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[Venchi1986]

>Bart: talk to Prime.

She must be Ciel's Prime given her appearance, in fact she looks so much like your crush you can't help but stare for a bit.
You shake your head to snap out of it and reprimand yourself for getting distracted. You don't exactly know what you're supposed to do here but you do know it's important and you have already wasted enough time.
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Spoiler: Dailoglog

RR: ... For the most part, yeah.
RR: My name is Bart. You must be Mullgan, right?

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[Orikanyo]

Dann: attempt to voice this feeling.
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: You ever have this feeling...
Dann: Like... Okay.. so..
Dann: As a kid you had a favorite thing.
Dann: And over time you somehow forgot about it and never had it or whatever.
Dann: Not very articulate but...
Dann: I got this feeling like I found that thing again right now.
Dann: Like i've known yea forever but somehow forgot about you.

This is starting to sound like the climax of one of those silly rom coms...

...

It isn't one right?

Is he gonna be told he lost his memory and this gal was somebody extremely important to him?

Cause honestly the way hes feeling it feels like she is.
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: Like if I'm gonna get another flashback/forward/whatever from the green ribbon.
Dann: it better give me proper information and not punk me like last time with vagueness.

Your hands grasp your head, running through your white locks as you try racking your brain as to where you have seen Beth before... The name has SUCH GOD DAMN WEIGHT in your head you just can't god damn shake it! You want to know, but the thoughts wont come. Were... were you crying? oh god stop crying man not infront of the gal. You turn away to quickly wipe away the TOTALLY NOT TEARS from your face.​

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Ciel.

Resset listens patiently to your logorrhea, but about two thirds of the way in his smile fades. Right when you say the word 'Scratch.' He shakes his head as to change course - thought-wise - before speaking with his more relaxed expression.​

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????: Well
????: First off you can call me Andy
ANDY: Andy Resset
ANDY: Secondly
ANDY: This is LOWAP
ANDY: The Land of Waves and Power is my planet
ANDY: And third
ANDY: Good luck with all that
ANDY: I hope you find the backup you are looking for

He punctuates his sentence by taking a sip of his very ORANGE drink.​

> Be Bart.

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????: Pffft!

She holds back a chortle.​

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????: You sound like one of the devils!
CASS: Just call me cass.
CASS: Say...
CASS: What were you doing flying through my window anyway?

> Be Dann.

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BETH: dude are you okay?

It is then that everything falls into place.

A rush of new information barges in through your subconscious, showing you why you know this girl, along with two other kids. You, Beth, Andy, and Cass all played the game 5 years ago, and even before that the four of you were BEST FRIENDS. You remember growing up on a FARM, surrounded by ungodly amounts of CORN. You remember these things that clearly didn't happen to you. You are remembering things from someone else's time during the game. Someone who, by process of elimination, is none other than Scratch himself.

Just some down-to-earth country boy, who wouldn't hurt a fly.

Or hold your friend at wand-point.​

> Be Anya.

The moment you speak, Scratch is facing you faster than you can blink, WAND drawn and pointed at you with crackling green energy.​

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????: Who are you?
????: How did you get here?

Despite the very frantic nature of this situation, they seem to be very COMPOSED.

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[SpectrumCrow]

> ==>​

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CIEL: Well, it's quite the pleasure to meet you, Andy.
CIEL: I suppose you and Anya having the same land makes a certain amount of sense when you say it out loud...
CIEL: Playing music with these cute little consorts must be very fun, and I would love to hear you play more! You're very talented! But...
CIEL: But I must put my foot down here.
CIEL: People's lives are at risk here
CIEL: Me, my friends, you, your friends!
CIEL: There's so much that has been sacrificed...
CIEL: You're going to come help!
CIEL: There's too much at stake, so please!
CIEL: I'm not leaving until you come with me~
CIEL: I can be very stubborn, you know.

You put your hands on your hips, brow intensely furrowed. That long nap must have put some energy back in you! Giving him a moment to process your demands, you then hold your hand to him, wanting him to take it so the two of you can get a move on in saving everyone. ​

 

[Orikanyo]

> Dann: Answer
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: Ah.
Dann: No.

For once in your life.

You say less than what most would say in a rant.
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: Just uhh...
Dann: Memories.
Dann: That are and aren't mine.
Dann: Corn.
Dann: Lots of corn.
Dann: ...So...Uhh...
Dann: Yea.
Dann: Not to good.

 

[Venchi1986]

>Bart: explain why you came flying through window .

Well, that reaction was less then helpful and you still don't know her first name or even if she is indeed Mullgan but you can figure that out later.
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Spoiler: Dailoglog

RR: It's long story but the Devils do have something to do with it.
RR: It started when my friends and I began playing SBURB.
RR: The Devils contacted some of us and eventually claimed that we are simulations of you guys, the 101st version in fact.
RR: Anyway our session became CORRUPTED and from what I heard either Scratch, never did learn your first names, one of the Devils or both is behind it.
RR: Now Scratch is apparently intent on destroying our session, presumably to stop the CORRUPTION from spreading and someone we call MASK, for obvious reasons, sent us to meet you.
RR: Pretty sure I was supposed to meet my Prime though.

> ==>

You hope she won't get mad for claiming one of her friends would do something like that, you're just telling the story as you heard it after all.​

 

[AiDEE-c0]

> Anya: Discourse.

You don't flinch as the figure points what you assume to be a weapon at you, being something of a stone wall yourself. You cross your arms, leading a conversation far with very little personal space.​

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ANYA: A white rabbit showed me the way.
ANYA: I'm Anya.
ANYA: Let's keep this short.
ANYA: I need your help. Against the devil.
????: My help?
????: I don't make it a habit of helping stowaway children.
ANYA: Ekh.
ANYA: Our goals probably match.
ANYA: Unless.
ANYA: You're enjoying yourself with this ridiculous game.
????: I'm not playing any game.
????: This is much bigger than any childhood fancy.
????: I have a mission.
????: I cannot afford to be sidetracked.
ANYA: Mission.
ANYA: Chasing after The Corruption.
ANYA: For a hundred and second time?
ANYA: You should be aiming for the head.
????: I am.
????: Not that it is any of your business.
ANYA: Really now. Your charade has.
ANYA: Very violently.
ANYA: Made itself my business.
ANYA: Spare me your condescension.
????: Charade?
????: You do realize that The Corruption threatens the very fabric of Paradox Space.
????: This isn't some petty squabble.
ANYA: I've come to realize.
ANYA: Three stars alone form my universe.
ANYA: Only. Three.
ANYA: No matter how cosmic they grow.
ANYA: Your vendettas don't matter to me.
ANYA: There is only one endpoint.
ANYA: His severed head in my clutch.
ANYA: I believe that would benefit us. Both.
????: You're a child.
????: But fine.
????: I can't see you making things worse than they already are.

> ==>

You watch as this character lowers their WAND, assuming a non-hostile posture. What is it with these "adults" and playing at meaningless roles? If only it had any point to wonder, then maybe you would've.

Adding onto that theme...​

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????: But let's be clear.
????: This is my operation.
????: I am in command.
ANYA: I'm not here to contest you.
ANYA: I'm here to get this over with.
????: Good.
????: The Vice Admiral can show you where you'll be staying.
????: He also knows the flight plan and the layout of the ship.
????: So you shouldn't need to bother me.
ANYA: And the destination?
????: The enemy.

> ==>

Arms still crossed, you turn to the VICE ADMIRAL with an unimpressed expression. Just what is any of this?

Looking past PLAYING SOLDIER, you at least still have a concrete goal. You'll do away with Keta, keep the others safe and.... What after that? That's... You haven't really thought about that yet. Should you?

> Later.​

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Ciel and Andy.

The CROCODILE GUITARIST places a VERY ORANGE DRINK in your open hand, CRAZY STRAW and all. It smells like NOTHING and AUTUMN, just what exactly is in this?​

Spoiler: Show Dialoguelog

ANDY: Sorry
ANDY: I cant help you out
ANDY: I stopped playing the game five years ago
ANDY: Hanging out with turtles is pretty much all i can do these days
ANDY: Bit rusty on the whole adventuring thing
ANDY: Doubt Id be of much help

> Be Dann and Beth.

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BETH: uh yeah...
BETH: sorry about that.
BETH: the plan was for you to get all of d's memories.
BETH: not just a little.
BETH: good to know corn is still in there though.
BETH: fuckin' corn.

She seems disgusted by the thought of corn.​

> Be Bart and Cass.

Cass looks contemplative for just a moment.​

Spoiler: Show Dialoguelog

CASS: Hm.
CASS: I don't really understand half of what you just said.
CASS: But it sounds super important!
CASS: I'm in!

Well that was easy.​

> Be Anya and VA.

You are escorted by VA throughout the STARLIGHT CALLIOPE, passing by many different rooms staffed by CARAPACIANS just doing tasks. Eventually you pass by what seems a training room, where you spot about a DOZEN carapacians that look identical to the one you passed by in the ARCHAGENT'S ROOM on Derse. They all seem VERY AGGRESSIVE and are STABBING a bunch of ROBOT CORPSES. You decide to not go in that room right now.

You finally reach a door labelled RESSET, and inside is an empty grey room, with a desk and a bed, but not much else. This room is incredibly DUSTY. VA tells you that this is your room. Oddly enough, right next to the door marked RESSET is a locked door marked SCRATCH.

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[SpectrumCrow]

> ==>

You give the crocodile a small, appreciative nod but do not drink from it yet.​

Spoiler: Show Dialoguelog

CIEL: That's no excuse!
CIEL: We need all of the help we can get, quite frankly!
CIEL: The Corruption is a threat to everyone, so don't you want to help fight back? You'll be able to keep partying with the consorts if there's no more threat!
CIEL: Me and my friends haven't been playing for very long, so you probably have more experience than us anyways.
CIEL: I can help you out! I'm positive that once you get back into the swing of things, it'll all be fine.
CIEL: We could even have a little sparring match or something
CIEL: So...
CIEL: Please, Andy?
CIEL: We really need your help...

 

[Venchi1986]

>Bart: Be relieved how easy that was.

Well that went easier than expected. Still it doesn't seem this Prime doesn't know as much as you had hoped, on the other hand it's better to ask and not learn anything than not to ask and miss something important.
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Spoiler: Dialoglog

RR: Do you know the point of these simulations?
RR: Do you at least have any way of contacting the other Primes?

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[Orikanyo]

> be Dann: Co-miserate
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: Right...
Dann: To bad they didn't happen all at once cause i'd imagine that'd be way more useful.
Dann: So.. uhh... Where, how, and who is my big... Dadbrounclegrandpa?
Dann: Was suppoused to meet him yea?
Dann: Guess one of my friends are with him.
Dann: Hope hes cool with that.

Come on, hes kinda you, so your certain hes a cool guy.

Really, theres nothing to be worried about.

No way he'd go all mean boy on your buddies.

No way.​

 

[AiDEE-c0]

Anya: Think.

You nod at VA, entering the room and closing the door behind you. You don't spend any time examining anything, instead taking a seat in front of the desk and resting your head upon your fist.

For the next several minutes, perhaps even hours, you proceed to THINK. It's been a while since you've just got to THINK.​

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Ciel and Andy.

Andy pauses for a moment, rubs the back of his neck, and goes to speak.
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Spoiler: Show Dialoguelog

ANDY: I-

But before he can say anything more, a mighty ROAR is heard through the island, and various CONSORTS go running around. Wading through the water in the distance towards the beach, a giant monster approaches. Though its text box says it's a SPONGE LICH, you don't really buy that, as it is nearly 15 FEET TALL and is covered in about 12 HEADS.

Corruption.
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> Be Bart and Cass.

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CASS: I don't know anything about any simulations or anything...
CASS: And i don't really know what a 'prime' is either.

She doesn't seem to know anything about what's happening.
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> Be Dann and Beth.

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BETH: d's off flying through p'space no doubt heading towards the devils
BETH: as for how he is...
BETH: he doesn't really keep in contact, so i don't really know.

In the background, one of the masked Masks walks up to another Mask, whispers something to them and then disappears in a flash of RED MAGIC.
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> Be Anya.

As if to accompany your THOUGHTS, faint BAYAN music starts to play. Not annoying or distracting, but somehow the harsh wind notes produce a SOOTHING effect. Out the PORTHOLE, eldritch abominations miles away sail past the ship. You have no idea how long this voyage will take, and you have no idea where your friends are. You don't really know a whole lot, now that you're outside your game.

But you can THINK.

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[Venchi1986]

> Bart: Try to think of something.

Great, and you thought you spent a lot of the time uninformed. Now what do you do?

You think for a few minutes but don't come up with anything.

> Contact others.

As far as you know you have only one option left at the moment, you just hope the others aren't to busy to answer.

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Spoiler: Memolog

RR: I'm talking to Ciel's Prime and she knows nothing about the Corruption or even what a Prime is.
RR: Does anyone have any suggestion on what to do next or at the very least know Mask's contact info?

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[SpectrumCrow]

> Ciel: Have point proven

Gesturing to the corrupted beast, a furrowed brow, you glare daggers into Andy.
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CIEL: See?
CIEL: We can't ignore it!
CIEL: . . .
CIEL: Although I don't think we can fight this by ourselves, either. So umm
CIEL: Let's skedaddle and find the others for now!
CIEL: My friends are with your friends!
CIEL: So let's go!
CIEL: Friend-Family reunion~

> Ciel: Book it

Taking Andy's hand, you do your best to ABSCOND from the abomination while dragging your new friend along with you. Yeet.​

 

[Orikanyo]

>Dann: Inquire
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: d? P?
Dann: Man... Theres alot I don't damn well know.
Dann: Don't suppous theres a huge book of lore shit I can chew on for answers?
Dann:...Can we start with the clones you got here?
Dann: Or maybe the next step to... whatever I gotta do? Or am I to just sorta chill?

You're just tired of being left behind by the info train by now really.

You just hope the others are alright-

Oh shit.
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Spoiler: Memolog

AA: Yo i'm with Mask.
AA: Her name is Beth.
AA: And i'm surrounded by mask wearing Beths.
AA: She is pretty cool so far.
AA: Thus Pretty sure shes your prime dude.
AA: Shes got your nose.
AA: And pretty eyes uwu
AA: Jokes aside, safe here.

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Ciel and Andy?

You cannot be Ciel and Andy as Andy is missing, so you decide to just be Ciel instead. When you look back, you notice that there is NOTHING in your hand. Andy is nowhere to be seen. Just then, he appears midair right in front of the SPONGE LICH, reels back, and delivers a mighty KICK into the jaw of the largest head.

The force is so great that the beast is launched into the air so high you can no longer track it with your eye. Andy lands on the sandy beach and waits a moment...

...

... He prepares to move again, and just when the SPONGE LICH finally falls back to the ground, your new friend finally unleashes a ROUNDHOUSE KICK to the creature, which explodes into ABSTRACT GRIST. You uh... you didn't know those things could die.

Various consorts begin the process of grabbing the grist with various GRABBER TOOLS, to dispose of it safely. A TURTLE walks over to Andy and hands him an ORANGE DRINK, which he begins sipping at, turning back to you across the way.
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> Be Bart and Cass.

Cass looks at you curiously while you message your friends.
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> Be Dann and Beth.

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BETH: oh them?
BETH: just the other mes.
BETH: time travel is a messy business, dude.
BETH: most of them are me from the past.

Beth shrugs nonchalantly, this seemingly being fairly normal to her.

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[Orikanyo]

Spoiler: Dialoguelog

Dann: other yous?
Dann: Well shit.
Dann: Proper army of one.
Dann: Masks help figure out who is who, but a damn shame I can't see a ton of your pretty face haha!
Dann: Ah... So... uh... What.. do I do now that i'm outta the immenent corruption hell hole?

You try padding your flirt with abit of forward action, hoping it will make you feel a tiny bit less odd about flirting with a gal who is kinda maybe one of your friend's kinda maybe progeneitors...? Mom? Sister? Extremely extended aunt?

Your brain keeps trying to pin a family tree, it isn't working and it's getting frustrated.

You take a moment to truely look around the room, eyeing the books on the shelves as you await the words from the young lady... Or rather one of the many who were currently here... Standing nearby a shelf you eye the books, trying to find one that was either pertinent to this new place your in... or simply interesting to look at.

Not that there wasn't enough to look at already, the animal masks are a tad bit... unnerving?​

 

[SpectrumCrow]

> Ciel:

You stare in amazement, eyes practically shining as you admire Andy's skill in combat. You quickly jog back to Andy with a huge grin on your face.​

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CIEL: ANDY!!!
CIEL:
CIEL: I've never seen those things DIE before!
CIEL: You're far more suited for adventuring than I am!
CIEL: My friend, Anya, she almost died because of one of those things...
CIEL: You and her are... related I think?
CIEL: So that's further proof that you should come with me!
CIEL: Besides, it would be nice to reunite with your friends, wouldn't it?
CIEL: I wanna meet them too! And I'd like to introduce you to my friends.
CIEL: Once we solve all of this, we can have a nice party here on the beach and everyone will watch you and your band play!
CIEL: So... please?

You give Andy your best puppy eyes.​

 

[Venchi1986]

>Bart: Apologize for texting.

You notice Mullgan (?) looking at you confused and realize it was kinda rude of you.​

Spoiler: Dialoglog

RR: Sorry about that.
RR: Just trying to figure out what we're supposed to do.

> ==>

That done you mull over the implications of what Dann told you. There are multiple Masks and she is probably your Prime? Well at least you have an easy solution to your lack of knowledge
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Spoiler: Pesterlog

ReadingRoadster [RR] began pestering AbberantAbilation [AA]
RR: In most other situations I'd probably be freaking out over that info.. but you know.
RR: Anyway I'm here with Ciel's Prime, Mullgan?, but she doesn't know anything about what is going on.
RR: Could you ask one of the Beths's to either contact or get over here at least tell me what I have to do?

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Dann and Beth(s).

She pats you on the shoulder in a manner that says 'that's cute, kid' before walking towards one of the many bookshelves.
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BETH: up to you really.
BETH: you could stay here and read these boring ass books...

She pulls out a book and shows you the cover: "doomed timeline journal #102" its title is written with neon green marker. She puts it back. She points to a door on the other side of the room, seemingly the only door in this whole place.
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Spoiler: Show Dialoguelog

BETH: you could try to venture out into the furthest ring and try to find your friends.
BETH: spoiler, you won't be able to.
BETH: or...

She walks back in front of you.
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BETH: we can team up and i can teach you how to be a mask like me.
BETH: (psst, this is the correct choice.)

> Be Ciel and Andy.

Andy attempts to resist the puppy dog eyes.
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ANDY:
ANDY:
ANDY:
ANDY: Fine

He fails spectacularly.
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ANDY: Youre just like her yknow
ANDY: Always using her cuteness to tug at your heartstrings

He sips at his drink, defeated.
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> Be Bart and Cass.

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CASS: No worries!
CASS: Who are you texting?

She seems genuinely curious. She reminds you of a puppy.

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[SpectrumCrow]

> Ciel: Celebrate Victory!

You celebrate your little victory in your mind, giggling a bit out loud. You were getting a little nervous that you wouldn't be able to convince him to come with you. But worries begone! Everything is going according to plan again!

As Andy mentions 'her', you assume he means Mullgan. Tilting your head to the side a bit, you look at him with curious eyes.​

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CIEL: Her?
CIEL: Do you mean Mullgan?
CIEL: Hm... I hope I get to meet her, I have so much I want to talk to her about.
CIEL: But that's for later!
CIEL: Get a drink to go, Andy, we should go on our way!
CIEL: Um... Now that I think about it...
CIEL: How are we going to go? I don't know if you have any sort of mode of transportation.
CIEL: Let me ask the others, hold on.

Spoiler: Show Memolog

radiantAgate [RA] has responded to the memo
RA: Apologies for the late reply!!
RA: I'm here with Anya's prime, Andy!
RA: He's very sweet and strong
RA: But there's a bit of an issue...
RA: Do any of you know how we're supposed to make it back? Or where we should meet up and how to get there?
RA: I don't know if Andy has any way of teleporting, flying, a vehicle, ect.
RA: Please get back to me as soon as possible if you have any info/ideas.

> Ciel: Ponder

As you wait for a response, you can't help but get lost in thought. You wonder where everyone else is in comparison to you, if they're okay... If something happened to them you wouldn't be able to help. You feel a pit in your stomach.

And the Devils! Lord knows what happened to Ebli! You need to find her and help her! And what if everything that happened put Miki in trouble??

> Ciel: Spiral into thoughts​

 

[Venchi1986]

>Bart: Explain who you're texting.

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Spoiler: Dialoglog

RR: Oh one of my friends, Dann.
RR: Apparently he is hanging out with several versions of Mask AKA Beth..

You don't like to admit it but even if Mullgan is clearly different from Ciel in some ways, she is kinda cute on her own.

You hope you're not developing a crush on her as well, not only would it awkward you would never be sure if you like Mullgan or like the fact that she is at least physically similar to Ciel.

Not wanting to go down that rabbithole you try to change the subject for now.

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Spoiler: Dialoglog

RR:... anyway did you and your friends manage to become Gods?

 

[Orikanyo]

> Be patted

You are patted, like a dog who just looked up at their big human friend you have been patted for your efforts. You also realize... She is also super older than you. Hard to notice in this art style really, you'd think more on that but your brain may explode.

However....

Your eyes catch on Beth when she finished her qords like a cat you just spotted something new to play with. If there is one thing you wana do, its go all shadow clone jutsu like she is. Like holy shit damn straight you would.

Wait what was that book she just had-

Shadow

Clone

Jutsu

But god damn naruto boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.

But without alot of the other cool shit but hey gotta start being a fucking ninja somewhere yo.
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Spoiler: Dialoguelog

[FONT=courier new[COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]][/COLOR]Dann: Teach me to become a ninja master sensei.
[/FONT]

Well, maybe revealing your power level abit early, but fuck it lets go.​

 

[Eidolon Astronaut]

> Be Ciel and Andy.

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ANDY: Yeah
ANDY: Cass
ANDY: Youre surprisingly similar
ANDY:
ANDY: Guess its not that surprising actually

Andy gives you a quick flash of the contents of his SYLLADEX. It is full of these ARCANE ORANGE DRINKS and nothing else.​

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ANDY: Well
ANDY: If I wanted to visit Cass or Beth
ANDY: Or vice versa
ANDY: Wed use those window portals

> Be Bart and Cass.

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CASS: Oh beth?
CASS: He's in good hands.
CASS: She knows what she's doing.

When you mention the question of godhood, her eyes light up.​

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CASS: Oh!
CASS: Yeah!
CASS: Check this out!

Cass begins to GLOW. This light is different from the times you've glowed, it's more magical, and has around it the feeling that EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY. When the light simmers down, Cass is wearing a different outfit entirely: soft yellow pajamas with a long flowing cape and deep red shoes. The insignia of SPREAD ANGEL WINGS emblazons her shirt. From your time in the game, you recognize it as the SYMBOL OF THE HOPEBOUND.​

> Be Dann and Beth(s).

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BETH: i can show you the ways, young dork.
BETH: but you won't be able to do all the normal mask stuff.
BETH: it's usually a job for the heroes of time.
BETH: though having a breath player could come in handy.

She leads you through the crowd of her MASKED TIME DUPLICATES to the other side of the room, not all of them as tall as the Beth you're following. For a moment you swear you could feel something touch your butt. You arrive at one of those desks you'd find in a old police precinct, old and wooden with a green lampshade. Beth takes a seat on the desk itself, rather than the chair.​

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BETH: now,
BETH: you won't be a real mask:
BETH: i don't have that authority.
BETH: but i can kinda...
BETH: deputize you.
BETH: make you a minor junior private mask, negative first class.

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