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[csi elrios vc: DYNAMO, ENHANCE ok no thats not the real tag i swear
but like. it is, because he is going to send one (1) Dynamo out to investigate this up close, how else are we gonna get shakycam found footage if he doesn't send someone out to get jumpscared]
but like. it is, because he is going to send one (1) Dynamo out to investigate this up close, how else are we gonna get shakycam found footage if he doesn't send someone out to get jumpscared]
[hm. don't like that. is it only at the edge of the forest? one of its creatures that can't pass through to the grove, perhaps...?
whatever the case... the glowing seems more important by comparison. mentally instructing Dynamo to focus on that instead, where is it coming from...]
whatever the case... the glowing seems more important by comparison. mentally instructing Dynamo to focus on that instead, where is it coming from...]
[The creature looms several feet back from the fog's edge, going no further, standing still. Either it can't pass through, or has no interest in doing so at this time.
Dynamo focuses on the green glow, which is centered on five focal points: Two round and orblike, two in the shape of curved lines, and one in the shape of a V. Those lights stand about five feet off the ground, clustered close together, and symmetrically spaced apart, with the split being down the middle of the "V" shaped light.]
Dynamo focuses on the green glow, which is centered on five focal points: Two round and orblike, two in the shape of curved lines, and one in the shape of a V. Those lights stand about five feet off the ground, clustered close together, and symmetrically spaced apart, with the split being down the middle of the "V" shaped light.]
[alright cool straightup ignoring the creature. it's not important. bye
what happens if he puts his Dynamo right up in their spooky light business, can he touch it (by proxy)? does it move, react, do anything at all? is it still strobing like a rave?]
what happens if he puts his Dynamo right up in their spooky light business, can he touch it (by proxy)? does it move, react, do anything at all? is it still strobing like a rave?]
[The creature is ignored.
Dynamo cannot touch the lights, because they are on the other side of the fog. If Dynamo does a scan, it will be able to discern that the lights are part of a greater whole. Something humanoid-shaped. Something that is furiously knocking against the fog barrier.]
Dynamo cannot touch the lights, because they are on the other side of the fog. If Dynamo does a scan, it will be able to discern that the lights are part of a greater whole. Something humanoid-shaped. Something that is furiously knocking against the fog barrier.]
[HM.
alright. new plan. could be a worse plan but hey
there's a buzz of static as he opens up an audio channel, activating holoscreen projector...]
Sorry, but no one is available to answer at this time. Please leave a name, message, and method of contact, and someone will get back to you.
[beeeeep]
alright. new plan. could be a worse plan but hey
there's a buzz of static as he opens up an audio channel, activating holoscreen projector...]
Sorry, but no one is available to answer at this time. Please leave a name, message, and method of contact, and someone will get back to you.
[beeeeep]
[The insistent knocking stops. Dynamo will be able to pick up a sigh from beyond the veil.]
You literally haven't changed.
You literally haven't changed.
Oho? So the specimen has some intelligence after all...
[yeah yeah "i know you" he gets it, this is getting old. he's already decided to ignore that for now in favor of being even more obnoxious, so in that vein—]
And to whom do I owe the pleasure? Please, refresh my memory. It's been oh so long.
[yeah yeah "i know you" he gets it, this is getting old. he's already decided to ignore that for now in favor of being even more obnoxious, so in that vein—]
And to whom do I owe the pleasure? Please, refresh my memory. It's been oh so long.
congrats on being the first to get a name out of them
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2023-08-26 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Some of the words are difficult to make out — the fog is very keen on keeping the Creatures in.]
You snark. ...you have... what the Mother is after. Be cautious.
Zahliya.
You snark. ...you have... what the Mother is after. Be cautious.
Zahliya.
And who would this "mother" be? The forest...?
[he actually got a name... interesting. he taps a hand to his chin, considering this creature carefully. he's inclined not to trust something from the forest-side, but since Nene is also from that side...]
Noted. I appreciate your concern. Now, why are you out here so late at night? Staying out of trouble, I hope?
[he actually got a name... interesting. he taps a hand to his chin, considering this creature carefully. he's inclined not to trust something from the forest-side, but since Nene is also from that side...]
Noted. I appreciate your concern. Now, why are you out here so late at night? Staying out of trouble, I hope?
[The five lights turn, as if they're looking back at something. Probably the fucking creature lurking back there. They look forward again after a short moment.
The orblike lights shrink to the size of slits.]
Moder.
In trouble, actually. ...assistance getting out... can't fend off that thing... much longer.
The orblike lights shrink to the size of slits.]
Moder.
In trouble, actually. ...assistance getting out... can't fend off that thing... much longer.
[??? yes, "mother" what about her... ugh, cryptids am i right
he can make out just enough of the second part tho. he frowns slightly through the holoscreen before offering a reluctant smile.]
... Sorry, but I'm afraid it's rather difficult for me to trust what you're saying. I hope you understand. [he's intrigued but he ain't helping, but if it does indeed "know" him then perhaps it'll still appreciate the honesty.]
What is it you're fending off, if I may ask?
he can make out just enough of the second part tho. he frowns slightly through the holoscreen before offering a reluctant smile.]
... Sorry, but I'm afraid it's rather difficult for me to trust what you're saying. I hope you understand. [he's intrigued but he ain't helping, but if it does indeed "know" him then perhaps it'll still appreciate the honesty.]
What is it you're fending off, if I may ask?
[The temptation to call Add by his real name is rising.]
She's after Nene.
[Will you listen NOW.]
I'm trying... keep you all from... hurt. Moder can't... past where She stands now.
She's after Nene.
[Will you listen NOW.]
I'm trying... keep you all from... hurt. Moder can't... past where She stands now.
[his expression doesn't change (the joys of a digital avatar) but boy there sure is a pause there
hmmm.]
I'd hate to lose a patient... but I'm not sure I understand how her situation would relate to yours, in this scenario. Perhaps if you explained yourself more clearly...?
I'd hate to lose a patient... but I'm not sure I understand how her situation would relate to yours, in this scenario. Perhaps if you explained yourself more clearly...?
[The orb lights disappear completely, and then reappear. Add's probably smart enough to figure out the orb-lights are eyes.
Zahliya is so tired.]
Moder breaking in... certain doom for you all. I am... the First Sentinel... Grove's Guardian.
But I cannot... stand against her alone. My strength wanes.
Zahliya is so tired.]
Moder breaking in... certain doom for you all. I am... the First Sentinel... Grove's Guardian.
But I cannot... stand against her alone. My strength wanes.
[girl same
Back in his safe and cozy room, Add has his hands knit together in front of him, staring at this feed with a head full of thoughts. He has to be cautious. He can't just take this bizarre entity at its word, whether it claims to know him or not... words are cheap. Anyone could make a claim like "oh, I'm actually an important guardian here to protect you all, let me into the Grove!!" and then turn around and slaughter everyone. He isn't stupid enough to make such a careless move.
... but there's caution to be had in inaction as well. Ignored warnings, declined alliances...
he rubs at his temples, trying to focus when he knows he hasn't slept in at least a day. maybe he shouldn't be making calls like this in his current state.
but anyway.]
Back in his safe and cozy room, Add has his hands knit together in front of him, staring at this feed with a head full of thoughts. He has to be cautious. He can't just take this bizarre entity at its word, whether it claims to know him or not... words are cheap. Anyone could make a claim like "oh, I'm actually an important guardian here to protect you all, let me into the Grove!!" and then turn around and slaughter everyone. He isn't stupid enough to make such a careless move.
... but there's caution to be had in inaction as well. Ignored warnings, declined alliances...
he rubs at his temples, trying to focus when he knows he hasn't slept in at least a day. maybe he shouldn't be making calls like this in his current state.
but anyway.]
[At least he seems to be listening now.]
...the New Moon comes, call to ...Purifier, He Who... First Sentinel, the Grove's Guardian... me.
I... purify the corruption. Too much... I start to weaken. That's where I'm at now.
You're a doctor. You can help... I can return to the fog then. Deal with Moder.
...the New Moon comes, call to ...Purifier, He Who... First Sentinel, the Grove's Guardian... me.
I... purify the corruption. Too much... I start to weaken. That's where I'm at now.
You're a doctor. You can help... I can return to the fog then. Deal with Moder.
( how long had chung stayed out there, waiting, thinking? he'd almost remained even longer before he saw dynamo returning to the house, spurring him to finally go back in. it's late still, everyone else must be asleep...
after a moment, he knocks on add's door. )
after a moment, he knocks on add's door. )
[he sighs from the other side. he got the last parts, but the actual steps—]
Sorry, could you repeat that first part? There seems to be some interference... if it is indeed something that requires a doctor, I won't be much help if I don't know who I'm looking for.
Sorry, could you repeat that first part? There seems to be some interference... if it is indeed something that requires a doctor, I won't be much help if I don't know who I'm looking for.
[there's no answer. faintly, he can hear a quiet drip, drip. when he gets the door open...
the doctor is laying face-down at his desk, half hanging from the edge of it. a red liquid drips onto the floor from his fingertips, slowly forming a small pool at his feet—
in the next moment Add snores loudly.
he knocked over one of Elsword's blood samples.... also, he hasn't slept right in weeks. he probably shouldn't have spent an extra hour analyzing the whole damn fog wall but yknow.]
the doctor is laying face-down at his desk, half hanging from the edge of it. a red liquid drips onto the floor from his fingertips, slowly forming a small pool at his feet—
in the next moment Add snores loudly.
he knocked over one of Elsword's blood samples.... also, he hasn't slept right in weeks. he probably shouldn't have spent an extra hour analyzing the whole damn fog wall but yknow.]
( the thing is. he was absolutely ready to hunt down and punish whoever did this. but...
he's truly glad that add seems to be asleep. the mess is unfortunate, and add will certainly bemoan the sample... but that. that's kind of his own fault what with the deliberate overworking and deciding to not sleep?
chung sighs softly, but it's fond. and then he gently pulls add into a princess scoop, over to his bed. let's get some of this gear off of him so he's not just... asleep... in his shoes and also his needles... )
he's truly glad that add seems to be asleep. the mess is unfortunate, and add will certainly bemoan the sample... but that. that's kind of his own fault what with the deliberate overworking and deciding to not sleep?
chung sighs softly, but it's fond. and then he gently pulls add into a princess scoop, over to his bed. let's get some of this gear off of him so he's not just... asleep... in his shoes and also his needles... )
[The fog's interference is completely random and completely frustrating... this is the third time tonight they've tried to deliver this message and everyone else seemed to get the gist of it.
Add might have to put together the bits and pieces because the fog sure does not want them to be talking. But the phrase is repeated:]
When... New Moon comes, c... to the Purifier, ...is the First Sentinel, the... Guardian.
The magic should allow... pass through.
Add might have to put together the bits and pieces because the fog sure does not want them to be talking. But the phrase is repeated:]
When... New Moon comes, c... to the Purifier, ...is the First Sentinel, the... Guardian.
The magic should allow... pass through.
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