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this is bad.
we're going to lose this
and Mantis--
this is bad.
this is Really bad
what can we do?
what's the play here?
this is the only way forward.
we have to get through this
have to hope it leads back to them
and getting through this
means
"...We need to stop and rest.
We can't do this otherwise.
Do you think you'd be able to sleep for a bit?
I'll wait."
Cerulean doesn't respond, so you continue.
"...I've got a plan, for after.
Think I can weaken the Rank 4 piece with one of our Rank 2's, and hopefully upgrade our--"
A loud buzzer sounds, jolting you from what you were saying.
Confused, you look out to the board as it's bathed in a yellow light.
Your screen gives you the news.
GREEN TEAM forfeits!
GOLD TEAM is the winner!
Looking down, you see Cerulean's hand leaving the button.
Before you can speak, the floor drops beneath you.
You gasp.
You land quickly, now falling down a large tube, various colors flashing along the walls, disorienting you.
You try to get a grip or prop yourself up on the walls to stop your sliding, but they're far too slick.
It's not long before you're tossed out, landing on solid ground once more.
A familiar upbeat electronic tune rings in your ears.
You hear Cerulean tumble down soon after, and you scramble to get out of their way.
You stumble in the process, now feeling dazed thanks to the lights in the tube, but manage to get enough distance.
Having avoided a collision, you get to your feet.
The amerveille scoots over, sitting against the wall.
You turn to examine your surroundings, only to meet a translucent brick wall.
The screen from before is there, but all it shows is:
Thank you for visiting The Colosseum!
Come back soon!
You tap the screen.
Nothing happens.
You tap it again.
Nothing happens.
Frustration swells, but the feeling melts away quickly.
Instead, your heart sinks.
"You... could've switched with me.
We're back where we started now...
...What're we supposed--"
"We aren't."
They point through the translucent brick wall, along the left side.
There, you spot the bridge you activated to enter the colosseum proper, which was now retracting itself.
Turning, the door next to you was different as well: It looks heavy; made of steel with yellow stripes painted across it.
A trickle of relief soothes you.
"...then we should keep moving."
You waste no time going for the door.
"...How bad off am I?"
You stop.
Their tone is downcast and faint, their confidence all but eradicated.
"You can tell, can't you?
That's your... 'power', or whatever you'd prefer to call it."
They look up, meeting your eyes as their voice grows shaky.
"Don't lie to me."
we're going to lose this
and Mantis--
this is bad.
this is Really bad
what can we do?
what's the play here?
this is the only way forward.
we have to get through this
have to hope it leads back to them
and getting through this
means
"...We need to stop and rest.
We can't do this otherwise.
Do you think you'd be able to sleep for a bit?
I'll wait."
Cerulean doesn't respond, so you continue.
"...I've got a plan, for after.
Think I can weaken the Rank 4 piece with one of our Rank 2's, and hopefully upgrade our--"
A loud buzzer sounds, jolting you from what you were saying.
Confused, you look out to the board as it's bathed in a yellow light.
Your screen gives you the news.
GREEN TEAM forfeits!
GOLD TEAM is the winner!
Looking down, you see Cerulean's hand leaving the button.
Before you can speak, the floor drops beneath you.
You gasp.
You land quickly, now falling down a large tube, various colors flashing along the walls, disorienting you.
You try to get a grip or prop yourself up on the walls to stop your sliding, but they're far too slick.
It's not long before you're tossed out, landing on solid ground once more.
A familiar upbeat electronic tune rings in your ears.
You hear Cerulean tumble down soon after, and you scramble to get out of their way.
You stumble in the process, now feeling dazed thanks to the lights in the tube, but manage to get enough distance.
Having avoided a collision, you get to your feet.
The amerveille scoots over, sitting against the wall.
You turn to examine your surroundings, only to meet a translucent brick wall.
The screen from before is there, but all it shows is:
Thank you for visiting The Colosseum!
Come back soon!
You tap the screen.
Nothing happens.
You tap it again.
Nothing happens.
Frustration swells, but the feeling melts away quickly.
Instead, your heart sinks.
"You... could've switched with me.
We're back where we started now...
...What're we supposed--"
"We aren't."
They point through the translucent brick wall, along the left side.
There, you spot the bridge you activated to enter the colosseum proper, which was now retracting itself.
Turning, the door next to you was different as well: It looks heavy; made of steel with yellow stripes painted across it.
A trickle of relief soothes you.
"...then we should keep moving."
You waste no time going for the door.
"...How bad off am I?"
You stop.
Their tone is downcast and faint, their confidence all but eradicated.
"You can tell, can't you?
That's your... 'power', or whatever you'd prefer to call it."
They look up, meeting your eyes as their voice grows shaky.
"Don't lie to me."
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