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SchemingWeasel - Oct 2nd 2021 19:11

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*Fiji watches them for a long, tense moment before eventually heaving another long sigh.*

Fiji: For the sanity of myself and the safety of others, do you mind just... acting like a normal monster while you're here? I know it's probably weird and confusing but I can't imagine the knowledge of a god being here going down well. Just at least try to blend in.

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*Sheep's expression looks strained. He purses his lips, turning away from Blue and Papyrus and kneeling to talk quietly to Captain. The skeleton scratches at his arms in uncertainty, fighting off old emotions.*

Sheep: I just want them to be safe... Their world isn't kind to them and to see them hurt is... it is as if I am seeing you and your brother get hurt all over again. It's too familiar and too haunting. It's for their own good...

*Behind them, Scout awkwardly speaks up.*

Scout: They're called Fry. Papyrus named them and they're a friend.


*B frowns slightly.*

B: hm... That sounds like a blaster. Perhaps it is the one that Gaster's boy is fond of?

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*Sage nods quietly but there's some fear behind her expression.*

Sage: I won't fight. I would never fight anyone. Promise you won't fight them neither, Cross? And that Coco won't. You're my friends and I don't want them to hurt you.


*The wolf watches Book for a while before looking away again in what seems like a very doggy eye-roll. They seem unsatisfied yet not bothered.*

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*I suppose that would be true. We'll keep it as lady for now then. I don't so much enjoy the pet names you seem to be coming up with elsewise.

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*Alesa seems to stumble at this exclamation before she stares incredulously at Fell.*

Alesa: You're kidding. You've never... Look. As soon as this is passed, you and me are going to have a spa day, old man. Maybe in the least it'll help loosen up all those rough edges of yours.

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*Nix settles beneath the hand quickly, his excited chirps quickly fading into squeaky purrs as he leans into Teddy's palm. It seems he's already forgotten about the conversation.*

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*Robin blinks, adjusting his glasses clumsily up his nose. He follows after SB with a slight sense of precariousness. He still isn't certain if he can trust SB or wherever they're going but anything is better than nothing at the moment.*

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*Geno seems to enjoy the idea of plants. Eventually he runs back over to Horror, dumping a stack of books nearby to them.*

Geno: There's so many things!!

*The titles of the books are wildly varied but read "Succulent Plant Care", "Diary of a Serial Murderer", "Sociopathic Tendencies and How To Control Them", "Overcoming Trauma", "Generalised Anxiety" and "The Holiday Bride". The last of which is on the top of the pile and bears a broken spine, curling pages and a monster couple painted on the couple in a snowy setting. The other books seem to be in rather mint condition.*

Spade - Oct 3rd 2021 10:45

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*Potato hums quietly, tilting her head slightly in thought.*

Potato:....act like a normal monster? Is that all?

*Potato stops floating, standing straight and stretching for a moment.*

Potato:Blending in would be easy enough. Just a few changes here and there...

*As she speaks, Potato's form flickers, muscle and skin becoming transparent before disappearing completely, leaving only bone behind. Potato removes her mask, revealing a grinning skull with teeth that's far too long and far too sharp, along with a single yellow eye-light flickering in its left socket.*

Potato:There's plenty of Undead type monsters around here... Though it may be better to liven things up...

*Bone is quickly replaced by iridescent scales as a serpentine monster replaces the skeleton. Heterochromatic eyes blink down at Fiji as a frown graces the serpent's face. Potato's mask clatters to the ground, the hand that held it having disappeared.*

Potato:Too big... Too flashy... Perhaps something more forgettable...?

*The serpentine monster curls in on herself, growing smaller and smaller, scales shifting and twisting until a Whimsun flits in front of Fiji. They seem out of breath.*

Potato:...Is this better? I'm up for criticism at this point. You're the doctor. I'll do what you recommend... for now.
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*Captain winces at Sheep's reasoning. He has a point, but...

Captain:...They Still Should Have A Choice. If We Do Not Allow Them One, They Will Try To Leave In Whatever Way They Can. We Can't Just Take Them Away From Everything They've Ever Known. That's An Easy Way For A Monster To Lose All HoPe..... For A Monster To Fall Down.

*Fry warbles at Blue, disappearing for a moment only to reappear on Blue's shoulder.

Fry:(....I do not trust the tall one. He looks like /him/...except much sharper.)

*Fry looks at Sheep, suspicion clear on the Bitty's expression.


*Max falls silent. After another beat of silence passes, Max nudges B.

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Cross:I.... I can't promise that Sage. I'm can't speak for Coco either. If I see him... I'll run, but if he starts going after you or any if the others... I'm going to fight him, if only to protect you and everyone else.


Book:...

*Book watches the she-wolf for a moment before making a decision that she may regret later.*

*Book CHECKs the she-wolf.*

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*Mike only nods, falling silent as he approaches Dream.

Mike:.....

*Mike pauses behind Dream, head tilting slightly as he listens to something we can't hear. He leans down and carefully taps Dream's shoulder.

Mike:Hello? You doing alright, little man?

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*Fell rolls his eyes. He doesn't seem all too eager.

Fell:We'll see about that, kid.

*Fell looks like he wants to add something, but remains silent after that.


*Where's Ink and Crystal? Are they nearby?

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*Teddy follows after Astara, being careful not to accidentally step on the Shadow.

Teddy:....


*Elsewhere, 'Papyrus' is trying to calm himself down. He's failing.

'Papyrus':IT'S OKAY! YOU'RE SAFE! YOU JUST... HAVE TWO- MAYBE THREE- WEIRD MONSTERS ANGRY WITH YOU......I SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS...

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*SB only continues forward. After a while, you're able to see what looks like a ring of door in the distance. You can also make out a gazebo in the center of the doors...*

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*Horror looks back at the books, reading what titles he can from where he's sitting. He chooses not to comment on what some of the books are about. He has no place to judge, and he doesn't know what the owner of this place is going through.

Horror:...be sure to put them back. The top one looks...well-used. Be careful.

SchemingWeasel - Oct 3rd 2021 17:46

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*Fiji groans, running a hand down his features and adjusting his glasses.*

Fiji: No. You can look like you did before, what needs to change is your behaviour. You act like... as if you're free from consequence. Just stop floating, defying physics, ignoring others, tearing yourself physically apart. Stop acting like a god. You can stay looking as you normally do but avoid the whole... chaos that comes with it. You might feel as if you're all high and mighty but you're not. It's just tiring.

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*Sheep looks away from Captain.*

Sheep: I'm sorry but they will get a choice when I see them fit enough to go back and when they do, someone will be with them. I refuse to allow them to be hurt knowing that I let them walk into danger.

*Scout rolls his eye-lights at Fry.*

Scout: You Shouldn't Judge Someone By How They Look. That's Mean.


*B jumps a little at this, a little confused and startled at the contact.*

B: H-hey! What??

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*Sage doesn't seem too happy with this, she turns away slightly, looking a little betrayed.*

Sage: If you can't promise then I can't neither... If you fight, we fight together. You're my friends and even if I don't want to, if fighting is what's best then I will.

*A set of STATS appear but not long after the distorted, foreign text appears, the she-wolf bares her teeth and snaps at Book. The STATS quickly disappear as the canine lurches.*

[NO. MAGIC. I WILL BREAK YOUR BONES.]

*Sage, hearing this, snaps her head in the direction of the growl.*

Sage: [PLEASE DON'T HURT MY FRIEND!]

*The she-wolf continues growling for a few moments, hackles raised, but she settles down and moves away from Book, leaving them unharmed.*

[This is your friends' final warning. No outsider sorcery here.]

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*Dream spooks a little at the unfamiliar contact. At first, they don't look over to Mike, seeming tense but trying to keep a calm demeanour. His aura becomes more potent, almost as if in defence.*

Dream: I'm doing very well, thank you. I was just taking a moment away from everyone to myself.

*He stands up and turns to look at Mike.*

Dream: I'm Dream. I've never seen you around before.

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*Alesa grins at Fell.*

Alesa: That we will.

*She goes silent for a moment, settling down, before she peaks up again.*

Alesa: Hey uh... I'm still... I know it's probably weird but I'm just not used to being... free yet. Back in my homeworld, my duties were kind of assigned to me and I just was expected to do them until I died. I know it sounds kinda sucky how I explain it but it also meant that I had a purpose and I didn't need to worry about anything else. Is... Is there some way I can have a purpose here? Something for me to do?


*Ink and Crystal are messing with Ink's brush and creating things that they probably shouldn't. They have decided it's time to try to tame one of the VOID abominations as a steed and are setting a trap.*

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*After some steps, Nix slinks back into Teddy's hood. The little shadow seems tired from all of the excitement.*

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*Robin gasps, hiding their mouth behind a hand. They look to be rather astounded by the sight.*

Robin: It's some kind of settlement. Do you live there, SB? Do others live there?

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*Geno picks out the book on succulent care and looks through the pages.*

Geno: I've never seen so many books before! I forgot what it was like to read.

Spade - Oct 10th 2021 19:34

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*The Whimsun in front of Fiji seems to pixelate and, in an instant, the chaotic deity stands before Fiji, looking as they did when he first entered. A multitude of eyes stare blankly at the meerkat, though Potato's head is blurred out for obvious reasons.*

Potato:....Do you think that I don't know that, Fiji? Do you think really think that it doesn't grow old on my end? Not everything is footloose and fancy-free when it comes to dealing with chaotic energy! I would know! I-

*Potato cuts herself off, seeming to remember something... Or rather someone. Taking a moment to breathe, she glances around the room, checking for something.*

Potato:. . . . .

*With a snap of her fingers, Potato's mask flies off the floor and into her waiting hand, only to be thrown at the door behind Fiji. The mask clings to the door once it makes contact and the symbol on it begins to shift, looking like an animated inkblot test. The colors in the room seem to dull as time slows to a crawl.*

[*Paige can no longer tell or record what's happening in this room.*]

[*Bambi can no longer tell what's happening in this room.*]

Potato:....think some ensured privacy in needed.

*The chaotic deity turns back to Fiji and crosses her arms.*

Potato:....You're a doctor, right? Doctor-patient confidentiality and all that? You take payment, too, yes?
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*Captain looks like he wants to argue more, but instead sighs, shaking his head.

Captain:....I'm Not The One To Apologize To. What Will You Do If Their Gaster Comes Looking For Them? The Last Time He Was Here...

*Captain trails off, a dark look crossing his expression.

Captain:...He Was Not Very Pleasant.

*Fry huffs, sulking slightly.

Fry:(Sometimes the only warning you get is by judging them how they look. It doesn't help that they're discussing keeping you here when you said you didn't want to stay.)


*Max stares at B before nudging him again, rumbling at the skeleton. The blaster is...confused by B. He has yet to realize that B is blind.

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*Book falls back when the she-wolf lunges, scrambling away.


*Cross moves away from Sage, hurrying over to Book and checking her over for any injuries. When he sees that there's none, he sighs in relief, before frowning. He speaks quietly, as to not startle Sage or the she-wolf any more.

Cross:What was that!?

*Book doesn't answer, currently in shock from what happened moments ago. Cross groans quietly, running a hand down his face.

Cross:..Why did you do that? Didn't you hear that magic isn't allowed?

Book:...to... To try and understand.

Cross:Understand? What, the wolf?

Book:Y... Yeah...

Cross:Book, that's not- You shouldn't- It... It wasn't needed!

*Cross grimaces, shaking his head.

Cross:...If I had known that illusions weren't needed, or that you would do this... Coco and I wouldn't have brought you.

Book:...

*Cross sighs to himself, and searches his INVENTORY, pulling out one of the return-portal orbs. He shoves it into Book's hand, and gestures back towards the direction they came.

Cross:Here. Just... Go over there somewhere and use this. You... You aren't needed, Book. Go back before.... Before something else happens. Sage... This is important for her, and we can't risk it.

*Book stares at the orb in her hand before giving a small nod, not meeting Cross's eye-lights.

Book:...Okay. Be careful, Cross...

*Standing up, Book shuffles away from Sage, Cross, and the she-wolf. Cross watches her for a minute before walking back over to Sage.

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*Mike takes a step back, if only to make Dream feel like he's not being crowded.*

Mike:It's real swell to meet ya, Dream!

*Mike offers Dream his hand.*

Mike:My name's Mike. You haven't seen me around because I'm not exactly from here, if it isn't obvious already.

*One hand still offered to Dream, Mike gestures back to the open door with his other hand.*

Mike:I came through there. So, uh.... What exactly is this place? It's rather... Empty. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing.

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*Fell looks back at Alesa. He recalls when he was in the Royal Guard, back before he met Rose. Back when... When Asgore was still a somewhat decent King. He recalls the sense of fulfillment being part of the Royal Guard used to give him... before it became a burden weighing down on his SOUL.*

Fell:....

*Fell nods after a while.*

Fell:Yeah, kid. It's... It's possible. There are three main jobs around here. Fighting anomalies and VOID Dwellers, going on supply runs, and infirmary duty. Uh...

*Fell winces at the thought of Fiji's stress, and wonders where Outer is.*

Fell:....There's others jobs, too. Small stuff like laundry. Cooking can be considered more of a hobby around here... Maybe look into some hobbies, kid. It'll help when there's nothing else to do.

*Fell trails off, trying to recall the last time everyone was gathered together.*


*Stars above help everyone if the manage to actually tame one-

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*Once Nix is back in Teddy's hood, the large skeleton Monster looks down at Astara.

Teddy:.....hey....

*Astara pauses, looking back at Teddy.

Astara:Yes, Teddy?

*Teddy pauses for a moment, surprised at the use of his name.

Teddy:....was that....really....Papyrus....?

*Astara stares at Teddy for a while, before slowly nodding. She seems... rather hesitant to talk about this.

Astara:I... Yes, I believe so... Though I don't believe he was yours.

Teddy:...He...wasn't...

*Astara blinks at Teddy, head tilting to the side.

Astara:You are.... Fine with this?

Teddy:....'s not......exactly comfortable.....seeing him.....or a.....version...of him....like...

*Teddy trails off, shuddering. He raises a hand towards his neck, hovering over the collar he wears, but quickly pulls it back down after a second. Astara understands what he's hinting at, and nods.

Teddy:Like.....that...

Astara:It is rather......unfortunate to see anyone in such a state.

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*SB nods, giving a loud squeak. They seem happy about this. After a beat of silence, they let out another loud, happy sounding squeak.

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*Horror frowns at this information. That's.... actually kind of saddening to hear.

*Shaking his head, Horror asks,-

Horror:....what kinda books do you like reading? We've got a book hoarder here. Probably wouldn't mind you borrowing some... A lot of us do, if we're bored enough.

*"Not like she needs to know they're being borrowed." Horror thinks to himself, "Book won't miss a few, it's not like she has a system to keep track of them, and she'll get them back...eventually."

SchemingWeasel - Oct 11th 2021 19:11

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*Fiji crosses his arms carefully, he looks uncertain but also seems to be weighing his options.*

Fiji: Of course. Though it's slightly different here in terms of confidentiality. And a payment from a god? Hm... I suppose I can make an exception to my loose confidentiality depending on your offer... Why? What form of payment is on the table?

*He gives her a sideways glance, attempting to seem uninterested and sleekly professional but failing. Despite having been a selfless surgeon for many years, his inner selfish and stubborn childishness seems to be surfacing.*


*B waits for a little while before eventually he turns away, continuing on his way. It seems as if the monster has gotten bored of the blaster which isn't too surprising considering their relationship with their own blasters.*

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*Sheep rolls back his shoulders, his expression straining at the way his bones creak with brittle age and years of strain and damage. He lets out a long, heavy sigh, rubbing at the edges of the cracks spanning his tired visage with a twang of impatience.*

Sheep: I hate to break it to you but I doubt he will get here anytime soon. From what I can understand, their only mode of transport here was by leeching off of others' teleportation abilities. Dream refuses to go near them and Ink is... Ink. As for the others, I don't think they care too much. It takes far too much to convince them to take you anywhere as is. And if they do somehow come back here...

*Sheep's sockets furrow, his jaw tensing.*

Sheep: I'm not a fighter but I will do what I can to make sure only those who deserve it receive the sharp end of the stick.

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*Sage seems to listen for a while but by the time Cross turns back around, she's gone.*

*She cannot see where she's going but she has one goal in mind, find the cave. The ground is uneven and rocky now which simply feels ironic to her. Before it was smooth and fairly easy to traverse but now with her friends splitting up and getting into heated conversation, does the terrain beneath her feet feel loose and crumbled. Then, on the edge of her breaking point, worried about her companions, the floor tumbles beneath her and so does she.*

*Her arms quickly reach up and cover her head as she falls further than she thought she could then quickly, as she hits fairly solid but soft ground, followed by a litter of leaves and sticks which decorate her body, she realises that she hadn't just fallen over but fell into something. What's worse is it smells familiar and not in a good way.*

Sage: C...cross? ...c... coco?

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*Dream opens his mouth as if to reply but his gaze seems to focus solely on Mike's outstretched hand. He seems frozen and unsure. In his moment of hesitation, Mike's words seem to fall on deaf ears as he forgets how to speak.*

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*Alesa ponders this for a while.*

Alesa: I mean, I used to do supply runs all the time, so that seems easy enough. I'm not really great at much health-wise. I know basic first-aid but... not much more than that and it was kind of more specialised to tieflings rather than y'know... skeletons and stuff.

*She swallows, focussing on putting one foot in front of the other for a while before glancing at Fell.*

Alesa: If... Uh... Back in the cottage... You and Tuí were talking in sign right? I didn't understand any of it and I'm not saying this because I want to be nosey but... If she's comfortable talking in sign, I want to learn it too. I want her to feel comfortable around me. I want to support her.


*They have their ways...

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*Nix yawns, peeking over the edge of the hoodie hood to watch what's going on.*

Nix: They had no body or legs.

*He squeakily purrs to himself in thought.*

Nix: Do you think they broke? One day woke up? And no legs? I don't wanna wake up with no legs!!

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*Robin smiles at this, seeming thrilled at this information though it does dawn on him that the others, if there are any, in this civilisation may not be as welcoming as SB. He pats his pocket to make sure his phone is still there before taking in a deep breath. It's better than nothing. Maybe they can help him. If he explains the situation and acts friendly enough, it should be okay. Perhaps they can point him in the direction of home or... whatever that "opportunity" was that the hooded figure mentioned.*

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*Geno gasps in amazement, looking terribly excited by this.*

Geno: Really?! I love all books!!!

*He frowns after a beat, looking to be tense with deep thought. He seems to be trying hard to think of something.*

Geno: Or... at least I think I do... It's hard to remember if I like them all. I think I do though...

Edited Oct 16th 2021 21:57

Spade - Oct 16th 2021 15:59

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*A few of Potato's eyes roll at Fiji's attempt to seem disinterested. She's seen this act before. It never holds up.*

Potato:I can't offer as much as I'd like at this time, unfortunately, what with still recovering from.... Being forced back into existence? Is that how you'd describe it? Eh. Who knows.

*Shaking her head, Potato continues.*

Potato:Anyway.... You're a coffee addict, right? Long hours and all that? I can make you a self-cleaning, nearly indestructible, coffee cup that refills itself. Any kind of coffee you want. As much as you want. With no limitations. I'll even let you pick how it looks! Just need a size, color, and design.

*All eyes are on Fiji.*

Potato:What /I/ need you to do, in order to get such an object, is to keep what happens in this room a secret. Especially from Bambi and... Paige.

*Potato takes a moment to collect herself, she's beginning to There's a good chance Fiji could tell them.*

Potato:I.... I don't want either of them learning about what you learn or see in here, if I can trust you not to tell. I need you to take a look at some...old injuries.

*Nervous laughter escapes the chaotic deity.*

Potato:It's not like there's a doctor for deities, at least... Not one that I've heard of.... Anyway!

*Potato offers a hand to Fiji.*

Potato:So.... Do we have a deal? Do you swear not to share anything you learn or see in this room?


*Max scoffs at B, turning back and settling down once again in wait for Tom.

*Should we check on someone else?
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Captain:....Will You Be Able To Deal With Your Actions Afterwards?

*Captain shakes his head, glancing at Papyrus, Fry, and Scout before looking back at Sheep.

Capitan:If He Does Somehow Manage To Return, I'll Deal With Him. If Only To Capture Him. I'm Already Used To Others Hating Me In And Out Of The Arena, His Words Will Have No Effect On Me. You... You Should Make Sure They Stay Safe. We Don't Know How His Actions Or Words Could Affect Scout And His Brother.

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*Cross's sockets widen when he realizes Sage is missing. He starts to frantically search the area for the missing skeleton.

Cross:Sage? SAGE!?


*Where's the she-wolf?

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Mike:.....

*Mike pulls his hand back down to his side when Dream doesn't respond. He seems.... Concerned. You get a feeling that he's frowning.

Mike:Er... Are you alright? You seem.... Out of it, little man.

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*Fell actually stops for a moment at this request, staring at Alesa in silence. He stares at her, carefully studying her expression.

Fell:.....and supporting her is the only reason? You're certain?


*I'm almost scared to ask....

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*Teddy grins slightly, amused by Nix, but his smile quickly fades when he looks back down at Astara. That's right.... Snakes don't have legs.

Astara:....Is that so, little one?

*Astara doesn't seem bothered by Nix's comments, if nothing else, she seems more amused than anything.

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*SB squeaks happily as they slowly get closer to The Oasis. Home sweet home!

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*Horror shrugs, rummaging through his INVENTORY for something.

Horror:....you don't have to like them all. Nothin' wrong if you do like 'em all, either. It's your choice if you do or don't in the end.

*Horror pulls out another bag of chisps and holds them out to Geno.

Horror:...Want some?

SchemingWeasel - Oct 16th 2021 21:53

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*Fiji lets out a long sigh, he scratches at his chin and the corners of his mouth in consideration.*

Fiji: I'm not good at promises. I can't swear on anything but I will say that I won't share anything if you're uncomfortable with it being told. I may take notes later but this will be confidential for my eyes only.

*He folds his arms against his chest, taking a serious tone now.*

Fiji: I cannot swear on confidentiality if I need to get assistance for whatever this may be however I'm not the type to "gossip". I /can/ swear that I will not share any of the knowledge I acquire from this in a social fashion however if I need to get aid on the situation or any situation that results from these injuries, I will avoid seeking aid from Bambi and Paige and whoever I do seek aid from will only be told what is needed and it shall remain private.

*Fiji gives her a long look.*

Fiji: That's if I f***in' remember any of this anyway. Chances are I'll forget about all this as soon as I leave the room. I'm a busy man.

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*Outer? Or Gaster?

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*Sheep shakes his head. He seems tense and wary.*

Sheep: I've killed before. In the war. Before I became a doctor. I have fought for my life in self-defence. I might not enjoy fighting but I can protect others. I will not put you in danger over my own faults.

*Blue clears his throat behind the two.*

Blue: P... Please Don't Hurt My Dad. He Might Not Be Very Great But... But He's Still My Dad. I Don't Want To Go Back Right Now, I Know You're Arguing About What To Do But Please Stop...

*He looks down, the younger skeleton seeming to be rather upset.*

Blue: I Really Don't Want Any More Negative Stuff Today... So Please...

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*Sage feels afraid of this new environment. She manages to get to her feet and feel around but the place she came from feels too high up, just out of reach. The place she's in sounds hollow and after taking some steps, her foot hits something and it clatters along the rocky floor. It smells of cave must, death and smoke and the stench alone puts her senses on edge. It's a smell that reminds her of danger. Danger she had forgotten.*


*The she-wolf stands up near Cross. After a few sniffs of the air, the great beast shoves past the skeleton and heads into the thickets, following Sage's scent.*

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*Dream swallows. He glances aside to the ground for a moment, as if trying to mentally prepare himself to continue before he smiles at Mike.*

Dream: It's- This is the Anti-VOID! It's sort of a space between universes where not many people come to unless you're an out-code like me and some others. Normally others prefer the VOID though because it's not as blindingly bright but I like to come here to clear my head.

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*Alesa stares back at Fell in the sockets but she can't help but look away and scratch her neck, looking flustered.*

Alesa: Uh... well I suppose there's some other small reasons... But that's against the point! It's mostly just to support her! Like, 90%!

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*Nix nods, peeking over the edge of the hoodie and nearly falling out at the same time.*

Nix: Yeah!! I can't draw!! Or puzzles. Or trains. Or anything! Or run very fast! I'm very fast! Nearly as fast as Radium. He's my big brother. He's really good at climbing. Dad can't climb. He tried when brother got stuck. He fell out a tree.

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*Robin, though silent, seems amazed by the midnight village. His face is lit in awe, never having seen anything quite like this before. Quietly, he bites his tongue, checking to see if he's truly awake.*

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*Geno nods, taking the bag and sitting with it.*

Geno: Fooooood... I like food.

Spade - Oct 19th 2021 17:36

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*Potato pulls her hand back to her side with a sigh. Fiji's word will have to do just as well as a handshake.

Potato:...If that's the best you can do, I'll take it.

*The chaotic deity walks over to her cloak that's resting on a floating clothes hanger. It's nearly finished repairing itself. Reaching deep into the recesses of her cloak, Potato eventually pulls out a small box with a coffee cup inside. She turns back to Fiji, gesturing to the boxed cup.*

Potato:So! What kinda cup do you want? Any specific style? Size? Color? This right here will be the base.

*She's changing the subject.*
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*Outer has started to wake up. He's trying to be careful as to not disturb June.


*Gaster.... His room is a bit of a mess right now, with papers scattered everywhere and several different books, each one holding different information about SOULs, opened to different pages laying around the room.

*The poor skeleton has been trying to figure out a way to create a barrier around Grell's world, or at the very least, find a way to tether a SOUL (William's) to it's world so it cannot leave. Considering that, back when he still lived in his AU, no one could figure out what set of spells the Mages cast to create The Barrier and that he never studied soulology... He's not doing too well.

*He's already gathered whatever books that have a mention of SOULs from Book's room. It does and doesn't help that each book is from a different AU. Different AUs discovered different things about Human and Monster SOULs, but in the end there was nothing that could really help him.

*He can't ask Error, because he can't find Error and isn't even sure if the glitching Monster even can bind a SOUL to an AU.

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*Captain nods at Scout's/Blue's request.

Captain:We'll Stop.

*Fry is staring at Captain, who ignores the Bitty.

Captain:Scout, Do You Need Anything? I Doubt That You Want To Leave Your Brother Right Now, But Is There Anything I Could Grab To Make You More... Comfortable? Food? Water? Anything Like That?

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*Cross stumbles for a moment when the she-wolf shoves past, but wastes no time racing after her. He knows that the unnamed beast will have a better chance at finding Sage than him. He just wishes that Coco would come back already.

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Mike:Uh-huh. That would explain... a lot of things.

*Mike stares at Dream for a moment before pointing a thumb back at the open door in the distance.

Mike:Listen... I know you don't know me, and I don't know you, but do you want to come into my studio for a drink or something? I just came here looking for a guest for my show, but you obviously aren't in a good place right now, little man, and it wouldn't feel right leaving you here alone.

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Fell:....

*Fell stares at Alesa for a few seconds longer before nodding.

Fell:I'll see what I can do, kid.

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*Teddy moves a hand in front of the hood in case Nix falls.

Astara:Those are all good points, little one, but some of those things you can do without arms or legs. Given that it's more....difficult to accomplish.

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*SB squeaks loudly at someone in the distance. They wave at the blaster, before disappearing into one of several doors that form a ring around the gazebo. One of the doors should look familiar to Robin...*

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*Horror only nods, moving slightly so that the doorway is no longer blocked.

Horror:It's... important to make sure you eat enough. Don't want to starve, now do we?

*Horror laughs like he's just said the funniest joke in the world. His laughter is strained.

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SchemingWeasel - Oct 19th 2021 18:47

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*Fiji shrugs his shoulders back, barely glancing at the object.*

Fiji: It'll do.

*He adjusts his glasses and leans his weight onto one foot with slight impatience.*

Fiji: Now. Do you want my help or not? I'm a busy man. You all talk about how I need to take breaks all the time and then waste my time with pleasantries. Cut to the chase, four-eyes.

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*You seem to be tackling this... dilemma in a very biased fashion. It's honest. Scientific. Permanent. You're not thinking outside of the box. Why not make a false solution? Why not lie.

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*Scout looks back to Captain before looking away. He blinks, wincing into his collar. Shakily, he quickly pulls up the torn fabric to hide his neck. Besides Captain, Sheep's breath hitches.*

Scout: I'd like to be alone...

Sheep: Are you... injured? You're in pain, I can-

*Scout bares his teeth in warning now, glaring at the two.*

Scout: I Want To Be Alone.

*Sheep opens his mouth as if to reply but then silently closes it again, he places a hand on Captain's shoulder before he turns and slowly walks out of the infirmary.*

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*She doesn't travel too far in the end. Pushing her way through some bushes, she comes to stand in front of a cave-in. There is dust and pollen in the air still falling from the sudden event and the wolf seems to sneeze slightly against it. She lets out a long huff, looking down into the cave. They sit down at the edge, seeming to be unbothered yet they refuse to get down into the cave or at least, not without Cross. There are some small footprints in the soil below and what appears to be a highland cow plush. Amongst this however seem to be ominous yellowing objects which lead to a dark, once candlelit, corridor ahead.*

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*Dream swallows, pondering the offer but then after a moment of silence he clears his thoughts, shaking his head. His tone seems to carry a sense of panic.*

Dream: Nonono- I'm- I'm not upset. I'm not not in a good place- I'm great- I'm always great! I'm Dream! I can't be upset! You know because- because I'm the guardian of positivity! Everyone relies on me being positive and if I'm not positive then- then how can everyone else be positive? I'd just be... I'd just be failing everyone...

*He holds his hand over his mouth, sockets tearing up as his voice breaks. Not having his scarf to hide in doesn't help.*

Dream: is... is that what I am... a failure? I... I failed everyone... the multiverse, my friends, m-mom... even my own brother...

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*Alesa watches his face for a moment in surprise before she breaks out in a bright, cheerful grin.*

Alesa: Really? Really?! Yes!! I can't wait!!

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*Nix tilts his head to a side.*

Nix: Even... make everything cold?

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*Robin watches the tiny town in awe, glancing between everything there.*

Robin: Wow this is... This is really amazing... But I really can't stay for long, I need to get back home, I have a meeting, if I'm late then I could lose my job. Is there a way I can get back?

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*Geno laughs along with Horror before quickly stopping.*

Geno: Yeah starving is painful.

*He stands up, tilting his head and listening.*

Geno: New voice!

*He abandons the books and walks out of the door, looking around for the newcomer.*

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*Potato snorts quietly, the eyes lining her arms roll at Fiji's statement.*

Potato:Four eyes? Real creative.

*Setting the boxed cup on the counter, Potato turns back to Fiji.*

Potato:I.... Haven't actually done one of these before. I suppose it would be easier if the old injuries were...visible.

*Potato falls silent, her thoughts beginning to wander back to a darker time, but she quickly shakes her head, pushing those memories away. Taking a deep breath, the chaotic deity reaches a hand up to her face. You can't see what exactly see what she does next, but when she pulls her hand down, there's a glass eye carefully being cradled in the middle of her palm.*

Potato:....

*For a moment, nothing happens, until the suddenly, the deity's form seems to ripple. In an instant, the deity is replaced with something more... Human. At least, more human looking than they were moments ago. Scars litter Potato's form, though the most noticeable ones are on the right side of her face. Four long scars run down the side of her face, holding a similar appearance to that of a large cat's scratch. Her right eye is also missing, an empty socket meeting Fiji's gaze. There's a smaller scar on the left side of her face, but that's of no importance.*

*The chaotic deity flashes Fiji a strained smile.*

Potato:....Let's just get this over with. I don't want anyone walking in...

*There's still that sense of wrongness that lingers the longer you stare, that little voice that screams in your mind to run away, to get rid of it before it gets you first. The deity's eye(s) is/are too big to be a human, her smile a tad bit too wide, too sharp.*

*It's strange to see a deity acting self-conscious.*
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*Gaster looks up away from the notebook he's currently hunched over. The page he's currently on is filled with a jumble of notes, formulas, and half finished rough sketches of what look like machines. Over half of the other pages have been torn out, laying crumpled on the floor around him.

Gaster:Lie? He could easily check to make sure that he can't leave. He doesn't seem like the kind of person to just take someone's word without checking himself.

*Gaster looks down at the page he's been writing on for a moment before quietly groaning, tearing out the paper and crumpling it up, sending it to join the others.

Gaster:I don't want to even imagine what he would do to Grell or Tom if he found out it was all a lie...

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*Captain shoots Scout a worried glance as he's lead out by Sheep. He doesn't try to argue, taking note of Scout's frustration, exhaustion, and worry.*

Captain:....

*Once the door to the Infirmary is shut, Scout looks up at Sheep.*

Captain:....We Should Prepare Something. At Least If He Gets Hungry Later, He'll Have Something To Heat Up.

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*It's not long before Cross arrives. At the sight of the cave, he frowns. Cross's expression only darkens at the sight of the abandoned plush and footprints.

Cross:....

*Reluctantly, Cross picks up the cow plush, quickly putting it in his Inventory. He ignores the yellowing objects, having a sinking feeling as to what they are... Bones, and from his guess, they've been here for a good while...

*Cross glances at the wolf and nods.

Cross:...Let's go.

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*Mike raises his hands and steps back, rather uncomfortable. It's always awkward when a stranger breaks out crying in the middle of a conversation.

Mike:Whoa! Hey, hold on-

*Mike pats his pockets frantically until he finds what he's looking for. He pulls out a handkerchief and offers it to Dream. Mike's initials have been embroidered onto one of the sides of the cloth.

Mike:You're Dream, I get that, but that doesn't mean you have to be happy for everyone else's sake. I'm no doctor, little man, but that doesn't seem all that healthy. You aren't a failure just because you're not happy. No one can be positive all the time, just like how people can't always be unhappy.

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*Fell chuckles quietly at Alesa's excitement.

Fell:If we can make it to the kitchen, kid, I could show you how to fingerspell Tuí's name. We should be there soon...

*Fell looks around before pointing at one of the doors ahead.

Fell:There's the kitchen. Come on, kid. We shouldn't keep Rose and Tuí waiting.

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*Astara is silent for a few moments before answering.

Astara:"Make everything cold"? Hm..... Well, little one... That depends if you can make things cold at all.

Teddy:....

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*SB stares at Robin and gives a single squeak in confirmation. The blaster seems to be distracted by something up ahead....*

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*Horror looks down at the books with uncertainty before standing up. He's not sure where in the apartment Geno got the books, and if the owner is the one approaching.... He really shouldn't be here.

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