Tourn RP Archive

Connie has unlocked: SAUNA! North of #dining-hall , a new building popped up. Plumes of steam rose from a chimney in the back. Inside, there were a few rooms. One held a hot tub, another had a steam room with hot coals, and another had a few massage tables with a basket full of various oils and supplies... However, the first thing you'd encounter when walking in is a changing area with stalls. There were five nice robes on the rack next to the stalls for you to change in to.

As Lykos was sitting in the sauna, enjoying the warmth and comfort no doubt, they would begin to notice that the room around them was getting very, very, very silent. There was no more hissing of the water hitting the rocks, or the wood creaking as she adjusted her sitting, or the light whooshing of the wind outside. Everything was still. Everything was silent. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos had been sent here after the fight. At first, the steam was just bothersome, but they quickly found out trying to walk outside with damp clothing was even worse than the normal cold. So in the sauna they remained! Their coat and sweater were messily folded by the changing area, with their shoes and socks resting beneath. For the first time, Lykos seemed relaxed. Pants rolled up, eyes closed as they took in the sound of the water and wind. Then there was Silence. Lykos’ eyes shot open, body tense and alert. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 (edited)

There's no one there. There was no creaking of the bench as Lykos moved. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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There's no one there. There was no creaking of the bench as Lykos moved. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Their heart beats faster. The same as when they were brought here, the silence in the trees, the brooks. Same as that room that opened to the endless sky, their voice silenced. And same as when It took their work- their body from them. Silent was the wood beneath them as they stood, and silent was the water splashing at their feet as they ran to the door. (edited)

They ran to where the door was.. But all they were met with was a wooden wall, exactly like the other three walls.. There was no door to escape. The steam was building in the room. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

’No, no, no- SHIT!’ Lykos slammed their hands against the empty wall. Silent, still- only pain in their palms. No exit, no windows, no vents, no sound, nothing. They were trapped. Clammy hands pulled at their dark hair as the doctor tried to ground themself. They moved towards the chimney.. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

They got there, but the exit through the chimney was much too small.. Even for their meek form now. "What.? Looking for. An exit.? So soon? I just wanted to. Talk." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

It was stupid to hope they could escape through it in the first place. Would it be better to turn it off, they didn’t want to pass out- Lykos froze in place as It spoke in their mind. Hatred and fear burning in them. ’Damn it- leave me alone, you’ve tortured me enough!’ @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"I actually wanted to talk. About that." The memories spoke. "How is your new form. Treating you.' @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Well if it was going to keep them here… Lykos sat back on the bench, still visibly tense. ’Terribly. Incredibly limiting, just like it always was.’ Could thoughts have tone? There was an underlying aggression, a hint of fear. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Interesting. Well. I have been having fun. With your powers." The voices said. "Do you want to see. What I have been. Working on?" @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos scowled in a mix of horror and disgust. ’What awful sort of- What have you done?’ Using their work as some plaything, it was sickening. Fear was beginning to outweigh their anger. Transformation magic could make nearly anything with the right materials.. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Well there was plenty of. Corpses. Still left to work with. After the event. Is there anyone. In particular. You'd like to. See." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Plenty of- their eyes went wide as their mind flashed to the memory of Riki’s death. ’You sick bastard- Are their lives not enough for you?!’ @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Riki. I can do Riki." Memories spoke to her. "Give me a moment to. Prepare." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

’No! Stop- leave him out of this!’ Lykos stood, fists tight. The steam was thick and suffocating as panic rises in them. Nowhere to escape. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 (edited)

The flashes of color began to appear right across from Lykos. At that moment, the sound came back all at once. The hissing steam was near deafening after that complete silence. ... And the door reappeared as well. Lykos could flee, but it seemed like Alrai Pin's powers were limited here. He had a chance to fight them. Or they could just flee with their nonexistent tail between their legs. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

The sound startled them, bringing their hands to their ears. After a moment, they grinned. Their chance. Or a trap, but what did she have to lose? Connie would understand. He reached for his totem, sat on the bench nearby. Riki would aid her fight. They needed to make this count. They stared into the light, focusing on the orb of power. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

Alrai Pin Attack: +5 Defense: +2 Speed: +2 Charisma: 0 Strength: +5 Constitution: 0 Magic: -3 Breath holding ability: -2 Lykos Attack: 0 Defense: 0 Speed: -3 Charisma: -3 Strength: -1 Constitution: +1 Magic: 0 Breath holding ability: +2

Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 pinned a message to this channel. 4/14/2024 7:52 PM

The colors continued on for a time, before fading away... Standing in front of Lykos was some creature. It was an awful mixture of Riki and Lykos- it towered over her, and took in raggedy breaths. Its fur was splotchy, in some places a cool blue, and in others, black. Ten tails were wagging behind it. It stood hunched, with giant paws with equally sized claws. Its row of sharp teeth glistened with saliva. "Do you like it?" It asked, it's voice sounding just like Riki's had. "I have been trying to figure out how to avoid you getting added in, but it is tricky." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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Lykos stared down the creation, unable to repress a shudder at the sight of It. A vile bastardization of Riki’s memory. A creature born of the doctor’s nightmare and own magic- a complete antithesis to the dream that inspired their work. Lykos held the totem tightly and concentrated, trying to call on Riki’s powers in hopes of producing some bright light. The orb shimmered, but nothing else. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

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# 8
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@Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 def

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# 9
Details:[d20 (9)]

4

Alrai Pin lunged forward, throwing a giant paw in to the wall right beside Lykos' head. It cracked some of the wood as it made impact, sending splinters everywhere. "It feels so good to actually interact with things. I can't wait to see what your blood tastes like." Alrai Pin laughed with Riki's voice. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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# 7
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Their ear rang from the loud crack, body flinching away from the amalgamation. “A-all of that power and you only use it for is bloodshed. You make me sick.” All of that power and none of it theirs apparently- the totem failed to produce any attack. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

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# 23
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@Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

(do I even bother rolling)

(yes in case you get a 1 or 20)

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# 18
Details:[d20 (18)]

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(damn lykos)

8:36 PM

(d4 please)

Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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# 2
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Lykos is at 23 HP "Oh, this isn't about bloodshed, necessarily. I want to see how your body responds to stress. I want to learn all that I can." It said and grabbed Lykos neck. It lifted him up, keeping him pinned against the wall. "It is also entertaining to see you fall so far from your previous form. I have been waiting for it." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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# 5
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(FOR FUCKS SAKE.) @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 def.

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# 15
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(lykos is so fail rn)

8:44 PM

Their voice wheezed uselessly under its claws, the orb dimming. They could do nothing. Fall so far indeed. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

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# 24
Details:[d20+5 (19)]

@Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 def

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# 11
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(d6)

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# 5
Details:[d6 (5)]

(Lemme know when they’re good to enter c: )

(Lykos is at 18 HP) "What? Nothing to say? Fine." Alrai Pin said and tightened its grip on her. It placed its free paw on Lykos chest and sunk its claws in to him, sloooooowly dragging it down. "Still nothing to say? No insights?" @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

8:49 PM

(im good now)

Bam! The doors slammed opened- The gays are here! Sovran took in the rather horrifying sight of the creature atop of Lykos. “Ey!” Sovran shouted. “Get off of them!” With that, Sovran shot out metal at the creature..

Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

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# 5
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(You failure of a man)

8:53 PM

@Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 def please

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# 16
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(rakin would never roll this good)

The metal blades hit the wall, but at least it might draw the creature’s attention!

Meanwhile, Yeonaixho was confused. He navigated over to where Lykos was grunting in pain. He laid his hands over her, and warmth began to numb her pain. "Are you alright? What's going on?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

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# 9
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(heal for lykos)

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# 7
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(BROOOO.) @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 def.

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# 4
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(YAYYY!)

(WOO)

(yaaaaa)

Lykos struggled for breath, vision blurring as It tore into her. Voices- a flash of metal and light. Momentary relief from this nightmare. Their hold tightened around the totem, and finally it worked. Bright, blinding pink light erupted from the totem and into the monster’s eyes. Lykos used Dazzling Gleam!

9:17 PM

@Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺

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# 2
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(Alrai Pin is 42 HP)

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# 17
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@innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 def

(NOOOOOOOO)

9:19 PM

(Let Sov get in the way of that)

(juno has better def)

(true)

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# 18
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(LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO)

(pop off king)]

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# 18
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@Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

The creature screeched as the gleam hit its eyes. It squeezed its eyes shut and released Lykos, beginning to wildly flail its arms around to try to hit anything. It only narrowly avoided smacking right in to Yeonaixho. "Fools! Leave us be!" Riki's voice yelled. "This didn't involve you! Go back to those damned massage chairs!" @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

(Here I'll roll attack before typing my thing out)

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# 12
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( @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 def please)

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# 12
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(2 hit)

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(Miss)

"Go back to hell or wherever you came from!" Sovran shouted. His fist ignited with fire, and with a mighty punch, he sent the fire soaring at the creature. Of course, it missed, but narrowly! "Leave Lykos alone!" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

"Riki?" Yeonaixho was just confused right now. He tried to move Lykos away from the thing, to little avail. So much for saving the day with the power of gay love this guy sucks at being useful. @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

(Could we perhaps get a turn order pinned please GHKJSHKG)

(also juno sov modifiers perhaps)

(Alrai pin is gonna ditch in a min but i'll do the turn order)

(Oooo bet)

(Lykos, Alrai Pin, Sovran, Juno)

Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 pinned a message to this channel. 4/14/2024 9:31 PM

@innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 juno turn if he wants to do anything

(hes not doin shit)

@Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 lykos turn

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# 13
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# 18
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(for fucks sake at least they got something above a 9.) (edited)

Lykos gasped for air, sitting up as best as they could to try and move away from the thing. They held the totem up towards the monster, its glow growing stronger. “DIE, YOU SADISTIC MONSTER!” @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺

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# 9
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@Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu def

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# 8
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(Loser's thinking of the massage chairs)

(d4)

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Alrai Pin shook their head as multiple people were yelling. Their sound sensitivity had decreased with this new form, but all this stimuli.. It was a lot. It ran to the door, shoving Sovran to the ground as it rushed toward the exit. @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

(I'll roll attack before typing again)

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# 17
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@Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

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Grunting as he was knocked to the ground, Sovran rolled onto his stomach and punched the air, creating another blast of fire. As Alrai Pin went through the doorway, fire would strike it in the back on its way out. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 [Sovran's at 23 HP]

10:08 PM

(power damage pleasee)

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# 6
Details:[d7 (6)]

(Alrai Pin is at 36HP)

10:08 PM

The creature yelped, but still skidded out of the door... It was gone in a flash of colors as soon as it turned the corner.

Yeonaixho was so fucking confused. "What's going on? What was that? It sounded like Riki!" He took in a few deep breaths. "Is anyone hurt?" @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“I’m good, just got knocked down,” Sovran grunted as he pushed himself into a seated position. Knock down the guy with one leg, very funny. “Lykos, you got some explainin’ to do- What was that?” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos glared at the door for a moment, panting. The heat was starting to get to them, nausea now tightening their throat. Their voices, and the dull pain in her chest, told the doctor that it was all real. ’Well there was plenty of. Corpses. Still left to work with.’ It spoke with Riki’s voice. Lykos cringed and curled instinctively around the totem, her knees meeting his forehead as they took a moment to breathe. “That was A-Alrai Pin, the true host of this hell. That bastard was- was… puppeting Riki’s corpse. Turned it into that monstrosity.” Their voice was filled with bitter hatred. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

"Oh- oh God-" Yeonaixho repeated, horrified. To think of Riki's body, turned into some horror he couldn't even comprehend... and puppeted by some thing. What horrified him more, was the thought it could've happened to him. "That's horrible- that's- what are we going to do?" @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“Ran off like a coward- Least that showed us it’s not as strong as we thought it to be. We can defeat it and find some way to bring everyone back.” Sovran spoke as he gathered up his crutches and got up to one foot. “We gotta spread the word, tell folks that that’s what it’s doin’ so it doesn’t catch anyone off guard. No one should be alone in case someone gets jumped again like this.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Horrible didn’t even begin to describe it. “It has clear weaknesses, at the very least.. sudden light and sound overloads it. I thought it was another illusion it created..” Lykos shuddered again, their usually pale skin flushed and clammy. “I need to.. get out of this- this room.” She tried to push herself up, but their body trembled uselessly and he stayed grounded. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

Yeonaixho got up, and helped steady Lykos. "Don't over-exert yourself." He cautioned. "We can't deal with anything if we're hurt." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“Just take some deep breaths, alright? Steady yourself.” Slowly, Sovran made his way over. “Lean on me if you gotta, we’ll make our way out of here. Just gotta move slowly, okay? Take it slow.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

They never did well with the heat. What was pleasant before was just sickening, especially after.. that. Lykos grimaced, taking a few deep breaths. “It’s- it’s too damn warm and.. and hot- humid.” They flinched at Juno’s touch, his skin significantly cooler than their own. The sudden movement making the room blur. Their hands tightened, knuckles turning white as he tried to ground himself. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

"We should get out of here. It's not good to stay in a sauna for prolonged periods of time." Yeonaixho said, like a sauna safety sign. Slowly, they guided Lykos to the door. "I can't see, so you're going to have to help me a bit here, okay?" To Sovran, he said, "I'm going to get Lykos out of the steam, if you're okay on your own for a sec." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“I can hold my own for a second,” Sovran gave Yeonaixho a smile. Through all of the chaos, he was glad that the other was okay. “D’you need help keepin’ them up?” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos followed along slowly, acting as Juno’s seeing eye… Lykos. There was a nice drop in temperature as they exited the steam room and into the changing area. “We’re.. we’re out of the.. the main sauna room, now. Ugh.. Er, thank you both for your help..” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu (edited)

"Of course. It's the least we can do." Yeonaixho offered Lykos a smile. He left them briefly in the changing area to go help Sovran back onto his crutches, and brought him out as well. "I just... God. Let's all... take a moment to catch our breath for a moment. God." @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Sovran followed after Yeonaixho once he was back on his crutches. “That was a close one. Everyone just- Take a breather, take a few breaths. We made it.” Sovran sighed. “You injured anywhere else, Lykos?” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos still looked worse for wear, they were breathing heavily and their skin was flushed and clammy looking. “I-I’m fine. Nauseous..” ’It used my magic to create that. To use him like some plaything.’ “…I- I never did well with the heat.” There was a strange guilty look about them, staring down at the totem in their hands. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu (edited)

Yeonaixho took in deep breaths. "It's... just a lot to take in. I... I have to get back to Jymaiyri, now. I have to tell her about this. The baby-" @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“Okay, okay, we can head there,” Sovran reached out and took Yeonaixho’s hand. “We’ll make sure they’re okay.” Sovran looked to Lykos. “Would you be comfortable travelin’ for a few? Just to the kitchen, we gotta make sure Jymaiyri and Minnie are alright.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

They didn’t look too happy about it, but they nodded. “Just.. give me a moment to.. to put my clothes back.” They set the totem aside gently, and walked off to find a towel. After a moment they were significantly less damp. They pulled their socks and shoes back on, and got their sweater on. They quickly got their coat and turned to the two men. “Alright. Let’s go.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

"Someone should go spread the word around. So others know. I can't stomach the idea of... that thing just being able to prey on people when they're unaware." Yeonaixho frowned. "Sovran, could you go spread the word? I'll take Lykos back to the kitchen." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

“I could spread the word,” Sovran nodded. “More people gotta know. You two be careful, alright?” Sovran couldn’t help himself. He reached out and took Yeonaixho’s hand, giving him a gentle squeeze. “Be safe, be careful. If you need me, I’ll come runnin’.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Lykos nodded. “Good, it would be best for everyone to remain in groups, at least pairs. It can read minds and create illusions that fool the senses, being in groups could disrupt that. It is also sensitive to sudden light and sound- tell them that as well.” Lykos stared at their hands for a moment, utterly confused before shaking their head and moving to the door. “I can guide you again if needed, Yeonaixho.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

Yeonaixho briefly intertwined Sovran's fingers with his, and pressed a light kiss to his hand. "Good luck. Be safe out there. I'll see you again soon." With that, he parted from Sovran's side and went over to the door where Lykos was. "I'd appreciate it, thank you." @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺 @Vanessa| Sovran+Zora+Cansu

Sovran gave Yeonaixho a smile and nodded his head. “I’ll see you soon,” He then glanced over at Lykos. “And I’ll be sure to tell ‘em about that part, too. Thank you. I’ll be on my way now.” And with that, Sovran made his exit from the sauna. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Okay that was significantly less ambiguous. “Er. Hm.” As much as they didn’t want to know, Dr. Jymaiyri deserved to know if her husband was cheating on her, right?? Ugh.. “…Does your wife know about your. Relationship.” @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺 (edited)

"Huh? Oh, yeah, she knows." Yeonaixho nodded, and was pretty content to leave it at that. @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

Oh. Huh. Not their business! “Ah, alright.. er, let’s go. You can hold my arm like before.” With that they were off. @innsjo | juno🌻/jymaiyri🌿/minnie🌺

Yeonaixho put a hand over Lykos's shoulder. Off they went!! @Sauce | Nora🧶+Lykos🐺

This was. Also hot. Maybe she didn't need the coat as badly. Was this the sauna Aldreda mentioned earlier? (From what little she knew about saunas, she concluded; yes. This probably was a sauna.) (She also had no clue she unlocked this place either. Huh. You learn new things every day.) Connie shrugged off Kenji's jacket as she made her way further in, already kind of cooking from the heat. "Sovran?" she called out. Changing rooms. She had no intention of hanging around in here, but she took the care to hang Kenji's jacket on one of the hooks before it got all wrinkly and wet and bad from the steam. "Sovvy, you in here? Hellooo?" Her footsteps followed her as she made her way further into...the hot tub room? Shoes probably were supposed to be off here. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

Hm. No Sovran around... But the door to the hot tub room began to creak open behind her, letting out some of the overwhelmingly hot air in the room. @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

Yeah. Cooking like a rotisserie chicken. Or steaming like some steamed eggs. "Sovran?" she called again, pulling at the collar of her shirt. Hot. Maybe he was further in? Maybe he was hanging out with someone in one of the rooms further inside (like say hypothetically in a massage room but she's just shooting the stuff here she's just guessing)? @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

The door creaked closed... "Connie! It is good to see you again, friend." Lykos spoke behind her. It sounded like they were speaking through a wide smile. @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

...was that a door? ...was that Lykos? Connie turned around carefully, on behalf of standing near around- and grinned widely at the sight of her friend. "Lykos!" she gasped, hands clasped together. "Oh, Lykos! Wait, you're her- you're on this side! Lykos!" She made her way over to them, chattering away all the while. "I just ran into Kenji, and he was going to go to the other si- well, I got here first, and then, uh, I was trying to look for you and Sovran! I didn't know you were still here, though!" Something felt off. Something was off. Connie's steps slowed, and they stopped entirely. There was a puzzled little expression on her face as she looked at Lykos, though she couldn't tell...why she was confused. "Did you just come in here after me?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Sovran? Oh, yes, he's over on this side now.. Seems like most people are." Lykos nodded. Everything looked... Right. Every feature was in place, her eyes, nose, general build... Her hair seemed a bit longer though, and perhaps shaggier. "I saw you coming in, I'm still a bit slow.. My human form is nowhere near as adept as my chosen one..." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

Huh. So they did see her come in first. She seemed a bit less worried than before, that usual spark returning to her. Connie set her hands on her hips, grinning at Lykos, normal teeth 'n all. "Well, it's a good thing you're here! Kenji was just about to go lookin' for you- I should prolly stop him before they start wandering aimlessly on the other side. But it's really good to see you again!" The last time they saw each other was at the resurrection stuff...huh. At the mention of their form, Connie's face fell. "Right...your chosen form," she said, voice dropped in a quiet whisper. "Um- how're you doing in...this one now? Does it feel a bit better now?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Kenji? Ah, yes. He is working pretty closely with us.." Lykos said. "But let's stay in here for a moment. My accursed human bones need some respite from the cold.. I am not feeling much better than after I was first turned.." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"We can sit, sure!" Did she really wanna take off her shoes? Her socks would probably freeze once she left. Connie resolved to lean against the wall, watching the water slosh around in the hot tub. Accursed? Spooky magicky, slightly unusually. "What d'you mean workin' with you?" she asked, looking up at Lykos. "Did he help you with some science stuff earlier?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

Lykos sat down on the floor awkwardly, not seeming to care that they were getting their lab coat wet. "Ah, yes, Kenji and I had been working together before we were separated. I believe that was when I was still a wolf." Lykos said, and moved a hand up to his forehead. ".. But that damned thing- I think it somehow tampered with my memories when it was unmaking me. Do you recall what me and Kenji had been doing in the television room? Is it something to do with what Aldreda has now?" @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

Awkward sitting and gangly limbs. Less unusually? Her head was aching. "Huh. Guess you two knew each other for a bit, then!" Connie watched Lykos, a worried little expression settled on her face. "O-oh." Unmaking? That word alone made her shudder a bit. Eeugh. "Argh- c'mon, man!" Connie groaned, shaking her fists a bit. "First- first they take away your wolf form, and- and then they dig through with your memories? Is nothing off limits?" Connie sighed, slumping down to sit next to Lykos on the wet soggy floor. "Um...I'm sorry, Lykos," she sighed. "That- that's really awful, I'm sorry. I...um, I'll be honest, I didn't even know there was a television room until like, a few minutes ago," she admitted. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Yes, they are.. Horrifying. I truly hope that you never have to meet them, Starlight." Lykos sighed. "But I see.. What exactly is it that Aldreda has again? Do you know anything about it? It is half of the powers from her opponent, but what is it broadcasting?" @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"Yeah, the thought of meeting them just makes my skin crawl," she shuddered. "...Aldreda? I mean, yeah, she has the totem, I guess. So do I! It's still here." She patted her little overalls pocket, where her talisman was safely tucked away as well. "But what do you mean broadcasting? Like...power...s?" It broadcasted something. Something? "I don't think she's used Aileen's powers before...? I don't think I've seen her use it." @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

Lykos looked over at the totem pocket. Noted. "You were there- we were there. The three of us. I think I made a memory appear or- or something like that. It is very hard for me to recall. All I know is that I knew it was important before. Gods, I should have asked Aldreda during the event.. Drat. I think I saw her along the phone rooms recently." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"A memory? A- oh, a memory!" Connie snapped her fingers, caught in sudden realization. "Dang, yeah! Um, it made this like, really awful, crackly static noise?" "And this...strange...creature. Thin. Thing?" Gods? Connie looks at Lykos, brows pinched together a bit. Event? "...Gods?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"A noise.." Lykos repeated. Yes, that made sense. He needed to get it out of Aldreda's hands. ".. Yes, Gods, is that not common phrasing from where you are from, Connie? A simple statement to issue frustration. There are many gods, so it is easiest to give it in the plural form.." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"Mmm...? Well not really, no," Connie slowly said. "I mean- there's gods, yeah, but not like. Gods." "We just...well...our powers kinda come from stars- shooting stars- so we kinda just say Stars, y'know?" She picked a bit at her shirt. "Like, they're...there, but we kinda! Rely on our powers more than we rely on gods, y'know? So, uh- I guess we've always kinda said 'Stars' instead of 'Gods'." "What about you?" (She's trying not to stare.) @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"I suppose that makes sense. I do not rely on the gods from my world either, there's Silvestria, who gave the ability to turn in to animals and creatures, and Novus, who gave knowledge on machines and weaponry.." "All those Gods accomplished was seeding hatred of the other and starting centuries long wars. I try not to often think about them." Lykos shook her head. @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

Connie listened quietly, watching Lykos as they spoke. "Silvestria," she repeated, trying not to fumble the pronunciation too badly. "The ability to turn into animals and creatures...I'm gonna guess you didn't really like them, huh? Did they...like, have full control? Was it wishes?" All those Gods accomplished was seeding hatred of the other... Yeah gods did those alright. Lady Korrine and Charlie told her...a lot about that, too. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"I was irritated at the ease that they could change, clearly. I had to work very hard to achieve my form, and I could not easily change back. They could choose one animal, and change between forms at will.." Lykos sighed. "But I do not wish to speak on this topic much longer, they don't deserve my time." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"...hm. I kinda get that," Connie hummed. Her attention drifted to the water again, still and pristine and warm. "At the flick of a wrist- or with only a tiny thought, they can do things that humans have tried to do over years- or, or decades." She sighed, quietly. "Humans." Humanity. "...what do you wanna talk about, then?" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"I want to go speak with Aldreda about her totem." Lykos said. "I believe people are gathering up now. Having Aldreda's powerful totem to aid us is vital." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"Sure- wait, why are people gathering up?" A pause. "Oh, wait, 'cause the sides opened. Yeah." "We can go look for Aldreda together!" Connie said, standing up. She held her hand out for Lykos to take, smiling down at them. "I think she's on the other side? But I'unno if she teleported here or not." @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"I think I saw her uh, melted footsteps in the snow leading over toward the phone room. They must be fresh, or all this dammed snow would have filled it in already." Lykos said and held his hands up toward Connie. "Could you help me up, please?" @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"Hm...the phone room again?" she seemed a bit more puzzled at that, but hey, whatever floated her boat.e.d. "We can check it out, sure!" Connie laughed a little bit, small, sticky hands carefully taking Lykos' as she pulled them to their feet. "Still a bit hard to get up, huh? Don't worry, I get it!" She seemed to be a little more at ease now. A little more. @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

Lykos grabbed her hands and with her help, got up to their feet. "Yes. The phone room. And why are your hands so sticky?" Lykos asked and began stepping out toward the door. @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"I had oranges!" Connie grinned. "On the other side- I had oranges before! They were actually pretty good! Um, but I kept forgetting to wash my hands." She looked at the hot tub for a split second before following Lykos. "But I don't think I should wash my hand in the hot tub. Uh- prolly in the snow, maybe!" @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽

"Oranges. Yes, those are quite good." Alrai pin had never eaten anything ever. "The snow.. Yes, an interesting hypothesis. Maybe you could wash one hand in the hot tub and one in the snow to see the difference." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

"...You like oranges?" She didn't say anything about his 'hypothesis', still walking behind her Friend. She seemed a little more curious than anything, given their track record of meat-enjoying. (He was dorky but on the low-down- in a cute kinda way!) @Mads|Madison📱+Aldreda🔥+NPCS👽 (edited)

"Yes. I have gotten to try them on the other side before the forest rotted out. They're quite good. Much better that that squishy tofu in the dining hall." Lykos said and opened up the door. "Let us get going, I fear wasting any more time loitering around here." @Kipology | Nathan 🏺 + Connie ⚡

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