[GAME THREAD] Pick And Mix Play By Post Adventure IC Thread

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:
Cliche responds to Do before, actually heading down the hatch too. "Yeah, it seems to be going away chasing something else. Has a fierce warrior vibe. Glows like I can too...anyhow, I think what you said makes sense. It probably wasn't interested in dueling an orb. So uh. You not a Beacon? Anyhow I think really the uh, deer is the one who saved anything, if that was an issue. I'd rather not take credit."

(Fun fact: Do was in fact, almost entirely correct already.)

...and Cliche is down the hatch. "Alright. Hello there. Hi. So, giant shrieking plant. It's been hit by a deer at immense speed and is leaving the area as they have a slowly going further and further away standoff. Also you have another guest. And uh...do you all own this place or are you also wandering about?"

[King-Clod]

[ASTRAL_ABERRATION]:
Kara takes a few steps back as Cliche enters the hatch. Her fingers hover over the hilt of her blade for a moment...but she composes herself as best she can.
"Just fellow wanderers. Or at least, I am. I can't speak for my compatriot here."
She looks between the two of them, and the door.
"Now, do you two... need something? Or..."

[knux400]

[GENTLE_STAR]:

Vembrace shifts into its aggressive, spiky form for a moment when Cliche and Maxim enter, but it calms down once it realizes there's no immediate danger. It stays silent and hovers by Kara, letting her do the talking.

[skinstealer]

[TASTY_TREAT]:

"There's a plant monster and a deer-looking thing out there fighting! We came this way because we heard some kind of shriek, and that usually means trouble in my experience. Was that either of you?"

[King-Clod]

[ASTRAL_ABERRATION]:

"Thaaat would be the plant. Tried to clear some roots around this hatch and they turned out to be connected. It didn't really take well to getting stabbed. This would be my first time hearing about that deer, though."

Kara shuffles uncomfortably.

"But we're alright, thank you. Just...checking out what's in this thing. Was just about to press the doorbell before you guys came in."

[skinstealer]

[TASTY_TREAT]:

"Doorbell...what's it connected to?" Maxim peers around at it, the fabric around her forehead wrinkling as if to squint.

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:
Cliche points at the bulkhead. "Oh, I know this one. That's a bulkhead, it's a type of door used in places where you need a very sturdy entrance that's watertight, airtight, or even voidtight. It's basically like a really big sliding door or doors. Pairs of them can be used for airlocks and similar mechanisms. I once came across a crashed voidcraft in the desert and had a lovely chat with the sole inhabitant, so I actually know a little bit about them."

[sarcovyn]

[3D]:
Do drops down the hatch as well, barely managing to successfully land and Not Bounce like a Fucking basketball.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" it asks, wobbling unsteadily on its feet for a second. "Someone push the doorbell!"

[knux400]

[GENTLE_STAR]: An unnaturally short time after Do finishes its sentence, Vembrace immediately shifts in Do's direction and replies, its tone shifting to the lower, harsher version.

"UNDERSTOOD."

It gently extends one of its plates, the pointy end pushing the doorbell in.

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:
The doorbell begins to ring. <DING DONG DING DING DING DONG DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING BEEP BWOOP BWORP BEEP BWOOOOOOP BEEP BEEP DA BEEPEDY BEEP BOOP DING BEEP BOOP BEEP.> It's still ringing. <BEEP BEEP BOOP BEEP DING DING DING BEEP.>
And then, a figure appears on the screen. Some sort of goatlike figure with safety goggles on. Their voice is kind of like really quiet enthusiastic screaming.

"Hello there! I see you have came upon my LAIR. What doth bring thouest into mine LAIR ENTRANCE? The lair of I, the one and only BWELLOTHORN THE FORBIDDEN ONE and also some other people. I have come up with concoctions most VILE and POTENT. I am a MASTER OF POTIONS and the coworker OF THE GREATEST PLANT-ANIMAL-FUNGUS-AND-OTHER-LIFE-OLOGIST IN HISTORY who is also here."

They clear their throat and cough a touch after talking, because talking like a quiet scream is not good for your throat.

...
Cliche appears to be cringing, either from the noise or a feeling of cringe so powerful that it cannot help but be stunned, and thus is unable to formulate a quick response.

[knux400]

[GENTLE_STAR]: Again, Vembrace is content to let others do the talking, although it regards the screen with some interest.

[King-Clod]

[ASTRAL_ABERRATION]:
Kara, unable to protest before the button is pressed, covers her ear-nubs during the long beeping segment.

"Well, certainly seems like it's still in service..."

She walks up to the screen, trying to decipher if it's a prerecorded message or not.

"...Hello?"

She looks to everyone in the room and shrugs.

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:

"Ah yes, HELLO? Can thou HEAREST ME? Is this working? Do I need to instill the FEAR OF DOOM unto the SPEAKER SYSTEM"

Bwellothorn backs up for a moment to make a dramatic pose pointing at...nothing, really, as they do a weird bow, revealing that they're in a caped black lab coat with a red tie. Their face looks like they're incredibly excited. They also of course have gloves on. Unfortunately whatever continued diatribe was going to occur is cut off by...a dark grey and neon orange dog robot person stepping into frame, looming over Bwellothorn. Their voice is soft and calm, with an air of electricity to it.

"...Bwello...are you scaring off visitors? The courier won't deliver my packages if you keep talking about doom every time you answer the door."
It takes a peek at the screen and waves, its tail softly bopping up and down as it gives a small smirk.
"Anyhow...who are these folk?"

Cliche is still unsure what the fuck is going on. And is just kind of doing equivalent of an idle animation.

[sarcovyn]

[3D]:

Seeing as no one else is springing into immediate action, Do loudly pipes up from the floor.

"Hello! Yes, we can hear you. I apologize for my compatriots' silence, we are quite jarred after what just occurred! You may be pleased to learn that we have saved you from being permanently sealed beneath the earth... as a colossal beast of evil was (I think) holding the door shut, but I brought a colossal beast of good to chase it off!

I-- we are quite interested in this fancy bunker and learning more about these woods."

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:
The dog robot person looks over at Bwellothorn again, before looking back at the intercom..
"Good that this is working...anyhow uh, we have other ways out in a pinch, but thanks? I guess Yeah, anyway, uh...it's good to see that you are alright as well. A run-in like that was likely a touch harrowing. This explains where the missing floral subject went...odd, it was a rather docile thing...and...if that other colossal creature was persay, a glowing cervine...then that means our temporary guest from the Connection is still doing fine. Anyhow, as far as we're aware the wo-"

They are cut off by Bwellothorn.
"The WOODS. They PROVIDE. SAMPLES. That aren't just the OLD STOCK. This bunker is A LAIR. A LAIR OF SCIENCE. A SCAIR, if you will."

The mystery robodog continues.
"...yeah. That's good enough of an explaination. Anyhow, uh. Introductions? I'm Scarcity. That's Bwellothorn...and yeah. Oh also, do you want a tour?"

Bwellothorn cuts in again.
"A tour......OF DOOM."

The dog snickers.
"Yeah, yeah. A dour, if you will."


...Cliche actually decides to respond, doing a quick bow.
"I'm Cliche. It's a pleasure to meet the rest of you. Uh, yeah. A tour of doom sounds interesting, what do you all think?"
They turn to observe the others' opinions.

[King-Clod]

[ASTRAL_ABERRATION]:
Kara glances to Vembrace, and decided not to elaborate on why the plant became aggressive.
She wasn't really sure what to say in this situation, if she were to be entirely honest with herself. She'd do her best.
"A...dour would be fine, sure. You mentioned that the cervine came from the Connection...after you do your tour- sorry, your dour, could you show me that?"

[skinstealer]

[TASTY_TREAT]:

"I'm down for a tour! How much doom are we talking?"

[Ignispark]

[STATIONARY_FRICTION]:
Bwellothorn explains.
"Ah yes. THE DOUR. DOOM TOUR. It shall encompass enough DOOOOOOOOOM to keep a small settlement of four sated for FOUR AND SEVEN EIGHTS of a day. Presuming average DOOM dosage. Um. If you REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOOM. Let me know. THERE IS BOUNDLESS DOOM POTENTIAL upon request."

Scarcity pipes up after that.
"Anyhow, the Connection connects to some part of the facility with decent regularity. It varies where it shows up, but given the entrance is generally something which wasn't present before, I can point it out to you without issue. You're welcome to take that way out of the facility if you're so inclined."

[King-Clod]

[ASTRAL_ABERRATION]:
Kara nods.
"I'd like that. After the Dour, of course. Speaking of which, could we start that now?"

[knux400]

[GENTLE_STAR]: Vembrace shifts slightly, speaking in its softer tone again.

"I feel obligated to point out that the term 'doom' as I'm familiar with it implies certain death for all parties involved. Of course, I'll escort any or all of you on the... dour... if you request that of me, but I may be insufficient protection for the task as I understand it."

(i think from now on im just gonna skip mentioning tone if thats okay? it gets a bit tedious typing that bit out every time lol. for future reference bold text is the lower, harsher tone vembrace takes when its obeying commands)