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The Mane Event

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Solar:Thanks.

*Solar watches Dancer and Glory for a moment before heading over to the fridge and grabbing a can.*

Solar:I think... I'm going to go to bed after dropping this off. Staying up any longer won't help any of us.

*He starts toward the hall, but pauses.*

Solar:I'll check if I have anything in my collection we can use tomorrow. I'm not sure what I have, but there has to be something....

*With that, Solar slips into the hall, catching a glimpse of Heart as she disappears into her room.*


*Solar gently taps on Dizzy's door and sets the Mana drink down where she'll see it. He makes his way to his room afterward, practically collapsing once he hits the mattress.*

An una-VOID-able meeting

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*A ghost of a frown graces Outer's expression for a second, disappearing as soon as he shakes his head.*

Outer:I see...

*He falls silent for a moment, trying to figure out why it would feel off.*

Outer:It's... not particularly a good thing. You did exactly what you were supposed to by telling me, though.

*Gaster stares at Outer. He looks like he wants to ask something but remains silent. Tom is talking to Outer. This... is a good thing.*

Outer:Does your chest still hurt as much? Or does it feel the same as before?
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*Murderer continues his treck to the new building, occasionally looking back to try and figure out how far he is from the Oasis.*

*Space, just like time, can not truly be trusted in the VOID.*

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*Hemlock doesn't answer immediately, carefully tugging at the formerly empty Promises to test their strength. She studies the strands with a critical eye, letting out a quiet hum of satisfaction moments later.*

Hemlock:I will not. Paige and I were going to on someone else.

*Hemlock stretches her hands, the strange tool floating in place after being let go, before carefully removing the newly woven Promises.*

Hemlock:I will, however, return later to check on this one.

*As she says this, she places the Promises in the same spots she took them from. They disappear as soon as she pulls her hand back.*

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*Blinker continues to ring, seemingly unphased by this accusation.*

*The call hasn't been answered yet.*

*Pet the.....cat(?)?

Captain:....

*Captain steps away from Lieu and the VOID cat(?), and starts to frantically look through the various cabinets for something.*


*A few bags of chips and a mixed bowl of fruit rest on a corner of the counters.*

The Mane Event

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*In the game room....*

Stripes:....So you're really set on staying, Heart?

Heart:For now. Doesn’t look like I have much of a choice, do I?

*Stripes groans, flopping back onto the sofa bed.*

Stripes:At least.... tell me you're taking off tomorrow. You dealt with timberwolves, Heart. Honest to Equestria, /timberwolves./

*Heart huffs, shaking her head.*

Heart:Nope. Can't really say that happened either.

*Stripes sits up, staring at his friend in disbelief.*

Stripes:You....what?! Can't you say you're sick!?

*Heart doesn't meet Stripes' eyes.*

Heart:Nah. I'd rather go in. Helps take my mind off of... everythin'. Besides, I need t' save it for when I do get sick.

*Stripes frowns, getting off the sofa and approaching Heart. He places a hoof on her shoulder. Heart glances at Stripes, wearing a tired frown.*

Stripes:Don't you think that's a bad idea? What if there are more timberwolves? Or worse? This is the second time something has happened.

Heart:Only at night, as far as I can tell. If anythin' does happen.... I'll run.

*This doesn't seem to reassure the zebra.*

Stripes:And if you can't get away?

*Heart's gaze drops to the floor. Gently, she removes Stripes' hoof from her shoulder and steps toward the door.*

Heart:I'll be fine, Stripes. Just... go t' sleep. It's late.

Stripes:Heart-

Heart:G'night, Stripes.

*With that, Heart exits the room, leaving Stripes staring sadly at the door.*

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*Solar stretches for a moment before leaning against the counter.*

Solar:Who knows? Could be some outdated prophecy they believe or the fact that we have the Elements.

*Solar bites back a yawn and straightens himself, shaking his head.*

Solar:Hey, Dancer, could I take one of the Mana drinks to Dizzy?

The Mane Event

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*A few seconds pass before another response pops up in the inbox.*

[Speak to you soon.]

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*Solar shrugs after handing Glory the mug, heading back to the kitchen. He glances back between the pot and the fridge before settling on a seat at the counter.*

Solar:A group effort, then? If we're pushing the possibility of higher beings off the table.

An una-VOID-able meeting

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Gaster:....Thank you for getting Outer, Grell.

*Gaster says this quietly, turning his gaze back to Tom and Outer.*


*Outer takes notice after a few seconds, pulling his hands away as the green aura snuffs out.*

Outer:You're tense. Is something bothering you?

*He asks this with a gentle and worried tone, no hint of anger traceable in his voice.*
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*Not often enough, unfortunately. Then again, that would require everyone gathering in the same area. Though that makes for easy pickings, no?


*Soooo..... tell me more about this speck in the distance. Is it just one building with nothing around it? Nothing behind it?

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*Hemlock grits her teeth, glancing back at Rose before turning her attention back to the task at hand.*

Hemlock:If I waited for that, he may not have a leg to heal or be around to give consent. I'm ensuring he'll heal without any repercussions, among other things that will benefit him later.

*What Rose doesn't see, thanks to the speed of her weaving and the long, loose sleeves of the deity's jacket, are the small cuts appearing of Hemlock's hands. The injuries heal as fast as they appear, fortunately.*

*Hemlock is starting to feel tired, scowling to herself as her hands start to cramp. Just a bit more...*

Hemlock:I suggest you get ready to fix his leg unless you have another doctor here? I will be in no shape to hold any sort of needle after this.

*For a moment, her gaze falls on Briar, her expression knowing. Her eyes quickly fall back on her work.*

Hemlock:I'm almost done, if that's of any comfort.

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*Blinker stares at Lieu before looking at the old, damaged phone.*

*Blinker taps the phone with a slightly goopy paw.*

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*.........Blinker absorbs the phone.*


*Captain stares at Lieu's now empty hand before looking back at the VOID cat(?).

Captain:......Did.... It Just....?

*Blinker starts to purr before pausing. A familiar ring tone emits from the cat(?), it's singular eye flashing with the caller's ID.*

Captain:......


*Night freezes for a moment, staring at Sheep with wide sockets, before relaxing slightly when he realizes the skeleton won't do anything.*

*Night exits the kitchen, heading back to his room.*


*Fry warbles quietly on the scorched skeleton's shoulder, patting Papyrus's head in what he hope's is a comforting manner.*