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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#373026: Nov 6th 2022 at 4:18:06 PM

That may cost Pietro precious time, as Tommy is a lot more reckless in that regard. Thankfully he doesn't knock anything over either, but that seems to be less skill and more luck.

"But I can hear it. ... well, no, it's kinda different actually, but... I don't really know how to explain it."

He hops out of his chair.

"It's coming from outside.", he says as he moves towards the door.

"What can I say? It's so cute, I can't stay mad at it.", Iris happily says. She then stands a little behind Thor, clearly a little nervous. The Deliderp sits down and waits.

As if on cue, Billy then opens the door and looks at the group, understandably surprised to see people he doesn't know at their doorstep.

"... I thought Wanda was a girl.", Iris whispers to Thor after a brief moment of awkward silence.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373027: Nov 6th 2022 at 4:21:09 PM

"Just do this," she says, before flipping up a peace sign and straight up fading out of reality. Reimu you know bloody well Marisa can't do that.

She just kind of fades back in a few seconds later like nothing happened.

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KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373028: Nov 6th 2022 at 4:27:42 PM

   "I suppose you have a point."   

She admits,

   "Though ideally the weight of it would have crushed his frozen legs into bite sized chunks."   

Filia adds, pausing for a moment.

   "Who the fuck is Elsa?"   

She quietly mutters, willing the massive ice chunk flying at her to stop. A moment later, the ice chunk shatters into hundreds of bullet-sized pin-needles of ice. With a wave of her hand, they fly at Odio rapidly, growing in size to something more akin to spears as they fly through the air.

shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373029: Nov 6th 2022 at 4:28:41 PM

"Haha, not everyone can just float out of reality Miss 'Fantasy Nature'. Or do you still call it Fantasy Heaven in your world?" Marisa grumbles, that particular hax always bothering her. "I do have teleport magic but it's not my forte, plus she has Sakuya as a sparring partner so she's already used to opponents suddenly not being in her field of view."

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373030: Nov 6th 2022 at 4:42:11 PM

"At this point it's just the 'Hakurei Secret Technique'. Believe it or not, it isn't invincible. Some people just manage to... circumvent it."

"Like the guy I mentioned earlier. I like to think I'm pretty tough... but I don't know if I have a chance to ever beat him if he's serious," she says with a nervous chuckle.


HUB CENTRALIS

It's the AGARTHAN GUILD HQ.

Speedeye Boy is manning the counter, apparently sleeping on the job. Mell is being made to scrub the floor, cursing to herself under her breath. Punishment for botching that last job I suppose.

There's a bounty board, with similar contents as the public one but with guild-specific addendums, rewards, and jobs.

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shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373031: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:01:28 PM

"Oh? Someone who makes the mighty Hakurei Reimu nervous? Without threatening her with work? Must be a tough one." Marisa teases with a smirk. "Jokes aside, I'm impressed they got around that attack. I have to admit I still haven't figured it out myself."

"Though this world sounds like a fun place to test my firepower, heh." Marisa muses, idly summoning an energy sphere on her index fingertip.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#373032: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:02:57 PM

Wanda follows Billy to the door just as he opens it, raising an eyebrow upon seeing that Thor and co. had decided to visit her home. Upon noticing how surprised her son was, she pats him on the shoulder.

"It's okay, Billy. These are friends of mine and Uncle Pietro."

She gestures for the group to come inside, prompting Thor to walk through the door.

"So, Thor, what brings you here? I hope this isn't part of some elaborate prank Loki might've cooked up."

"Actually, I was hoping your magical expertise might to be able to answers burning questions I've had," the god of thunder replies, hanging Mjolnir on a nearby hat rack before putting Stormbringer down to rest beneath it. "Before you ask, I'll explain everything in a moment."

He flashes a slight smile at Billy and extends a hand towards the boy.

"Pleased to meet you, lad. I'm Thor, son of Odin," he says. "Your mother and uncle are both good friends of mine. I would introduce you to my brother, Loki, but I'm afraid he's preoccupied elsewhere."

Pietro comes skidding to a halt once he notices that visitors had arrived.

"Oh, hey, Thor! We've got drinks in the fridge."

KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373033: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:11:24 PM

Hub Centralis - Agatharn Guild HQ

The sky above Hub Centralis darkens to a midnight purple shade, a quiet sound like cartoonish screaming echoing from above. It grows louder and louder until a streak of light, like a shooting star, becomes visible. The screaming grows louder until the streak slams into hub centralis and lands right at the entrance of Agatharn Guild HQ. The screaming stops and is replaced with a short

   "OOF."   

An eldritch warbly voice echoes from the light, Trickery appearing a moment later. Stumbling around for a moment, it takes a few steps forward and into the Guild headquarters.

   "Hello there!"   

It says, waving.

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373034: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:21:38 PM

She throws her arms up into the air, as if exasperated. "It's so unfair! He just coughs up so much magic power it seems endless and just bends me back into reality! I'm not normally one to complain about fair play, but winning a fight by basically 'making a wish' seems cheap."

"If you're so confident, maybe you can try to spar with him."


Speedeye shoots straight up with a "WHUH", looking around before settling on Trickery.

"Erm, hello! How can I help you...?"

He seems... attentive, looking down at his little flashcards. POSSIBLE BUSINESS REASONS: 1. JOB TO LEAVE. 2. REGISTER. 3. BECOME MEMBER. 4. COMPLAIN.

Edited by Rbade on Nov 6th 2022 at 5:24:48 AM

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KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373035: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:39:39 PM

Trickery waltzes up to the front desk and places an elbow on it, leaning forward with an inquisitive eye. It cranes its head forward enough to invade Speedeye's personal space, inspecting him for a moment.

   "Hmmm...."   

Trickery looks down, spying on the flashcards. Even though it's reading them upside down, it doesn't take Trickery more than a moment to figure it out.

   "What am I becoming a member of? Got a flashcard for that?"   

Trickery asks, pulling away and chuckling.

ReynTheLord Since: Aug, 2017
#373036: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:48:37 PM

Anna Ford's , During the warpstorm oddly enough

Anna Ford sits at a desk upstairs, running over paperwork. Her eyes are Normal compared to their usual stock market filled nature, mulling over contracts, finances, losses, gains, stolen information... Its a slog, even for someone such as Anna.

Anna starts talking to the corner of the room, to the perspective of an outsider, saying "Ford, Mind toning things down? I know we have to show authority over people down there, and put on a show for discipline, and the investors, but did you really have to make us seem like we enjoy it that much? Not to mention, we must have REALLY given a boost to Makima."

To an outsiders point of view, there's nothing near Anna, and she seems insane.

To someone with vision beyond normal vision, or the ability to see from Anna's perspective, however... something else is occurring.

A second Anna, with several Tattoos on her face, arms, and the rest of her body, smokes a cigar in that corner of the room, with stock market graphs present in her eyes. The Second Anna says    "Anna, you said it yourself. We have to put on a show. The best actors look like they're fully invested in the part. We've been over this. If you wanted to keep to the straight and narrow, you likely would have never met me in the first place. And you knew from the start there was no turning back when we agreed on our situation."   

Anna finally finishes a significant chunk of the paperwork, before lighting a cigar for herself. "I get it, I get it. I did agree to this possession after all. You just worry me some times, you know. And sometimes I worry that we're both becoming too much like how we act behind that damn mask, Ford."

"Ford" nods, before saying    "Trust me, while I put up an act, Its not because I enjoy it or not. I do it because there is a reason, and make it look Like we like it. That shrike comment? Got us a good few investors, and made us not look like a wimp in the deep market."   

Anna calmly replies, standing up "Do you like it though? I mean, I can't object more than words, but Do you like coming off as a monster?"

"Ford" laughs.    "Making people afraid of us is good for me, and because its good for me, its good for you. Me liking it or not doesn't matter. And for the record, while there is some morbid fun in some of the shit down there, The deep market only exists because there are people who might want that kind of stuff. Fucked up as they are. Honestly most people with that much access to the deep market probably"   

Anna finishes the statement in sync, as both sides of the relation agree, "Deserve that sort of shit."

Ford continues.    "Business is business. Legal, illegal, sure, power gets to your head, but at the core, business exists for reasons, not usually just to stroke your own ego. Power, money, making a market for people who want something but cant get it, providing goods, services, Jobs... Both A charity and a Syndicate are business. The syndicates just make me a lot stronger. Also, on another note, how does curry sound tonight"   

Anna heads downstairs, and, while the warpstorm somehow leaves her shop untouched, begins to prepare some Red Curry. She says "Even if you weren't here, I'd be thinking the same thing... Anyways, back on topic, I get what you said, but thanks for the reminder. Business is business. Sometimes you have to do things you'd rather not do, or do something which gets you more income, and pretend to enjoy it."

Ford finally replies, by saying    "Exactly."   

The stock markets light back up in Anna's eyes, as she says "It's good that we're back on the same page."

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373037: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:51:00 PM

"That's a little rude..." he mumbles to himself, before clearing his throat.

Speedeye: "Ahem, this is the Agarthan Adventurer's Guild! We've established ourselves as an organized group for local fighters and heroes who work for a living! People come here to put word out about things that need to be done, or to join the force!"

Mell: "WE FUCKING KILL PEOPLE"

Speedeye: "That's not the POINT. The point is to improve the community and organize those who can help against threats to the innocent!"

Mell: "WE KILL PEOPLE FOR MONEY"

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ReynTheLord Since: Aug, 2017
#373038: Nov 6th 2022 at 5:57:27 PM

The APC from the Cataclysm

Bookstore points to various guns, hand to hand weapons, insane contraptions, medical supplies, Shit theres even some bomb- Is that a fucking nuke? Yes it is. A small nuclear bomb. What the hell is with this man?

"I've got enough guns and weapons in here probably for a small army. Suprised there was enough room for people too at this rate. Grab what you need."

He honks the horn of the apc. Yes. His apc has a horn.

KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373039: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:18:12 PM

Trickery listens quietly to Speedeye's rundown but stoops to all-out laughter when Mell chimes in. It takes a few steps back and gestures to Mell,

   "Have her be on the front desk! She says it much better. I'd love to get paid for what I do best."   

Trickery commented with a twisted smile, stepping back up to the front desk.

   "Assuming no one questions my methods, when can I start?!"   

It asks with a boisterous tone.

BoniniBanana Fortunate Sun I from real Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
Fortunate Sun I
#373040: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:25:23 PM

Patrol Vessel

At this point they reach the main deck fitted as a large computer room with a single door leading to Lucas' personal room and a multi-purpose gateway.

"A mage out for our blood is a dime a dozen, take that as you will. But our history with them is tumultuous, if Emma has told you anything, its accuracy is likely muddled in propaganda. After all, she is a patriot."

Lucas pauses for a moment before elaborating. "Structurally, mages have never made sense to the Empyrreich, magic by nature is incomprehensively random and attempting to predict the inherently unpredictable is troublesome for most. An infant who can end the world with a mere thought, can be born at any moment. So there's mandatory neutering of it, prejudice only follows after the ones who didn't for this dogma."

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Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#373041: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:26:59 PM

Warplace

Adam is stunned as his body's magical and supernatural properties are drained off, Gram likewise becoming a normal sword. He stops, embarrassed, and look down at his sword, feeling profoundly humiliated and also bothered because his Super-Speed and Super-Toughness are what he tends to rely on when attacked, so missing both, he does not trust him too well in battles against guns.

A feeling of utter powerlessness wash over him, and briefly, he starts to contemplate heading back to assist in another way, the nausea making him almost stumble to turn around. Ah, how he miss that feeling of prodigious invulnerability already! No, it just doesn't do to be running around wagging a sword while people around him use something that he, well, saw replace a sword.

But yet it's too late, and Adam is grabbed and thrown into a wall, an impact that would leave him unfazed seizes his entire body up, and he briefly feels like his spine is about to go off in his back before he shakes his head, realizing that he'll die if he exposes himself to more pummeling. Mortal or not, he's still a well-trained, well built 7 feet tall man, with broad shoulders and deceptively big arms. But still, he feigns weakness. Or truly doesn't get over himself until his enemy get closer.

Putting his worries and immense feeling of weakness aside for now, Adam waits for his enemy to try to make a move, then attempts to dodge to the side before ramming his knee into the front-facing area of his elbow, attempting to break it, or at least stun and damage the man. Then, he goes for a brutal kick at the crotch, mixing brutal desperation and careful pragmatism in one big bloody soup of hurt.

You stupid fuck! Give me my powers back! He says, immediately attempting to stab the man through the neck with Gram, thrusting it forward in a smooth motion, like the weapon is a part of his arm.

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373042: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:30:19 PM

Speedeye is just banging his head against the table. "THE POINT. IS TO ORGANIZE PEOPLE WITH POTENTIALLY DESTRUCTIVE ABILITIES. AND HELP THEM USE THEM FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY."

Guys I don't think he remembers what happened at the Hotel.

Mell: "Naaaah, that's a side effect," she quips, sidling up to Trickery after tossing her mop away. "Pretty much right now! Just step into the back and holler for a boss."

Speedeye: "I-I could also just have you signing up right here..."

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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BoniniBanana Fortunate Sun I from real Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
Fortunate Sun I
#373043: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:36:34 PM

Whiterun — The Bannered Mare

The tavern is loud and rowdy and William's ungodly drinking spree doesn't stop, more bargoers gather to see the amount of alcohol this man can consume. He appears to be visibly upset at the fact that he hasn't even felt tipsy despite the literal barrels he's ran dry.

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KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373044: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:40:07 PM

Trickery waves a dismissive hand at Speedeye,

   "FUCK bureaucracy! I'll waltz up to the boss myself! Take me to your boss uh...."   

It says, gesturing at Mell. The eldritch entity turns and inspects her briefly, stroking its chin.

   "Stacy? Abby? Molly? Dawn? Olivia? Emma? Charlotte? Amelia? Sophie? "   

Trickery will continue to spatter off female names until it's interrupted.

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373045: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:43:03 PM

"... Her name is-"

Mell covers his face with an open palm, intent on seeing how far she goes with this.

Mell: "Cloooose. If you toss me a quarter I'll give you a hint."

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Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#373046: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:44:39 PM

That bar might not be a place for young girls to hang around, but dark Gods can, so Or's human form is just chilling about, presence quietly unseen as it observes William from afar. It's somewhat irritated at not being the center of attention -despite barely doing anything to stand out- but also fascinated, so it begins to ponder on ways to mess with this man, clutching a little glass of strawberry juice in the palm of its hand.

Eventually, it raises a single finger, it's index, at the sky, and begin lowering it. If all goes well, even weakened by the Arena's balancing effect, William's tolerance for the alcohol might begin to go away. Only temporarily, and that is not to Gor's whims, but he might find the effects of those drinks catching up to him, eventually;

Still, Gor is intrigued enough that it decides to try to catch him, but for now, it wants the crowd to clear, that at least they focus on their collective little things instead of something else all at once, which its pride can handle more easily than others.

Edited by Bolded1 on Nov 6th 2022 at 3:44:50 PM

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373047: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:48:12 PM

Trickery stops guessing, staring at Mell for a moment. Narrowing its eyes, Trickery puts a hand out toward Mell, a peculiar quarter appearing in its hand. The quarter is purple and oddly slimy looking. Trickery pushed its hand forward and toward Mell,

   "Alright what's my hint?"   

It asks, tapping a foot impatiently. If Mell grabbed the quarter, it wasn't slimy to the touch at all. It was just a simple, purple quarter.

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373048: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:49:48 PM

Bitch ain't gonna question a quarter. Snapped up!

"Starts with M."

She holds out her palm, implicitly saying 'more hint? more money'.

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KrampusTheTherapist Filia, Final Lucifer. from A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Fifth Year at Tropey's) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Filia, Final Lucifer.
#373049: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:52:38 PM

Six more purple quarters appear in Trickery's hand, and the eldritch entity drops them into Mell's hand.

   "You're cleaning me out here!"   

Trickery quips, laughing.

   "Help me out here!"   

It demands with a wink.

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#373050: Nov 6th 2022 at 6:59:10 PM

"Six hints, huh? Erm... four letters, ends with L... Doesn't mean anything because it wasn't chosen from a root name... uh... last name is Kelley... one vowel..."

She's racking her brain for more hints that don't just give it away instantly.

"Aaaand my boyfriend Caliborn screams it every night!" she finishes proudly.

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