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ISZATSO The Web-Slinger from Queens Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
The Web-Slinger
#398201: Aug 8th 2025 at 8:15:30 PM

"Huh? Hold on, how do you know my—awcrap" Spider-Man leapt away from the Ninka Bird just as the Maxx drop-kicked it further into the vegetation. He hit the wall and rebounded off onto the floor, just barely missing the wings of the bird when they fluttered past him, hearing the weight if the Maxx’s hit. Spider-Man’s masked eyes appraised his buddy’s new look. "Quite a glow up. Lookin’ good."

No time to chat though, it seemed: creatures emerged from the sections of the room obscured in shadow, dreamlike entities born of some subconscious mind. "What’d you say? Blitzkrieg bop?" His fists lifted, but the threats fell away…replaced with a new figure, dress shoes drumming across the faded carpet at them. Spider-Man might’ve roundhoused him into the floor, were he a jumpier man. But the real foe, evidently were the two behind him, who the vigilante was quick to jump against; clinging to a room corner and attempting to web-pull the club from one troll’s hands.

With great power…you know the rest.
BombonBombin Nightmare lord from Across time and space Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: In love with love
Nightmare lord
#398202: Aug 8th 2025 at 8:54:25 PM

UTOPIA - END

We'll be there... When we get some rest.

Tony gives Kass and the others a map leading to Pataclaun district, and says goodbye to them.

The Clauns get back to their house, hoping for a better tomorrow for the Arena.

Three freaking ghosts!
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#398203: Aug 8th 2025 at 10:13:35 PM

The Outback

The Well-drsssed man his behind the two, three oddities. The trolls raised up their clubs to bash them in, only for one troll to loose their club, looking to his gnarled, thick fingered mitts without the club, and taking out something from their canvas-hide short's pockets-

Only for his buddy to be sent flying out of the way by a quick flat-hand palm strike from the maxx, blood flowing out as it armed lightly in the air before the troll landed on their back. His buddy seemed confused, pointing at Spider-Man:

"YOUR... YOUR THE SPIDERMAN!!"

Peter Parker would have a brief window to decide the trolls fate, while The Maxx looked down at the obsidian pulleys beneath him, scratching his forehead as he thought on it, much to the annoyance of the other two.

"BIG GUY! BE A BIG SHOT, A REAL SWING AND HITTER AND GET US OUT OF HERE!"

"Dude we get it! Scary Iszs down there! Now get us out!"

"But... Spider-Man."

The Maxx stopped looking down, hisbeyes widening as he ran back to the masked vigilante, his feet shaking the floor slightly.

"You saw all of this. Which means you're experiencing a world of... reflections. Of symbolism. Which means... those troll dudes..."

Awawa
ISZATSO The Web-Slinger from Queens Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
The Web-Slinger
#398204: Aug 8th 2025 at 11:17:15 PM

"You know me?" His pitch lifted almost embarrassingly high when he was recognized. But the Maxx raised their conundrum and, though the pair were neutralized, the Spider-Man regarded them suspiciously. He bound their wrists with webbing—"It’s just temporary, that stuff dissolves in a few hours"—before somersaulting back to the Maxx.

"…are real. Yeah…" He frowned beneath the mask. "So if they die here, they die in the real world. Is there anywhere we can bring them where they’ll be safe?"

Edited by ISZATSO on Aug 8th 2025 at 2:18:12 PM

With great power…you know the rest.
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#398205: Aug 8th 2025 at 11:28:18 PM

The Outback

The Maxx seemed silent on that first point, both the well dressed man and angelic doll looking to Maxx with some form of confusion. Maxx knew alot of people, but they hadn't once heard him utterly Parker in a cold sweat after a nightmare... or murmuring it as he stared absentmindedly at the lights ahead...

"...I guess I do. I think. I always feel more clarity here."

He didn't even sound sure in himself. Like there was more confusion than understanding. He shook his head and approached the trolls, one of which was still in a dazed and the other looking befuddled. And in fact, the befuddled man even began to snarl, his lips turned into a frightful visage as canines bared at the four.

"You're supposed to be fighting that crook! Not us!"

Which... The man in the red suit immediately rebuked with a shocked gasp and a disappointed shake of his head.

"I used the back door! So what! I had an offer... security esd too much to call on me."

As he crossed his arms and looked away, Maxx and Raique slowly turned to Spamton, Maxx groaning...

"Where are we...?"

Soamton began to tug at his collar, the vision around them beginning to slowly fade-

"Uhhhh... You see I thought this was a major pop mag publisher and..."

The Leopard-spotted Seussadons slowly morphed into scared and worried office workers, their eyed trained on the others. And as that happened... Spamton appeared to be shrinking...

"And uhhhh... I was..."

Awawa
ISZATSO The Web-Slinger from Queens Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
The Web-Slinger
#398206: Aug 8th 2025 at 11:39:25 PM

"Hey hey, no weirding us into the phantom world yet, bud." Spider-Man hopped to Spamton and squatted beside him. "We’re not gonna hurt you. We." He glanced pointedly up at his three companions at this. "Just answer the big guy’s questions."

With great power…you know the rest.
SacredSpirit123 Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman from Jorrvaskr (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman
#398207: Aug 9th 2025 at 5:53:17 AM

Jorrvaskr

Anya and Sirius exchange a glance, wagging their tails, and look back to Thor and Loki with a smile.

"Well, they're both Constructs who were built by others, right?"

"But you said that they're both kind and caring, that they both have their own personalities, emotions, and souls, and that they're both as lively as we are."

"So it sounds like they have a lot more in common than you realize. Maybe even more than they do."

"Sister and I think they would probably be good friends if they met each other, especially if they're both friends of yours to begin with."

Isengrim tilts his head.

   "It's really a mixed bag regarding the Outer Planes. Those which possess numbered names are rather…diverse. You have the Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia, home to many Celestials, of course, as well as many of the Gods, then you have the Nine Hells of Baator, home to the Devils, including who many consider to be the Devil of all Devils, Asmodeus, who is actually currently the God of Indulgence after achieving Divinity during the Spellplague. The Devils are a wicked lot, but one of their only saving graces is that, without their constant squabbles against the Demons in their eternal Blood War, Realmspace would probably be overrun from both sides. As it stands, their War hasn't pushed very far past the first Ring of Hell or the first Layer of the Abyss, though both sides have been seeking to restore their numbers with Mortal souls. A real character, that Asmodeus. When put on trial by the Heavens for his actions against the Gods, he was so charismatic that he befuddled the judges, and inspired a play penned by the Modrons of Mechanus, the living mechanical embodiments of Law."   

"Life isn't a fairytale. There isn't always a 'Happily Ever After' waiting for you at the end of the road." ~ Isengrim Heath-Stalker
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#398208: Aug 9th 2025 at 9:04:06 AM

The New Yorkers

"We... we are at the presses and Vogue merger office."

Raique slowly turned back to where the trolls had been, as some of the scared office workers made their way for doors to run out of, and one had gotten their hands stuck trying to free the trolls-

Correction, the security guards.

"...Damn it."


The New Yorkers

Parker found himself on the 12th floor of a beige corporate setting office space. Two decently sized men bound in his webbing, workers from a smaller security firm that was just intended to deal with schmucks who broke in or were about to go postal.

The clubs had been batons, but luckily both Maxx and Spider-Man had stopped them before they had taken out these gnarly brick-like handguns, which one officer was perpetually stuck within inches of reaching, his body contorted more towards the floor despite being sat up.

There were feathers from the Ninka Bird scattered across the floor: long black quills with very subtle rusty silvery scale dotting. That had been real...

Maxx had lost his height and adornments, and Parker was back in his Old Spider-Man suit instead of being a Spider-Totem Warrior. The golden man they saved was now actually dark starry night blue, seemingly made of a smooth wood material, his hair much darker and more like lanky bangs, and his arms significantly more proportioned for climbing. The green eyes od the doll blinked a couple of times as it looked to the shocked faces.

"...I uh... think we're in trouble."

   "HEY, part of the [GAME START] to [Monopoly] is incentive. There is no delay, you gotta grab every opportunity by the [Pull it!]"   

Spamton looked, gnarly. The well dressed venture capitalist now appeared as a diminutive puppet, white skin with the same sheen as a wax figurine, face stuck with high cheeks and long nose and constantly exposed "teeth". He still bore his yellow and pink glasses that, but now was dressed in a long-sleeved black V-neck shirt, with black hair that is slicked back, appearing similar to a pompadour.

Maxx made his way towards the hole they made in the buildings wall, brief glimpses of blood upon the broken glass, his eyes scanning the damage.

"...How did you see all that?"

His voice lacked any urgency, more just confused bewilderment.

Edited by ArbiterOfTheBog on Aug 9th 2025 at 9:04:22 AM

Awawa
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398209: Aug 9th 2025 at 9:17:00 AM

Japan

Ouazo doesn't mind the stares so long as the stares think he's some eccentric rather than an Akut-Var. That said, he does believe that there will come a point where humans will see the need to ask him to take off his helmet. Not because of any concern over him potentially hiding something, but because humans were weak-minded and would cower beneath his bird-shaped mask to the point where they would, in desperation, ask him to take it off his face.

It was quite pathetic - Ouazo spent long hours of his day staring at the skulls of his trophies. He found it quite comforting to analyze the details, to see the long teeth, the horns, the empty eye sockets, the marks of danger, and remember that he was the one who had succeeded at making an inert skull out of such a creature. Nonetheless, he decided to first put himself to safety before remembering.

Looking around, Ouazo would await a moment of distraction before bending his powerful legs and jumping over to a less crowded part of the boat, one meant for their packed resources to occupy. This is where, Ouazo guessed, smugglers were aplenty. Hiding out in the shadows of the packaging coffins until they could escape from the boat without having to give golden flat spheres to the owner of the boat. Which was similar to what he planned, except that Ouazo did so simply because he...

... Did not want to do that either.

Nonetheless, Ouazo indeed soon found another inoccupant. But he still went the way of safety, taking off his mask and lightly smacking his beak together before peeking a sight at the purple light. If that wasn't the merchant, but instead glowing humans, he would quickly prepare his claws to kill them before their criminal bioluminesence could reveal him.

Mal and Ez

wow that sounds boring Ez bluntly remarked, still keeping her smile. i bet papa could build you a droid that just does that so you can do princess things elsewhere and be very nice to your visitors and also what's a low? why do you make deals? what's a king? is it like a papa to a princess? papa's stories have lots of kings who are papas to princesses.

They're spelled "Laws", Ez. Laws are what... well, the people in charge of a place use to prevent people from doing nasty things. They sit down, discuss about if it's a good law or not, then if they do, they sign it and then it's enforced by them or the people they hire to enforce the law. And if the latter people see you doing something the law tells you not to do, well, they move in to stop you from doing it and they punish you. Ez looked up to her dad, absorbed by his words, as he himself looked pleased to be able to dispense some wisdom.

Laws, on paper, are what keep a country running well. They're what forbid people from taking candy that you bought from you and eating it. Or stealing a nice book you like.

but papaaaa you do that to a lot of people when they aren't looking Ez replied, with the same bluntness as she said to Penelope, sucking on her thumb.

Because sometimes, bad people are in charge of the laws. And they use the laws to oppr... erm.... to basically do bad things to people like me and you, by saying we can't do things that humans can do. In that case, it's okay to break the law. Laws can be flawed - it's why they're discussed if the people in charge are good. And huh... do as I say, not as I do, hm? If you grow up to be my age and people in charge of things are nice, then you have to listen to their laws because they're fair.

that sounds complicated papa but i'm glad i have time before i get old like you because it means i can figure it out Ez says, smiling.

I'm just 22... Mal says, folding his arms and lowering his head slightly. Ez frowns, raise her hands, and start counting how far "22" is from her age using her digits while Mal stares at Penelope. I'm surprised you're going to need to make deals. It seems like you can just make things... happen with a snap of your fingers. Mal said, snapping his fingers.

i still dunno what a king is.....

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#398210: Aug 9th 2025 at 12:32:10 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN

And a second or two is all he needs.

Choosing to take some of the attacks, the Valkylander immediately shoots forward, aiming to impale the enemy Gundam on its blade.


Lourent

   "I'm still listening, aren't I?"   , Hisoka asks with a grin.

   "Trust me, if I were bored of this conversation, I would've shown it."   

He then visibly ponders.

   "I've never seen him fight. But I've heard rumors that he has a... beastly side to him. And I do think he has some magic... apparently every capable combatant from his world has gear that allows them to wield magic. I don't know the specifics."   


Penelope's Castle

   "You summed that up splendidly."   , Penelope says to Mal. She then seems to pause.

   "Wait, where you live there's laws that say you can't do certain things because you're not human? What kind of foolishness? In my perfect principality there won't be stupid laws like that, that's for sure."   , she says, moving her hand a little as if she were fanning her face. Maybe she's just so used to doing that that it's a slight tic at this point.

She then chuckles.

   "Ohohoho! I pretty much can, yes. But someone once told me that it's smarter to have allies than to have slaves. Why force them and have to sit and wait for them to betray me at the first chance they get when I can instead ally with them and secure their loyalty? Who wouldn't want to ally with me when they can have all the food and protection they'll ever need?"   

She giggles now.

   "That's why I'm so sure I'll have many subjects. Because I'll simply offer them the things everyone wants."   

She then turns to Ez specifically.

   "Oh, a king is the father of a prince or princess. And a queen is the mother. When there's a king or queen, they're the ones in charge. But there's no king or queen in this castle, so I'm the one in charge."   

"We have arrived at the throne room.", Marbleyne says. The throne room is immense, as well as fantastically decorated. The main colors being black and pink, just like her outfit, though in hues that ensure people's eyes won't start hurting by looking at them. At the end of the large room stands a throne that's probably a bit too big for Penelope, but then again, she's probably expecting to grow into it.

She walks over to her throne and hops on.

   "What do you think? All I need is a crown and it's clear to anyone that I'm the ruler, isn't it?"   , she giggles.


Post-Utopia

Divine Guardians

Thanks to Mara's idea, the Divine Guardian of Negative Energy is successfully lured into its coffin. Fate puts the lid back on and the guardian's eyes slowly begin to close, looking much more at peace already.

"Silentium... silentium iucundum..." (Silence... lovely silence...)

The other Divine Guardians let out a sigh of relief... before Mara suddenly looks pissed.

   "Why the hell did you take such a massive risk, bringing it here!?"   

"A vote was had because Miquella's light reached our universes. Again, I voted against the idea, but at the end of the day it's the majority that chooses.", Plato says.

"I voted against as well, obviously.", the Great Light says.

   "I figured, given your empathy towards pretty much any mortal. And our Eldest was here so he didn't vote at all."   , Mara says.

"I voted neutral.", Desgard says. "Vitaegard voted for the proposal."

Mara groans.

   "You'd think the Divine Guardian of Life would be a bit more sensitive towards something like this. ... whatever, crisis averted. Next time have some faith in the people that frequent this realm. They have an annoying, sometimes thankful tendency to overcome the odds."   

Though even Mara had to admit that the odds today had seemed genuinely impossible.

Then Shadow lets out his rage from inside Utopia, with them hearing him even when back in the Arena. They look, and even without a face it's easy to tell that the Great Light is worried for him. They want to go say something, but it may be best to let Shadow be until he approaches them instead.

   "... well, he'll be coming your way soon, and I'd be surprised if any words for me aren't just the usual ones thrown at me, so how about I bring the coffin back home before I get back to work?"   , Mara suggests, but before she can grab the coffin, a large metal sickle blocks her path. She looks up at Plato.

"Actually, now that we have the chance..."

   "Hm?"   

Plato gestures to the Great Light, who braces themselves for a moment before speaking up.

"I wanted to do this after the meeting ended, but Plato's right, we should get this out of the way now.", they say.

"Mara. You knew I was looking for Tobajas. And you definitely knew that Tobajas is the host of that cyber suit. Why did you not tell me this? Why did I have to find this out because he got unmasked by accident against those metal women?"

Mara looks troubled, but remains silent.

"Mara. We have to talk about this. This is a serious matter.", the Great Light says.

Mara looks back into the portal. Shadow and Neodyme aren't anywhere near them yet. She looks back at the other guardians.

   "I can't explain in full. But I'll tell you what I can. In our language."   

Hydraxon

Is still crouching by N, not rushing N for an answer to his question. When others speak to N, he simply looks at them as well, not saying anything either.

Annoying Dog

The Annoying Dog turns upon someone calling his name, finding that it was Shadow, so he now walks over to him curiously, tail wagging.

Andras

Is suddenly startled when he gets teleported away to the outpost. For a moment he's afraid that somehow Miquella is still alive and separated all of them to finish them off.

But it turns out to be Neodyme... who Andras has never seen before because he wasn't conscious while Satani was using his body as a vessel. Apparently his wounds are going to get treated?

"First time for everything.", he mutters to himself. Hey, at least the bed is soft. That's more than he has to work with at home.

Ovarr, Iris

"Thor, hey!", Iris calls out with a smile. "I guess that makes three of us then."

She gestures to Ovarr as well, whose attention is now on the approaching Frost Giant. He doesn't know what to make of this at first...

But then Hrimnir makes a pun at Thor and this is so unexpected for Ovarr that he can't help but laugh as he hears it. Okay, this guy's alright.

Though his laughter stops when he hears about the casualties. He responds solely with a mournful hum, knowing the pain of loss well.

"Utopia is outside the Arena, so... that means...", Iris mutters. "If I'd gotten here earlier, maybe..."

"The best thing to do is not think too much about it.", Ovarr says. "Or you'll just beat yourself up for something you never had control over."

Yelena

"I do know that name, yes. I've been observing for a while. ... not in a creepy way.", she adds to that.

"Yelena Belova. No superhero name of my own. Not exactly my style.", she says as she shakes Jason's hand. "Sorry I couldn't do more to help than send a helicopter your way. Not sure how much that thing helped."

Edited by DevilPsyco on Aug 9th 2025 at 9:36:50 PM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398211: Aug 9th 2025 at 1:28:03 PM

UTOPIA

Stark looks back at Plato in a despondent manner while Waller, likely thanks to being less "responsible", glares back at him.

Fine. She says, seeing a point to his words. That said, she knew that arguing back was bad optics, so she and Tony eventually would stop to look at N, who blinked at all the "love" he received. Eventually, he got up, accepting that Uzi wouldn't return if he just hanged around.

I can help you put them back into their cages if you want. And huh... thanks, Doll. And Doll 2. And everyone else. We fought on, and that's what she wanted. N says, quickly, lacking his usual manic behavior, but still hugging Seven back... before realizing he's scolding hot and stopping by to grab Shadow's book and shard, nodding slightly.

As for the rewards, Stark snaps his fingers, and some of his drones transport materials in front of the interested parties as André comes out of the room, looking ready to craft some stuff. He's dragging his own material over his head, clearly not putting his MASSIVE MUSCLES to disuse.

BATMAN DROP

NTH METAL : A bundle of magic-disrupting metal that lightly distort nearby magic and outright destroy it on contact. Can be molded by a skilled blacksmith into taking a shape. Strong metal that can be swung with great force or used as a powerful shield or suit of armor.

DETECTIVE VISOR : A pair of augmented reality vision goggles that can be applied to a mask, helmet, glasses or even eyes. Grant the wearer the ability to tap into Detective Vision to easily be able to see through walls, locate allies and enemies, spot small details, analyze substances and access a powerful database.

Batman cowl, armor, cape and visor' : For better defenses and drip.

BEELZEBUB DROP

STAFF OF ADIMYAS : A skull-helmed staff made out of divine wood. It can be used to enhance a person's natural powers drastically by holding it and skillfully align with whatever energy is used on it.

FORBIDDEN SIN OF THE NETHERWORLD 0: CHAOS : A digital recreation of Beelzebub's unstoppable CHAOS attack. Summon an immense orb of dark destructive energy at the cost of taking damage to oneself per use. Need a bit of charging but can be used to commit absolute mayhem.

Beelzebub clothes : Built with divine wool to make them more durable.

MIQUELLA DROP

TWIN AXES OF GODWYN: Enormous greataxes that a sufficiently large or strong person can wield two at the times. They inflict powerful cutting damage and can also be used to simply crush objects. By calling the power of the ancient Dragons, one can imbue it with red lightning they can then direct at an enemy OR keep it on their blades for 90 seconds to deal more damage.

LIGHT OF MIQUELLA : A digital recretation of the Light of Miquella that swooped the battlefield. The user rises into the sky lightly and, after charging, unleash a bright pillar of destructive light that can be used to smite enemies into golden dust. Once fully charged, can even leave smaller pillars behind.

Crown of the new age: A faded crown that Miquella meant to wore. Can be used to increase one's intelligence and skill with magic of any kind.

Shadow's screaming does get people to look up but Sarah ignore it and approach Iris and Thor, whom she isn't angry at all, judging by her nod. She also looks at Ovarr.

I'm fine, how about you? I kind of don't remember what I was doing but... Well, I hope I didn't break anything. Hi, Thor, Hi, Iris! Sarah says. Better be late than mind-controlled in my opinion.

Penelope's castle

In my world, there's the Empire. They're a group of humans and alien opportunists who rule the galaxy and oppress alien worlds. They used to be a Republic but it's a long story - what you need to know is that they're ruled at the very top by worshippers of an evil power, that they hate aliens like me or my daughter and that for plenty of reasons, I hate them in return. That Mobile Suit I came in the first time? I stole it from them.

Ez looks sad and briefly cover her ears, and Mal helps by putting his hands over her ears.

Ever wondered why there's me and Ez but not her mother? It's because of them.

As they reach the throne room though, Ez goes "wowwww" and run along, seeing everything and finding it marvelous. Mal thinks it's the absolute girliest, most garish thing he's ever seen but he refrains from commenting.

Nice throne. He says, deciding to pay a compliment towards it. With a room like that, no one's going to mistake you for anything else than the ruler of this place.

can i sit in da big chair

It's called a throne, Ez.

... but it's just a big chair! Ez says, somewhat confused.

Y-yes but it... huh... it hurts people's feelings when you call them "big chairs".

Edited by Bolded1 on Aug 12th 2025 at 6:41:13 PM

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#398212: Aug 9th 2025 at 1:45:24 PM

Utopia

Hydraxon

"We'll see if that's necessary.", Hydraxon says, not saying no to N but also giving him some time. He may end up changing his mind on the offer in favor of being alone to mourn.

If N chooses to let him, Hydraxon will carry him.

When it comes to rewards he doesn't look interested. The Divine Guardians aren't in Utopia anymore so they don't even see them. Andras is currently in an outpost (he might've taken the Staff of Admiyas otherwise... though then again, would he want anything from Beelzebub at all, even if it's a reward?). The Annoying Dog would only really want a reward if it were a bone. And Iris, Ovarr and Yelena didn't really get the chance to meaningfully contribute so none of them would try to get their hands on any of it.

Ovarr, Iris

"You were mind-controlled? I only joined in during the final attack on that guy.", Ovarr says. He looks back at the Divine Guardians talking for a moment.

"I wouldn't be surprised if you fought Mara during that time. I almost wanna go and ask, but, uh... considering how my last meeting with her went I'm not sure how she'd respond to me. ... plus, they seem to be talking about something important."

"At least you're back to normal now.", Iris smiles.


Penelope's Castle

   "Morons, the lot of them. Someday they're gonna get overthrown. All evil kings, queens and everything like them will go down someday."   

She smirks.

   "Ah, right, my servants told me about the robot you came in with. You took it from them? Then I'll make sure it's taken extra good care of. Then you can vanquish them with their own weapon. Glorious."   

But then Mal continues and Penelope's expression falls.

   "... oh, I'm... sorry to hear that."   , she says, losing her 'high class' tone again for a moment. Genuine empathy.    "It's good she still has you at least."   

She then looks at Ez as she asks to sit on her throne.

   "Hmph. Only the princess is allowed to sit on the throne. That's the law."   

...

   "... But I've not yet made a law that says you can't sit on the throne's armrest."   , she says, smiling a bit.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398213: Aug 9th 2025 at 2:00:20 PM

Mal and Ez

Ez pouts and seems to consider breaking the law while severely underage but then Penelope gives her approval and Ez jump in place before moving over to the throne, Mal keeping pace with her. He does glance at Penelope, as if asking if she wants to be the one to help put her on the armrest.

He doesn't mind doing it but he also wouldn't mind Penelope getting to bond with Ez, she felt lonely, and Mal felt empathetic towards any lost child. Even a human.

Yeah. The Republic lasted for... thousands of years. I don't think this empire will last 23. Mal says, folding his arms. When it comes to getting into powers you got these fuuuuuuuuuugly people doing all sorts of tricks but when it comes to using it they just do whatever dumb ssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhtuf they want and get ousted. Plus, the Emperor looks like he's... 98 years old. Mal says, eyeing Ez whenever he almost says a swear

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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
#398214: Aug 9th 2025 at 2:09:05 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN

Ermm it's a mobile suit not a Gundam 🤓.

Anyway he gets stabbed through the cockpit. Valkylander boy might hear him shout in anger briefly before the GN-X disintegrates into data, meaning he's home free by the looks of it.


UTOPIA - The LOOT

Killer Moth recognizes Nth Metal from that time Hawkman teamed up with Batman so he makes to take some to do... something with it. He hasn't really used the stuff before. Worst case he can sell it to Al Ghul or something.

Doll lets N be for now with a nod. Galvadoll simply grumbles something unintelligible that might be some kind of threat to Miquella's immortal soul. Doll opts to take the STAFF OF ADIMYAS since she held it earlier when she tried to break it.

Galvadoll doesn't want anything but someone else does so she takes the crown. She yoinks the staff briefly from Doll just to wave it tauntingly before Beelzebub before handing it back.

"I think I'm gonna need a drink after this." Doll sighs, recalling the jazzy place she met Nuzi in way back. Maybe get an extra one for Uzi's sake.

   "I haven't drunk fresh energon for years."    Galvadoll remarks to her younger self.

"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
#398215: Aug 9th 2025 at 2:09:26 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN

"Yes! I got this victory in the bag!", the player says as the Valkylander now starts heading towards its goal again.

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
#398216: Aug 9th 2025 at 3:12:19 PM

"When a maniac's on the verge of brainwashing all of existence, every bit helps," Jason replies, tossing the Detective Visor to Yelena.

"Here, you look like you'd put this to good use."

As he claims some Nth metal along with the Batsuit, he places the former before Andre.

"Think you could make a sword out of this?"

-

Chuckling a little at Hrimnir's pun, Thor shoots a sympathetic look in Shadow's direction.

"Whoever the casualties were, I can only hope they reached the halls of Valhalla. They more than earned a place there."

He then greets Sarah with an awkward little wave before quickly turning his attention to Iris.

"Ovarr said it best, I think. At the end of the day, though, those who fell in battle to help vanquish the one behind all of this will be honored for their heroism," he assures.

Thor's gaze flickers to Ovarr.

"And here I thought you'd severed all ties with that monster after what she'd done."


"Last I checked, though, Roxanne couldn't fire energy from an Infinity Stone in her head," Loki says.

"That is a lot of layers. This place certainly lives up to its name, at least," Sylvie says.

shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#398217: Aug 9th 2025 at 3:21:41 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN

A Zolo appears from the cloudline, flying on its beam rotor to try and stop him! Right before a beam sniper shot flies out from the hole in the clouds it left and bisects the guy, sending him falling and disintegrating into data.

At the source of it is the GM Sniper II from earlier who gives Valkylander guy a wave as he presumably flies off to their base. Once he touches down and plants the flag...

TEAM B WINS

Pops up in big letters on the UI of everyone, accompanied by some short victory music jingles and some cheers from one team and jeers from the other.

"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
#398218: Aug 9th 2025 at 3:43:33 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN

The Valkylander gives a grateful wave back. With that, it makes it to the base, planting the flag and securing the game.

"Yes! Haha, told you I could do it."

That second sentence sounds a bit muffled, so if any of his teammates can hear him right now they'd know he's talking to someone near him in real life.


Penelope's Castle

"Should I?", Marbleyne asks Penelope when it comes to helping Ez onto the throne armrest. Normally Penelope would dismissively say yes and be done with it. But after a moment of pondering she hops off of the throne and grabs Ez to hoist her up.

This is seemingly not normal behavior because Marbleyne actually looks surprised that Penelope did this herself.

Once Ez's on top of it Penelope herself sits back on her throne too.

   "Well, the mayor of the city I was born in was a sleazy guy too according to my father, and he apparently didn't get much done either. It's basically that but on a way bigger scale, right?"   , she asks Mal.

Well, if one thing's for sure, Mal wouldn't have to worry about Penelope swearing, because she'd definitely consider that un-princesslike.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Aug 9th 2025 at 12:50:55 PM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398219: Aug 9th 2025 at 3:58:08 PM

Mal and Ez

Ez squeaks as she gets put up on her suit, clapping her hands together and cheering in joy at where she is. She then balance herself as not to fall on the throne, apparently being careful with not breaking the law, but she succeeds.

My father was a mayor, Mal drops, scratching the tip of his nose. He wasn't sleazy but he was... hm... Kind of too much into the role. I don't know. I really hated him when I was younger but now I kind of pity him. He was a good person. So he could never be a good politician. Mal shrugs.

Not going to lie, I would return to him if it could keep Ez safe. But I think she likes your place much better - and at this point, I think having her happy for as long as she can is my main goal.

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#398220: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:05:38 PM

Penelope's Castle

   "Well, as I promised last time, my offer still stands. You're free to become my subjects. Then you'll have permanent access to everything I've shown you so far, and more."   , Penelope says. She then can't help but reminisce a little.

   "I don't really know what job my father had. I think he was a scientist? He had one of those white coats at least."   

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398221: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:10:26 PM

Mal and Ez

Shit, they could do that, couldn't they? But Ez had a destiny and also obviously something wrong... But at the same time, Penelope's kingdom was safe, secure and Ez could be taught there. Growing up somewhere where she wouldn't have to worry about death and danger would help a lot in training her to be what she could be: a Jedi.

Well, Mal was more open to that anyway - clearly Penelope had things at play.

I wouldn't mind. I'll just have to see for a few things with Ez. She... erm, I'll have things to share with her.

Mal turns to Ez, who's still looking down at the spot she's sitting in awe.

I'd be dumb to leave your kingdom though. You have things handled. Mal admits, though it hurts to admit he has to trust a 9 years old human to handle things for him.

White coats, hm? Mal scratch his chin. Alright then. He wouldn't push her much, but the fact that she didn't know what he did indicated the man was secretive - or that she hadn't paid attention. Either way...

Edited by Bolded1 on Aug 9th 2025 at 1:14:00 PM

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#398222: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:15:21 PM

Penelope's Castle

Penelope had already predicted last time that Mal would change his mind. Despite that, she looks more pleased than smug about it.

   "You'll have all the time in the world to make your preparations. In the meantime, Marbleyne will get a permanent room prepared for you. Unless you'd like to keep the one you slept in last night?"   

Marbleyne nods and looks at Mal, patiently waiting for him to make his decision.

As for her not paying too much attention to what her father's job had been... granted, she looks like she's about 9 years old. And it's not clear when she ended up all on her own. So it's not too surprising that she may not have thought to ever ask. Either that, or her father indeed didn't tell her for some reason.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#398223: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:19:21 PM

Mal and Ez

Honestly he decides to conclude from that and his comment that her father was probably involved in some interesting thing he doesn't care for. His paranoid ass does tell him to be careful but he also has to know it's his paranoid ass for a reason - the odds of Penelope's father's job and whereabouts winding up important weren't 0% but he couldn't predict that.

So he had to act on what was given to him.

Ez? Would you like to keep the room we've got? Mal says, turning to Ez, who just shakes her head after smiling an initially adorable yet deceptive smile.

id like my own bed in case you roll over me papa

I wouldn't but... fair. Mal grimaces.

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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
#398224: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:21:58 PM

Waiapolo Mountains, GBN - > Lobby, GBN

Soon enough everyone present was either sent back to their Force Nests, or in the case of solo players (most of them) they were kicked back to the server lobby. The large circular room was as bustling as ever, players either simply passing through after having just logged in or talking to teammates in preparation for another mission. Or just to shoot the shit. Others are talking to the receptionists to get into a mission or just asking for info.

Valkylander guy will find his random teammates already dispersing, though one who... is using a Knight Gundam avatar gives him a thumbs up before running off. Before he can run off himself though he'll hear some clapping. The source of which is revealed to be a young lady with a smirk on her face.

"Some fancy flying out there." she says, stopping her clapping to put her hands on her hips. She opens up a popup window and reads some text quickly. "Kai huh? I was watching that battle and you did pretty well in that Gunpla of yours."

"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
#398225: Aug 9th 2025 at 4:27:50 PM

Penelope's Castle

"We can place another bed in the room, or we can give you two rooms besides one another. Some have a door in the middle so that the rooms are connected. It's up to your preference.", Marbleyne says.


Lobby, GBN

The player, 'Kai', is about to log out after giving his teammate a thumbs up back. But then the Valkylander looks as he hears the clapping.

"Hey, thanks!", he says. "Apparently I did pretty well for my first game. My brother thought I'd go down hard."

He tries to open up her profile as well... but he seems to be having trouble doing so. Which at least proves that this is indeed his first game.

Apparently he's amazing on the field but he sucks at opening a menu.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.

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