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133.818182	2023-09-21	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Fiora walked the streets of Agrabah after the battle ended. Things had settled mostly; the panic and disarray was almost exclusive to the Bazaar. Most of the damage did not spread much farther than that. What was on her mind as she left the battle? Were the deaths of her dearest friends Ikazuchi and Dado weighing heavily on her mind and Heart? Perhaps it was her innermost doubts that plagued her thoughts... What could she have done differently? Did this happen because she was... Useless?\n\nThe palpable miasma of sadness and doubt swirled through the streets surrounding Fiora, the newest Princess of Heart. Creatures unlike heartless watched from the shadows as these negative emotions hung fresh in the air.\n\nAs she walked, almost a feeling of drowning in her heart, she would hear a familiar voice call out to her..." }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora continued to walk through the streets, not paying attention to her surroundings. The creatures hiding in the shadows would go unnoticed even if they had been in the open at this point. She failed them both. She failed to support them. Her best wasn't enough... And if they did come back, what horrible way would they come back as..? These thoughts kept going around in a circle through her mind, making the \"Victory\" Of beating jafar non-existent to her. They might have won the fight, but the two most important members of their group got killed and are gone. The princess was protected at least. Fiora still hadn't noticed what happened, she had become the new princess of heart. And now, she would be the target, not Jasmine. \n\nHer thoughts got cut off from hearing...\n\n\"Ika?! Ika is that...?\"\n\nShe wasted no time in looking around and trying to follow where the voice came from.\n\n\"Ika where are you?!\"" }, { "author": "\"Ikazuchi\"?", "message": "\"Fiora... I'm here...\"\n\nA figure that resembled Ikazuchi came into view. He remained obstructed by bits of darkness as the sky slowly began to overcast with thick black clouds.\n\n\"Sorry I took so long... Maleficent trapped me in a ring of flames... And... I had to fight Suke...\"\n\nHis figure slumped over and the sound of sobbing could be heard.\n\n\"I had to do it... I had to fight her, Fiora...!\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora stopped upon seeing \"Ika\" And would stare a moment. Was this real? He was alive. He was actually alive!\n\n\"I... Ika I... I'm sorry!\"\n\nFiora ran over to \"Ika\" Attempting to hug him she began to cry, being happy to see \"Ika\" Being alive." }, { "author": "\"Ikazuchi\"?", "message": "The figure of Ikazuchi reciprocated the hug, putting his head on her shoulder.\n\n\"I just want to go home... I miss the Islands... I miss Master Aria and Xerx and everyone else...\"\n\n\"Ikazuchi's\" Grip would tighten on Fiora as his tears dampened her shoulder.\n\n\"Please... Don't leave me alone like everyone else has... I can't take anymore...\"\n\nHe sobbed. It was a little hard to get a good picture of him from here, but from the angle at which he held her, Fiora could see streaks of black hair from \"Ikazuchi\"...\n\nIn fact... What happened to his light...? Why did his heart feel so... Dark?\n\n\"I did the best I could with your bow, but in the end... The darkness shut it out... It felt awful... Being so alone...\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora listened \"Ika\" And would begin to cry more. She couldn't help Ika with what he wanted, as much as she wished she could.\n\n\"I promise, I will never leave you alo-huh..?\"\n\nFiora would get caught off at seeing the black hair. And it was also then she noticed she couldn't feel any light from his heart like she could before.\n\n\"Ika, are you okay..? What's with your... Hair and... Your...\"\n\nFiora would attempt to pull away and try to get a better look at \"Ika\"." }, { "author": "\"Ikazuchi\"?", "message": "\"Right... You're always so observant... You always have been...\"\n\nHis voice sounded monotone, as he moved his head off her shoulder.\n\n\"Please... For my sake...\"" }, { "author": "Inaxuma", "message": "\"Never change.\"\n\nAn evil ear-to-ear grin creaked across his face as he tightened his grip harder around Fiora, almost as if crushing her light with his overwhelming darkness. It would be hard for Fiora to breathe as he expelled a wave of negative emotions outwards. The unversed that were hiding away would slowly crawl out from the shadows and surround the two.\n\n\"Ikazuchi really did care a lot about you. It really is such a shame that he had to go and die for real. Whoops... Did I crush too much of your little hopes that remained? Oh well, not like your willpower has to be in-tact for you to be used to forge the key.\"\n\nHe laughed as he spun around with Fiora in his arms.\n\n\"You know what? Out of all the Princesses I've taken, I think you're my favorite!\"\n\nFiora would feel her eyelids grow heavier as Inaxuma's darkness surrounded her. He laughed and cackled to himself as the two spun around, her vision slowly fading to black..." }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora gasped and attempted to summon her bow to fight back, but would instead be crushed by Ina's immense strength. Her bow didn't even get a chance to fully materialize before it went away with a yell from her losing the air in her lungs. Fiora struggled as much as she could, her mind now panicked. Who was this guy and why did he want her? And what did he mean? \n\n\"P-p-princ-ess..?\"\n\nIt then dawned on her. That light she used against Jafar. It wasn't her usual light... She had taken Jasmine's light! She became the new princess and now had walked right into a trap. She compromised the mission. She decided to tru for her phone, pulling it out weakly. She noticed a notification her her phone before..." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "All that would be heard is a thud as Fiora's phone dropped to the ground and her body went limp, the message from Dado being open, despite Fiora not being able to have read it in time." }, { "author": "Inaxuma", "message": "\"Hmph. Perhaps I broke her will a little... Too much.\"\n\nHe tossed Fiora over his shoulder before he bent over and picked up her phone. He noticed she had the group chat open and frowned.\n\n\"Ugh, Kingdom Key boy survived? How tiresome. Oh well.\"\n\nHe posed and took a selfie of him winking and sticking his tongue out with Fiora over his shoulder and sent it to the group chat. He typed for a second before he dropped her phone and stomped on it, crushing it into pieces. (Ironically, 7 pieces.) He turned to leave and opened a dark corridor before he stepped through with Fiora." } ]	135	1,472
197.666667	2023-09-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi sighed bored as she watched the locals go about their lives with making purchases and negotiations. She walked out of the alley way she was standing in walking by a nearby fruit stand picking up an apple that was ripe for the picking. \n\nThankfully the merchant was distracted with making a deal her afternoon snack was free. Taking a bite she looked for a clear spot in the area to start performing to earn a bit of an income. Lately her tricks and dances have earned very little and that was becoming a quick problem.\n \nHaving finally spotted a place to set up she quickly began making preparations and after a brief while brandished some dull looking knives as she began to start a dance slowly.\n\nWith a quick flick to the left with her body she began to use the clinking of the knives as a way to add a beat to her dance hoping it would draw some kind of crowd." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Nilus felt both familiarity and curious wonder within the world of Agrabah. It was somewhat similar to his home back on Athens. Much more similar than the Traverse Town he had been to previously yet there was still so much to see that was completely new to him. \n\nCurrently Nilus stood within the bustling marketplace, the suns heat bearing down on him, he loved the hot weather back in Athens but this was almost taking it too far, he was glad to be wearing his Chiton! Looking around the marketplace at each of the stalls, Nilus spotted one merchant selling some fruit, looked delicious! Fruit always made hot days always that little bit more bearable. \n\nAfter some negotiating, Nilus purchased all of his fruit, when out of the corner of his eye... He saw a thief. A bold one. Snatching fruit as if it was nothing! As if this incredibly nice merchant wasn't trying to make a living. This was despicable! Horrific! Abhorrent! Nilus knew what he must do... Confront the thief and receive an incredibly sizeable reward from the merchant, a large sum of munny would do... \n\nNilus tailed the thief, following her through the crowd as he attempted to blend in. As stealthy as an incredibly large man with bright platinum hair wearing strange clothing could be anyway! He stood out like a sore thumb but Nilus was oblivious to that. To Nilus, this was the most foolproof plan, and once the thief had set up her spot and began to dance, Nilus knew it was his turn to strike. \n\n\"Halt! That's enough you THIEF. I saw you steal from that honourable merchant. Now.. I suggest you come quietly and return what you stole so I may claim some type of reward..\"" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi looked at the man as she continued her dance giving a shit eating grin as did twirl as her outfit followed soon after. She was careless in getting that snack but how was she supposed to return what she had eaten. Instead of listening to the man she brought her knives back up clinking them together once more. \n\nShe then kept an eye out for any local guards that she could use to her advantage but of course the one time she wants the local law to be around they weren't go figure. When you needed them they aren't around. \n\nThe red headed girl then looked at the man before giving off a snicker and making a dash for it leaving behind her setup. She'll get her stuff back soon enough if the stall keepers around didn't get any funny ideas. \n\n\"Sorry friend but a girl has to eat in these harsh streets and whose to say he wasn't a thief himself selling stolen fruit!\" After said remarks she made it for a nearby Alleyway." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "She was laughing? And smirking? Did she find this funny! Nilus will show her not to laugh at him. Nilus will make sure she kno- Damn! She's getting away. She made a dash during the little monologue he had practiced while tailing her. Nilus chased after her through the streets, demanding she stopped immediately.\n\nEventually Nilus would catch up to Nafi inside an alleyway. The chase had been long but he didn't seem that out of breath, he just seemed more annoyed. \n\nNilus was a Hero of Olympus (aspiring) and it was absolutely his duty to stop any thieves... It was his duty to uphold order... And it was his most definitely his duty to get some sort of reward. \n\n\"How dare you insult that merchants honour. He needs to eat too... Now come quietly so I can claim some sort of reward and get something for myself out of this damn situation!... Unless of course, you have some munny on you yourself.\" \n\nWow, so much for honour Nilus!" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi stared at dumbfounded, was this guy serious was he expecting a bribe out of her? As she was about to make another run for it she realized she had cornered herself and she didn't feel like scaling a wall so she decided to put her womanly charm. \n\nShe sighed and used her light magic to create a glow around her as if showing off some mystical power. \"Oh foolish mortal, do you not know you have been chasing an all mighty genie.\" One can hope this will buy her enough time. \n\n\"Seeing how you are 'Pure' of heart and totally not scum I shall grant you a wish.\" She began to do some sort of weird hand movements while making the light grow stronger ever so slightly." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Wow! A genie huh? This world was impressing Nilus more and more. He had never really met a Genie before but this one was quite impressive, all those fancy lights it was making while the genie powered itself up... Nilus knew he should still apprehend the thief... But he wouldn't say no to a free wish! \n\nHe took a second to ponder what his wish would be, lowering his guard for a few seconds as he began to think.. \n\n\"A wish huh?... Hmm... I wish to be a Hero!\" \n\nYeah, that'll do." }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi took on a disgusted look while thinking to herself. 'That's it? Easy all I gotta do is say done and you're a hero but so shallow but better than asking for munny'\n\nShe snapped her finger as the lights grew blinding behind her as she nodded. \"It is done you are now a cough zero cough\" With that being said she made a new attempt at running away trying to get past the larger man. \n\nShe was a busy woman after all places to see people to steal from. She couldn't let herself be bothered with this man anymore if she wanted to get enough supplies to get out of Agrabah and go ruin searching." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "The Genie's lights shone brighter and brighter until it was time for Nilus' wish to be made true... When suddenly the Genie's lights flashbanged Nilus and disorientated him. She was trying to escape... Again! And Nilus fell for it... Again!!! Not only did she disrespect Nilus with the light blinding him but he could've sworn she called him a \"Zero\" Too... What a rude genie. \n\nA blast of wind would erupt from Nilus' location and breeze right through Nafi. The Winds of Zeus carrying Nilus with lightning quick speed as he Teleported Directly in front of Nafi, cutting off her exit escape. \n\n\"Halt Genie. I don't appreciate your disrespect. I gave you a chance, now, as the Hero you made me. I am obligated to bring you to justice!\" \n\nA spear is retrieved from the back of Nilus as he grips it in his hands, ready to start a fight." }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi came to a complete halt as she skidded along the sandy bricks trying not to fall as she gave out a nervous chuckle. If she made it out alive would be a miracle. \"Listen big guy I'm sure we can talk this out...\" She began to back away as she reached behind her back grabbing onto her dull knives, but would knives do in regards to a spear! \n\n\"First off a girl gotta eat right and that merchant was no saint either.Secondly you must've misheard me I would NEVER Call someone such as you esteemed self a zero... Thirdly...\" She went quiet as she pulled the knives out brandishing them as her weapons. \"IT'S NOT MY FAULT YOUR WISH SUCKED!\" She struck a battle postion as her movement became even more bouncy. 'Okay Nafi you fought plenty of times guys three times as big as him this should be as easy as stealing' \n\nShe began to use her magic again as she conjured up some light ready to strike against him." } ]	200	1,779
168.75	2023-09-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Nilus", "message": "```HP: 1270\nMP: 0\nAP: 195 - 35 = 170 (teleport)```\n\nThere was no talking their way out of this one, Nilus had given the Thief/Genie far too many chances. He was done trying to do this the right way.. And frankly the Genie was starting to push his buttons anyway. \n\nWith Nilus' spear in his hand, he makes the first move. A quick step forward as he thrusts his spear towards Nafi's hands, trying to disarm the Genie. He doesn't want to kill her or anything! Just enough to get her to stand down. \n\n```Basic Attack - 58dmg```\n\nAfter his spear thrust forward, Nilus pulls back into a defensive position. He doesn't know what a genie is capable of! But he's been training for days against something like this. All those barrels he used as target practice, it was being put to the test here. \n\n\"Come on Genie! Strike me!\"" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi watched the spear come towards her as she dodged to side doing a quick cartwheel. However she was too late as the spear grazed her leg. Oh she was not pleased about that. Her legs are her best assets! \nCart wheel used. 58-26 = 32. AP: 100->90\nHP 335->303 \n\n\"Hey I'm a fair maiden! How dare you attack me!\" She growled out towards him as she rushed him. She pointed her knives at him as she became cloaked in fire.\n\nFire dash-15\nAP 90->80\n\nShe then twirled as she threw two sets of knives at him.\nBasic Attacks 11\nBasic Attack 11" }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Nilus's spear grazed the genie's leg, not where he was aiming at all and almost a really bad injury! He didn't want to maim her, he just wanted to get a some recognition as a hero. \n\nHe watched as the Genie elegantly cartwheeled away from his attack and immediately rushed in with a few attacks of her own. Her genie magic, cloaking herself in fire was impressive, but Nilus was not fazed in the slightest, he had gotten himself into a defensive position for a reason! \n\n\"Your movement is impressive Genie... But it's far too obvious!\" \n\nHe'd block Nafi's fire dash with his defense and as she rushed in for her extra attacks, Nilus would Counter Rush And parry her attack. Unleashing multiple small spear thrusts while he caught Nafi off guard! \n\n```Raw defense vs Fire Dash - 15-35 = complete mitigation\nCounter Rush (Parry!) - 95-11= 84dmg returned.```\n\nNafi's final hit would land against Nilus as he hadn't anticipated so many attacks! She was fast, able to strike more times than he could but Nilus had strength on his side. \n```HP - 1270-11=1259\nMP = 0 \nAP = 170-20=150```" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi got flung back into a nearby wall from the parry as she landed in the ground with a soft thud. 'Well Nafi this was a good run in life' \nHP 303->219\nFor a brief while she laid there contemplating life before getting back up with renewed energy. \"Ha! If you think I would go down so easily by some brute then think again!\" \n\nLike a fly against a window she continued to attack him to almost no avail before remembering she still has a trick up her sleeve. \"Transsssforrrrmmm\" All that happened is she entered phase 2 no actual transformation. \nHp 219>262\nAP 80>100 \nShe began to laugh as if she had the upper hand before crouching down into an attacking position. Time seemed to stand still before a quick flash and metaphorical crack happened. She was now behind Nilus with a taunting smile.\n\nZantesuken>56\nAp 100>65\n\nAfterwards Nafi then began to twirl as if dancing as wind began to pick up forming a small tornado with her in the center. \nTornado 41\nAp-45 \n\nOnce she felt that the tornado grew to a decent size the 'genie' used the sand that got thrown into the air to her advantage as she passed through Nilus striking him once again.\nSandstorm-41\nAp-25\n\nNafi's victory was short lived as the spear did a considerable number on her as her energy seemed to have left her. \nHp->96 \n\nShe somehow still had some fight in her as she watched the ground begin to get away from her not realizing that the spear caught onto her clothing. She began to cackle as if she still had the high ground. \"Hohohoh my it seems my powers gained a mind of their own helping me! Maybe if you groveled and begged for forgiveness I'll be merciful\"\n\nHow is someone such as herself not realizing that she wasn't flying in the air but was stuck. She continued to laugh." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "With the Genie's clothes caught on the end of Nilus' spear, Nilus knew he had the upper hand (literally). He continued with his attack whilst in the air, instead however the air was used to guide himself downwards. Speed once again picking up, Nilus used Dragoon Jump To crash into the ground along with Nafi at the end of his spear! \n\n```Dragoon Jump - 93dmg```\n\nOnce he landed, Nilus would pull back to assess the damage against his target. \n\n\"Cease now Thief! Let us end this, neither of us need to lose our lives.\" \n\n```HP = 1121\nMP = 0\nAP = 123-18=105```" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Still going with her laughing she felt the sudden plummet to the ground as a Nafi sized crater remained. Still not wanting to give up she pulled herself out of her hole as she pulled more knives out lunging for an attack.\nHP-3\nBasic Attack 16\nShe then began to chant as light appeared around her taking form of small pearls and began to rain down upon Nilus. \"I'm not finished just yet!\"\n\nPearl 31\nMp 120->105\n\nShe then once again threw her knives at him like before. Just where does she keep all these knives at?! \n\nBasic Attack 16" }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "It was no good, despite Nilus' pleas to end the madness and stop this fighting, the genie just maniacally kept laughing. She was out of her mind! Had the power of the Genie gone to her head? She was acting carelessly. \n\nNilus was surprised when the thief began to use more of her Genie magic. It was quite fair to say that Nilus was not exactly \"Magically inclined\" And when the Pearls came rushing towards him, Nilus stood like a deer in headlights. He didn't even notice the other knives being thrown at him until it was too late, he was being attacked on all sides! \n\n```HP = 1121-16-31-16=1058```\n\nIt was time to end this. Nilus had given the magical genie more than enough chances to stop! \n\nHe rushed forward with his spear, using the back end to attack rather than the sharp pointy end. \n\n```Basic Attack - 58dmg (Non Lethal)```" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi continued to laugh after her barrage of attacks before the end of spear finally connected with her hitting her more like a bonk than anything else. Her laugh stopped immediately as she fell forward on the ground. It seems she has fainted meaning what ever Nilus had planned for the poor unfortunate soul that is Nafi can commence." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Well, at least she stopped laughing. No more maniacal genie, now she was just a fainted genie, lying face down in the sand. \n\nNilus moved towards Nafi who laid on the ground and quickly checked she was okay.. Just had to double check he hadn't accidentally went too far!\n\nShe seemed to be out cold, so Nilus fetched inside his bag and brought out some egg salad sandwich he had gotten earlier for his lunch. The Thief/Genie mentioned she stole in order to eat and survive so he knew she must be hungry.. And he hoped that a bite to eat would give them a chance to properly talk too. \n\nNow he would sit and wait by the wall of the alley wall, spear neatly tucked away as Nilus waited for the genie to wake up once more." }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "After a short while Nafi seemed to have finally regained consciousness as she sat up rubbing her head. \n\n\"Ow that big brute could've gone easy on me!\" She then began to quickly scan her area looking for her knives spotting them shining near her. Snatching them up she stashed them away. \n\nSuddenly a dioicous aroma filled the air around her and it was like she died and gone to food heaven. \"What is that delicious smell\" She turned her head towards Nilus completely ignoring the battle with him and crawling over quickly in an attempt to snag the sandwich away." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "\"I WAS going easy on you.. I think we need to have a talk Genie..\" \n\nNilus noted that he was correct in his assumption that the thief was indeed hungry, good! He could use this as leverage or something as he tries to \"Do the right thing\" And be a Hero for once! \n\n\"Delicious smell?... It's egg. You may have the sandwich if you wish, IF you stop running away and we have a quick chat.\" \n\nThe metaphorical ball was in his court now, and Nilus was going to attempt to do some good with it. Finally... Some real Hero work! He wished someone was around to witness it though... Maybe tell a few Gods back home how cool he looked in that fight.. Is that too much to ask for?" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi sighed as she snatched the sandwich and began to chow down on it like she hasn't eaten in a good while. And before you know it the sandwich was gone like it never existed. \n\nShe moved away from him holding onto her knives as a precaution. \"Fine you won. What do you want!\" She sighed heavily again feeling like this was going to cut into her chance of exploring some ruins for anything valuable. \n\n\"I'm a busy woman and you already taken enough of my time!\" She exclaimed as she pointed at him with her free hand even though she was the one to start the fight with her trickery." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Good, she took the sandwich! That was a good sign, Nilus had a weird feeling that she was going to start running again, not that he would've minded anyway, that fight was quite fun! It felt good to get some actual combat training in, and it confirmed that all his previous training was actually helping. He had never felt stronger before. \n\n\"Cease now Thief\" Nilus said with an exasperated tone, pointing at Nafi's knives collection. \"Can't we just talk? I actually have a proposition for you... As long as you keep those knives away\" \n\nIt was true.. Whilst Nafi had been unconscious, an idea sprung to Nilus' mind and he was interested in hearing the Thief's take on it." }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "\"Ugh fine!!\" Was this a grown woman or a child speaking because her entire demeanor has changed while speaking now. \n\n\"They're put away!\" She said putting the knives to the side before crossing her arms while looking at Nilus. \"And I'm no thief! I was going to put money on the stall.. Eventually...\" She's lying of course cause she has not once paid anyone back for her quick meals she's taken. \n\nShe then heard him make mention of a proposition which was speaking more of Nafi's language. \"Okay so what you need me to distract the guards or make a scene so you can do whatever you need. All I require is a cut of whatever it is you happen to steal\" Once again her demeanor changed." }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Nilus did not believe Nafi's words whatsoever.. Just like he was starting to doubt she was actually a genie. He was pretty sure she admitted it was stealing earlier too! None of that mattered however as he had more important matters to discuss! With the knives and the spear put away, it was time to discuss things like adults. If that was possible for Nafi anyway. \n\n\"Sort of, you catch on quic-.. Steal? I happen to steal?!\" Nilus was appalled. Did he come across like some common thief?!!! He was a Hero of Olympus! (aspiring).. Not some thief that steals apples from marketplaces.. \"No! I'm not stealing anything.\" \n\nNow, Nilus was the one who crossed his arms in anger. \n\n\"Whatever... I believe... We can take you back to the marketplace, return whatever you stole and then once I receive the recognition.. Praise as well as some sort of reward.. We could split the reward? Who knows how many times we could repeat this theatre act... Thoughts?\"" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "While what he was offering was not a bad idea and could be done. It wouldn't take long for the duo to get caught with their act if it happened. \"You basically just want to feed your hero ego by having me play a villain and you catch me is that what I'm hearing?\"\n\nNow she was the one who was appalled by the gall he had on him. She admired it not many would take a shallow way to gain fame as she began to nod her head thinking. \"Before I even agree I have my own conditions.\"" }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "\"There's much more to it than feeding my ego.. But yes that sounds about right. What are your conditions?\" \n\nHopefully she would agree to this proposal, it was tiring work for Nilus to repeatedly have to search for different hero work to do.. Cats don't get stuck in trees every day you know!" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "\"You're not from here are you?\" Obviously he wasn't he kept talking about being a hero and around these parts talk like that means your a kid or you lost it plus there's his outfit.\n\n\"If you're not from here that works perfectly for me. I need someone to help me look through some ruins as I heard talk about there being other worlds. We had an incident happen travelers from far off came to help but from what I know they weren't from here at all.\" She then stopped talking before revealing her plan any further but the figured what the harm would be she would just have to do this once or twice and then she could vanish. \n\n\"If that's true I want away from Agrabah and I want to explore as there will be fresh pickings for me and my performance could earn me more to live off of\"\n\n\"Since you're obvioulsy strong I want you to act as a guard for me.\" She pulled her knives out as she began to play with them before looking back at the man. \"Of course if you don't want to help me I won't help you\"" }, { "author": "Nilus", "message": "Nilus wasn't quite sure what gave it away, was it his clothes? Was it the way he spoke? Something must've made it obvious that he wasn't from this world, that was most definitely true. He decided he may as well come clean and be honest about it, it seemed like the thief knew more than he first assumed anyway. \n\n\"I can search ruins.. How difficult would it be?\" \n\nNilus pretended like he was apprehensive in the hopes of Nafi potentially sweetening the deal and offering some treasure... But truthfully, he had already decided he would help the moment she took those knives out and threatened to not help Nilus with his plan!" }, { "author": "Nafi", "message": "Nafi clapped her hands together as she stood up seemingly full of energy she managed to almost get out of a sticky situation and managed to rope a sucker into her plans. Today just keeps on getting better for her. Despite getting her ass kicked royally.\n\n\"Perfect gather your things we leave now! The sooner the better for I heard there's lots of treasure to be found!\" She was trying to get her plans going first as a way to not have to face any angry merchants whom she stole plenty from." } ]	153.5	3,375
328.333333	2023-11-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Zeni Of Fame", "message": "The man's movements became fluid and precise as he practiced with them both. He began to more easily transition between the two spells of his. The practice weapon of his still holding up which was good. Zeni wanted to get to a new level of strength with these two spells specifically. They were the only spells he knew at the moment but even if they weren't he'll focus on them. He simply felt like he had some Synergy with them as if they were meant for him. Which is he kept going until his mp lowered to the point where he couldn't go no more. (1 gravira, 1 reflera)**" }, { "author": "Yosuke Yuji", "message": "Yosuke was back in this damn desert, but this time with his training weapon. He'd come to the desert with a bit of eagerness to train. Gripping the handle of his weapon, he felt a surge of determination, ready to face the challenges the desert presented. The sand beneath his boots crunched as he moved, the vastness of the landscape stretching out before him.\n\nIn the relentless sun, Yosuke began his training routine, the weapon slicing through the air with each practiced movement. The desert, though harsh, became his training ground, the solitude and quietude fueling his focus. Sweat dripped down his face, mixing with the fine layer of sand that clung to his skin.\n\nAs he executed precise strikes and parries, Yosuke's initial eagerness transformed into a deep sense of purpose. The desert, unforgiving and unyielding, mirrored the challenges he sought to overcome. Each swing of his training weapon became a step towards mastery, a dance in the arid landscape.\n\nThe echoes of his strikes reverberated in the vast emptiness of the desert, a testament to his dedication. Yosuke welcomed the physical exertion, finding a strange solace in the rhythmic flow of his training. In the midst of the desert's harsh beauty, he embraced the discipline required to hone his skills, knowing that every moment spent in this unforgiving terrain brought him closer to his goal. Anyways he'd take a small water break and look up at the sky, twirling his weapon.\n\nAlright, water break over, Yosuke would grab his weapon and continue at it. With a refreshed determination, he swung his weapon through the air, the metallic swoosh cutting through the desert silence. Beads of sweat dotted his forehead as he focused on perfecting each movement, the training weapon an extension of his purpose.\n\nThe desert's heat bore down on him, but Yosuke pressed on, the challenge of the environment adding an extra layer to his training. The sun cast long shadows across the sand as he moved with a mix of precision and fluidity, the repetition ingraining the motions into muscle memory.\n\nIn the absence of a cheering audience or a training partner, Yosuke found motivation within himself. The solitude of the desert became a companion to his relentless pursuit of improvement. The wind carried away the echoes of his strikes, leaving only the quiet determination that fueled his efforts.\n\nAfterwards Yosuke would just collpase, he was done for the day. Along with the workout he'd also train his block and flash step." }, { "author": "coffeemoose", "message": "``` A Similar but Unfamiliar Wasteland ```\nOf all the places the dinosaur could've ended up, it just Had* To be a desert. Gursht has seen enough deserts in his life already, why did he have to get lost in another one?\n\nWell, no use in crying now; in an environment like this water was a priority. The longer he sulked the less chance he had of surviving out here. So forth he marched into the unknown, heading bravely(Or begrudgingly) deeper into the desert.\n\nIt was hours before he saw any signs of life, and with the sun beating down on him so harshly anything was a welcome sight at this point. He came across a herd of animals that walked upon four stilt-like legs and were covered fur; they were called... Camels, if he recalled properly? They weren't very good conversationalists, but they seemed to know where they were going. So Gursht decided it was best to follow them, as animals of the desert knew where water could be found. He trailed behind the group, keeping his distance as to not unsettle them further than he already had.\n\nThe sun had climbed to the 4pm point of the day, the hottest point according to some calendars and damn did Gursht feel it. Had he not been so thickly-scaled, the sun would surely be damaging his skin. He can already feel patches of scales flaking off just by how hot and dry it was out here. Keeping his crest turned away from the beating heat helped some, but it'll only help for so much longer." } ]	331	985
106.142857	2024-01-08	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion arrives in Agrabah discreetly through Keyblade portal and returns to where rhe ponies had been apparently murdered, looking around for the icey claymore she'd handed over to Rainbow. It had been rightfully Rainbow's technically by way of being the other winner of the fight against the Ice Titan but had run off before claiming her reward. Out of the goodness of her heart, she had taken it and handed it over but now? Now she intended to take it back." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "In the Bazaar, Xion's gaze is drawn towards a weapons shop. A variety of blades of all shapes and sizes dangle within the stand. Three are hung behind a counter: a large black shuriken, a large blue sword with a frozen blade, and a shining golden scimitar. A sign hangs in front of them: \"LEGENDARY WEAPONS\"." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "The scimitar and shruriken didn't interest her. It was specifically the frozen blade. She enters the shop, ready to haggle or bargain for the weapon \"So... Where did you get these weapons from, if you don't mind me asking?\"" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "\"You mean the Legendary Weapons?\"\n\nA short man with a comically large turban pops out from under the counter, standing on a stool.\n\n\"Why, they're from the Battle of Jafar itself! These weapons were wielded by the very heroes who defeated him! I saw it with my very own eyes, yes.\"\n\n\"One woman with strange blue skin and hair shining like the rainbow gripped the two-handed Blizzard Blade With a single hand, all the while throwing the Blood Windmill At Jafar. During the battle, she actually took his eye out with it!\"\n\n\"The Auriate Mashrafiya Was held by a warrior with golden aura, said to be the husband of the Blue Warrior. It opened Jafar's gut, spilling his magical essence throughout until it formed the Fire.\"\n\nHis eyes glint as he recounts the next detail.\n\n\"They are, unfortunately, not for sale. I am guarding them at the behest of the heroes, that I may return them.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion shakes her head sadly \"Unfortunately they won't be returning. They were ruthlessly slaughtered at the hands of someone they called a comrade. I was... A friend of theirs. I simply wish to reclaim the Blizzard Blade in the honor of a fallen comrade.\"" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "\"Ahh, a discerning customer. You hear the rumors and you believe them?\" He raises an eyebrow with a grin.\n\n\"The Palace says they simply left. And who am I to doubt the words of the Princess?\"\n\n\"But I'm not an unreasonable man. Perhaps, with the right evidence, even I could change my... Perspective. Do you have some Evidence For me?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Well I was there at the Battle of Jafar. Very briefly but I was there. I fired magic down his throat with this.\" She explains as she pulls out her Mini Hakerro \"I have a friend who actually witnessed their deaths first hand... It was an instant death but an immense betrayal. Their murderer was a girl who looked like a beautiful fiery sunset. That blade\" She points at the Blizzard Blade \"Was a prize for beating a large monster made of ice. It was a choice between the blade and this ring.\" She says as she holds up her left hand to display the icey ring that matched the blade \"I chose the ring, leaving her with the blade. She ran off before claiming it so I took it and gave it to her when I next saw her.\"" } ]	80	743
60.3	2024-01-09	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "The man rolls her eyes at her description until she shows off the ring. He jumps up on the counter and peers closely at it.\n\n\"Interesting. Very interesting...\"\n\nHe jumps back down to his side of the counter, then begins rolling a golden coin between his fingers.\n\n\"I was referring to a different kind of evidence, but that ring does nicely. 200,000, the ring, and your silence regarding the heroes for the Blizzard Blade.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I'm fond of the ring. 350k, my silence and we act like we never met.\" She counters, raising the offer of money to avoid giving up the ring" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "\"400. This is a prestigious weapon!\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Meet in the middle at 375 and you have a deal.\" She replies, holding out a hand" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "\"A haggler, eh? I don't like them, but I do quite respect them.\"\n\nThe short man reaches his hand across the table and shakes Xion's briefly, before turning around and entering a building. He returns with a comically large stepladder.\n\nHe retrieves the blade carefully, making sure not to touch the ice adorning it. He holds it behind the counter, waiting for Xion to set down the Munny." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion takes out the munny and sets it on the counter \"You're a businessman. Your entire goal is to make as much money as possible. Of course you don't like hagglers.\" She chuckles" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "\"You are a real piece of work, young woman.\" He sets the sword on the counter and scoops up the Munny eagerly.\n\n\"If you come back with 600,000 more, you could have the complete set! The Blood Windmill is quite an impressive blade!\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion picks up the blade with some struggle and creates a sheath for it from magic as she straps it to her back \"Tempting but no thank you. This is all I came for. Enjoy your day and have a prosperous business.\" She says as she walks off" }, { "author": "The Peddler", "message": "The Peddler flashes a sinister smile as Xion walks away. A discerning eye may have been able to point out that the weapon isn't particularly powerful, and that without his narrative about \"Holding onto it for the heroes\", he had no reason for it to be so expensive. Xion, walks off, prize in hand, unaware of her mistake." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "RESULTS\n\n-375000 Munny\n\nItem Get: __Pathi__\nClaymore: Level 2\n\nStrength: 3.0x\nMagic: 2.5x\nDefense: 2.0x\nSpeed: 1.0x\nBlizzard Boost\nAllows the use of Ice Breath: As an ultimate, you can breathe out a blast of cold air to freeze an opponent and the ground. For 5 turns, everyone but the user take 5 Damage/Turn they are in contact with the ground." } ]	57.5	603
77.666667	2024-05-18	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "coffeemoose", "message": "``` Somewhere in the Wild Desert ```" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "F W O M P\n\nOh great heavens!\n\nShwook fell from a fissure in the sky, having previously roamed what appeared to be barren badlands... Until she fell right through a hole in the ground.\n\nShe opened her wings in an attempt to break her fall, but dove head-first into a massive sand dune with a hardy THWOMP - Kicking up clouds of sand in her wake.\n\nFor normal humans unfamiliar with the large azhdarchid, watching the lizard-bird plummet from the clouds may have been a startling sight. Though, for those used to seeing the usual; it may have been curious at best." }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "After crash landing her gummi ship in what appears to be an ocean of sand with nothing around for miles. \n\nThe witch made her way across the desert. However her clothes were more gypsy and a shawl that was translucent.\n\nThe witch made her way to an oasis, she rushed over scooping the water into her mouth. But suddenly a strange collision and eruption of sand kicked up.\n\nThe witch continued her rampant drinking of the clear warm water." } ]	91	233
164.333333	2024-05-19	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Shwook", "message": "The dune shifted; sand rolling off towards the bottom of the slope, before chunks of the mound broke away. Shwook pulling herself from under the sandheap and shaking off whatever dust remained.\n\nShe had a good look around with her good eye - ah, a source of water! How delightful.\n\nThe azhdarchid took a careful step forward... But try as she might, the sand simply was too unstable, and she slid down the slope anyways - sliding all the way to the foot of the dune before stopping.\n\nShe looked to the ground... The sand around the oasis was packed like clay, much flatter and easier to walk on. So Shwook continued her stride.\n\nEach step was careful as she tested the ground, and soon enough she made it all the way to the water's edge.\n\nOf course the rampant splashing caught her attention; there was a human who drank from the clean water as well, resting directly on the other side of the oasis. Was she a local? Shwook had never been to this place of sun and sand, though she recalls seeing it on her Gummi Map ages ago." }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "She would jump back from the large creature that seemed to be splashing in the water she just drank from. She quickly realized she might have made a mistake but she sighed seeing as it wasn't attacking her. \n\n```High there you must be uhm.. Hm.. Not around here... Dinosaur.. Are extinct.. Seen your kind in story book but never in real life... Or maybe im in a dinosaur land.. No that's not right.. My clothing changed it's no longer my usual attire.. I love the black colors though.``` \n\nA cloud of dialogue appeared but umbral mouth uttered not a sound. She was not to keen on being this creature's lunch but it looked harmless enough." }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "\"...Wark?\" She click-clacked her beak, prodding at the dialogue box but ultimately watching it fade.\n\nShe blinked... Then she turned her head downwards to look at Umbral with her left eye. The crystal embedded in her right eye shone in the sunlight above; a striking cyan blue that glimmered in contrast against her pale scales.\n\n\"...Extinct? Yes, I have been told that once before. I haven't been around for very long, but time doesn't seem to flow the way it should so maybe it's been longer than I can perceive - wark.\"" } ]	142	493
117	2024-05-21	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Well majestic dinosaur I believe you are one of a kind and I appreciate having met you. But Not going to lie I don't know what most of that meant. But I'm exploring this world and looking for the secrets behind magic.``` \n\nUmbral gave a light scratching of the dinosaur chest chin and a light stroke of their head. \n\n```I unfortunately crashed my gummy ship not too far from here on top of a sand mound shaped like a large cat. Luckily I can remember where that is.```" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook clicked-clacked, not seeming to react one way or another towards the pets.\n\n\"...Gummi Ship? I do not know much about those... I have read somewhere that they run on happiness, but I am still unsure. I lost my own ship when many holes were ripped in space. My ship was consumed by a rift... Luckily for myself, I have learned to make small portals of my own to traverse space. However, such magic has specific requirements...\"\n\nShe clicked-clacked again, thinking on something...\n\n\"...Ah, but magic? I know a bit of magic other that using the funny black portals... I can teach you a few tricks of my own, if you wish?\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "``` Certainly! I know of well sorta 3 types of magic. Short ranged teleportation, red lasers I can fire or shape, and healing magic. My gummie ship might be slightly different.. Or perhaps.. I have been happy without realizing it. I did want to explore other worlds.. And here I am.```\nShe wore a small smile having perked up at the offer.\n```But yes please teach me any and all magic you can I wish to become a witch and master of all magic.```" } ]	106	351
106.333333	2024-05-27	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Fire that's a great start! But you know fire magic? You a dinosaur are capable of the arcane?```\nUmbral raised a brow in suspicion, but continued to to follow the instructions away from the tree. She heavily reconsidered the implications of drinking desert water ever again." }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook nodded, before holding up a hand of stone-laden claws; the water made the red talons glimmer like polished rubies... She flicked her claws together, using the stony talons like flints before something sparked to life; a flame! Sitting there, burning just above the palm. The heat of the flame evaporated the fine sheen of water left on the rest of the hand. ``[Fire]``\n\n\"I can cheat a bit to get it going... But using your mana is like using some kind of muscle; one that cannot be seen or touched - but felt as if it were real all the same. If you know any other magic, perhaps you can draw on that for some inspiration? Wark?\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "Drawing upon the mana an intangible pool of energy within. She watched the dinosaur movement but the power was slowly forming. She couldn't help but think of laser and cure. But she took a moment to focus on the magic. It appeared the mana was slipping and she tried to cast it. \n\n\"Fire\"\n\nA plum of kindle emitted from her mouth. Her voice was regal yet haunting as if echoing through the mind but yet the sparks of fire barely surfaced. \n\n```This.. Is much more difficult than I imagined..```" } ]	108	319
42.833333	2022-07-03	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "Mizi landed here recovering from her most recent fight, she looked around the area her body having changed to match the world. She had became more monkey like a tail swaying behind her as she walked around" }, { "author": "lisax", "message": "Asil would have landed slightly before hand and began exploring this deep jungle for anything of interest. Besides animals and occasional sights, nothing was too interesting. That is, until Asil felt the presence of some darkness nearby." }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She would look at a pair pg gorillas and make her way towards them besides having nothing but good intentions she felt the need to collect more hearts" }, { "author": "lisax", "message": "Asil focused on the presence until she saw the small heartless swinging around the trees. She ran over to try and stop the small heartless from hurting the gorillas. \"Hey, wait! Don't hurt them.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She stopped only looking down at Asil, her plan wasnt to harm the apes. She was instead planning to try and make friends, she shook her hand and waved her hands in an innocent manner" }, { "author": "lisax", "message": "Asil looked at the strange Heartless and began to speak. \"It's okay, I know that's all you feel you must do. Other Heartless I talk to tell me they feel the urge to when they don't want to.\"" } ]	44	257
34.25	2022-07-05	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "Asil looked at the strange Heartless and began to speak. \"It's okay, I know that's all you feel you must do. Other Heartless I talk to tell me they feel the urge to when they don't want to.\"\n\nShe looked down disappointed in herself, she used to be like Asil now she was... This thing. She looked back at the gorillas then she looked at her staff" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "Asil would walk closer, not caring about the gorillas and caring more about comforting the heartless in-front of them. \"It's okay. I'm not mad.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She didnt deserve this weapon, the one given to her by her mentor. She held it over knee snapping it in half, she wasnt Mizi... Not anymore" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"Hey! No need for all of that...\" She didn't really know the importance of the staff, but considered it meant something if the heartless had been holding it. \"It's okay.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She would simply sit down, she would stab the two staff pieces into the ground. This was where Mizi stopped being... Mizi, she couldnt rightfully call herself that anymore" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "Asil leaned down to pet the small heartless. \"Please, it's going to be okay. Can you let me help you? I'm friends with many heartless.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She didnt know how she was going to be helped but she decided to let Asil give it a try" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "Asil smiled and focused on the small heartless, keeping her hand on them. She would soon see and feel what Mizi had gone through, feeling every emotion." }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She would back away after Asil had seen everything, she felt like she had no place anymore. Why grieve over the parents you ended up killing?" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"Mizi... I-I understand... You lost your parents... Just like me... But think about it... They wouldn't want you to renounce yourself... They'd want you to be better, wouldn't they? It's okay to grieve, it's okay to be sad... But don't give up like I once did. Let's try to make this better.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She didnt listen she was only thinking about what she had done, she had stolen two hearts on accident" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"Mizi.\" She got in closer. \"I forgive you... But can you forgive yourself? Can you begin to try and redeem yourself?\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She shook her head, she couldnt forgive her sins. She felt like she needed to repent for what shes done" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"You want to repent huh..?\" She would then sigh. \"How about this, come with me. Let's both learn how to forgive ourselves.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She looked up confused before giving a slow nod, she stood up and stepped over to Asil" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "Asil smiled and put her hand out for Mizi. \"I promise to do my very best to help you.\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She took Asils hand and looked back at her broken staff, she needed to form a new weapon" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"Hm? Are you okay? Did you want to try and fix your weapon?\"" }, { "author": "Heartless Mizi", "message": "She shook her head, she doesnt deserve the weapon anymore. She might as well fight bare handed" }, { "author": "Asil", "message": "\"Hm... Okay! Here, let me show you this amazing waterfall I found!\" She would grab Mizi and begin to walk away from the area." } ]	31.5	685
57.25	2022-11-14	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "Mehki was walking around the deep jungle wanting to explore the area he never been here before or even knew this place existed or did it even exist back from when he came from he had a wooden practice keyblade on his back because his magic was too weak to summon it for now" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"So... This is a forest...\"\n\nA Corridor of Darkness would open up and the Heartless walked out, taking a look around. Her appearance scared away some birds of which she looked at as they flew away. With no real goal in mind, she decided to walk aimlessly through the forest in search for more heartless." }, { "author": "mehki777", "message": "Is it possible to take out the small heartless with a wooden blade" }, { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "Yeah you can. They just aren't killed and will respawn elsewhere" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "As he was walking saw something squirming thinking it would be some animal he fellowed it but found out it was a heartless on instinct he tried to summon he keyblade but nothing came out he would say \"Yeah forgot\" He would take out his wooden keyblade and did a downward slash on the hearts destroying it but he didn't have his keyblade so the heartless could just come back on a later time he wonder where the heartless even came from" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "Suke would pick up on the sound of fighting and head over towards the area in question, seeing that it was another person fighting a Heartless, albeit with a wooden weapon.\n\n\"So, Heartless persist in this world as well...\" \n\nSince she noticed he had a wooden weapon, she knew that the Heartless would still be alive somewhere in this world and began to look around for more." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He noticed someone watching him as he fought Does she live here? Weird place to live but better then nothing He thought as he started walking towards her when he found her he felt something dark something similar to the heartless but that can't be heartless don't have bodies like humans do so he would say on guard \"Hey there laby\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"Huh?\" \n\nThe Heartless stopped in her tracks, hearing the boy call out to her. She figured that he was the one that lived here instead. She looked Mehki over, making sure he was at least physically okay.\n\n\"Is something the matter? You do not seem harmed from fighting that Heartless.\"" } ]	65	458
74.5	2022-11-16	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"That is good then. Those creatures cannot be killed with a weapon such as that.\"\n\nSuke would say and point her finger at his wooden sword in Mehki's possession. \n\n\"So it will be still lurking around the area after some time to recover.\"\n\nShe had a roundabout way to defeat the heartless, though since Ika wasn't around it made getting rid of the Heartless much harder." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"Yeah I know I dealt with them before\" He said scratching the back of his head as he remembers that you need a keyblade to actually defeat them but currently he didn't have to power to summon it yet though he thought to ask this person something \"I gotta ask are you a heartless? Because i sensing a similar what should I say darkness between you and them\" He thinks that she probably not a bad guy sense she told him that his wooden sword wouldn't work even if he already known that before hand" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"Oh, so you're familiar with them?\"\n\nSuke thought he was from this world and guessed that this was more of a natural occurrence then she thought. She then gave a small nod at the next question, as she saw no point in lying. \n\n\"I am a Heartless, given a more human form. Though my memories are lost to me: I have one drive that drives me to fight other Heartless.\"" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"Wait that's possible?! I never saw that before welp I glad you on our sad miss heartless lady\" He said not knowing her name" } ]	82.5	298
73.333333	2022-11-17	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"I have no idea, I am the only one I have met in my situation-\"\n\nThe only other sentient Heartless she ever met was Mizi and she looked more Shadow than human nowadays, maybe it did have to do with the Unversed she ate but she never gave it much thought about how it came to be and gave a small nod.\n\n\"Yes and I know some other people trying to help get rid of both these creatures as well as the Unversed as I was heard them called, though they have stopped appearing after some time.\"" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"The unversed? What are those?\" He said as he never heard of theses unversed before were they some kind of different kind of heartless or at least something similar to the heartless" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"Hmm, I am not sure myself. They were creatures that tasted like emotions compared to the taste of Heartless.\"\n\nSuke didn't have a better frame of reference for them other than that: as her time as a mindless Heartless she went after both of them to eat. \n\n\"They went after people as well but were more colorful than Heartless.\"" } ]	73	220
88.292683	2022-12-03	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight would of been flying in her Teeny Ship very quickly as one of the few people noticing a dark presence, as she parked the ship and jumped out of the cockpit before summoning her Keyblade while looking around.\n\n\"Jeez... What is going on in this place...?\"\n\nTwilight began to walk around the jungle for a bit to find out whats happening." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would sense something strong filled with darkness while talking to Suke and it sure wasn't her he would put away his wooden sword and then summoned his keyblade he would say \"I have a bad feeling that something bad is going to happen\"" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "Akyra sniffed the air. This was the place alright, darkness was brewing here. She stepped out of her gummi ship and summoned her magic staff, WInter's Behest.\n\n\"When there's darkness... One might not be too far behind... Let's see if i can't find her here...\"\n\nThe woman gave off the essence of a heartless. Anyone with a bit of light-dark sense could tell, but she also didn't give off as threatening aura like other heartless did. She would notice some of the others nearby and approach them.\n\n\"Salutations extraworlders... I came here because i sensed the darkness. Have any of you happened to see any people wearing black coats...? I'm looking for one of them in particular.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "And so from the sky above Twilight comes a falling Xion who sees someone below her and... \"DODGE!\" She screams in a perfect imitation of Abridged Piccolo. This girl has... NO fucking clue how to control her portals yet lmao" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh what the heck!?\" \n\nTwilight panicked before jumping back and landing away from Xion's initial falling location. She then breathed heavily in the fear of nearly getting a crash landing on her body.\n\n\"What were you doing with no ship to drive around on!? And more importantly... Who are you!?\"" }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "On the planet, the sky was darker than usual. The thick brush was alive with animals. What the group would see would be 3 people conversing in seemingly an argument.\n\n\"Look... My dear. You want to find these... Gorillas and that man is clearly of no help. I got just the thing to help with our hu-...I mean you and your fathers' precious research...\" \n\nThe man would say and pull out a cage, inside of it was a Shadow, which seemed to scare the other two: an older man and a woman." }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"What...Even Is such a thing. I've never seen such an animal in my life.\"" }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "\"Never mind that Jane. This things come from... Scotland, a new breed of hunting dog-\" \n\nClayton dismissed her fears with a handwave, before looking at the others that showed up with confusion." }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Oh, I wasn't expecting more researchers to come! Are you here for all here to research the gorillas as well?\"\n\nThe woman would announce, flinching a little as Xion crashed from the sky and hit Twilight." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"U-Uh...\" \n\nTwilight turned before noticing the Shadow in the cage. \n\n\"Actually... Miss... Sir... That caged thing you have... That is NOT a thing to keep... It is uh... Deadly to humans...\"\n\nTwilight suddenly blurted out while holding a strange key weapon near her side.\n\n\"You may as well let me handle that thing...\"" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would hear someone or something crash to the ground and walked towards it he would see a familiar looking ship and person Its Twilight! He thought as he begins running towards the two of them and said \"Twilight your here too? And hello girl who fell\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh! Mehki... Thank goodness there's other people here besides uh... Her...\"\n\nTwilight said to Mehki as she pointed to a fallen Xion, before turning back to Jane and Clayton, moreso Clayton with a slightly angered look.\n\n\"But yeah... I am here to take that creature in that cage to a safer spot... As much as i love that you capture one of them, it is still dangerous...\"\n\nTwilight tried to reason with him." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"Wait?\" He said as he saw the shadow inside the cage This is bad He thought as he would try to work together with Twilight to convince them let them have the heartless \"Yeah yeah we been looking for that it's highly dangerous like my partner said so would you please hand it too us\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion drags herself up from the ground, using her Keyblade as a crutch \"Apparently portals are a thing.\" She explains before noticing the Heartless \"Oh hey. It's one of those things. I'm pretty sure I exterminated about three of them a few days ago. Despite their adorable appearance, they pack a mean scratch. I highly doubt that cage is gonna hold it when it decides it no longer wants to be in there.\"" }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "\"Precisely. Deadly to humans is what we need to hunt the gorillas. Something that a human can take on would nearly not be enough. Don't tell me you'd plan on taking a lion with your bare fists would you? I am a trained tracker and animal handler. This beast is no different than any other. Now off with you all, you'll scare away my prize.\" \n\nClayton would say and motion to shoo off the group and their suggestions." }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Clayton! These people are here to help, I presume. I have never seen a... Hunting dog such as that but if they are willing to help us then I will gladly take it.\" \n\nJane spoke sternly to Clayton before looking back at the rest of the group. \n\n\"Please excuse him, he's... Passionate about his craft. I'm Jane Porter, an animal researcher and came here to Africa to research the gorillas... But sadly we've had no such luck getting them out so we can study them.\"" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "Studying yeah right He thought doubting that Clayton would be studying them he would say trying to convince Clayton to let go of the heartless \"I understand that you may be a master of your craft but these things are dangerous not a lot of people have tamed them without being unscathed so please hand it to us we're professionals on them\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Right... I see... Gorilla research huh...?\"\n\nTwilight, while still holding her Keyblade to her side, began to think about it. Twilight then reached a conclusion to try and help. She walked over to Jane with a smile and spoke as calmly as she could to everyone\n\n\"You know what... Im fine with helping out Jane! In fact i can teach you something about that thing in the cage later!\"\n\nShe then whisper to Jane specifically to avoid any dangerous intent from Clayton.\n\n\"But be aware as i have a way of getting rid of that thing should the caged creature turns on us... It's in my hands as we speak... Ill protect you and your research to the best of my power... Trust me...\"\n\nTwilight gestured a hand to Jane, pointing to her weapon Twilight held this whole time." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Hearing Clayton's idiocy, Xion just blinks and does what Twilight threatens to do. She just jabs her Keyblade into the cage between the bars to stab the Shadow. And just to make sure it dies, she decides to fire a mini laser from the tip too \"One. That's not a dog. Two. Gorillas did nothing wrong and if you provoke them, I'll sit back and watch as they maul you death.\"" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "Akyra scratched her arm and looked away. Such is a weak heartless' fate, but it didnt matter to her now. She sniffed the air once again, the scent of darkness was clear as day to her. She kept her distance from the others for now, still visible, but obviously not interacting with this issue." }, { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "My post got deleted" }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "\"Is that so, what credentials do you lot have? I have been on several hunts throughout Europe and even the Americas, with several hunting licenses and trophies. If you can provide me a modicum of that then I'll listen to your baseless opinion.\"\n\nClayton dismissed Mehki's worries and held up the cage, only to see Xion destroyed the heartless on the inside earning her an angry glare from him before he brushed it off. \n\n\"Clearly You haven't been on a hunt my dear cad. I have several more than I sent out ahead to start tracking the gorillas. That one was only a display piece so Ms. Porter knows what I am employing for... Her sake yes.\" \n\nHe'd then put a hand on his chest and let out a faux gasp.\n\n\"Me, harm the gorillas? I would never dream of such a thing... They wouldn't get the chance...\"\n\nClayton let out a small laugh and then waved his hand, walking towards the deeper forested area motioning for the others to follow. \n\n\"Now then, since I can't dissuade Ms. Porter from sending you all back to the docks... We cannot dally any further. That ape man won't give up the location of these beasts' nesting grounds. If it gets any darker than we lose any possibility of hunting them.\"" }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Yes that's correct.\" \n\nJane would say and listen to what Twilight whispered to her and nodded in agreement. \n\n\"I don't much trust the look of those... Dogs. Scotland is a weird place but I'm sure I'd have heard of something as... Alien as that thing.\"\n\nJane whispered back and nodded at what Clayton said... Ignoring some of the other remarks he said and followed along.\n\n\"So what are all of your names?\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight pinched the bridge of her nose at not Clayton only, but at Xion as well before making her Keyblade vanish and calming down.\n\n\"Right... Lets get going... Hopefully we can get some research done...\"\n\nShe turned to Jane with a cheerful smile.\n\n\"My name is Twilight Sparkle miss Jane! I know one of the two or three other people, his name is Mehki! No clue who the other two are, but im sure they are nice sometimes!\"\n\nTwilight cheerfully spoke walking beside the researcher. She then leaned over to whisper again.\n\n\"I am also a researcher myself, although for more non real things... Like my weapon i showed before making it go away... But another thing i can do is use something you may have saw as a child or some time while growing up... Magic...!\"\n\nShe said quietly before showing Jane her hands before using Blizzard to lightly make a snowball in her hands before she dropped it on the ground as Twilight still showed a cheerful smile." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I'm Xion Kirisame. I'm... Honestly just a magic student who creates her own magic.\" She says with a shrug as she casually lets a few stars appear out of her hand for demonstration \"I have bigger stuff too but I'd rather not destroy the entire site demonstrating.\"" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"And I'm Mehki like what Twili said before and I'm just a wander I suppose\" He said as he mostly wander the worlds he visited to destroy heartless and too explore the new worlds that came about" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "\"I'm... Akyra.\"\n\nThese people were strangers... She didn't feel like spilling her entire life story to them. Although their own willingness to share information about themselves may have motivated her to speak.\n\n\"..And I'm looking for somebody... Or well... Nobody. My other half... If you will.\"" }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Magic? Surely such a thing from fairytales can't exist in real life...\" \n\nJane would ask as she saw Twilight make ice come forth from her Keyblade. It was directly in front of her but couldn't believe something like that could be real." }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "\"It looks like we got out quarry...\"\n\nClayton grinned as the group now could see a gorilla standing on top of the rock in the center, visibly shaken and afraid as several Heartless was around it on all sides, trying to claw to get at it. \n\n\"Ah ha! They've tracked down a gorilla... Now to do what we came here for...\" \n\nHe'd let out a small laugh and then pointed his rifle at the afraid gorilla." }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Clayton!\"\n\nJane yelled out, making the hunter flinch and miss his shot, hitting one of the Heartless instead and sending it to the void wence it came. \n\n\"How many times do I have to tell you we aren't here to hunt the gorillas!?\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"I'll handle this myself... You all stay back and watch...!\"\n\nTwilight then ran up to the gorilla and turned to face the Heartless and got into a fighting stance.\n\n\"You there! I will protect you from these creature! You go and hide for now and i'll take care of them! Trust me and wait until the coast is clear, okay!?\"\n\nTwilight said as she stood in front of the gorilla, buying some time for it to escape." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would run behind Twilight and summoned his keyblade to defeat the heartless surrounding the gorilla he stood beside her in his fighting stance and said \"I can help too\"" }, { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "What the team saw was 4 Bouncywilds, there was 5 at the start but Clayton shot it on accident. The Heartless would turn their attention away form the animal and now to the group, finding human hearts much more preferable. The monkey Heartless jumped into the air and towards the group, each one going in for an overhead slash with their powerful claws to try and injure Twlight, Mehki, Xion and Akyra. \n\n`Strength: 45`" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight would of glared at her target first, but seeing as there were humans without Keyblades being Jane and Clayton, she had to watch her steps accordingly. Twilight simply blocked the incoming overhead claw slash and oddly enough kept holding the heartless in the air with her bladed part of the keyblade she owned. Twilight aimed her free hand and fired a blast of snow at the Bouncywild on her Keyblade at point blank range, indicating she was using Blizzard.\n\nBlock: 34 x 3.5 = 119\nBlizzard: 54 x 6.5 = 351\n\nAP: 140% -130%\nMP: 125% -110%" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs \"Dammit- My magic isn't really made for playing well with others but fine.\" She sighs and just plants her Keyblade into the ground and just casually calls upon a Starfall rushing up to meet the Bouncywild, Senbonzakura style. She just knows these things are so beneath her, she doesn't need to use her Keyblade\n```Starfall: 117 Magic\nMP: 100%```" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "Akyra planted her staff into the ground. As it hit the ground a wall of shimmering scales formed from the darkness in front of her as she used Dark Shield. She put the shield in front of herself, Jane and Clayton. She decided that she would be on civilian watch...\n\n\"I'll support from the rear... You all take them out.\"\n\n```Dark Shield Used``` \nMagic = 176\nAP: 120% -110%" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would block the incoming attack from the heartless defending himself he would try to defend Jane and Clayton from these heartless he would hold his blade and would do Quick Slash and would preform a a quick spin with his keyblade outstretched before finishing with an uppercut slash\nBlock used\nQuick Slash used\nAP:-20% = 100%\n\n16 x 1.5 + 2= 56 damage" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh no you don't! HIYAA!\"\n\nTwilight aimed carefully at the Bouncywild attempting to kick Mehki in the chest, and went for a Strike Raid to catch the single monkey Heartless off guard. She didn't want anybody hurt after all, so Twilight saved her magic for another time. She then grabbed the returning Keyblade above her head and lowered it to watch Akyra to see if she needed help at all, but smiled as Twilight knew she wouldn't need to help.\n\nStrike Raid: 31 x (1.0 + 2.5) = 108.5\n\nAP: 130% -105%" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would smile at Twilight having his back and said \"Thanks Twili\" He would then aim his keyblade as Fire was being made around the tip he would say \"Blaze!\" As he then shot a fire ball at the direction of the heartless that was attacking Akyra barrier trying to do some damage or finishing it off\n\nMP;-15%= 95\nMagic Used:Fire\n21 x 1.5 + 1 = 52 damage" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion notices the Heartless going for the shielded ones but notices Mehki has it and shrugs, recalling her Keyblade to the void or wherever it goes to when she doesn't need it. And so she just sorta heads over towards Akyra to make a point to Clayton once the battle ends" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "Akyra spun her staff, the shimmering tiles from the Dark Shield Warped and turned to form a bubble around Akyra and the two others, as she used Barrier 2. It would be enough to perfectly match the Bouncywild's strength.\n\n\"Ngh... This thing is stronger than expected...\"\n\nShe pointed her staff at the monster, as shards of dark ice formed at the end of her staff, as she shot off a barrage of these dark ice crystals with a Dark Blizzard.\n\n`Dark Shield`\nMagic = 208\nAP: 110% -85%\n\n`Dark Blizzard`\nMagic = 176\nMP: 110 -95%" } ]	88	3,620
68.6	2022-12-04	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "The Bouncywild went for it's flying kick and was left wide open to Twilight's Strike Raid and was defeated by the attack. The other Heartless grinned as it shattered past the glass like barrier and went for another attack, only to be bounced off the barrier once more and knocked back from the recoil only to be hit by the Fire and Blizzard and being defeated in turn." }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "\"Y-You see my Ms. Porter I was only trying to uh... Help that poor gorilla. These er, Hunting dogs Are a bit too zesty you see-\"" }, { "author": "Jane Porter", "message": "\"Enough of your excuses Clayton! You clearly were aiming at that poor gorilla.\"" }, { "author": "Clayton", "message": "Clayton rubbed the back of his neck, backing away from the group once he saw Xion coming closer as well. A black aura would seep out of the Hunter for a moment before a smile showing up on his face. \n\n\"I see... It's a pity what happened to Ms. Porter and her father... Torn apart by savage beasts-\"\n\nHe would say and began to walk off, his arms behind his back as he started to go on. The others would see... Some force pick up a screaming Jane as Clayton would be levitated in the air somehow. \n\n\"Same for the rest of you...Researchers. I only tried to help... Such a tragedy... Now onto finding the Nesting Grounds~\" \n\nThe entire group would then see the two move towards another area. What was left behind here was more Bouncywilds and Powerwild Heartless to buy time for Clayton's escape." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Well that's just great...! You guys take care of what's left... I'll go save Jane, meet me where that jerk took her to!!\"\n\nTwilight called to the other three fighters, and then looked at the area where Clayton escaped off to before using a Cartwheel while holding her Keyblade to push through any of the Bouncywild or Powerwild Heartless that would even try to block her way.\n\nCartwheel: 25 x (3.0 + 1.5) = 112.5\nAP: 105% -95%" }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "\"Got it!\" He would use sliding dash and would start holding his keyblade back handed for a moment and then as he lunges forward towards the heartless damaging it then he begins to stop and spin to deliver a second hit doing some damage to another heartless\nAP:-10%=90\nDamage: 16 x 1.5 + 2 = 56" }, { "author": "Akyra ", "message": "Akyra stood back and sighed. \n\n\"That was irksome...\"\n\nShe would notice the two ~~NPCs~~ walking off and sigh again.\n\n\"Well... Now that we know heartless are here... I don't think they'll be safe alone...\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs and resummons her Keyblade before casually summoning a floating star platform under her feet and summons up a simple Starlove around herself as she flies/hovers after Twilight, mowing down anything in her way with the spinning lasers of death\n```MP: 85%\nStarlove: 273```" }, { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "The Bouncywilds and Powerwilds were much weaker than the previous bunch of Heartless, with them being defeated and bypassed with no real issue." }, { "author": "Mehki The Keyblade Wielder", "message": "He would desummon his keyblade after all the heartless were annihilated he would run to the Direction where twilight has gone" } ]	58	686
319.125	2023-07-12	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of been in the jungle trees of Deep Jungle, looking around the place while walking with her Keyblade by her side.\n\n\"If i remember correctly... Darkdream and i found a strange keyhole shape and caused a massive flooding of darkness... But should i turn my Keyblade during such a similar thing... Would it do an alternate thing for this world...? I dont know but ill put a theory to the test as soon as i find it...!\"\n\nSunset said before trying to find the keyhole shaped object around the jungle." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Sunset would find herself inside a large canopy of trees. It would have appeared to have been a nesting ground for gorillas but that was some time ago. It was a mess of broken branches and decaying leaves. In the center of this mess was a floating keyhole with a familiar sensation of ever approaching darkness encroaching upon it." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"That... That is it! But i have to be alert... Knowing what i did the first time, i can't allow to have any Heartless get inside of it!\"\n\nSunset ran as close to the Keyhole as she could before turning to get infront of the Keyhole and got into a fighting stance with her Keyblade. Whatever she had to face, she had to hope on banking with reasoning with whatever was approaching her and if that didnt work she would had to fight it head on.\n\n\"Whoever is showing up, please step back! I got this covered if you can hear me!!\"\n\nSunset called around her surroundings, seeing if the Heartless would show up sooner or later." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"Ara ara you got this covered~\" \n\nA voice rang from above Sunset and from the darkness of the leaves came forth a feminine, bubbly voice. They playfully kicked their feet back and forth from their seated position and let out another laugh. \n\n\"A New Kind of Shadow is approaching, girl draped in darkness... Or would Girls Be more apt of a moniker? You'd make a lovely subject either way ♥️.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset turned to the voice, and was mildly confused to hear another girl of sorts speak to her.\n\n\"A new kind of... Shadow...? And how do you know about Darkdream's existence?! Or at least... What USED to be Darkdream's existance...\"\n\nShe aimed her head down to the grow before shifting her focus on the girl with a black coat.\n\n\"Whatever you are, i am more than willing to see what the new Shadow is!! But whatever your planning i will shartter it without warning... You hear me!?\"\n\nSunset called out before she got ready to fight whatever was coming if it was a Heartless or not." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"Oh I am aware of lots of things! It's part of my job after all~\" \n\nThe cloaked woman would let out an infectious giggle and waved her hand, conjuring a Dark Corridor and pulling out a bag of snacks to eat. \n\n\"Though will this help you atone in your heart for the world you sent to black? This is what I love about my job... Seeing how the human mind works to fix their own hypocrisies through flawed logic... Oh! But this is all geared towards a thesis I assure you.\" \n\nWith that the girl would use her hand that wasn't digging into food to point at the floating keyhole in question. \n\n\"This is something beyond a Shadow... Before I presumed that Neoshadows were the apex of the Shadow line... But its existence proved me otherwise... I shall call this next Shadow a Novashadow~ 💕\"" }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "With those final words, darkness exploded from in front of the keyhole and a humanoid figure would literally rise out of the shadowy goop leftover from the blast. It stood a little under twice Sunset's height and unlike other Shadows, made no twitchy movements only stared at the girl with glowing gold eyes like a lion staring at a helpless gazelle moments before diaster." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of been surprised to hear the shadow's name but became terrified at the Novashadow but then remembered what Darkdream told her long ago. She had to survive for the safety of her survival in this dimension. Sunset shook her head rapidly before getting into a fighting stance.\n\n\"I won't forget you Darkdream... And when i do find a way to bring you back... I will set this right for us both!!\"\n\nSunset then activated Rainbow Power with her hairline gaining blue and orange added colors with a jagged rainbow aura. Should the Novashadow notice it, there was darkness indeed, but there was in fact some light within Sunset Shimmer's heart after resolving her loss of Darkdream Shimmer. Without warning she then channeled a dark hazy cloud on her Keyblade before firing a Dark Haze stream of energy at the Novashadow to try and damage it, as Sunset followed up by running at the Novashadow and sent a Firaga Slicer to slash the Heartless a bit hard before casting Dark Fira to damage the Novashadow a third time and launch herself back to try and avoid melee range of the Heartless.\n\nRainbow Power: Turn 1/10\n\nDark Haze: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 45 = 239\nFiraga Slicer: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 45 = 239\nDark Fira: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 25 = 219\n\nAP: 105%\nMP: 135%\n\n\"What the—\"\n\nSunset had been directly hit by the right claw attack against her back, but now that she knows the Novashadow was behind her she had a plan. She turned around and activated her Magic Boost power on her Keyblade, before standing her ground and used a three hit combo against the Novashadow and did a fourth move being a Bone Crusher against the Novashadow's chest and stomach. After that she fired a Magic Pulse to damage the Novashadow further and jumped back away from the Novashadow, before firing two Dark Thunder spells above the Novashadow to keep the pressure going.\n\nRainbow Power: Turn 2/10\nMagic Boost: Turn 1/5\n\nThree Basic Strikes: 31 + 4 x 1.0 = 35 Per Hit\nBone Crusher: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 45 + 10% = 263\nMagic Pulse: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 30 + 10% = 248\nDark Thunder x2: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 15 + 10% = 233\n\nHP: 1,288\nAP: 75%\nMP: 105%\n\nSunset had no choice but to now deal with six enemies now, as she used a strong Barrier to protect herself from both the Shadows and Novashadow's Rush attack, although taking some damage from the Novashadow due to the shield being too weak for most of the barrier to handle. She then suddenly smirked at the Novashadow within her somewhat cracked barrier, before using Firaga Slicer as a spin attack to attack all five Shadows and the Novashadow as soon as the barrier faded to try and push back the six enemies and/or defeat most of them. After the fire around her fade she fired a Pulse Bomb at the Novashadow at full force, attempting to keep the pressure up as she chose to risk it all and fired three Dark Fira spells at the Novashadow despite the effects being less effective compared to her other attacks.\n\nRainbow Power: Turn 3/10\nMagic Boost: 2/5\n\n\nFiraga Slicer: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 45 + 10% = 202\nPulse Bomb: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 60 + 10% = 219\nDark Fira x2: 45 + 10% + 6 x 3.5 + 25 + 10% = 241 Per Shot\n\nHP: 1,222\nAP: 10%\nMP: 55%\n\nSunset quickly put up another Barrier to minimize some of the damage from the Shockwave, but ultimately it shattered and due to her feeling her exhuastion kicking in, she had no way to defend the other three slash strikes causing her to skid backwards from the last slash in the combo. However she smirked before pulling an Elixir out and popped the top off before drinking it, restoring her completely back to full power.\n\n\"Alright bud... You wanna dance? I will enjoy this dance than...!!\"\n\nShe called to the Novashadow before activating the Spell Weaver Command Style, as she gained a purplish white aura around her inside of the jagged rainbow aura. She then ran forwards and jumped above the heartless before Sunset sent a Prism Rain at the Novashadow from above. Afterwards she went with another Firaga Slicer at a downward slash position to slash it hard. Next up she threw her arms out as a Thunder Surge covered herself to try and zap the Novashadow, before finally running and smashed the Novashadow's stomach with a Bone Crusher. Afterwards from all the attacking she jumped back and got into a defensive stance.\n\nElixir Consumed: Full AP, MP, and HP\nRainbow Power: Turn 4/10\nMagic Boost: Turn 3/5\nSpell Weaver: Turn 1/5\n\nBarrier (Before Elixir): 189\nPrism Rain: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 60 + 10% = 290\nFiraga Slicer: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 45 + 10% = 274\nThunder Surge: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 30 + 10% = 257\nBone Crusher: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 45 + 10% = 274\n\nHP: 1525\nAP: 75%\nMP: 185%\n\nSeeing the the incoming hard headbutt, Sunset smirked as she used Barrier yet again to minimize some damage from the incoming damage but still getting hit a bit. But then deep within Sunset heart should the Novashadow see it, the small light continued to grow brighter oddly.\n\n\"I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO WIN, YOU HEAR ME YOU HEARTLESS!? NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS... NO MATTER THE RISK... I... WON'T...\"\n\nSunset yelled before aiming her Keyblade with a sudden Dark Fira, but the fire grew with it turning back to its original color for a normal Fira.\n\n\"*I WON'T GIVE UP FOR THE SAKE OF MY FRIEEEEEENNNNNNNNDS!!!!*\"\n\nSunset roared at the Novashadow as her darkness from her magic spells had disappeared complete, as she unleashed a triple torrent of three Fira Spells to knock the Novashadow back hopefully. Afterwards her darkness and light began to equally shine brightly in her heart, as she fired off three Thunders on top of the Novashadow to keep the sudden offense going. She then dived down at the opponent Sunset faced and slammed another Firaga Slicer into the Novashadow's chest, before keeping the blade on contact with the Novashadow as she used two Fire spells to scorch the heartless's body before jumping backwards and letting it burn.\n\nRainbow Power: Turn 5/10\nMagic Boost: Turn 4/5\nSpell Weaver: Turn 2/5\n\n\nFira x3: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 25 + 10% = 248 Per Shot\nThunder x3: 45 + 10% + 6 + 5% x 3.5 + 15 + 10% = 237 Per Shot\nFiraga Slicer: 274\nFire x2: 248 Per Shot\n\nHP: 1,480\nAP: 45%\nMP: 35%" } ]	120.5	2,553
133.5	2023-07-13	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of been scratched across the face directly from the unexpected attack. She then chucked a blue cube into the air as she and the Novashadow were in close corners as it glowed and vanished, signalling a Hi-Ether being used and hoped to catch the Novashadow off guard with the item thrown above herself and the Heartless. She then smirked before using another Firaga Slicer while she hoped the Novashadow was seeing the Hi-Ethan kick in to dash and slice through the Novashadow to get behind it, and used a Magic Pulse to blast the Novashadow in the back to push it forwards from its point of view. After she blasted the Novashadow with another Fira spell, as well as shooting two Thunder spells above the Novashadow a few moments after her Fira spell went off as a final ditch effort to finish or weaken the Novashadow badly. After she did her attacks that made a smoke cloud, Sunset then called to the Novashadow while aiming a hand clouded with a darkness fog.\n\n\"That's enough, Novashadow!! Please... Listen to me for a second if your still alive!! I don't want to end you... And i KNOW you don't really want to fight me to the death either since im part of the darkness clouded by my past... I am sorry for hurting you...\"\n\nSunset made her Keyblade disappear before walking towards the supposed Novashadow in the smoke.\n\n\"I know you don't want to accept it... But we don't wanna end each other... I just wanna say to you...\"\n\nShe stuck a hand out calmly towards the smoke cloud before tearing up on the right side of her face before saying something unexpected.\n\n`\"I am sorry for hurting you... And i forgive your actions Novashadow...\"`\n\nThis made her Element Of Harmony necklace glow slightly before the necklace stopped glowing.\n\n\"If your still alive... Do you forgive me too...?\"\n\nHi-Ether: +50% MP\n\nRainbow Power: Turn 6/10\nMagic Boost: Final Turn\nSpell Weaver: Turn 3/5\n\nFiraga Slicer: 274\nMagic Pulse: 257\nFira: 248\nThunder x2: 237 Per Shot\n\nHP: 1,220/1,525\nAP: 15%\nMP: 30%" }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "With its slash connecting, the Novashadow charged in for another attack. The usage of the odd cube did catch it off guard in confusion just enough to be hit upside the chest with the Firaga Slicer like planned, letting her pass right through it and blast it in the back with the Magic Pulse. The final blasts of the Fira and Thunder spells managed to fell the beast and knock it to the ground. It wasn't Quite Dead yet but on the verge of it. \n\nThrough the black smoke, it heard Sunset's words and weakly tilted its head utterly confused about why She Would be acting this way. But this was the end of his Heartless as the darkness that made up its body slowly faded away to nothingness and the crystalized heart of the Novashadow flew away and up into the air. \n\n`HP: 0/3,000`" }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"C'est manifique! You managed to fell the Novashadow... What a surprise for our reforming herione...\"\n\nThe woman in the black robe would clap in applause before slowly standing up in the branches she sat in and stretched her arms, letting out a small groan. \n\n\"Now what will you do mademoiselle? Time is of the essence lest you want to attract more Heartless here to try and nab that Keyhole.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"You know... If Darkdream was here she would of loved to sink this world... But very well... Time to see if this theory works out...\"\n\nSunset the summoned her Keyblade once more, before aiming at the keyhole as she charged a small light orb from the tip of it. She then fired a thing light beam towards the keyhole and tilted her Keyblade to the side to see if this was enough to lock the keyhole fully." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The light from the Keyblade shot forth and hit the Keyhole in a grand explosion of light. The Keyhole of the world now being locked and safe from the darkness." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"I see...\" \n\nThe woman in the cloak would say and bring their hand to their chin, watching the world being sealed. \n\n\"That's an interesting mechanic of the worlds... So that is how it works...\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset then noticed her theory work in perfection, as she smiled before looking at the mysterious person with a serious expression and got into a fighting stance. Sunset seemed to be a bit angered from the person in the coat's actions\n\n\"Alright, the jig is up! Who are you and what will you do now?!\"\n\nSunset called to the person with the coat while Sunset's light and darkness continued to shine brightly and equally amongst each other." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"Who am I? Mmmm... Just a Nobody I guess?\"\n\nShe would say with a shrug and began to laugh at her own bad joke and looked back at Sunset. \n\n\"But I got the information I wanted and could very much leave if i so desired! The Novashadow is strong... But not strong enough... Does a purer darkness of the Shadow line exists past that is now piquing my interest.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"A Nobody... And another Shadow stronger than that Novashadow... And you wanted information?!\"\n\nSunset then began to aim her Keyblade and charge up a Fira with what was left of her mana pool. But then oddly enough the Fira disappeared and she lowered her Keyblade.\n\n\"You got most of the information you got outta me and that Novashadow... I suggest you get out of here before i change my mind about letting you go instead of blasting you with the flames of my old friend...\"\n\nSunset then looked down at her Keyblade oddly, and sighed strangely before making it disappear.\n\n\"No matter what threats me and my friend have to beat down... No matter the risks we take and share...\"\n\nSunset the swiped her arm to the side and called out to the myterious person.\n\n\"We WILL not give up on fending these worlds from the Heartless!! Even if... One of my friends is like them...\"\n\nShe called out before getting a flashback to Little Wiz, remembering he was a Heartless himself but shook the feel off." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"Oui, it is part of my job...\"\n\nShe would proudly say and show no reaction to the Fira being charged in her direction and covered her laugh with a hand. \n\n\"I assure you mademoiselle, if your current state it is not scientifically possible for you to beat me... You seem far too exhausted from fighting the Novashadow...\"\n\nThe Nobody would then wave her hand and created a Corridor of Darkness. \n\n\"That is a nice speech... I wonder if the people in San Fransokyo would say to it.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset's eyes widened as she remembered the world she had first sank into the darkness, but smirked oddly.\n\n\"Oh trust me... I've been to a high school in my dimension and everyone there cheered me on against three girls with siren-like capabilities! You expect that world to turn against me like that high school first thought of me after Twilight saved me from causing more harm...? Because let me tell you...\"\n\nSunset would of began to talk about the Dazzlings suddenly as the darkness and light that once emanated around Sunset's heart began to channel on her lowered left hand like a burning fire of black and white flames. She then held the fire like a Keyblade strangely and aimed it at the girl Nobody.\n\n\"If you think i'll EVER give myself into the darkness a second time... Then here's my rebuttal... I already AM still committed to the darkness, and i will use it for the good of all people!! You hear me?!!\"\n\nSunset called at the girl Nobody, as the fiery fist extended to the length of a Keyblade strangely..." }, { "author": "Mysterious Person", "message": "\"Was that the time when you cried when you lost? Or was that another time you lost against Twilight... Maybe next time I shall battle you for even more data. Au Revoir~\" \n\nThe girl laughed and gave an over the top wave, then walked through the corridor, vanishing into the darkness." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The Keyblade in Sunset's hand became a battleground of light and dark, before vanishing altogether. What appeared next was a sword like keyblade, with an angeleic and demonic wings for the guards of the blade: The Way To the Dawn." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset looked at the new Keyblade, before closing her eyes and snapping them back open with a serious expression on her face. She then looked back where she came from and ran back to her Teeny Ship.\n\n\"No matter what happens... I will save these worlds from the darkness... I am not a coward to it no more... I am...\"\n\nSunset then jumped up before she landed on the Teeny Ship's cockpit.\n\n`\"I am Sunset Shimmer, the Element Of Forgiveness...!\"`\n\nShe said out loud before closing the cockpit window and took off towards a safe place." } ]	90.5	1,869
194	2023-09-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "The means of how they got here did not matter.\n\nNo, as one Sapphire Lastname found herself lost in the jungle, making her way through the verdant forest floor, the whole world seemingly teeming with life, it was not one of the world's residents that met her.\n\nWith a colossal thud, something hit the ground behind her. Standing at an impressive height and even more impressive width, a mountain of a man rose up to greet her with a toothy smile.\n\n\"Hey! Youuu must be Sapphire!\" Brad laughed. \"Th' name's Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfrais tha third! Vagabond prince from a fallen world! An' fer the next ten minutes...\" \n\nHe summoned his classic Big Stick, heaving the large club over his shoulders and puffing out his chest. Something burned in those blue eyes. Despite his smile, there was something... Intense in his expression. \"I'll be yer worst enemy!\"\n\nHe took a long stance, like a bull ready to charge, his shoes scraping the soil as his grin widened. \"Consider this yer official welcome ta the Storm Riders!\"" }, { "author": "Information Bar", "message": "Information: Run." }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire finally made it out of the thicket before slowly turning around meeting the ginormous man who had brought her here. \n\nInstinct told her to stay and fight until he mentioned his name and then she realized he could just as easily squish her. She gave a nervous chuckle as she slowly backed away before making a mad sprint for it. \n\n\"How did I end up in this mess!!\" She exclaimed out trying to make as much distance between her and Chaesbaergar-WythFrais. Then she got the idea that she could use her magic as a way to build distance.\n\n\"Blizzard\" She jumped onto the ice path sliding away in style!" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad didn't move as the girl quickly booked it in the ither direction. He simply waited, letting her get her distance in. It wouldn't be any fun if he just caught her right away, after all!\n\nOnce she disappeared from view, riding on her ice path, Brad's smile softened. His cracked the knuckles on his free hand, and closed his eyes, focusing.\n\n\"Aaaalright, this'll be fun.\" He couldn't keep in a girlish giggle. Brad idly tapped his feet against the ground, building up an aura of frost that coated his shoes. His muddy memory demanded he cry out 'WHERE IS MY SUPER SUIT' but he elected to ignore it.\n\nInstead, he got a running start, leapt onto Sapphire's ice path, and began to grind afterwards. His ponytail whipped wildly in the wind as they shot through the jungle with frozen speed, as he quickly began to gain on her.\n\n\"Heh! Sorry! The ice schtick is taken!\" Brad laughed. \"Hope ya don't get cold feet, though!\" He spun his Big Stick in his off-hand, icy power building on the shaft. Still grinding, he aimed the tip at Sapphire... And then just a few feet in front of her. \"Blizzara!\" \n\nA circle of magic opened begore the runner. A wall of stark white ice burst into reality as the pair rapidly hurtled towards it." }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire thought she was safe but forgot the most important thing. The law of gravity! It was only natural he would catch up so soon to her. \n\nShe clicked her tongue as she tried to build up more speed before watching as an icy wall formed infront of her. With last second thinking she dove to the left into nearby brush just barely grazing against the wall. \n\nNot giving herself a chance to breath she began to make a run for it pushing through the dense forest. \n\nShe came onto an assortment of vines not realizing that she had climb up to the tree top. She could use the vines to swing off of given she had enough energy for such an arduous task. \"Come on Sapphire just like with the kids and the rope\" \n\nShe hesitated trying to work up the courage to make the leap." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad was impressed. This girl had some reflexes on her! He didn't even move, just bashed through the wall and kept on going. Snowflakes trailed from his coat, and he shook off the remaining shards.\n\nIn that moment, he'd lost her. But that was fine! She could only flee for so long after all.\n\n\"Oh Sapphyyyy~!\" Brad sang, his jovial tone not at all matching how frightening this situation had to be. \"Come out, come out wherever ya are!\" He laughed. \"I won't hurt ya! I'm super good at not breakin' my toys!\"\n\n...Maaaaybe laying it on a bit thick, but he never got to play this role! Maybe there was something to this villain shtick after all! But that wasn't making Sapphire visible to him. So, next best thing, attack blindly.\n\n\"FREEZE RAID! FREEZE RAID!\" Brad began hurling his Big Stick wildly, supercharged with icy energy. It spun like a propellor blade, effortlessly tearing through foliage and leaving a path of frozen destruction in its wake. And his aim was getting better, as he effortlessly severed a branch that sat Just* Too close to Sapphire for comfort.* \"C'moooon! Let's play some more!\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "\"Shit!\" Sapphire was not one to swear, infact she would be the one to reprimand her parents for saying swear words in front of the children. However now is not the time to think back on such memories he was getting closer and she did not feel like looking death in the face just yet. \n\nNext thing she knew she jumped towards the vines grabbing onto one as she clung for dear life. \"Okay just gotta swing for the next one\" She began to swing herself back and forth building up momentum as she made the inevitable leap to the next vine. \n\nShe looked back which was a big mistake as she Brad coming for her and calling out to her like some 80 horror movie killer. \n\nThis caused her to begin her swinging motion, leaping from vine to vine each jump getting more difficult than the last. She was not built for this kind of training and it was showing." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad looked up finally, surprise in his expression. \"Hey! How'dja get up there?\" He laughed, genuinely curious. \"Maybe ya are cut out fer this thing. Breezy an' Cid'd definitely be hanging out in tha trees, yukkin' it up all day.\"\n\n\"I'll be honest. I didn't know if a lady like ya was fit fer the Storm Riders. But ya surprised me!\" He chuckled, twirling his Big Stick and stabbing it into the ground. \"Guess that means I gotta treat ya like one then.\"\n\nHe sighed, cracking his neck. \"Just a shame I gotta ask ya ta Slow Down.\" It was a weak spell, and he knew that. But it was definitely what he needed right now, especially since he was Explicitly* Not trying to kill her. So the surge of magic that left him was only blindingly fast instead of devastatingly so. Ticking clocks threatened to encircle Sapphire in a prison of sluggishness if she didn't react.*" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire felt her energy begin to sap out as she struggled to hold onto the vines just then she felt the presence of magic heading her way as she noticed Brad made a mention of slowing down. \n\nWhatever the spell was she rathered not find out and thus she let go of the vine letting her body fall towards the ground. She turned her body casting water just in time to catch her fall before she fell to her death, \n\n\"I may not be physically strong or athletic but I know a spell when it comes my way!\" Despite that she went to go make a run for it finding her movement to have been slowed. It appears she was not so quick to dodge the spell. She then clicked her tongue as she regretted not learning the Esuna spell but that didn't bother her for she had another idea. \n\n\"Time for me to roll on out of here if you don't mind.\" She covered herself in a barrier as a rush of water hit the barrier sending her rolling like a hamster in a ball while her body moved slowly her spells didn't appear to be as affected by it." } ]	215	1,746
236.375	2023-10-01	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Huh! Impressive! Cid and Furo were pretty handy with spells, but Cid's felt more like a natural consequence of his destructive tendencies, and Furo was just a huge nerd. But he didn't really think either of them considered traditional 'magic' their foreplay. Sapphire was fulfilling a pretty fundamental hole in their composition as an explicit magic user. And to so effortlessly find an out! He could affect her speed, but her magic was something he could not touch.\n\n\"Woah! Super Sapphy Ball, huh?\" Brad joked, giving chase. He was able to keep pace with Sapphire's sphere, but only just barely. If his magic was definitely lacking, his speed was second place. \"Careful! This course has Hazards!\"\n\nHe flexed a palm, silently shifting his stance- as though entering a form. But the transformation was silent, and his cast, effortless. \"BLIZZAGA!\" A massive circle of azure runes bathed the surrounding area. Frostbitten winds filled the jungle, seasons changed in a snap. Walls of ice erupted in the snowy burst, creating an arena of solid frost. The castle courtyard to this royal duel. \n\nBrad hummed goadingly. \"Looks like there's nowhere to run, an' ya still got five minutes. Got any other tricks, H2O?\" He swung his Big Stick around, taking up a combat stance." }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire couldn't stop her barrier in time as it crashed into an icy wall breaking upon impact as she laid on the cold ground trying to think of what she could do. \n\nShe watched as Brad took on the combat stance causing her to jump to her feet almost slipping on the ice before regaining her balance. She continued to think before realizing the Ice is basically frozen water and wondered if she could her own magic to warp it. \n\n\"Hmmp I'm not done just yet!\" With a snap of her finger a roaring of water was heard as she created her own wall with a torrent of water to block the two from each other. \"Wateraga!\"\n\nShe took the chance to look at the wall it was a strong spell, stronger than her basic fire spell to do anything to. Her left hand became cloaked in fire and her right hand cloaked in ice as she did a spin chipping away at the ice with her Ice Breaker ability. \n\nShe had hoped that her water wall would be enough as she chipped away at the wall infront of her slowly but surely she could make it. Right?" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad's eyebrows continued to rise. Both at this girl's reticence to fight him, and the skillful magic she was putting out. Brad danced backward, avoiding the torrent of blue. Even with the gap between them, he wasn't sure he wanted to take that head on. But he wasn't too concerned. Those walls were made of solid ice! Leaning on his Big Stick, he waited confidently for her concentration to break. Then, she'd be c-.\n\nShattering glass tore through the air- or rather, shattering ice. Cyan shards splintered outward as Sapphire's assault tore through the walls- a grim reminder of just how far Brad's own magical ability had to go. A bead of sweat rolled down his head as she was able to make her escape.\n\n\"Dammit! O' course those two wouldn't know anythin' about defensive architecture!\" Brad snapped his fingers. That Slow wouldn't hold her for much longer either. He snapped his fingers again, but his veins burned in response. Not enough magic. Shit, he'd burned himself out playing with this girl. Hurriedly, Brad rushed around the wall of water, his high-speed hops only doing so much to help him catch up. \"N-Not so fast!\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire finally felt a glimmer of hope as her assault gave her a means of escape not wanting to take the chance she leaped through the hole she had made her body gradually cleansing itself of slow. \n\nJust before she made the dash away from Brad she looked back to see him rush through her Water spell, thankfully she had plenty of magic left in her she took on a smug grin as she pointed her hand towards the hole she had made as light shot out from her hand.\n\nThe light cloaked Brad in a weak barrier that could be easily broken as she began to jogged away from the Ice arena. \"Sorry would love to stay and dance but this princess has to take your offer next time!\" She yelled back waving her hand at him. She was thankful her ability to have broken through the wall but she couldn't stop now for Brad's own stamina far outmatched her own and she could feel herself growing more tired." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad was a lot of things. Physically strong, incredibly tough, and weirdly good at the flute. But prepared with a quick reaction time? Nope. The flash of light blinded him. \"GAH!\" He stumbled, dropping his Big Stick as he was wrapped in the barrier's embraced. Trapped in a spherical prison, Brad bounced backward, each one taking him backward another half dozen feet.\n\n\"AH! BWAH! UGYAH!\" The prince shrieked, as he connected with one of the remaining ice walls. The barrier burst around him, and he dropped straight down ten feet, hitting the ground with a thud. \"Oorf...\"\n\nBrad groaned, dusting himself off as he struggled to his feet. \"Alright, alright, she got me. An' with...\" He pulled out his Gummiphone, checking the timer. \"Fifty seconds on the clock. Gotta say boys, I think she's a keeper. Can't let meself get beat by a girl though!\"\n\nBrad clapped his hands, and vanished. With the iconic Dragon Ball swish, he was in front of Sapphire, perfectly timed for her to run straight into him. \"Hiya!\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire was chuckling as she thought she was in the clear before running into him feeling herself bounce back onto the ground. \"Ow what the!\" She quickly snapped her head up as she saw the mountainous man block out the sun. \n\nCrap she thought to herself as she tried to figure out someway to get out of this situation, she clutched the ground before remembering she still had one trick up her sleeve but it would risky. \n\nShe crawled backwards as her hands began to glow a soft prism of colors before reaching her hand out and unleashing Prism Rain upon Brad not aiming to hit him but more distract him with the flurry of colors. \n\nShe took the chance to get herself off the ground before stumbling backwards on an exposed root from the jungle trees." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Okay, THIS time Brad was ready. In one smooth motion, Brad resummoned his Big Stick, and raised it aloft. As Sapphire retreated, Brad pushed power into his arm. In response to her rainbow rain, and windmill of radiance would reply, scattering her attack and leaving Brad completely unharmed. \"PRISM WINDMILL!\"\n\n\"Heh! Sorry, lil' lady! 'Fraid ya can't get away so easily!\" He smiled, taking one labored step after another. If she paid close enough attention, she would see- he was visibly panting, sweat soaking his round face. \"The Storm Riders need top notch fighters, an' yer awful close. But if even a guy like me can catch up to ya-!\"\n\n[Doodley doo, doodley doo! Doodley doo, doodley doo!](<\n\nBrad hung his head in shame, as his Gummiphone's timer went off. He reached into his pocket, very slowly, and sighed as he turned the alarm off.\n\n\"Welp.\" Was all he said. \"Monologue rescinded.\" He slipped off a backpack he'd definitely been wearing the whole time, dropped it on the floor, and in a burst of magic, it became... A picnic!? Tartan blanket, thermos full of soup, and a basket overflowing with sandwiches. Brad dropped down onto the blanket, crossing his legs, a comically frustrated expression on his face. \"C'mon! Eat up, then!\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire couldn't believe what she was hearing, the fact that she managed to succeed caused her to leap up with glee. \"That was terrifying! But also exhilarating.\" She walked over to the picnic and plopped herself down next to him as she grabbed one of the sandwiches holding it in her hand as she turned towards him with a happy look on her face. \n\n\"You almost had me with that Ice Arena I was panicking on what to do. You're very talented with magic, actually all of you are!\" She took a bite out of the sandwich as she reached for one of the many thermos' opening it and taking a sip of the soup noticing that it was chicken noodle. \"Although I'm no where near as strong as the rest of you. I was positive you would've caught me\"\n\nShe then awaited his response as she continued to eat the meal, finally giving her body the chance to relax." } ]	239.5	1,891
324.25	2023-10-03	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad brightened at the complement, but remained silent as she told her story. Listening about the fall of her world- Brad actually did not know that, but he sat up a bit as she spoke. Part of him wasn't surprised, it seemed like a running theme with the Storm Riders. But she approached it with a surprisingly cavalier attitude. Even as she told such a sad story, she seemed to have at the very least, started processing it. He was a little proud, and a little envious. Granted, he was at an explicit disadvantage in the no memories department. So what was Cid's excuse? Bad coping skills?\n\nHe brushed the joke aside, listening to her talk, nodding. Factories, huh? An industrial world? He wondered how modern- he hadn't really encountered any worlds remotely close to the foggy memories of his own. He wondered if perhaps it was his own home. \"The Veiled Lands, eh...?\" It didn't taste right in his mouth. He shook his head. \"Guess hailin' from a fallen world's more common than I thought. It sounds like ya did good.\" Brad nodded. \"I think yer gonna fit in nice.\"\n\nHis gaze drifted from her to the basket between them. He took another sandwich, munching on it as he thought. \"Yeah.\" He replied, thinking more on his fuzzy memories. \"I don' really remember where I'm from. I remember-.\" He remembered he had a schtick, and straightened up just a bit. \"B-bein' a prince! Livin' in a fancy castle! All that jazz. And, uh, my dad. The king! He was evil. We fought.\" Dramatically, he raised his sandwich as though it were a skull and he were in a mid stage play. \"An' he bested me. An' my home world fell ta darkness an' I woke up in Traverse Town. Yeah.\"\n\nHe nodded more to himself, but he stayed silent as he sipped at another thermos of what was definitely more soup between each bite of sandwich." }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire nodded as she sipped on her soup listening to his tale. It was tragic and sad but he was far more stronger than she was with trying to prevent it. It then reminded her of her own father wherever he may be. \n\nShe didn't exactly know what to say so defaulted on changing the topic. \" How did you and the others meet? I'm sure they got the same hazing as I did\"" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad seemed grateful to get away from the topic of his own past- which was weird for someone so boisterous about his status. Or maybe it was the topic of his friends. \"Hah! No, not at all. When I met the boys, I couldn't hold a candle to 'em.\" He laughed, downing the rest of the soup and giving a titanic BOOOAAAURLP. \"I was scramblin' around in trash cans when I met Furo an' Cid. Honestly, I don't remember why we all clicked the way we did. We were all lookin' fer answers. We were all nursin' old wounds.\"\n\nBrad set the thermos down. \"They're my rocks. I don't know what I'd do without 'em.\" He waved a hand, and his Keyblade appeared before him. Noblesse Oblige, its black and blue steel shining in the sunlight. \"Cid taught me 'bout worlds and Heartless and Keyblades. Furo taught me 'bout how everything works. They've put up with all my bullshit, n' gotten me outta some sticky situations.\"\n\n\"I owe 'em everythin', I think.\" Brad gazed skyward. \"That's why I can't let anythin' happen to them.\"\n\nThere's a pause. A beat of silence filled only by the gentle breeze and the rustling of leaves. A bird cries out from the treetops, taking off in a flurry of feathers. Brad slowly brought Noblesse Oblige up to his face, looking at himself in the mirror. And for a moment, he didn't recognize himself. The fat, unkempt face, tired eyes and drooping expression he remembered so clearly... It was gone. The eyes that met his burned, and the smile on his face held firm.\n\nHe'd changed, huh?\n\nAnd then casually, he let Noblesse Oblige land across his shoulders, tossing his arms over as though he were hauling pails of water. \"So yeah. That's why I chased ya around with a big stick. Ta make sure ya were a good guy who wouldn't hurt my friends.\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire clutched her thermos as she thought long and hard about herself and how she would exactly fit within the group they all seemed so well connected and she was just some lost girl who got invited in. Though they were all lost themselves at one point that she couldn't help but chuckle. \"You're all so much stronger than me that I can't help but wonder that if it came to a fight if I would be of any use. Or if I will fall behind being protected like some princess who couldn't manage to protect herself.\"\n\nShe gave a heavy sigh as she began to sip more onto her soup thinking more before speaking once again. \"While I won this trial against you, I lost my training with Icidro, and found myself being protected by Furo during a battle where I was of no help. I can't help but wonder if I'd get stronger like the rest of you, or if a keyblade of my own will show up but of course such powers are granted to a select few.\" She gave a fake smile as she tried to cheer herself up and not drag the conversation down. \"I'm glad to hear that you all consider me as part of the group but I would like to help protect everyone else too with my spells i just need to get stronge. I met someone who told me to chase after power if I get the means to and I wonder if I been missing every opportunity. You know what I mean?\"\n\nShe shook her head before waving her hands giving off a forced laugh. \"Ignore me just the ramblings of a girl\"" } ]	379	1,297
220.5	2023-10-04	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Something in her tone worried him. As if something tickled the back of his mind, like something he'd forgotten. Chasing power, huh? Well, she wasn't exactly WRONG. But her phrasing, and her commitment... It made a bead of cold sweat roll down his spine. But he let the moment pass, instead actually focusing on the conversation. \"No, no! Don't worry 'bout it! I was real weak when I met the boys too. Trust me, you'll be hittin' like a truck with that magic in no time.\"\n\nHe wished he could've given her more direct tips, but he was both a terrible teacher and not very good at magic. His level of control was the result of dozens of hours of labored practice, and he was still imprecise. He had watched Furo perform complex maintenance work from across the room using wind alone, and Cid was able to control flames with such precision that he could toast creme brulee to the perfect cracky texture.\n\nHe could at least reassure her too. \"Ya don't need a Keyblade, though! Don't ya know, Furo doesn't have one?\" He figured if the two were dating, that would've come up. \"An' he's jus' as good of a fighter as us. S'jus' a convenience when yer fightin' Heartless. Cid's prattled on 'bout the importance o' one, but...\" His gaze wandered sideways. \"Feels like a burden more'n a blessin' sometimes.\"\n\nThere was a pause before he continued. \"Listen. Who ya were then and who ya are now aren't who ya will be in the future. If ya focus on gettin' stronger, ya will. Plain an' simple. An' you've got us ta support ya!\" He laughed. \"'Sides, yer clearly quite the lil' prodigy. I ain't ever seen anyone use magic like ya! That Water sphere was crazy cool. If ya got anythin' else like that in yer scenario, I'm sure you'll help us beat back some real big threats.\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "She turned to him giving a smile as she nodded her head to what he was saying. She looked up at the sky feeling a bit better now as she finished the last of her soup. \"Thank you Brad. I really appreciate it.\" She leaned back as a breeze passed through and she felt relaxed.\n\n\"I do hope that day comes where I can be of help to you all. Besides that Blizzard spell you used to trap me in was insane! I'll have to learn something like that when I can!\" Something began to nag at her in the back of her mind but she chose to ignore it not wanting to ruin the moment between the two. \"I know I don't exactly need a keyblade but sometimes you can't help but wonder what if.\" Who knows maybe she'll awaken the powers and be worthy of such a weapon." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "\"Yeah! Who knows! I ain't have a Keyblade when I first landed.\" Brad shrugged. Technically true, at least. \"They just kinda happen on ya. I'm sure Cid told me 'bout the process. Somethin' somethin' magic. I dunno. I think ya just gotta have a strong enough Heart, maybe.\"\n\nBrad flipped Noblesse Oblige over, holding it out to Sapphire. \"Here. Maybe if ya rub it, somethin' good'll happen!\" He laughed. \"That's an' old urban legend back home. If ya see somethin' shiny, ya rub it. That brings ya good luck!\"" }, { "author": "Sapphire", "message": "Sapphire placed her hand on the weapon it was her first time being able to touch one it was cool to the touch as she traced the design out. She felt something tug at her as she touched the keyblade and a thought came into her hand. Despite the weapon being pretty big she wondered what it would feel like to hold it. Only thing to do was ask brad if it was alright. \n\n\"Do you mind if I try to hold it? If not I understand completely.\" She didn't want to push any boundaries and began to second guess herself. Already touching it can push the limits but she couldn't help but wonder." } ]	155	882
146.555556	2024-01-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "While traveling the night sky, reminiscing on the state of things, Furo would indeed spot a flicker of light down in the jungle below. Whether or not it was truly whom he was looking for was a different story, perhaps his hopes had been answered?\n\nAfter the initial flicker down below, the area did seem to stay lit for quite some time, giving the inclination that it was someone's campfire." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo gave pause to the light below, it was what he was looking for but he was a little surprised it would occur. He could not pass up the chance, so he needed to be quick before he lost his chance.\n\nThe ship hung in the air before popping open the cockpit. Climbing to the hood, he gauged the distance before letting himself fall forward. He swan dived toward the light while gauging the distance to the ground. He commanded the air to slow his descent and floated the rest of the way down.\n\nHe touched down wondering if he was lucky or not." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Furo would find himself landing nearby where he spotted the light. He was a little off the mark and slowly drifted down into the underbrush, but could still see the light ahead in the woods.\n\nVenturing further in, he would notice the light was coming from the center of a small clearing, and that it indeed was a fire. As he peered into the clearing, he would see a shadow move across the opposite treeline, which belonged to a stern looking older fellow." }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "The man had just left a little shack at the edge of the clearing and set a pot down over the fire. He sat on a log next to it, occasionally stirring it. He did not seem to notice Furo's presence at this point in time." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Watching the old man, Furo assumed he had the right person. Unless this jungle was some type of old person getaway spot, then there was little doubt in his mind.\n\nThough, little doubt still meant he was hesitant.\n\nHe made the conscious effort not to sneak up on the old man for no reason. He rose back into the air slowly as not to make a lot of noise until he hovered above the treeline. \n\nHe sucked in air, filling his lungs, before calmly deflating himself. Calling out and drawing some animal to their location would not be a good look either. He could only scratch his head as he tried to make a decent first impression before intruding on Potentially-Otoka's solitude.\n\n\"...\"\n\nAfter a few minutes, the boy just slowly floated back into the clearing in an attempt to be in the old man's view. He considered what was and was not correct until he simply got frustrated and gave up entirely. He touched down once more and went straight into greetings.\n\n\"Sorry for visiting so late, I'm Furo and I would like a little bit of your time. May I have your name?\"" }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "The man looked up at Furo from stirring the cooking pot. If some people could be read like a book, this man was more like an ancient undecipherable text. No changes made on his face, he simply watched as the boy approached.\n\n\"Seeing as you came here on a Gummi ship, I have no doubt you were sent here by someone. Otoka is what one from the outside worlds would know me as.\"\n\nHe pulled two bowls out from behind the log he was sitting on, before grabbing the ladle and scooping a serving into each.\n\n\"Why don't you join me for a bowl?\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo was hand deep in his jacket as he prepared to fork over his delivery. When offered the bowl, he could only hesitate before accepting it and taking a seat. He was actually fairly hungry, and there was not a rush he knew of; It was also late.\n\nThough, it was more likely he did not want to be left to alone to think anytime soon.\n\n\"Thank you,\" He sat down a looked into the bowl. It was obvious Otoka had been aware of Furo's presence. It did not matter how long, simply that there was no more point in over-thinking things if the purpose of his meeting was already exposed. The pilot simply sipped a spoonful before giving his opinion, \"It's good.\"" }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "The man gave a light smile at Furo's words. It seemed jaded, and almost like he was a little out of practice.\n\n\"Well, I've had a lot of time to get the recipe perfected since my retirement.\"\n\nHe would sip a spoonfull of his own before he continued.\n\n\"It'll never beat what I could get back at home though.\"\n\nHe let his spoon rest at the side of the bowl before continuing.\n\n\"So, since you didn't attack immediately, I assume Kiki didn't send you. And I only gave where I was going to three others. So who sent you, Furo? If I was still a betting man, I'd say it was Straeh.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"It's soup made by an old man in a jungle. It tastes about as one should expect; Good enough for something lacking salt.\"\n\nHe continued to spoon the free meal into his gullet. He was not one to complain about something he did not pay for. If anything he was being fairly lax for not assuming it was poisoned in some way. For the old guy's insight, however...\n\n\"Sure, to all of the things you said. If I was sent here to kill you, I would have to actually care about this Kiki individual. Lucky for both of us, I was sent here to just deliver a scroll.\"\n\nWhich could be some magical bomb now that he thought about it. It would suck for Otoka, but that was an issue they would hash out after he finished the bowl. Actually, seconds sounded good as well since he slept for two days.\n\n\"Can't really remember if I got her name to be honest. Ironic since I can tell you what she looks like but not her name as she sent me to find a man without giving me your description; Just your name.\"\n\nIt was a bit difficult to get the information he should have from people, but at this point he was used to it. It was not a good thing, but complaining about it everytime would not get him anywhere.\n\n\"She was a pretty bluenette with a ponytail. Not very descriptive, but if you say one of three and she says you were a teacher, then you could actually fill me in instead.\"" } ]	128	1,319
144.090909	2024-01-30	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Hah, that's a good one lad. Old man in a jungle, its definitely not inaccurate I would say.\"\n\nHe too ate up on his serving, eventually turning to drink the last bit of broth from his bowl instead of trying with the spoon.\n\n\"Hmm, a bluenette you say? Especially one that would refer to me as teacher? That could perhaps be Aria. She was one of my students, quite some time ago.\"\n\nHe thought to himself for a moment.\n\n\"Sounds like you aren't running on a lot of information. You ought to be cautious operating as such; could get yourself hurt.\"\n\nOtoka grabbed the ladle to refill his own bowl with a second helping, before he offered the same to Furo." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Ah, it was Aria.\n\n\"Already said that, already have, and here I am.\"\n\nFuro set his bowl down. He did not show it, but he was annoyed having to be reminded of all of this like he was not the only individual stressing that fact.\n\n\"My friends got called into a trap set up for some people I'm now not a fan of. Said group headed by this old lady with magical beauty cream, then had to fight to save a bunch of people and stop some machine. My friends, wielding dumb keys that for some reason determine who get genocided or not, were ton convince them both to help out again for a second trap with even less information; Granted it was a world one of them was from but...\"\n\nFuro paused in his unexpected rant as he was forced to mentally relive the events at Radiant Garden. The air stilled in the silence, but finally began moving again once he gave a defeated sigh.\n\n\"...One of them paid the cost for dealing with them. The other thinks he knows best, and decided that he should go it alone despite what anyone else had to say.\"\n\nHe set the bowl down and fished out the scroll and holding it out to Otoka. It did not matter what expression he currently wore on his face, his typically clear blue eyes could not have seemed more downcast.\n\n\"So here I am, handing over a scroll so I can feel better about almost bleeding out in front of your student. No matter what I do I seem to be weak and get left behind. So regardless of what this says, I got to at least be capable of making sure this scroll gets into your hands.\"" }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "Otoka looked at Furo while he spoke and got all of this off his chest.\n\n\"When a keyblade is involved, nothing but trouble follows. I'm sure you've come to the same conclusion that I have.\"\n\nHe reached out and grabbed the scroll from Furo.\n\n\"Mission accomplished, well done lad.\"\n\nHe would open the scroll and read its message. After a moment, he rolled the scroll back up and stuffed it in his pocket.\n\n\"Alright then.\"\n\nOtoka stood slowly and popped his neck and shoulders, working out some of the rust.\n\n\"You say you're weak? Give me your best shot. I'll give you as much time as you need to prepare your most powerful strike.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo watched as Otoka scanned the document. When the old man stood up and asked to be attacked, any of his previous woes fell to the wayside due to being utterly floored.\n\n\"Heh, nice try. I see what you're doing but it doesn't work like that. I'm not attacking you because you asked, and even if I did I couldn't put my heart into it.\"\n\nHe had always acted out of necessity rather than for sport like others. A spar was never lethal which meant he never went all out; A fight was full of uncertainties, which forced his best on the threat of death. Those were the experiences he had so far. \n\nFuro stood up regardless, as whatever was in that letter must have ignited something in Otoka. Being the only one sitting felt fairly uncomfortable with the sudden change." }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Suit yourself lad. Your refusal to attack even when requested tells me a bit about your character.\"\n\nHe hunched his shoulders a little, seemingly un-prepping for an all-out attack from Furo.\n\n\"You're calculating, and fight only when the situation calls for it, am I correct in assuming so?\"\n\nHe smiled and pat Furo on the shoulder. Well, it was meant to be a pat, but Otoka was surprisingly strong, the pat would sting just a little bit.\n\n\"You remind me of myself when I was in my prime.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"...!\"\n\nFuro had to put more effort that be expected to not have his knees buckle under Otoka's unexpected strength. Now he had some understanding why Aria was looking for this man. It left him wondering how things force the man to exile himself.\n\n\"Yeah, I like to think things through.\"\n\nHe could not help but rub his shoulder as he resized up the older man. Furo made a note not to take Otoka head on should a reason for them to fight actually came up. It was telling as Icidro and Brad felt far more comfortable to fight.\n\n\"Did the letter explain what's occured?\"\n\nTo be honest, he did not know what happend besides for what his group was tasked with. He assumed that things had resolved themselves despite Mod-gnik now being gone. Though, he could tell things were gearing up again for the tower crew." }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "The man chuckled a bit at Furo's reaction.\n\n\"Briefly. Aria would not ask for my help if she didn't feel like she absolutely needed it... Things sound like they're turning out to be pretty dire, my boy.\"\n\nOtoka would squat down and pick up his bowl from the log, before standing back up.\n\n\"When you return, tell her that Teach will be back soon.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "'Guess I'm playing the messenger again.'\n\n\"If you want a ride I could take you to her.\"\n\nIt would be faster than starting a game of telephone, but Furo did not plan to press the man at all. He pulled out his blackened phone and cycled through a few applications quickly. One of which he had tried to delete multiple times, but he was forced to concede the effort as fruitless. \n\n\"My ship could be here in a moment if you want to gather any belongings.\"" }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Sure, I suppose that works. You'll have to give me a moment while I go and grab something.\"\n\nHe would nod before he turned around and began to walk off. It looked as if he was going towards his shack, but then went totally around it and off into the jungle.\n\nA little bit of time would pass- maybe twenty to thirty minutes, before he returned. He didn't look as if he was carrying anything on him, but he approached Furo and nodded once again.\n\n\"Good whenever.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo raised an eyebrow but said nothing. If the man needed to use the restroom, then he could have used one on the ship. Then again, not many ships like the Mamu existed.\n\nWhatever.\n\n\"Vespa, lower Mamu down and pick us up!\"\n\nHe spoke into his phone and... Damn. Perhaps he did make a mistake as he had forgotten about his other traveler. Best to make things clear.\n\n\"Requesting pickup for two; A Friend And myself!\"\n\n'She better have gotten the hint.'\n\nSoon a massive ship entered the atmosphere and loomed above the jungle. Light pooled together in one spot before beaming down into the clearing. Furo began to float as the teleporter assessed the passengers." }, { "author": "Otoka, Ex-Keyblade Master", "message": "Otoka squinted from the light as the beam came down.\n\n\"Ah. Gummi ships sure have changed since I was last around...\"\n\nHe would allow himself to be beamed up." } ]	147	1,585
128.111111	2024-02-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook had obtained a book during her travels. It was very old, but told of a hidden valley full of creatures beyond one's wildest imagination - hidden within the deepest parts of Deep Jungle was a sanctuary of fantastic beasts mankind was never meant to see.\n\nThese rumors have led her to this world. While her emotional attachment to Sauria was surprisingly bare, she still had some desire to seek out possible survivors of her world... If for nothing more than answers about her own condition.\n\nShwook soared over the dense thickets of tropical trees, swooping just above tremendous waterfalls and diving down below to bring herself closer to the blue waters of this tropical lake.\n\nShe turned her stride upwards, flying higher as she made a sharp turn to take perch upon the mossy cliffs, which were so tall and grandiose that they could oversee this freshwater sea of pure water." }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "A dark corridor appeared next to the edge of lake water showing a slim figure slink out of it. He took a look around the area surveying it before an audible splash could be heard. \n\nA deep sigh could be heard to those with well trained ears as he began to speak. \"These corridors really need to lead to dry ground. I tire of cleaning my uniform after every mission.\" \n\nHe took out his glass pen as he began to write in the air with it. \"Okay this world is called deep jungle and it's inhabitants are mostly animals.\" He placed a gloved hand to his face thinking for a brief moment before waving his hands in front of the runes as they disappeared. \"Time to scope the area out and see if there's any potential heartless to send that unblinking creep after.\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook, despite being so far away, could see the figure quite clearly with her single eagle-eye. What one earth did the little human just do? Whatever it was, Shwook would like to learn how to do That - assuming that the human did such a thing on purpose. Though, with the frustration in their body-language, maybe they didn't mean to land in the water.\n\nRegardless, Shwook, as was her usual greeting with her own kind, would sound-out to the figure first before going to meet them. Didn't want to come off too aggressively, she needed to know if she was allowed to get close first.\n..." }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "The man looked in the direction of the honk which caused him to begin to move towards the direction he heard it. \"Alright might have found my first heartless for him to deal with.\" \n\nHe continued to write in the air about the strange sound he heard before swiping it away. \"Alright time to figure out what that was.\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook watched the figure begin making their way towards the treacherous footpath up the cliff. That would take an awfully long time to get there with a pace like that... So Shwook stretched her wings, giving it a couple test-flaps... Before jumping off the edge of the cliff and plummeting down the side of the waterfall.\n\nShe'd fly in a few circles, repeating the noise again to get the stranger's attention upwards, then she'd descend to the bank of the freshwater lake.\n\nH O N K" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "He would look up seeing the creature circling around him it was a...\"Flying lizard...?\" He was confused but granted the form most nobodies took and heartless would not be al that surprsing. \n\nHe drew his pen out aiming it at the flying creature above him getting ready for incase it tried to attack him. \n\nHe quickly placed his pen back to his side as it seemed to do no harm so far.\n\n\"As it kept repeating the nosie he looked back up shrugging. \"What do you require my attention?\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook click-clacked, noticing that this human was relatively calm.\n\n\"Curiosity\" She suddenly replied, her voice not necessarily loud, but pronounced over the roar of running water.\n\n\"I saw you fall from that strange fissure in the sky. What brings a human to this land of water and green? I have seen none in this world so far.\"" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "So it speaks he thought to himself, this will probably lead to him getting some sort of talking to for being discovered. How did Xanaro do it some excuse knowing him. \n\n\"Bene' He rubbed his temples as he could not think of anything and just crossed his arms. \"I'm in charge of scouting this world. See if it's in any sort of dangers from threats not of this world.\" Hopefully that answer suffices. He pulls out his pin again more runes appeared as he wrote. \n\n\"The bastardo will surely never go of this. Oh well at least I can confidently write down my mistakes.\" He looked back up at creature once again waving his hand to dispel the writing. \n\n\"Let's say you. Have you seen any sorts of creatures not of this world?\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook rumbled \"...I have not seen much as of yet. I came to this world on a rumor - I heard of a hidden land here called Pellucidar. I hear it habitates creatures that humans call \"Dragons\" Or \"Monsters\", and sometimes \"Dinosaurs.\" I have been called a dinosaur by another, so perhaps I am hoping to find something like that here.\"\n\nShwook warbled a bit, shaking her head - as it seemed the Aether Growths she had irritated her skin.\n\nWhile the Aether Crystals were obviously unusual, it was hard to tell if there was something further off about this stray azhdarchid.\n\n\"I have been mapping this world since I got here, if you would like a look?\"" } ]	134	1,153
132	2024-02-26	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "Verrix pulled his pen out and did a quick sketch of his surrounding area as he studied. \"Bene...\" He trailed off before deciding it wouldn't hurt and perhaps it'll be something of more value to have an aerial map on hand. \n\nHe scratched his cheek before giving a slight nod. \"It'll be most helpful since you're offering.\" Hopefully this dinosaur wouldn't ask of much in return." }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook nodded, pulling out a wooden dowel with which she pulled forth a large stretch of papyrus. It was a head taller than Verrix was - but a suitable size to be held by a creature like Shwook.\n\nThe map seemed to be made of animal skin, and written upon by ink with the faintest odor of fish blood and nightshade. However, the illustrations on the map itself were well-practiced and easy to read.\n\nShwook managed to record a lot of the immediately notable landscapes - including a half-done sketch of the area they were currently in. There were many miscellaneous sites marked with numbers and question marks, largely unexplored and likely hazardous swampland, and random caves strewn about much of the jungle.\n\n\"I have only been here for a day, so it is not my best work.\"" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "He placed a hand on his chin as he began to study the map more. With pen in hand he began to copy it down with his magic before tapping his foot looking at his own rendition in the air. \n\n\"You say you've only been here for a short while yes? The level of detail especially with how thick the tree tops can be from above as well as below is quite impressive.\" His job of scouting became much easier and would actually give him some free time to do his own thing.\n\nHe turned around writing once more in runes as both the map and the writing became small before vanishing. \"I think that should be all set. I thank you for your untimely and accidental assistance\"" } ]	142	396
105	2024-02-27	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook nodded, \"I have a good eye; but only one good eye, I used to have better vision before my... Strange condition. These crystals help me use magic, yet I cannot feel fear nor joy as I once could. Very Strange.\" Shwook put her map away, rolling the papyrus and sticking the dowel onto her backstrap.\n\n\"Ah! I should also ask before I forget; I am also curious about that sky-fissure? It looks like something I may have read about once... It would make traveling easier if I could learn how to do that.\"" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "The man crossed his arms as he began to think before offering up a shrug. \"It's a means of travel that myself and the creatures I hunt use to travel between other worlds. How exactly to do it I could in a lot of trouble for showing you how to do it. The bastardo would never let it go, granted since you have the means for magic you should be able to create one for you to travel through.\" \n\nHe snapped his fingers as a dark corridor appeared behind him. He gave an audible sigh. \"However for some reason when I create one it doesn't appear in front of me or where exactly I would like for it to go\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook bobbed her head \"I see, I can figure it out on my own.\"\n\nShwook clicked-clacked \"...Perhaps it would help if you actually knew where you were going? You seem very new to this world. Have you tried returning to places you are familiar with?\"" } ]	121	315
79.4	2024-02-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "He gave an audible sigh as the corridor vanished and he crossed his arms. \"Unfortunately it still happens even with worlds I'm familiar with, however I'm still new to opening these corridors.\" \n\nHe turned away from Shwook placing a hand on his hip now as continued to survey the surrounding area. \"Well seeing as my mission here if scouting was made short I'm going to need to get back and begin the long task of writing a report.\" A corridor opened up again however it was now in the middle of the lake. He let out another audible sigh pulling his pen out writing some runes." }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook click-clacked, leaning her massive head down to examine the runes herself... Was this how he was doing it? Maybe? She'd need to try it herself.\n\nShe click-clacked again \"Ah, I should introduce myself before you go - I am Shwook... Actually, do you need help reaching that fissure?\"" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "Verrix looked at schwook as he did a flick with his wrist and a several stones formed in the air before plummeting to the ground creating a temporary walkway to the corridor for him. \"No need I learned how to improvise when I need to get somewhere.\" \n\nHe began to walk on the stones as the slowly sunk underneath after each step. He raised a hand up waving goodbye as he begun to speak again. \"The name's Verrix, and you should be careful using these corridors if you learn how to, lest you risk losing your heart.\"" }, { "author": "Shwook", "message": "Shwook honked as he walked away \"You say that like it's anything other than an organ - what is a heart?!\"" }, { "author": "Hooded-Verrix", "message": "\"Something many of us lack including myself. You can call it a soul if that makes anything easier. To understand\" He said plainly as he begun to enter the corridor. \n\n\"It's what makes many of us different from the rest\" And with that cryptic message out of the way he left through the corridor." } ]	69	397
146.833333	2022-11-05	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Ah, what's this? You don't seem to be one of the usual ghouls around town-\"\n\nAs Sunset was swinging her wooden sword about, a tall and lanky skeleton would appear, walking right out of a coffin that closed right behind him. A small ghost of a dog would also bark, leaving Jack's side to fly around the newcomer and then seemingly vanish after a few circlings. Jack would then cross his arms and begin to walk around the girl. \n\n\"Those colors... You must not be from Halloween... Maybe you're from another one of the doors, aren't you! My guess is that you're from the door with the bunny.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of turned her attention towards the lanky skeleton and what got her some sort of fright was the ghost dog. She then stood completely still as Jack flew around her before vanishing. But after a bit Sunset would of heard something about doors which got her more confused afterwards.\n\n\"Uhm... Doors...? ...Bunny? I think you might of gotten that wrong by a long shot sir... My name is Sunset Shimmer, and the only door or in my case mirror was back in Equestria... Which also begs the question...\"\n\nSunset would of looked around the decor upon further inspection from afar. She then finally realized after not noticing it in the first place.\n\n\"Hold on... Halloween? It's that time of the year already? Oh jeez, Pinkie Pie is gonna love this crazy dream im in...\"\n\nSunset tried to keep calm by nervously laughing, before she remembered there was a skeleton and a ghost dog with her.\n\n\"Thiiiis isnt a dream... Ooooh boy...\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"A place called Equestria? I had no idea there was a holiday based off of horses. But if a bunny was able to get one with eggs, then it doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility.\" \n\nJack would say and snap his fingers, remembering something. \n\n\"It's not Halloween yet! So all of us in Halloween Town are here getting prepared to complete the scariest Halloween yet! I, Jack Skellington: the Pumpkin King! Have to outdo myself every year and I even have some new ideas thatl'll scare the brains out of the townsfolk for years to come.\" \n\nHe explained with a wave of his hand and placed it on his chest, walking back towards the coffin he came from. \n\n\"But nevermind me: what's it like in the world you're from?\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset nodded and listened about this new information while following Jack.\n\n\"Well... Equestria technically celebrates all holidays we know, being Easter, Christmas, and even Halloween! It's technically like Earth heheh... But yeah! If this place celebrates Halloween every time, judging by the town's name, then i guess theres no harm for a couple to dozens of scares!\"\n\nShe told Jack with a warm smile. It seemed Sunset was a nice girl to chat with despite being in a scary place.\n\n\"Tell me, what kind of idea will you try this potential Halloween? Because i could help out with whatever you need really... As a fellow friend told me, helping out is what builds a friendship with somebody!\"\n\nSunset would of rubbed the back of her head with a cheerful smile." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"All holidays huh...? Here each Holiday is its own world of sorts, I found the door to Christmas Town not to long ago.\" \n\nJack would say and then twirl his left hand, pointing his index finger in the air. \n\n\"Ah! For this plan, some strange monsters started popping up here and there. It seems like they can't be destroyed but can be defeated. So, this year's Halloween shall be themed around these oddities. I may be a skeleton but I'm not a monster, so me and Dr. Finklestein will see if we can make them more docile to keep everyone safe. I'd ask if you about them, but that might be a stretch unless you have these beasts in Equestria as well.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"No there hasnt been sightings about strange monsters popping up in my world... Though you say they can't be destroyed but they can be defeated, that sounds like a infestation to me if you can't destroy but defeat them... If anything when i woke up here i just got the wooden sword on my back from somebody... No clue who gave me that but it's something to defend myself with at the very least...\"\n\nSunset responded to Jack as she had an idea click into her mind.\n\n\"Maybe i can study them for you to help find a way to keep them in check in terms of aggression! If worst comes to shove, i can repel them with the wooden blade and as well as being able to possess fire magic!\"\n\nShe then showed Jack a hand- sized fireball appear from her hand, which was oddly a weird coloring of purple and black. This even caught Sunset Shimmer by surprised, but ultimately the girl shrug and made the fireball slowly disappear." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Precisely! They appear and disppear from these odd portals, seemingly at will. Making it a real challenge to even catch one to study...\" \n\nJack brought his hand up to his chin, thinking of how to even go about collecting one of these beasts and seeing that Sunset could use magic. \n\n\"Ah so magic exists where you're from too? Maybe I could show you some things as compensation for helping.\" \n\nHe would say and make a block of gray ice between his fingers, showing off Blizzard. \n\n\"I know some fire and lightning magic as well. But let's go see if Dr. Finklestein has a way to trap these oddities for our usage. I can already feel the terror we'll be able to incite with them!\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Odd portals... Okay thats a note to take... But yeah! Magic does exist such as levitation, teleportation, and other types!\"\n\nSunset watched Jack use Blizzard to make a block of gray ice between his fingers and also taken note of that.\n\n\"Right! Maybe then they won't be as aggressive towards your people! And maybe during our way i can figure out how i even got here. Of course, if i do find a way out of this town i can always come a visit whenever i have time!\"\n\nShe said as Sunset began going on ahead through the pathway the two were taking, as well as being careful about what the mysterious beasts would look like." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Magic here in the same more or less, though we use it for a more festive flair! From using Aero Magic to open and close doors remotely from Fire Magic to make ghostly lights. All to make that Halloween night all the more terrifying.\" \n\nJack would say with a dramatic flair as they reached Dr,. Finklestein's tower, sitting ontop of a hill." }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "In the lab was an older man, directly massaging his brain with his hand, trying to think of how to work on this new invention. \n\n\"Darn beasts! No matter what I design, these things keep getting out of their cages!\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of listened to Jack as they went into the lab, which she looked around the lab and noticed all the inventions around her at the moment. But then when Dr. Finklestein mentioned that the beasts keep getting out of the cages, it then hit her mentally of a possible solution.\n\n\"Uh, excuse me sir... But if i may be of help with words of advice, why not figure out a way to possibly prevent their portals from showing up as they escape? That way you can freely study one of them without the worry of them getting out...\"\n\nSunset would of suggested to Dr. Finklestein as then possibilities of captures kept flooding her head.\n\n\"Maybe some pulsars machines to keep the portals from appearing... Or a energy field when encountering one could disable the portals... That way you folks can see what is up with their aggression...\"" }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Huh, who're you?\" \n\nThe doctor would say and close the top of his head back closed. He then grabbed his glasses and moved his wheelchair, moving closer to Sunset to examine her further. \n\n\"You don't seem to be around here...I Am Dr. Finklestein! The greatest mind in all of Halloween Town! To think I didn't try and come up with something like that?\" \n\nFinklestein would say and motor over towards the table with his latest invention. \n\n\"But I shall consider it... Either way, Jack! I have created a device that should allow you to track the portals and find these beasts while they appear. With some help from Sally, I have made some observations about their nature and how they seem to act.\"" } ]	154.5	1,762
91	2022-11-06	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh... My names Sunset Shimmer...! And well then, a device for tracking the portals is actually the best thing for us to find them as of right now! Thanks for that piece of intel Dr. Finklestein!\"\n\nSunset then noticed the latest invention but turned back to the inventor to listen in on how they were in terms of nature and acting.\n\n\"Oh? Well that saves us and the folks here some valuable time then. What do they seem to do exactly?\"\n\nSunset tilted her head slightly as she was curious about the greatest mind of this town knowing something." }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Thanks to Sally's help as well as some other experiments: I have come to a conclusion these beasts function similar to ghouls... Only better looking.\" \n\nThe mad doctor would move and grab a book of his notes and placing it down on the operating table and flipping through the pages. \n\n\"They seem to be attracted to sentient living creatures, bypassing animals and such. Along with eating the 'heart' of a person and raising those killed as one of their own... Much like a ghastly Ghoul. So it was simple to create a lure that resembles the 'heart' that they seem to long after. This still doesn't clue us in on how to eradicate them. They just respawn after their seemingly killed elsewhere...\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "Jack then snapped his fingers, thinking of something.\n\n\"So they are attracted to these 'hearts' right? Dr. Finklestein, can you create the strongest 'heart' you can? If we do that and put it up in the town square, they shall be too concerned to attack other people. Like a skeletal horse to a carrot!\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"That seems like our best option to be fair. A possible lure could attract them into the town square, and then we can interact with them to try and make them friendly towards the other monster folks here... Yeah that seems about right for what Jack is saying!\"\n\nSunset told the two next to her as she got her Wooden Sword out.\n\n\"But incase of the off-chance they seem to want to attack me or specific folks, i can probably defend the town should the lure becomes a disaster. I highly doubt that though!\"" }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"That'll take some time. Then. I need to learn more about what this 'heart' is composed of. I use that word as it is what it appears leave a body when they kill a victim now go! You'll get in my way if you laze about here.\" \n\nDr. Finklestein would say and begin to look over his notes more, massaging his brain directly again and muttering to himself." }, { "author": "Sally", "message": "A moment later, a tall and lanky woman would emerge from deeper in the lab, carrying some ghastly looking food for her father, seeing Jack and Sunset. \n\n\"Jack... Don't tell me you plan on using those monsters are you?\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Exactly Sunset! Maybe even we can use that to parade them out of Halloween Town like a fiendish Pied Piper after the celebration!\" \n\nJack would say and take the device in hand and was about to head out when he heard Sally say something. \n\n\"Don't worry Sally. This is be A-Okay with me, your father and Sunset on the case.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of been surprised by the tall and lanky woman. She was indeed impressed by the height of her.\n\n\"Yeah! If anything, I can go where the portals may show and see how one beast reacts towards me first. That way Jack doesnt get hurt by the incoming beasts!\"\n\nShe smiled to Sally as Sunset was raring to get started in finding the creatures." }, { "author": "Sally", "message": "\"Well, if you're sure... But I still have a bad feeling about this... We don't even know where they come from or why.\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Speaking of which, I'm sure the Graveyard as good as of place as any to start finding them. You can stay here with Dr. Finklestein Sally, me and Sunset shall go and test things out.\" \n\nJack would say and begin to head off with Sunset towards the Graveyard in question." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of followed Jack towards the Graveyard while holding her Wooden Sword, all while looking at the entire town and pathways as the two were walking through.\n\n\"I got to say Jack, this place is really scary the first time i looked at it. But now i know that Halloween when it is time for it is very fun for you folks!\"\n\nSunset complimented the entirety of Halloween Town to Jack. Once they would reach the Graveyard afterwards, she looked around for any signs of any portals appearing from a visual standpoint.\n\n\"So far i can tell this place is huge for these creatures to show... How's the radar device holding up Jack?\"\n\nShe asked as Sunset would continue staring around the graveyard from close and from a far." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "The two of them would arrive at the graveyard: Several pumpkins lined the ground along with an equal amount of graves. Littering the uneven land of hills. Jack would give a small nod to Sunset and the radar on the machine would reliably scan the area and begin to blink. \n\n\"Yes, it's like we say: that's our job, but we're not mean in this town of Halloween.\" \n\nHe would continue on and the radar would start to blink. 3 dark portals would appear in front of them and 3 Shadows would appear, looking around and then setting their golden eyed gaze at the two of them." } ]	80.5	1,092
122.666667	2022-11-07	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset saw the dark portals open up and saw the three shadowy creatures appear and she was now curious by their appearance. She felt kinda bad about how they were the aggressive creatures described to her but they looked small and harmless to her eyes. Sunset walked over while putting her wooden sword on her back before getting as close as she could without making them angered.\n\n\"You three don't seem to be the most threatening things I've encountered you know... I... Feel kinda bad for you three creatures... You don't deserve to be treated as some sort of threat...\"\n\nSunset bent down to one knee slightly and offered a hand to them, showing the Shadows no harm on her hands at all. If the Shadows could feel her heart it would of been a mixture of light and darkness coming from her but it would mostly be darker than usual, which has been locked away but was still sensible." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"I wouldn't underestimate their appearance Sunset. Despite them looking small, they have gotten the better of some of the citizens of Halloween Town larger than the both of us combined.\" \n\nJack would point out and walk closer to Sunset to get a closer look at the Shadows in question. The Shadow in front of Sunset could sense the darkness in the girl's heart. That one Shadow and the others in group didn't seem to attack Sunset and remained oddly docile for some reason." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"That's odd... They don't have some aggression towards me... Lemme try something odd Jack... \"\n\nSunset pitched to Jack before she stood up fully before she cleared her throat as Sunset began to speak.\n\n\"If you understand what I am saying right this moment, jump once in place if so...\"\n\nSunset would of tried to communicate with the three Shadows in hopes they can tell what she was saying to them, which Sunset hoped they could know the english language at the very least." } ]	97	368
224.5	2022-11-09	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Well... Made of darkness? They do appear to be Shadowy creatures...\"\n\nJack would comment as he watched on with interest. As Sunset requested, the middle Shadow would jump in place, while the other two would continue to look around aimlessly awaiting orders." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of nodded to the middle Shadow as she got the clarification by it. She was also however was worried for herself if what her theory was true, Sunset would of had darkness in her heart still.\n\n\"Well then... This confirms another theory... Thanks to the middle shadowy creature... I can tell that they don't really like people who don't have darkness in their very being but with a good amount of the polar opposite being light in said being... Or as Dr. Finklestein told us what a being has... They don't like people with hearts that don't have darkness in them...\"\n\nSunset would of placed a palm on where her heart was and would be in a bit of worry. However, she shook her head and Sunset would move her hand away from the spot. Sunset then looked at the trio of Shadows and walked over and got on her knees.\n\n\"...You three... I know you do want to attack others for their hearts of sorts... And I can deeply respect that honestly... I was like that before... Filled with aggressive intents to get my ways... But then... I learned that there's more to a person if you give them a chance... If you make a friend... You would feel happy for someone that you just made friends with... And if you made an enemy... Sure you can hate them... But there's always a chance to get to know even the darkest of people... So I just got one simple command for this place only for you three and many others you three may know... Could you give these folks a chance to show that can be good friends or allies to you shadowy folk...? If you learn to see their ways... You can see that you don't need to be so angry to you creatures and treat them as a threat... I know it will be a very hard thing to do... But giving it a try is the best thing you three and I can do... Okay...?\"\n\nSunset would of told the three Shadows the command and her reasoning for the order. She even offered a simple hand to the three Shadows to place their claw-like hands on top of her palm." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Well, if they Are Composed of darkness... Then it does make sense that they prefer those that have Darkness... Then could someone tied to darkness could have brought them here? No one seems to be aware of them until a few years ago.\"\n\nJack would tap his skull of a head, trying to think if anything strange happened during the time the monsters started showing up. The trio of Shadows would tilt their heads when Sunset got on her knees, seemingly curious as of what she was going to do. All of them stood silently at her request: not giving off the sense of agreeing or disagreeing to it. Sunset would also notice however, a dark portal appear and another Heartless came onto the scene and this one felt stronger than the Shadows. The Search Ghost Heartless floated in place and the demeanor of the Shadows changed near instantly, seemingly getting riled up and hostile on the side of the Heartless." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Uh oh... Another one just appeared... Guess i have to defend these three as we want to make sure these shadowy folks don't attack the other residents...!\"\n\nShowing some bravery, Sunset got up and jumped over the Shadows and landed on the ground but still a good distance from the Search Ghost Heartless. She glared hard at it as a black and purple outline formed around her body. There was even a slight mist flowing from her feet to her hair.\n\n\"You little jerk... I swear if you interrupt our little discussion... So help me on my mother's grave... I will end your pathetic life in order to protect my new potential friends!!\"\n\nSunset shouted at the Search Ghost before her aura then fully bloomed as a black and purple mist flame. She then grabbed her Wooden Sword from her back and Sunset unleashed a simple Dark Fire into the Ghost Heartless's facial area in a fit of anger, hoping that this leak of darkness could calm the trio of shadows down a bit.\n\nDark Fire: 18 x (1.5 + 1.5) = 54\n\nAP: 110% -100%\nMP: 105%" } ]	208.5	898
119	2022-11-10	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset gritted her teeth before her dark aura grew more as she unknowingly activated Phase Two and went for a Barrier to protect herself as much as she could. But then her voice had a mixture of Sunset's normal and a deeper female voice of an unknown figure while Sunset used Barrier.\n\n\"Too slow...\"\n\nShe said to the Search Ghost while the Barrier faded as Sunset went and used Firaga Slicer to attempt at cutting the heartless in half from the head to its ghost tail. Should this kill the Search Ghost, her dark flame aura retracted back into her body to cancel Phase Two as then her legs and wobbled a slight bit as Sunset looked at the trio of Shadows.\n\n\"You three okay? If that creature makes you angry I can tell how you feel now...\"\n\nSunset placed her wooden sword on her back again and went to the three Shadows. She was a bit exhausted, but still stood strong.\n\nBarrier: 108\nFiraga Slicer: 144\n\n\nMP: 90%" }, { "author": "kaiserhadea", "message": "The Search Ghost went in for it's claw slice, only hitting slashing the barrier and surprising the Heartless. It planned on phasing away from the attack, but it was too slow sadly. The Heartless was sliced in two and soundly defeated, vanishing from sight. The trio of Shadow's eyes went back to Sunset, now that the stronger Heartless was gone not doing much other than staring and awaiting orders." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Oh are you alright Sunset?\" \n\nJack would say and go to try and help the shorter woman back to her feet, still keeping his eyes on the Heartless themselves as he was still wary of them. \n\n\"They seem agitated by that other Ghoul that showed up... Or rather beast. You think that they might have a herd mentality?\"" } ]	85	357
172	2022-11-11	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Yeah... Im fine Jack... But I did note that there was a symbol of sorts on that beast's chest or stomach area... The shadowy folks with us don't have that same symbol... So maybe they are part of the same dark species with just two different groups... That could be a good reason they got angered... That symbol beast makes shadowy folks without one angered...\"\n\nSunset then turned her head to the shadow trio with a look of calmness.\n\n\"You three... If there's more of you around then here's around order for you... My pal Jack is hosting a event for his town... Could you perhaps not hunt for his people's hearts and listen to Jack's commands? Don't worry about me leaving just yet... I'll be here in case any more of those symbol beasts okay...?\"\n\nSunset went over to the middle Shadow and began to pat it's head.\n\n\"Bring at least seventeen more of you folks to the party when Jack calls for it... Then just watch for those symbol beasts and I'll come for those jerks... Alright? If you get the order you are dismissed until we meet here for Halloween..!\"\n\nSunset told the trio of Shadows and smiled before getting up from the shadow before walking backwards to Jack and nodded to the shadowy folk." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"You're right. These smaller Ghouls lack such a thing... I'm sure Dr. Finklestein would love to learn about this for his research.\" \n\nThe trio of Shadows focus on Sunset as she gave them more orders, with the middle Shadow seemingly enjoying being pat. The Heartless would then nod and phase into the ground and vanishing in order to carry out the orders given. \n\n\"You think they'll be able to do that? This will the best Halloween yet if they can pull of bringing that many more Ghouls!\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Im sure if they can take orders from me with darkness in my heart, then there shouldn't be any issue! All we have to do is simply get rid of those other folks with symbols like that ghost we just saw.\"\n\nSunset nodded before smiling at Jack. Then her eyes widened slightly as Sunset had another vital question for Jack.\n\n\"How long do we have until Halloween starts? If it's in a few days I could be able to make it, because I may explore this place a bit longer and possibly find a way out and back in to Halloween Town... But I will stop by when it's nearly time!\"\n\nSunset asked Jack and gave a fair explanation to how long she would have until the major event for the town." } ]	148	516
105.333333	2022-11-12	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Then leave it to us! We can clear them out before Halloween. But we still can't kill them, all they do is come back sometime later... So we might have to do it some time Right Before Halloween...\"\n\nJack would say and cross his arms, tapping the side of his head. \n\n\"Halloween isn't for at least another 30 days. So you're welcome to come back closer to the date and help out once you're done looking around.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Right then. I'll keep researching these creatures out more in different worlds and places. If i find anything out to somehow get rid of the ones with that strange symbol, and not the shadowy folks without the symbol, i will head back as soon as i can possible! Now let's see... If i had a simple way of faster travel... Oh!\"\n\nSunset saw a purple and black colored Teeny Ship just a dozen feet away from her position.\n\n\"Yeah that weird blocky ship should do it! Thanks Jack for the invite in 30 days! I'll catch ya later and remember to follow your goals through and through!\"\n\nSunset began running towards the Teeny Ship and did a proper goodbye wave halfway during said run. Once she reached the ship, she noticed it had simple controls to follow, and began to pilot upwards and flew off." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Then I shall get started on getting everything in order! We'll see you in nearly a month from now!\"\n\nJack replied as he waved to Sunset as she flew off. He would then go back with the others to prepare for Halloween." } ]	96	316
58.965517	2023-06-10	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The citizens of Halloween Town were getting ready for their big day of Halloween: something that they spent all year of getting just right. Several Heartless were amongst them, but for an odd reason or another: they seemed... Completely docile and even helping them decorate the town itself! In the center of the town was the Pumpkin King himslf Jack Skellington making sure everything was moving in order." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Looks like Dr. Finklestein's machine worked out great! These monsters will make the best Halloween yet!\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Above the town of halloween, three ships approached downwards to a safe area to land, one being recognizable by Jack as Sunset Shimmer first landed and got out of her Teeny Ship. \"Ah... Halloween Town... Can't believe i missed this almost!\" She said as the other two Teeny Ships landed next to Sunset's." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "From out of the two ships, Rarity and Rainbow Dash both got onto the flooring, as the duo saw all the decorations in place. \"My stars! This place really DOES go for halloween aspects by a lot!\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Now THIS world i love... Even the Heartless here aren't attacking us because of how scary and dark it is!\" Rainbow smirked as the trio approached the town square." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh Jaaaaack! Im back for the best Halloween yet! And i brought two of my friends with me for help and support!\" Sunset called as the trio stopped walking upon reaching the town square." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi emerged from the lanes between on his keyblade glider and landed on the ground. His keyblade armor and glider both disappeared. The red-haired boy looked normal at first, except for the fact that he was rather pale.\n\n\"This is... Odd... I've never been to a world before that had changed my form...\"\n\nHe looked himself over and seemed very confused." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "And here comes Xion from a Keyblade portal in a much different look than her old ones coming here. Instead of looking like a succubus, she... Looks just like how she did at the arena, full witch and dragon look and all despite not having the form active \"Well if it isn't Rainbow and... Uh... The other girl whose name I never got. Rainbow!\" Xion pulls the ice sword from her back and holds it out to Rainbow Dash, pointed down \"Next time, don't run off before claiming your reward.\" \nAnd then she sees Ika \"Oh boy- Please for the love of all that is holy don't tell me I'm going to have to play keep away from your other self...\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"If it makes you feel any better... I'll only use That Power if absolutely necessary... I can still activate Beacon of Hope without Her Interfering, which is always a plus.\"\n\nIka held a thumbs up." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "Rainbow would take the Claymore and at first felt how heavy was, but putting it on her shoulder to keep it steady. \"Oh yeah... Thanks for the item!\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"If you must know my name is Rarity... But i guess it can't be helped...\" Rarity giggled." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Ah Sunset! Welcome back... And I see you brought some new friends with you.\"\n\nJack would say upon hearing Sunset's voice. He would leap off of the foutain in the center of town and do a bow the new crowd that appeared before him. \n\n\"I am Jack Skellington! The Pumpkin King and Lord of Fright!\"" }, { "author": "Mayor of Halloweentown", "message": "\"And I am the Mayor of Halloween Town... Just call me Mayor for short. Now... What brings all of you here? We are nowhere near ready for Halloween just yet,\"\n\nThe corpulent short man would say as he knocked one of the passive Heartless aside to approach the rest of the group as well." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Everyone, this is Jack Skellington! Like he said of course! He actually was first to see how i thought some Heartless while protecting some other type of Heartless! You see, there were basic shadowy creatures at first, until ghosty-like Heartless showed up and i ended up fending the ones without that symbol we keep encountering!\" Sunset explained to her friends, Xion, and Ika. \"In fact, it was i who told the shadowy Heartless to help Jack out...!\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"That a very long story... But you DO know if they go hostile we are kinda in a pickle, right? We can't trust one world to keep these guys under control...\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Rarity is right... But jeez Sunset, you became an egghead like Twilight by this point...!\" Rainbow giggled as she had flashbacks from her home dimension." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi looked at the heartless and raised an eyebrow.\n\n\"I guess... My business here deals with these creatues. I have never seen them this peaceful before. They are usually more hostile and try to... Er... Tear people apart. My job is a prevenative measure, or to free the... Spirits, of those which these little guys devour. I guess you could say I'm somewhat of an exterminator if these creatures act like pests.\"\n\nSome truth mixed in with some lies. He was always told about keeping the world order, so it was hard to put it in a way that would make sense to the locals without giving away too much information." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I've obliterated a good number of them myself in my limited time. Most of them tend to go down pretty easily.\" Xion says casually as she yawns a bit \"So like... Why are we here again? Everything seems pretty peaceful.\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Ah yes! This is thanks to the machine our lovely Doctor Mr. Finklstein created! It makes these creatures passive as long as it stays active. So far we've had no problems and we'll be using it as the main attraction for this year's Halloween!\" \n\nJack would say with an estastic tone in his voice and petting one of the more docile Shadows that walked by. \n\n\"Those ghosts are even docile now too unlike before.\"" }, { "author": "Mayor of Halloweentown", "message": "\"We did have some... Tragedies with these creatures in the past. But if we can turn these around I'll... I-I mean this will be remembered as the greatest Halloween yet!\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "A device that makes heartless docile? Ika blinked a few times after hearing this.\n\n\"That is.. Outstanding! How does it work? Er... If you don't mind sharing.\"\n\nSomething like this might be the key to turning the fight against darkness around. If heartless stopped turning other people into heartlss or stopped pouring into worlds, it could give them enough time to close whatever door that 'Nobody' wants them to close." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Let's hope so Mayor... Luckily i'm here to help out if things turn bad!\" Sunset said to the mayor before smiling." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"This could keep the Heartless in check for us to find th—\" Rainbow said before she was punched in the head by Rarity, ultimately cutting her off." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Don't you dare give away classified information Rainbow! I swear you can forget this easily...\" Rarity crossed her arms and sighed." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Why exactly is that classified information? I'm afraid I don't really get it. Why do we get to know but others don't?\" Xion asks curiously as she decides to slip closer to Rainbow ~~because she thinks she's got the best shot with the tomboy~~ for no apparent reason" }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Yes yes... My genius proceeds me I know...\"\n\nThe electric sound of a wheelchair filled the air as the mad doctor himself showed up in the center of the Halloween Town, an event that was a rarity with how recluse he usually is. \n\n\"I should say it was both easy and difficult... For other people. I had to break down what these creatures want to their most basic of components! From there, these beasts follow it like an ant follows their Queen.\"" }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Oh, well there is the man himself! Dr. Finklestein.\" \n\nJack would say and take a step aside so the doctor could make his way through." }, { "author": "Mayor of Halloweentown", "message": "\"Good! I'd hate a repeat of what happened last time if things went haywire...\"\n\nThe Mayor would respond with a sigh of relief at Sunset being present." }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Bah! You and your worries... My inventions are second to none! If I say that its foolproof then it is! I've yet to see an ignoramus come close to doing something unpredictable to my machinations. Even then I have a backup should that turn folly.\"" } ]	48	1,710
75	2023-06-11	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Alrighty! Wonder when the halloween event will start around here! Everything should be fine with no interruptions from the Heartless or somebody else!\" Sunset said before getting a small flashback. \"That reminds me... I wonder where those three shadowy Heartless i first met are... They could be dead or something... But im sure with the large quantity of them, replacments should not be an issue!\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Tell that to Twilight and her inventions, Dr. Finklestin... She ended up making a thing called the Magi-Bounta in a virtual world my boyfriend told me about a year ago that we also encountered in a seprate dimension... It helped take down digital monsters, buuut at the same time when our friend Fluttershy was trapped in the virtual world got targeted by the awful program... We had to make a virus for the darn thing and ultimately terminated the multi-agent program...\" Rainbow Dash explained to Dr. Finklestin very breifly" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Good gosh... I remember our dimension's Lyoko as a digital warzone! Not to mention the Scyphozoa was one of many major threats... Luckily, thanks to Twilight's smarts at the end, we ended a Multi-Agent System trying to take over our dimension...\" Rarity had gained awful flashbacks to her dimension." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Ugh... Don't remind me Rarity... That was one of our biggest challenges without Louis in a while...!\" Sunset would of also gotten bad flashbacks." } ]	76	300
52.25	2023-06-13	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Well yes... You see me and Dr. Finklestein were trying to figure out What These creatures were first... Then worked out what they were after... Sunset over there arrived near the tail end of our musings.\"\n\nJack would say and cross his arms as he explained. \n\n\"They were after the soul... Or rather we switched to calling it a 'heart' since that's what it looked like after a person met their demise from one.\"" }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Yes... Yes. But I have created an Artifical Heart! One that these Ghouls cannot resist its allure and thus bend to our will!\" \n\nThe mad doctor would say with something of a nefarious laugh." }, { "author": "Lock, Shock, and Barrel", "message": "Meanwhile, 3 kids would nonchalantly walk by everyone else, giggling to themselves as they seemed to be friendly with one another." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"An Artificial Heart you say? Now that's something I have to see.\"\n\nIkazuchi noticed the kids and raised an eyebrow, but decided to pay them no mind. Instead, turning his attention to Sunset, since Jack mentioned her.\n\n\"Was this Before Or After Your big darkness freakout in 'you-know-where,' Sunset?\"\n\nIka said, in reference to what happened back in Traverse Town after the fight with Elsa." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"I... Believe it was before i met that Elsa lady... Like i felt it here first thing...\" Sunset sighed and rubbed the back of her own head." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Greaaaaat... This isn't helping our case with freeing Sunset from Darkdream... And what if this Artificial Heart gets tampered or starts to falter? That would make this a bad time...\" Rainbow crossed her arms." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"I doubt that would happen, otherwise we'd have to defend every citizen alive to the fullest.\" Rarity also raised an eyebrow towards the three kids but unlike Ika she kept a close eye on them every time she shifted her vision to the kids and the group of heroes." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion just watches the kids closely while trying to listen to the conversation but having issues trying to figure out what the hell they're talking about" } ]	46.5	418
72.571429	2023-06-15	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Bah! That would imply that I didn't plan for every contingency. These foul ghouls are not to be trifled with by using some protype-\"\n\nDr Finkelstein would say and then began to go on and on about scientific theory." }, { "author": "Lock, Shock, and Barrel", "message": "Meanwhile, two of the kids would enter the house that looked like a lab while the more round of the 3 kids sat inside of an oddly placed bathtub. The two that entered talked amongst themselves before an baseball came flying out of a window and hitting Finkestein in the back of the head. \n\n\"Hey gramps! Is this your latest invention?\"" }, { "author": "Dr. Finklestin", "message": "\"Ow! You rotten kids, when I get my hands on you-\"\n\nDr Finklestein would turn around in his electronic chair and the entire group would see a kid dressed as a devil holding what looked to be a black and purple heart that beat of its own accord." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh no!! He took the artifical hea—\" Sunset said before a sharp pain in her head, holding her head tightly as she backed away from the main group and next to some Ghost Ghoul Heartless. \"J-JACK AND YOU GUYS! GET... THE FOLKS... TO SAFETY!!!' She yelled as dark electricity crackled around her body, before Sunset's arms fell and hung next to her while she stood up." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"OH COME ON!! This isn't our day!! First a kid takings this great scientists invention, NOW DARKDREAM!! WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF THIS?!!\" Rainbow said knowing all well Darkdream is under control of Sunset's body, summoned both her Total Eclipse Keyblade and turned to face Darkdream with a glare of anger. \"I will handle Darkdream alone!!\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Alright... If we are about to fight we might as well focus on one thing, which is getting that darn heart back!!\" Rarity said, summoning her Keyblade out and looked at the heartless and the boy who stole the heart." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs and looks annoyed \"Ok, No. To hell with the four of you.\" She summons her Keyblade and immediately fires off a Starlovga, summoning three rows spinning lasers around the kids, the laser rings constantly spinning in completely random directions to keep the kids contained \"And You\" She shoots a glare at Sunset \"Honestly if you'll take me on a date, I'll let you go free.\" She says in a mostly serious but light hearted manner" } ]	72	508
117.666667	2023-06-17	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Lock, Shock, and Barrel", "message": "The three kids got into the walking bathtub and were about to make their getaway when the lasers came flying towards them. They braced themselves for what they assumed to be impact when the Starlovga was slashed through. 5 Novashadows sprang forth from the darkness to proctect them: rather protect the artifical heart that is. \n\n\"Whoa... This thing really Does Control the Ghouls... No wonder He Wanted it!\"\n\nThe kid in the red devil outfit would say and let out a mischievous laugh. The heart was then snatched out of his hands and into the hands of the girl with the witch hat. \n\n\"Perfect! Now let's get outta here and back to him! Attack!\" \n\nShe'd order the Novashadows to fan out and attack the group. The last one of the trio of kids would then start the walking bathtub, having it run towards the manor at the edge of town: the trio laughing all the way." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Darkdream meanwhile fully got into control of Sunset's body, and a dark mist formed around Darkdream. \"Ahhh... Been a small while after that foolish pest took my control away from that whale...\" She exclaimed to the hero group. \"And i see those kids think they can control such beings... Little did they know i happen to know all about these things...!\" Darkdream snapped her fingers and summed her Keyblade, attempting to take over the 5 Novashadows for the girl. \"You heard the kid from before my friends... Attack them! I'll handle the rainbow haired girl who thinks she can overpower me...!!\" Darkdream called to the Novashadows to attack Rarity, Xion, and Ikazuchi only, as she turned to Rainbow's direction and gesture her to follow Darkdream to the Boogie Manor." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh freaking joy... I HAD to open my mouth...\" Rainbow growned but got ready for combat, only to bolt off to Booge Manor in anger" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"This does NOT look good... Everyone brace yourselves for battle!\" Rarity meanwhile gritted her teeth as she casted Fire on one Novashadow on the group. \"Flame!!\"\n\nFire: 45 x (2.5 + 25) = 138\n\nMP: 135% -120%" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Now This Is something I can deal with.\"\n\nIka said as he rushed forward towards the novashadows. His keyblade would spark to life with light, as he charged energy in a steady stance. He then swung his Keyblade up that caused columns of light to continuously grow from the ground around him, headed towards the nearby enemies.\n\n```Salvation. AP: 150% -115% \nMagic = 353```" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs \"Why does nobody ever take me seriously when I ask for a date...?\"* \"Now to deal with these things properly...\" She activates her Wrath of Iris form, transforming the two weapons into the giant magic rainbow scythe and gathers her magic into a Starbomb while she activates both Magic Boost and Magic Upgrade \"Starbomb... OVERCHARGE!\" She funnels every last bit of magic into the overcharge and slamming it down on the group of Novashadows!\n\nStarbomb: 572\n\nMP: 135% + 30% = 165% - 40% = 125% - 10% = 115%\n\nAP: 150% - 30% = 120%" } ]	119.5	706
74.75	2023-06-18	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Since Sunset was stronger than the kids at the moment, the Neoshadows opted to listen to her command: especially since it didn't conflict with what they were going to do anyway. The 5 Novashadows would move strangely before going into a charge at the trio. The shadows were no match for Ika's pilars of light and the following massive explosion that came from Xion and Rarity.\n\nWith the allure of the artificial heart gone, the Heartless started going crazy once more and attacking other civilians. Before one got close enough to harm a passerby, it was hit with a light gray shard of ice." }, { "author": "Jack: The Pumpkin King", "message": "\"Grrr... I bet Oogie is behind this. I know this is alot to ask... But can you all go to his manor at the edge of town? You all seem strong and we need to get that heart back before more show up! I can handle the Ghouls here if you can!\" \n\nJack would say and began to dispatch more Heartless with his various spells." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Right... We need to get going... I don't know how long Jack can handle fighting wise, but we need to chase off and saved both Rainbow from Darkdream and snap Sunset out of her loss of control..!\" Rarity said before heading towards the direction of Boogie Manor as fast as she could." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs and looks to Ika \"Think you can handle things here, Sparky?\" She asks as she prepares to bolt off herself" } ]	71	299
83.2	2023-06-27	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "After everyone had already said their goodbyes and departed from the world, Ikazuchi stayed behind for awhile. He wouldn't stay to chat, no, but rather, was looking for something. He walked around with his keyblade dragging across the ground with his eyes closed, trying to sense the world's heart. He wanted to seal this world's keyhole so it wouldn't sink into darkness like Destiny did. He was there with the keyhole at Destiny Island, and tried to focus his energy at finding a similar spot here." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "It took Ikazuchi some time of searching but he was able to locate the general area where the Keyhole of this world was. His senses would lead to the vision of it being on top of a curly hill covered in moonlight. From that area as well, he could sense an encroaching darkness getting closer and closer to the keyhole." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi opened his eyes to take in the scenery. He looked to the keyhole and took a deep breath in to calm his nerves. These people wouldn't have to suffer the pain he did of losing their world... Their home. He focused his light energy within his heart and held his keyblade up towards the keyhole, and moved it to the right, like a locking motion." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The Keyhole was surrounded by little Shadows, trying to get in and drag the world to darkness. The appearance of Ika's keyblade and the following beam of light hit the Keyhole with an explosion of light, disappating the small Heartless and freeing the Keyhole from Darkness. With the turn of the key it was now locked and safe from being dragged to darkness." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi lowered his master's keyblade and smiled.\n\n\"This world should be safe from the darkness now.\"\n\nHe looked down at Light's Aria and remembered what Silax had said to him about his master. He shook his head and produced the blank card from his pocket, before he began to leave. The ball was in his court now, so might as well serve." } ]	78	416
123.125	2023-08-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Minuit", "message": "After what felt like an hour or five after landing, Minuit was still wandering the lonely forest. The narrowly avoided forest fire she nearly caused due to her reckless waving around of magic most certainly wasn't going to be repeated, so all she saw fit to do right now was walk.\n\nIt was around this time that she began figuring she should head back to her ship and leave this world, but something caught her attention. Something in the air, something passing over her skin, she could sense it. It felt familiar, the invisible scentless scent.\n\nMin turned and began walking between trees she hadn't passed yet, she was going to find out what exactly it was that she sensed." }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "The person cloaked in white walked through the forest. He looked every which way, but he was obviously lost. Even with his figure hidden, the signs of agitation were pretty obvious to tell.\n\n\"Ugh, I swear it was here somewhere. I really don't want to search every in—\"\n\nAsh he was pacing back and forth, his foot caught behind his on the length of his cloak causing him to stumble forward and taste those dead forest leaves. He laid there for an awkward amount of time before pushing himself up to his knees.\n\n\"Ugh, this blows. God Daaaa... Huh?\"\n\nTurning his head, he could swear he heard the sounds of twigs and branches snapping. It appeared someone was approaching, but who?" }, { "author": "Minuit", "message": "Wow okay this guy sucks', was the thought that popped into Min's head as she broke through the tree line. She made no attempts to hide herself but did her best to appear nonthreatening as she stepped into clear view.\n\nShe looked down at the kneeling man with half lidded eyes and spoke with a neutral tone.\n\n\"Just passing through. You uh, doing alright?\"" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "It took him a moment to process the other person before he remembered that he was still in the dirt. Quickly standing up, the white cloaked may gave a mock salute at being addressed.\n\n\"Aha, I'm perfectly alright. Just a small stumble into—ah no, there's dirt all over me! This is so tough to clean. What terrible luck!\"\n\nHe dusted himself off in frustration until he once again remembered that he wasn't alone.\n\n\"Uh, heh, I'm fine. Thanks for asking.\"" }, { "author": "Minuit", "message": "Min let a small smile creep across her lips as the strange man lamented his misfortune. She responded with a silent raise of her brow when he proclaimed himself to be fine and dandy.\n\nSeeing no reason as to why she shouldn't, Minuit snapped her fingers and cast a weakened `Dark Aero`. Darkness-tinged wind would blow around the cloaked man, it left him unharmed but took care of the dirt that had been clinging to him.\n\nWith that, Minuit turned on her heel and began walking off. She saw no reason to push at this man's business." }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "He quickly put up his arms to defend himself when he watched the other person cast magic. It was very unprompted and unexpected, that he would have never guessed that he was in danger of being assaulted.\n\nSure enough, he was right. He was safe by all meanings of the word. Most of the dirt was removed by the dark winds, though it still needed a wash. Regardless, he was not harmed and his instinct to summon his weapon quickly diminished.\n\nHe was glad his journey here did not include him burying a body in the woods... Yet.\n\nHe called out the young lady to both give thanks and inquire something, \"Hey dark magic girl, thanks for that! You wouldn't happen to know where the holiday trees are would you?!\"" }, { "author": "Minuit", "message": "A wild question such as that is not one someone could simply ignore, and as such Min turned back around. The befuddled expression she wore was the most emotion she had shown thus far.\n\n\"Holiday.. Trees?\"" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "\"Uh...\"\n\nDamn. It seemed that he made a mistake. She seemed like an off-worlder, so he was sure that she was aware of the nature of this place. She was wandering the woods and not in any of the towns specifically. \n\nA miscalculation.\n\n\"Ah, yeah. This is a world of holidays and the like. So there should be small doors that lead into the other holiday locations.\"\n\nBetter to walk the conversation into his favor. What a goof up.\n\n\"Yeah, I could find them, then I could find the door to St. Patrick's Day. You won't find gold at the end of a rainbow, but if you find a leprechaun then there is gold around for sure!\"\n\nAn obvious sounding get rich scheme, but he was not sure how that sounded to the other person in the area. He deflated a little at his delivery of the value of these trees. \n\n\"Or at least that's what the rumors say...\"" } ]	128.5	985
113	2023-08-31	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Minuit", "message": "Now see, Min was at an impasse. She could ask this person about his funky darkness vibes and reveal herself to be looking into such matters, or she could not do that. Well, he had already clocked her blatant usage of dark magic so why not say it outright?\n\nTo the other person present, Min would have just stood there like a mannequin for half a minute before speaking.\n\n\"I was wondering if you knew anything about __darkness__. No offense, but you seem to be steeped in it.\"" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "\"What are you talking about? Darkness? Just about everyone has darkness inside them, so there is nothing strange about that.\"\n\nHe spoke matter-of-factly as he paced around with the question... And the accusation. \n\n\"What is it about darkness that has you so curious?\"\n\nHe stopped to await the answer of his conversation partner. Goofy as he had seemed before, he was strangely not giving away much in terms of body language or other visual tells." }, { "author": "Minuit", "message": "\"I wish to understand the mechanisms that cause it to manifest beyond ourselves, why Heartless cover worlds in it.\"\n\nMin usually attempted to maintain an unaffected and utterly neutral demeanor as well, but she could never hide her feelings subtly poking through as her unease did now." }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "\"Oh, that's easy to explain,\" The man in the white robe started just as the wind picked up. Dead leaves began to scatter and and fly about the place. For just a moment, the man in white was obscured from view. When the things die down, he is gone entirely.\n\nOr so it seems. Now standing behind the unnamed Minuit, the stranger in white, stands dangerously close behind her as he begins to clue her in.\n\n\"Darkness and Light are constantly in flux. It Ebbs and flows. If you are focused on Darkness, then I can enlighten you.\"\n\nHis question had an undertone to it. A warning perhaps? \n\n\"So, what type of external manifestation comes to mind?\"" }, { "author": "Minuit", "message": "Minuit quickly turned around with a slight jump in response to the stranger's sudden shift in location. She took a step back and furrowed her brow as she began speaking again.\n\n\"Well. The darkness between worlds and within dark corridors for one. If darkness is naturally within our hearts, why do we need protection while immersed in it?\"" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "Unfortunately, as she would turn to face the stranger in white, he would once more disappear. Instead of behind the woman, he sits idly above in a tree kicking his legs. Carefree and undaunted with the question at hand.\n\n\"I mean, doesn't too much of anything overwhelm you? Too much food hurts your stomach and makes you sluggish. Too much water causes you to drown.\"\n\nHe spouted simple concepts that even a child should understand. He acted as if he was not trying to make a comparison to things that end whole worlds.\n\n\"Too much Darkness that you are not prepared for should consume you. Your fault for being weak.\"\n\nHe leaned dangerously far back as he defied gravity's call to greet the earth below. Despite the overall attitude, his tone was not light in the slightest. Unapologetic and invoking a sense of doom and inevitability.\n\n\"Light isn't so different. If you aren't seeking it, imagine being bathed in it as if sitting under a waterfall threatening to crush you into conformity.\"" } ]	99.5	678
85.75	2023-12-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "Kaz caught the woman in his arms before letting her stand on her own. Without really waiting, he started walking away as he lead her to their destination.\n\n\"I transported us to a different world. A really basic ability that you could learn as well if you practiced.\"\n\nHe skipped answering where they were as it was a moot point in the end. She would learn sooner or later but it was mostly irrelevant at this point in time.\n\n\"Hurry up, she should be this way.\"\n\nHe followed the path he could remember from some time agao, though he was curious if the individual he was looking for had moved. That would be a small hitch in things." }, { "author": "Morgan Le Fay: Master of Dark Magic", "message": "Kaz would find the strange woman once more, by going through a tombstone in the graveyard leading to a small run down house. When both entered, the inside seemed impossibly large compared to the outside much akin to a mansion. Both would begin to hear the sound of a harp playing and see a woman dressed head to toe in purple robes. \n\n\"I see I have visitors... What do I owe the pleasure of seeing new allies of the darling for?\"" }, { "author": "Evil Queen Elsa", "message": "Elsa would be wcared and worried, not knowing what was going on or who anyone was. A new world? Why a new world? Was this a trick to keep her away from traverse town..?" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "\"Yo, Morgana! Got someone who could use some magic lessons.\"\n\nKaz casually approached the woman as she strummed away. He probably should have been more fearful, but she seemed pretty chill at the moment.\n\n\"Her world fell to darkness and the people who promised her help are bad at their job. Could you possibly take her under your wing?\"" } ]	83	343
140	2023-12-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Morgan Le Fay: Master of Dark Magic", "message": "\"Someone new? Do you think I run a charity here?\"\n\nMorgana would say half jokingly before stopped her play on the harp to get a good look at the younger woman brought before her. Hearing what this girl went through made the fell magician give a small nod in agreement. \n\n\"So your world has fallen to darkness as well? That is a fate far too common these days, do you seek power to control the frightful darkness inside of you? If you lack conviction you'll become swallowed up by the darkness and end up as one of those heartless running about and wasting my time. So speak up now if you want to play it safe and live out the rest of your days in Traverse Town.\"" }, { "author": "Evil Queen Elsa", "message": "\"I... I-..\"\n\nShe was scared. Scared of what would happen. Scared of these people. Scared of losing everyone again. \"I would not leave the fate of my home in the hands of another\", \"Even if your world came back, it could fall again\". The heroes... They couldn't actually do it, could they..? They couldn't protect the worlds. They were lying to her. She shouldn't have listened to them. She should have fought for her own world instead. Standing up from Kaz's arms, darkness began to flow around Elsa, with her ice complimenting it.\n\n\"Yes, please teach me.\"" }, { "author": "Xixo, The Strange (Kaz)", "message": "Letting out a small chuckle, Kaz could not help but be amused by the simplicity of it all. It was very likely this woman. She would become a strong heartless at this rate.\n\nWhat a waste.\n\n\"She's serious, Lady Morgana. I reccomend giving her a crash course in the fundamentals. As it stands she may be a bit too enthusiastic.\"\n\nThe man took a few steps to the side as he could already feel the temperature dropping in the area. Definitely has the right feeling for Morgana's lessons, but it's the control that will sink ot swim her.\n\n\"This is supposed to be my good deed of the day, so just trying to ensure her success here.\"" } ]	143	420
36.8	2024-03-26	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "He just started to sing alongside her to that particular song \"Man I wish I kept these clothes... So badass- I-I mean same with you its just I take pride in my own clothes more y'know?\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Well I suppose I do like the comfort and bold``` she walked beside zyleth seeing the locals seemingly celebrating the pumpkin king ```Well they're.. Gross and yet they seem to be happy to be so repulsive perhaps you'd fit right im``` she giggled." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"They are unique people... Along with the enviornment, I took out a group of dark beings with a branch as training here once- learned a few moves along the way... Hey I am not gross and repulsive\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Heheh you're right.. That's an insult to them``` she strides down the road. ```dark things?```" }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"I think I explained them earlier in twilight town... Or you forgot\"" } ]	44	184
90	2024-03-27	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Yes.. But regardless I don't exactly see any here at all. Rather just .. Every thing is black and creepy. I quite like it.``` she continues humming the song dropping a munny in the slimy guy playing saxophone hat." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Consider moving here then? If anything you'd fit right in here\" He had a giggle as he opened up his wallet to donate to the slimy sax, only to realize he's dead on broke, with pocket lint coming out of his wallet only" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Hehe what would you do without me!``` she giggled as her voice was audible, she dropped a slightly larger munny in. ```That big block on your back is pretty sturdy compared to my... Wand? Dagger?? Blade??? Be able to create them for ages. The sting but not pack a punch. My magic spell cure is powerful but yields no combat merits. If anything I'm not exactly the strongest. But I'd like to visit a few more places. Perhaps since to gave me the courage to explore I'd to grant you my gummi phone contact. You are a brave guy ya know.``` she seemed sincere even happy. ```I crave danger violence and above all i walk a path of uncertainty. I might lose my way next we meet I'll be much stronger and can protect you too```" } ]	54	270
68	2024-03-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"It's called a greatsword- oh shit I don't know much spells so thanks. And don't worry, strength is my one and only talent so you're fine.\" He pulled out his gummi phone, deciding to look the other way \"Wouldn't consider myself brave as much as I am stupid, I'm the most likely to walk in a landmine field in overconfidence- w-wait you're leaving? I don't need protection... I think, I'm pretty durable... I think\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "She giggles and inputs her information, ```Only for a short while. Likely for me to get stronger. You gave me the courage to explore and leave twilight town. You'll always be my partner and best friend.. Unless you want to travel with me?``` she shrugged, ```But I don't want to get in your way..```" }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"I'd genuinely wanna travel with you- I might do my own thing in a world from time to time but you won't get in the way\"" } ]	69	204
43	2024-04-01	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Let's go to that strange castle. In the distance. The darkened one. But for now let's explore here a bit more.```" }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Strange castle... Theres a bunch of em\" He then looked around the area of Halloween Town \"Theres a spiral hill, and some really beautiful landscape just outside of here\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "She shrugged, ```It was... Hmm I'll investigate it later.. But surely you must find this place beautiful. It suits you after all. Lead the way.``` She spots a black cat and creates a miniature red laser orb for it to follow like a laser pen. She giggles to herself" } ]	39	129
55.8	2024-04-03	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```A woman needs secrets and patience.. But I suppose I will enjoy this while I can.``` she walked up the hill as it unraveled beneath her feet." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"H-huh?\" He followed her on the hill to make sure it wasn't bullshit \"This thing is alive or somethin? Or is it another one of your party tricks?\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Hm.. Yes absolutely I secretly have this benign power to animate the ground beneath my feet at this exact location only here and no where else``` she giggled as she walked over to a pumpkin and poked it. But just as she suspected a miniature ghost burst from it. But she wasn't startled but definitely amused. This town is rigged with booby traps and illusions to scare people or rather induce fear. She shook her head and continued onward." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "He was laughing his ass off from the illusion/booby trap \"I amm a being of darkness... Yeah I could probably fit here\" He then followed Umbral" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```The people here are very happy about bringing fear... But.. It's because scaring people is a way to know you're alive and care. I want so badly to be a powerful witch.. Bringing hope and wishes to people.. I suppose darkness seeks light.. And will never stop growing.. For a wish worth making.``` she created various orbs of lasers to encircle herself." } ]	39	279
60.25	2024-04-23	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Dark shit is literally my essence, so I'm obligated to support you either way... It'd go against my very existence if I didn't.\" He sat down to talk about it, wouldn't mean much as a throwaway conversation really" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```So what exactly got you into the hero of darkness business.. You seem to be a strong trustworthy and capable person? To be honest the only thing I admire more is your loyalty. It's borderline blind devotion.``` she teleported a few times until she was walking a fence." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Talk about blind\" He smirked as he pointed at her \"I dunno- a desperate need for friends... Wanting to be what I always could y'know? I'm not a hero... And if I do I'll happily take it, but I'm just a Berserker of Pure Darkness. I take out the shadowy figures cause they mean nothing BUT harm... Its not that I'm having blind devotion, I just have really great instincts\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```Well.. Why exactly do you desperately need friends? You seem capable and bold? What is it you seek?``` she teleported a few times until she stood in front of her." } ]	53.5	241
119.75	2024-04-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Apparently I'm too spooky for the other kids in my world, with the whole dark aura and me casually giving kids negative thoughts by being within my presence... Conveniently you're the first person I've really met going outside of my world... Other than dark creepy shadow figures hidden in the moonlight.\" He then got up \"I'm trying to make the most of it y'know?\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```So your telling me that these people have feared you because of their own negative thoughts... That's absurd but it's your story.. I suppose people can be fickle.. I simply used the clouds for communication and the people look as if they're in distress or about to be struck by the cloud. Perhaps fear is a unique motivator... You cannot let others define you although this place does suit you more than the common rabble I know.. It's rather unique. Not a bad thing. People don't come from across the hill top to ask you to fix their problems.. People don't try to include you in their boring lives because they want a pat on the back.. Plus it's okay to be afraid.. It means you have something worth living for.``` she said etching her red laser into the air as it buzzed violently." }, { "author": "Zyleth (Kingdom Hearts)", "message": "\"Umbral, I don''t think you understand... When I say I am darkness, I mean that in the most literal tense I possibly can. Those shadowy creatures are kinda like me I think, its not some edgelord thing or whatever the hell, I am straight up darkness. I've known that fact ever since I existed into creation- I don't know how I existed however, don't even know who or what I come from.\" He then took a breather after that monologue he just muttered \"And with the dark aura that I naturally emit by my mere existence, regular people have negative thoughts passively- it sounds really stupid and I have yet to understand why too\"" }, { "author": "Umbral * Whole", "message": "```So why doesn't it work on me..``` she paused etching a laser arrow at him and a frown face. ```Is it because I'm darkness or light .. Or perhaps.. I'm immune.. Pffff get real zyleth.. Your you.. Your all you will ever be.. Even in times of greatness or weakness.. You will always be you. Bleak, brooding and strong.```" } ]	113.5	479
98.8	2022-12-21	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi rubbed his head as he woke up. The last thing he remembered was clashing with Inaxuma in radiant gardens, and being kicked into a dark corridor while their blades were locked. He recalled activating his keyblade armor as he fell into the darkness, but nothing after that. He looked around, as he tried to get a grasp on his surroundings. Ika rubbed his eyes, his vision still blurry from waking up after being asleep for so long. He was still very tired and woozy, being in the realm of darkness for even a second without his keyblade armor on sapped a lot of his strength." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Ika would be in a small round room with 2 doors and some bookshelves. In the center of the room was a desk and chair that had someone who seemed to have just woken up." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "She would take a deep breath and just look at Ika, sitting behind the desk. She waited until Ika felt good enough to move and speak as to not want to push him too hard." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ika blinked a few times as his vision cleared up, he slowly got to his feet, his body aching from exerting that much power in a fight.\n\n\"Nonono... I couldnthave lost... I let radiant gardens down...\"\n\nHe still spoke a little woozily, his words slurring together, but he was slowly regaining his composure. Ika seemed more focused on his failed task than that of his own whereabouts or safety, he was devastated at the thought that he lost to Inaxuma and Radiant Gardens fell to Maleficent and the heartless. Finally, he regained his composure with a deep breath in. He looked at the woman quizzically.\n\n\"Apologies.. Where am I, exactly?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Good, you can speak. I was beginning to worry you were too injured to do that. But I guess I got you right on time.\" She took a breath of relief and continued. \"My name is Mod-Gink, but just call me Mod. This is my tower where I do my best to watch over things that are happening out there. I saw your battle and how you got sent into the realm of darkness. You almost died completely if I didn't find you. But it seems you have a special light that keeps you safe. Otherwise...\" She trailed off, insinuating many things that could have gone wrong to Ika." } ]	127	494
121.571429	2022-12-22	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi bowed his head in respect to Mod-Gink.\n\n\"I thank you for saving me.\n\nHe shifted his weight, and stretched his arms. Yup he was definitely still sore. \n\n\"I can only imagine how bad it could have been... As soon as i realized i was falling into the Realm of Darkness i donned my keyblade armor.. I'm glad my master taught me how dangerous it is to go there without the proper protection.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Master Aria... One of my closer friends... When she told me what happened I was devastated, I tried to get her to come to me so I could heal her. But she declined. Said she had her own students to protect and that her time was running short... But she did entrust the rest of her power in one student so that they may stop Kiki. That student was you, of course. By giving you her power you were protected the moment you were thrusted through that corridor. Otherwise you would have had some corruption from entering it without protection. Your armor helped hide you from the heartless long enough for me to get you, while that light stopped you from suffering anything serious. Though you may feel a little sick from magic bringing you here, that will fade.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"I definitely feel those effects. My body aches all over, but I bet that's from going all out against Inaxuma...\"\n\nHe would scratch his chin and think to himself. He shook his head and smiled.\n\n\"It wasn't just her light... She gave me this too. I would be lost without it.\"\n\nIka held his hand forward and summoned Light's Aria. He looked at the keyblade for a moment, mentally comparing it to Inaxuma's dark and twisted version of it.\n\n\"I'm delighted to meet one of my Master's friends. I'm sorry that I made you step in to save me, but it is appreciated all the same.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod gave a small smile looking at the keyblade. \"Don't worry, seeing you here and seeing your potential let's me know her sacrifice and the effort to save you was worth it. But let's not dwell on that. I brought you here for a reason.\" She took sighed and looked more serious. \"Would you like me to train you to become a Guardian of Light? You are currently half self taught and half taught by Aria, but you will need more proper training to beat Inaxuma and the other darkness seekers.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi unsummoned light's aria and tilted his head.\n\n\"A Guardian of Light? I recall Master Aria mentioning something like that before...\"\n\nHe thought to himself for a moment before giving his answer.\n\n\"There is darkness in the world, and there must be someone to protect the innocent from it. My wish is to be a beacon of light to shine through the dark to give hope to those even swallowed by the darkness itself.\"\n\nHe gave a wide smile and held a thumbs up.\n\n\"I'll do it! For those whom cannot protect themselves.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"That's good to hear. We need that in times like this. It won't be easy, but I am sure you will prevail. For now, let me tell you about the current danger going on...\" Mod would wave her hand and in the corner of the room a hologram looking heartless would appear. \"You already met these beings known as Heartless. While dangerous, they never were a problem beforehand. You even made friends with one, something I never thought possible... But now they are appearing at an alarming rate, dragging down worlds into darkness and taking people's hearts. And their numbers keep increasing with each heart they take.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi would nod as Mod explained. Heartless were one of the many topics Aria taught to him, so he understood most of what Mod was saying.\n\n\"I witnessed it firsthand in Radiant Garden... Maleficent brought with her an army of heartless to wreak havoc on the city and its inhabitants. I assume they brought Inaxuma along to stop me from taking on the army...\"\n\nIkazuchi pondered to himself for a moment.\n\n\"Dragging worlds into the darkness... Just like Destiny... We have to stop them before more innocent people lose their homes.\"" } ]	115	851
139.333333	2023-01-13	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi would stop before the door and look to Suke.\n\n\"She seemed pretty surprised that I befriended you, considering that you're a heartless... Just don't do anything that might make her want to cleanse you. I doubt you would, but I thought I'd say.\"\n\nHe would nod to himself before knocking on the door. He wanted to be courteous.\n\n\"Master Mod, its Ikazuchi. I have returned with my report... And also a friend.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Ika and Suke heard a loud yawn before the door opened. Mod would be standing at one of the windows stretching first before turning to them. \"Apologies, I needed a nap while you were away. As I said it wasn't easy bringing you here the first time from that dark realm. But I see you brought your heartless friend.\" Mod eyed the heartless, but didn't do anything. She wanted to trust Ika's judgement." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Thank you again for that kindness master. And yes, this is Suke. And although she may be a heartless, she is one of my most trusting friends.\"\n\nHe would step in to Mod's room and bow his head for a moment in respect, before continuing up to her desk.\n\n\"We were able to defeat what was causing the dark snowstorm in Traverse Town. It turned out to be a woman by the name of Elsa, who's world had apparently sunk into the darkness not too long ago... She was lashing out in anger and wanted to plummet the world into darkness too in revenge.\"\n\nHe would stop for a moment, what still happened then was fresh on his mind. Not to mention the obvious new white streaks in his hair.\n\n\"Um- But there was another thing too. During the fight, one of our allies turned on us and attacked another ally there, and when I couldn't make it in time to save them, some mysterious power activated and helped me to save them... I'm not quite sure what all happened, I was a little out of it because of an injury from the fight.\"" } ]	97	418
218.8	2023-01-14	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"That sounds reasonable enough...\"\n\nSuke responded with a nod to what Ika said and looking around this tower. She walked into the tower alongside Ika and saw the elder Keyblade Master in person. She stared silently at Mod-Gink as Ikazuchi explained what happened, debating on adding what happened to her but went against it for the time being." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"....Apologies Ika, but I already knew about Elsa...\" \n\nMod sighed and stared out of her window. Crossing her arms.\n\n\"And you feel... Different from last time. Something had awakened in you. I'm sorry for not being transparent with you about your previous mission. I felt it would be a good test for you to see how others who lost their world could fall without the help of friends and allies. Elsa lost her world, her friends, her family. And so many more lose the same each day due to the forces of darkness. It was important you understood why you fought, and who you were fighting for. But through this ordeal you ended up awakening some of the light within you, the light Aria gave you. The need to save an ally brought it out. No doubt that the more you fight the darkness, the more this power will increase. Of course I do not recommend jumping infront of more attacks like that.\"\n\nMod would slightly smile at the thought of Ika jumping infront of attacks constantly for power ups.\n\n\"Suke, creature from the darkness... I will not lie, I cannot trust you. Not as of now. Heartless are created from the darkness in a persons heart, and then they go out looking for powerful hearts to devour. Ika has a strong heart, which makes me wonder if you are just following him for that. But... I trust Ika, and if he believes in you, and trusts you as a friend, then you are allowed to be here with him... And I will not cause you trouble...\"\n\nMod then decided to sit." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Rest assured ma'am that I have no intention of throwing myself in danger just to gain power... That's not why I do this. And you're correct, this mission solidified my convictions and resolve. I promised to use her keyblade and light for good, and to guide those who are lost in the darkness back into the light. But now, more than ever, I've realized too that it takes much more than shining brightly to save people. My actions and words are what matter most. The quickest way to the heart is through emotion... Through compassion and care. To protect those that need protecting, I have to put my heart and soul into everything I've got, not just relying on the powers given to me. This is my purpose as the Beacon of Hope. Not just to bring those in the dark back to light, but to help them heal, and ensure that they no longer yearn for the darkness, and that they have a place to call home after everything is said and done. I cannot allow what happened to my own world to happen to others. Elsa is a prime example of that. Not everyone can take such a loss... Of their home, of their friends and family, and turn it into strength.\"\n\nHe would scratch the back of his head and laugh.\n\n\"Although I am ranting a little bit. I'm sure this is what you wanted me to figure out or at least reaffirm in the first place, master.\"\n\nIka looked between Mod and Suke, he frowned a little, but shook his head. Of course not everyone would be open to the idea of a \"Friendly\" Heartless. Mod would probably flip out on the spot if she knew what happened back in the keyblade graveyard.\n\n\"And about this new power... It was weird. My body had changed form, similarly to when im tapping into my power of light. It didnt last long but I almost felt as if i was seeing the world through master Aria's eyes... I even saw some of her memories right before the power erupted out.\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "Suke was somewhat surprised to hear that this woman knew of Elsa's plight and choose to do nothing about it. She blinked slightly when she saw that Mod was talking to her directly and responded in turn. \n\n\"Then you can expect the same sentiment from me as well. I have no desire to cause any problems here or to collect hearts, my only goal is to destroy Heartless.\"\n\nShe'd respond in her usual monotone voice with a small nod to what Mod-Gnik said, it wasn't unexpected to her that another person would have this reaction to her. Suke didn't have anything else to add onto what Ika was explaining, since this was the first time she ever heard about it as well and was interested." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod listened to what Ika told her and closed her eyes. \n\n\"Before I speak on that, allow me to give you the title of Guardian or Light. You have proven yourself to be one and understand what it means to be one.\" \n\nMod waved her hand above her table and 2 items would appear on the table. One would look to be a green crystal pulsating with power, while the other would be a transparent star like device. \n\n\"One of these will help you create a powerful weapon, however you will need 6 more to make it. And the other will help take you to places in need of help. You've earned both.\"" } ]	147	1,094
67.081081	2023-05-14	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Outside of the Mysterious Tower, three Teeny Ships in the colors of Pink, Green, and Light Purple arrived while exploring the vast worlds they saw. However, this tower they found was never spotted by them before.\n\n\"Pinkie, Fluttershy, Do you know about this place...? If not we better land...\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Nope! Not a single clue! Let's investigate this new place!!\"\n\nPinkie called with a excited tone before the three Teeny Ships landed on the grass near the tower. The trio then got off their ships after they fully landed." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh my... W-We never saw this while traveling... You think th-theres any visitors around...?\"\n\nFluttershy nervously said as the trio walked closer to the gate of the mysterious tower place, with the yellow girl hiding behind Rarity as she wasn't sure what it was." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The three, upon a quick look around, can see the large, strangely shaped, tower seemingly react to their presence. The front door having a \"Click\" Sound as it unlocks for them. Though no one is around to unlock it." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Oooooo! There ARE guests here wanting us in!!\" Pinkie Pie would of showed no signs of fear, and opened the door. She then ran inside to do further investigating" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Pinkie no!!\" Rarity gulped before grabbing Fluttershy's wrist softly. \"Darn it!! We gotta hurry!!\" Rarity pulled her ally forward and followed Pinkie as fast as they could." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"E-Eeeeep! Wh-Why meeeee!\"" }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Upon entering the tower the group would be at the ground floor. They would see a spiral staircase going up the tower. However the staircase would seem incomplete as it lead into a strange door partly up it. " }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"My goodness! I think i need to decorate and fix up this place when we find whoever unlocked the door for us...\" Rarity said to herself mostly, as the trio began walking up the staircase and towards the door that was partly upwards." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"May i... Uh... Help you decorate by any chance, Rarity?\" Fluttershy nervously smiled before Rarity nodded to the yellow skinned girl as the three girls approach the door after a few moments." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh! Oh! May i help out too!? I wanna give this tower's interior a nice coating of friendly colors!!\" Pinkie Pie cheered as the trio opened the door and entered wherever the door lead to." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "They entered through the mysterious door and ended up in a vast room with many floating stair cases. The stairs they were on led to another door which seemed to lead to another area of this \"Pocket space\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Rarity and her two friends looked around the staircase as the trio began walking normally up the stairs towards the next door. \"You know what really grinds my dang gears the most...? The fact Sunset hasn't been with any of the six of us in ages! What is Celestia's name is she doing out in this massive amount of worlds all by herself!?\" Rarity slightly ranted but sighed to calm down." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"Perhaps the answers you got Rarity will... Uh... Hopefully be at the top of this giant tower... I hope Sunset is safe...\" Fluttershy placed a hand on Rarity's right shoulder. \"But i have a odd feeling we are not alone however...\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "Meanwhile Pinkie was just jumping up and down on the stairs towards the door, not even listening to Rarity and Fluttershy at all." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "The group would continue through the weird staircases and doors, each door sending them to another place in the weird space. But eventually they would find themselves inside of a circular room with different shapes for the windows. A large seat and desk in the middle of the room but no one sitting there." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "As the trio went to the circular room, Pinkie Pie saw no one in site. \"Aw maaan...! I thought we were gonna meet someone to fix the tower or something...!\" She sighed before exploring around the room besides the desk, as Rarity and Fluttershy got closer to the large seat and desk." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"This has to be a tower owned by someone... Surely the owner of this build would be fine with some renovations on the interior of their tower...! Right...?\" Rarity said before noticing Fluttershy with a frown but her eyes were covered by her hair." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"This isn't abandoned, Rarity... Whoever owns this place is watching us... But i can't tell who they look like, so that awnsers a question you would say...\" Fluttershy said with a calm but serious tone, before looking around the area." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Fluttershy, your silly! If someone was watching us, they would be behind one of us goofball!!\" Pinkie began giggling softly before going to a window and looked towards the sky. \"Someone watching us, what a funny concept...!\" Pinkie said to herself and continued watching the sky and stars." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "As if on cue, a puff of magic would appear at the entrance of the room behind the group. When the smoke cleared, a woman who barely had her eyes open was standing there. She raised her arms into the air and gave a long yawn before realizing she had company.* \"Oh... When did you get here?\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Sweet Celestia!!\" Rarity jumped and quickly turned around towards the woman. \"Erm... You see... We kinda were looking for a friend called Sunset Shimmer... Do you perhaps have any sort of idea where she could have gone to...?\"" }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "Fluttershy slightly jolted from the puff of magical smoke, before turning around to face the elder. \"Not to mention she wields a weapon six of us have upon arriving in this massive amount of worlds... Something like this but oddly enough different shaped...\" She summoned a Keyblade to show what Fluttershy was explaining." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"And the fact she has a inner dark side hidden away in her very bei—\" Pinkie mentions something else before being cut off by getting her mouth shut by Fluttershy and Rarity's hands." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Can't you stay distracted by lesser important topics FOR FIVE MINUTES!?\" Rarity yelled at Pinkie Pie with a slight panic in her voice." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"...Are you some of those keyblade wielders that appeared suddenly one day? Your appearance caused me a great headache...\" Mod would walk over to her chair and sit down, yawning again. \"Let's just start from the beginning... My name is Mod-Gink. This is my tower where I reside and watch over what goes on in the worlds. Since you are all keyblade wielders, and I can tell you aren't with the darkness, I'll answer some questions if you answer some of mine..\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Rarity gulped as she cleared her throat. \"My name is Rarity, darling... The one with pink hair is my friend Pinkie Pie and the lighter pink hair is my other friend Fluttershy...\" Rarity then tilt her head and looked at her two friends, who both shrug at her. \"Uh... Sure darling... Ask any of us one at a time if your fine with that...\" Rarity agreed to the condition of getting answers by following Mod-Gink's request." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Yeah! We got a lot of info if you need it! A friend helps out another friend after all!\" Pinkie Pie smiled brightly at Mod-Gink with her eyes closed." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "Fluttershy made her keyblade disappear before the girl sighed and the trio lined up to answer questions the elder had in store." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy... Pardon me for being blunt with this question, but where do you come from? How did you get here? What do you remember?\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Well... We actually were in a place called Equestria... Living our as not humans but ponies oddly enough... But that changed when a dimensional rift ejected two humans out and when they clashed fists, they kinda altered our appearance to what your seeing to this day... Their names were Louis Cruz, our dearest friend... And Darklord who kinda caused us to drop in here due to his machine not working fully... He's kinda our enemy but i doubt he nor Louis followed us through the rift he made... Us three, our friends Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, and Applejack all followed Louis in his journey to protect dimensions across the skies and space... And sadly our world Equestria got destoryed by Darklord and his little planet core ripping energy blast... However we did escape the lost planet or world in this case...\" Rarity then remembered her sister Sweetie Belle and began to shed a single tear that dropped on the ground. \"Finally as for memory, at first me and my six friends were scattered apart... But eventually after meeting a ice magic user who was consumed by darkness, the seven of us met... Only with Sunset Shimmer being unable to control her darkness... A girl with a cloak mentioned something to Sunset as Darkdream Shimmer... Like some sort of evil counterpart in her body...\" Rarity finished explaining to the elder." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"Thats where we are today... Trying to figure out who this Darkdream Shimmer is fully and if we did split them a part, who knows what could go on...\" Fluttershy shivered at the concept she spewed." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod just stares for a moment, processing everything she just heard. After a short bit a kettle and a beer cup appeared, the kettle pouring what can be assumed to be tea into the giant cup. Mod muttered before drinking \"Okay then... Gonna need this early...\" After taking a big gulp of her drink she put her drink down. \"So this confirms there are more than one world/dimension that exists... And that you... Seven came from them. It makes sense you would be confused... If your world was destroyed by a force outside of this one, I don't know what would bring it back. But that can be researched overtime. Maybe there is a reason you were all sent here...\" She took another drink. \"In this world, darkness lurks within every heart. It is when you call upon that darkness you begin to become a slave to it, and eventually consumed by it. It seems your friend has a powerful darkness within her that is able to manifest itself as a different personality. It would be best to be careful around her, unless you wish to be attacked at any moment without warning. There is a possible way to deal with her, however it is too dangerous for me to recommend. The one time it has happened caused plenty of trouble for everyone, even those who weren't involved. The safest option is for her to gain control of her darkness, which is probably the hardest to do... If you wish not to harm her, that is.\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Rarity, Fluttershy, and even Pinkie Pie widened their eyes with the intel. Rarity however balled her fists in a slight anger. \"Great... Just great... There's no hope for our world... Louis is who knows where he is... AND now theres a deadly option to get rid of Darkdream Shimmer...\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"That... That means...\" Pinkie Pie heard the entire conversation clear as day, and for the first time in a long while, her smile was reduced to a calm but saddened look. \"We ain't stuck here right... Right...!?\"" }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "Fluttershy however looked at her two friends, and pulled a string from under her shirt which hid a necklace that was shaped like a butterfly but had no color at all. However there was a faint bit of light left inside of the gemstone on the necklace. As Fluttershy walked towards a window, she sighed. \"We are not stuck... I know someday there will be a way out of this dimension and Louis will be brought home as well... I know he will... He saved us many times in situations... We can do the same for Sunset's sake...\" Fluttershy turned around as the faint light within the gray butterfly necklace grew slightly as a responce to Fluttershy's words." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Now now, Fluttershy is right, While there isn't a way to get your world back now, you may be able to do so in the future. It is more important to gather all your allies and help your friend first.\"" } ]	49	2,482
58	2023-05-24	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Rarity and Pinkie Pie both looked at Fluttershy in utter awe and confusion, before hearing Mod-Gink's words on top of Fluttershy's speech. \"She does have a point... We won't lose hope on Sunset, nor the home we once lived and Louis's memories imbedded in our heads...!\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "Pinkie Pie's smile then suddenly turned on again. \"Yeah!! We just got to figure out where Sunset is, and find clues to a safer method of stopping Darkdream Shimmer!!\" Pinkie jumped a few times normally in excitement." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "Fluttershy lastly smiled back at her friends before giving Mod-Gink somewhat serious expression. \"If you can help us along the way with our friend's issues, it was be good for us all...\" Fluttershy bowed her head down a bit to the elder keyblade master." } ]	58	174
53.5625	2023-05-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod smiled slightly at the 3, seeing them able to overcome the overwhelming news. \"You 3 are no allies to the darkness, so I will help with what I can. However I must ask you all protect the light in return. If darkness wins over light, then there is no hope for anyone in any world.\"" }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"You got our part of the deal then...\" Fluttershy lifted her head back to eye level to Mod-Gink." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Just gotta use this blasted phone to contact the other three we mentioned to you earlier... Then the six of us should be on the same page like you! Again... If i can figure this device out...\" Rarity began messing around with her Gummiphone while talking to the elder." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh! I got a question while we are here miss! Do you know a way to bring a world back to the way it was? You see, we actually fought a girl with ice powers amped by darkness from her world's loss, but the six of us including Sunset and some red haired guy with great Keyblade skills fended her off and hoped to get answers for her world's restoration!\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Wish we could of joined him in figuring out this whole mess with him... That way we can cover more ground...\" Rarity's Gummiphone began calling Twilight and the other two, gestured to Mod-Gink to give her a second, and began discussing and filling Twilight in." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"That poor girl, Elsa... Her world lost to darkness and those she loved missing. Getting her world back won't be easy. It has fallen into the Realm of Darkness, the Heartless' home. It wouldn't be easy to get it out. However I have noticed that the heart of each fallen world have not been fully consumed. They have been hiding, together. I cannot tell where, as it is concealed from all. But it is there, hidden, the Heart of all Worlds. Kingdom Hearts. If you wish to return her world, you will have to find it. No doubt it would be where the door to darkness is. It is a door that connects the realm of darkness to ours and allows heartless to flood into our world. It must be closed as well.\" ~~exposition mode go!~~" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "Rarity nodded while filling in Twilight on what Mod-Gink recently said just now. \"Hang on.. Lemme try and figure out if the speaker to this works...!\" She hit a button on the Gummiphone. Rarity then cleared her throat. \"Twilight, you should be able to communicate to this fine lady...\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "`\"Hello? If this speaker is working, I may be flying in my ship alongside Rainbow Dash and Applejack... Except there is this giant whale looking at us and flying around in the middle of space...\"` Twilight on the speaker said." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"W-Whale?! I-In space...?!\" Fluttershy was frightened by such a thing in space. \"Is that even possible!?\" Fluttershy turned around to Mod-Gink." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "`\"I think it is coming right— OH SWEET—\"` Twilight said before the connection suddenly went blank." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Twilight!? Come in, Twilight!!\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"It seems your friends have gotten into a little bit of trouble... If this is the whale I think it is, then it likely won't be dealt with easily. I can send you where your friends last were, however you will have to find them from there.\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Thanks darling, but i think the ships we came from should be easier to navigate through the outside of the worlds... Ready Pinkie and Fluttershy..?\" Rarity turned to her friends." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Oh!! You bet i can help out finding our eaten friends!!\" Without warning, she darted to the door and down the stairs." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"H-Hey wait Pinkie!! Don't be so reckless!!\" Rarity ran out to follow Pinkie as best as she could." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "Fluttershy would approach the exit to the stairway down, but turned to Mod-Gink one last time. \"May we meet again someday miss... We won't lose hope...\" Fluttershy nodded before politely closing the door and ran down the stairs, before the sounds of three ship engines started and flew away from the outside of the tower." } ]	51	857
46.714286	2023-07-09	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "A bright light suddenly began to form onto the grass of the mysterious tower, as a HUGE beam of light energy came out from a light portal as two individuals came out of the portal as the portal and beam of light fade away, one of which being familiar... Sort of..." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Uuuugh... Thanks Goddess Of Light... I REALLY would of not survived without yo-\" Louis began saying before he noticed his 7 foot tall lady friend with a white cloak looking quite transparent. \"NOVA!? D-Did you over-did it to save me!?!\" Louis began to panic and got closer to his friend..." }, { "author": "Celestial Nova", "message": "Only for Nova to stop Louis by aiming a palm at him. \"Dont... It's gonna be alright Louis... As my time of guiding you forth is over...\" She smiled, although she began to tear up as drops left her face. \"Im sure this location will keep you safe for a while... At least until someone in that tower comes and sees this...\" She giggled." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Nova... This isnt funny!!! What will i do without-\"" }, { "author": "Celestial Nova", "message": "\"Don't worry... Ill always be with you... Even if i have to give up my body and enter yours as safety to keep myself alive... Promise me one final thing before i go...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "Louis began to shake as he too began to tear up. \"W-What is it...? Surely your gonna be erased before you get the chance!!\"" }, { "author": "Celestial Nova", "message": "\"Don't even forget my teachings... Your journeys... And your friends you made throughout your adventures... Okay... Friend...?\" Nova closed her eyes and smiled before she faded away with a white ball remaining floating in place." } ]	43	327
76.628571	2023-07-19	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi entered Mod's office in the tower.\n\n\"Master Mod, it's good to see you again. I've been a little busy running back and forth between worlds in peril I haven't stopped to say hello in a minute.\"\n\nHe scratched the back of his head before he continued.\n\n\"I hope you don't mind, but I've invitied a few others here to talk about our plans and consolidate our intel. Twilight and her friends, as well as Suke and a friend I've made while fighting against the darkness, Xion. I also invited another survivor from Destiny Isles, she's an old friend, and turns out to be a purelight like I am.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion pops into existence seemingly from absolutely fuckin nowhere behind Mod, giving her funny finger bunny ears before dipping down behind her and moving around her, absolutely unabashedly admiring the goods" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Shortly after Xion appeared and attempted to do the bunny ears, they would suddenly appear behind Ika, doing the bunny ears to Ika instead. \n\n\"Being of no heart, do not treat me as a child. You are allowed here on Ika's behalf. Do not break my trust in his judgement...\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora walked in the room, looking around and being in awe at every detail. She had never seen any place like it before, her only experiences being destiny islands and traverse town. \"All all outside worlds like this..?\"" }, { "author": "lisax", "message": "Tul!Avatar \"Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I have a name, gorgeous. And it's Xion Kirisame. Not my fault I have no heart.\" She says with a shrug as she casually summons her Keyblade and proceeds to use it as a way to boredly prop herself up as she leans back on her heels \"I balanced Light and Dark when I had a Heart. Still do.\" She yet again summons yeo separate pillars at her sides, one of light and one of dark before they curl into each other to form a Taijitu \"Yin and Yang. Good and Evil. Light and Dark. Everything must exist within a balance.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Sorry about her, Master Mod. She is a bit... Eccentric, to say the least. I've promised to help her get her heart back, though I'm not quite sure where to begin.\"\n\nHe looked to Fiora and smiled.\n\n\"Some worlds, yeah. They've got things you've never seen before. Others are worlds almost like ours, but with strange oddities. Like the last place Xion and I went to looked like a normal world, but turned us into toys...\"\n\nHe scratched the back of his head and sighed.\n\n\"Sorry again to trouble you master, the others should be here soon.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion playfully bonks Ika on the head with the back of her Keyblade \"I'm Quirky and fun loving. Eccentric makes me sound like a total weirdo, ze~\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Well, that's not too far off the truth.\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"HELLOOOO!!!\" The door slammed open rapidly as Pinkie smiled while she entered into the room, shortly following Louis and the other Mane Five members." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Lastly to come in however would be a surprise as Sunset Shimmer was with them, gulping when she saw Modgink." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Sunset it'll be okay... She has met Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie before when i was told by Rarity about this place...\" Twilight was next to Sunset trying to cheer up her friend." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"T-Thank Twilight... I needed that...\" Sunset smiled before the Mane Seven walked and made a straight line in a single file manner." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"That's all of them Miss Modgink... From what Twilight told me at least... Heh heh...\" Louis rubbed the back of his hair before clear his throat and went to stand next to Modgink near the chair and desk." }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora got startled by the sudden loud noise and door opening and practically touched the ceiling with how high she jumped, landing on her butt with a thud. \n\n\"....Ow. This may be carpet but it still isn't pleasent.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Ah, that means my magic still works on the worlds... You see, a long time ago I casted a powerful spell for some old pupils of mine. The spell makes it so any outsider blends in to the world they enter. I would have casted it on them but felt it wise to cast it on the worlds instead... I had to sleep for a while after that...\"\n\nMod lightly smiled.\n\n\"But good, you are all here. You may not all be guardians of light by the traditional sense, but you all still fight to defend it. However...\"\n\nMod glared at Sunset \n\n\"One of you has directly caused the fall of a world, along with help capture princesses of heart. And another here...\"\n\nXion glare\n\n\"Are very similar to a woman who has caused problems in the past. A woman with no heart, just like you. You also claim to be balanced in light and dark, however an ex keyblade master said the exact same thing once, and then she became corrupted..\"\n\nMod also sighed at another look around.\n\n\"And it would seem Oswald isn't here... Seems he is on his other mission now... Oh! Has anyone met a young man named 'Dado'? He will be important in helping against the heartless.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I've got an entire thing where I flip my arsenal of Light spells to Dark spells and come out just fine. Again, I walk the path of balance. If I became corrupted by the Darkness, I wouldn't be very good at this whole balance thing. I primarily specialize in light and heat magic but I'm not afraid to dip my toes into other elements as well. There's always a little bit of good in bad and a little bit of bad in good. Light and Dark cannot exist without one another. I follow the path the waves of fate chooses to take me on and so far it's led me upon the path of balance. If you trust Ika, you should trust me. I may not be a pure goodie goodie like him but then that's not balance, now is it?'' How the hell is she so serious for once...??? It's almost eerie..." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset would of felt extremely bad as Modgink spoke, as she lowered her head slightly at the memory of Darkdream sinking a world with Sunset's own body without her controling her actions. But then decided to lift her head and looked at Modgink. \"I understand my mistakes in the past... To be honest, it was an alternate personality of mine that manifested a body of her own who named herself Darkdream... I had no control over her and when Ika's dark side attempted to attack me, she saved me from harm at the cost of her own life... And i also saved a jungle-like world from the Heartless and gained a newfound power...\" She then summoned Way To The Dawn for Modgink to see as proof of her redeeming deeds. \"Something Darkdream chose to give up her life for me... My own life... My own light of way...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "Louis and the Mane Six were surprised at the new Keyblade of Sunset Shimmer, as the Mane Six felt bad for Sunset now. \"Wow...\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Please... I want to learn from you Miss Modgink if im correct... I want guidance on controlling my darkness... That way i show that dark side of Ika's that darkness isn't just for evil deeds... Its for the good of people's protection also... I will help take down the Heartless at all costs now...\" Sunset then made her keyblade vanish and lowered her arm, hoping Modgink could see the change Sunset had made as Sunset herself tilted her head and closed her eyes waiting for Modgink to forgive Sunset or not." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight would of smiled towards Sunset, her one friend who she knew could change her ways not once but twice now." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"GROUP HUGS!!!\" Then Pinkie Pie suddenly made a group hug as she and the mane Seven were in a tight hug. \"We will ALL take care of those Heartless jerks!! No matter what!!\"" }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"It's nice to have you back on the light, Sunset...\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Yeah! Nice speech of your honesty too Sunset!\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"We are all here for you darling... No matter what...!\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"I respect your willpower. 'You cost too many lives to fall to the darkness' sounds a little less threatening now that I know you've sent worlds into the darkness.\"\n\nIka kinda just made a :/ face.\n\n\"I hope you've got a lid on your anger. Darkness can take over if you don't have a hold on it.\"\n\nHe shrugged and shook his head.\n\n\"I'm not one to hold a grudge, but what you said was pretty harsh. Would probably make someone with less resolve give up. Words carry more weight than you realize. Not to mention attacking people out of the blue for something they say...\"\n\nIkazuchi sighed. He really didn't want to hold a grudge, he just found this line of logic a little faulty considering what just happened not too long ago." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"You got mad at Ika for saying he knew the guy without waiting for an explanation and acted like he could control said guy any more than you could control anyone else here.\" Xion says bluntly, clearly unimpressed with the distinct lack of apology \"Irrational anger seems to be a common trait with you girls considering Twilight attempted to murder me because I suggested making a guy suffer for being a scumbag rather than outright killing him. And then he became a Heartless. Let it be known that incident was my first experience with anything actually serious in nature and was treated like I was supposed to know everything immediately.\" * Despite having no heart, she sure can hold a grudge" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"That is enough. Xion, Ika, and Sunset. Your actions are what will matter in the end. Ika, you have always strived to do the best for the worlds even when it got tough. Xion, you haven't showed me any reason to distrust you, yet. And Sunset, you are the one I will be keeping an eye on the most. As I said before, Kiki was also a close ally and friend... But then she tried to end everything because of her sense of 'balance'. Both you and Xion will be tested someday. But for now, I wish to stay at the matter at hand. What information have you all found out?\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora stood to the side and was a little uncomfortable. She only knew ika and wasn't sure how she should feel about everyone else just yet.*" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Well... There is one unique thing from one of those Wizard Heartless i mentioned as a friend of mine as he seems to be less desiring of hearts as the others i think... For two, that little guy i encountered back in Twilight Town actually spoke to me... Albeit a bit hard for the little guy... Little Wiz also seems to want to meet my friends here... He even managed to stay friendly for so long he didn't bother using his magic on me... So MAYBE there is one good chance we have with my friend... And that might be finding out where this Realm Of Darkness actually is...\" Sunset suddenly pitched her information which seemed odd at first. \"If my Heartless friend Little Wiz knows anything with this witch too, he may be a key player in finding said realm and such... I-If your willing to accept that idea... Im sure Ika has the little video message i sent still and could pull up the ending of how Little Wiz did remain docile or friendly..\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Aside from what Sunset said... Which we take into account when we cross that bridge... Me, Applejack, Pinkie, and Ika all encountered a man with brown cloth clothing... He said during the toy world of sorts that the world in there was useless to save... If that helps with recent information...\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Yep yep! Twilight is correct on her story! I can vouch for her!!\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Jeez... First a friendly Heartless wizard and now we got a mystery guy in brown clothing on the loose...? Whatever happens i am gonna smash that mystery guy's face in! Oh, and i believe Sunset's story quite well... If these Heartless are able to attract emotions, theres no doubt they could be friendly or docile if you managed to figure out their behavior besides munching hearts...\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"What about you Ika...? Any info from your side...?\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "A dark light would exit Ika's chest and land on the ground nearby. Suke appeared out of Ika's heart once more, finding it easier to arrive here through that method than the Dark Corridors it was hard to get to this place it seemed. She recongized Mod and Xion, but none the others here, and there sure was more people here than she anticipated by a long shot. \n\n\"I had no idea that there was going to be this many people here... Did I miss anything?\"" } ]	48	2,682
103.56	2023-07-20	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Ah, Suke, you made it just in time. We were just consolidating our information.\"\n\nHe stepped aside to give her some room to land from exiting his heartspace.\n\n\"To anyone who hasn't met her before, this is Suke. She's my friend who also happens to be a Heartless. But she ate a creature called an unversed, and it caused her to regain her sentience and some emotions.\"\n\nHe cleared his throat.\n\n\"Ah, but, that's besides the point. We have evidence pointing to the fact that this 'Witch who Commands the Darkness' is actually Maleficent, backing up some of Sunset's story. From my own experiences... This also means that Inaxuma, the other half of my heart that consists of pure darkness, is in leagues with this witch and her gang of evildoers from other worlds.\"\n\nHe paused for a moment.\n\n\"We've also learned that the villains are after the princesses of heart, and have already kidnapped 5 out of the 7 total princesses. We know where the sixth is... Being myself... We just need to find what world the seventh is in.\"\n\nHe stopped and looked to Suke.\n\n\"Though, Suke has also been to their hideout. The once Radiant Gardens, now destroyed, with the remnants being called Hollow Bastion. If you'd like to share what you found there, you can Suke.\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "Suke would give a small nod at Ika introducing her and then went on to detail what she found out. \n\n\"It is like Ikazuchi said, I managed to infiltrate Hollow Bastion for a short period of time and found out about the captive Princesses. The witch... Maleficent was speaking to a man named Jafar about finding this last Princess of Heart.\" \n\nShe then reached into her coat pocket and pulled out the coin with the cross and showed it to Mod. \n\n\"And this item seemed important so I took it while I was forced to retreat so I was not seen. Though none of us could identify what it was, so we thought maybe you would have a better chance at it.\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora saw as Suke appeared from out of Ika's heart and was prepared to summon her bow, but hearing Ika's explanation calmed her down a little. But it did make her worry. \n\n\"Ika... I thought you said we couldn't have darkness in our hearts and thus we couldn't cause heartless to appear from them..\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Ah thats a little more complicated... I possess an ability that lets others enter my heart. And since Suke and I share a strong bond, she is able to travel through it, despite my heart being of pure light and her being a heartless.\"\n\nHe rubbed the back of his head and laughed a little.\n\n\"Its an exception, not the norm... She isn't my heartless, she just kinda... Hitches a ride from time to time?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I see... Welcome... Heartless.\" \n\nMod was visibly unhappy about what Suke just did. But she wanted to focus on the main issue still.\n\n\"So maleficent was the 'witch' all along. And they need 7 princesses of heart for their plans... And then there is this coin. I'll have to give it a closer examination soon. But then there is the door to darkness. I will have to assume whatever they need the princesses for will link to it along with this coin. Hollow bastion is also important. The castle there was the home of a great researcher of the heart. It is no wonder why maleficent resides there.\"\n\nMod looked at sunset\n\n\"The heartless in this room gives credit to your claim. But it sounds like that one is more... Animalistic than this one.\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "\"Oh... I see..\" Fiora took a sigh of relief and listened to what Mod was saying, not exactly following along well. But she was trying her best. \n\n\"Oh, I have something to say. I met a boy who had a special keyblade. He said you sent him mail and wanted his presence. Dado was getting something done first before coming over. He should be here soon...\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "The door to the room would open suddenly. \n\n\"Say fellas, did somebody mention the door to darkness?\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"What is this... Door to Darkness? Is it like the portals us Heartless use?\"\n\nThat was the first time Suke heard that term before but it sounded ominous if they had 5 Princesses with no Darkness in their heart there locked up. She didn't pay much mind to Fiora and what she almost did, since she stopped herself midway through. The Heartless turned her attention to the door and saw Oswald here and entered talking about it as well. \n\n\"Oh Oswald, you are here as well, hello.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"If i was allowed to summon him with my darkness to prove some points it would confirm my whole story entirely.. But i see due to there being one Heartless here already i doubt two would make you feel better... Speaking of which... This Door To Darkness... Wait.. I feel like i have a theory on how we can find it.. But even then its a shot in the dark in a literal sense Miss Modgink...\" Sunset began to think over whatever she had theorized before opening her eyes. \"I think when i went to a jungle world... I was able to see a keyhole shape...\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"But you did mention before in a megacity world you went with Darkdream too that it had a strange keyhole too... Before unleashing the darkness of a Heartless into said keyhole before it sunk... Why haven't the Heartless already sunken hallow Bastion besides Miss Modgink's assumptions on the Princesses of Heart being there..? It doesn't make sense to me...!\" Twilight also began to ponder but was stumpe." }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"If you ask me, I think if they sunk that world it could of been a completely different route for us to go along with... Something tells me if we recklessly go to Hallow Bastion now to stop the witch means we will be walking into a major trap or worse... Death may be another thing...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Oh yeah... Speaking of i tried using my Gummi Phone thing to contact Adagio, Aria, and Sonata to arrive here in this meeting if they did managed to get sucked into this dimension and land somewhere in one world... But i can't seem to reach them no matter how many times i called them... It always resulted in static...\" Louis pitched in as then he began to pace around the room. \"I will try a few more times here, but if they don't get the message i guess they didn't get sucked into that dimensional rift my evil counterpart made by accident...\" Louis said again, which the three names he spoke sounded almost too familiar to Suke in a sense the way he said their names." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"O-Oh! Is that him..? He reminds me of Angel Bunny a bit...! S-sorry...\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "A young man walks into the room, clutching his head.\n\n\"Sorry, sorry. I'm probably late. Had to fight some Heartless, mod some missing features into my Teeny Ship, and then this Tower's just plain disorienting...\"\n\nHe looks up, seeing the crowd, and tenses slightly. That's a lot of people in a very small space.\n\n\"So... Which one of you is Modgink?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Ah, welcome, Dado and Oswald. Everyone, Oswald was one of my apprentices. He had recently completed his mark of mastery exam and has become a keyblade master. He will help with all he can. And then there is Dado. You may recognize him from your battle at the toy world. He had awakened a special power, a special keyblade that will be useful to closing the door to darkness..\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "\"Nice to meet everyone! Oh hello Suke! Good to see you are doing alright. I heard you guys talking about the door to darkness, and I have more information that can help. I was in the realm of darkness for a short time after helping Suke. While I was there I saw another world falling into darkness, but it was very strange. I saw a strange glow coming from it. It didn't feel like light though, despite how it was bright. It felt much darker. The best I can compare it to is a keyblade, but with darkness! According to a report I found, only 2 keys can close the door to darkness. However one of them had to be a key of darkness. This may be the one we need!\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Confusion.Exe. Headache.Exe. Cuteness overload from how cute oswald looks.Exe." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Wait.. Only two...? And Dado has one out of the two...?! Oh that is a great relief... I dread the feeling of ever fighting these Heartless again! We can finally relax once we find this other key for a long while...\" Rarity stretched her body a bit as she yawned." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Two Keyblades being able to seal the Door To Darkness... We got one of them... Then that means...\" Sunset looked at her hand which was clouded with a small bit of darkness, before remembering about a key factor. \"I could in theory open a Dark Corridor to wherever Oswald might of found that key from... Then he can grab it while i protect him... That way, we are ready for whenever we do eventually find the Door To Darkness...\" Sunset then looked at Modgink with concern. \"I-If that is alright with you, Miss Modgink... Louis can tell you i did protect the people i care for... Dearly...\" She said to the elder master before turned to Twilight." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight smiled and nodded to Sunset, knowing her story and theory fulll well." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"I can vouch for her, Miss Modgink... I've been with her through many journeys and trust me she is a good person deep down when you remove the darkness out of the equation...\" Louis reported to Modgink almost instantly." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I can open a Corridor as well And Have nothing for the darkness to corrupt.\" Xion volunteers \"I don't need another Keyblade but I'll use another one temporarily if it seals this door thingy for whatever reason. I like my Rainbow Genesis too much... Especially considering that it exists because of me. This charm?\" She yoinks off the charm from her Keyblade and it expands to the full sized Mini-Hakkero \"Was made by me to channel my magic. It's now become the source of my Keyblade. I also rather like my Kirisame Blade.\" She casually summons the sword \"Had it forged by Hephaestus. And my Thunderblade... Less attached to and very much am looking to sell it.\" She summons that as well now. After resummoning the Keyblade, all 3 blades are stabbed into the ground around her in a perfect triangle" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado walks up to Modgink's desk, materializes Kingdom Key, and sets it down.\n\n\"That's the special Keyblade in question. It's neat; it has built-in tutorial features. I just figured out sealing doors with it.\"\n\n\"I'd highly appreciate if you could explain what's going on like I'm entirely new to all of this. What Exactly Is the Door to Darkness? Where is it? How do you get there? And while you're at it, for each proper noun you use, please explain that too. Chances are, I won't understand it.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"The hooded woman at the arena said something about closing a Door the heartless come out of. Perhaps its the same one as this Door to Darkness?\"\n\nHe just kinda stood by with Fiora while everyone was volunteering for the realm of darkness job. He knew he couldn't go in there... Not for long anyway.\n\n\"Speaking of though... Who even is this hooded person? She felt just like Xion does; someone without a heart. I don't trust that woman... She always seems up to something, like she has an ulterior motive.\"\n\nHe would say as he paused to think." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"M-Maybe she has some sort of condition where we can't sense the heart... Maybe its fractured unlike Xion's possibly...? We... We could help her if her heart is fractured and needs fixing...!\" Fluttershy calmly suggested, as her Element Of Kindness started to shine again from the kind idea for the hooded woman's missing or fractured heart. But it still looked gray but the pink was regaining it's true shade slowly." } ]	92	2,589
92.583333	2023-07-21	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"A Keyblade... With Darkness? I thought they were created with light?\"\n\nSuke still had an instinctual fear of Keyblades so she never inquired too much about them. But if it was in the realm of darkness, she should have little problem going in and out searching for it. \n\n\"So... Even among Keyblades some are more special than others... Well. I can come and go from the Realm of Darkness as I desire as a Heartless... I presume anyway. So I can go if you remember where it was you found it Oswald.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I do not have an answer about that mystery woman as of this moment. I have been too focused on the heartless. My apologies...\"\n\nMod yawns loudly.\n\n\"But the development of this dark keyblade is interesting. It could very well be the counterpart to Dado's keyblade, and be the one we need. We can't send multiple people for it, as we need people in the realm of light to go after maleficent and to protect the last princess. I can't believe I am saying this but...\"\n\nShe looks over at Suke and Oswald \n\n\"Heartless... Suke, you and Oswald should go and retrieve the dark key. Oswald's power of light and abilities make him adaptable to the Realm of Darkness. And because of your... Because of you being a Heartless, you will have less issues there... As for the rest of you.\"\n\nShe looked at the more capable warriors.\n\n\"The dark one Maleficent has capture princesses should be dealt with before they can get a chance at the princess. Then maleficent can be dealt with. I propose those skilled with fighting go after him. You will likely find him in the world with the last princess. And those of less experience..\"\n\nLooks at the less experienced fighters\n\n\"Should protect the princess and stop Maleficent's final ally. Once she has no allies and her plan is foiled, you will have the perfect opportunity to strike. Learn all you can during your missions.\"" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Fiora nodded nervously. Her first mission, protect the princess, whoever they are." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "\"Understood! We will get that key and be back to defeat the witch in no time!\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Got it!\" The Mane Six said in complete unison towards Modgink. \"Right... First things first is tracking that guy down really... After that we have a clear shot of beating Maleficent when he goes down!\" Twilight began to figure out a plan of action for the group, but then noticed Sunset's head tilted down at the floor slightly again." }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset meanwhile closed her eyes and got a flashback to her final moments of seeing Darkdream dying to the dark side of Ikazuchi, which made her fists tighten as the pain of losing a friend despite Darkdream's action with using Sunset's body for her own use. However she untightened her fists and Sunset's eyes oepn with a small glimmer of light in them. \"I'll avenge you Darkdream... He won't get away this time...\" Sunset's hair began to float slightly as she placed a hand on her heart area before looking at Modgink and nodded to Modgink's ideal plans for ridding Maleficent and Ikazuchi's dark side without speak a word to her as from what the others can feel, there was something changing within her. \"Right... Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie... You three will help guard the last princess of heart from any danger... Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity will handle the dark one accordingly... Whatever we alll do we can't lose the final princess of heart... Who knows what Maleficent is planning with all seven hearts anyways, but we cannot take a risk at such a plan... As for myself... Miss Modgink... I was able to conjure enough magic to make this spell...\" She summoned a Firaga ball of fire before making it disappear. \"But i still feel like i need to fully master this flame... Is there any advice i can use for how to master such a flame...?\" Sunset asked Modgink about who to go to for mastery of the Fire spell line politely." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight and the other Mane Six were surprised to see Sunset take the lead with their group in splitting them up for the tasks Modgink had for them, which made both herself and Louis very happy to see this." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Right. Protect the princess. Princess of what? How will we know them?\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"When we get on world, I should be able to tell. Someone's whose heart is pure should be easy enough to sense. I was able to tell that Fiora was a pure heart, when she herself didn't even know.\"\n\nHe put his hand to his chin.\n\n\"The only problem still lies in what world the princess is in. Say, Suke, do you happen to recall what the man Maleficent was talking to looked like? Perhaps that can give us a clue as to which world she is located on.\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"Very well Mod...\" \n\nSuke would say with a small nod and looked over at Oswald since they would be going together to the Realm of Darkness. \n\n\"What is this area in the Realm of Darkness like?\" \n\nShe asked and then looked back at Ika and nodded. \n\n\"Yeah, he had black and red robes and carried a snake staff-\" \n\nSuke then brought her hands up to her head. \n\n\"And he had this giant hat with a feather in it... And a gem in the middle. If I had to guess he might have been royalty or a wizard.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado nods at Ika. \"Sounds good. You'll be our Heart detector.\"\n\nHe turns to Suke, then puts his fingers to his chin.\n\n\"I assume hats with gemstones are uncommon, if it warrants mentioning. Maybe his world has an economy with a large gemstone industry? A snake staff could also mean he's from a world where snakes are especially culturally relevant, or just an important symbol. Does that narrow it down at all?\"\n\nHe turns to start pacing, only to realize he's unable to due to the crowd. He takes a deep breath, shuddering slightly." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion rolls her eyes and lifts him up above the crowd on a magical platform that traveled with him on each step \"Snakes are usually relevant to desert or jungle civilizations the most. Giant hat with a feather and a gemstone... Robes... Considering the gemstone, they were likely made of something nice like silk... If not royalty then a royal advisor. Perhaps the court mage? Did the robes seem light or heavy?\" This whole time, Xion's creating a magical projection of the figure Suke described \"Though considering that he's wearing Robes, he's not from a jungle world. Which leaves light robes for a desert world that would be airy but also great for protecting oneself from sand.\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Wait a damn minute... I feel like i know such an outfit design from my dimension where im from... Its on the tip of my tounge but i dont remember...\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"Gemstone industy!? That sounds like a dream of mine come true!!\" Rarity then had sparkling eyes while daydreaming." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"If i read anything on snakes though, they come from forests, swamps, jungl-\" Twilight began to speak before Xion informed the snake thing out. \"Yeah... Xion was right about snakes...\"" }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"A desert world though... There hasn't been a desert world being attacked at the slightest... And Twillight has dealt with a jungle world she relayed to me and the other girls... While Sunset sealed its keyhole... So that worlld is off the chart completely...\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"Great... We know the exact world layout but haven't seen such a world attacked by the Heartless at all...\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Gah!\" He stumbles forward along the platform, not remotely expecting it. After regaining his balance, he takes a test step forward, then realizes the platform is perfectly safe.\n\n\"Oh shit, thanks!\" He very slightly bounces up and down in place before pacing in the air." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"From that description and Xion's knowledge, I believe I know where this world may be. It sounds like Agrabah, a world with many wonders. The desert city sounds perfect for this ally of maleficent to be from. This explains why I keep getting visions of darkness in the sand... I first believed it to be Another Place.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "Talking to Suke\n\n\"I remember seeing what looked to be a toy store... I would have gotten a closer look but the heartless were swarming the place. I couldn't get any closer.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado winces and sits on his platform, legs crossed. \"Galaxy Toys... Pretty sure that's the store you saw. It's where I manifested this one.\" He points to where Kingdom Key sits on Mod-Gink's desk. \"If the dark one's the counterpart to mine like Mod-Gink says... That's where it might be.\"\n\n\"It's got three floors and a large open area where Heartless can easily jump from the higher floors to the first. I manifested my Keyblade on the third. There's a good chance the dark version will be there, specifically.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "\"I knew i was starting to remember that world! Agrabah was where i... Er... Darkdream met a lady in a black coat... Did not get a name from her however but Darkdream did encounter one person with a black coat... If what Miss Modgink is true, We definitely need to be on our toes with this Jafar guy... I might as well go train for the potential of facing off against Maleficent...\" Sunset would about to exit the room but then she remembered something. She turned her head back to Modgink one last time before speaking. \"Hey Miss Modgink...? Is there any people you know of to help me out to train my magic at all...? If not its fine, as im sure to manage on my own for a bit...\" Sunset asked Modgink politely before she even dared to leave the room without knowledge of somebody that trains magic first." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Agrabah... Like Sunset said we better split into groups for Ika's dark self and Jafar respectively... Otherwise who knows what will happen if one or the other wins... It'd be terrible...\" Twilight and the other Mane Five began to dread the feeling of losing the last princess of heart, as the six girls also wonder what would be the result if they lost all seven princesses of heart to Maleficent." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Miss Modgink... In the meantime while they try protecting and finding the last princess of heart, what do you want me to do specifically if you need anything? I'm sure i can provide some help to the matter for this preparation for the future...!\" Louis asked Modgink with him tilting his head to the side and giving a calm yet kind smile." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Serious question here. What happens if we off Ika's dark half? Do they refuse or something or... What?\"\n\n\"Also Ika figured something out with me. Apparently people split into a Heartless and a Nobody. What happens if one or both is killed?\"" }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"A toy store...?\" \n\nSuke had no clue what that might be about until Dado brought up the world that fell... Was there a world of just toys? \n\n\"Agrabah... That shall be my next destination once we finish in the Realm of Darkness...\" \n\nShe'd say with a nod and then looked back at Xion. \n\n\"I never thought of something like that before... Maybe they cease to exist.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Defeating a heartless with a keyblade purifies the heart of its darkness, but whose to say if it sends it back to its owner or not...\"\n\nThere are still too many questions left unanswered. He'd like to believe that purifying hearts sends them back to their owners, and not that he's just been erasing them from existence.\n\n\"But, as it stands, the darkness will try to encroach upon other worlds and hearts unless stopped. So we have to fulfill our duty of defeating them, even if what happens to the hearts themselves are less favorable...\"\n\nHe glanced at Suke as she spoke with Xion. No.. He had to believe that purified hearts went back to their original bodies. It had to be. Otherwise... If he ever lost suke, his best friend...\n\nHe shook his head. He just had to make sure nobody with a keyblade ever faced Suke. If he had to, he would give his life to protect her." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I am truly sorry about your world, Dado...\"\n\nAddressing sunset now.\n\n\"I would look for the Wizard, Merlin. He is a powerful wizard who knows many spells. I would check Traverse Town for him.\"\n\nAnd now Xion.\n\n\"If you are just your body now without a heart, that means being destroyed would destroy your body. And thus, you will cease to exist...\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado sits silently.\n\n\"The least we can do is prevent it from happening to others, right?\" He smiles weakly, eyes settling on Ika before closing them and taking a deep breath. He summons Kingdom Key back into his hand. \"So let's do it. We'll save the princess, storm the castle, find the macguffin, seal the darkness, whatever we gotta do.\"" }, { "author": "SunsetShimmer (SDU)", "message": "Sunset nodded before closing the door slowly. \"Thank you... I'll head to him as soon a possible for some learning before coming back...! Hopefully you all get your group jobs done for Miss Modgink! Good luck everyone!\" She said before waving goodbye as the door closed fully." }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Speaking of Traverse Town... I should visit that place sometime later as well...\" Twilight then had flash backs to Yuffie and Leon during the Phil Cup of Oylmpus. She really missed them a bit during her rematch battle with them. \"I hope Leon and Yuffie are okay out there...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Okay this Gummi Phone isnt picking up Adagio, Sonata, and Aria's signals at all... Maybe its due to them not owning ones themselves...? I don't know but i'm definitely concerned...\" Louis showed the entire group his Gummi-Phone, as it was just static. \"Oh and speaking of things... Miss Modgink, should i accompany one of the groups here to assure one group is successful...? It's fine if you don't need me for anything yet...\" Louis put his Gummi Phone back in his pocket incase of any tasks given." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Yeah i agree Louis, we need at least one group to come out successful... But that is not my call now, isn't it?\" Rainbow Dash helped pitched the idea of extra support, as she looked at Ika shaking his head and felt concerned before looking back towards Modgink. \"If anything, i would could be a possible candidate to help Oswald and Suke remain safe... Especially Suke for SOMEONE'S sake anyway...\" Rainbow looked back at Ika with a wink of trust before looking towards Modgink again for an answer, but while she waited her Element Of Loyalty started to glow a bit as it was slowly recharging but could take a while to fully recover." }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"Isn't that a bit of a risk though...? We don't know what would happen to you if you stay in this Realm Of Darkness for too long... Let alone with the Heartless running around potentially there!\" Applejack crossed her arms as she made one valid point in her counter-argument with Rainbow's case." }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"Though are not bodies without a Heart a corpse? What would they be going back to? Then again... There are people walking around with no heart at all...\" \n\nSuke asked Ika, more since she wasn't sure herself. But then she shook her head at Louis' suggestion. \n\n\"You would draw countless heartless to yourself there and get us all fighting an endless battle. They shouldn not target me there and Owsald seems to know his way around without attracting them I presume.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I'll go with Suke. I have nothing for them To Be attracted to so if anyone is going with, it's me.\" Xion tells Rainbow as she collapses her Jafar hologram finally like an old tv screen shutting off" } ]	74.5	3,333
72.363636	2023-07-24	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Very well, Xion, go with Suke and Oswald to retrieve that Keyblade. Everyone else can focus on the other tasks. Due to Xion's strange existence, they would be the best choice for a third.\"\n\nMod waited for Sunset to fully leave before continuing.\n\n\"However... I have another task that I hate to put on everyone here, but it is too important. We all know Sunset, Darkdream, caused one world to fall to darkness. They wish to atone for that and sealed another world to atone. However, I must warn all of you. There was another world that ended up falling due to her actions. Indeed, Darkdream was in-control and helped the heartless and even helped kill a boy who would have likely saved that world. However when the witch appeared and talked to Sunset, she willingly joined the witch. I cannot tell why, as it is too far in the past for my magic to be accurate on the why's of situations. I'm sorry for not disclosing this sooner. I wanted to be sure what I was viewing was as accurate as it could be. But now for the task... If Sunset shows Any Sign of deviation, Any Sign of helping the witch or Darkdream returning... Eliminate Sunset. That is your final task from me until the witch is stopped.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"That's...\" Dado begins shaking.\n\n\"Yeah.\" His voice is dry. Those in the room with the ability to sense light and darkness feel a small wave of darkness pulsing inside him. \"Got it.\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Wait, WHAT!?!\" Twilight and the girls all said in unison, as Twilight was struck the hardest by that information. \"Two... Worlds...? T-That...\" Twillight then fell to her knees as she began tearing up a bit. \"That can't be...\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"A-Are you kidding!? We spent a lot of time helping Sunset seeing the light from her mistakes from what Twilight and Louis told us!!\" Rainbow would of been very angered by the sudden last task. \"We are definitely not-\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "\"Enough... Girls... I... We can't decline the task...\" Twilight said slowly standing up with her eyes covered by her hair." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"T-Twilight we can't do that to Suns-\"" }, { "author": "Twilight Sparkle (SDU)", "message": "Twilight then suddenly punched Rainbow in the face to knock her down on the floor. \"I SAID ENOUGH AND THATS FINAL!!! YOU HEAR ME!?! WE WILL DO THE TASK IF IT COMES DOWN TO IT!!!\" Twilight shouted to Rainbow Dash as her eyes were revealed and suddenly the whites of her eyes were slightly cyan and the irises were cat like, but if Modgink could tell judging by Twilight's tears she was lying to everyone. \"I-I am going to go... We have to listen to Modgink's order...\" Twilight's hair covered her eyes again and she gritted her teeth before running and opening the door as she shuts it closed hard." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"T-Twilight... No...!\" Fluttershy went to try and follow Twilight, but Applejack held her shoulders and shook her head at Fluttershy." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I go where the waves of fate take me. I have beef with Twilight so I'd rather take her out before Sunset but sure thing.\" Xion shrugs \"I'm pretty sure I can take her out personally if need be. Though I'd say none of us here would be good for that. We all have Keyblades. She'd just come back as a Nobody and a Heartless, wouldn't she? What are we gonna track them both down and kill them too? What if her Heartless looks like some generic Shadow instead of like her? Gonna be difficult to properly end her if we can't hunt down both halves.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"So, she really does have the audacity to tell me not to fight for the light and be angry for not being able to control someone I'm not attached to, while having aided in the destruction of several worlds and unable to stop someone she even shared a body with...\"\n\nHe closed his eyes. One might think he was angry, but the keen would see a single tear go down his cheek.\n\n\"We can't be certain Darkdream is truly gone, either. Xion, do you recall when she attacked me in Traverse Town? Her eyes...\"\n\nHe harkened back to her eyes turning that shade of red.\n\n\"...That girl's anger will only invite more darkness into her heart.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "\"If I may, master Mod. I know Sunset has made many mistakes. And I also know those mistakes costed many lives. However I believe Sunset wouldn't go back to that. Trust me, everyone, I know what it is like to make mistakes... And I know how much those mistakes eat you up inside. Which is why I believe in Sunset and believe she will not fail us! Just like with Suke, master Mod, I refuse this task!\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Upon hearing Ika's words, Dado blinks twice, then takes a deep breath. Anger will only invite more darkness, huh?\n\nHe takes a series of deep breaths, calming himself down. He opens his mouth to speak, then closes it." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Yeah... As much as for making mistake... Even i had my fair share of going to the darkness... I used to even go into a black haired that spiked my hair up named 'Super Dark Form' which was when your anger took over too far... Ive experienced it around seven to eight times... From a loss of a friend or something else...\" Louis told the group who were new to him. \"Which is why... Like Oswald... I completely REFUSE to kill a fellow friend of mine... No matter how many mistakes they made in the past...\" Louis opened his eyes are for a split second they shined with a red-like look, with his hair flashing yellow for a fraction of a second as well." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Yeah!! Twilight may have taken the task head on recklessly, but deep down Sunset is a friend to Twilight much like Twilight is a friend to us!! We are the Fighters Of Light!!!\" Rainbow Dash got up as the group saw the bruise she had on the left side of her face, but she didnt care. Her Element Of Loyalty also fully recharged to max." }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"We wouldn't DARE harm no body of our team!!\" Rarity said as her Element Of Generosity glowed with Rainbow Dash's." }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"No matter the mistakes... No matter how they were before...\" Applejack joined in, as her Element Of Honesty shined fully charged too." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"We would NEVER kill a friend, as much as Sunset!!\" Pinkie Pie called out as her Element Of Laughter also glowed brightly." }, { "author": "Fluttershy (SDU)", "message": "\"We still and ALWAYS care for Sunset... Because...\" Fluttershy softly spoke as her Element Of Kindness fully sparkled and shined." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"We are the Warriors Of Light AND Elements Of Harmony!!!!\" The Mane Five called as their elements shined brighter than ever before room began to glow in a rainbow-like aura and the five elements stopped glowing along with the room reverting to normal." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's eye twitches at this display of the power of friendship.\n\n\"Alright. I'm sorry, I gotta ask. Ballpark estimation, one significant digit works. Around how many people would you estimate live in the average world?\"\n\nHis eyes flare, but this time, without any accompanying darkness. \"Is is thousands, millions, or more?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Define 'average.' That words definition changes drastically from person to person.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"You know what? That's an excellent point. Let's go with statistical median, just to eliminate outliers, yeah?\"\n\nDado laughs slightly." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"So, if Sunset were to return to Maleficent's side and help her to sink more worlds, you would just stand by? Just because she's your friend? Mod is not asking you to kill your friend. She is asking you to protect the lives of millions. Her words may be harsh... But eliminate does not always mean to kill. There are other ways you can make sure she does not sink more worlds into the darkness.\"\n\nIkazuchi's white streaks of hair seemed to encroach further up his head.\n\n\"You don't have to do anything until its proven she can't be trusted. Just do as the master says. Keep an eye on her. If you want to believe in her so much, then you all should be the ones to monitor her. Stop her before she becomes an issue if she shows any signs of betrayal. And if you all are unable to eliminate her when the time comes... Someone else will have to take out your friend, and they might not be so willing to spare her life as the rest of you.\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "Rainbow Dash and the other four girls suddenly glared at Ikazuchi with serious expressions. \"You know what? Who said YOU were our team's leader? Louis is a goofball sure, but he IS our team leader until this all happened... Not YOU... But then again...\" Rainbow then suddenly smiled with a cheeky grin. \"Who's to say one of YOUR lost friends if not loves is ALSO gone if Sunset met such a fate by another person...? What would happened if Miss Modgink told YOU to handle them before they betray you?!\" Rainbow slowly began to yell as her insults became harsher and harsher before getting close to Ika's face with one last insult to boot. \"What if YOU were the root cause of all the problems WE are facing!?! Your dark half, Your world falling to the darkness, the lost of Sunset's dark side due to YOUR dark half's intentions!!! THINK FOR A MOMENT BEFORE SAYING SUCH AWFUL THINGS WOULD YA!?\" Rainbow Dash glared at Ika from up close and personal and waited for him to speak. \"Or are you gonna shut your or are you going to cause a familiar issue between us all...?\" Rainbow spoke one last thing as she backed away from him finally." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Holy... I think all of whoever refused that task KINDA are going a little overboard here...!\"" }, { "author": "Applejack (SDU)", "message": "\"It's Rainbow Dash, Louis... She'll get over it eventually...\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"I wouldn't count your chicken Applejack... She could of started something horrible...\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"As a Guardian of Light I would do what is necessary for the fate of all worlds. My feelings are irrelivant.\"\n\n\"I hope you could do the same.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado wills his platform to float upwards. He reminds himself to buy noise-cancelling headphones when he gets back to Traverse Town. Shit, do they even have those?\n\nHe takes another deep breath, then looks at the door. He can't leave yet. Not without... Wait, he has means of subtle communication." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Hmph... So you only care for the worlds huh...\" Rainbow Dash then summoned her Keyblade before slowly smirking while holding it." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Wait... I know what MAY happen here... Rainbow DONT you dare do it!!\"" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Think about it Louis... If he truly cares about the worlds we defend... `Whos to say he doesnt care about the one person in this very room...?`\" Rainbow glared before looking at Ika yet again with a devilish smile. \"Go ahead... Repeat to my what you just told me... Every... Last... Word...\"" }, { "author": "Rarity (SDU)", "message": "\"See?! I told you not to count your chickens Applejack!! Rainbow is CLEARLY now pushing the letter!!\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"I believe you heard me.\"\n\nHe sighed and turned away from Rainbow.\n\n\"We don't have time for this. If you don't intend to help or listen to the master, get lost.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Do I hear FOUR?!\" She says in a perfect imitation of DBZA Vegeta \"How many of you girls are going to have irrational bouts of anger like you're some pissed off feral cat?!\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"I dont know but i always stay positive as best as possible!!\" Pinkie smilled despite the argument." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Rainbow dashes keyblade would suddenly disappear and appear on Mod's table. \n\n\"That is quite enough! If this is how you all react to a serious matter like this then I was mistaken. Sunset helped the witch capture princesses and caused worlds to fall. I could have killed her the moment she walked in here if I truly wanted to. I didn't due to wanting to give her one more chance. Ika has shown me that there is more to a heartless than just eating hearts. Suke has become an ally, despite their origins. His friendship to Suke made me reconsider her elimination. The same as all of yours with sunset. At any moment, I am willing to have Suke eliminated if she shows any sign of betrayal. Sunset get's the exact same treatment. And another thing, Ika's dark half is another being entirely. If Ika was able to control them, then Sunset should have been able to control Darkdream since they were in the same body. You see how it makes no sense to attack Ika for a being that is, at best, a relative to him but defend Sunset when she can't control someone in the same body? Friendship may be powerful, however if all the worlds are destroyed, it will not matter. Now if you continue this pointless, and incorrect, argument and summon your keyblade with dark intentions like that again, I will not return your keyblade next time.\" \n\nMod was cold with that last line. Normally she was fairly tired and seemed calm, but it was clear she was not in the mood for this and was ready to deal with the situation herself.\n\n\"Is that understood?\"\n\nRainbows keyblade returned to Rainbow" }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "Secretly recording for a new keytube video" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Right as his platform reaches the door, he stops. This is the part where he's supposed to stay still and not call attention to himself. And he was so close!" }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "Rainbow and the rest of the Fighters Of Light also stayed silent from all of Modgink's words, as Rainbow just made her Keyblade disappear the moment she got it back." }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"S-So... D-Do we got plans before we search Agrabah like we were told...?\" Pinkie spoke to the group to try and get things back on track." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"I got shown the way. I'm good. I'll meet you guys there after cooling off for a bit in Traverse Town.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Thank you Master Mod.\"\n\nIkazuchi's red and gold keyblade armor shimmered onto his body.\n\n\"I'll let you figure it out, Pinkie. Apparently, I'm not a part of your 'team', so who am I to decide what you'll do?\"\n\nHe walked to the door, but stopped as he grabbed the doorknob.\n\n\"May your hearts be your guiding key.\"\n\nIkazuchi then opened the door and walked out." }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"...I see...\" \n\nSuke had no idea another world besides Destiny Islands fell, but the fact the... Entity could still be lurking around bothered her. She'd then look over at Oswald, hearing what he had to say. \n\n\"I would have to agree with the others... I know little about either Sunset or Darkdream, but she willingly went to work with Maleficent at one point. We should at least keep an eye on her, who knows if this 'Darkdream' can take her over again or she relapses into darkness.\" \n\nSuke then remained mostly silent throughout the rest of the arguments and yelling going on. Seeing Ika walk out, she was ready to do the same but felt wanted to ask those two one last thing. \n\n\"I suppose we should leave to the Realm of Darkness sooner rather than later, Oswald and Xion...\"" } ]	38	3,184
67.222222	2023-07-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Oswald", "message": "\"Apologies, Master Mod. I do understand that we need to be wary. I'll help make sure that Sunset stays on the path of redemption. And i'll get that keyblade.\" He looked at the rest of the pony group \"After we are done with our tasks, how about we cool off with some ice cream? I know a great spot in Twilight Town.\" With that, Oswald would beckon for Suke and Xion to follow as he left the room." }, { "author": "Fiora", "message": "\"Well... I don't really know what's going on but... I'm sure your friend will prove themself and it won't get to that... I'll try and scout out the world we are supposed to go to and i'll message you all. I got your numbers from Ika before we got here. I hope we can be friends when this is over, you all seem so fun and... Animated!\" Fiora would begin to type something on her phone and then the group could hear what sounded to be a ship outside. Then she would be warped to it via the ship's systems. Cid hooked her up." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Sighs \"I apologize for my harsh words. You do not need to accept it, however. I need time to ponder upon some things... And I also need to finish my Gift To you all. Something to help you all in the days to come.\" Mod would then vanish in a puff of magical clouds." }, { "author": "Suke the Heartless", "message": "\"A gift?\"\n\nSuke didn't expect Mod to give her anything, so she paid it no mind and nodded at Oswald, following him as they left the room as well." }, { "author": "Rainbow Dash (SDU)", "message": "\"Well... Certain THAT was a bit unexpected...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"I... May stay here and keep the place clean and guarded... And possibly help Miss Modgink out with the gift... But i will not spoil the surprise to you five because that would be unfair to her and the other wielders... Now go find Twilight and do me proud girls... And please... Make sure Sunset doesnt find out about the whole... THING Miss Modgink said... I'd hate for her to dread that and make her think it was some sort of betrayal thing...\"" }, { "author": "Pinkie Pie (SDU)", "message": "\"Gotcha captain! Cmon everyone! Lets get going to save the last princess of heart!!\" Pinkie and the others soon shortly left the room as Louis waved goodbye." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "As Louis was the last one left in the room, he sat down on a stool not too far from Master Modgink's main chair. He pulled out a picture of the group of his, being himself, Sunset, the Mane Six, and the Dazzlings in one group photo. \"Adagio... Sonata... Aria... Where are you three...? Surely nothing bad came upon you three... Did it...?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion looks mildly amused as he says their names. Sooner or later, he'll figure it out from Twilight when Goldilocks shows up to talk. Once Suke leaves, Xion follows after her" } ]	68	605
166	2023-07-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "Louis would of been dusting off a few books to finish off his daily routine while Modgink wasn't in the tower. But something he felt still couldn't be shaken off as he paced around the room in front of the desk and chair.\n\n\"I really hope the others found Twilight before she could alert Sunset... This was all a big twist of events all eight of us got into and it was because of my stupid counterpart's machine going on the fritz...!\"\n\nLouis said to himself as he stopped and looked at his hand before making a fist.\n\n\"But no matter what... We WILL set this right if we play the pieces well...!\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "A huge puff of magical smoke appeared in the room and Louis could hear the all so familiar yawn. Mod rubbed her eyes as she walked over to her desk. \n\n\"Ah, good I needed to talk with you Louis. Your experiences with your friends will be required for these devices.\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Devices...? I mean sure... Not much i am able to do at the moment unless i get a mission afterwards or something special for me in my near future...\"\n\nLouis brushed his worries aside before shrugging as he talked before grabbing a stool and placing it in front of Modgink's desk as Louis sat down.\n\n\"What'cha need for these devices from me? Like memories, personalities, or something else i can say for you to tweak these things? I have a feeling it's for their Gifts You referred to before... Though before we begin, can you check to see if you can confirm if the girls stopped Twilight calmly from telling Sunset...? I feel REALLY worried about her and i don't want her dead- uhm- well you know what i mean by what our meeting went...\"\n\nLouis said as he looked down at the floor, looking mildly concerned for Sunset's safety and future." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Indeed, these are the gifts I am working on for everybody. I noticed those 'Elements of Harmony' and it made me think about something. I have been working on it for a while, however more information about their connection to each other will help me finish it up.\"\n\nMod sat down\n\n\"But before that, I do owe you that and an apology. I should hadn't thought about how you all felt and spoke harshly. I do wish for Sunset to fully redeem herself, but after a betrayal that nearly destroyed everything, even I get doubts about every trusted ally sometimes. Let this be a lesson that not even I can be perfect... I'll have to express this when everyone returns, and restore the trust within everyone.\"\n\nMod talks a bit too much sometimes. She closed her eyes and began to focus on what Louis wanted to know, trying to get as many details as she could." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "As Modgink closed her eyes and focused, she began to see the end of a talk in Traverse Town between Sunset and a hooded lady by giving each other a handshake before she saw Twilight with tears rolling down her face. When Sunset went to ask Twilight what happened to her, Twilight told Sunset about Modgink's one final but risky task about eliminating Sunset. The two seemed to be fine with a hard hug towards one another but she the duo let go Sunset began talking as if it was a betrayal task herself, as Sunset yelled at the sky while letting a big dark aura out and the words following from Sunset before the dark aura burst and after said dark aura burst would definitely spell a mistake from the meeting that shouldn't have been said.\n\n \"If that's the case... So be it... I knew that Miss Modgink never trusted me to begin with... I tried to change...\"\n\n\"BUT THATS ALL NOTHING TO HER HUH!?! THE FACT THAT SHE COULDNT LET ME AT LEAST TRY!?!\"\n\nSunset then said something about not trying anymore and opened as Dark Corridor, and then the next bunch of phrases would of possibly hit Modgink hard emotionally depending on the amount of sadness she felt.\n\n \"Maybe THIS will be a mistake for Miss Modgink... Im going to Maleficent and join her once more and NEVER come back...\"\n\n\"Twilight... Im sorry... But if that is what Miss Modgink thinks of me... Then i cannot change in her eyes like Princess Celestia's relationship... Goodbye... Friend...\"\n\nAfter snapping the Dark Corridor shut as Sunset entered it, Twilight failed to follow Sunset Shimmer into said portal before Twilight fell to her knees and didn't seem to move much at all as the Mane Five arrived although too late as even Rainbow Dash fell on her own knees and banged the ground in anger. The details would then seem to end then and there." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"Well...? Please tell me my message to my friends got to Twilight on time... I really don't want things to end as bad as Sunset thinks if she mistook Twilight's information...!\"\n\nLouis said to Modgink as he was now more concerned as Louis hoped for a possible good result, but judging by the sadness and worry on his face he knew something might be wrong." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod sighs and shakes her head. \n\n\"It is clear Sunset still is too surrounded in darkness... They could not reach twilight in time, and Sunset decided to join Maleficent to spite me. She has chosen to destroy the worlds because of my worry that she would rejoin maleficent. This now forces my hand...\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "\"W-What!? Th-There has to be a way to still redeem her!! I... I still think she could with Twilight's help... Just trust Twilight... She's been through a lot in my dimension of worlds... Losing Celestia... Losing Luna...! It would be awful for Twilight to lose Sunset, someone who she reformed herself from one time me and her stopped Sunset from messing with a mirror world of Equestria... There... There has to...\"\n\nLouis tried to beg for Modgink to reconsider, but lowered his head as he knew it would be a bit too late to stop Modginks decision.\n\n\"Nevermind... If i am your student... I have to respect your choice... Twilight has many connections to many people throughout my life... She has great magical prowess when me and the other girls stopped my evil counterpart many times... Rainbow Dash may be cocky, but as her boyfriend she's often sweethearted and she's loyal to her other friends... Fluttershy is, well, shy but can be quite kind with people and animals and can come out of her shell if you get along with her... Applejack is an honest person through and through, and has a nasty kicking strength back in my dimension... Pinkie Pie is a party freak but she can be sad at times, which is good as she learns from her mistakes and makes others laugh... And Rarity is always a fashion type of person, making outfits for others but can give her friends things as shes generous like that... And... That's about it really...\"\n\nLouis explained to Modgink about the Mane Six, expressing to her each of their traits." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Louis... When Kiki betrayed us, I felt the worse I ever had the moment I found out. She wanted to destroy the worlds and send everything to darkness. She almost succeeded. At the time, I was unsure what to do, and it nearly costed us. Ever since then, I have lost most allies and wasn't sure who to trust. Betrayal of an ally can destroy much more than an enemy can. We must stop maleficent and Any Of her allies by any means... Which is why I will let you take charge in dealing with her. I do not have the same connection as you, I will not be able to reach her. If you cannot reach her... You must destroy her. Take this as a chance to teach me a lesson, my student.\"" }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "Louis lifted his head slowly after listening to Modgink before he nodded to her.\n\n\"Understood... If i do get Sunset back to us, i promise to show you how friendships aren't always a bad thing...!\"\n\nLouis smiled with his eyes closed as he was relieved to hear there was still a chance for Sunset.\n\n\"I suppose before you continue having at the gifts your making, wanna teach me a few things before i head out to do my training by myself...? If not, i shall prepare for Agrabah with training beforehand...\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I have something to give you to give to them. The gift should be complete after...\"\n\nMod waved her hands around and a bunch of trinkets would appear our of thin air. They rested on the table and then glowed as mod put some more magic into it.\n\n\"That should do it. This charm should allow you all to call upon each others power. A Heartbinder. As long as your connection to your friends stay strong, you will always be able to use these. Take one of these to your friends. I'll have the rest delivered to everyone else. And if you get through to sunset, tell her I apologize, and that I wish to speak with her.\" \n\nThe heartbinder that floated to louis had the symbol of the elements of harmony on them." }, { "author": "Louis Cruz (Earth)", "message": "Louis nodded before grabbing the six respective heartbinders for the Mane Six as going to the door to exit, but turned his head.\n\n\"I will... Surely Sunset will understand...!\"\n\nWith that, he opened and closed the door quickly to get outside, as outside Modgink's window was louis in Keyblade Armor zipping to the air towards the location of his friends." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado walks into the top of Mod's tower, covered head to toe in white and gold cat-eared armor. He dismisses the armor, then holds out Kingdom Key.\n\n\"So, why'd you bring me here...?\" He asks the Keyblade." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Dado. Is something wrong? I know I didn't get to properly talk with you before.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"My Keyblade brought me here. I'm not sure why.\" He sets Kingdom Key on her desk. \"Actually, while I'm on the subject, would you happen to know why it seems to have a mind of its own? Don't get me wrong; it's super helpful. It's just... Kinda surreal?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Keyblades are more special than other weapons. It is still theories, but it would seem all keyblades have a 'soul', a will. This will, soul, can simply be an extension of the wielder, or just the weapon itself. You see, there are 3 ways one can obtain a keyblade that we know of. A master passing their keyblade on to someone, in which the keyblade has to choose that person as its new wielder. Calling it forth from within your own heart, essentially 'forging' it. And the final way is to be chosen by one. Of course, you normally must have a strong heart to wield one, but the development of Xion existing with mo heart changes that. I have a theory that, when a keyblade loses its power, its soul dies. This can commonly happen when its wielder dies. But some keyblades can go on to find a new wielder. This keyblade chose you specifically, and it seems like it wants to guide you forward. It is indeed special as one of the only keys that can close the door to darkness, but one with so much 'personality' has not been seen before.\"\n\nMod would go to grab the keyblade but it would instantly go back to Dado upon her reaching.\n\n\"I may be powerful enough to control some keyblades, however ones that choose their wielders,i like this one, are more tricky to handle.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"So even if I wanted to decline this \"Door to Darkness\" Stuff...\" The thought hangs in the air for a moment, then he moves on.\n\n\"Sorry. It was really busy earlier. I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask. Like, where will we even find the Door to Darkness? What does it look like? How will we know it when we see it?\" His speech accelerates, as do his rapid-fire questions. \"My Keyblade has taught me a few types of magic, but I don't know the first place to start when learning, say, ice or wind magic. Is there some sort of standardized magical education? What exactly are the Heartless? All anyone's told me is that they're darkness, and that they steal hearts. Well, no one Exactly Told me that last part, but it's kind of intuitive, isn't it? And why do I have two Keyblades?\" He switches quickly to Ever After, then back to Kingdom Key. \"I assume the first one is one my Heart forged, and the second one chose me, but is that normal? Do other people have multiple Keyblades?\" His questions are far too many and far too fast to be reasonably answerable. How can someone survive without a Heart? Wouldn't that make them a Heartless? Is Xion a Heartless? What about that other girl who was here? The angry blue one kept throwing shade at her. Why did the Heartless attack my world? This person in a brown cloak came up to us saying it had been 'connected', whatever that means. Did something happen to it beforehand? Is there a way to prevent Heartless from targeting worlds? I noticed that Potions and stuff not only exist everywhere else, but look and cost the same. Is there some regulatory body manipulating every single world economy? Why aren't they helping stop the Heartless? Are they connected to the Heartless? Are Moogles secretly a type of Heartless?\"\n\nHe takes a deep breath.\n\n\"I'm just really confused about everything. And it feels like every time I get an answer, it only creates more questions. I'm sorry.\"" } ]	129	2,822
143.571429	2023-07-30	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Oh boy... Okay take a seat.\"\n\nMod had a very comfortable armchair appear for Dado along with a drink that magically refilled itself and a built in cup holder. A \"Video\" Of Dado's questions played so Mod could answer every one without forgetting.\n\n\"I'll answer your questions in the order you asked them. The Door to Darkness isn't found easily, and I suspect Maleficent knows where it is, which is why she must be confronted and defeated. I assume your keyblade will react once you see it. Look to your peers for lessons in learning. They know a lot that they can teach you. I would, but building that connection to your allies would do good for you. Heartless are the embodiment of the darkness in people's hearts. They are creatures that, normally, do mot have hearts and seek them out of instinct to steal and consume them. Some heartless do have hearts called Emblem Heartless. They are much stronger than normal heartless and killing them with a keyblade will free the heart they have inside. Multiple keyblades can be owned by one person, however you require an incredibly strong heart and power to wield multiple at once in battle. Ika is one with 3 different keyblades. Xion os a special case right now and I do not have a proper answer. I assume you mean Suke, she is a heartless that Ika has befriended. Heartless attack every world. Yours was unfortunate to be found and attacked before someone could stop it... Person in a brown cloak said that? Hm... I do not know what they meant... Maybe it was about the heartless stealing the world's heart. The only way to stop a world from being taken is to seal the world's keyhole with a keyblade. The keyhole leads to the heart of a world. If it got sealed, heartless wouldn't be able to enter it. The Moogles are the main shopkeepers of the worlds, however they do not possess much fighting potential, so instead they sell things that help others fight them. And finally, Moogles are Moogles.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado nods along attentively as Mod goes through the video, answering his questions. The display of a magical clip cature feature impresses him greatly. As she's talking, he takes out his Gummiphone and starts typing a storm, taking notes:\n\n- DtD loc unknown, Maleficent might know, Keyblade might know\n- Learn magic from Ika, Fiora, Twilight, and Xion (and Suke?)\n- Heartless = darkness, steal hearts\n- \"Emblem\" Have hearts? May be red and black symbol I've been seeing. Keyblade frees the hearts\n- Suke's a good Heartless???\n- \"Keyholes\" Lead to world heart. Assume it's like DtD\n- Moogles manip world economies and are allegedly friendly. Idk if I trust\n\n\"Thank you so much, Master Mod. I... I have one last clarifying question, if that's alright. You said Suke was a Heartless, and that she's Ika's friend. But if Heartless are the darkness in people's hearts, how does that work? Shouldn't she be evil?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion magically pops into existence behind Dado and sets off a harmless magical firework in front of him \"Dark doesn't mean evil and Light doesn't mean good. Priests can use Light but be evil people. Still don't have a good example for the other side though. Anyways uh... Came for a lore drop? Ika isn't exactly... Great At explaining things.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Gah!\" Dado jumps in his comfy chair. He wishes he didn't startle so easily.\n\n\"Okay, so what? Is it 'both extremes are bad, seek balance?' Because I don't see myself using the preferred tool of the people and things that destroy worlds.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Darkness is a tool. An easily corrupting tool but a tool nonetheless. Look at me. I use both and am completely fine... Kinda. Me losing my heart has nothing to do with my magic. Light and Dark are two sides of the same coin. Yin and Yang, you could even call them. One cannot exist without the other.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado squints.\n\n\"I'll keep that in mind. I dunno if I trust myself with Yin, though, so I'll stick with the Yang. Thanks for the explanation.\"\n\n\"What are your questions for Master Mod?* He smiles, excited to hear what questions someone more experienced asks. \"She's really good at answering! She explained everything I wanted to know!\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Uh... Kinda like... Everything. I have a lot of power but zero idea what's with all the random junk going on. Hell, I barely know how to use my Keyblade.\"" } ]	76	1,005
79.928571	2023-08-07	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\".....I'm just gonna...\"\n\nA magical video of all the answers Mod did for Dado appears for Xion so Mod doesn't need to repeat herself. \n\n\"Easier to save time.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado bows his head slightly.\n\n\"Thanks again so much, Master Mod. I'll be sure to come back if I have any more questions!\"\n\nHe smiles gratefully as he gets up, ready to leave." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Huh... Noted... So... Why did my personal magical conduit become the charm for my Keyblade? Is the charm what determines a Keyblade's form and keeps it together or something? Cuz I yoink mine off and poof!\" A small poof of smoke goes off for added effect \"There goes the Keyblade! Or I guess I call it Rainbow Genesis. Also I had it before losing my heart. Which now raises Another Question! If a Keyblade is tied to the being themselves rather than the Heart, wouldn't that mean both a person's Nobody and Heartless could summon the same one?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Wait, what's a Nobody?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Me. A being with no Heart. Nobodies and Heartless seem to be two sides of the same coin. Nobodies are the bodies but are heartless and the Heartless are the Hearts but no bodies. It makes no sense to me either.\" She says with a look of \"Tell me about it...\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado cocks his head. \"Confusing nomenclature aside... If the two are connected, what happens to the other if you kill one? Does it also die?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Results not found. Try again later.\" She replies cheekily \"Nobody knows nor are they willing to test it out. Not like you can really distinguish most Heartless from one another anyways. For all we know, Nobodies could have the same problem. I just happen to be the only one anyone here knows personally.\" Not necessarily true but she's not allowed to say anything more... ~~yet~~" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"So if Heartless are darkness, would that make Nobodies light since they're counterparts of each other?\"\n\nDado's eyes shine at the influx of information. Xion's cool as fuck." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"You would think but no. While Heartless are Yin, Nobodies are more like the concept of Wu or Mu if you prefer, or nothingness. We are the empty husks. Think of us as just the circls with neither Yin nor Yang. Though that's not exactly the best example considering that's Wuji, or infinity and the perfect being.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Huh.\" He remembers his fight against the Doll. He remembers Andy's light shining through a hole in its form.\n\n\"Maybe the light gets trapped in the Heartless with the Heart, then. Nothingness, though... That's interesting. How does that work? How do you use light and darkness if you're empty?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"They're just elements like Fire, Ice and Air. I don't utilize them as primordial forces. I utilize them as elements. I'm magic student so I've learned how to just use any element. Some things may require you to have a heart to use but most spells don't really need it. Dark Roll and Salvation need one to utilize Darkness and Light as both elements and primordial forces respectively. My personalized spells have no such requirements.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"So there Is A formal magical education...\" Dado ponders this, then considers the advice of Master Mod to learn from his peers. He'll keep them both in mind." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Likely, Xion, if you were to die like this, you would cease to exist. It seems as if your existence as a \"Nobody\" Was a mistake. Of course I do not see it that way, but your existence is such an anomaly... As to the keyblade, special chains do have the power to change a keyblades shape and strengths. And while we are at it, I'll explain the naming of \"Heartless\". There was a researcher in Hollow Bastion who studied Heartless in great detail. Pure heartless that didn't have hearts on their own, but appear due to the darkness in peoples hearts. Because they had no heart, he dubbed them \"Heartless\". Of course some Heartless have hearts now, but this is because...\" \n\nMod sighed. \n\n\"Of him... The researcher became so enraptured by them that he decided to try and replicate them... The specifics aren't there, however his machine that made the heartless made them with hearts, and branded them with a special symbol to differentiate them. An emblem, the one you have been seeing. We call those, Emblem Heartless. Killing those heartless with a keyblade releases those hearts. I admire that researcher and his research, but it had gone too far and has costed too many lives... And he is no where to be found to fix what he has started.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado listens attentively, then frowns. He goes silent after this explanation.\n\n\"A machine that made Heartless with Hearts...\" The question burns. It eats at all other thoughts. Heartless can take hearts and become Heartless with Hearts. The machine made Heartless with Hearts. The question burns in the air.\n\nDado takes a deep breath, steels his resolve, and asks the question.\n\n\"Did it create new Hearts for the Heartless, or...\"\n\nHe lets it hang in the air. Hopefully, he doesn't have to explain.\n\nFuck, the Doll had an Emblem..." } ]	66.5	1,119
87.222222	2023-08-10	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod stared at Dado, giving a look as if he already knew that answer. She didn't want to truly say it. She then addressed Xion. \n\n\"There was only ever *One* Person who replicated a keyblade. However that is a talk for another time.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "He used human subjects. The machine took their Hearts and created Heartless from them.\n\nDado shudders. They're fighting the remains of zombified victims of a mad scientist's work gone too far. If this was a videogame, he'd be enthralled by the horror. Instead... Well, different emotion, same result.\n\n\"If we ever find this asshole, is he best taken in alive, or what? Do you think he can fix this mess?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"I don't think this mess can be undone. This feels like a permanent fixture of the... Multiverse, I guess?\" Xion replies to Dado before turning to Mod \"I don't gotta be in class til tomorrow at ten. I think that can be a now talk, beautiful. So howsaboutsit? Who managed to replicate a Keyblade and how? I'm rather curious. Odd considering my lack of genuine emotions but this is simply that intriguing~\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"There is no time right now, Xion. You need to be helping Oswald and Suke. This issue is only resolved once the door to darkness is closed and the machine creating more heartless is fully destroyed.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Right. Speaking of little time, I should probably go train. There's so much to learn, so much to figure out... The sooner I start, the sooner I can make a difference in helping protect worlds from the Heartless.\"\n\nHe stretches, then flashes a wide smile.\n\n\"I just beat the Phil Cup in Olympus! They seemed surprised that I got it in my first go, so surely I'm doing something right, right?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion just looks unamused \"That whole thing has waited this long. It can wait twenty minutes longer. I'm more than willing to call out sick for class for this information if it comes down to it.\" She's just there floating in the air like she hasn't a care in the world" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod seemed to be slightly annoyed at Xion. She sighed and would wave her hand. Xion would suddenly not be able to speak as Silencaga was casted on her.\n\n\"You are getting stronger quickly, Dado. I can tell you have grown a lot in a short time span. It's quite impressive for being self taught.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "He looks at Xion instinctively after Mod waves her hand at her. Since she's not visibly affected, he thinks nothing of the gesture.\n\n\"I swear, this Keyblade has built-in tutorial features. It showed me how to transform it into different stuff, how to seal stuff, and a few different types of magic. Probably doesn't hurt that I'm a programmer, so I'm used to throwing myself at an idea until I get results.\"\n\n\"Say, if I get stuck on something, can I come back here to get help? I know you're probably busy, so it's okay if you can't. I just... The toy box is a lot bigger on the inside, you know? And I'm just starting to rummage through it. I wanna get out and learn what's out there.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion just smirks as she has an opportunity to be annoying about it. And so she now proceeds to speak through stringing together various words from music. Who needs magic when this is just some kinda natural ability?! \"I don't need my voice to speak. I'm not stopping until you stop being cagey about this information. I have no concept of patience nor boredom currently. I can stay here as long as it takes for you to just say it and nothing can stop me.\"" } ]	89	785
37.6	2023-08-11	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado turns to Xion, eyes widening. He has an idea he'll need to test out later." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I'll be here to guide you as much as I can, Dado. As for Xion...\"\n\nMod would suddenly be in pajama clothes before vanishing from the room. It was nap time for her." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado blinks. Did she just teleport? He needs to learn to do that.\n\nHe smiles at Xion. \"Hey, thanks again for explaining balance to me.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion nods \"Yeah. It's no problem. I've sorta picked up the concept of it in time. I'm still not sure how to make a balanced set of spells though. Don't really know anyone else who can use both Light and Dark.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Anyhow, I think I'm gonna go train. I'll see you in Agrabah!\"\n\nHe nods, then walks out of the door." } ]	36	188
71.166667	2023-08-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Ranoa would see a set of dancing lights seemingly leading him to the top of the tower and into a final room, helping him avoid getting lost in the magical tower." }, { "author": "Keyblade Armor [Ranoa]", "message": "Soon enough, he does infact spot the dancing lights, following them. It's definitely helped alleviate the eeriness of the place. Passing through what he had thought to be the final room, while it was really just another room. With the help of the lights, he eventually makes it to the doors of the final room, pushing them open and walking inside. Though, seeing as there's some kind of presence here, he allows the rest of his armor to fade into sparks of light. Gotta be polite, right?" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "The moment the door opened, Ranoa would hear a voice.\n\n\"Okay I need a good explanation for waking me up. Ships crashing outside my home is quite annoying you know...\" \n\nMod was a bit different than usual, but Ranoa wouldn't know that as it was his first meeting." }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "A look of suprise crosses his face as he hears the woman, standing in place once he passes the doors. He doesnt exactly know how to respond here other than to speak out loud.\n\n\"Ah, um..\" A nervous tone. \"Sorry, about that? I was driving through space on my keyblade and kind of just... Crashed on this world. My bad.\"\n\nHe doesn't exactly know what the lanes between are, so he just calls it \"Space\"." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"'Lanes Between' is what you were traversing through. A passage way between worlds. How did you crash? I thought Gummi-Ships were equipped with many systems to avoid this. Especially after one person who had a tendency to crash their ship on purpose..\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "\"Well, i dont exactly use a gummi ship anymore. I figured out my keyblade could like.. Turn into a vehicle. Something like that. And i've been having the occasional joyride with it. The armor is pretty cool too.\" He pauses, stopping himself before explaining more of his bad driving habits. \"But it's very rare for me to crash!\"" } ]	68.5	427
74.25	2023-08-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I see...\"\n\nMod does a long yawn and leans forward in her chair.\n\n\"I should introduce myself. My name is Mod-Gnik. Apologies for startling you. I know many things about the world and can answer any question you need answered. You don't seem to have bad intentions, however I have to ask first, what are your goals?\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He waves his hand nonchalontly as she speaks of being startling. \"No problem at all! Im technically intruding, so its really my fault.\" He then continues listening carefuly, before responding to the question. \"If you mean why im travelling around, im trying to stop darkness from taking worlds. Ive been told they go after keyholes, so im looking for those.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"You are seeking to close the path to the worlds' hearts. A tricky but noble goal. Who told you about this?\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He looks up for a moment, placing a finger on his chin. \"Generally? A bunch of people. My best friend, minuit, told me what happened to her world after it fell. It got destroyed, i think. But, if you mean specifics, a woman in a black coat told me.\" He holds his arm up above his head. Due to being a little over 6 feet tall himself, he just about reaches the accurate height with his hand, being seven. \"She was about yay tall, talked in a very monotone voice, and had.. Red eyes, i think?\"" } ]	75	297
90.055556	2023-08-30	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "There was a knock at the door, before a voice rang out from the other side.\n\n\"Its me, Master Mod, I'm coming in.\"\n\nIkazuchi then entered through the door. He paused for a moment when he noticed Ranoa was there speaking with her.\n\n\"Of, excuse me. Is now a bad time, master?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"No no, please come in Ika. I actually had something to give you. This is...\" \n\nMod gestured to Ranoa but didn't know his name, as Ranoa didn't tell Mod. \n\n\"They recently crashed here apparently. And can use some guidance.\" \n\nMod seemed a bit annoyed when she said crashed. She really was enjoying her nap." }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He jumps a little in realization before speaking, chuckling nervously beforehand. \n\n\"Ah- My name is ranoa. Its nice to meet you both properly.\" He looks back at ika, and then back to mod.\n\n\"And like miss Mod-gink said, i just crashed here. Not my finest moment.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Hello Ranoa, I'm Ikazuchi.\"\n\nHe held out a hand to shake theirs.\n\n\"I'm one of the Guardians of Light, its nice to make your acquaintance.\"\n\nIka looked over to Mod and tilted his head.\n\n\"Something to give me? I guess I did leave in the middle of the meeting before... Sorry, master.\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He shakes ikazuchis hand, nodding as he speaks.\n\n\"A.. Guardian of light? What is that?\"\n\nIf it was easy to tell someone is uneducated, it would be blatant like this." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"No need to apologize, Ika. The presents I was making for everyone wasn't finished yet. I had intended to call everyone back once the current missions were finished.\"\n\nUpon hearing Ranoa's remarks\n\n\"While many people defend the light, a select few are given the title 'Guardians of Light'. While the title doesn't matter too much now, back then it meant more. To be named a 'Guardian of Light' now is an honor.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"I fight so that those who have lost their homes to the darkness have a beacon of light to look for, and to prevent other worlds from falling like my own did... Its a matter I take very seriously, and am honored to have been given the title by Master Mod here.\"\n\nHe smiled. It had been a while since it actually happened, but it still felt like almost yesterday when she named him a Guardian.\n\n\"There is something I did want to talk about though, master. It's about Inaxuma.\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He turns back to face mod-gink as she speaks, nodding once more once shes done informing him about the meaning of being a guardian of light, and once ikazuchi is done speaking. He seems impressed, based on his expression.\n\nHe then speaks. \"I see! The guardians must be really impressive.\"\n\nThough, he goes silent once ika changes the subject, not wanting to be rude." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"I've been meditating recently, and while doing so, I get visions... Almost as if I'm seeing through his eyes. Against my better judgment... I sought out a confrontation with him. I knew if I were to stand by and wait alone in the Keyblade Graveyard, he would be unable to resist the urge to come and fight me.\"\n\nHis smile faded.\n\n\"Which, I was right on the munny in that regard... It only took a few days of me sitting out there in meditation for him to arrive. Luckily he listened when I said I wasn't going to fight him, but I didn't get much out of him. The encounter just brought something to my attention that I wanted to inform you about...\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "Ranoa just quietly listens, raising an eyebrow at the mention of a keyblade graveyard. Definitely something he needs to ask about later." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod was going to pipe up with more about the guardians of light, but what Ika said intrigued her. She would have warned against a risky plan like that but it didn't matter now.\n\n\"Please, go on.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"It's a little weird to put it this way, but... I'm happy. Which would make sense... We've gained many allies, and have a plan to fight back against Maleficent and her forces. But being positive isn't the issue... Its that I can't be anything but. Sunset told me to stop fighting for the light while having sunken several worlds with Darkdream, and Rainbow even tried to attack Suke and dismissed my opinions entirely because I'm not a part of their 'team.' And yet... I'm not angry.\"\n\nHe stopped for a moment and looked down at his hands.\n\n\"I don't want to be angry, I've never been one to get angry at people... But its more like: I can't.\"\n\nHe looked back up at Mod from his hands.\n\n\"Even when I think back to Destiny Islands, I can't be mad at Kiki for what she did... Or that Vani stabbed her in the back and betrayed her trust... I was so furious with both of them at one point but now...\"\n\nHe shook his head.\n\n\"I think you get my point. I can't feel these emotions anymore because... I don't think they exist within my heart anymore. And this is why I wanted to talk to Inaxuma. And as it turns out, whatever I lose, he gains in turn. We're still connected somehow, and talking to him only confirmed it...\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "Like before, ranoa just watches. A conflicted expression forms on his face at the mention of being unable to feel negative emotions, the doppelganger, and Ikas struggles.\n\nHe opens his mouth to speak, though, stops a moment later. Its not really ranoas buisness to say something." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I see. This is quite the development...\" \n\nMod would close her eyes and begin to think. She was unsure what to do in this situation.\n\n\"Ika... Do you want to rejoin with Inaxuma?\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "Ranoa's eyes drift to ika, simply watching, waiting to hear what he has to say. Truthfully, ranoa is pretty lost in this conversation." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi shook his head.\n\n\"No. I like being... Me. There's no telling what would happen if the two of us would recombine. I don't think anyone back then at the Graveyard expected Micah to lose control to Vani...\"\n\nHe clenched his fists as a concerned look came across his face.\n\n\"Even if i wanted to join him, it's too dangerous. Under no circumstances can the X-Blade be allowed to form again. Especially not around someone made of darkness like Inaxuma.\"\n\nHe glanced at Ranoa and scratched the back of his head.\n\n\"Sorry, I kind of dampened the mood here, I just had to tell Master about this before it becomes an issue.\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He shrugs, his concerned expression returning to the smile he had been wearing before the whole rant about Ina, speaking once more in a cheerful tone.\n\n\"Its no big deal!\" He continues, \"Though, there's a few things I'd like to know- One in particular. You said something about a... 'Keyblade Graveyard'?\"\n\nHe fully turns to face ika, as opposed to just glancing at him.\n\n\"Do you think you could show it to me?\" It's a somewhat random request." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Ah, yes, the Keyblade Graveyard... It was the site of an ancient war, so I've been told. Along with being the place that Master Kiki summoned the X-Blade and Kingdom Hearts using Vani and Micah.\"\n\nIka nodded.\n\n\"I don't think it would do any harm. Its more of a historical site than anything now... For those who dont have to worry about accidentally fighting their doppleganger and summoning a force of mass destruction haha.\"" } ]	74.5	1,621
78.666667	2023-08-31	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Yes, no harm in you going there, Ranoa. Though that place is covered in mystery. If you do go there, be careful. Now Ika, I do have something for you.\"\n\nMod waved her hand and a Heartbinder charm appeared on her desk.\n\n\"This 'Heartbinder' will hopefully serve you well. It will allow you to call upon an ally for power, for a short period. You have a knack for making allies, now you have a way to call upon that bond with them.\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "He nods once he's essentially given permission to go by the woman, turning back to look at her and nodding his head in respect.\n\n\"Thank you. I'm pretty excited, to be honest.\" To visit a place full of old rusted out keyblades. How wonderful.\n\nThough, he then looks to ika once more, speaking. \"Let me know when you're ready to go.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ika took the heartbinder from the desk and looked it over.\n\n\"Thank you, Master Mod. I appreciate it.\"\n\nHe then nodded to Ranoa and slipped the charm into his pocket.\n\n\"Well, that's really all I came for. So, unless Mod has anything else to add, we can leave now.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Oh one more thing. Ika, Ranoa is still learning about the world. If you have the time, share your knowledge with them. I was going to but it would probably be better from someone experiencing it in the field. And last thing...\"\n\nMod would suddenly yawn.\n\n\"I feel something is wrong. Darkness is casting its shadow even stronger than before. Keep on your guard... I'll call for you when I get more information...\"" }, { "author": "Ranoa Hiros", "message": "Ranoa nods his head once more at the offer, before turning around and walking to the door, waiting for ika.\n\n\"You heard the lady,\" He jokes, opening the door and waiting." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Sure, I can do that.\"\n\nHe said in response to Mod.\n\n\"Gotcha. Just call me anytime and I'll be there. Its my duty as a Guardian of Light.\"\n\nHe then turned to Ranoa and the door, before he nodded and walked out.\n\n\"Alright then, I'll take you to the Keyblade Graveyard, and maybe fill you in on some stuff along the way.\"" } ]	83.5	472
76.25	2023-09-04	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"People all day today...\" Mod thinks as she uses some magic to properly get dressed and look more presentable. Once she was ready she yelled out.\n\n\"Come in!\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado gently opens the door, carrying a plastic container. \"Hi. Uhh... Well, two things. One, I have a gift.\" Dado sets the plastic container on Mod's desk. Inside, she'll find an extra comfy allergen-free down pillow, as well as an insulating lavender-colored comforter.\n\n\"I saw your name in Jiminy's Journal, saw the bit about... Well, just open it. I hope you like it.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod was a little confused and surprised. No one has ever gotten her a gift since she's taken this job. \n\n\"Oh! But you didn't have to...\"\n\nMod opened the container and smiled, not expecting that at all. She then heard about the journal app.\n\n\"O-oh! Thank you. I've been meaning to get-uh nevermind. I didn't expect that Jiminy knew about that. That cricket is always observing. Sorry that it's not exactly how a master should be.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado giggles, then speaks. \"What are you talking about? With all due respect, why should anyone care what you do in your free time?\" He pauses, pondering what he just said. \"I think that came out wrong.\"\n\nDado maintains a smile, happy to see the gift worked. Perhaps the app was decent after all." } ]	83	305
52.8	2023-09-10	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I'm happy to hear that. I know you already try your best and will not stop, even if you don't become a guardian of light. Which is why you are perfect for the title. Now for the tests... I say we put both into one. Save some time. Before I had ika stop Elsa from destroying Traverse town for his test. It opened his perspective on what was at stake. I will do something similar for you. When you go to Agrabah, don't simply fight. Observe...\"\n\nMod didn't say what to observe, as that is for Dado to figure out during his test." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado frowns. This seems like it'll be difficult. Observe... Observe what exactly?\n\n\"I'll do my best. I don't suppose you can clarify at all?\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Observing for yourself instead of simply listening to what I've told you will help you immensely. I cannot say anymore.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Understood.\" He bows his head slightly. \"I'll do my best.\" What is it with Keyblade people and vagueness?\n\n\"I'll come see you when I get back.\" He turns and goes to leave." }, { "author": "Mod-Gink, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod nods and then disappears with her new gifts, already going to put them to use and enjoy herself." } ]	39	264
123.105263	2023-09-25	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's Gummi Ship, piloted by Ika (and auto-pilot), arrives at the Mysterious Tower. He opens his eyes and hits a button on his Gummiphone. The helm opens up, exposing them to the cool air surrounding the tower.\n\nHe looks at Ika and Eve, then wordlessly climbs out and jumps to the ground. Such a jump would have been unthinkable to him before all this. Such violence would have been unthinkable to him before all this.\n\nHis eyes glazed over, he enters the tower and walks up the steps, ignoring all else. The internal maze has changed its pattern. The dancing lights still guide him upwards.\n\nBack when he was fighting...\n\nBack when he was talking to...\n\nHis mind refuses to continue, instead jumping forwards in a discontinuity. Master Mod was mentioned as having known __she__ betrayed them. He intended to confront her angrily. Now though, he can't summon forth the strength.\n\nAs always, he just has questions. So many questions, nearly all of them accusatory. The first and most important, though: is it even true?\n\nEach step is heavy. Each turn is disconcerting. The lights are blurry. He has to continue." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Ah, but they weren't the only ones climbing the tower. The signs were all there; Another Gummyship was parked outside, doors locked and windows tinted, but vacant.\n\nFar higher up on the way, or perhaps not that at all, a knocking sound could be heard as Icidro waits by the door. He'd had a bit of a head start, having left earlier than the party that had stayed in Agrabah for a time longer!\n\nA weak smile hangs on Icidro's face as he regards his own company, \"Best to be polite, eh, amigos?\"" }, { "author": "Arika: Princess of Heart", "message": "After a trip that felt like it took forever, Ikazuchi stood in the gummi ship. They looked like they wanted to say something to Dado before he exited, but didn't. Instead, they looked at Eve and spoke.\n\n\"Listen, Master Mod wasn't expecting you to be here for this so... Try not to make a scene. I'm sure there are a few choice things she will say about my trust in others during the meeting today. Just... Keep the vulgarity to a minimum? Please?\"\n\nAnd with that, they would begin to depart the ship and follow Dado up the stairs, keeping a respectable distance from their pal, not wanting to intrude on his thoughts and woes... Everything would be laid out on the table soon enough." }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "\"Christ on a stick, ya soulless ginger bastard, ah kno 'owta ahct wit othor'ties. Aht leas Aerit' and Barre' tot meh dat mooch.\" Eve grumbles in a heavily Gaelic accented manner as she follows behind him. Seriously. Is that just her natural voice or does she just do it because she can? Somehow even Tifa hasn't figured that out in a few years" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "🎶 Here comes Santa Clause! Here comes Santa Clause! 🎶 Oh wait. It's not Christmas yet. And then come the ZUNpets blasting out Love Colored Master Spark as Xion comes flying out of a Keyblade portal... In just normal clothing. Not like there's anything there to corrupt and she decided to do it for shiggles. Noticing Ika in his crazy anti Darkness lady form, Xion decides to do what she does best. Bug her? Him? She flies up next to Ika, casually floating on a broom and boops them in the cheek \"So crazy lady. Still wanna 'destroy all darkness' or whatever?\" This... Might be her usual craziness in play but it could also very easily be enhanced by her slowly dwindling sanity" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's eyes focus for a moment as he hears Xion's shenanigans a few yards behind him. They settle on Icidro in front of Mod's door. He nods at Brad and the blonde one, then takes a deep breath.\n\n\"Hi. Sorry we never had time for a proper introduction. I'm Dado. Do you prefer 'Sir' or 'Señor' as a title?\"\n\nHe holds out his hand, offering a handshake and forcing a smile. His eyes, however, don't follow through. Their edges refuse to crinkle, and they retain a somber air to them." }, { "author": "Arika: Princess of Heart", "message": "\"Hello, Xion. Fortunately... I'm in full control this time. Mainly keeping myself alive with the mana pool that accompanies this form.\"\n\nThey sighed and continued up the stairs, seeing Dado stop to talk to one of the three they saw back at Agrabah.\n\n\"Oh? Hello. I wasn't expecting to see you so soon.\"\n\nIkazuchi said this, of course, not realizing he didn't look like what he did back on Agrabah when he first saw the Storm Riders." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "A strange look flashes across Icidro's face, and the knight turns to face the stairwell at the sound of people fast approaching.\n\n\"Oh, it's you lot.\" Sounding just as unsurprised as he was intrigued by the entire situation, Icidro regards the group coming up from behind. Eve gets passed over entirely as Icidro regards Ikazuchi, and then Dado.\n\nTaking Dado's hand, Icidro gives him a polite, if firm, shake; A smile rests on Icidro's face more out of courtesy, this time, as the exhaustion settles in his eyes.\n\n\"Icidro Arturo e Mondragon. Formally, as a caballero, it would be 'Sir'.\"\n\nTurning his attention to the red-haired person, Icidro cants his head, \"You weren't expecting us so soon? The letters we received called for our arrival as soon as possible. You are not Mod-Gnik, then, I take it?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado sees Sir Icidro's exhaustion up close, and drops the poor facade. He may be his formal superior, but they're both exhausted. He leaves the handshake, and his shoulders go back to their prior slumped state.\n\n\"Sorry.\" He apologizes for... No reason in particular. It just comes out." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Upon hearing Ika's in control, Xion pouts a little \"Awww all work and no play~ Oh well maybe next time~ Also what happened to you? I know what happened to him.\" She points at Dado who she quickly floats up to \"Also why are you alive? I saw you get Obito'd before I left the cave.\" Well that's one way to put it-" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve gives a small snort at the reference. She got it but wasn't exactly sure what the actual hell that meant considering Dado was alive and NOT buried under a rock" }, { "author": "Arika: Princess of Heart", "message": "Ikazuchi looked down and realized that, they were in fact still changed.\n\n\"Right. Sorry, I'm Ikazuchi, the same one as before from the cave and all that at agrabah. Its nice to formally meet you, Sir Mondragon. Master Mod is beyond these doors.\"\n\nIka walked up to the door and put a hand on it.\n\n\"As for my appearance, well... This form is kinda sustaining me from all the damage I took because of the fight I got in. I'm pretty sure I died and came back to life... Sorta, but I won't get into too much of the details until we're all together so I don't have to re-explain anything to everyone else.\"\n\nIka gently pushed the door open and held it open for the rest.\n\n\"Please, enter. Master should be here shortly. It's nice to see all of you again, though, I don't believe I caught your names either.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo and Brad were already there. The lad seated by Icidro's legs, but he did not think himself That Small. And Brad... He was sure was around unless he walked off in the last few minutes.\n\nFor the most part he stayed quiet as he watched the arrival of the others. Though the non-plussed expression he started with definitely did not appear to be changing anytime soon it seemed." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado glances at Xion, then speaks somewhat listlessly. \"Keyblade brought me back from the brink. I... Fuck it. I glitched up through the floor and got help. Sealed the keyhole, too.\" He omits the details about what happened after. They'll get to that.\n\nHe pulls up a 'New Contact' screen and hands Xion his Gummiphone, then enters the room. He knows how out of pocket she can get, so he has no intention of actually adding her to the group chat.\n\nHe turns his gaze to the spot where Master Mod always sits, and dread fills him." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Icidro doesn't fight or argue as Ika opens the door that Icidro had been standing in front of, even stepping out of the way to regard them. A strange look does cross Icidro's face at the odd question, however; A quick glance to Furo and Brad later, and Icidro shrugs their way. \n\nIf they wanted to introduce themselves, they'd do so on their own terms.\n\n\"Looks like that's our cue, amigos.\" Icidro murmurs before following the others in." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo did not move immediately. He waited by the side of the door as he regarded who all seemed to be a part of things.\n\nAll of whom he saw in Agrabah except the red-head. He vaguely remember someone similar appearing right before they felt they should leave that disastrous scene, yet he was sure he had not seen Her Similar clothing maybe, but a different build.\n\nWhatever.\n\nHe planned to be the last to enter and so he waited for the others to filter in. The mechanic was here to support his friends, so he wanted to be as attentive as possible. He had to idly wonder if those other three were going to be making an appearance as well.\n\nIf not, he was not upset about it. Doubly so since his group of three removed themselves from such a volatile situation. All he hoped is that they did not have a target on their back just from being here." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion punches in her contact info and hands his phone back to him \"Try not to get killed like that again if you can control it. Pretty sure we actually kinda sorta need you to make things work and I don't know what would happen without your Keyblade. I'd give you an actually emotional reason but unfortunately I haven't actually had real emotions since we met. I'll give you a real reason when I'm back to normal, kay?\"" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve sorta just walks beside Ika, dead silent despite wearing an entire bracelet filled with tiny gemstones that should be clinking and clattering with every movement. Must be some of Yuffie's ninjandit skills. No other explanation. Not like anyone else could do stealth in that group competently. Except maybe Vincent. He's pretty good at somehow appearing out of nowhere silently but she could never figure him out..." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado nods at Xion's words. For someone without emotions, she's particularly compassionate. Ever so slightly, he appreciates it." } ]	109	2,339
208.785714	2023-09-26	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad had been uncharacteristically silent, standing close to Icidro, almost as if trying to hide behind him. His expression was complex, as if visibly discomforted by everyone in the room, and clearly lost in thought. He managed a soft nod to Dado, and then to Ika. He rolled his fingers, each knuckle popping as he tried to bring himself back down.\n\nBut Xion's words do cause him to stir, just for a moment. Destroy all darkness, huh? That'd be nice. Then maybe his hands would stop trembling. He, at the very least, manages to swallow the story of Dado's survival. He hadn't been looking at his Gummiphone much lately...\n\nThe movement wakes him from his dream once more, and he wordlessly follows his fellow Storm Riders into the room." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Once everyone had finished gathering into the room, a spark of magic would appear where Mod's chair would be before Mod appeared from seemingly no where. She yawned a bit and rubber her head. The group would notice something strange before she began to speak, Mod's eyes had been a redish-orange for a short time before going back to her normal color after a few blinks. Ika, Dado, and Xion could note they had never seen that before from her.\n\n\"Good... You all make it... And with a plus one.\"\n\nShe was speaking of Eve being there when she didn't know who it was.\n\n\"For those who are new here, I am Master Mod-Gnik. I have called you all here after getting a feeling something was wrong at Agrabah. I attempted to view the ongoing events, however the darkness had caused a clouded vision. I must ask what has transpired there...\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo entered in last and assumed he was the \"Plus one.\"\n\nIt would make sense seeing as he had stumbled into that situation on accident, and everyone else outside of his friends seemed to be at least aware each other. Since he was the outsider then, he had no problem keeping to himself. \n\nThe young man had to admit he was not impressed with the magic trick, as it seemed to be the staple entrance of all mages. Then again, this was the third time he had to experience it upon meeting someone for the first time and he could not remember being all that surprised with Hades and Merlin.\n\nHe hoped he was not like that in the future.\n\nFuro positioned himself on the wall connected to the door they just entered. With the annoyed expression he had trouble removing from his face, silently took stock of everyone in the room. It was time to get actual context for what they were being roped into." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado puts his fingers to his temples. He was absolutely banking on her having seen it all. So much for nigh-omniscience. He begins speaking in a relative monotone.\n\n\"To catch everyone up: We're all keyblade wielders here, I think. A lady named Maleficent is collecting seven 'Princesses of Heart'. Maleficent's evil and destroys worlds. We were tasked with finding and protecting Agrabah's. That's the world we were all in.\"\n\n\"Sunset...\" He chokes up for a moment. \"Actually, no. Prince Brad.\" He turns to the large man.\n\n\"I'm sorry I got you into this shit. You... This is a lot. If you, Sir Icidro, and your other friend wanna leave... That's entirely valid. You can turn back, forget all of this, and...\" He opens his mouth to say more, but finds himself unable." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "There's a beat of silence. Brad and Dado's eyes met. There were entire paragraphs of emotion beyond those limpid irises. Hesitance. Fear. Confusion. Worry. In that moment something passed between the two. And beyond Dado's hurt expression, Brad recognized something. Something a gargantuan man in a hat mirrored. Resolve.\n\nBrad straightened up just a bit. \"N-.\" He starts, stumbling just a bit. \"No.\"\n\nAnother beat, then he continued. \"We're involved now. An' I'd like ta think, even if ya weren't there ta guide us, we'd'a done the same thing.\" He spoke, voice beginning to even out. Brad's eyes shut as he turned introspective. \"If Cid an' Furo want to go, they can. But I can't jus' stand by an' let this all happen, knowin' there's somethin' I can do to stop it.\" He re-opened his eyes, blue skies twinkling with light. \"That's what a leader does, right?\"\n\nHe turned towards his friends, giving them a much more innocent, pleading smile. First to Furo, then to Icidro. \"But I'd like it if tha Storm Riders rode this one out, too.\"" }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "\"I think you are misunderstanding the situation here, muchacho.\" Icidro pipes up, tapping a finger to his temple as he looks toward Dado, \"You speak as if this is something we can just back away from, so easily. Even beyond the notion that we'd likely have done the same with or without your intel, like it or not, our faces are known. We are inextricably linked to all this, whatever 'this' is.\"\n\nRegarding Bradamante's look, Icidro returns the smile before looking back to the Mysterious Tower gang— The Zeroes of Light, or whatever self-deprecating thing they'd named that group chat.\n\n\"It is best you start from the beginning, so we are all caught up to speed. You people keep saying that name. Maleficent. That is the name attached to the voice in the green fire, yes?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Tears well up as he looks Brad in the eyes. A kindred spirit. One he trusts will fight as hard as him to protect people.\n\nThen, Dado cocks his head at Icidro's remark. He never considered that. Is that Maleficent? He looks over to the others for guidance." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "The mechanic's expression did not change. Hearing glasses apologize now that things were over did not make up for the situation he dragged the other two into. Icidro's said it best after all; it would be foolish to think they were safe just by walking out of the room. The lady who appeared in the desert already made is seem like they were being watched.\n\nFuro met Brad's eyes, but his did not ease up at the pleading nature of his friend. They had already talked about how he felt about everything on their way here. He felt bad that Brad was seeking reassurance in this moment, but he was not budging so easily." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion raises a hand \"I can at least fill in what happened for one part of things. One of the girls ratted us out to the villains and we walked into a trap. It was initially thought to be Sunset but now I believe it was Rarity. She randomly got back up during our fight in the Colosseum against Tifa and Aerith from Traverse Town and began acting insane and not herself. Anyways uh... Agrabah! The guy we were looking for had a genie lamp and wished away our Keyblades to this giant six armed turle headed... I don't think we can even call it a Heartless- Ika was whisked away by some emo vampire zombie looking woman and then the green haired girl jumped into the flames he was transported away with after him. Then we ended up beating the creature and uh... This one became one with the earth in the most literal sense possible and now he's somehow back.\" She points at Dado with a giant rainbow arrow over his head pointing down at him \"Oh and the cave collapsed and then there was some big red thing I got to blast a Master Spark down the throat of. Highlight of my day. Anyways that's about all I can say about things. I'm going to guess there's at least two other parts to this story. Namely best buddy Ika's and the part about the giant red guy.\"" }, { "author": "Arika: Princess of Heart", "message": "Ikazuchi stepped forwards and put a hand on Dado's shoulder. They glanced over everyone here before limping another step forward to take to the front of the group.\n\n\"Apologies for the appearance, Master Mod. Things got... Complicated, and this form is just about the only thing keeping me standing.\"\n\nThey motioned to Eve, the only one in the room who wasn't addressed in the letter, now that he'd heard Furo's and Brad's names respectively.\n\n\"This is Eve, ma'am. I was told that she assisted during the fight with Jafar.\"\n\nIka looked at the Storm Riders again, They smiled softly before speaking again.\n\n\"You are correct, Sir Icidro, that was the voice from the green flames, and well put Mister Brad, a very honorable thing to say. \"\n\nIka then nodded to Dado.\n\n\"To continue, Dado is also right; Maleficent is behind most of the recent strife. Stealing princesses from worlds to then sink the entire place into the darkness. It has been our goal, mine as a Guardian of Light and Dado and Xion's as allies, to stop her from doing so. Unfortunately, she is very crafty, and has remained several steps ahead of us at every turn in our endeavors to put an end to her madness.\"\n\nFrom the beginning huh? The beginning... It had been so long. Best to keep it at what's relevant as to not overwhelm them all. Ika could answer the Storm Riders and Eve's questions if they wished for more context, but for now, Ikazuchi continued.\n\n\"Maleficent and her army of heartless raided and partially destroyed a world known as Radiant Garden, transforming it i to what we now know as Hollow Bastion. She has been operating out of that world as her home base, as she's gone about the previously mentioned stealing princesses and attacking worlds. Radiant Garden was once the home to a great researcher of hearts, which leads us to believe Maleficent chose this place for some sort of purpose, linking to why she needs the seven Princesses of Heart. Before the events of Agrabah, she had already\n\nCaptured five of them.\"\n\nIkazuchi nodded along with what Xion was saying.\n\n\"While I can attest to what Xion here is saying, I believe it to be imperative to give our new four guests context. Catch them up to speed, if you will.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Xion summed up the cave, mostly. What we fought was a Heartless. It had an emblem. There's a bit more that happened, but...\"\n\nHe looks at Eve, still unaware that the 'big red thing' and Jafar are one and the same. \"You fought Jafar. Describe that. Without mentioning leather.\"" }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Regarding Xion, Icidro raises a hand as if to stop her explanation there, \"You forget the third part. Once we escaped the cave, we ran into a woman on the surface. She wore dark robes, and laughed at our misfortune; While I don't know how she ties into all this, I suspect she's a part of a league of assassins that I've had the misfortune of encountering. She used the self-same white portal to escape, a thing of Darkness-but-not.\"\n\nThe longer these people speak, however, Icidro's blood runs colder and colder. Staring intently at Ika as they explain the situation, the knight's posture seems stiff, rigid. Uncomfortably stilted.\n\n\"That's not possible. Radiant Garden fell to darkness years ago.\" Arms folded across his chest, Icidro's tone is firm— Grave, even. These people had been pretty meandering with their explanations, but they hadn't lied thus far— To his knowledge. If that world hadn't truly fallen, would that be something to give hope or dash it upon the rocks? Where should his expectations be set?" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve rolls her eyes at his leather comment. She wasn't planning on mentioning that bit anyways. She wasn't an idiot \"Yeah so... Long story short, Heartless swarmed this royal looking girl, Fi came crashing in out of nowhere, Royal girl helped her, we obliterated the Heartless. In came... Jafar, was it? Feels wrong to use the proper name of a creepy looking sleaze like him but sure, let's go with that.\" This one is clearly not much for hiding just how she feels\n\"Jafar came in, I kicked his ass a bunch, he threw a hissy fit, he wished to become a genie, he became the previously mentioned 'big red thing' and tried to kill us but literally couldn't. A rogue Heartless kicked the crap out of Jafar's parrot and stole back the lamp that previously belonged to the human Jafar and became human itself, gave everyone a full heal. Then someone found Jafar's Genie lamp and things more or less ended pretty much immediately after that.\"\n\"Oh and uh apparently Fi got some sorta super juice buff at some point in the battle? She was captured after she left to clear her head after sensing these two dying despite them now being alive. Old Man Cid really is right... Death seriously has no meaning around here, does it?\" She explains and then grumbles \"Oh and these two mentioned Princess of Heart or something with the royal girl Jasmine and Fi's captor should have taken her instead of Fiora? I think.. The power may have transferred at some point? I don't get it myself.\" She says with a shake of her head before pulling a bottle of alcohol from a bag and taking a swig and sticking it back in the bag \"Apologies for that. This feels like an 'I'm not drunk enough for this' situation... Despite not being able to get so much as a buzz.\" She apologizes to Mod in case the so far nice lady found it rude\n\"Should I summarize the next part After The scumbag?\" She asks Dado, now back to avoiding Jafar's name" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Jafar turned into a genie? And a rogue Heartless? Could it be...? Dado files it away.\n\nHe grimaces at Eve's offer to explain the situation. \"I've got it. First, though... Who beat Jafar?\" He looks around the room. \"Someone here, or a civilian?\"" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "\"My guess is? Someone here. Place was deserted of all civvies when I got there.\"\n\n\"Also I wouldn't exactly call it Beating Him if they just used the rules of the lamp to do who knows what to him. Ya know. The whole three wishes that can be anything with a few exceptions thing. It's a fairytale back home. From the Thousand and One Nights, also referred to as the Arabian Nights.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Eve's words rub him the wrong way, annoying him and helping bring him slightly out of his state. \"Wit's more valuable than mindlessly hitting something. Whoever Beat him,\" He pauses to emphasize the words further. \"Took out a major threat, and it's especially impressive they did it while Jafar was a Genie. Before we move on to the bad news, everyone should get credit for what they accomplished.\"" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad nodded silently, at least more able to retain this information now. He shot Eve a hard side-eye, before looking to Furo. The mechanic didn't even seem to care, but it took Brad everything not to bristle. He swallowed his pride, however, and simply waited for more information to come forward." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo met with Brad again and figured he might as well admit it. He wanted to play the bystander, but it seemed like people were wasting time on parts of the tale for the wrong reasons.\n\n\"I dealt with Big Red.\" He said it with a bored tone and putting no effort to elaborate. \n\nTo him resolving the situation mattered more than receiving praise for it. He was not going to mouth off how great he was, nor did he see a point in stalling the meeting over it. \n\n\"You can continue the debrief to your leader.\" Furo spoke to none of them in particular while appraising the lady in the chair. Trying to gauge her reactions, he did not know her to understand any changes outside the norm. Was she phased by any of this, or did she simply accept the results without a stir?" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado gives the man a nod, then continues. \"Right. So, after I got caved in, my Keyblade revived me. I dug myself out of the ground, created a group chat to let people know I was alive and check up on them, got help from a few strangers, and one guided me to the Keyhole. I sealed it, then got him out with my Gummi Ship.\n\n\"Inaxuma got Fiora's phone, took a selfie with her unconscious body, and sent it to the group chat.\" He takes a deep breath.* \"I assume she's either dead or a hostage.\"\n\nHis lip trembles as he continues. \"So... When we were in the cave, after Jafar revealed his ambush, Twilight and Rainbow said they knew about Sunset's betrayal beforehand. By the time I returned to Agrabah with the civilian... Ika was missing. Fiora was kidnapped. And it was all because Sunset...\"\n\n\"And then her friends came up to greet me when I came back. They had just facilitated an ambush that almost got us all killed, and Ika was gone, and Fiora was gone too...\"\n\n\"I lost it. I attacked Louis, to capture him and bring the three of them here. They couldn't be roaming around, providing further support to Sunset. They needed to be captured and held until the conflict of interest was over. I just wanted to Capture Them. And then...\" The tears are fully back, and his voice has devolved into a floaty mess.\n\n\"She Killed Them all. Sunset killed ALL of them. I-\" He breaks down, unable to speak further." }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve just sorta awkwardly offers a hug to Dado. She wasn't much of a hugger but he seemed like he needed one right about now" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado, also not much of a hugger, simply shivers in place, appreciating the compassion nonetheless." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion just blinks in mild surprise \"So they're gone, huh...? Can't say I enjoyed any of them much but I wouldn't say they deserved such a fate. Shunned and outcast, sure. But death by a trusted friend... Definitely not on the list of 'fun ways to die' but I don't really think there's very much on that list...\" Xion comments as she decides she's tired of standing and decides to create a floating rainbow star under herself as she sits down on it \n\"Oh right... Speaking of trusted friends... Suke got possessed by something malevolent and attacked me and Oswald. Haven't seen the rabbit man since. Would've updated anyone here but I don't have anyone's contacts. Well... Didn't.\" She corrects herself as she looks at Dado" }, { "author": "Arika: Princess of Heart", "message": "\"I can confirm this.\"\n\nIkazuchi said with the coldest expression possible. Those who knew him could tell that this was extremely out of character for him.\n\n\"We lost Suke to the darkness, and she made an attempt on my life. Moreso, she succeeded. I'm only still standing here now because of a trinket I picked up from a moogle, I presume.\"\n\nIkazuchi thought for a moment before continuing.\n\n\"A possession of sorts would make the most logical sense. Her movements, speech and other mannerisms were entirely incorrect. I felt her deep within her own heart. Almost locked away, struggling against the darkness. Unfortunately, I was overpowered. Because of the trap Maleficent set up for us as a result of Rarity, Jafar stole our keyblades with a Genie's wish. Because I was unarmed, the fight was entirely one-sided.\"\n\nIka fell silent for some time. Why didn't he feel anything while reporting this? He felt so empty, so robotic. Logic took precedence over emotion in his recalling and retelling of the events that unfolded.\n\n\"To further explain what Dado has said, after being revived by the Moogle's trinket, I made my way to the Bazaar, where I caught the middle of Dado's fight with Louis, Rainbow and Twilight. I assume this was some time after the large red Jafar was defeated, so I came to the conclusion something was said Mid or Post battle that caused Dado's anger to boil over.\"\n\nIkazuchi closed their eyes and put a hand to their chin.\n\n\"Dado took Louis to a pocket dimension to continue their fight, I would assume to keep the other two from interfering. By the time the two came back out, Rainbow was already ready to fight Eve for her remarks. I do not want to speak for him, but throughout what I witnessed, Dado never mentioned killing anyone, yet the stubborn three refused to come quietly, so Dado kept fighting. After Louis went down, Twilight got... Taken over i guess, by some sort of entity that was determined to continue the fight and not come peacfull\n\nY. This entity called 'Nova' or something attempted a surrender front, but Dado refused to fall for it, given that Rainbow was still acting very hostile. The fight felt like it drew on forever, almost like an argument but with blades and spells instead of words. But it all came to a halt after Rainbow went down.\"\n\nIkazuchi looked over their shoulder at Dado before continuing. They knew what effect this had on Dado, but it was probably best to say this part himself. It was his own duty after all, being the Guardian of Light here.\n\n\"Sunset appeared out of nowhere, above the Bazaar. She claimed that she had killed the rest of Louis' group, and dropped their friendship necklaces or whatever they had and destroyed them. This brought Twilight out of her Nove form or whatever and... Sunset decapitated the three of them. She was going to engage the three of us, being Dado, Eve and myself, but when she almost struck Dado, my princess of heart powers activated to save him. We were all too weak from the previous fights, so she got away uncontested.\"\n\nGetting this off of their chest finally, Ikazuchi would begin to flash a golden light before the Princess of Heart form dispersed." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "The boy that the Storm Riders had seen get swallowed up by the green flames in the Cave of Wonders was back, except he was covered in more bruises, cuts and blood than he was previously. Ikazuchi stumbled back for a moment. He had completed what the mana-fueled adrenaline was keeping him running for: giving the report to Master Mod. He felt weak, but summoned his keyblade to lean on and prevent himself from falling flat on the floor. The extreme exhaustion returned, he just felt so tired at this point." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Noticing Ika's weakness, Xion creates a magical platform underneath him as well, this one more like a chair \"Take a rest, Ika. You deserve it.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado, still shaking and tearful, summons forth Kingdom Key and casts Curaga on Ika as Xion creates a platform for him. He makes a noise, then shuts his mouth in frustration.\n\nHe closes his eyes and begins taking deep breaths, his shaking slowing down as he does so. Ika's cold and emotionless explanation, while mildly disturbing, also didn't make him feel as bad as an emotional one may have." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Thanks...\"\n\nIkazuchi held himself up, he felt a little better after the Curaga, but still sat on Xion's star platform and leaned forwards on his keyblade." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod listened closely to every word the group said. She had shown no emotion to the information, simply having her eyes closed as she processed it all. When finished, she opened her eyes and would wave her hand. A sparkle of magic approached the group and would fully restore them off all their injuries and remove their exhaustion. After she would yawn before speaking.\n\n\"Thank you for providing all the information you could... I had felt something was off, but when I tried to scry into the battle, the darkness had blinded my vision. I spent a lot of energy trying to view what was happening, to no avail. It seemed like maleficent and her allies were able to view our meeting, not just know about it.\"\n\nShe sighed and looked directly in Ika's eyes.\n\n\"Allow me to... Apologize. Yes... I knew Sunset went back to Maleficent. Louis had asked me to check before he went off and I had saw. At first, I was ready to order Louis to tell you all about it and Kill her. But...\"\n\nShe waved her hand some more and a magical hologram of Suke and Oswald appeared.\n\n\"I thought about Suke and Oswald, and Ika. In truth, I had told Oswald to kill Suke before she had a chance to hurt you, Ika. I was adamant that she would, despite you telling me she was good. But Oswald refused my order and instead made friends with her. I was furious at first, but thought to myself 'Perhaps I can trust some darkness for the greater good'. I decided to trust Oswald and your word that Suke would prove me wrong and be good. As such, when Sunset went back to Maleficent, I decided to try and trust that she could come back and be good. In the end, I made a mistake. In my attempts to trust the use if darkness, I had failed to inform you all of the possible threat, believing Louis would handle it. And for that, I am deeply sorry... I know that doesn't make up for it, which is why I shall attempt to do what I can to make up for it now. If any of you wish to leave, I will not stop you.\"\n\nThe holograms disappear\n\nEd and Mod yawned again, this time a little louder by mistake.\n\n\"Oswald... I haven't heard from him since you guys had left. Louis' group... They're gone. And then Fiora... I hadn't expected this to happen, however it seems like the princess at Agrabah had given Fiora her light, similar to Aria giving Ika hers. The princesses can give up their power at anytime, however this time it seemed unintentional. That means Fiora is the new princess, and she got captured while everyone's guards were down. That would mean Maleficent now has 6 of the lights she needs. Ika, you will be her last target. I am willing to surmise that they will be waiting for you there now. Fiora was very close to you and are going to use her as leverage to lure you there. Another trap. And now, whatever has control of Suke has the dark key we need to close the door. She will also likely be there along with Sunset. They are all waiting for the final confrontation...\" \n\nShe locked eyes with Dado.\n\n\"You and Ika have both followed your heart, doing what you believed was right even if it meant the end. While I acknowledge everyone in this room for fighting for the good of our world, I will say you two are worthy of being my most trusted Guardians of Light. Remember this does not make you better than your allies, it means you need to set a proper example of what it means to defend the light. Never forget why we do.\"\n\nAnd lastly, Icidro\n\n\"I have been told a little about these 'assassins' you spoke of. I would ask you tell me everything you know. I have been preparing to investigate them after Maleficent's defeat, and any knowledge can help. You and your friends have been of great help, despite being roped into a fight that wasn't your own. Any further help would be appreciated.\"" } ]	170	5,846
285.941176	2023-09-27	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo listened to everything Ika had to say; the only portion of the story that occurred after they left. As the details revealed themselves through the the redhead's tale, the horror of what caused a lump to form in Furo's throat. Ika changing forms did not take his breath away, it was the fact that he and his friends were close to being the only one's to make it out of Agrabah. \n\nAnd they almost involved themselves further due to that guy in glasses. That heartless man distracted his friends long enough to curb their normal desire for battle. The split focus keeping Icidro from following up on the lead of his assassins, and Brad's own moral turmoil keeping him from simply acting how he pleased.\n\nAll this topped off by the fact that the one in charge seemed to be the biggest fuck-up of the lot. He almost wanted to relent on his anger toward this Dado clown who dragged the closest people in his life into that hellish situation with the vaguest of request.\n\nAlmost.\n\n \nHis face was in his hands, but Furo could see why the message Dado had sent Bradamante was so sparse in intel; lacking the crucial details of what they were walking into. This woman in the chair, more tired that upset, sat there unsurprised at the unfolding of events like it was all... Expected? Was he was standing in a room full of people whose communication skills were abysmal at best? He was curious about how they had come to be betrayed so easily, but the kind of vital information that could have saved lives was with the person at the top of all people.\n\nAnd after all that, she expected her group would walk into an obvious trap, and Hoped He and his friends would follow suit.\n\nWhy?\n\nBecause she... Knighted(?) two of them? \n\nBecause she kindly requested? No, that can't be it. She only asked for more of the Stormriders. Their information before expressing how \"Great\" Them being involved was.\n\nShe was similar to his mother. Empty words and expectations.\n\n\"Heh,\" He pulled his hand away from his face and surprisingly was smiling of all things. So upset was he that his emotions had wrapped around to something he was more familiar with. \n\nFuro stepped forward putting a hand in front of Icidro; intent on stopping the knight from giving her what she wanted, or struggling to say something a caballero should not.\n\n\"You could at least say please, lady.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Bippity boppity hearts-damned boo. His concussion is gone, shocking him out of his crying. Going from the headfog, dizziness, and disorientation of an untreated concussion to completely fine is a surreal experience Dado isn't particularly inclined to recommend to anyone, aside maybe to concussion victims.\n\nHer next words are what really kill Dado.\n\n\"Yes... I knew Sunset went back to Maleficent.\"\n\nOh, but he's a Guardian of Light now. Now he's officially licensed to do what he would've done anyways. That makes it all better! He scowls at Master Mod.\n\n\"I'll be back. I need to grab something. Don't wait on me.\" Without another word, he turns around.\n\nOn his way out of the room, he notices the blonde guy. His anger reflects his own; his shit-eating grin a pale mask above it all. He's not alone in his seething at this criminally neglectful withholding of information.\n\nHe leaves the room, the Tower, and finally, the world." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "For a brief moment, Icidro's expression twitches, his smile drawing back into an open, teeth-bared grimace. He'd already learned some of this, from the texts, but... Hearing it out loud, with tone and expressions to match, certainly drove it home harder.\n\nWhat bullshit was Eve saying about death, again? Between the reactions of everyone here, Dado's immediate departure, and the Keyblade Master's request, some rather choice words draw closer to the tip of Icidro's tongue.\n\nBefore Icidro can speak his mind, however, Furo puts an arm in front of him. The caballero stares at his friend for a moment, before closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. Mouthing the words, 'thank you,' Furo's way, Icidro hooks a hand on his hip, before regarding Mod-Gnik, looking for her reaction." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"You're right. I cannot ask you all to go so willingly into danger like that. In truth I can only count on all of you. Without any of you, our world would be lost. If you truly do not wish to go after maleficent, so be it. I will attempt it myself. However if I do, I will no longer be able to help for what comes after. I wish to continue to provide what knowledge I can, so I ask everyone. Please, stop Maleficent.\"\n\nShe didn't stop Dado from leaving. He was understandingly upset. She could do nothing about that anymore.\n\n\"I had already made a mistake several times now. I do not wish to make another now. Not when they already costed lives.\"" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve just sighs \"You're magic, right? You able to magic up a bottle of the best alcohol I ever had? Cuz I feel like I'm gonna need to be buzzed to deal with all this...\" Eve grumbles \"I don't know what the bleedin' 'ell is goin' ahn 'ere but mah 'ed is throbbin like a cunt- Too fookin confusin-\" And there's Eve's usual demeanor coming out" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"So... What I'm gathering here is... You knew Sunset went back to Maleficent... And let a friend and possible lover of hers take charge of dealing with her? Call me crazy but I thought you were supposed to be intelligent, no? That was a really stupid move on your part. They never would have dealt with her properly. It would've been all words and hugs and then a weapon through the gut after crocodile tears and a hug! So in short, their deaths are on your hands.\" Xion says in an uncharacteristically cold manner. To Ika, seeing Xion drop the happy go lucky idiot bimbo nuke act for once had to be unnerving in some capacity. She was always upbeat and memey and a bit loony but now she was genuinely emotionless" }, { "author": "metanights", "message": "Br[ Brad ignored the two tone-deaf girls, focusing solely on his friends, on Mod-Gnik, and on Dado's exit. The force behind Furo's words, like a gust of retaliatory wind was enough to right Icidro and steel Brad's heart.\n\n\"I already committed. I'm 'ere ta help. But...\" Brad rubbed the back of his head, clearly growing frustrated with all this vagueness. Sure, this was a lot of information being given out, but he still felt as though everyone was still being unusually vague. If they wanted to actually stop Maleficent. \"What do ya mean what comes after? Is there somethin' else we should be doin'? 'Cus yer buildin' up this Maleficent, an' now yer makin' 'er sound like small potatoes.\"\n\nHe then turned to Ikazuchi. \"Also, how'dja do that gender change thingie? Can ya teach me?\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi remained silent for the remainder of Mod's recap and apology. He did not say a word through everyone's retorts and follow-up remarks, nor did he even try to stop Dado from leaving.\n\n\"You're entirely right Xion. Sunset taunted us that it was as simple as putting on an act to garner her old friends' trust, and then stabbing them in the back when they least expected it. Although, I do not think Master Mod is the one to blame. Louis was pushy and arrogant. Him and his gang believed it was their way or no way at all. When Mod and Louis gained the knowledge of Sunset's return to Maleficent's side, he likely pressured the Master into letting him and his partners take the lead on this one. You saw how apprehensive they were at the mere Mention Of Sunset becoming a problem and needing to be taken out. The did not even listen to reason for a Second That it was not a kill order.\"\n\nIkazuchi shook his head.\n\n\"I don't think the Master's goal was to downplay the threat that is Maleficent. Moreso putting into words that there are greater dangers out there than Just Maleficent herself. This group of hooded nobodies telling their riddles and causing problems. The darker being that took possession of Suke's body. Master Kiki is still MIA... And not to mention, we still have yet to locate the Door to Darkness, a vital step in our plan to shut out the darkness.\"\n\nHe scratched the back of his head and looked at Brad.\n\n\"It's not exactly something I can... Teach. I can only assume that form because my Master's heart resides within my own. Her power allows for me to transform in such a way.\"\n\nHe looked back to mod, still with an empty expression on his face.\n\n\"Trap or not. It is my duty to put a stop to this. If I was stronger a year ago, I could have ended this at Radiant Garden. The burden falls to my lap to stop Maleficent and Inaxuma at any means necessary. Even if it means my own end.\" \n\nHad he lost touch with reality? No, surely not. This is the most le\n\nVel headed he had ever felt. Was his lack of emotions... Helping? Sure, a bold statement such as this still has his usual confidence as a fighter behind it, but it felt different. Those foul emotions that left his heart for Inaxuma's no longer held influence over his decisions: revenge, hate, anger, sadness. Even the feelings he had left were not interfering with this decision: love, friendship, pride, empathy. He knew what must be done." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "There's a beat of silence. Brad appreciated the clarity, although there was still some omitted information. But this, at least, he was willing to buy as a genuine lack of details, and not willful obfuscation.\n\nHe didn't even really react to Ikazuchi's denial, because something else in his words caused his cheeks to suddenly burn bright red.\n\n\"W-wait a minute, Your Master?\" He seemed positively scandalized. \"Y-ya mean, you two are-!?\" Brad quickly covered his mouth before he finished his sentence." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi looked at Brad and tilted his head.\n\n\"No... There are several keyblade masters. I suppose I should have clarified. Infromation that you've known for several years is sometimes hard to realize isn't second nature to others. The Master that Trained me went by the name of Aria. She gave up her physical form to give me her power, and now resides within my heart. Sorry.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Ika... I appreciate you trying to defend me, but it is true. I am to blame for not warning you all. I should have known his friendship with her would cause him to remain quiet. However you are correct about the other threats. Maleficent is the biggest and most important threat along with the heartless. She should remain the main focus at this time. And from now on, I will be fully open and honest about everything. No more lies and secrets. I do not intend you all to run into a trap so willingly. I'll provide you all with anything you need to win. Any information is yours.\"" }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "A sound of strangled disgust leaves Icidro, his stare hardening toward Ikazuchi. Again, they bring up Radiant Garden without even acknowledging his input or answering his questions on it— And this time, one even has the gall to claim _ownership_ of its downfall. Were those truly the words that came from his mouth, in that lifeless monotone? Baffling.\n\nWe're it not for Furo's arm still outstretched and holding him back, Icidro might have done something ill-planned. Icidro has to look away, off toward the wall to collect himself.\n\nA particular Look™️ gets sent the Storm Riders' way, during he time between Brad's scandalous question and Mod-Gnik's offer. Furo could handle this; Icidro understood that he was emotionally compromised, and in no place to speak for the group." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"No more lies and secrets. Good.\"\n\nThe door swings open, and Dado storms back into the room, clutching a fistful of bloody jewelry. He walks up to Mod's desk, then sets it all down firmly. While most of it is broken nigh-beyond recognition, Mod, Ika, Xion recognize Twilight and Rainbow's Elements of Harmony intact. The others may recognize them too, depending on their attentiveness during the fights in Agrabah.\n\n\"Next time you consider withholding information, remember this.\"\n\nBeyond anger or grief, Mod sees something else in Dado's eyes. A plea. He doesn't want this to happen again, if it's at all avoidable.\n\n\"Hollow Bastion. What can you tell us about it? What can we expect to face? What traps do you assume Maleficent might set up for us? What preparations do you recommend?\"\n\n\"We know Sunset, Inaxuma, and a possessed Suke are there waiting for us, as well as Maleficent herself. Ika, you should know how Inaxuma fights, as well as this possessed Suke. How do we kill your evil twin? How can we capture your possessed friend?\"\n\n\"Additionally, Xion, you and Ika seem to have a deeper rapport with the...\" He grits his teeth. \"Fuck it, you know who I'm talking about. How does Sunset fight? Any weaknesses? Preferred tactics?\"\n\n\"Maleficent was the lady with the green fire. Master Mod, anything you can tell us about her, As well as any other goons, would be Life-saving Information.\"\n\nDetermination radiates from the young man as he does what he does best: ask too many goddamned questions. With some coordination, they won't go in blind this time." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod sighs and closes her eyes, standing up and moving from her deck to her window. To those watching, it seemed like Mod was trying to hold back... Tears? She opened her eyes and the color had flickered again like before and gone back. It also had seemed she had been aging a little? She had looked a lot younger a few moments ago... She then muttered\n\n\"You all deserved better... I am sorry...\"\n\nAfter, she looked at Dado from the window.\n\n\"Hollow Bastion used to be a world called 'Radiant Garden'. As Ika has mentioned, Maleficent and Inaxuma assaulted the world and destroyed it. However they hadn't sent it to darkness like the others. I am not sure why, however I suspect it has something to do with the popular researcher who owned the town. He had created a machine that could create heartless, from his experiments with people's hearts. I assume that his research is why she decided to base there. She must have a hoard of heartless there by now ready for you all. He had a large castle there, meaning Maleficent and her allies will be hiding in there. As for her trap...\"\n\nMod paused a moment to think.\n\n\"She will likely try to exploit your emotional weaknesses and possibly isolate you all. Your hatred over Sunset and wanting to avenge those she killed. Your captured ally, Fiora, who you'd want to get ti safety along with the rest if the princesses. Your need to defeat the main threat, being Ina and Maleficent. And finally, any deserved mistrust you have of me... She knows about all these emotions and will likely choose to exploit them for an easier victory. I'd advise taking some time, before going after her, to steel yourselves and prepare for her to try and get into your head. Not only is she a powerful sorceress, she is manipulative. Your greatest strength would be working together instead of fighting each other along with her.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi took note of what seemed like discomfort coming from Icidro. He'd like to address that later when the more pressing matters were attended to, but first of all he had all these questions to answer coming from the freshly returned Dado. He was a little surprised at the sudden re-entrance. At least he didn't storm off in anger to no return...\n\n\"We touched on it a little bit before Agrabah, before and a little bit during the previous meeting. Suke was able to map out a great portion of the castle grounds. Luckily, I still have a picture saved. She mentioned that the princesses are being held captive deep within the castle, but she didn't get much farther because Maleficent, and whom I can now only assume is Jafar, spotted her. It's how we even knew in the first place that Maleficent had five out of the seven princesses, and that Jafar was involved.\"\n\nIkazuchi thought for a moment. He knows Inaxuma better than anyone else. They two had fought so many times. What could tip the scales?\n\n\"Inaxuma is brash. He wants to be the strongest and will stop at nothing to make it happen. His ego is his weakness, but also his trigger. Insulting his status or insinuating that he is someone's lesser will cause him to throw all caution to the wind and fight like a madman. Although, doing this seems to empower him, but it also means he's abandoned all strategy and is simply thrashing about. Additionally... He only grows stronger when any others with darkness in their hearts are near. He can feed off of it almost, adding it to his own power. I'm not sure if it is even possible to kill him. When he's on the ropes, he flees. And I believe he would not stick around for a true death battle unless I were his sole opponent.\"\n\n\"Suke is harder to get a read on now, seeing as she's been possessed. I would say that normally she fights with her guns at a distance so overhwlm her with melee strikes, but in our battle at Agrabah, she was using a keyblade. In fact, I believe it was the realm of darkness version of your blade that the trio even set out to get in the first place. I'm unsure if capturing her would work... But if you defeat her without a keyblade, maybe it would kick the dark invader out of her heart? Although, if anyones lives are truly in danger, I would res[ect the decision to simply elimnate her with a keyblade. As for Sunset, I'm not entirely sure. We were not particularly close, even before she turned to the darkness. But it seems her personality changed, or even reverted to its true colors? I'm not sure.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Hey. Dado, right?\"\n\nFuro took in all the information being sent their way. It was a lot, and emotions were running high. Seeing the lady in the chair start to finally break down over things did not move him, but he felt it time to step in for his friends. Starting with glasses guy.\n\n\"I understand why you stormed off, but do recall you invited my friends into that death fight while acting like it was simply a small brawl outside a pub. The blood for those three could have easily been on our hands rather than this Sunset everyone keeps mentioning.\"\n\nFuro worked on keeping his breathing even as he attempted to find his center. Being all worked up like this was not something he liked, and if he wanted his friends to keep their cool, then it started with him first.\n\n\"Withholding information can be bad given many circumstances, but I think being neglectful with information is certainly worse. So may I ask that next time you consider attempting to drag people outside Your Conflict into two fights back-to-back, that You Share everything You Know so that we aren't treated like bottom-barrel mercenaries?\"\n\nHe glanced to Ika before turning to Mod. He felt now was a better time than any to air his grievances since he got the ball rolling. \n\n\"It obviously seems that emotions are running high for most of us here. In the spirit of giving everyone time to process things, may I ask for the room with the master so that I may discuss my groups further involvement in this crusade of yours?\"\n\n \nAs much as the info dump was great, he was not going to take everything laying down. It may have been in Brad's nature to push forward despite how bad things were, but Furo could not let the man dive head first without some assurances from these 'Zeroes'. He gave the room a look around to gauge everyone's response before settling on two people in particular.\n\n\"Take a moment to gather yourself my friend, I understand what all this means to you.\" Furo turned to address Icidro. He did not need to look at the knight to know that this particular talk was quite literally too close to home for him.\n\n\"Bradamante,\" Furo was sure his burly friend had his own mixed emotions, but Brad responded better with a distraction rather than pointing things out. He softened his features enough to send a genuine smile to the big guy before asking for a different kind of aid, \"Can you be there for Cid for the both of us? I will make sure our voices are heard so that we can handle things with some peace of mind?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado takes a deep breath. Yeah. Okay. He told Brad they were protecting a princess. What did he know? That they were protecting a princess.\n\n\"I'm sorry I dragged you all into that Death trap. I knew only a few things going into Agrabah: the name of the world, that it probably had a Keyhole that needed sealing...\"\n\n\"Actually, real quick. Anyone not in the know: Worlds have Hearts. Worlds' Hearts are accessed via a Keyhole. Yes, it's shaped like an actual keyhole. If Heartless get to a world's Heart, it dies. Only a Keyblade can seal a Keyhole and block it off from Heartless.\"\n\n\"Where was I? Right. I knew the name of the world, that it probably had a Keyhole that needed sealing, and that there was a princess that needed protecting from Maleficent. That's it.\" He pauses. \"Actually, I also knew that it was a desert world. I should've told Brad to bring supplies for that. Hell, I didn't even think to bring water for myself. Fucking...\" He mentally notes to bring a supply bag to Hollow Bastion. \n\n\"My point is: I told him everything I knew. If I had known what that mission Really Was, I wouldn't have invited some random guy I wanted to be friends with to come Die With me.\"\n\nHe steps to the door. \"I'll be waiting outside. After you discuss your leave or lack thereof, we can discuss strategy.\" He walks out, closing the door behind him and sitting on the stairs. Outside, he begins taking notes on his Gummiphone." } ]	201	4,861
223.333333	2023-09-28	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Wonderful. Attempting to put the facts together piecemeal had lead to a bit of understanding, from what he'd overheard in the desert to now; There was a Door to Darkness, somewhere, and there were two keys needed to seal it, one in Dado's possession and one in the hands of a foe. Or, an ally possessed?\n\nFour threats had been named: Inaxuma, who kidnapped Fiora, and who would only fight Ikazuchi and looked awfully fraternal to him; Sunset, who had been using 'multicolored traitors' as informants before killing them (All of them? Today? That quickly?); Suke, who was a Heartless that the Zeroes wanted spared while Mod-Gnik spoke otherwise; And Maleficent, the de-facto head of the operation, who apparently took up residence in the Sage-King's Castle. The very same Sage-King that lived in Icidro's world, the kind, benevolent ruler that he was. His king. Who had apparently created a machine that _could create Heartless from living people?_\n\nEyes wide in a scathing glare caught between baffled outrage and something much, much deeper that didn't quite have a name, Icidro didn't know where to focus with the machinegun fire of revelations and accusations. It was one thing when Ikazuchi was saying these things off-handedly, but now Mod-Gnik was confirming it? The caballero runs a hand through his hair, so many questions springing to the tip of his tongue that the poor thing was getting jammed.\n\nIcidro glances toward Furo the moment he turned around, however, and his attention lingers as he weighs his friend's suggestion. Inhaling sharply, Cid looks toward the ceiling before swallowing his words.\n\n\"Yes, I think I shall go for a walk. Clear my head. We'll be back shortly, I assure.\" A hand falls onto Furo's shoulder and squeezes him lightly, before Icidro turns to follow Dado out the door. He stops just short, however, to wait for Brad— And, before he leaves for the moment, Icidro regards Mod-Gnik and places a hand to his chest, acknowledging her with a polite, if shallow, bow." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion just shakes her head \"I just thought Sunset was attractive. I don't actually recall fighting alongside her at any point so I don't actually know her fighting style. But considering that everyone in that group fought exactly the same, I'd say expect a mixture of magic and non magic. They had no real variety. Maybe expect fire magic since they all seemed to specialize in an element and somewhat related to their names? Wish I could offer more information on her than that but I can't. Twilight, Rainbow and Rarity were the three I fought with but not her.\" Well that wasn't very helpful. Not much she could do if she didn't actually have the information asked of her. And with that, Xion vanishes from the room to just outside to honor Furo's request" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve just shrugs and leaves the room behind Dado. Not like she really has any reason to disagree with Furo's request to leave the room" } ]	162	670
263	2023-09-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad didn't think that a flame could burn hotter than the heat radiating off of Cid at that moment. Suns themselves might tremble. Brad was having a bit of a hard time parsing everything, but he knew one thing was true. Maleficent bad. Mod-gnik, bad but like mostly due to negligence and not actually evil. Heartless-making machine? Sunset? Inaxuma?\n\nHe could only meet Dado's gaze as he left. He wasn't upset. Hell, if it wasn't for all the murder, Agrabah had been pretty fun! He enjoyed the fighting. Just not the... Fighting. And the killing. And the murdering. The supplies were the furthest thing from his mind- but Furo was right. They'd been dragged into a death trap. And part of him... Part of him was still scared of Dado.\n\nFuro's smile eased those worries, even just a bit. That genuine warmth, reassuring in a way only the wind-rider could be. That helped. If there was one thing he could do, it was be there for his friends. He hurriedly falls in step behind Cid and the others, sharing one last glance at Mod. If she could handle Maleficent herself... Just how strong was she?\n\nHe shook his head, bowing in just the same way as Cid, and turned away, almost clinging to the caballero's flank." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi sighed and put away his keyblade. After a moment, he stood from Xion's provided seat. He looked at Brad, Furo and Icidro.\n\n\"No objections here. Getting some fresh air is sure to break up some of this tension.\"\n\nHe still wasnt sure what exactly Icidro was upset about, but he wanted to address his ally with respect and care. If he said something to offend him, he wanted to make sure and apologize. After getting up, Ika slowly moved out of the room with everyone else." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod doesn't say anything. She waits for everyone to leave until it was just the 2 of them. She didn't have a reason to deny him wanting a private audience anyway, so might as well do it now.\n\n\"What is it you wish to say only to me?\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "He watched everyone take their leave, back turned to Mod as they all shuffled out one after another.\n\nWith a deep sigh, he turned around and shut the room closed by manipulating the airflow with magic. He took leisure strides over to Mod's desk, his body language communicating that whatever stress or emotions had been building up, were mostly dealt with in one way or another. His Visage was back to one of boredom rather than restrained anger.\n\nWith a twirl of his wrist, he conjured a ball of air that scooped him up to be seated cross-legged in front of the ladies desk. After giving her a momentary look, he finally answered the question shot his way.\n\n\"Honestly, nothing I could not have said in front of the others. It's mainly a means to get everyone time to sort through their obvious emotions after all that's occurred today.\"\n\nHe did one full rotation on the ball as he worked through his next words. Making sure he had everything in order. \n\n\"To be honest, while a lot of information was thrown around, I've been left with more questions than answers. Mentions to things that are important without proper explanation of what they are and how to deal with them, then a bunch of battle data that ultimately means nothing if we are walking into a trap that could throw all of that out of the window, and we would be fighting as a coordinated team regardless of who we faced.\"\n\nHe scanned her Mod's face again. Now properly looking her in her eyes, but also more attentive to the aging of her face.\n\n \n\"Of course I'm talking from the perspective of my group. You lot know more than us and have actually met these individuals you keep bringing up. So, while it is just you and I, let's talk about my team's involvement in all of this.\"\n\nHe took a pause to weigh his words on whether he should simply rattle off what has been plaguing him about the situation, but instead felt that giving her a moment to process things was equally as important as what the rest were doing.\n\n\"However, if you need time to reorient yourself, then do that first. I'm not going to say that you handled things properly, but ultimately that was worse for your group than it was ours. I'm issues lays more with Dado leaving out details about Agrabah. Saying that he knew little about what he was getting my friends involved in, while explaining important things like Worlds having hearts leaves quite the bitter taste in my mouth. Regardless, I'm not planning on shaming you or telling you off for it.\"\n\nReally though, Furo could understand the need for glasses with how short-sighted he presented himself. But he needed to keep that bottled. He was not going to waste his time talking trash about people. He needed to drive a conversation forward that helped give his friends the best chance at getting through this." } ]	205.5	1,052
433.75	2023-09-30	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"I have to apologize for Dado bringing you and your friends into that fight. In truth, Dado had recently set out on his journey and is still learning about everything. If I had informed him better, he may have not brought you three into a dangerous battle such as that... The reason I invited you three along with the rest is because you three deserved my thanks, and apology.\"\n\nMod didn't want the blame shifted to anyone else, as it was her responsibility to properly inform and prepare everyone. In the end, Dado's lack of information was her fault, in her eyes. Mod walked over to a shelf in the room and pulled out what seemed to be a potion. She drank it quickly and she would seem to grow younger again. After that she sat back down at her desk.\n\n\"I do not want to have you and your friends charge into danger like before. You do not need to be involved with what we are doing, and I wouldn't blame you for choosing not to help. Especially with the lack of knowledge. I'll tell you everything you wish to know that will help you with your decision and future endeavors.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo wanted to tell Mod to keep her thanks and apologies. However, he did not want to belabor his distaste with the other man. Her fault or not, Furo had no plans to forgive just because he was asked to.\n\nHe idly watched the 'beauty potion' or whatever she drank take effect. While uninterested in the concoction, he could not help but react to her secondary comments.\n\nBarking out a laugh, he replied to the courtesy she thought she was giving, \"Ha! Please stop... Seriously. You heard my friends clear as day and I would like it of you didn't act like you didn't manipulate the whole group of bleeding hearts that gave us this space to talk.\"\n\nNow a little annoyed, he gave her a hard stare across the desk. Daring her to avert her gaze from him and the truth.\n\n\"Whether you meant to do it on purpose, you promised to handle the coming situation if you had to while implying something much worse would be coming, and you would be left indisposed if you were forced to handle the situation at Hollow Bastion. Nobody missed that. Bradamante asked about it and did not receive further explanation. I'm not dumb.\"\n\nAnd he had a front row seat to a master manipulator in action growing up. Though, he would keep that nugget of truth to himself. He still was not sure if she was doing it on purpose or simply unaware how strongly the others felt about doing what is right. Better to be careful either way.\n\n \n\"Lucky for you, it's out of my hands. My friends want to help, and I'll follow them into this fight to drag them out alive when we get too in over our heads. My team will be there. However I'll make it clear, I mentioned us being treated like mercenaries, but mercenaries at least are promised compensation for their work.\"\n\nFuro sat up straighter on his ball of wind. Negotiations were starting, and he wanted to be taken as seriously as possible.\n\n\"What happend in Agrabah sucked, and if anyone of us were not there chances are you may not have had anyone to hold this meeting with. I'm not saying the two of them were the star performers, but I would like to see Bradamante and Icidro get something for helping out.\"\n\nFuro knew they would not ask themselves, which coincidentally fit seeing how the mechanic was the only one who held a proper job. Post-amnesia Brad at least.\n\n\"Not sure what they would want from you, but if one could get something now and the other after we deal with this next fight, then I think it would serve as a token of goodwill from both sides. At least see it as holding us to our word to help out for a reward if you don't trust us.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"If you've only asked to talk in private to disrespect me then this private talk is over. You think of me as a manipulator when everything I've done has been for the survival of every world. Your friend asked about me downplaying the threat of maleficent by talking about other potential trouble. Ika and I had answered those concerns. If he had meant something else, then I will answer that more properly if chooses to clarify his question. Yes, if I need to step in I will, and I will attempt to actively help all I can. My magic is being used to handle other issues at the moment, and if I let my guard down or use too much, I won't be able to help any longer. So I help as much as I can by providing information and supplies. If there is a threat so powerful that you all cannot handle with just information and supplies, I will do what I must. But that is a decision that cannot be made lightly. As of now, I am the only one who can guide the new generation of keyblade wielders and give them what they need to succeed. I do not want to leave them without someone to go to. Lack of guidance will cause the newest generation to become lost, confused, and will end up in them failing.\"\n\nMod would only glare at Furo. While she was not in a good situation, she refused to let someone she didn't know much of try and take advantage of her moment of weakness.\n\n\"I have already mentioned how much help you and your friends have helped. If you just want compensation for the help, you could have asked without removing everyone from the room. I will be happy to provide compensation for any help. I trust you all enough that I would give you three anything you needed for your journey and more. You are calling me a manipulator when you are attempting to manipulate me during a difficult time. Now if all you wanted was compensation for your team, you already have it. If you have anything else you wish to talk about Without Disrespecting me for trying to atone for my mistakes, I will gladly talk\n\n. Otherwise, I think we have nothing else to talk about.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "He did not like any of what he was hearing at all. Putting aside the woman's anger, she only confirmed that there were more problems on this web of fuckery. All of it tying back to those giant keys his friends were running around and slaying heartless with. He could see concern with leaving individuals running around with a magical tool that seemed to be the answer to Everything Without any direction, but he was not a fan of the idea of there being a small group with the expectation of going out of their way to save everyone. Or worse that there could be those moving with unchecked power to to spread misery. Any hope of him convincing his friends of dropping the entire matter once they helped in this operation died right there and then. \n\nA quick and violent death to that line of thinking.\n\nFuro met Mod's glare with little intention to back down, but ultimately his features would soften with a moment to consider things further.\n\n \n\"I apologize if I made it seem that my intention was to kick you while you were down. Talking privately was to give momentary space to everyone so they can think; my friends definitely needed it. After all, we just finished layering the idea that we are about to walk into an intentional trap with someone who bested one of yours in a solo fight and another that struck down even more after betraying you. That does not fill me with hope. Especially with there being at Least Two more waiting on their home turf.\"\n\nFuro was not sure whether he should mention Icidro's connection to Radiant Garden, but ultimately kept it to himself. Instead he brought his hands forward to assist in conveying his words. Minor motions that simply aided him rather than provide visual aid.\n\n\"I will readily admit that I'm terrified. There are no guarantees that any of us make it through this. If I lose my two friends, then I lose everything that's important to me. So, I want to make sure that they are seen more than simply extra help to fight for you, because I do not understand how you can so quickly trust strangers after what just occurred.\"\n\nHe would not, could not let his guard down so easily after being stabbed in the back like that in their position. And these people Were Strangers to him. So he would continue to be skeptical of things, but he would try to do a better job of hiding it." } ]	465.5	1,735
261.25	2023-10-01	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod took a deep breath, but didn't remove her eye contact. She felt it was important to show she had nothing to hide and to be as honest as she can be.\n\n\"I wish I had more allies I could trust to call on for this. But after so many betrayals and tragedy, I only can ask people who mean good that I do not know. Out of both tragedy's, Ika is the only one I can fully put my trust in. But he cannot do it alone. I have no other choice other than trust strangers to help. It's bad either way... I trust people I don't know and they have the potential to betray and destroy. I don't trust anyone and we don't have enough people or power to fight back the darkness. But, may I ask a question? If I promised to step in, even if it means I die, to protect your friends in the event something didn't go right, would that ease your worries? I know that is a lot of trust you will have to put into me and my word, but it is the best I can currently offer. Compensation for any help, and a promise for no deadly harm to any of you. If you need me to do something to prove myself trustworthy, I would like to hear it.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "He listened in and kept his own eye contact to show that he was. And as unfortunate as it was, he relaxed after hearing what she had to say. Not how she would provide aid, but the fact that she did not trust others. It made more sense that she was operating under desperation.\n\n\"No, you don't need to step in. While you stepping in to pull my friends out would be amazing, if things are as dire as you are making them out to be, then you do need to do what you think is best. Throwing the future away for trust is not helping anyone, and I have confidence we can pull through with a solid plan.\"\n\nThe ball of wind unraveled underneath him as he made to stand. He understood her a little better, which made him more comfortable to proceed.\n\n\"I have a loose idea you can present to everyone else when they come back, but it would go better if I had some type of visual of the location. All this talk about how bad things are more than likely isn't going to help anyone. And if you give another out to someone who decides to walk back through that door, you'd just be spitting on the courage they gathered to stay and help. If you are suppose to give them guidance, then they are simply need your direction on how to get through this.\"\n\nHe rubbed the back of his neck as he was unsure what else to say. She had it rough, so he understood why she was grasping at straws.\n\n\"You've apologized enough.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod nodded and would glance at the door before looking back at Furo. It was time to make a proper plan for everyone.\n\n\"You're right. I can't keep dwelling on the bad. It won't help anyone. I would like to hear your idea, and I can make somewhat of a map of the place. From Suke's recon mission and what I have seen of the castle before maleficent. It won't be perfect, but it should give a good visual guide.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"That's fine.\"\n\nFuro was curious how this map would be displayed. He recalled the hologram like image before, but he did not know one could do that with magic. Depending on how detailed it would look, he would wonder if focus was necessary or if it simply ripped an image from memory. And since Icidro was from there, he might know his own way around.\n\n\"All we need is an exploitable entry into the castle. Since you are laying seige on them, and they know you and your team are coming, they more than likely believe they hold all the cards.\"\n\nTheir chances of winning probably were not even half with such a small group versus a whole world with eho knows what laying in wait. This Maleficent and the three... Horsemen? Triad? And the other three pain in the asses, probably doubt the they have the ability to lose. \n\nIf so, then there may be a chance to force a misplay on their part.\n\n\"I was a little late running into every one in the cave, but apparently the trap was laid out for just your crew. So my friends did not lose their LA— their keys when it got sprung. Likewise, if the enemy was watching, then they probably saw us leave on not so happy terms before attacking your group again.\"\n\nFuro had his disapproval of one person in this group of 'Zeroes', but it was nothing close to the sheer animosity projected from his side to someone else here in the tower. Hopefully, that was noticed by any spying eyes.\n\n\"If we are lucky, those in 'Hollow Bastion' are not expecting me and my group of unknowns to purposely arrive after stumbling into the last trap on accident. If my group and yours act independently, your group can spring the obvious trap, and take attention from my group sneaking in.\"" } ]	285	1,045
105.066667	2023-10-02	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod began to channel some magic above her desk. As she did, Furo could see her body slightly age again. When she finished, a rough layout of the castle and its rooms, based on the information they have, would be there.\n\n\"Yes... If they think you three decided not to join then they wouldn't think to plan for that event. It would work even better if you guys entered slightly later, as no doubt they will keep an eye on who enters the world at first. It is also a dangerous plan that needs to go right.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "As he thought, it was very impressive magic. The aging side effect was concerning, but something told him that was simply the result of Mod's use of it. Maybe.\n\n\"Oh, it'll go wrong.\"\n\nFuro said it very nonchalantly as he looked over the castle and rooms. She was right about entering later, but he was certain things would not go their way.\n\n\"I think only one of us can properly do stealth. I maybe could I put in extra effort, but we have Bradamante. Even if your group springs the trap, there will still be guards and someone trustworthy will be watching the hostages. Once they are aware of us, they'll try to reinforce the interior, and that would hopefully pull them from your group. From there it will probably be a race of who deals with whom as they are put into disarray.\"\n\nHe nodded his head as noted what he deemed easy enough to sketch in front of Icidro.\n\n\"Though, maybe we do get lucky and make it to the heart of things and deal a giant blow before they can react. Either, way I got what I need. You can call the others back when you feel ready.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod ponders the plan for a moment first. It obviously wasn't the best plan, but it was the best they've got. After pondering it, she nodded to Furo.\n\n\"Yes, hopefully they have had enough time. Oh, and about your compensation, is there anything specific you want?\"\n\nMod didn't want to forget about giving that, as she did promised it." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Hmm?\"\n\nFuro had not been thinking of anything for himself. It currently was not at the forefront of things either if he was to be honest.\n\n\"You'll have to ask me again once everything is over. I do not have an answer for you currently.\"\n\nHe was not sure if there was anything he even wanted in the first place, so he could save it until afterward." }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod nodded \n\n\"Very well. Please bring them in.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo turned for the doors and crossed the room fairly quickly. He did not waste long throwing the doors open once more and shouting into the hall.\n\n\"You all can come back in!\"\n\nHe held his head passed the door to peer into the hallway as he vaguely remembered Icidro mentioning a walk. The mechanic would have to call him if he had gotten too far." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado walks back in, traces of his tears and scowl still on a face no longer expressing either. Instead, he has a determined stare, paired with calculating eyes still unimpeded by glass. He waits for the others to come in behind him, then speaks.\n\n\"I spent my time outside strategizing based on what we know. Whenever everyone's ready, I'd like to brainstorm until we're all on-board. If we expect a trap, we should have a generalized strategy we all agree on.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sorta just... Casually pops back into existence exactly where she'd been before. How the hell does she do that without Teleport?" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Eve tucks her bottle of alcohol she'd been going at the entire time she was outside the door into her bag as she re enters the room \"Well whadda we got? I ain't got anything better to do so I may as well tag along for shits and giggles. Maybe I'll get a good fight out of the whole ordeal. Or even better, I'll happily raid their cellars and coffers in the end. Also their kitchens... Booze, sweets, cash and a good fight are all I really want out of the ordeal.\" She comments as she pulls a lollipop from one of her pockets and pops it in her mouth. This girl is either crazy... Or just incredibly easy to motivate... Hopefully the latter rather than the former..." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "An imperious look rests upon Icidro's face as he enters the room in turn, the caballero's roiling disgust for Eve evident as he gazes upon her. Arms folded across his chest, Icidro takes a moment to ice his blood, before the work he made on that walk goes to waste.\n\nAs even in tone as he can possibly bring himself to muster, Icidro urges, \"No. You will not be sacking any of the houses in Radiant Garden, let alone the Sage King's Castle. Let our families' ghosts lay in rest; Enough has been stolen from us.\"\n\nHaving said that, Icidro sweeps his gaze around the room— From Furo, to Mod-Gnik, before landing on Dado. His attention rests there, before he chimes, \"There is no reason not to expect a trap, between what you all have said of this 'Sunset' and our excursion in Agrabah. Our only method of progress is to plan around our enemies knowing that we know that they know what we know.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado rolls his eyes at Eve's remarks, then blinks at the knight's words. \"Wait, you're From There?\" Between his and Ika's apparent familiarity with the world, that could prove helpful... Wait. \"Hold on. Will, uhh... Will you be okay going back?\" His brow turns downward in concern." }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "Hearing Icidro's firm denial of what she wanted to do, Eve simply nods \"Very well then. You have my word I won't raid anything. However I would like to make use of the castle's kitchens at some point.\" Seems she's not crazy. Just easy to motivate but also willing to respect the wishes of people who are supposed to be comrades despite her rather simple and easy motivations" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo left the doorway to lean against the wall once more. Brad would show up when he was either ready or not lost.\n\n\"Why would he not be okay? He's here ready to act like everyone else in the room.\" The mechanic simply shook his head. He would have said something to Eve too if Icidro did not seem to have a handle on himself. \"He took the time to think things over and he is here. He knows what's at stake if he doesn't fight.\"" }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Icidro closes his eyes at Dado's questioning before a strange smile comes to his face. He doesn't say anything as Furo answers for him, but nods afterward as if to confirm his friend's words." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad returned a short while later, looking like the cat that ate the canary. Fortunately, the topic was not on him or the state of Mod-gnik's guest bathroom after he left it, so he joined in the conversation without incident. \"I think Cid's the most ready outta any of us, amigo.\" He nodded with conviction, sharing a knowing glance with the caballero, and sharing another with Furo.\n\n\"So when are we raidin' that joint?\" Brad rolled his knuckles, his softened demeanor having seemingly hardened up during the break. And then, he punched a thick fist into his open palm. \"Where there's a storm, we ride.\" He was still workshopping the group catchphrase, after 'hot and ready right to your door' was unanimously vetoed." } ]	86	1,576
321.5	2023-10-03	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"The sooner the better.\"\n\nIkazuchi said in response to Brad as he was the last to return to the room. He had stepped outside the tower when everyone was asked to leave for a moment and meditated on his thoughts, trying to grasp at anything that could work in their favor in this situation.\n\n\"If Maleficent thinks she's so cunning and ahead of our game, she's likely trying to win the mental game. She Knows We know its a trap, so she likely expects us to take our time and prepare. We should still do so, but if we wait too long her defenses will only become more impenetrable. And if she gets impatient who knows what else she would do in the meantime. Likely attacking and destroying more worlds to coax us into another unwinnable situation.\"\n\nPreparation was good, but too much time spent on what-ifs wasn't going to change a thing. Ikazuchi pondered for a moment while considering the options, but with overhearing the new info about Icidro, he decided he would at least attempt to clear the air here while he had the chance.\n\n\"Sir Icidro Arturo e Mondragon, I would like to apologize for offending you. I cannot change your mind, and I cannot deny that my own failure played a large part in Maleficent's ability to take control of the castle grounds. I do not wish for there to be any ill will between the two of us, so we can work together as allies the best we can.\"\n\nIkazuchi bowed to Icidro, at least wanting to show as much respect as possible to the gentleman. His words were sincere, and his tone was less monotone than previously.\n\n\"With that being said, I will not simply sit idly by and allow for my own mistakes to continue to pile up. If you need anything from me just ask.\"\n\nHe said, returning from the bow." }, { "author": "Icidro Arturo e Mondragon", "message": "Icidro winces at Brad's latest catchphrase, but still yet says nothing. Instead of words, he turns his head to share with him a Look; Not that one, amigo.\n\n\"Even if that is the case, we need some time to prepare. All of us.\" Raising a hand, Icidro interrupts Ikazuchi for just that half moment, \"We may have to push our time of mourning until later to focus on the now, but we _cannot_ go there as we are. Hurt, frail; Jafar has already seen to it to make us so. To go now would be to throw ourselves from one fire to the next\"\n\nUpon being addressed, however, Icidro's words stopper tight as he processes Ikazuchi's meaning, along with the following bow. His light smile falling from his face, Icidro regards the young man before shaking his head.\n\n\"Politeness dictates I accept your apology, and move on to keep this meeting productive.\" The Caballero states, his voice a far cry from the hollow monotone that Ikazuchi's rings— Even now, even with this sincerity leaking through.\n\n\"However, I must chide you, muchacho. Yes, _chide_ you. They say actions speak louder than words, no? However, I have found that Self-important whining Is rather loud on its own, enough to make a man's ears bleed; Whatever your age, you are _acting like a child._ Own your mistakes, yes, but do not parade the death of my world in front of me. You are one person— A _child_ at the time my world fell, and this Maleficent had brought with her _an army of Heartless.\"_\n\n\"You may be a Master's Apprentice, a Guardian of Light, or one of these so-called 'Zeroes,' but your actions alone are not so grand as you claim, so weighty. If you, personally, slew my Sage-King where he stood and opened the doors for this witch and her entourage, then, perhaps, I would believe that your 'failure' had directly had a hand in killing my people. If I am incorrect in my assumption, by all means correct me and I will acquiesce to your culpability, before striking you down where you stand.\"\n \n\n\"If, however, you intend to absolve yourself of this _childish_ guilt you keep waving in my face like some badge of dishonor? Act, and prove yourself on the battlefield.\"\n\n\"That is all I need of you, Ikazuchi, nothing more.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's touched by the group's collective resolve, closing his eyes and breathing out a sigh of admiration. Prince Brad and Sir Icidro were strong. The blonde one, too. He would've at least hesitated, were the situation reversed, but... They're out here riding the storm. He gives them each a nod of respect.\n\nThen, he hears Icidro's complete dismantling of Ikazuchi's, and by extension, his own mindset. But Toy Box was his fault! He was a local. He knew his way around. He should've helped more! He could've tried to find the-\n\nHe remembers. He didn't know what a keyhole was. He barely knew what a world's heart was. He was instructed to kill any large Emblem Heartless he saw, then to save Andy.\n\nIt's the Heartless' fault. But it's not just their fault. It's his. It has to be. He could've... He killed Andy, right? He failed to save him.\n\nFailed to save him from the Heartless that killed him.\n\nDado grits his teeth, then files this thought process away for later. \"Sir Icidro's right, we need some time to prepare. Master Mod may have healed us all, but... Well, I need new glasses, for one. Now that everyone's here, whenever you're all ready, we should brainstorm. As Icidro mentioned, they know we know they know what we know, so all we can really do is make sure we're on the same page, then play optimally.\"\n\nHe pulls up his notes on his phone, ready to start monologuing whenever he's given the green light." }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Childish, huh?\"\n\nPerhaps Icidro was right. But then again, when was the last time Ika even felt like a child? Its been a nonstop battle ever since Kiki's invasion of destiny isles. Being called childish was... Oddly refreshing. It reminded him that he is actually just an individual, taking too much onto his plate. Would he have responded differently if he actually had all his emotions? He wasn't sure.\n\n\"Right. I'll do my best.\"\n\nCid served as a nice reality check for the boy.\n\n\"I won't disagree that we need time to recuperate and prepare, I just think the sooner we go the better. We can't give Maleficent all the time in the world.\"\n\nHe said, responding to Dado.\n\n\"As for the battle plan, there's a few things I can share that will perhaps aid our assault. First of all, Inaxuma has likely been posted as an external guard. In my first encounter with him at Radiant Garden, he was a guard detail of Maleficent's, but since Sunset's betrayal, she has been by her side within the castle walls instead. Inaxuma can sense darkness and perhaps light from a great distance away, so it stands to reckon he would be assigned to look-out duty. But this does also bring up the second point, we need to separate Sunset and Maleficent. If the two can fight together they will likely overpower us.\"\n\nHe nodded at Dado, as if giving him the go-ahead to go on his own rant." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"So what I'm hearing is he wouldn't be able to sense me? Hmm. Never thought being empty would actually be worth something.\" She says with a \"Huh. Neat.\" Kinda manner\n\"So here's a question. What happens if we take out your other side? I feel like you probably can't beat him on your own since you two are mirror images of one another, no? So how about an ally to help you? Maybe mono e mono won't do anything but the more people there to fight him might.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"That might work, but our options are limited. Even if you have the smallest shred of darkness in your heart, he can feed from it. Meaning you and myself are about the only ones who can take him on. As for the first part... There is no telling. Be what it may, it still needs to get done. At any cost; if taking him out means the worst for me, well, at least I can stop that dastard from destroying any more worlds.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo once again took in the state of the group. Icidro put his honest feelings in the air and it seemed to shape up a majority of the Zeroes. He always had that charisma to him so it was no surprise, and it was good that he brought up his own stake in things. The mechanic had been hesitant on mentioning it without the knight's permission.\n\nStill, he would rather things get moving as preparation mattered but they were still burning time.\n\n\"The discussion we just concluded has an idea on the table on how to proceed. While I typically agree that preparation is important, the other side are planners themselves. If we spend more than a day getting ourselves in order, then I also expect another attack to draw you lot out.\"\n\nHe motioned to the lady behind the desk with a hand.\n\n\"I think it fitting that the person who called the meeting get a chance to present the idea as well as the main goals of the operation.\"" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad's shoulders sank at Icidro's dismissal. Well, they could afford to help out! Catchphrases were like, the second hardest thing to do! He put his frustration aside to watch Cid absolutely tear into Ikazuchi, and for Ikazuchi to... Accept? Huh. Ika earned a little more respect than Brad thought he deserved.\n\nHe nodded along with the conversation- expression hardening at Ikazuchi and Xion's exchange. Even a shred of darkness could spell the difference between victory and defeat, huh? He tightened his fist. Part of him wanted to rush out then and there, but no. They were recovering. They needed to prepare.\n\nHis eyes moved to Mod-gnik, awaiting her statement. His eyes passed over Furo, and he pondered... Just what had they talked about?" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"You all need adequate time to rest and prepare, but not too long. After this meeting, take no longer than several hours to prepare yourselves. If you need anything from me, I'll provide what I can. Now for the plan...\"\n\nMod still had the map she laid out for Furo and would enlarge it a bit.\n\n\"Furo has pointed out to me that he and his friends might not be expected to appear at Hollow Bastion. From maleficent's perspective, they were just in a bad place at a bad time and likely won't be there to help. This also may apply to Eve, however it's less likely for her. We can take advantage of this. I propose you go in groups. One group, the ones who are more expected, go in first. While Maleficent and co are distracted, the second group can go in and make a separate push.\"\n\nThe castle diagram moved and shifted around to show the different paths the groups should take. For the first group, it showed paths that would be direct but not as dangerous as the front door. For the second, it showed more sneaky paths that would likely have been more secured if not for the first group.\n\n\"The first group needs to stay cautious, as they will know when you get there and will get into their positions. They will also possibly try to lure you into a specific area. For the second group, i'm certain once you get further into the castle, they will notice and their plan will begin ti fall apart, causing them to split their attentions. Likely one or two of them will have to disengage and deal with the second group. If possible, the second group can attempt to save the princesses. Even saving Fiora can help even the fight a little more. Lastly you all should have a way to contact each other during the mission. A Gummi Phone should do. This plan has many flaws, so I am open to suggestions to improve it and refine it. We need to decide a course if action quickly.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado fiddles with his phone, changing his notes as he goes. \"Two teams... I didn't think of that. That's a good idea. I've got some specifics to add, though. Please listen carefully.\"\n\n\"So, our primary objective is to stop Maleficent's plan. Maleficent is collecting seven 'Princesses of Heart', which are... Pure of heart or something, for unknown purposes. Given that she sinks worlds into darkness, we assume those purposes aren't in anyone's best interest.\"\n\n\"We can stop Maleficent's plan by freeing the princesses she's captured. That should be our first objective. Both teams should consistently make their way wherever they think the princesses are being held.\n\n\"Our secondary objective is to eliminate Maleficent and her goons. On the way to free the princesses, if we see any of them, we kill them. The exception is Suke, who should be captured if possible.\"\n\n\"So, earlier, Master Mod forgot to mention that the machine makes Heartless using pre-existing Hearts. Basically, it turns people into Heartless.\" He adds for the benefit of all but Xion, who he originally learned that nugget of information with, and Icidro, who assumed it. \"Tertiary objective: if anyone sees a big spooky machine, smash it. Sir Icidro, with your familiarity of this Sage-King's castle, you're best-suited to finding it. If you think your team can make a detour for it, then try that.\"\n\n\"Finally, our... Quartiary? Err, fourth objective, is to get Ika's friend, Suke, back. She's a friendly Heartless who's been possessed. Attacks aimed at her should be without a Keyblade, if possible. If we can manage to capture her, or beat the possession out of her, we'll have an extra ally.\"\n\n\"Now, onto specifics. Both we and our enemies have strength in numbers. Each team should stick together when possible and focus on one target at a time. If someone jumps in, we fight them too. If they retreat, we let them until our primary target is done.\"\n\n_ _\nHe turns to Ika and Xion. \"If you insult Inaxuma's ego, he immediately stops holding back. If you play it up, though, maybe you can do considerably more damage until he begins to fear defeat. If you see him, play up whatever knightly shit you can muster. Err... No offense, Sir Icidro. Compliment his form, techniques, call him a worthy opponent, yada yada. Delay phase 2 as long as possible. When he tries retreating, don't let him unless he's a secondary target.\"\n\n\"Although...\" He pushes up glassed that aren't there, then shakes his head. \"This would leave me entirely alone. As such, I propose Eve go with Team Bait, so that when that inevitability divides us, we still have Some Strength in numbers.\"\n\n\"If anyone else encounters Inaxuma, try to get out of there. Only Xion and Ika can fight him without buffing him. Hopefully Xion's enough to break their stalemate. Either way, that knocks Inaxuma off the board and leaves Bait Squad with two less mobile members.\"\n\n\"As noted earlier, Suke's possessed and has Dark Kingdom Key. Light Kingdom Key is physically strong and magically weak. It's possible the Dark one is too, so keep that in mind. If we can, we should aim to land the finishing blow with a non-Keyblade. If anyone doesn't have one, find the best weaponsmith you know and pay them double. As Ika noted earlier, if it's your life or hers, choose yours.\"\n\n\"If anyone encounters Sunset... Block high. And if she's tag-teaming with Maleficent, call for backup. If I'm there, I'll be able to split them up with my pocket dimension. I assume Sunset's the weaker of the two. I'll try and divy up the team so we have an advantage. Eve, if we're on our own, this probably means I take Maleficent and you take Sunset.\"\n\n\"It's possible Maleficent tries splitting us up through portals, like she did with Ika. If she shows up, everyone ignores the current target and designates her the new primary target. We can't have her running stage control and support.\"\n\n_ _ \n\"Regardless of how split up we get, we should stick to agreed-upon strategies and continue to focus on our objectives. If all groups are making their way towards the Princesses, we should meet up again. Make sure to keep in touch in between battles using your Gummiphones.\"\n\n\"Now, there is a 'worst case scenario' I thought of. If I had Maleficent's resources and was facing our group, I'd distract our group with a mob of Heartless, portal one of our members somewhere remote, have my top enforcers jump them, rinse and repeat as needed. If Maleficent ever portals One Person away, we should assume she's using this strategy.\"\n\n\"If she does, half of the remaining members should cover for the other half to escape. Escape group should use their keyblades to try and track down the missing member. 'May your Heart be your guiding key' and whatnot.\"\n\n\"Lastly,\" His nose scrunches up as he reads his note. \"This one's mainly for me, but... No one attack anyone here unless they attack you first. If I learn that Xion spent last night kicking puppies, I am not to slap her. That's exactly what Maleficent wants.\"\n\n\"Any thoughts?\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"Group one, I assume consists of myself, Ika and Dado while group 2 consists of the other four? Furo, Brad, Icidro and Eve, if I recall properly? I-\" She cuts off at Dado's ramblings and goes silent before blinking and pointing at him* \"Yeah. What he said. Also I do Not Kick puppies! I cuddle them instead!\" She says with mock indignance\nShe suddenly then appears in the air above and in front of Mod, a genuinely curious look on her face \"Also small... Completely unrelated question here... What do you know of Grand Magic? You're an immensely powerful mage, no? All I know of it is that it's known by only the strongest of mages and it's supposed to be the absolute strongest form of magic out there.\"" }, { "author": "Eve Albrite", "message": "\"I'd... Prefer team stealth actually. Yuffie willingly taught me several stealth techniques and I picked up a few things from Vincent through observation since he wasn't much for teaching. Regardless point is I feel I'd be better at stealth.\" She holds up her right arm and jangles her bracelet a bunch \"Hear that? Yeah. That's because I Want To be heard. Note how none of you have heard it up to this point.\" She lowers her arm now that her point was made" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo... Needed a moment.\n\nThere was a lot to digest there and it was kind of... Well, he did not agree with all of it. \n\nHe raised two fingers.\n\n\"Okay, saving the hostages and destroying the machine are cool. However, we are not your attack dogs and we are not actually with your group. So do not expect us to kill your enemies because you want or need them dead. And if your friend is possessed and putting us in aiming for our lives, do not expect us to take on unnecessary danger for your friendship.\"\n\nHe would play the bad guy on the heartless front. He did not want his friends being shackled down again knowing their own feelings.\n\nHe let all the battle stuff be and side-stepped the keyblade usage. He did not feel it would do his team any favors. Icidro more than likely was not in the right headspace to trust his emotions, and Brad has been off since they left the desert. Their team coordination would have to do the heavy lifting more than likely.\n\n\"I agree with Eve sticking with group one.\"\n\n \nHe turned to the braggart to address her properly.\n\n\"The team springing the trap will need more bodies. If our side is actually able to maneuver around the place unseen then that is just more danger for the first group. I don't really know the people you mentioned, but you probably work really well with them. Your stealh means nothing if you aren't matching our pace. If one of us gets caught, everyone does. And I'm not suggesting you are slow.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "A small chuckle escapes Dado at Xion's retort. He then pays attention to Furo's words.\n\n\"Right. I'm sorry. You three... I've already dragged you guys into too much of this shit. You're not attack dogs, you've got no obligation to kill anyone, and you've got no obligation to spare anyone.\" He takes a breath. \"So, you three can ignore Objectives Two and Four.\"\n\n\"Eve, what if you used me as bait to ambush Maleficent's goons? That way, I would Look More like a free kill, and we could do more damage as a whole?\"" } ]	255	4,501
128.625	2023-10-05	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "Ikazuchi watched as Dado went through his notes and explained his plan. It was a good strategy, and was a hell of a lot better than just running headlong into battle. \n\n\"I would like to minimize who is on 'team bait' as Dado has put it. It is very likely that we will get held up by Inaxuma almost immediately, so I'd want to have as few people with darkness in the area as possible. However, I will go with what the majority decides.\"\n\nIts not like it would really matter, if Inaxuma gets buffed for a few seconds by another person having darkness, they would just have to fight even harder to hold him off. With Xion fighting Ina too, Ika felt like they could actually defeat him.\n\n\"No one is expecting you to kill. At the end of the day, your own morals should guide your blade, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. These villains have already ended too many lives to receive my mercy. And as I've already said, if its your life or Suke's, pick your own. She's my friend, so if anyone should risk their life to get her back its me, so nobody else has to risk saving her. If you get to her before I can, we Need Dark Kingdom Key from her to seal the door, so do as you see fit.\"\n\nHe said in response to Furo's first comment.\n\nIkazuchi would take to the back of the room while the rest swarmed Mod with training questions. He had some things he needed to do on his own in the little time they had to prepare. He leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. He closed his eyes and let his mind drift for a bit. Mod may have cleared everyone's exhaustion but it still didn't shake this overbearing tiredness he felt." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Maximizing Team Bait will make it seem as though we're trying to storm through the front door and lower other defenses. I'm sorry, Ika, but you and Xion are probably gonna have to hold Inaxuma off while Eve and I escape. That could force Maleficent to try and occupy us with Suke, Sunset, or herself. I think it's our best move.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"Fair enough, I trust your judgment, Dado.\"\n\nIkazuchi said with a smile and a nod, still with his eyes closed." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Someone has to,\" Dado's inner monologue retorts. All this planning, and he's still half-convinced it'll be a repeat of Agrabah. Between determination and a poker face, a brief look of worry flashes on his face." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Hmmm, since you know these individuals better than I, do you expect them to send their entire force to crush team one at the gate, or will some be in reserve?\"\n\nAs the others turned their attention to Mod, Furo sw it fit to keep his attention on the overall plan. He had some projects he had in reserve so extra training was not going to benefit him.\n\n\"I am erring on the side of caution by thinking at least one person would be overseeing the hostages. Either the leader or the most trusted individual. I wouldn't think a possessed ally of your would fit either role, nor would I think someone who has switched sides would be that trustworthy. If this other half of yours is competent and committed, what's the likelihood he would be waiting for you at the door rather than hoping you make your way to him alone?\"\n\nHe put a hand to his chin as he tried to think about the situation from different perspectives.\n\n\"I still think team one should have all of you, don't get me wrong. I trust your other half is as much a danger as you believe, but if we only focus on his potential presence, we may ignore the chance that team one gets swarmed by heartless rather than the big four.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Heartless can't capture Ika.\" He frowns. \"He's the last Princess of Heart. Her goal's gonna be capturing him, so she has to send one of her generals after him. That goes right back to your point about which of them is most competent and least likely to betray her.\"\n\n\"I think a more likely outcome could be her throwing as many Heartless as she can at us to weaken us, then sending Inaxuma, and sending at least one other Big Four after me and Eve. Or maybe sending Inaxuma first, then waves of Heartless when Eve and I get out of there. Thanks for bringing that possibility up; I hadn't properly considered it.\"" }, { "author": "Ikazuchi", "message": "\"You're entirely right. My presumption on Inaxuma's positioning only comes from my own familiarity with how he operates and his skillset. It is Very Likely he is the one guarding the princesses, seeing as he's been the one kidnapping them. But Dado also brings up a good point. They need me, and he's the one who has defeated me before. If anyone would be sent to stop me in my tracks, it would be him. However, it won't be certain until we reach the gates. If Inaxuma shows himself, we can assume the latter, and if he doesn't perhaps we assume the former?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Another divergent point on the flowchart. If we get swarmed with Heartless, I'll run support and keep us from taking too much damage.\" A swarm of loose barrier hexagons materialize around the young man, forming into several shapes. \"She can't wear us down if we use good MMO strats.\" He grins, finally confident about at least one part of this plan." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo just stared at Dado as he debated asking what this 'MMO' was. It sounded like battle documentation, but not quite. Since the mechanic could make sense of the overall point, it would probably be better to just leave it rather than derail the conversation.\n\n\"I will stress that team one's main goal is to stall. If you all do not think you can make a significant push, then at least keeping their attention for team two to get into the heart of the place. I have no faith that we clear the place without trouble. When team two ends up making noise, that hopefully relieves the pressure from your group. Then the paradigm shifts. We'll throw them into disarray as they try to track us down on the inside.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado nods. \"Either way, it'll spread her forces thin and introduce more points of failure for her. While we're all here, I'm gonna make two group chats for us: an obvious one for Team Bait, and a less conspicuous one for all of us.\"\n\n\"Uhh, Furo, I don't have your contact.\" He holds out his Gummiphone with an \"Add contact\" Screen. \"Can you please add yourself?\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo looked at the proffered phone, hesitant. He ultimately keyed in his number after a long pause. The merit of keeping in contact at least for the operation winning him over.\n\nIt was a temporary arrangement after all.\n\nThough, he kept silent as he thought more about it. The kidnapped friend of their's was in a recent group chat as well. He did not want to consider it, but there was a chance that the enemy had her phone still. Maybe Icidro and Brad were already in their crosshairs making most of this moot?\n\nNo, there was still value in the plan. He would simply have to keep it in mind for later. \n\n\"I don't quite understand why group chats are necessary. If one of us went down and had our phones confiscated, wouldn't they have access to a data trail of our communications?\"\n\nFuro was an avid caller to begin with. He was only a part of one group chat currently, and it was for quick dissemination of information and any updates he wanted to push to everyone's phones. \n\nMaybe his ship was not the only thing that needed an anti-theft self-destruct function..." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"That's why we have two different group chats. Team Bait's is called 'Mission Hollow Bastion' and is where we'll do basic coordination on our side. 'Ping Pong Game' is a ping system for everyone to let each other know we're okay. If our enemy got ahold of any of our phones, they would pay more attention to Team Bait, and likely not pay Ping Pong a second thought. At most, they'd check it, see it's exactly what I said it is at the start, and ignore it.\"\n\n\"Back in my world, I used Ping Pong as a way for me and my friends to safely check up on each other without our parents knowing. It's a solid system.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo took out his phone and looked at the chat. He considered it for a moment and simply voiced the first thing to come to mind.\n\n\"Hmm, I see. If I happen to fail to respond in a timely manner, I would rather you focus on the objectives than rush to aid me. I will try to keep up otherwise.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado winces. \"Yeah, umm... I dunno how to phrase this without it sounding mean, but this is more of an 'inventory' type of tool. It tells us who's unavailable at a given moment, not why. It's for managing our options on the fly. So nobody worry about trying to rush over to help anyone who isn't responding or anything.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo's eyes lit up at that. The response he received was waaaaay better than what he assumed it was the chat was for. \n\n\"Oh, that's good. After the whole teleporting concern you threw out, I figured it was more for that.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado sighs, relieved at seeing Furo less annoyed than he's seen him so far. \"No. If Maleficent pulls someone aside, we know they're in trouble, and we know we could be next. If someone doesn't pong, all we know is that they're indisposed. They could be having a picnic for all we know.\"" } ]	89	2,058
293	2023-10-10	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "\"I...\" Brad's eyes fell. Looking away, he continued. \"I'm... Scared. Scared of it.\" He folded his arms, visibly discomforted to even speak of it. \"Me n' Cid, we went to the Realm of Darkness. We saw some pretty scary stuff, n' I saw firsthand o' how darkness can change someone. An' after what happened in Agrabah, an' what you said, these guys can take advantage o' that fact.\"\n\nHe walked towards a window on the opposite wall, gaze turned skyward. \"An' I've felt it inside myself. That urge ta jus' cut loose. Ta give in completely ta my instincts an' run hogwild. E-even Dado's not free! An'...My memory's real screwy, but,\" His eyes went to his hand, focusing on his palm. \"I remember tha fall o' my own world. Tha thought that somethin' so... All-consumin' exists in all of us...\"\n\nBrad felt himself going off track. He swallowed, took a deep breath, and refocused. \"I don't know if I can control it. I don't know... Anythin' about it really. But I can't protect my friends if I might succumb at any time. I ain't,\" He paused, lowering his head. \"I ain't strong enough, an' I- I Need Help. I need ta do everythin' in my power ta make sure this mission goes smoothly.\"\n\nBrad stood up straight, turning to face Mod-gnik. \"I won't fail again. I'll protect everyone.\" There was steel in his words. \"It's time fer me ta get serious.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "\"Brad I-...\"\n\nMod sighed and took a seat in her chair. She wasn't keen on this idea, but realized she didn't have much options at this time.\n\n\"Normally, I would take the time to train you to control your own darkness. It would be safer and a longer term solution... But I have to admit that we don't have much time for that as of now. Darkness is indeed scary, but being able to control it instead of fear it would give you great strength. If I sealed your darkness now, eventually that seal will break if something were to happen to me. So, while I will do this for you now, I want to offer to help you control your darkness when we have the time. If Oswald were here he would be able to help you immensely as well... But my attempts to reach him continue to fail.\"" }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad smiled at her. He didn't know why- maybe it was her agreement, or her reticence. Maybe it was the way she sounded just a little more like his own mentor. Of course, if Benji had heard him talking like this, he probably would've hit him over the head with a big stick, and cursed him out for his cowering. Worlds were in danger, and he was just going to let the fear of his own heart run amok?\n\nBradamante's smile softened, just a tinge more somber. \"I unnerstand.\" He clenched a fist. \"I know I shouldn't do this. I know I shouldn't run away, an' that this is all jus' like...\" He made a 'how do you say' gesture. \"A trauma response or whatever. But this's all way bigger'n jus' me now.\" He took a few steps closer. \"I won't be tha reason another world falls to darkness.\"\n\nThere was a long beat of silence. Something in those words trembled with heartache. But the moment passed, and Brad continued. \"'Sides! Nothin's gonna happen to ya with me around. We'll beat Maleficent. I'll learn ta control this darkness. Hell, we can find Oswald together.\" His smile grew more genuine now. \"If yer willin' ta put everythin' aside ta help me, then I'm gonna help ya. How else am I gonna get strong enough ta put ya on yer ass one day?\"\n\nBrad took a deep breath, and bowed at the waist. \"Let's get started, Master.\"" } ]	342	879
276.333333	2023-10-11	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod smiled at Brad's bravery and determination, as well as eagerness. Oswald wasn't an issue he needed to deal with, but he still wanted to help. Something she wished more could do in the worlds. She stood up and walked over to brad and placed her hand out above his chest.\n\n\"Very well, I'll seal it away and we can work on you controlling it in the future, if you wish for that. I'll continue my attempts to find Oswald for you as well. Now this may feel a strange at first...\"\n\nMod's hand glowed bright as a small beam of light shot into Brad's heart. Brad would feel a very unusual sensation as the light would begin to gather his darkness into one spot. (Brad is welcome to do a DTTH for this btw). Soon after, the light would bind it all together and encase it, keeping it trapped and unable to escape. Then it would sink the darkness deep within Brad's heart, making sure it would be unable to be touched by anyone else while it was locked away." }, { "author": "Brad \| Bradamante Charlemagne du Chaesbaergar-Wythfries III", "message": "Brad's eyes flashed as the light connected. The ritual was short, maybe only a minute or two. But for Brad, it felt like ages... \n\nHe snapped back to reality as the act was finished. His body bloomed with radiance for just a moment, and he stood there, anew. It hadn't hurt, persay. It just felt... Weird. Like she was gingerly placing a pillow over his face. Not suffocating, but enough to make breathing difficult. Brad took a few deep breaths, trying to center himself, and the mild anxiety came to pass.\n\nHe looked down at himself. Nothing had visibly changed, but he could feel it. There was a sharpness to his mind. An unusual clarity, as though seeing everything in front of him for the first time. He took in Mod-gnik's face, her hair, her smile. The room around him. The smells, the sounds, all of it was so... There. He could sense the magic in the air, the light and the darkness that permeated things, and he felt grounded for the very first time.\n\nWas he... Happy? He wasn't sure. He tried to will up his emotions. Some kind of response was natural, right? He could feel them. He definitely felt happiEr. But if sealing the darkness had sharpened his cognitive function, it had dulled his emotions the same amount. He knew this was a temporary, un-ideal measure, but now he really understood the gravity of his choice.\n\nThat was fine. This was temporary.\n\n\"Huh.\" He looped a finger through his collar, pulling his shirt open to peer inside. Between his pecs, something new had taken form.* \"Cool.\" He said aloud, surprisingly calm. \"Thanks, Miss Gnik.\"" }, { "author": "Mod-Gnik, Elder Keyblade Master", "message": "Mod nodded and walked over to a cabinet in the room and opened a drawer. Light would emit from the drawer as Mod pulled out 3 small jewels. \n\n\"Your friend, Furo, wanted to make sure you and Icidro were properly compensated for the immense help you have given. You have a good friend, he is always looking out for you 2. Of course I do this because you do deserve something, not because I was told I have to. Deciding something to provide you all with is what I had struggled with. These jewels have a strange power that unlocks strength deep inside. I have a limited supply, as they are difficult to reproduce. After distributing these, I will have no more.\"\n\nMod grabbed some more things in the drawer and walked over to Brad. She would hand him 3 of the jewels and 3 Heartbinders.\n\n\"And these \"Heartbinders\" Will allow you and your friends to call upon each others power for a short time, should you need it.\"\n\nAfter, Mod would wave her hand and the rest of the jewels would seemingly disappear, however they would go to the rest of the group along with something else." } ]	239	829
77.714286	2023-12-21	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's ship lands outside the Mysterious Tower. He pops the cockpit open, then speaks.\n\n\"Here we are. You sure you don't wanna stay in Traverse Town, though? The hotels are a lot less confusing and non-euclidean.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"No... With Mod gone, it is up to me to train and help the next generation now. Before it was supposed to be Kiki, Straeh, Otoka, and I. But after some tragedies, it falls to just me...\"\n\nAria teared up a little thinking about everything. She was all that was left now.\n\n\"And... Mod may have left some notes or a letter. She had a tendency of writing down her thoughts and things she has learned in case she was unavailable. She tried to make sure the next generations would be prepared for anything...\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"I-\" No. \"I'm sorry\" Is rarely helpful.\n\n\"I'm here to help if you need anything. I doubt you can do everything alone. Err... No offense.\"\n\nHe holds the door open for her, bowing his head slightly." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"None taken. I will still try regardless. As long as we never give up, then despair won't win.\"\n\nAria smiled at Dado and walked in the tower, going up just...3 flights of stairs before reaching the top. She made sure Dado was right behind." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "As they climb, Dado's extremely concerned. There are no dancing light, no screwy portals, no artificial parallax nothing. Just three entirely normal flights of stairs.\n\nHe stands behind her nervously once they reach the door to Mod's office. Despite sensing nothing, some part of him fears being immediately attacked by a corrupted Master Mod." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria, sensing Dado's fears, put her hand on his shoulder from the side.\n\n\"I'm sure you have many questions on what you've seen and heard from Mod. I'll answer them for you.\"\n\nAria opened up the door and would enter the empty and cold room. It would seem exactly as it was before, but something felt off without Mod being there. Aria moved over to the desk, finding something.\n\n\"Without her magic, this place doesn't feel as... Well, magical.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado cautiously enters behind her, following her halfway into the room, eyeing a hat rack in the corner. Upon it hangs a pointy, blue, star-spangled hat bearing a single crescent moon. It doesn't seem like her style. He wonders why she keeps it. Maybe it was a present?\n\n\"Yeah. It's kind of uncanny.\"\n\nHe follows Aria to the desk, watching her reach for the object she's found notable." } ]	71	544
142.5	2023-12-22	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria looks at it for a moment and then sighs. It is just as she expected.\n\n\"It's a letter... Addressed to Ika and everyone else who was here. I can summarize it for you. She can write a lot.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Sure. What's it say?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Well, she apologizes for how she treated everyone, and wishes things could have gone differently... But it looks like she mainly wishes to explain herself a little more. Well, this will explain what you saw from her after she helped with Maleficent. This was when I was just learning the basics under her, but Mod had recently become a master. But the other student with her failed. Her name was Xigellivr, and she succumbed to jealousy. A jealousy that ate away at her heart.\"\n\n\"After the mark of master exam, she had disappeared for a while. Everyone thought she exiled herself for failing the exam. But, as you probably have guessed, she had instead ran off to find more power. And find it she did, in the darkness... She came back and almost destroyed everything, until Mod decided to seal Xigellivr in herself, taking the burden of keeping her locked away.\"\n\n\"As a result Mod needed her magic to be active at all times, and sleeping was one of the easiest ways to help stay in control. Soon Mod decided to create new items and equipment once she had finished training us, so she began to store as much magic she could, sleeping more often and becoming more passive to conserve as much as she could. But she didn't get a chance to make much, not knowing what you all needed exactly. That combined with her mistrust due to... Traitors. Er-I think I spoke a but much. I can let you have the letter to read at your own time if required.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Thanks.\" He takes the letter with a look of concern. She had been hiding this all along... But she had every reason to. Nearly everyone she trusted betrayed her. Wait, did she abstain from telling Xion about the man who replicated a Keyblade out of distrust? Did she know something was off with her?\n\n\"After we seal the Door to Darknsss, deal with Pira, figure out Organization 13, and wrench Ika's Heart back out of Inaxuma... We'll help Master Mod fight off her inner demon and free her for good.\" Dado stares at the letter with a determined expression, ready to take on this daunting list of unknown dangers." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Dado... Mod wished to not be found... It took all Mod could to seal that darkness away. If we freed Mod, we could be dooming the worlds..\"\n\n\"But... I admit I want to help her too. Let's start small and work our way up. I'll see if Mod was working on a solution. I wish I could go out there and help but I am not at my full strength... And I don't have a weapon. I gave my keyblade to Ika.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "She gave her Keyblade to Ika. But what if...?\n\n\"So... How does 'giving' a Keyblade work?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Oh, well you know how keyblades are picky with their wielders? Well there is way of giving the abilito to wield a keyblade to others. It is simply a Ceremony of Bequeathing. Only a Keyblade Master can do so, as someone would need to be around the strength as one. This normally would let the master keep their keyblade while the student or chosen individual eventually got one themselves. However I Bequeathed my power and my Keyblade to Ika instead of just the power to wield one, since he already had one at the time. It is a little tricky and I never fully understood it." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Damn.\" He's definitely not Master material. After seeing Master Mod's full power, he's not even close.\n\n\"Maybe your Heart can eventually reforge it? Or forge a new one?\"\n\nOr maybe, when they get Ika out of Inaxuma, that'll be another thing they take back." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"I can figure something out. Master Mod was so powerful she was able to forge and upgrade keyblades. I should be able to forge a new one once I am more rested. But I want to ask more about what you know about the keyblade and your abilities. It would be a good baseline so I can teach you better.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Oh shit, test time. Dado wracks his brain.\n\n\"So, there are three ways to get one. Or, I guess, four ways now. Your Heart can forge it and call it forth. You can be bequeathed by a Master. You can be chosen by one.\" At this, Kingdom Key pops into his hand.\n\n\"And, apparently, you can manually forge one?\" Master Mod never mentioned that.\n\n\"Keyblades are kind of alive, and can die. The choosey ones can have wills of their own, and goals.\" Kingdom Key drags his hand back and forth in front of him, reminding him. \"This one is supposed to seal the Door to Darkness. It also has built-in tutorial features. It taught me how to lock, unlock, seal, cast some magic...\"\n\n\"Oh, right. Keyblades are special because they can lock or unlock any lock, as well as seal or unseal things. Seals are different from locks, because they're magic, or something. Basic locking and unlocking is done by tapping an object, and sealing-slash-unsealing is done by shooting a beam into something. This is necessary for sealing Keyholes, the doors to worlds' hearts.\" This man really said the slash in sealing/unsealing out loud. What a nerd. \n\n\"Keyblades are the only weapons capable of permakilling Heartless. Fiora... She was convinced she was useless for not having a Keyblade. I'm glad she has one, now, but... She was wrong.\" He stops for a moment, then picks back up.\n\n\"Also, there's this 'May your Heart be your guiding key' thing that Keyblade people say. Master Mod said it has multiple meanings. Before she... Sealed, err...\" He looks at the letter. \"Xij- Xijel- ugh. How'd you nail that on your first try?\"\n\n\"Zi-Jel-Ee-Ver. Xigellivr. Wonder what language that's from...?\"\n\n\"Anyways, before she sealed away Xigellivr, she told us it means doing what your Heart thinks is right. She said that was what being a Guardian of Light truly meant.\"\n_ _\n\n\"It's also encoded instructions on how to travel with a Keyblade. If you focus on a destination or person, you can shoot a beam into the sky, create a portal, and go there.\"\n\n\"That's all I know, I think. I could be forgetting something.\"" } ]	85	1,425
73.636364	2023-12-23	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria listened to all of his responses, taking note of how accurate he knew them and what he could get a small lesson on to correct. When he was done, she simply nodded.\n\n\"A small correction about the Lanes Between, the beam that opens a portal for you. You do not need to have it in the sky. A portal on the ground works just as effective, and can be less conspicuous. Helpful for keeping world order.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"World order?\" Dado cocks his head. \"Wait, that's a thing?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Oh... Oh no... Has Mod failed to tell you about keeping world order..? Okay okay, this is probably one of the more important things for traveling the worlds. When going to a world, it is important not to reveal the existence of other worlds. It is to protect the world order and to make sure that world doesn't fall to chaos from that knowledge.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Oh, okay. He's been doing that! He didn't bother interacting with the princess in the tower, for example! And... Wait a minute...\n\n\"So, hypothetically speaking... Would helping a random citizen forge a Keyblade from his Heart so he could help you fight off Heartless, and so his world could be properly defended after you seal the Keyhole and leave... Would that be bad?\" Dado nervously smiles." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria just stared at Dado for a moment. And then another. And... Was her brain buffering?\n\n\"Y-you... You what?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Well, I was thinking. Keyblade people have to go to other worlds to fight off the Heartless, right? But that's kind of inefficient, you know? Like, the Keyblade people have to go through Gummi Space, or those... Lanes Between? And it takes a minute, and sometimes by the time they arrive, the Heartless have already done a lot of damage. So what if instead, we had one Keyblade person responsible for each world? That way, the moment something's wrong, they'll Already Be fighting the threat, and they'll be able to let us know immediately!\" Dado looks proud of himself. The fool." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Dado... We can't do that. While, if we did train a generation for each world and keep them there, think about what that new keyblade wielder will experience. But not only that, think about what they could end up doing. They know how to summon a keyblade, meaning they can try to teach the ones they love. And that love spreads with each person taught. It only takes one person not on the right path to teach a group of troublemakers and then... Keyblade wars everywhere. Keyblade wielders without proper supervision or training are incredibly dangerous.\"\n\n\"If each world had one, the likelihood at least one will end up with a war is high... And this does apply to not telling people of other worlds. Dark hearted people out there can use that to their advantage... Like Maleficent. She went around to other worlds and gathered villains from each one for her plans.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado's face bears an increasingly horrified expression. Had he created the next Maleficent? Would Aladdin cause a negative chain of events?\n\nHe puts his face in his hands, letting out a long, deeply frustrated sigh. It's yet another failure on a growing list.\n\n\"I'm sorry...\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"It's alright. I'm not mad. You didn't know and it wouldn't be fair to be mad. I do wish we could do what you said. Talking about the heartless and possible other threats are okay. Explaining them is different. But let's not dwell on it, okay?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"What about explaining how to combat the Heartless, and how to recognize them? That's basic life-or-death information, right?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"That much should be fine. Even if they can't fully destroy a heartless, it still takes time for a heartless to get a new form. That alone can help a lot.*" } ]	62	810
161.2	2023-12-24	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado starts pacing around the room, his mind cycling through potential courses of action. He screwed up. A lot. Why didn't Master Mod tell him about world order? Well, technically, he never asked. How was he supposed to know to ask? Was this just one of those things he was expected to know?\n\n\"We- we should go back to Agrabah. Meet up with Aladdin, and... Jasmine, that was her name. Princess Jasmine. The girl Fiora got her princess stuff from.\"\n\n\"They both fought against the threat, and they deserve a proper explanation. Since I've already broken world order, we should at least contextualize everything for them.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Fiora got her power from another princess? Well that explains more about her... But Dado, please do not panic. We can head over as soon as we can. Let's make a plan first. Pira is still out there getting stronger from the darkness. We need to be ready the moment we have a way to reach her.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "\"Right.\" As Dado paces, he realizes how empty the room is. These are the Zeroes of Light. These are the people he can trust.\n\nWell, there's technically Eve, but he doubts she'll be interested unless booze is involved. The Storm Riders and Fiora aren't an option, since he already fucked up enough by dragging them into this to begin with. Bringing in Alex would be just as much of a mistake.\n\nAnd, to top it off, Suke might still be out there.\n\nHe slows down. \"How are we even supposed to defeat Pira? Are they stronger than Maleficent?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"I'm afraid she may be... And her knowledge if the heart makes her even worse. Maleficent was being manipulated by her this entire time.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado slows to a halt, then puts his fingers on his temples. They're fucked. They needed a full party to beat Maleficent, and this... (lady? The pronouns have been inconsistent.) may be stronger.\n\nIf only Ika was here, if only Xion was trustworthy... Fuck." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"We will need allies to fight her. I'm unsure why Oswald is staying in the dark realm for so long. He normally never had issues beforehand... But we can only trust he is staying for a reason. But let's focus on the allies who helped with Maleficent. You may need to talk with Fiora when you get a chance. She's very strong and despite what she thinks, one of the most important ally we have. Who else helped fight Maleficent?\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "He wants to talk with Fiora. Seems like she doesn't want to talk with him, though. Unlike everyone else, though, he can't think of a reason why. She probably doesn't need one...\n\n\"There was this dog knight guy. He absorbed three doom casts without so much as flinching. He gave off paragon vibes, so he'd probably be willing. If I had any idea where to find him, he'd be a great ally.\"\n\n\"There was also Eve. She's...\" \n\n\"Shame he made himself immortal. Would've loved to turn him into a nice leather seat or something.\"\n\n\"You're magic, right? You able to magic up a bottle of the best alcohol I ever had?\"\n\n\"I'll happily raid their cellars and coffers in the end.\"\n\n\"__Special__.\" He winces as he says it.\n\n\"She tagged along to fight Maleficent out of boredom. So, uhh... She'd probably be willing to come along. She holds her own well. She's a punchy type.\"\n\n\"There was an Olympian. Speaks somewhat broken early modern English, but it's pretty easy to figure out what he means. But he ran during the fight against Maleficent. Came back in phase 2-\" Gamer speak. Translate. \"Err, after she turned into a dragon, yelling about how he saw a beast flying our way or something. He stumbled into the fight through a portal in Traverse Town, and it was way above his paygrade. He's not an option.\"\n\n\"There was Alex; she was the tomboyish girl back with the Princesses. I, uhh... I kinda think Maleficent was above her pay grade. I'm not really comfortable dragging her into something. Especially not after...\"\n\n_ _\nDado takes a deep breath. \"I told you about Agrabah, but there was something else that happened. I... Invited an acquaintance I wanted to be closer to. His name is Prince Brad. Big dude, super kind, leader energy, big sword.\"\n\n\"Thing is, since Sunset betrayed us, Maleficent set up a trap for us. A guy wished on a genie to steal most of our Keyblades and give them to a Heartless. Essentially, I had invited Prince Brad into a deathtrap.\"\n\n\"But it wasn't just him. It was his entire group: Him, Sir Icidro, and Furo. They all almost died because I dragged them into something that didn't involve them, and then they felt obligated to fight Maleficent out of fear that, if they didn't, she'd have her goons hunt then down. I mean, Prince Brad wanted to fight because he's got a heart of gold, and Sir Icidro's his knight. But Furo was really uncomfortable with it, and it's like he got coerced into it.\"\n\n\"And then...\" Dado shakes somewhat. \"When we saw them again, Brad was unconscious. I... I don't think he was just napping. Whatever happened with them, it wasn't good, and... And it was my fault. Directly or indirectly, it doesn't matter.\"\n\nTears don't accompany his words, but an ashamed posture does. \"I don't wanna just drag people into stuff. Sunset... In our fight, she said Master Mod was using us. And then Maleficent called her a pawn. I don't know how true Sunset's statement was, but... I never wanna use people. Not again.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria leaned down to his level again, pretty much activating mom mode.\n\n\"Dado... I understand not wanting to endanger people. However think about that situation at Agrabah. You ended up bringing them into a deathtrap by mistake, but the bigger mistake was not warning them about the dangers. While it was still dangerous, they would've been more prepared, right?\"\n\n\"There isn't anything wrong with asking for help. You can't do everything yourself, even if you became a master at this one second. I know I can't handle this situation without help. Same as Mod. I say, if you see any of them again, ask them. Be upfront about the danger of the situation and let then decide. You'd be surprised how many who would be willing to fight for their world, despite the danger and risks. And if they refuse, be understanding.\"\n\n\"With all that said, I failed to do that. Will you help me take down Pira and protect the worlds? You've seen how bad it can get. And it may only get worse from here. I won't blame you if you wish to take no part of this.\"\n\nAria knew the answer really, but she was giving an example." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado sighs, then spins Kingdom Key. \"As if I had a choice. Doing nothing and dooming countless others... That's never an option. There's always something I can do. There's always hope.\"\n\n\"I'll ask them. But I'll warn them about the dangers, too. We do need all the help we can get.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Thank you. They may be at traverse town now that I think about it. But maybe get some rest here first before going off. There is another room here you can rest in.\"" } ]	84	1,612
54.166667	2023-12-29	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria quickly came back out of the room at hearing Xion's name. She cannot allow a traitor here.\n\n\"She has to earn that privilege... I tried to trust a good friend who betrayed me before, taking their word they wanted to fix their mistakes... She lied... I cannot allow it to happen with you.\"" }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Is this the part where he...?\n\nNo.\n\n\"In that case...\"\n\nNo, he's not middlemanning. She can tell her herself.\n\n\"Can you tell her? Please?\"\n\nHe winces. This is surely the part where she yells at him, tells him to do it anyway, or shuns him." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria nods and steps out of the room.\n\n\"Of course. Did you want to come with me outside, or wait for me to return?\"\n\nShe still had that signature motherly smile." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado blinks. Did... Did that just go smoothly? Seriously?\n\nNo. No, there's no way. He looks at her facial expression. Nothing seems ingenuine. She's not yelling at him or anything. She's even offering to leave him out of it entirely.\n\nHis flowchart thoroughly thrown off, he stammers. \"Uhh... Y-yeah. I'll come. Lemme just grab something, first.\"\n\nHe speedwalks off, then begins combing through Master Mod's bookshelves." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria nods and waits by the door, letting Dado grab anything he needs before she went out." }, { "author": "Dado", "message": "Dado flips through several books, then finds what he's looking for. \"Got it!\"" } ]	52.5	325
97.916667	2023-12-31	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria would bring Xion inside and put her on Mod's desk. Speaking to herself.\n\n\"Mod told me never to use this spell, but I can't risk it. If Xion is telling the truth, then this should go smoothly...\"\n\nAria put her hand above Xion's head and the other above her heart. Her hands began to glow and she closed her eyes. Images would then flash through her head. Xion's memories. Most were junk to her so she ignored them. But the memories about the org... The ones she knows about from Xion explaining everything she knew before. But she noticed something strange. Blank spots. Trying to focus on them would end up causing her a headache, making her have to back off each time.\n\n\"....Let's try this again...\"\n\nShe pushed harder this time, pushing past the blank spot and eventually getting a single image... A..Castle? It seemed this memories were locked away in this castle. Aria relaxed and stopped the spell, falling to a knee and breathing heavy.\n\n\"Guess... Still need more rest...\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Some time after Aria is done trying to probe her memories, Xion wakes up and looks around, noticing this... Didn't look like a bed... Or an infirmary... Or anything remotely resembling a place to rest. This was Mod's office. She sighs and looks at Aria \"Would you mind telling me why I'm on Master Mod's, or I suppose Your Desk now? I highly doubt it was for pleasure. I know Master Mod had beds somewhere. She slept a lot. I don't suppose those were an option?\" She sounds mildly annoyed but mostly... Curious" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"The other rooms are taken and Mod has always slept in her own Personal room. You're on the desk because I needed to make sure you weren't lying.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion raises an eyebrow. She supposes she should feel violated but she doesn't. It's not like she's ever had anything to hide nor does she really feel shame \"And what did you find?\" She asks with a curious head tilt. She feels like she should know the answer since well... It was her head after all. But she wanted to hear it from Aria herself. Hear thst she was wrong. Maybe an apology would be nice too." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"So far, everything you've said has been true. But it seems your memories has been sealed within a castle somewhere. While this does look good for you, I still have my doubts... You may use the library, but you are either still with them and they altered your memories and are using as a 'sleeper agent' as another world calls them... Or you are completely telling the truth. Until you get your memories back, I won't be able to fully trust you.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "\"As previously stated... Attempted assassination and a Heart all but rule out the sleeper agent possibility. Also earlier when you said I reminded you of Her, were you referring to Former Master Kiki? I was scrolling through the gummiphone and she caught my eye in particular. She used to use Light and Dark in balance like me, right? What happened?\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"And as been stated before, the nature of your story is suspicious. Had it been someone else you would see the same. You have a chance to prove your innocence, don't squander it...\"\n\n\"And yes, I meant Kiki... She ended up embracing darkness more and betrayed us. She killed Master Straeh and nearly killed me.\"" }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion sighs and shakes her head \"Unfortunate... I would've loved to train under someone who could utilize both sides in balance like me. Know what? I've decided. I'm going to become a Keyblade Master so I can teach people to utilize both in balance. And unlike Kiki, I won't succumb to either. I even created a whole new spell utilizing both for that very reason!\" She says as she casually creates an Orb floating above her open palm, the ball spiralling and twisting into a Yin Yang pattern constantly" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria simply glared at Xion at hearing that. But without saying a word, she walked away and went back to her room. If only Mod was here..." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion pouts \"I thought it was a good goal to set...\" Then she remembers and calls out after Aria, a little annoyed now \"You never apologized for trying to kill me that one time, by the way!\" Now that she has emotions again, she can hold a grudge~" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\".....Are... Are you really trying to hold a grudge against me..?\"\n\nShe stopped at the door.\n\n\"The first time I have met you has been at Hollow Bastion. Whoever you are thinking about was not me. I have decided to give you a chance, despite the past and your... Goal.\"\n\nAria showed anger for the first time in front of anyone. This girl who had been a traitor, given a chance and even a privilege at knowledge she doesn't deserve, and was following the same shoes as Kiki... She can stop it here and now..." }, { "author": "Xion Kirisame", "message": "Xion blinks in confusion \"Wait so... It Wasn't You who tried to murder me for using Darkness that one time? Ika was a girl at that point and went all bonkers for a moment before regaining control... If it wasn't you and it wasn't him... Then who was it??? My apologies for believing it was you then. The whole... You and Ika thing was very weird and very confusing.\" She apologizes with a respectful bow \n\"Also like... Now that I think about it... Are you the Princess of Heart or was that Ika? Or was it both...?\"" } ]	97	1,175
151.777778	2024-01-04	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Landing his teeny ship before the more diminutive looking tower, Furo popped the cockpit and jumped out. One of his arms was currently in a sling as he still was healing after having his shoulder ran through back on Hallow Bastion.\n\n\"Smaller than I remember it, but the old lady probably makes it larger when she is expecting company.\"\n\nHe would not put it past wizards and their theatrics. It be annoying if he happened to be subjected to it more often. With that in mind, he should probably steer clear of Merlin for awhile. He really was not in the mood of struggling to breathe in that dusty old house.\n\nStarting up the stairs, the young man decided to walk rather than fly up. He just could not put forth extra motivation for this conversation; It was more a formality than anything else to share his side of the mission with Mod." }, { "author": "Narrator", "message": "Furo would eventually reach the top of the stairs and the door to Aria's room. Furo could feel that the entire building was different, and was missing the magical energy from before." }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Old Lady, it's the blonde asshole! Here to share what went down on our side of things!\"\n\nHe reached out to the door and rapped his knuckles against it. He could not remember if the doors opened inward or outward, but he took a step back just in case Mod tried to blow the door wide open. The place was far less lively than he recalled, but maybe it was a reflection of his own mood.\n\nWhatever." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria walked over to the door as Furo was opening it, causing her to be standing right in-front of him when he did.\n\n\"Oh, I remember you from Hollow Bastion. You helped us when that behemoth appeared and then ran off with Fiora. Are your friends safe?\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"I'm not really sure. I'm doubtful if I'm being honest, uhm...\"\n\nFuro spoke with a calm tone as he realized he had no idea what this woman's name was. He raised an eyebrow that it was one of the princesses who opened the door instead of Mod, and he tried to peek around her into the room.\n\n\"I'm sorry, I never caught your name. I'm Furo and I'm here to speak with the lady who should be sitting behind the desk over there. I hope you and your fellow princesses are being well taken care of.\"\n\nDid Mod step out? Or maybe she was in a different room of this place? Should he wait for her?" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Oh, I'm sorry about your friends. What happened, and can I help at all? My name is Aria. I'm supposed to be a Keyblade Master who trained under Mod... Um, Mod isn't here...\"\n\nShe stepped back to let Furo into the room.\n\n\"The short story of it, she had to seal herself away after assisting at Hollow Bastion... As for me and the other princesses, we are well. The others got sent to Traverse Town to rest and be protected. I decided to come here instead.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Oh you wield one of those Things Too... Well my friends—She did... What?\"\n\nFuro did not accept the invitation into the room. Instead he furrowed his brow as he digested the new information. The look on his face went from shock, to anger, to resignation perhaps? It was would be hard to nail down any specific word to describe what depressive expression aptly correlated to both his visage and the deflation of what already had been a dour apperance to begin with.\n\n\"I see.\"\n\nHis eyes became listless as he debated just leaving. Hearing that their entire operation resulted in loss to each goal he had cared about felt like the nail in the coffin. Nothing had gone right for him.\n\n\"Ah... Maybe I should... I'm sorry for wasting your time.\"\n\nHe started to turn so he could make his descent back down the tower." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"W-wait, hang on. Please. You mentioned you weren't sure your friends were safe. Can I help at all? I know I'm not as strong as Mod but I did train under her for some time. And you still protected me and the other princesses. As far as I know it is our fault they are in danger.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Well... I'm not sure how true that is anymore.\"\n\nHe stood with his back to the woman, the stairs down being so few but the lack of motivation to descend them draining as the seconds passed. Honestly, flying a ship even seemed to be too much effort in the moment to Furo. He just wanted to be back in his bed where nothing else mattered, but he had left Mamu all the way back at Traverse.\n\nHe turned back to face Aria as he acknowledged her once more. The painful thumping in his head, as he failed to process the onset of feelings, second to the pain he felt in his shoulder at the moment. Perhaps he had moved more suddenly than he thought?\n\n\"Before I would have assumed that your people tempted my friends by preying on their good nature; One of whom is currently being dragged along without any say by one of your stupid keys. Now though, I recognize that even if we did not get involved with your lot, something else would have just come along to tear us apart.\"\n\nHe knew now that Brad would never see reason once he got something in his head. For all any of then knew, Icidro was no longer in this dark realm, if he had ever been. That key could be taking him anywhere and everywhere, and they would just be on a goose chase.\n\n\"I'm not happy the old lady betrayed the purpose of leaving things to her so that she could guide us for whatever is suppose to be next. However, that is not her fault; It's mine for having put trust into the words of strangers...\"\n\nHe dropped to his knees as he just felt tired and a little cold. He put a hand to his injured shoulder and found that it was a getting pretty damp. Damn, he knew relying on his own bandage work was a sketchy idea.\n\n\"Then again...,\" He looked he pulled away his hand as he looked and grimaced a little at what he saw, \"...I can see why... It's hard... To rely...\"\n \n\nFalling face first, the sound of his own words faded along with the sound of everything else. Starting to lose consciousness in that moment, he felt even lamer than he already had. So weak and unreliable, it was no wonder why he kept being left behind by the people around him. \n\nHe would apologize to Aria for his lame appearance. He just needed to close his eyes for a moment.\n\nFive minutes max." } ]	110	1,366
269.8	2024-01-22	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Opening his eyes wide, Furo found himself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling. He sat up slowly as he examine the room he was placed in. Unfamiliar bed and similarly unfamiliar room, he could not immediately place where he was. He was mildly concerned how he landed in such a place, but more concerned where his jacket was. Looking at his state of dress, he was dressed in his outdoor attire sans the fighter jacket he liked to pilot with; That would make it the second one he lost in two...\n\nDamn.\n\nHe knew where he was before it dawned on him that his undershirt was caked in dry blood. The young man pulled off his shirt as he inspected the bandages beneath; Thoroughly ruined, but not damp in anyway. He undressed what should have been a pretty severe wound in his shoulder, but it had closed up nicely.\n\nRather it was perfect and felt like he had never needed to pull a broken horn from his body. In hindsight, that had been dumb thing to try and treat on his own. He should have had either Sapphire or Icid— Right... Now he remembered how he ended up here alone. \n\nFuro swung his feet over the edge of the bed and found his shoes waiting for him exactly where his legs dangle. It must have been what's her name. Who she was was not forthcoming in the moment, but how she looked was pretty vivid in his memory. Hard not to memorize the look of horror on someone's face as they watch you collapse and rudely bleed out on their floor. So there was at least one apology and one \"Thank you\" In order. What else did he owe her?\n \n\nHe fit on his shoes and tried grasping the headboard of the bed to stand. The comfortable material of his jacket made itself known and he slipped it on while leaving his ruined undershirt and bandages balled in his hand. He wished he could magically stumble upon the light switch in the room, but letting small strands of electricity dance along his form was better than nothing.\n\nThe door to the room was found quickly, and once opened, granted sight of that Mod's desk of all things." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria had been sitting at the desk, looking over a lot of papers and books, making it practically look like she was studying for a test in 7 hours. At first she didn't notice Furo exit the room, being too focused on a specific page in a book. But then she noticed Furo.\n\n\"Oh! How are you feeling? Your body was in horrible shape. I used my best healing and medical knowledge to keep you from bleeding out.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "He slid his free hand into his jacket pocket with a look of shame on his face. The feeling of an object made him pull his newly customized phone from it before he quickly shoved it back where he found it upon realizing what he was holding. Shame amplified as he quickly zipped his jacket fully before replying to Arai with a blush; His eyes looking anywhere but at the person he spoke too.\n\n\"Yeah, sorry about that. Didn't mean to make a mess, but I appreciate you looking after me.\"\n\nIt was rather awkward to him, and he tried reading the names of any of the books as he looked to take his mind from his little incident. He put his hand to his neck as he finally accepted the need to just push through it. \n\n\"Hey... Uh... How long was I out? I didn't mean to put you out of a bed if you were using that one.\"\n\nSurely Mod had a guest room, but then again all of the other rooms could have been cluttered with books leaving that as the only bed. Merlin would be like that, so it would not have surprised him if this was more of a library than anything else." }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"Don't mention it. It was no trouble, just got worried is all. You were out for about 2 days. I checked on you a few times to make sure you were still stable, and used a spell to make sure you didn't starve or anything.\"\n\nFuro could see books that seemed to be about the darkness and different studies of it. Among the papers, Furo could see what looked to be detailed reports, alongside a reoccurring name on them and a paper clearly written by someone else. \"Otoka\". If he looked closer at the paper that seemed to be a letter, he could see what looked to be an image of a jungle next to the word \"Location\".\n\n\"I also have a bad habit of not sleeping when I should..\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Magic is such a cheat...\"\n\nFuro muttered under his breath as he listened to how he was taken care of. Two days of being unconscious was not a significant amount of time for the human body to have been in danger he figured, but the idea that he could have been out indefinitely and still be fine as long as she was taking care of him was wild to say the least. He was impressed and worried what else these mages had under their belt.\n\nActually not needing to eat or sleep due to magic could help him push some of his projects up by— He quickly shook his head as he was losing track of the conversation before him. \n\n\"I'm not one in a place to tell you the importance of sleep, but I am pretty experienced in the bad effects of not getting rest if you ever want to hear some stories.\"\n\nDespite being told it was alright, he still felt like he deprived her the option of at least considering proper rest. He had not even considered if magicking away some essential bodily needs came with any drawbacks.\n\nAs he let his words linger in the air, curiosity got the better of him and he inquired into what she was looking at.\n\n\"What are you studying so intently?\"\n\nAs was his nature, he memorized what he saw whether he wanted to or not. Why he was better at remembering written information than verbal, he never put too much thought to, but here he was still struggling to remember this lady's name. Actually, maybe he was never told or the lack of blood in his system made it even harder to commit it at the time.\n\nFuro let his eyes wander elsewhere before he read something he was not suppose to. Would be bad if it was not something he was suppose to be privy to, as even if the old lady was elsewhere, he would understand if this was need-to-know information sitting there. Then again... Nah they would have warned them about the keyblade Icidro picked up before hand if they knew; And Brad's impulsive decisions were for him to sort out on his own." } ]	236	1,349
188.75	2024-01-24	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"I'll be sure to get some rest as soon as I'm done with this then. And I wouldn't mind hearing some studies if you get the time. But as for what I'm studying, I'm just looking through some stuff an ex-keyblade master wrote. He quit the job a while ago, but gave Mod some of his written work. I have been considering asking him for help but... He was pretty adamant last time I talked with him. And he can be... Elusive.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Ah, one who gor free?\n\nFuro idly thought about what it meant to quit. Not simply as a LARPer that he loved to tease, but in general as he had a better understanding of what all this lifestyle could do to a person. He honestly approved of the decision, but kept his mouth shut for obvious reasons.\n\n\"Oh, he's still around? Could have envisioned you passing those documents as ancient writing passed down or something.\"\n\nIt was a lot less tame given everything he had seen so far. Though after having met Mod, the idea that an older generation had their hands in this business was a lot less surprising.\n\nHe mulled over the new information for a bit before looking down at his dirtied clothing. After a bit of consideration, the inner workings of his mind came to some sort of final decision.\n\n\"He'll more than likely show up sooner or later if things are suppose to be as serious as the old lady said. Probably best to sleep on it for a few days and at least get this place presentable.\"\n\nSomething about the tower seemed extra dreary than he remembered it, but nothing a few candles could fix. He could probably find the guy if he tried, but bringing him here as is would be pretty bad.\n\n\"What does he look like?\" He considered his next words carefully as not to make any promises, \"Just in case I run into him, I could pass the word for you.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"I can't ask you to take on that responsibility. It would be irresponsible of me to drag you into into this, especially after what happened beforehand. Dado told me what happened and I want to apologize for that mistake. Had I been around before...\"\n\nShe trailed off, thinking about how things could have been different.\n\n\"Anyways... I don't want to put you in a position you never wanted to be in.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Caught him fair and square.\n\n\"Well, it's not really an apology I'm looking for; Would have rather it not happened the way it did, but one can't really change the past.\"\n\nDespite how strongly he felt about things, he was not in the mood to be angry. He felt better physically but he was still fairly burnt out in the emotional department. Still, he was not apathetic enough to ignore someone who had aided him wearing herself thin.\n\n\"You quite literally saved my life, and I'm not being dragged into anything when I volunteer to go look for someone. The team of four that should be helping you seem to be off handling other business, which I would assume is far more stressful than finding and speaking to someone on your behalf. May I ask that I attempt to pay back a favor?\"\n\nHe had gleamed some information from the books, so he could very well attempt to do so regardless of any permission. He really just wanted to know what the man looked like for an easier search.\n\nPlus it would keep his mind off Icidro portal hopping to who knows where. He could be in this place of darkness, but he could also be right outside given all the time that had passed since.\n\n\"Trust me when I have no intention of dying for your cause. If this guy is staying out of trouble then I will be fine when I find him.\"" } ]	189.5	755
101	2024-01-26	GuildTextChat	[ { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "Aria listened and thought to herself for a moment when Furo finished. She did need some help and he was volunteering. And he was right about Otoka staying out of trouble, thus finding him likely wouldn't be dangerous at all. She sighed and grabbed the paper with the picture of a jungle on it.\n\n\"Thank you... If you need anything I can provide, let me know. As for who the guys is, his name is Otoka. According to this paper, that Mod wrote, he should be in a world called 'Deep Jungle'.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "\"Alright, I'll talk to him. If you want me to hand deliver him a letter or something, I can wait before taking off.\"\n\nA jungle did not sound like a fun time, but it did sound like an easy place to get lost in. The man chose his location well. Furo was willing to embrace the suck to pay back a debt.\n\n\"Just let me know when you think you have found the right words.\"" }, { "author": "Keyblade Master, Aria", "message": "\"I do have a letter I was going to have Mod send to him a long while back... It is a little outdated. One moment, please.\"\n\nAria then began writing a new letter, one that would explain the situation way better than before. Otherwise Otoka would get a letter about Aria having 3 students and other stuff. She finished writing and would roll it up like a scroll. She then handed it to Furo.\n\n\"I'm... Going to get some rest. Thank you again.\"" }, { "author": "Furo (DBX)", "message": "Furo took the scroll and... Did not have anywhere to tuck it. He needed to get cleaned up and change his clothes, so it seemed a stop at the Mamu was in order. \n\n\"Alright, if I see you again it should be with this Otoka individual. Thanks again for patching me up.\"\n\nAlready considering what he would be needing before heading off to this deep jungle place, Furo made his way out of the office before heading for his teeny ship." } ]	101	404

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