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03-04-2024, 06:55 PM
As you line up directly with the dog, a diamond frame appears directly below the two of you.
Bucket: What is he about to do-
Charon: I’m taking us to his domain, I’m the one fully in control of this magic.
Charon: The only way this is going to work out if you two are face to face.
Bucket gives you a thorough look over.
Bucket: How do I know he hasn’t indoctrinated you fully?
Charon: Grandma Judgment raised me better than that.
Charon: So?
Bucket lets out a frustrated sigh and puts their dented sword down.
Bucket: So be it. But if I suspect anything-
Charon: I can’t stop you from trying.
Charon: But I’m tired of fighting.
The dog nods reluctantly.
The flooring pulls the two of you down like a elevator, the beach above tracking sand into the otherworldly castle before sealing off away from the larger world,
The two of you stand in a field of swords. Despite their age and despite the composite nature of the walls and floors, they’re rather maintained and cozy
Bucket: Cleaner than I expected..
Styx: Your son seems to have taken care of the place while I was away.
Styx: Admittedly looks better than it has in centuries.
The rabbit approaches from behind a massive chunk of ore in the middle of everything.
Styx: I’ve got a contract for you, one that I don’t think you’ll refuse.
THe dog’s fur tenses up.
Bucket: I’d rather not.
Styx: Really? I assumed that if you came this far you’d at least entertain it..
Bucket: I’m giving you a chance to speak, nothing more promised than that I assure.
Bucket: Nothing to stop me from simply ending this now really..
Styx: You tried earlier and it didn’t exactly stick.
Bucket: If it takes some trial and error, I have plenty of patience…
Bucket: For now I’d like to know a few truths, if you’re capable of such.
The rabbit smirks with a confidence that makes you genuinely start to reconsider this.
You pray to god he doesn’t provoke them.
Styx: I keep my end of the bargain if I can help it. So…
Bucket: I see.
The dog gets dangerously close to the entity.
Bucket: Show me your true form.
Styx: This is my true form, as much as what I see is yours.
Bucket: You know what I mean.
Styx: And I insist on what I say.
Styx: I’m a man of many faces. Just because I wasn’t born into them doesn’t make them any less true to myself…
Styx: Despite the treasure horde at our feet, those experiences are what truly matter most..
Styx: And as much as I long to relive them, nothing is more beautiful than the memories I hold…
Styx: I know what you mean of course, and if you really insist I-
Bucket: Stop.
Bucket: You gave me a sufficient answer.. I’d be wrong to press further there..
That seemed to soften their tone somewhat.
Bucket: Why are you and Charon still linked?
Styx: He succeeded me, whether I planned it or not.
Styx: His soul is what’s left of my own. He has inherited every aspect of my existence.
Bucket:.. What does that imply exactly?
Styx: He’s in charge, he’s the entity now.
Styx: I’m merely what’s left of the snake he once signed a contract with.
Styx: And truth be told.. I’m not certain if I am the original at this point. Fragments held together by memories possibly.
Styx: Perhaps I’m just another piece of the knight we call Charon Judgment.
Bucket looks over at you.
Bucket:... Is that true..?
Charon: It’s… very possible.
Charon: I.. am simply a piece of the puzzle myself.
Bucket: ... I suppose that explains a lot of what I’ve seen.
Bucket: Is it just the two of you then or-
You give a little gesture, a line of four proxies enter the room, each lining up next to you.
Charon: mm..
Bucket:... I’ve seen similar. Is.. this recent?
Charon: In some ways but..
Charon: It’s more just long unaddressed.
Bucket: I see…
Bucket: I’d.. like to talk to you in private, this knowledge has given me much to ponder.
They look over at Styx.
Bucket: Is that acceptable?
Styx makes a little gesture to call in a proxy of his own.
Styx: Both of you are allowed to, I wouldn't mind a brief pause to this before we continue.
Bucket: Mm...
Bucket: Charon..
Charon: I have a good spot for this, come with me.
Bucket: What is he about to do-
Charon: I’m taking us to his domain, I’m the one fully in control of this magic.
Charon: The only way this is going to work out if you two are face to face.
Bucket gives you a thorough look over.
Bucket: How do I know he hasn’t indoctrinated you fully?
Charon: Grandma Judgment raised me better than that.
Charon: So?
Bucket lets out a frustrated sigh and puts their dented sword down.
Bucket: So be it. But if I suspect anything-
Charon: I can’t stop you from trying.
Charon: But I’m tired of fighting.
The dog nods reluctantly.
The flooring pulls the two of you down like a elevator, the beach above tracking sand into the otherworldly castle before sealing off away from the larger world,
The two of you stand in a field of swords. Despite their age and despite the composite nature of the walls and floors, they’re rather maintained and cozy
Bucket: Cleaner than I expected..
Styx: Your son seems to have taken care of the place while I was away.
Styx: Admittedly looks better than it has in centuries.
The rabbit approaches from behind a massive chunk of ore in the middle of everything.
Styx: I’ve got a contract for you, one that I don’t think you’ll refuse.
THe dog’s fur tenses up.
Bucket: I’d rather not.
Styx: Really? I assumed that if you came this far you’d at least entertain it..
Bucket: I’m giving you a chance to speak, nothing more promised than that I assure.
Bucket: Nothing to stop me from simply ending this now really..
Styx: You tried earlier and it didn’t exactly stick.
Bucket: If it takes some trial and error, I have plenty of patience…
Bucket: For now I’d like to know a few truths, if you’re capable of such.
The rabbit smirks with a confidence that makes you genuinely start to reconsider this.
You pray to god he doesn’t provoke them.
Styx: I keep my end of the bargain if I can help it. So…
Bucket: I see.
The dog gets dangerously close to the entity.
Bucket: Show me your true form.
Styx: This is my true form, as much as what I see is yours.
Bucket: You know what I mean.
Styx: And I insist on what I say.
Styx: I’m a man of many faces. Just because I wasn’t born into them doesn’t make them any less true to myself…
Styx: Despite the treasure horde at our feet, those experiences are what truly matter most..
Styx: And as much as I long to relive them, nothing is more beautiful than the memories I hold…
Styx: I know what you mean of course, and if you really insist I-
Bucket: Stop.
Bucket: You gave me a sufficient answer.. I’d be wrong to press further there..
That seemed to soften their tone somewhat.
Bucket: Why are you and Charon still linked?
Styx: He succeeded me, whether I planned it or not.
Styx: His soul is what’s left of my own. He has inherited every aspect of my existence.
Bucket:.. What does that imply exactly?
Styx: He’s in charge, he’s the entity now.
Styx: I’m merely what’s left of the snake he once signed a contract with.
Styx: And truth be told.. I’m not certain if I am the original at this point. Fragments held together by memories possibly.
Styx: Perhaps I’m just another piece of the knight we call Charon Judgment.
Bucket looks over at you.
Bucket:... Is that true..?
Charon: It’s… very possible.
Charon: I.. am simply a piece of the puzzle myself.
Bucket: ... I suppose that explains a lot of what I’ve seen.
Bucket: Is it just the two of you then or-
You give a little gesture, a line of four proxies enter the room, each lining up next to you.
Charon: mm..
Bucket:... I’ve seen similar. Is.. this recent?
Charon: In some ways but..
Charon: It’s more just long unaddressed.
Bucket: I see…
Bucket: I’d.. like to talk to you in private, this knowledge has given me much to ponder.
They look over at Styx.
Bucket: Is that acceptable?
Styx makes a little gesture to call in a proxy of his own.
Styx: Both of you are allowed to, I wouldn't mind a brief pause to this before we continue.
Bucket: Mm...
Bucket: Charon..
Charon: I have a good spot for this, come with me.
