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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
#379676: Jul 10th 2023 at 2:56:51 PM

Glacial Rift

The Giadrome is breathing heavily, either from its wounds or exhaustion. Notably said wounds don't look as severe as they should be, as if one of the few benefits the parasite provides is superior healing. It does mean it's not dying at least, though also not going to have a fun time in the wild.

Speaking of, there's at least something left. Mixed with its blood on the ground is a black ooze that seems to pulse as if it's alive, though unlike the parasite it remains passive to its surroundings.

One last thing of note is its unnatural features remain. Its tail still looks like it belongs more on the weapon tail Brutes than a Bird Wyvern and it remains bigger than a normal specimen.

"So... now what do you plan to do?" Sebastien asked as he instead looked over the Lunagaron for injuries.

Edited by shroobot3000 on Jul 10th 2023 at 12:58:19 PM

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
ISZATSO The Web-Slinger from Queens Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
The Web-Slinger
#379677: Jul 10th 2023 at 3:25:21 PM

”Now,” Luin uncorked a Potion, pouring the thick green gel over the Giadrome’s injuries to speed their healing. With the bottle now empty, she attempted to scrape the remaining black ooze up with her knife and deposit it into the glass before closing it once more. She then attempted to use the Kinship stone to tame the wyvern, hoping the glow of the stone would manage to soothe it as it tended to do.

”I take this to…someone. The Guild, probably, see what their researchers have to say. If this is some new sort of threat, it’s important that they know about it.” The woman answered Sebastien’s question in full, standing from her kneeled position. She looked at the Lunagaron, who had since dropped to the floor and rolled over in the same way an ordinary house dog would. ”She likes you.” Luin commented. Quiet for a moment, the woman thought to herself and finally came to a decision on whatever debate had been going on in her mind.

”I was gonna take the Lunagaron with me, train her as I did my other monsters. But…I think she should go with you.”

With great power…you know the rest.
cyzja922 Since: Jul, 2021
#379678: Jul 10th 2023 at 3:38:10 PM

Nohr Rescue Mission (Flower Capital, Evening)

Upon being treated to a generous feast, Palkidan was rather flustered by the amount of food people are willing to give him, and ended up eating fairly modestly to avoid actually depleting a good chunk of Hoshido's food source. They are better off used to assist Nohr, after all. The young man did not reach out to interact with anyone in particular, but kept Our Corrin and the two Sins in mind as he finished his meal with a slice of orange.

After that, he reached out to the vendor and browsed the inventory, purchasing some Vallite Capsules (in case he runs into some powerful dragon that has conceptual defenses), an alternate Bolverk that's not tied to Garon (thankfully), as well as a massive variety of weapons that he plans to place inside his EGO hotel for storage. In addition, he purchased some potions that he plans to use in the future or give to the PIL for analysis.

With all that done, he spend the rest of the evening comfortably huddled up in a corner to sleep.

Nohr Rescue Mission (Flower Capital, Morning)

Palkidan silently watched everyone give their farewells to their friends and family with a genuine smile on his face. Thanks to his contribution, this world's destruction is prevented and people are able to smile for another day. The young man can't help but feel that this satisfaction is worth more than any loot he has gathered on this mission.

While he would normally give a speech of some kind, it seems like the others have done the job for him. "No need to thank me, King Xander. It was an easy choice for me, to pick between leaving this world to its own devices and saving it from destruction. Goodbye, and I wish a peaceful future for you all." Jeridan knows that peace will never last forever, and there may be more conflict in the future, but this continent needs as much time as it can get to heal from decades of war and tension.

With a wave, Palkidan stepped into the pillar of light and went back to the Arena. The honorary agent can't help but feel proud that he has grown through this adventure and allowed himself to truly relax for the first time in a while.

  • Otherworldly Summoner - Jeridan Chen

After his grand adventure in Nohr, Jeridan waited for another 6 days for his body to recover from Identity Corrosion before returning to the PIL. From there, he drafted an agreement with his superiors to adjust his containment and work from the start to regain their trust due to having two new abilities that allows him to easily circumvent his containment. From there, he would go on a new mission and eventually learn the truth behind his mysterious power of Otherworldly Summoning. After that? Nobody knows what the future has in store for Jeridan, but he is willing to face it head on.


Alt-Arena CH.2

Xajna can't help but stare at the pulsating organ while the Captain unceremoniously dropped the slab of flesh back onto the place he tore it from. It seems like there is no need to proceed further down, because their target is right here. "Oh my, is that our VIP?" The woman asked Julian. "If so, I must say it looks worse for wear." Despite her quip, Xajna seems to be taking this more seriously than before.

The Captain is about to proceed and forcibly extract the figure, only for his employer to hold him back. "Give me a moment." Raising a hand and pointing at the figure's general direction, Xajna reached out to its mind to make it sleep for longer before crossing her arms. "I have attempted to extend its hibernation. Do remind me, Julian, is our objective its destruction or retrieval?"

shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#379679: Jul 10th 2023 at 3:49:36 PM

The Giadrome, tilts its head curiously. It seems the combination of that, the healing and of course removing the parasite is enough to gain its loyalty as it does the equivalent of barking.

"O-oh well um..." Sebastien is caught off guard, awkwardly patting the Lunagaron. "I'm not sure I'm qualified but... I suppose I wouldn't mind learning."

"Anyway I have to report to the Guild as well so I have two reasons to follow you there now." Sebastien says.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#379680: Jul 10th 2023 at 5:00:06 PM

Little Oca seems mildly offended by Tahn's words. He's standing RIGHT HERE.

"Wow, okay."

To Sylvie

"You forgot 'ninja'. They're also ninjas. The main one kicked a hole through a concrete wall."

little oca tries to order himself a beer

/\。。/\
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#379681: Jul 10th 2023 at 8:17:41 PM

"Are the circumstances really so dire? These giant turtles are probably nothing more than petty, small-minded thugs who'll be dispatched by another party before you know it," Loki replies. "Remember, we're seeking the Apple and the stranger who purchased it from Tahn. If this man is the Hunter the Assassins have employed, well, that's all the more reason not to be distracted by these brutes."

He grabs the wine bottle and refills his glass.

Sylvie accepts her margarita with a grateful little smirk.

"Whatever," she says to Young!Oca before knocking back some of her drink.


Removing her leather jacket and tying it around her waist, Nicole heads off to Hoshido to join the others for a hard-earned victory celebration.

-

The morning after the party, Nicole takes the time to bid farewell to those present before heading off.

-

EPILOGUE

  • Nicole

Returning to her room in the Hotel Del Rey, Nicole plopped onto her bed face-first and allowed herself to blow out a lengthy sigh. While she was relieved that the ordeal hadn't actually been some elaborate scheme masterminded by Gor, she made a mental note to at least see about keeping an eye on the Church, just to be on the safe side. In the meantime, though, she planned on enjoying some much-needed downtime.

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Jul 10th 2023 at 8:22:52 AM

DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#379682: Jul 11th 2023 at 11:21:48 AM

"Well, I... y'know what I mean.", Tahn sheepishly says to Little!Oca. "If they had a hand on my throat or something I'd do what I'd need to get out of that alive, but I'm not gonna just rat you out if they stop by here either. You're still safe in the back where I'm staying too."

Of course Tahn makes sure to not mention that it's much more than just a single room back there. Pseudo, Loki and Sylvie have no business learning that information.

He then shakes his head and looks both amused and just slightly guilty.

"Sorry pal, unless you're a really small 18-year old, I can't give you beer."

"Wait, isn't the minimum age to drink 21?", Pseudo asks.

"Not where I came from.", Tahn offhandedly says.

"Huh."

He then looks back at Loki.

"Perhaps. Perhaps not. That's why I'm having my contact keep an eye out for these turtles rather than start some sort of manhunt. Or turtlehunt. You know what I mean. All I'll say to convey my source of logic to you is this:"

He looks very serious now.

"People underestimated Galeem when it got here, and nobody figured it was something that needed to be bothered with. You remember what happened next, don't you?"

He then leans in closer and whispers so that only Loki and Sylvie can hear him.

"On a less 'pure logical' front, it's not all that kind to listen to a clearly distressed child tell us of a scary situation he was in, only to then dismiss him because the culprits aren't on the same level as beings like Set, Galeem or Mara. It will make him feel like his worries mean nothing to the people who can actually do something about it. Besides, this is starting to sound eerily similar to something Locke told me before, about finding a kid who was viciously attacked earlier. They met in this very bar, and something tells me this may not be a coincidence. People are beginning to target children and that is unacceptable to me."

Then he nods.

"I will clarify more about my contacts to you later if that makes you feel more confident about the way I plan to handle this, granted that you agree to keep this a secret. Helryx does not actually know about this, and I would like to keep it that way. so to reiterate, with the help of my contacts, I will try to get a read on both these turtle bounty hunter ninjas... as odd as that combination of words sounds, as well as on the bounty hunter who is in possession of the Apple of Enlightenment."

He sits back in his chair normally before looking at Little!Oca.

"You can rest easier now, as I do intend to find a way to handle this situation. Continue to be careful though, at least until we can give you specific confirmation on this matter."

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 11th 2023 at 8:38:32 PM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#379683: Jul 11th 2023 at 11:24:45 AM

Nohr Epilogues

Wanderer - Se'arah

Though her experiences were harrowing and her gifted power fleeting, Se'arah remained true to herself: adventurous, outgoing, and attention-seeking. This end of many others' journeys was only the beginning of her own, and her first act upon returning would be to seek out and officially join the Neo Shepherds.

MORDECAI as THE HUNTER

Mordecai thought he had kicked his drinking problem, but the sudden disappearance of the Shepherds had proven otherwise. With the knowledge that his only friends in the Arena were truly safe and sound, the hunter returned to the Arena sober, ready to continue raising Talon and aiding the Neo Shepherds.

Bounty Hunter - Anna

Anna's experience in the mission to Nohr was painful both physically and emotionally, but one trait shared by Defenses and Annas alike is their resilience. No sooner was the great feast over with than did she pursue her Archanean sister to remind her of their Hyper Elixir deal, hopefully expanding the Anna & Co. business far and wide - in exchange for a cut of the profits, of course.

Techno Witch - Leah

Leah remained unchanged by the events that transpired in Nohr, though perhaps that was only due to the presence of her friends from her own world. She kept the experiences in memory, but returned to her life of seeking arcane knowledge and adventurous thrills alongside Se'arah and the others.

Emblem of Fates - Corrin

With no ability to separate from her bearer and chart her own course, Emblem Corrin went where Nicole went, though eventually a new bearer will claim the Ring of the Crux of Fate in a history yet unwritten...


SDM

Rumia-Refia winces a little in discomfort at the idea, but she felt that tiny bead of energy. She would rather not be on the receiving end of that, but... vampire bites are an intimate act.

She tries to swallow her fear as she nods to Flandre.

   "D-do it."   


Babey Mansion

Alear rapidly slashes at the shadow-arms with Falchion to keep them at bay. "So you can still use your own powers."

When one of the arms grabs her dominant hand, she lets it hold on as she passes the sword to her offhand and launches a Sword Beam directly at Refia-Rumia herself, albeit with reduced accuracy for obvious reasons.


Dedede Arena

Mr. L receives a mixture of cheers and boos, typical for one playing the part of a heel.

And then, on Nesley's cue, pyrotechnics go off, and a spotlight shines down on Masked Dedede on the other side, carrying his signature Dedede Hammer.

Dededestroyer Z Appears

He twirls his hammer, rakes it against the ground, slams it down, and lets out a great big bellow, and the crowd roars with applause. The masked king jumps into the ring, holding the Dedede Hammer over his shoulder while making a 'cut throat' gesture with his free hand.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#379684: Jul 11th 2023 at 11:46:55 AM

Mr. L crosses his arms and grins. Is this guy really about to square off with him in a wrestling ring? Heh, what a joke!

... he does think the mask is really cool though. But it's not like he'll ever admit that out loud.

"If you've got any speeches to give, now's the time, because in a few moments this fight is getting started! Challenger, any words for the reigning champion?", Nesley asks while looking at Mr. L, who shakes his head and snickers in amusement.

   "I've got no idea how you set up this whole show, but if this is what it takes to teach you a big fat lesson, then I'll play along."   

"Don't you mean 'L-esson'?", Nesley asks with a smirk.

   "What? No, that pun is stupid."   

Nesley looks briefly comically unamused. What is this guy's logic?

Mr. L then dramatically poses before pointing at Masked Dedede.

   "But as I said, I'll play your game! I'll kick your butt, take your title and send that kid straight down if ya catch my drift! I'll take you on a merry-go-round you'll never forget!"   

"Ooh, fighting words. Will our beloved champion take that lying down, or will he show this arrogant newbie exactly why he's both the king of the ring and the king of speaking!?"

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]
#379685: Jul 11th 2023 at 12:20:03 PM

( ̄s ̄;

"Fine, I'll have........ vodka."

he also overhears Pseudo (kids got some fuckin ears huh) and stiffens up when he mentions that this has happened to others. One other? Still.

"okey"


"Nohr" "Epilogue"

Subaru walks into the Agahan Guild HQ. She stomps past a slacking Jea and NjK!Red playing janken and slams her hands down on the desk.

"Ack! Oh, Ms. Amanohara! ... A little worse for wear, er... your first job go all right?"

"I quit."

"... Eh?"

"I quit, I fucking quit, keep your money I'm DONE."

"W-wait-"

And with that, she stomps off, her short-lived career in being an Adventurer over.

... Not before leaving a 100 yen tip, though. Wouldn't want to be rude.

Edited by Rbade on Jul 11th 2023 at 3:00:23 AM

/\。。/\
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#379686: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:23:07 PM

SDM

In another world, Flandre would cup Rumia-Refia's chin to look her in the eye before gently moving her aside to bite down on her neck in a oddly romantically charged manner.

Unfortunately this isn't some romance fic so instead Flandre politely repositions Rumia-Refia's head before clamping down like a fucking lamprey. It feels vaguely uncomfortable, like getting a shot.

Soon enough Flandre lets go and frowns.

"...Fine. Either you're a very well made duplicate or you're telling the truth." Flandre sighed. "Either way I'll spare you. For now at least."


Alear

"Well yeah it's like, part of me and stuff. Since I'm the youkai of the dark." Refia-Rumia says. She doesn't know the actual technical details but whatever. She then yelps as the jostled sword beam grazes her. Not in the gain points way but in the ouch way.

This does give her an idea though. Refia's sword thing is basically a part of her body so Refia-Rumia uses it to project her darkness ability by doing a darker colored sword slash of her own at Alear.


Estraole, some random Hot Spring place idk this is just an Epilogue

Yamame is humming to herself as she waits outside the entrance for her friends to arrive. Both Subaru and someone she plans to introduce to the former. She already informed Subaru about the whereabouts of the place and went ahead to make tue reservations and shit.

The place itself is your typical hot spring, though matching the vaguely historical aesthetic of the region.

Edited by shroobot3000 on Jul 11th 2023 at 12:31:38 PM

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#379687: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:24:47 PM

Please don't make the smaller hole a bigger hole to fit through it, Jenna. Veronica says, somewhat nervously despite the sarcastic tone. For her part, Jenna huffs and simply watch as the path is cleared for her, glancing at Veronica with a smug look (even beneath the helmet) and proceeding.

Thank you Addison. Although I could've done it myself. She says, walking down that path.

Oh, that was half a thank you! She's really grateful Addison! Veronica follows after them, giggling.

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#379688: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:30:17 PM

ESTROAL

Subaru arrives, seeming... well, much calmer. There are small 'faded-out' blemishes scattered across her body, presumably from wounds sustained in Nohr.

"H... hey, Yamame."

She gives an awkward wave.

/\。。/\
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#379689: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:30:26 PM

"I thought people simply weren't aware of Galeem's existence until it was far too late to prevent his master plan," Loki replies, downing a bit of his wine. "Besides, I sincerely doubt these dullwitted brutes have the means of becoming a Galeem-level threat capable destroying this entire bloody realm."

He and Sylvie then listen as Pseudo explains his reasons for taking the goofy turtle monster situation as seriously as he would the Assassins.

"I see. And here I was beginning to wonder if you might've been losing focus on the mission."

Sylvie gulps down the rest of her martini.

"How the Hel can you say something as ridiculous as 'turtle bounty hunters' and still keep a straight face?"

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Jul 11th 2023 at 2:51:00 AM

DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#379690: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:43:48 PM

Ken Tahn sighs.

"No alcohol for minors period. You don't see me drinking this stuff, do you?", he says. He then leans in to whisper to Little!Oca.

"Look, we both know I don't care about laws. But if I start breaking them here it'll badly affect this place. And I'd rather not get kicked out for it. ... Hm, how about a mocktail? No alcohol, so no issues."

As for Pseudo, he looks at Loki.

"Galeem had been spotted in the sky prior to its attack. It's true that hindsight is everything, but we should have done more than just watch and wait to find out its intentions."

And then at Sylvie with an amused expression.

"It's one of the perks of being a mechanical chimera, and thus a robot."

He then gets off of his chair again and looks at Tahn.

"I want to thank you for agreeing to see us, Nelson.", he says. "And for having been honest with us despite any prior circumstances."

"Hey, as I said, we're even now. No need to hold onto the past."

Pseudo smirks a little.

"I'm not so sure Claus would agree with that sentiment. But as far as I'm concerned, I think that's fine. Perhaps I may come ask for your help again in the future. In exchange for compensation of course."

"You know where to find me."

Pseudo nods as a way of saying goodbye to Tahn, Little!Oca and Majima, then turns to Loki and Sylvie as he puts down the money they owe for the drinks on the counter.

"Shall we be off?"

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#379691: Jul 11th 2023 at 2:50:27 PM

SDM

"Unfortunate" is an odd word to use, considering Rumia-Refia is glad Flandre doesn't make it more uncomfortable for her than it has to be. When the vampire lets go, she falls on her rear.

She lets out a big long sigh of relief at the diagnosis.    "Thank you. I can say more now without having to fear for my, or Rumia's, life. We originally woke up in each other's bodies every other day, but the current swap started three days after the last. It's been about a week since the swaps started happening, and Rumia and I have been trying to figure out a cause. As soon as we find one, I promise we'll let you know."   

She lowers her head.    "And... in spite of our encounter just now... if we get this all sorted out for good... I'd like to come over and meet you as myself... maybe?"   


Babey Mansion

Alear stares blankly at the maneuver, which of course hits her since there's still a shadow hand holding her arm. It cuts across from her shoulder to her waist, but she stays standing and attempts to cut away the shadow hand.


Dedede Arena

Dedede steps up to Nesley, his voice reverberating from his mask and echoing through the mic.

"You come into MY castle, attack MY guest, and call ME a coward!? That's not how this works, chief. We're fighting in a cage match—no cowardice allowed! And I built that cage myself, so you can guarantee-de-de I know what I'm doing! YOU'RE the one trapped in here with ME!"

With that, he shuffles back into his corner and gives Nesley the signal to step out of the ring. Once he does, the cage in question will lower onto the arena. Neither Masked Dedede nor Mr. L will be able to leave until one of them hits the mat and doesn't get back up.

Dededestroyer Z - Kirby Battle Royale


EMBER TIME BAYBEES

Previous Round

Pipeworks

Doon leads the others through the dark, damp tunnel. The darkness is so thick even headlights, if Jenna has those, provide minimal light, but eventually he stops a few feet ahead.

"It's right here," his voice echoes. "Put your hands out. You'll feel it."

Indeed, if Megumin (who is right behind Doon so she gets first dibs) feels for the door, she'll feel a smooth, hard surface. There's a round metal knob, and below the knob, a keyhole.

But if she tries to open it, she'll find that it's locked.

Greenhouses

"You guys are Outsiders," Clary points out. "You're free to return to the surface whenever you want. You'll just have to come back down and report to us, because we can't go with you."

She gives the scientists a confident smile and pats Lina on the back. "Don't worry, the crops you started growing down here will be in good hands."

"Yes!" Lina affirms.

Unknown Regions

Katniss, too, stays on guard, bow at the ready for Bismark. When Harkinian calms him down, she holsters the bow and tosses the arrow she was holding aside—unlike back in the Games, she can always get more in bulk, so discarding one isn't a big deal.

"We should head back."

Rey nods. "No arguments here."

Edited by KiriK on Jul 11th 2023 at 4:59:40 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#379692: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:00:38 PM

Estroool

Yamame greets Subaru with a hug, smiling cheerily.

"Good to see you!" Yamame says after the hug. "Like I said back then, we could use a break after all that. So I looked for the best place I could find. Wish I could take you to the ones back home but oh well."

As they hear a distant buzzing, Yamame realizes she forgot to mention something.

"Oh right. So my friend wo be joining us. She looks a bit scary but try not to um, stare or panic." Yamame smiles awkwardly. "She's not exactly like that by choice and I can tell it bothers her."

Right on cue, a tall insectoid person lands near them, staring them down.

"Hey Wriggle-chan!" Yamame cheerily greets her as well.

   "Hey, Yamame."    Wriggle responded with a voice that sounded feminine but also vaguely demonic.


SDM

Flandre stares then sighs.

"I suppose that lines up with Rumia apparently getting better table manners one day only to worsen the next according to Daiakuma at around the time you said." Flandre says, leaning on the wall.

"Well... I suppose i haven't been the best host, despite being the acting lady of the mansion." Flandre sighed, looking embarrassed. "I would enjoy that as a way to apologise for this."


Alear

The shadow arm falls apart but Refia-Rumia uses that brief distraction to quickly charge in with her hands in normal mode to attempt to fucking mega punch Alear in the gut.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#379693: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:03:08 PM

   "We'll see about that."   , Mr. L grins. Nesley nods and jumps out of the ring, using his PSI to let himself half-float over it.

"Our fighters have both said their bits, and you know what that means! 3! 2! 1!", Nesley calls out as the cage lowers. Once it traps the ring and those inside, he speaks up one more time.

"FIGHT!"

Mr. L wastes no time, leaping towards Masked Dedede with a spinning hammer swing.


The Flames

"T-that sounds like a splendid idea.", Bismark says, chuckling a little sheepishly.

"Indeed. We should tell everyone what we found and help them prepare so that they may more easily avoid future issues.", King Harkinian says. "Let us go. I will walk in the back in case the creature returns."

King Harkinian and Bismark will start walking back once everyone else does too.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#379694: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:04:52 PM

Loki finishes off his wine and places the empty glass upon the bar.

"I do believe so."

"What he said," Sylvie chimes in.

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#379695: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:07:11 PM

   "Oh, no worries, you couldn't have known. Water under the bridge."   

Rumia-Refia stares back at where they came from.    "I suppose now the thing to do would be to fill Miss Dai in on the truth. And also maybe tell me your real names, because I assume 'Dai' and 'Flan' are both nicknames."   

   I hope it won't break her heart to learn it wasn't actually Rumia eating like that.   


Refia-Rumia may have underestimated her own strength. That mega punch causes Alear to let out a sharp gasp and then fold like a rag, crumpling to the ground.

Looks like she's no longer able to fight, and she is still breathing, so... Refia-Rumia wins!


Masked Dedede revs up the Dedede Hammer's internal flamethrower, spraying a jet of blue fire backwards to provide propulsion as he clashes with Mr. L, hammerhead to hammerhead. He tries to overpower Mr. L's hammer and force it down into the mat at their feet, then spin around to clobber Mr. L in the head!

Edited by KiriK on Jul 11th 2023 at 5:14:17 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#379696: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:11:39 PM

"but then how do i know all the bacteria in it were killed"

Oca you aren't living in a fucking barn.


Emberino

caution is for LITTLE BABY MEN

She instantly tries to open the door, spattering her hands over the surface and jiggling the knob, then starts pouting when it. Don't.

"... So do you have the key somewhere, ooooor."


Estrelae

Okay well that was unexpected but also not. Unwelcome. She gives a small smile.

"T-thanks. I'm looking forwards to it."

When Wriggle arrives, she manages to stay stoic. Being made to hang outwith Yammers has her in the right frame of mind to resist Spooky Surprises, at least.

"Uhm. Hello."

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#379697: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:23:31 PM

As Pseudo, Loki and Sylvie leave, they'll probably still hear Tahn saying one more thing to Little!Oca.

"That's not how that works. ... I... I think... either or, people have ordered it and not gotten sick so it should be alright."

-

Once outside, Pseudo turns to Loki and Sylvie.

"Thank you for accompanying me. I'm certain that, regardless of Ken Tahn's opinion on all this, things would have been much more tense had I gone in alone."


To his credit, Mr. L is somewhat holding out during the struggle... but eventually Masked Dedede's superior physical might allows him to push Mr. L's hammer down and clobber him in his head, knocking him back.

   "So, fire, huh?"   , he groans. He'd not expected that hammer to have a freaking flamethrower inside of it.

   "Y'know what's deadlier than fire though?"   

He hops back up on his feet and holds out his hand, using Thunderhand. Not to attack Masked Dedede, but to have his hammer fly back to his hand. Turns out there's a magnet in the hammer's handle, allowing for Mr. L to attract his hammer back to him.

He then begins spinning in place while swinging his hammer, generating electricity that gets sent towards Dedede in the form of small but quick blasts.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#379698: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:27:50 PM

SDM

"Well my name is Flandre Scarlet, the vampire of destruction and captain of the guard." Flandre says dramatically while putting a hand on her chest. "As for Daiakuma, true names hold power and as my summoned devil familiar only I'm allowed to know it. We simply nicknamed her Daiakuma out of convenience. Patchouli's devil familiar is also nicknamed like that, Koakuma in her case."

Flandre then leads her down the hall to the lounge room to relax.


Ouch!

Well that didn't go as planned.

"A-ah! S-sorry!" Refia-Rumia stammers in a panic. "Usually I train with Flan and she's super tough and I guess i got carried away and I'm not used to this body-"

She realizes she's rambling.

"I'll um, go get help." she mumbles then runs off to get the others.


Hot Spring

   "Greetings. Subaru I assume?"    Wriggle says, nodding at her.

"Yup! I met her during all... that. So I thought I'd both introduce you two and also get us all a nice break." Yamame smiles. She then leads them inside. The staff seem shockingly unfazed by their entrance. I guess Yamame chose a good place. She talks with the receptionist and leaves the other two to wait.

The place looks reasonably fancy for what it is. Some patrons do give them odd looks but nobody is willing to start any shit it seems.

Edited by shroobot3000 on Jul 11th 2023 at 1:28:09 PM

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#379699: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:33:21 PM

No! Don't do that Jenna! Don't! Veronica yells, almost exageratedly. For her part, Jenna simply stares at her, huffing in indignation at what Veronica suggested.

I didn't plan on shooting up the place, she suggests. Technology is best preserved first and destroyed second if it can't. We'll find a way to get in without blasting a way in.

Veronica stares down at the keyhole, clearly thinking up a scheme.

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Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#379700: Jul 11th 2023 at 3:42:41 PM

"Mhm. It's nice to meet you."

Without much fanfare, she follows Yamame inside.

"..."

An odd blend of exhaustion and excitement.

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