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SchemingWeasel - Nov 20th 2023 20:02

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Grell: He's in his room.

*Grell points for a moment, considering Outer's words.*

Grell: No, he didn't get hurt... But someone else is. He says you can help.

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*Rose looks a little blustered by the information, scratching her head and trying to make sense of it all.*

Rose: [But that could mean anything. Just because he /thinks/ that's what happened doesn't mean it is. He could have been like this long before any sort of surgery.]

*Fiji looks between Rose and Fell, huffing to himself.*

Fiji: Knew it...

*Rose ignores this, a new terror quickly clutching her mind. She unwraps her scarf from her neck, staring back at Fell.*

Rose: [Unless it's an anomaly. One we haven't seen before but has the intelligence to come here and sneak in. One that knows that if it takes down Fiji, there will be very little left to heal anyone else it attacks. Fell, I think there's an anomaly here.]

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*Paige looks back to Potato for a few moments more but eventually she looks aside again and nods.*

Paige: Okay...

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Lieu: Sure!

*Lieu beams, taking out his phone and beginning to test it's features. Papyrus, not choosing to ignore Celaeno, looks down at Fry and smiles, breaking the piece in two and giving one half back to Fry.*

*Celaeno takes a hesitant step into the room, glancing about with caution.*

Celaeno: [How many people dwell here? And why? Are many also trapped?]

Sheep: That's a good point actually. Captain, how many do live here? I know there's a fair few versions of you alone but then also counting my variants and I suppose the other monsters and occassional human...

Celaeno: [Human?!]

Sheep: Ah, yes. You get used to it...

*Celaeno looks utmost disturbed at this information.*

Spade - Nov 26th 2023 20:41

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*Outer follows Grell's hand and stares at Gaster's door.*

Outer:I see.

*Outer offers Grell a small, reassuring smile.*

Outer:I'll do what I can. Thank you for telling me.

*With that, Outer ducks into his room and pulls out a small, standard first-aid kit before hurrying towards Gaster's room.
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*Fell looks down at the scarf and quickly looks back at Rose, his expression hardening. There is a glimmer of worry in his eye-lights, only noticeable by those who've known him for years.*

Fell:[If it is an anomaly, or if it's not, you can't seriously be thinking of going to attack it. Not alone.]

*Fell nods down at Fiji.*

Fell:[Look at what happened to him. We don't even know what Fiji did to it. I've never seen an anomaly seek help from... from a non-anomaly!]

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Hemlock:.....We can check on her in a bit.

*Silently, the older deity leads Paige out of the room. She isn't sure what else to say as they walk, as frustrating as it is for her.*

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*Fry takes the half and starts to munch on it much like one would eat a slice of melon. The bitty watches Celaeno with slight interest.*

*Captain pauses for a moment, counting names inside his head before shrugging.*

Captain:Hard To Say. Around Twenty Or More, I Think? More People Have Been Popping Up Lately, And With Everything That's Been Happening, It's Hard To Keep Track.


*From his spot in the kitchen, Night watches Celaeno, or rather, the space around Celaeno. He looks away and rubs at his sockets before turning his attention to Dream and Lieu.*

SchemingWeasel - Nov 27th 2023 20:29

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*Grell decides to wait for Outer then follows them back to Gaster's room. Regardless of the pleasantries, there's something in the way Grell holds herself that edges on the side of caution and mistrust towards Outer. They've been in the VOID for long enough to know of all the monsters and yet the only one that they've found they can trust has been Gaster. The others still fill her with unease. Not down to their appearances mostly, though that is a small factor, but rather due to the monsters' behaviours. The ones with the most scientific interests and inclinations fills her with the most discomfort.*

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Rose: [I will only do what is necessary for the safety of the others.]

*Fiji, watching the two, is quickly growing impatient with the back and forth, beginning to squirm again.*

Fiji: Put me down already, dry bones. I need to use my my med kit to stitch my leg back up and I can't do it while you're floundering.

*Rose bristles when she sees Hemlock and Paige enter. Paige freezes in her path, not sure what to do.*

Rose: Who are you. Are you the ones that broke Fiji?

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*With Lieu distracted with cooking and the newcomer, Dream takes the opportunity to vanish from the room. He teleports away, needing to take a break from the room and the dizziness it causes.*

Celaeno: [Who was the first here?]

Sheep: He's asking who was here first. I'm assuming just out of this while group?

*Celaeno gives a nod.*

Sheep: I don't think there's a real definitive answer to be honest...

Celaeno: [Oh... I don't suppose there's any cigarettes here?]

Sheep: He also wants to know if there's cigarettes here.

Spade - Dec 24th 2023 19:30

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*Outer knocks on Gaster's door when he reaches it. He waits for a moment, frowning when there's no answer.*

*He slowly opens the door, carefully stepping inside.*

*How is Tom at the moment? Doing better? Worse?
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*Fell huffs, adjusting his hold on Fiji before heading over to Briar. He glances at Crystal, before looking back at the specter. Luckily, Fiji's angled so that Crystal can't see his leg.*

Fell:Hey.... Do you think you can help me for a minute?

*Fell left as Hemlock and Paige entered.*


*Hemlock raises a brow, almost instantly unimpressed with Rose. She moves protectively in front of Paige.*

Hemlock:Who are you to demand our names with such a tone? To accuse us of breaking someone when we haven't?

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*Night seems to deflate when Dream leaves, but remains quiet. He saw his brother's expression before Dream left. His brother needs a minute.*


*Captain shrugs, moving onto the next step of preparing tacos.*

Captain:Gaster, Fell, and Outer Were The First Ones Here Out Of This Whole Group.

*Captain gestures towards the cabinets after a moment.*

Captain:While I Don't Know If Anyone Has Cigarettes, I Can Say That I've Seen Some Dog Treats Hidden Up There. At Least, That Was Before The Kitchen Was Upgraded.

SchemingWeasel - Dec 25th 2023 18:44

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*Around the same. No better, no worse. Though they are quite closely huddled to Max and find comfort in being near to the blaster.*

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Briar: M... Me?

*They look excited for a moment to have been asked for help but then they see Fiji and grimace, suddenly regretting showing their eagerness to help so clearly.*

Briar: Yikes. That's going to need stitches. I... I can't help that.

*They wave their hands in a moment of panic, the lights flickering for a split second.*

Briar: I don't have control enough to! I can tell you where things are and tell you how to do things to help it out but if you're going to ask /me/ to stitch it, I can't. Controlling items in the physical plane takes a lot of energy and normally a lot of anger. Without a whole lot of anger, I accidentally drop and throw things... And normally things end up broken or people hurt in either case.

*Fiji groans, struggling again despite his low energy and new pain. Crystal looks confused.*

Fiji: Exactly. Fell, put me down. Everyone is useless. Let me sort myself out and then I'll sort all of you morons out.


*Rose frowns, her scarf shifting to thorns.*

Rose: With all due respect, this is a pretty small community and I have NEVER seen either of you before. It's only logical to assume that the total strangers that have appeared might have something to do with whatever supernatural issue is going on with our friend. Especially given that the issue has only cropped up since we all got back AND you're one of the only ones whose been hiding in here other than him.

*She places herself between the deities and any others in the infirmary.*

Rose: I ask again. Who are you.

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*Celaeno frowns to himself, muttering.*

Celaeno: [Interesting... Very interesting... Perhaps my seperation from my... World is written into the fates of all my alternate identities... I suppose someone as scientifically ingenious as myself would be doomed to a punishment so drastic no matter the universe.]

*Sheep huffs, thinking back to the time he got his first stuck in a jar of peanut butter.*

Sheep: Sure... Scientific ingenious...

*Celaeno snaps back to the conversation quickly though, looking disgusted and offended at Captain.*

Celaeno: [Dog treats? Dog treats?! What do you take me for?! I am NOT a pet mutt, 1-S, and you should hold your tongue from such insults.]

*Sheep frowns, flinching at the wording. He's put on edge immediately, especially by the use of "1-S" which reminds him of the naming conventions he's used in the past. He sends Celaeno a glare and although the skeleton continues to fume and mumble, they largely quiet down.*

Sheep: He is... Not happy about the idea of dog treats.

*He refuses to translate the entire spiel, he doesn't want Captain to hear of it, though he definitely looks wary. Papyrus has bristled too and is suddenly wide awake.*

Spade - Dec 30th 2023 19:08

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*Outer seems caught off guard by the blasters presence, but doesn't comment on it. Instead, he carefully approaches Tom, Max, and Gaster.*

*Gaster, as it should be mentioned, is sitting on the other side of Tom. Somehow, most likely for Tom, he's managing to hold it together.*

*Outer kneels down by Gaster, who seems relieved by the space-hailing monster arrival, and offers Tom a small, though somewhat awkward, smile.*

Outer:Hello. I was told that.... you need some help. May I take a look?

*He knows he met Tom once or twice, though he isn't sure how this meeting will go. He hopes to prevent it from being their last.*
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*Fell bites back a frustrated sigh, adjusting his hold on Fiji.*

*Great. Just... great. Fiji going off was part of how they got into this situation. More people getting angry right now is an obviously bad idea.*

Fell:You aren't going anywhere near sharp objects right now. So drop that idea.

*Fell looks back at Briar.*

Fell:Is there a bed nearby? I'm still getting used to the new layout.


*Hemlock rolls her eyes, and he lip curling in disapproval. This is a waste of time.*

*The deity takes a moment to collect herself, shaking her head dismissively.*

Hemlock:Hemlock. I am, as what most mortals consider, a deity. You do know what those are, don't you?

*Without waiting for Rose to respond, Hemlock continues.*

Hemlock:Try not to lie when you give your name. I'll know if you are, little one.

*Hemlock's hand tightens around every lie and promise Rose has ever made, ready to pull on the invisible strings rising from the Reaper and stop her should she try and attack.*

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*Captain takes notice of Papyrus's sudden alert before studying Sheep and Celaeno's expressions. Captain's expression is stern when he next speaks.*

Captain:I Could Guess. Until The Next Supply Run, Dog Treats Are All We Have. Though This Could Be A Sign For Him To Find A Healthier Habit.

*Captain points to a list stuck to the fridge.*

Captain:He Can Write It Down Over There. That's The Pick-up List.

SchemingWeasel - Dec 30th 2023 20:33

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*Tom can somewhat vividly remember Outer and his encounters with them. He trusts them at least, which is a lot for him to admit, even if he's nervous at the sight of someone other than Gaster around. He gives a nod though, trying to suppress his anxiousness as Grell re-enters the room and leans against the doorframe.*

Tom: okay... But... But only a look. Please don't do anything that'd hurt. *He glances away timidly.* If- If that's okay...

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*Briar nods and points to a door.*

Briar: Sorry, I really wish I could do it myself. I'm still learning how to manipulate the material plane. *They scratch the back of their head awkwardly.* If I had my body, this would be easy but... I'm still pretty new to the "whole being dead thing".

*Crystal, who had been fixated between the gathering, tugs Fell's trouser leg.*

Crystal: Can I help? Can I help, dad?

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*Paige, feeling the tenseness of the situation, lowers her voice to whisper to Hemlock.*

Paige: Aunt Hemlock, I think we should go... If she gets hurt it could cause a domino effect that could hurt mom. Please don't make her our enemy.

*Rose frowns, still bearing her weapon but not moving to use it. She doesn't like the deity's tone. God or not, respect needs to be earned and this being reminds her of the same royal suitors, councils and advisors she dealt with as a child. The same ones who earned their place only through heritage and a shared hatred for monsters. Only this time, she doesn't just plan on smiling and playing the perfect princess.*

Rose: Why are you here. You're not injured... Have you hurt Fiji? Try not to lie, I'll know if you are.

*Paige steps around Hemlock placatingly as Rose's tone turns mocking, quickly jumping in to de-escalate the situation.*

Paige: We mean no harm. I'm Paige, scribe of the multiverse. I swear we're not here to hurt you, we came here to see my mother who was hurt. Your doctor, Fiji helped her and I'm eternally grateful for his aid.

*Rose seems to relax a lot at this, her scarf shifts back to silk and she begins to wrap it back around her neck.*

Rose: Your mother is hurt? That explains Briar's statement...

Paige: *Shaking her head.* She was but I don't think she is any longer. Fiji helped cure her. We're not a danger to you. I, for certain, wouldn't harm anyone here.

*Rose nods.*

Rose: I'm Rose. I'm sorry for being so defensive, everyone is welcome here. Only, my family are here and Fiji is not himself. With all that has happened recently, I worried you were anomalies or something else here to harm us.

Paige: That's understandable. I've seen and written accounts of all that has happened and can understand your mistrust. You haven't let your guard down in a while. I'm sorry we came across as a threat to you.

*Rose nods in understanding, sighing tiredly.*

Rose: I don't suppose you know what's happened for Fiji to have snapped recently? Not to say you're to blame but if you've been here and you write on all that happens, you might have seen something Briar hadn't.

*Paige winces. She has an inkling she knows why but she's afraid to admit. She chooses to lie, only partially, but she refuses to look anywhere near Hemlock when she does.*

Paige: My mother put up a ward that blocked viewing of Fiji for a while, she didn't want me to see him heal her as she was worried it would upset me. She would never intentionally hurt him. I'm not sure why he would act irrationally, though he hasn't properly slept in a long time according to my records, likely days. He's probably suffering from the effects of that. I've seen other mortal beings, even the most pacifist, use violence when facing extreme fatigue.

Rose: I... I suppose...

*She sighs, a little upset but taking this information in. Trying to process that it really could just be a normal issue and not a supernatural event, even if certain parts struck her as odd. Fiji has the capacity to be angry but... She'd have never thought of him as violent until now. It does change her perception of him and on whether he is or isn't safe to have in a place of healing...*

*Paige swallows hard, still avoiding Hemlock's gaze. She feels like she's on a pedestal right now.*

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*Celaeno understands this but only gives a small nod, looking aside. They don't make a move towards the list, instead, he quietly grumbles to himself and leaves the room.*

*Sheep mutters something quietly in disbelief, shaking his head and heading over to the list.*

Sheep: I'll write it down. Maybe it'd cheer him up. I don't think someone like him would willingly adopt something healthier.

*Papyrus stands and stretches lazily like a cat fresh out of a spot of sun under a window. He heads towards the door sluggishly, slouched over as usual.*

Lieu: Brother? Where Are You Going?

Papyrus: Just for a walk, I'll be back in time for food of course. Too much laying around, y'know? You always say it'll cause my bones to all fuse.

Lieu: Oh. I Do Say That! I'm Glad You're Using Your Initiative, Papyrus! This Is Your First Step To Royal Guard Fitness And I Couldn't Be Prouder!

*Papyrus smirks before he slips out the door.*

Papyrus: Thanks, Bro. I'll Get There One Day.

Spade - Dec 31st 2023 11:02

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*Outer nods, opening the first-aid kit in case it's needed. He's not sure how much it'll help, but it's better to have it on hand in case it can.*

Outer:If I anything starts to hurt while I take a look, just tell me, and I'll stop. How's that sound?
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*Fell stares blankly at Briar for a moment.*

Fell:.....sorry that happened?

*What is he supposed to say to that? How is anyone supposed to respond to that?*

*He glances down at Crystal, thankful for the new topic, and raises a skeletal brow at the question.*

Fell:Er... Sure, kid. Do you think you can find me a first aid kit or something? I'm going to take Fiji here to lay down.

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*Hemlock glances at Paige before slowly easing her grip on the lies and promises of Rose. She hums quietly.*

Hemlock:So Fiji is the healer? I suppose I owe him something as well.

*Hemlock looks past Rose, tracing the promises and lies of each person in the infirmary to their owners. Her gaze zero in on the figure Fell is holding.*

Hemlock:You said he was broken? Did he get hurt recently?

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*Captain calls out to Papyrus as he leaves.*

Captain:Don't Stray Too Far From The Doors. And Watch Out For Any Anomalies.

*Captain eyes Blinker uncertainly.*

Captain:.....Not All Of Them Are.... Friendly?

SchemingWeasel - Dec 31st 2023 13:09

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*Tom hesitates but after considering Outer's words for a moment, he nods.*

Tom: Okay...

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*Briar offers a haphazard shrug, they're not too worried about it by the looks.*

*Crystal cheers, heading over to a cabinet and beginning to rifle through it.*

Fiji: This all... Would be so much easier... If you just let me do it myself.

*He grits his teeth, closing his eyes against the pain and the now building tremors of anxiety. There's no way he'll die right? He couldn't have bled out that much in this time. There's no way. He's seen far worst, he's cured far worse. This is just a scratch. But he's still afraid of the small possibilities that it /is/ worse than it looks. That he /could/ die. He can feel every cell in his body burning. There's no way he could die from this. Right?*

Fiji: If you had just given me my kit... I could have already fixed it myself.

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*Rose sighs to herself but looks somewhat relieved to find even ground with Hemlock.*

Rose: It's... complicated. He was mostly fine when we got back. Same old grumpy man we're used to. He's different now though, paranoid, violent even. I wasn't even aware he /had/ attack magic until now. I'm not sure /he/ even knew about it. If he hadn't hurt himself out there, I'm sure he'd still be giving everyone hell.

*Rose glances back to where Fell vanished with worry.*

Rose: Fiji has... A great capacity to hurt but not to actually, intentionally harm. By mistake perhaps but he just doesn't strike me as an individual who could will himself to intentionally hurt someone, even if he were tired... That's why I said broken. It's as if someone here has done something awful to him.

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*Lieu looks to Blinker after following Captain's gaze, seemingly a little optimistic of the feline.*

Lieu: Well... They Haven't Stolen My Ingredients Or Pushed Over Any Of My Things So They Seem Like A Good, Very Not Annoying Anomaly To Me! Mweh!

*As Lieu laughs characteristically and leans across to pet the strange feline, Sheep walks back over again from the list and frowns, speaking under his breath to Captain.*

Sheep: Where did he go? Papyrus, I mean.

Spade - Jan 1st 2024 19:22

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*Outer offers Tom a reassuring smile.*

Outer:Can you tell me if anywhere hurts?

*He chooses not to question why Tom isn't quite human anymore.*

Outer:Your chest? Head? Leg?
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*Fell doesn't say anything for a moment, entering the room and carefully setting Fiji on the bed.*

Fell:I don't know where you put it, for one thing, and you aren't in any shape to be doing surgery on yourself or anyone else.

*Fell steps our of the room, holding the door open for Crystal before turning his attention to Briar.*

Fell:Can you help keep an eye on him? I'm not exactly... sure what else to do.

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Hemlock:....

*Hemlock hums quietly, glancing at Paige before looking at Rose.*

Hemlock:May I see him? I wish to thank him.

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*Feels like petting wet clay.*

*Blinker just watches Lieu, making no move to get away.*


*Captain glances at Sheep before nodding towards the door.*

Captain:To Take A Walk. He Left Not Long After That Other Variant Of You.

*Captain shakes his head.*

Captain:Hopefully He Doesn't Stray Too Far From The Doors.