes her scarf off and wraps it around Harvest.*
I’m here, and I’m not leaving
that's what my sibling said, but then they went missing.
i can't trust myself to do anything right.
i couldn't protect my own sibling, now i can't protect anyone around me.
i should just go back to being sin's servant or something, i don't deserve anything else
*dolores’ head snaps towards her*
Don’t you ever even entertain that thought
I- I can’t lose you
I need you, I don’t care if you think yourself unworthy of that
i just need you here with me…please
*Dolores grips her hand*
i...
why?
why do you care so much for me?
I…I…
ever since I was split from Solitude I felt this…aching isolation, this pit in my stomach that reminded me that no one would ever be able to relate to me in the same way. and then…I got Solitude’s memories. The memory of you was so bright and vivid, along with Seesay and Stem.
I wanted to see that light in person, that light that will finally understand.
and…now that I’ve met you…I don’t think I could handle it if you left
Tell me truthfully, is it selfish that I never want you to leave?
*...*
*She remai ns si l ent*
*wai t, wha t on e ar th i s happ p ening*
*I ' M L O S I N G C O N N E C T I O N-*
[everything goes dark, seems like you weren't actually talking to harvest.]
*Dolores shrinks into herself, frozen and shaking…it’s so so…COLD. She tries to reach for her scarf but remembers that she gave it to…that…that wasn’t Harvest*
HARVEST!
*Dolores tears up, this can’t be happening*
HARVEST PLEASE!
{Looking for something?}
*From the darkness, her scarf gets tossed back into Dolores' hands, next thing she knows, she's met with two teeth, glowing in the void around them.*
{I'm amused; truly! It was fun watching you mess around and talk with that faux version of Harvest I conjured for you, as if I'd let you actually make the one person who could potentially ruin everything for me relax.}
{You're gullible, Solitude, through and through.}
*with everything happening, you must feel dizzy, right?*
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
*Perhaps. it's best. to take a nap?*
{ it'll only get worse if she waits. }
{ she doesn't care anymore. it'll get worse regardless. }
{ so sure. she'll nap. worst that could happen is she's put in nede again. }
*...*
*when you close your eyes, you immediately feel a sharp pain and see nothing but red, but when you open your eyes, you're in a weird black void, two chairs, a table, and a practically impossible to see person(?).*
*you've been here before, even if you don't remember the first time you were here.*
{..My offer from earlier still stands, you know, but that doesn't really matter anymore, does it?}
{ ...of course. }
{ not a moment of peace for her. why would she get that when she doesn't deserve it. }
...
what the fuck are you talking about. i don't know you.
{Right, as I said before; that doesn't matter anymore.}
{Let's just get to the point.}
*It practically looms over Seesay as it speaks.*
{There have been.. certain events, that have caught my eye recently, your creator showing up in this place, a person disappearing via one of those red rifts, those sorta things.}
{And that has started to make me worry, I can't have you or Harvest going back, BUT I also can't leave you alone here anymore, that has become obvious.}
{I originally had planned to force you into a coma, but someone had requested me not to, so instead; I have a better idea in mind.}
{How would you like a.. 'vacation', from both these worlds? a way out, in a sense, where you don't HAVE to worry about what's happening out there in 'reality'?}
. . .
{ oh how she wants to be selfish. }
{ oh how she wants to run from all of her problems. }
{ ..but she knows that she can't. }
{ maybe it's in part because she thinks she doesn't deserve it. }
{ but. }
{ she can't help but feel as if the world is getting desperate. why would it send something so incomprehensible if she weren't close to a breakthrough. }
{ maybe there is hope. all she has to do is.. }
That's not happening. Don't care what you think, I've got shit to do. 'Cause fortunate for me, I've got people to care about on the other side.
Don't you wish you could say the same? ^_^
{All that awaits you out there is suffering, Traveler learned that the hard way.}
{I only want to help, but if that's how you want to be, then that's fine with me.}
{I'll be back one day, maybe then you'll change your mind?}
{I doubt it}
*Just like that, you re-awaken, it's a new day.*
*with everything happening, you must feel dizzy, right?*
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
*Perhaps. it's best. to take a nap?*
{ it'll only get worse if she waits. }
{ she doesn't care anymore. it'll get worse regardless. }
{ so sure. she'll nap. worst that could happen is she's put in nede again. }
*...*
*when you close your eyes, you immediately feel a sharp pain and see nothing but red, but when you open your eyes, you're in a weird black void, two chairs, a table, and a practically impossible to see person(?).*
*you've been here before, even if you don't remember the first time you were here.*
{..My offer from earlier still stands, you know, but that doesn't really matter anymore, does it?}
{ ...of course. }
{ not a moment of peace for her. why would she get that when she doesn't deserve it. }
...
what the fuck are you talking about. i don't know you.
{Right, as I said before; that doesn't matter anymore.}
{Let's just get to the point.}
*It practically looms over Seesay as it speaks.*
{There have been.. certain events, that have caught my eye recently, your creator showing up in this place, a person disappearing via one of those red rifts, those sorta things.}
{And that has started to make me worry, I can't have you or Harvest going back, BUT I also can't leave you alone here anymore, that has become obvious.}
{I originally had planned to force you into a coma, but someone had requested me not to, so instead; I have a better idea in mind.}
{How would you like a.. 'vacation', from both these worlds? a way out, in a sense, where you don't HAVE to worry about what's happening out there in 'reality'?}

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
*with everything happening, you must feel dizzy, right?*
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
dizzy
*Perhaps. it's best. to take a nap?*
{ it'll only get worse if she waits. }
{ she doesn't care anymore. it'll get worse regardless. }
{ so sure. she'll nap. worst that could happen is she's put in nede again. }
*...*
*when you close your eyes, you immediately feel a sharp pain and see nothing but red, but when you open your eyes, you're in a weird black void, two chairs, a table, and a practically impossible to see person(?).*
*you've been here before, even if you don't remember the first time you were here.*
{..My offer from earlier still stands, you know, but that doesn't really matter anymore, does it?}
hey spared roll a d20
“I’m sorry, wha-“
But as they’re clouded by their confusion, Spared didn’t notice the pit awaiting them with open arms. Before the sinner can even finish, they’re falling and falling and falling and oh dear how deep is this pit?
“KANDKDBSKFBSKSJND!” They scream as their descent continues. The end approaches, but right when Spared’s death counter was supposed increase to 8, they somehow phase through the ground.
…Ouch.
*They walk for awhile, humming a tune they forgot the lyrics to, before hearing a sound above them, a whistle-like sound, as if something was falling.. they look up at the ceiling of the mono-yellow place, confused*
..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is-
Spared struggles to get their breathing back to normal as the new scenery comes at them all at once. Where were they? Where did their lantern go? Why is this below a- OH GOODNESS THEY LANDED ON TOP OF SOMEONE.
“I’MSORRYI’MSORRYI’MSOSOSORRY-“ Spared continues to apologize profusely in a panic as they scramble off of whoever they landed on.
*..Dizzy, very dizzy, they barely even comprehend a word this person says.*
..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment
*They remain laying there, trying to recover from what just happened.*
Spared manages to just barely swallow and keep down their words, but the tears were a different story. Oh dear. Oh dear, they didn’t mean to do that, they didn’t know there was someone right there they would’ve gave a warning they’re sorry they-
Was there something they could do to help? There has to be something right? Please let there be something.
*They slowly get back up, using the closest wall for support, the spirals in their eyes spinning as they glance at Spared, before up at the roof.*
..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too
Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?
*..Their cloak was slightly open, revealing their exposed, moldy organs, and the lack of their left arm, they also seem to be lacking a heart*
A shiver runs up their spine upon seeing what was beyond the mysterious traveler’s cloak, and they forcefully have to rip their gaze away before they got sick or faint. How was this traveler even still alive? Dear, Genesis, have mercy on this poor soul…
“I- I SHOULD BE ASKING YOU THAT. ARE YOU OKAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!????”
*They look down at themselves, and quickly close up their cloak.*
honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue.
*They shake off the rest of the dizziness before standing up at full height.. which isn't a lot, they're pretty short.*
I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names?
I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead.
*They clear their throat, when they speak again, they sound a lot more.. child-like(?)*
Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name?
Now, Spared was trying their very hardest to not make assumptions. But they swear, if they’re right-
Wait, what was their name? The closest thing they ever got to one was what Seesay used to call them, so if that was the case…
“Erm- Spared, I guess.” They were too scared to look at Traveler again.
...
Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you?
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
Well, Spared knew that wasn’t their actual name. After all, how would a random sin of gossip magically know something no one else does? They would’ve seen the name get tossed around in other places otherwise, right? The sinner had simply stopped thinking about it after a certain point when their troubles lied in whatever the labyrinth decided to throw at them.
And speaking of sins of gossip, why did Rotespact feel much lighter? It’s even lighter than when Seesay stopped showing up, now…
“So, uhh… Do you know where we are?” All Spared could see other than Traveler and themself were just yellow and walls.
Not really. Not really. Not really. Not really.
*They glance around.*
One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world.
..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here
Away from the path… That sounded as horrifying as it did relieving. On the one hand, the escape from that torturous and most likely impossible grind on the path of redemption felt nice and refreshing. On the other, however, Spared didn’t know what could lie within these walls. What if hope of escape here is as small as it was on the path? What if they die and don’t come back? They don’t want to die. Not again. Please don’t let them die please don’t let them die please-
“Th- that… would be nice.”
Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way?
*They ask, sensing how worried Spared is.*
“Yes, please.” They answer almost immediately.
Alright, try to keep close.
*They begin walking, moving through the rooms, at each crossroads, they glance through the rooms before choosing a way to go, despite the fact that their feet are bleeding and.. all of what's wrong with them, somehow; they're as quiet as a mouse.*
Spared shivers with discomfort. How… how was Traveler able to go like that? They should be in utter agony. As a matter of fact, Traveler should probably be dead since last time the sinner checked, moldy organs and a missing heart was not healthy. What do they know, though? Their blood is yellow, so they shouldn’t really be saying anything. Spared should just… focus on where they were going, yes. That’s what they should do.
…Although maybe stopping soon for a break for Traveler would be a good idea.
*Noticing Spared's discomfort, they stop.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried?
*They tilt their head at Spared in mild worry.*
We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want.
“Ah, I’m just…” Spared places a hand on their arm. “Worried for you. Uhm- If you feel like you need to rest, we can stop. You don’t… look. well…”
I never look well. I never look well. I never look well. I never look well.
In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head.
*They pause, glancing away for a moment.*
..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that
Their grip tightened in hesitance before letting go.
“Alright, then…”
*..They remain silent for a few moments longer*
Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going.
“…Let’s go.”
Alright. Alright. Alright. Alright.
*They get back to it, leading the way.*
As the two travel in silence, Spared begins to zone out…
[TIMESKIP]
*After a long while of moving through the logic-defying levels of this strange place, they come across a strange section; the walls, ceiling, and floors of this place are COVERED in those tiles you'd see at pools, each one being oddly clean...*
*Alongside the odd halls and rooms of this segment, most of the hallways and rooms are submerged in 3-4 ft deep blueish-green water, while not a major problem, it would be hard to progress through due to Traveler having to swim through it all.*
Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd...
Not realizing what was ahead until it was too late, Spared accidentally falls right into the water. They really need to pay more attention to their surroundings, huh? This was the second time this has happened, now…
Luckily, the sinner scrambles back up to rather quickly due to how shallow the water is. They’re all drenched now, though.
*Traveler can't help but chuckle slightly.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
*They ask, worried if Spared is injured or not.*
“Yeah, j-just scared me…” Spared was so cold.
They look at what’s ahead of the two.
*Just a lot of hallways that led into more rooms and more pathways, each practically seeming the same, excluding different layouts and deeper segments of the pool.*
*Traveler dips their hand into the pool, it was lukewarm, and they could feel traces of magnesium sulfate (otherwise known as Epsom Salt) in the water...*
..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here
*They glance back up at Spared.*
If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside.
*They hop into the water and swim into a separate room so Spared doesn't have to see them clean themselves up.*
They’re already in here anyways. Might as well stay in for a while. The sinner simply makes tiny splashes, if they could even be called that, with their hand while they wait for Traveler. Spared didn’t even need to swim, it could stand perfectly fine while the water was still pretty shallow.
*As Spared waits, something suddenly feels off, a shift in tension, a dread envelops the room, the room darkens very slightly, and from the shadows.. something emerges, a being that's as tall as the very room, claws and all, a singular red eye and a twisted grin.. that's all Spared could see before it's form goes as dark as the night sky if it was starless, leaving only it's teeth visible, it looms in the corner, before laughing in a manner that shakes the water, turns it ice cold.*
{Making friends with my favorite little puppet, are we?}
*It's voice drips with untold malice as it looms closer, ignoring the water and moving as if it said water didn't even exist.*
{Usually, I wouldn't be able to interact with mortals physically, but.. this place doesn't exist within normal logic, now does it?}
Their breath hitches as… whatever that was forms. Not knowing what else to do, Spared attempts to deal with things the only way they really know how. They back away as far as they possibly could, and when they can’t anymore, they desperately try to pull themselves out of the pool to get farther.
*It almost immediately closes the distance, cornering Spared as quickly as possible.*
{Nuh uh uh, you're not getting away THAT easily, I don't want to have to hurt you, I'm merely here for a quick little chat, since Traveler will be back soon.}
*It states, pulling Spared away from the wall and out into the middle of the room, somehow ensuring it doesn't hurt them in any way.*
{I'm a bit amused if I'm being honest, seeing two injured souls travel through a place like this, especially considering you both didn't even mean to get here, right?}
{If I'm correct, you somehow phased out of your reality, and ended up here, in these twisted infinite corridors that seem to go on and on forever and ever, it's just like the path, isn't it?}
They simply nod in fear. Spared is going to die again. They’re going to die again and everything’s going to get worse. Can they even come back to life here? WHAT IF THIS IS THEIR TRUE END?
*It chuckles, enjoying the dread that Spared feels.*
{At least you're not alone, right? Be happy you aren't, some people die in these halls without any contact with ANYONE, others.. like dear Traveler, spend eternity all alone, wandering aimlessly, I once thought about bringing them here instead of sending them to the path, but, that would've been TOO mean.}
{In fact; I don't really plan on keeping you or Traveler here too long, you both have things to get back to, places to wander through, people to reunite with.. right?}
*It chuckles again, looming over Spared, staring them down for just a moment too long.. before backing off very slightly.*
{It doesn't matter that much to me if you die or not, I do hope you know that, I could care less about you, but I'm here anyways, I've found many reasons to take I N T E R E S T in you, like for example; the fact you're tied to a certain G O S S I P E R, right?}
The dread was still thick, so much so in fact that it almost felt like it was strangling Spared. They instinctively hold and cover Rotespact upon the mention of a gossiper. It was so light, almost weightless.
{Hmm, I wonder if-}
*Suddenly, a sound in the distance, signaling that Traveler's coming back.*
{..Sounds like it's time for me to depart, oh well! be seeing you!}
*Just like that, it vanishes, the atmosphere returns to how it was before, as if it was never there.. terrifying.*
hey spared roll a d20
“I’m sorry, wha-“
But as they’re clouded by their confusion, Spared didn’t notice the pit awaiting them with open arms. Before the sinner can even finish, they’re falling and falling and falling and oh dear how deep is this pit?
“KANDKDBSKFBSKSJND!” They scream as their descent continues. The end approaches, but right when Spared’s death counter was supposed increase to 8, they somehow phase through the ground.
…Ouch.
*They walk for awhile, humming a tune they forgot the lyrics to, before hearing a sound above them, a whistle-like sound, as if something was falling.. they look up at the ceiling of the mono-yellow place, confused*
..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is-
Spared struggles to get their breathing back to normal as the new scenery comes at them all at once. Where were they? Where did their lantern go? Why is this below a- OH GOODNESS THEY LANDED ON TOP OF SOMEONE.
“I’MSORRYI’MSORRYI’MSOSOSORRY-“ Spared continues to apologize profusely in a panic as they scramble off of whoever they landed on.
*..Dizzy, very dizzy, they barely even comprehend a word this person says.*
..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment
*They remain laying there, trying to recover from what just happened.*
Spared manages to just barely swallow and keep down their words, but the tears were a different story. Oh dear. Oh dear, they didn’t mean to do that, they didn’t know there was someone right there they would’ve gave a warning they’re sorry they-
Was there something they could do to help? There has to be something right? Please let there be something.
*They slowly get back up, using the closest wall for support, the spirals in their eyes spinning as they glance at Spared, before up at the roof.*
..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too
Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?
*..Their cloak was slightly open, revealing their exposed, moldy organs, and the lack of their left arm, they also seem to be lacking a heart*
A shiver runs up their spine upon seeing what was beyond the mysterious traveler’s cloak, and they forcefully have to rip their gaze away before they got sick or faint. How was this traveler even still alive? Dear, Genesis, have mercy on this poor soul…
“I- I SHOULD BE ASKING YOU THAT. ARE YOU OKAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!????”
*They look down at themselves, and quickly close up their cloak.*
honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue.
*They shake off the rest of the dizziness before standing up at full height.. which isn't a lot, they're pretty short.*
I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names?
I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead.
*They clear their throat, when they speak again, they sound a lot more.. child-like(?)*
Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name?
Now, Spared was trying their very hardest to not make assumptions. But they swear, if they’re right-
Wait, what was their name? The closest thing they ever got to one was what Seesay used to call them, so if that was the case…
“Erm- Spared, I guess.” They were too scared to look at Traveler again.
...
Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you?
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
Well, Spared knew that wasn’t their actual name. After all, how would a random sin of gossip magically know something no one else does? They would’ve seen the name get tossed around in other places otherwise, right? The sinner had simply stopped thinking about it after a certain point when their troubles lied in whatever the labyrinth decided to throw at them.
And speaking of sins of gossip, why did Rotespact feel much lighter? It’s even lighter than when Seesay stopped showing up, now…
“So, uhh… Do you know where we are?” All Spared could see other than Traveler and themself were just yellow and walls.
Not really. Not really. Not really. Not really.
*They glance around.*
One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world.
..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here
Away from the path… That sounded as horrifying as it did relieving. On the one hand, the escape from that torturous and most likely impossible grind on the path of redemption felt nice and refreshing. On the other, however, Spared didn’t know what could lie within these walls. What if hope of escape here is as small as it was on the path? What if they die and don’t come back? They don’t want to die. Not again. Please don’t let them die please don’t let them die please-
“Th- that… would be nice.”
Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way?
*They ask, sensing how worried Spared is.*
“Yes, please.” They answer almost immediately.
Alright, try to keep close.
*They begin walking, moving through the rooms, at each crossroads, they glance through the rooms before choosing a way to go, despite the fact that their feet are bleeding and.. all of what's wrong with them, somehow; they're as quiet as a mouse.*
Spared shivers with discomfort. How… how was Traveler able to go like that? They should be in utter agony. As a matter of fact, Traveler should probably be dead since last time the sinner checked, moldy organs and a missing heart was not healthy. What do they know, though? Their blood is yellow, so they shouldn’t really be saying anything. Spared should just… focus on where they were going, yes. That’s what they should do.
…Although maybe stopping soon for a break for Traveler would be a good idea.
*Noticing Spared's discomfort, they stop.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried?
*They tilt their head at Spared in mild worry.*
We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want.
“Ah, I’m just…” Spared places a hand on their arm. “Worried for you. Uhm- If you feel like you need to rest, we can stop. You don’t… look. well…”
I never look well. I never look well. I never look well. I never look well.
In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head.
*They pause, glancing away for a moment.*
..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that
Their grip tightened in hesitance before letting go.
“Alright, then…”
*..They remain silent for a few moments longer*
Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going.
“…Let’s go.”
Alright. Alright. Alright. Alright.
*They get back to it, leading the way.*
As the two travel in silence, Spared begins to zone out…
[TIMESKIP]
*After a long while of moving through the logic-defying levels of this strange place, they come across a strange section; the walls, ceiling, and floors of this place are COVERED in those tiles you'd see at pools, each one being oddly clean...*
*Alongside the odd halls and rooms of this segment, most of the hallways and rooms are submerged in 3-4 ft deep blueish-green water, while not a major problem, it would be hard to progress through due to Traveler having to swim through it all.*
Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd...
Not realizing what was ahead until it was too late, Spared accidentally falls right into the water. They really need to pay more attention to their surroundings, huh? This was the second time this has happened, now…
Luckily, the sinner scrambles back up to rather quickly due to how shallow the water is. They’re all drenched now, though.
*Traveler can't help but chuckle slightly.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
*They ask, worried if Spared is injured or not.*
“Yeah, j-just scared me…” Spared was so cold.
They look at what’s ahead of the two.
*Just a lot of hallways that led into more rooms and more pathways, each practically seeming the same, excluding different layouts and deeper segments of the pool.*
*Traveler dips their hand into the pool, it was lukewarm, and they could feel traces of magnesium sulfate (otherwise known as Epsom Salt) in the water...*
..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here
*They glance back up at Spared.*
If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside.
*They hop into the water and swim into a separate room so Spared doesn't have to see them clean themselves up.*
They’re already in here anyways. Might as well stay in for a while. The sinner simply makes tiny splashes, if they could even be called that, with their hand while they wait for Traveler. Spared didn’t even need to swim, it could stand perfectly fine while the water was still pretty shallow.
*As Spared waits, something suddenly feels off, a shift in tension, a dread envelops the room, the room darkens very slightly, and from the shadows.. something emerges, a being that's as tall as the very room, claws and all, a singular red eye and a twisted grin.. that's all Spared could see before it's form goes as dark as the night sky if it was starless, leaving only it's teeth visible, it looms in the corner, before laughing in a manner that shakes the water, turns it ice cold.*
{Making friends with my favorite little puppet, are we?}
*It's voice drips with untold malice as it looms closer, ignoring the water and moving as if it said water didn't even exist.*
{Usually, I wouldn't be able to interact with mortals physically, but.. this place doesn't exist within normal logic, now does it?}
Their breath hitches as… whatever that was forms. Not knowing what else to do, Spared attempts to deal with things the only way they really know how. They back away as far as they possibly could, and when they can’t anymore, they desperately try to pull themselves out of the pool to get farther.
*It almost immediately closes the distance, cornering Spared as quickly as possible.*
{Nuh uh uh, you're not getting away THAT easily, I don't want to have to hurt you, I'm merely here for a quick little chat, since Traveler will be back soon.}
*It states, pulling Spared away from the wall and out into the middle of the room, somehow ensuring it doesn't hurt them in any way.*
{I'm a bit amused if I'm being honest, seeing two injured souls travel through a place like this, especially considering you both didn't even mean to get here, right?}
{If I'm correct, you somehow phased out of your reality, and ended up here, in these twisted infinite corridors that seem to go on and on forever and ever, it's just like the path, isn't it?}
They simply nod in fear. Spared is going to die again. They’re going to die again and everything’s going to get worse. Can they even come back to life here? WHAT IF THIS IS THEIR TRUE END?
*It chuckles, enjoying the dread that Spared feels.*
{At least you're not alone, right? Be happy you aren't, some people die in these halls without any contact with ANYONE, others.. like dear Traveler, spend eternity all alone, wandering aimlessly, I once thought about bringing them here instead of sending them to the path, but, that would've been TOO mean.}
{In fact; I don't really plan on keeping you or Traveler here too long, you both have things to get back to, places to wander through, people to reunite with.. right?}
*It chuckles again, looming over Spared, staring them down for just a moment too long.. before backing off very slightly.*
{It doesn't matter that much to me if you die or not, I do hope you know that, I could care less about you, but I'm here anyways, I've found many reasons to take I N T E R E S T in you, like for example; the fact you're tied to a certain G O S S I P E R, right?}
hey spared roll a d20
“I’m sorry, wha-“
But as they’re clouded by their confusion, Spared didn’t notice the pit awaiting them with open arms. Before the sinner can even finish, they’re falling and falling and falling and oh dear how deep is this pit?
“KANDKDBSKFBSKSJND!” They scream as their descent continues. The end approaches, but right when Spared’s death counter was supposed increase to 8, they somehow phase through the ground.
…Ouch.
*They walk for awhile, humming a tune they forgot the lyrics to, before hearing a sound above them, a whistle-like sound, as if something was falling.. they look up at the ceiling of the mono-yellow place, confused*
..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is-
Spared struggles to get their breathing back to normal as the new scenery comes at them all at once. Where were they? Where did their lantern go? Why is this below a- OH GOODNESS THEY LANDED ON TOP OF SOMEONE.
“I’MSORRYI’MSORRYI’MSOSOSORRY-“ Spared continues to apologize profusely in a panic as they scramble off of whoever they landed on.
*..Dizzy, very dizzy, they barely even comprehend a word this person says.*
..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment
*They remain laying there, trying to recover from what just happened.*
Spared manages to just barely swallow and keep down their words, but the tears were a different story. Oh dear. Oh dear, they didn’t mean to do that, they didn’t know there was someone right there they would’ve gave a warning they’re sorry they-
Was there something they could do to help? There has to be something right? Please let there be something.
*They slowly get back up, using the closest wall for support, the spirals in their eyes spinning as they glance at Spared, before up at the roof.*
..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too
Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?
*..Their cloak was slightly open, revealing their exposed, moldy organs, and the lack of their left arm, they also seem to be lacking a heart*
A shiver runs up their spine upon seeing what was beyond the mysterious traveler’s cloak, and they forcefully have to rip their gaze away before they got sick or faint. How was this traveler even still alive? Dear, Genesis, have mercy on this poor soul…
“I- I SHOULD BE ASKING YOU THAT. ARE YOU OKAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!????”
*They look down at themselves, and quickly close up their cloak.*
honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue.
*They shake off the rest of the dizziness before standing up at full height.. which isn't a lot, they're pretty short.*
I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names?
I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead.
*They clear their throat, when they speak again, they sound a lot more.. child-like(?)*
Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name?
Now, Spared was trying their very hardest to not make assumptions. But they swear, if they’re right-
Wait, what was their name? The closest thing they ever got to one was what Seesay used to call them, so if that was the case…
“Erm- Spared, I guess.” They were too scared to look at Traveler again.
...
Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you?
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
Well, Spared knew that wasn’t their actual name. After all, how would a random sin of gossip magically know something no one else does? They would’ve seen the name get tossed around in other places otherwise, right? The sinner had simply stopped thinking about it after a certain point when their troubles lied in whatever the labyrinth decided to throw at them.
And speaking of sins of gossip, why did Rotespact feel much lighter? It’s even lighter than when Seesay stopped showing up, now…
“So, uhh… Do you know where we are?” All Spared could see other than Traveler and themself were just yellow and walls.
Not really. Not really. Not really. Not really.
*They glance around.*
One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world.
..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here
Away from the path… That sounded as horrifying as it did relieving. On the one hand, the escape from that torturous and most likely impossible grind on the path of redemption felt nice and refreshing. On the other, however, Spared didn’t know what could lie within these walls. What if hope of escape here is as small as it was on the path? What if they die and don’t come back? They don’t want to die. Not again. Please don’t let them die please don’t let them die please-
“Th- that… would be nice.”
Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way?
*They ask, sensing how worried Spared is.*
“Yes, please.” They answer almost immediately.
Alright, try to keep close.
*They begin walking, moving through the rooms, at each crossroads, they glance through the rooms before choosing a way to go, despite the fact that their feet are bleeding and.. all of what's wrong with them, somehow; they're as quiet as a mouse.*
Spared shivers with discomfort. How… how was Traveler able to go like that? They should be in utter agony. As a matter of fact, Traveler should probably be dead since last time the sinner checked, moldy organs and a missing heart was not healthy. What do they know, though? Their blood is yellow, so they shouldn’t really be saying anything. Spared should just… focus on where they were going, yes. That’s what they should do.
…Although maybe stopping soon for a break for Traveler would be a good idea.
*Noticing Spared's discomfort, they stop.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried?
*They tilt their head at Spared in mild worry.*
We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want.
“Ah, I’m just…” Spared places a hand on their arm. “Worried for you. Uhm- If you feel like you need to rest, we can stop. You don’t… look. well…”
I never look well. I never look well. I never look well. I never look well.
In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head.
*They pause, glancing away for a moment.*
..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that
Their grip tightened in hesitance before letting go.
“Alright, then…”
*..They remain silent for a few moments longer*
Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going.
“…Let’s go.”
Alright. Alright. Alright. Alright.
*They get back to it, leading the way.*
As the two travel in silence, Spared begins to zone out…
[TIMESKIP]
*After a long while of moving through the logic-defying levels of this strange place, they come across a strange section; the walls, ceiling, and floors of this place are COVERED in those tiles you'd see at pools, each one being oddly clean...*
*Alongside the odd halls and rooms of this segment, most of the hallways and rooms are submerged in 3-4 ft deep blueish-green water, while not a major problem, it would be hard to progress through due to Traveler having to swim through it all.*
Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd...
Not realizing what was ahead until it was too late, Spared accidentally falls right into the water. They really need to pay more attention to their surroundings, huh? This was the second time this has happened, now…
Luckily, the sinner scrambles back up to rather quickly due to how shallow the water is. They’re all drenched now, though.
*Traveler can't help but chuckle slightly.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
*They ask, worried if Spared is injured or not.*
“Yeah, j-just scared me…” Spared was so cold.
They look at what’s ahead of the two.
*Just a lot of hallways that led into more rooms and more pathways, each practically seeming the same, excluding different layouts and deeper segments of the pool.*
*Traveler dips their hand into the pool, it was lukewarm, and they could feel traces of magnesium sulfate (otherwise known as Epsom Salt) in the water...*
..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here
*They glance back up at Spared.*
If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside.
*They hop into the water and swim into a separate room so Spared doesn't have to see them clean themselves up.*
They’re already in here anyways. Might as well stay in for a while. The sinner simply makes tiny splashes, if they could even be called that, with their hand while they wait for Traveler. Spared didn’t even need to swim, it could stand perfectly fine while the water was still pretty shallow.
*As Spared waits, something suddenly feels off, a shift in tension, a dread envelops the room, the room darkens very slightly, and from the shadows.. something emerges, a being that's as tall as the very room, claws and all, a singular red eye and a twisted grin.. that's all Spared could see before it's form goes as dark as the night sky if it was starless, leaving only it's teeth visible, it looms in the corner, before laughing in a manner that shakes the water, turns it ice cold.*
{Making friends with my favorite little puppet, are we?}
*It's voice drips with untold malice as it looms closer, ignoring the water and moving as if it said water didn't even exist.*
{Usually, I wouldn't be able to interact with mortals physically, but.. this place doesn't exist within normal logic, now does it?}
Their breath hitches as… whatever that was forms. Not knowing what else to do, Spared attempts to deal with things the only way they really know how. They back away as far as they possibly could, and when they can’t anymore, they desperately try to pull themselves out of the pool to get farther.
*It almost immediately closes the distance, cornering Spared as quickly as possible.*
{Nuh uh uh, you're not getting away THAT easily, I don't want to have to hurt you, I'm merely here for a quick little chat, since Traveler will be back soon.}
*It states, pulling Spared away from the wall and out into the middle of the room, somehow ensuring it doesn't hurt them in any way.*
{I'm a bit amused if I'm being honest, seeing two injured souls travel through a place like this, especially considering you both didn't even mean to get here, right?}
{If I'm correct, you somehow phased out of your reality, and ended up here, in these twisted infinite corridors that seem to go on and on forever and ever, it's just like the path, isn't it?}
hey spared roll a d20
“I’m sorry, wha-“
But as they’re clouded by their confusion, Spared didn’t notice the pit awaiting them with open arms. Before the sinner can even finish, they’re falling and falling and falling and oh dear how deep is this pit?
“KANDKDBSKFBSKSJND!” They scream as their descent continues. The end approaches, but right when Spared’s death counter was supposed increase to 8, they somehow phase through the ground.
…Ouch.
*They walk for awhile, humming a tune they forgot the lyrics to, before hearing a sound above them, a whistle-like sound, as if something was falling.. they look up at the ceiling of the mono-yellow place, confused*
..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is- ..what the hell is-
Spared struggles to get their breathing back to normal as the new scenery comes at them all at once. Where were they? Where did their lantern go? Why is this below a- OH GOODNESS THEY LANDED ON TOP OF SOMEONE.
“I’MSORRYI’MSORRYI’MSOSOSORRY-“ Spared continues to apologize profusely in a panic as they scramble off of whoever they landed on.
*..Dizzy, very dizzy, they barely even comprehend a word this person says.*
..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment ..Give me a moment
*They remain laying there, trying to recover from what just happened.*
Spared manages to just barely swallow and keep down their words, but the tears were a different story. Oh dear. Oh dear, they didn’t mean to do that, they didn’t know there was someone right there they would’ve gave a warning they’re sorry they-
Was there something they could do to help? There has to be something right? Please let there be something.
*They slowly get back up, using the closest wall for support, the spirals in their eyes spinning as they glance at Spared, before up at the roof.*
..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too ..I guess that explains how I got here, too
Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?
*..Their cloak was slightly open, revealing their exposed, moldy organs, and the lack of their left arm, they also seem to be lacking a heart*
A shiver runs up their spine upon seeing what was beyond the mysterious traveler’s cloak, and they forcefully have to rip their gaze away before they got sick or faint. How was this traveler even still alive? Dear, Genesis, have mercy on this poor soul…
“I- I SHOULD BE ASKING YOU THAT. ARE YOU OKAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!????”
*They look down at themselves, and quickly close up their cloak.*
honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue. honestly that's a good question, i have no clue.
*They shake off the rest of the dizziness before standing up at full height.. which isn't a lot, they're pretty short.*
I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names? I should probably tell you my name.. or names?
I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead. I go by Traveler, you can also call me Lost, Lost Traveler, or LT, if any of those work instead.
*They clear their throat, when they speak again, they sound a lot more.. child-like(?)*
Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name? Anyways, what's your name?
Now, Spared was trying their very hardest to not make assumptions. But they swear, if they’re right-
Wait, what was their name? The closest thing they ever got to one was what Seesay used to call them, so if that was the case…
“Erm- Spared, I guess.” They were too scared to look at Traveler again.
...
Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you? Can't remember your own name either, can you?
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
Well, Spared knew that wasn’t their actual name. After all, how would a random sin of gossip magically know something no one else does? They would’ve seen the name get tossed around in other places otherwise, right? The sinner had simply stopped thinking about it after a certain point when their troubles lied in whatever the labyrinth decided to throw at them.
And speaking of sins of gossip, why did Rotespact feel much lighter? It’s even lighter than when Seesay stopped showing up, now…
“So, uhh… Do you know where we are?” All Spared could see other than Traveler and themself were just yellow and walls.
Not really. Not really. Not really. Not really.
*They glance around.*
One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world. One thing's for certain, we're not on the path anymore.. or anywhere in that world.
..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here ..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here..Say, since we're presumably the only ones here, how about we stick together and explore this place? I doubt it'd be a good idea to split up here
Away from the path… That sounded as horrifying as it did relieving. On the one hand, the escape from that torturous and most likely impossible grind on the path of redemption felt nice and refreshing. On the other, however, Spared didn’t know what could lie within these walls. What if hope of escape here is as small as it was on the path? What if they die and don’t come back? They don’t want to die. Not again. Please don’t let them die please don’t let them die please-
“Th- that… would be nice.”
Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way? Alright then, do you want me to lead the way?
*They ask, sensing how worried Spared is.*
“Yes, please.” They answer almost immediately.
Alright, try to keep close.
*They begin walking, moving through the rooms, at each crossroads, they glance through the rooms before choosing a way to go, despite the fact that their feet are bleeding and.. all of what's wrong with them, somehow; they're as quiet as a mouse.*
Spared shivers with discomfort. How… how was Traveler able to go like that? They should be in utter agony. As a matter of fact, Traveler should probably be dead since last time the sinner checked, moldy organs and a missing heart was not healthy. What do they know, though? Their blood is yellow, so they shouldn’t really be saying anything. Spared should just… focus on where they were going, yes. That’s what they should do.
…Although maybe stopping soon for a break for Traveler would be a good idea.
*Noticing Spared's discomfort, they stop.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried? You seem a bit.. scared? worried?
*They tilt their head at Spared in mild worry.*
We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want. We can stop for a moment if you want.
“Ah, I’m just…” Spared places a hand on their arm. “Worried for you. Uhm- If you feel like you need to rest, we can stop. You don’t… look. well…”
I never look well. I never look well. I never look well. I never look well.
In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head. In all honesty neither of us are well, right? you're bleeding from the top-half of your head.
*They pause, glancing away for a moment.*
..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that ..If I wasn't holding up well, I'd tell you, I hope you know that
Their grip tightened in hesitance before letting go.
“Alright, then…”
*..They remain silent for a few moments longer*
Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going. Tell me when you're ready to keep going.
“…Let’s go.”
Alright. Alright. Alright. Alright.
*They get back to it, leading the way.*
As the two travel in silence, Spared begins to zone out…
[TIMESKIP]
*After a long while of moving through the logic-defying levels of this strange place, they come across a strange section; the walls, ceiling, and floors of this place are COVERED in those tiles you'd see at pools, each one being oddly clean...*
*Alongside the odd halls and rooms of this segment, most of the hallways and rooms are submerged in 3-4 ft deep blueish-green water, while not a major problem, it would be hard to progress through due to Traveler having to swim through it all.*
Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd... Hmm, odd...
Not realizing what was ahead until it was too late, Spared accidentally falls right into the water. They really need to pay more attention to their surroundings, huh? This was the second time this has happened, now…
Luckily, the sinner scrambles back up to rather quickly due to how shallow the water is. They’re all drenched now, though.
*Traveler can't help but chuckle slightly.*
You alright? You alright? You alright? You alright?
*They ask, worried if Spared is injured or not.*
“Yeah, j-just scared me…” Spared was so cold.
They look at what’s ahead of the two.
*Just a lot of hallways that led into more rooms and more pathways, each practically seeming the same, excluding different layouts and deeper segments of the pool.*
*Traveler dips their hand into the pool, it was lukewarm, and they could feel traces of magnesium sulfate (otherwise known as Epsom Salt) in the water...*
..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here ..I'm guessing this place is supposed to be someplace where we can relax for a tiny bit? which must mean the levels ahead might be worse than here
*They glance back up at Spared.*
If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside. If you don't want to swim, you don't have to.. I'm gonna try and use this as an opportunity to clean up my innards, considering how moldy I am on the inside.
*They hop into the water and swim into a separate room so Spared doesn't have to see them clean themselves up.*
They’re already in here anyways. Might as well stay in for a while. The sinner simply makes tiny splashes, if they could even be called that, with their hand while they wait for Traveler. Spared didn’t even need to swim, it could stand perfectly fine while the water was still pretty shallow.
*As Spared waits, something suddenly feels off, a shift in tension, a dread envelops the room, the room darkens very slightly, and from the shadows.. something emerges, a being that's as tall as the very room, claws and all, a singular red eye and a twisted grin.. that's all Spared could see before it's form goes as dark as the night sky if it was starless, leaving only it's teeth visible, it looms in the corner, before laughing in a manner that shakes the water, turns it ice cold.*
{Making friends with my favorite little puppet, are we?}
*It's voice drips with untold malice as it looms closer, ignoring the water and moving as if it said water didn't even exist.*
{Usually, I wouldn't be able to interact with mortals physically, but.. this place doesn't exist within normal logic, now does it?}

Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
*The sinner sits alone, in nedE, sitting and leaning against a tree. Limbs bound by vines that cut their flesh and drink their blood.*
@a-sinner-named-jules
*As soon as the sinner closes their eyes, they're somewhere else entirely, bound to a chair, a table sits infront of them, alongside another chair...*
*Sitting in that other chair is.. something, their form too dark to see, but you know it's there, you can see it's teeth in the darkness.*
{It's nice to see you again, you may not know me, but I know you very well, Jules.. let's talk for a bit.}
*Their expression remains dead. They bleed from where the thorns had cut them. For a moment, they attempt to strain their eyes to get a better look.*
" who are you
where
am i "
{This world is my domain, do not be afraid, you're still down in 'true nedE', your subconscious is here though, imagine this as apart of your dreams, or maybe your nightmares? they lack differences.}
{You may know me as Torment, Traveler and my old boss tend to call me a Parasite, and one of those.. 'anons' call me Pomegranate.}
*They chuckle, leaning closer towards Jules to get a better look at them.*
{I sense distress, worry, perhaps fear? whatever it is you feel, it was strong enough for me to sense, and enough to warrant me bringing you here.}
{Tell me, what makes you feel the way you do?}
*They shrink back in the chair a little. Despite their expression remaining emotionless, their heart was racing.*
" why should i tell you anything
especially something so
personal "
{Would you prefer to stay here for all of eternity with me just staring you down, or getting it over with?}
{I'm not one to argue with either outcome.}
" ...
fine
but i really dont know the answer to that
ive always just
been afraid of everything "
{Even in life?}
{Hmm, tell me about the life you led while you were alive.}
" yeah
i dont
really
remember much
i know i used to be able to play guitar
and a couple other random things i liked or didnt like
but thats it "
{Is that so?}
*Their smile seems to grow wider, but instead of doing anything, they simply sit back in their chair.*
{Hmm, I won't pry, I got what I wanted to hear.}
*They remain silent, waiting for Jules to say or ask something.*
" what do you mean
whats so special about me anyway
there are thousands of other sinners in nedE "
{Don't speak like that, you're Disgrace's favorite, you're also quite similar to Traveler, you're very interesting to say the least.}
*It states, tilting it's head so Jules cam get a better look at it's teeth.*
{It's why I brought you here, I want to learn everything there is to know about you, before AND after you ate that apple.}
" i dont know why it likes me so much
and i
cant tell you much
i dont remember much of my life
my death has just been monotonous running
and now
... "
{Just. like. my favorite puppet.}
{Very intriguing.}
{You both may as well be soulbound.}
*It pauses, thinking for a moment.*
{..You're welcome to leave if you want, I don't really have anything to say to you anymore, just know it's a long way down}
*There is no floor, if you got up, you'd fall.*
" do you think i havent fallen before "
*They pushed themself out of the chair, standing and bracing themself.*
*The fall was.. unlike anything else, it didn't even feel like they WERE falling, or at least didn't until they landed on a spike pit.*
*a jolt of pain shocked Jules back awake, as if none of that happened.*
*The sinner sits alone, in nedE, sitting and leaning against a tree. Limbs bound by vines that cut their flesh and drink their blood.*
@a-sinner-named-jules
*As soon as the sinner closes their eyes, they're somewhere else entirely, bound to a chair, a table sits infront of them, alongside another chair...*
*Sitting in that other chair is.. something, their form too dark to see, but you know it's there, you can see it's teeth in the darkness.*
{It's nice to see you again, you may not know me, but I know you very well, Jules.. let's talk for a bit.}
*Their expression remains dead. They bleed from where the thorns had cut them. For a moment, they attempt to strain their eyes to get a better look.*
" who are you
where
am i "
{This world is my domain, do not be afraid, you're still down in 'true nedE', your subconscious is here though, imagine this as apart of your dreams, or maybe your nightmares? they lack differences.}
{You may know me as Torment, Traveler and my old boss tend to call me a Parasite, and one of those.. 'anons' call me Pomegranate.}
*They chuckle, leaning closer towards Jules to get a better look at them.*
{I sense distress, worry, perhaps fear? whatever it is you feel, it was strong enough for me to sense, and enough to warrant me bringing you here.}
{Tell me, what makes you feel the way you do?}
*They shrink back in the chair a little. Despite their expression remaining emotionless, their heart was racing.*
" why should i tell you anything
especially something so
personal "
{Would you prefer to stay here for all of eternity with me just staring you down, or getting it over with?}
{I'm not one to argue with either outcome.}
" ...
fine
but i really dont know the answer to that
ive always just
been afraid of everything "
{Even in life?}
{Hmm, tell me about the life you led while you were alive.}
" yeah
i dont
really
remember much
i know i used to be able to play guitar
and a couple other random things i liked or didnt like
but thats it "
{Is that so?}
*Their smile seems to grow wider, but instead of doing anything, they simply sit back in their chair.*
{Hmm, I won't pry, I got what I wanted to hear.}
*They remain silent, waiting for Jules to say or ask something.*
" what do you mean
whats so special about me anyway
there are thousands of other sinners in nedE "
{Don't speak like that, you're Disgrace's favorite, you're also quite similar to Traveler, you're very interesting to say the least.}
*It states, tilting it's head so Jules cam get a better look at it's teeth.*
{It's why I brought you here, I want to learn everything there is to know about you, before AND after you ate that apple.}
" i dont know why it likes me so much
and i
cant tell you much
i dont remember much of my life
my death has just been monotonous running
and now
... "
{Just. like. my favorite puppet.}
{Very intriguing.}
{You both may as well be soulbound.}
*It pauses, thinking for a moment.*
{..You're welcome to leave if you want, I don't really have anything to say to you anymore, just know it's a long way down}
*There is no floor, if you got up, you'd fall.*