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***ThreadLurkingComorant*** · (This post was last modified: 05-14-2023, 12:26 AM by kit_spin.)

Update 4

As you enter the immediate focal point is what appears to be a series of connected buildings and a towering building above it. Various small apartments and stores are lined up against the streets.

Diane: Feels a little cramped in here with all the walls and uh... that artificial moon not too far away.

Dorothy: Yeah I thought it'd be bigger.

Diane: Feel like it'd be claustrophobic. Can't hold all that many people either I imagine.

Dorothy: I mean its nice in its own way. Has a bit of a calming vibe with all the purple.

Diane: Like eternal evening.

Dorothy: Eternal evening is probably something people need when going outside gets you almost crushed alive.

Diane: Yeah.... shoot, where were we heading?

Dorothy: Town hall I think? Has an information center sooooooo...

Diane: Makes perfect sense-

You're immediately hugged by a passerby, another DOPPLE unit like the one you met at the entrance. You make a high pitched sound of surprise.

???: Heyoooo! Sorry did I spook you?

Diane: Uh.... hey?

Dorothy: Hey you want me to step in quick?

Diane: I think I'm fine-

???: You brought a friend, cute! Never seen them before, someone new?

Their mannerisms are completely different from the first DOP you encountered, and rather familiar

Diane: I'm really sorry to ask this but uh... do I know you..? Because I think I do and-

???: Of course you do!

Diane: Fizz?

Fizz: The one and only, guess you wouldn't recognize me like this. Was gonna wait til after I was done with everything to meet you in person but wrapping up a lot of stuff that I gotta handle, and then I gotta clean up because I look like trash right now and-

Diane: You don't have to get all dressed for me..

Fizz: I really do! I knew you'd show up one day but I wasn't ready for it to be today honestly.

Diane: I'm just glad to know you're okay.

Fizz: How long's it been out there? Like in your world?

Diane: Four months.

Fizz: Been like 5 years here. Dimensional travel is like that you know?

Diane: I'm so sorry....

Fizz: Don't worry about it, got a lot done in that time. Not like either of us age and die anymore.

Dorothy: Wait what does that last part mean?

Diane: We're both immortal...somewhat. A perk of becoming a demon.

Dorothy: So like... you're both gonna last forever?

Fizz: Yep! Anyway it'll be a bit before I can see you both in person, currently talking to some folks up top.

Diane: That's fine I guess.

Fizz: Sorry for also hugging you without warning. Didn't think it through.

Dorothy: So this isn't actually you?

Fizz: Nope, just borrowing this DOP shell for a moment, he doesn't mind as long as I tell him in advance. Not like he doesn't have a hundred more floating around. He's pretty chill, think you'll both like him.

Diane: So uh... what have you been up to.

Fizz: A lot actually! I'm in two places at once right now though so I don't wanna lose concentration by going off about everything that's happened while I'm here. You mind waiting at the rec center a bit? There's a lobby there you two can settle in on.

Diane: Sure.

Fizz: Dop will take over in a sec and keep you both company. He's good for helping newcomers get around easy. I'll be back soon.

Diane: Take your time... well maybe not too much.

Fizz: Trust me I know! We got lots to catch up on and... I really did miss you.

Diane: Missed you too....

They lean into your ear and whisper.

Fizz: On a side note what's your friend's name?

Diane: Dorothy.

Fizz: You two friends or "friends" because if you need a wingman to make you look cool...

Diane: You don't gotta do that....

Fizz: Just saying, she was ready to beat my ass into the ground for you.

Diane: I mean....