Monday 11 September 2023

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> Huh... wait, what? You approach her- is it loose? Horns shouldn't be loose- that isn't healthy. Maybe it's a simple fix? Maybe you just have to push it up??? You'll try that. She's weird so this is normal enough. 02:47:45

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((accidentally pops it off like a doll’s hand 02:48:50

("oh no oh no oh no oh no" 02:50:03

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> you try moving it back to its original position but it… Just keeps going farther and farther up, but it’s not detaching thankfully 02:51:51

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> Oh... Oh... oh no... where will it stop? Does she just have a massive gash in the side of her head? You should have taking her for medicull when you thought of it earlier. 02:54:09

> *click* 02:55:15

((is she a human bean??)) 02:55:56

(( no? How could she be? 02:56:24

((lose horn roots, weird romances, eightball eyes, sumthin' s fishy here.)) 02:57:48

> her horn suddenly stops in place, becoming immobile again. That click was… Strangely metallic. But she suddenly sets up as if she was already awake, but… She is not moving nor responding. 02:57:52

(( I’m pulling a cyborg 02:58:11

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(( it’s over on Discord if you want to full context 02:58:30

((The vessel would have too weak otherwise)) 02:58:42

> Horns are 100% not supposed to click. What did you do? Well her horns look a lot more... normal in terms of placement. What isn't normal is that sudden jolt to sit up, "Uh. Hi again." 02:59:09

> no response, she doesn’t even look in your general direction, just looking forward 03:01:09

> Hm. You sit down next to her, guess you'll have to stick around a bit longer, "Guess that was a bad idea." 03:02:30

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((hoi 03:03:49

AG: ((who's active 03:03:57

((?? Ig most of us? 03:04:23

(( hoi 03:04:50

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(your mother gottem :9 03:05:09

(( damn 03:05:18

> as she is sitting up, you can’t help but notice two things. One that there’s some thing flashing in her eyes behind her hair, and two there is a totally normal, not so inconspicuous new flap on the back of her neck. 03:06:37

((man, this substory be wild 03:07:14

(( WE GETTIN OUT OF THE COLLEDGE WITH THIS ONE BOISSSS 03:07:43

(the most nefarious substory 03:07:47

((I have many complecations to add to this substory)) 03:08:31

> Man, you got no idea about anything Tobi. You just got back hive, and may remain clueless about everything going on rn. 03:09:00

> You aren't sure what to check first. You've looked at her eyes more than enough for one night so you decide to check out the neck flap. 03:10:50

> looking to the flap, it doesn’t seem to be bleeding at all, and, moving it aside there are… Oh boy, you can recognize those as husktop ports 03:12:45

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> "Okay. I need you to wake up, for real this time." You try shaking her a bit, poking around at her face. What should you do? Jack a cord into her neck? That doesn't sound like a good idea, but you guess you have no real choices available while she's so unresponsive. You pull a cord from your husktop and drag it over to her and... well you have no choice but to plug it in. 03:20:07

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> she is still unresponsive of course but plugging in the husk top, a new program pops up and it is… Extensive. Turns out there’s a lot of settings to this program, and a lot of memory as well. Take care not to download any programs in to her of course, you never know what might happen. clicking through a few other items you can see what appears to be a memorybank of sorts, and clicking through our bunch of what looks to be literal memories played like videos. However, most of them are corrupted and unusable. 03:25:23

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> Hm... you're not a technomancer in the slightest, you don't even know if you could call yourself super efficient. All this stuff... just what have you been forced to deal with now..? Hm. You may not know how to do some of the tech stuff, but you have someone in mind. Later. For now, you'll do what you can so you can have it avaliable to be worked on. If these are like videos then maybe you'll be able to make duplicates to keep them on your husktop. Makes things slightly easier. 03:31:33

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> and indeed you can, though it would be better to only take the video visuals and not any of the other sensory’s tied to the memories as those are absolutely not compatible, it’s not like you can touch or smell a memory anyway. 03:33:52

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> You'll take what you can get. Now what matters how to wake her up- or turn her on? Whatever the case is, you've got to handle it. Once your dupes are finished downloading you decide to search around for something else. Of course it'd be too easy for something to just be titled "Power On" or whatever, so you have to sift through the jargon. 03:43:51

> you find a lot of settings, some are tied to emotions, some are appendages and functions, and looking to her facial Settings you can see that she does have only four quadrants, but there are custom with their own rules, thankfully, you can read them here 03:45:36

> "Well this is... something." Not what you want, but it could help. You open up a notepad and read over the descriptions. Uh huh.. uh huh... uhhh... hm. Should you be worried about that one? Nah. She was just... malfunctioning or short-circuiting or... any other number of electronic response issues- like reading the wrong lines of code or syntax misalignment... mm. You jot down the descriptions in the notepad and decide to leave everything as it is. You don't know what you might break otherwise. Leave well enough alone. Looks like you're stuck with no real answers, maybe pulling the plug now would be good enough? 03:50:16

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> Yeah... unplugging is a good idea. You make sure everything you wanted is saved and unplug your cord, closing the neck flap. Lets hope that does fall open in front of anyone less... willing to understand her differences... 04:09:57

> her eyes flicker back on, now just looking around, confused “ wait… I thought I went to sleep, are you back already?” 04:11:45

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> What do you tell her... hm. How much of her is a troll at all? She could still be actually just coming down with something, but what about what you just saw? It's a lot... no matter cost, it will only be you, right? You shut your husktop, "Mm, no. I just decided to stick around, I was concerned about your condition." 04:18:05

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((have fun explaining that when she finally looks in the mirror and at her horns 04:19:47

("you see what had happened was-" *runs* 04:20:53

> “oh, you’re so sweet, but no need to worry about me, I’m just tired, so I’m actually quite awake now, is there anything you were looking to do actually?” She is completely oblivious, but still as kind as ever. 04:21:05

> though I am actually quite awake* 04:21:40

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> "Do? Me? No, not really. I was simply planning on watching you sleep I guess." That doesn't sound much better than what you were actually doing, "You know, just in case you ran another fever or something. Why, is there something you wanna do now that you're feeling a bit better?" 04:24:10

> “ no? Sorry that sounded really creepy out of context but… I’ll let it slide. I guess I was just going to check in on what everyone was up to in the college?” You don’t know why, but it seems she’s catching onto your sus actions. 04:28:50

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> "Yeah, I guess we could do that." You go set your husktop down on your desk, letting a bit of a sigh out of your gills. She feels like an actual troll, bit synthetic skin isn't anything new. You know how good that stuff could get, "Well, there's not many better ways to word it that came to mind-" you plopped right back down on the bed, real hair too... if they had some notch system in the side of her head you obviously can't tell, "-but at least you're feeling on the up and up right now." 04:36:16

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> lil nappy nap 04:41:13

> she tells her head right at him, and you can tell she thinks somethings off “ sorry, is everything all right? You seem… Off, did I do something when I was sleeping?” 04:42:39

> she tilts her head* 04:43:04

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> "Not at all, I'm just..." well, too many falsehoods in a row it might be hard to keep things up, so you'll go with a truth... just one that doesn't pertain to them, and has to do with... mm. [i]Feelings[/i]. Or at least whatever remnants your soul left for you as a husk to have as scraps, "...a little bummed out about not being able to see who wanted to is all. And don't go thinking it's your fault, I just care about your well being too much to leave you here all sick and alone." 04:48:12

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> “ hey! Woah! Don’t let me stop you, everything just got hectic because of that suit, you know! If you want to see somebody, go on ahead, there’s plenty other people here, who I can talk to” she seems very committed to letting you meet this mystery person 04:50:33

> like Tobi! Best troll sitter 04:51:07

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> "No, no. You're my blockmate, I shouldn't pawn you off on someone else just because of a [i]want.[/i] They'll still be around when I decide to hit the road later, for now I'm here for you." You would give them another hug or something to throw of the oddity of your slight difference in apathetic behavior, but... mm... you just pat their head instead, seems safer. 04:55:30

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> “ oh, come on, I can get over a little food poisoning, besides, I feel fine now! Go, do what you want. I don’t want to hold you back! I want you to do whatever you want, I’ve gotten enough attention, as is” she’s sort of pouting now, mad at the situation 05:05:25

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> Why do you even bother doing this to yourself? You keep saying things [i]'aren't your problem'[/i] and still... you end up with so many troubles. Guess that's how it goes for a failure right? You just keep snowballing and spiraling down into... something. The abyss? Despair? You can't feel that. You poke at her cheek with the wisp of a smile dusting over your lips, "And what if I want to stick around with you for a while?" 05:13:16

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> “grrr… fine, but only if it makes you feel better, you know I want to make sure that you are emotionally fine as well” she doesn’t seem content, at least… A little happy 05:18:41

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> but is at least… A little happy* 05:23:06

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> "I told you, I'm fine." You'll probably say that till the day you get your brains bashed in during the tournament. "Physically, emotionally, whatever else you could possibly think of." Mm. Yeah, you'll keep everything in line just fine, "Still it's a cute sentiment, you're adorable." 05:24:55

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> she begins blushing again at being called cute “ maybe… I mean it sure sounds nice coming out of your mouth, but one day you are going to have to answer to your own feelings, hopefully you’re able to do that” 05:27:57

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> "Answer to my own feelings, huh? In what way?" You decide to lay back, patting around at your shoulder and stomach. Yep, still a bit tender from getting tossed around by those two, should be ready to get these wraps and bandages off soon. 05:34:29

> “ you know I can tell you’re hiding your feelings right? Your emotions are colder than ice, but I am most positive that’s not the normal you, I’m just wondering when I can see the real you, the you that doesn’t hide behind a cold façade” she walks over to the bathroom, looking to maybe wash the sleep out of her eyes 05:39:32

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> [sub][sup][s]OH NO... OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO[/s][/sup][/sub] Well, this should be 'fun', "Mhm. You say that, but I keep telling you, I'm just some guy who does my business work. Probably will end up being too busy for you see much of me if everything goes well." 05:44:10

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> “ right… Sure, talk to me once we’re done with the tournam-” she turns off the faucet, suddenly there’s just silence coming from the bathroom 05:47:19

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CM: 『 ugh, i cant sleep 』 05:49:33

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> Hah, that's not good. Oh well, you'll have to think of something better than 'you're not a real troll'. Calling someone a robot or trolldroid or whatever she is, isn't really a good way to drop it, "Well, we live together, I'll kind of [i]have[/i] to talk to you after the tournament." 05:53:38

> “how much… did you see” she seems to have completely abandoned the conversation at hand. 05:55:51

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CM: 『 Anyone on? 』 06:00:26

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MK: >///< nya! 06:01:04

MK: >///< høw arɇ ya? 06:01:10

CM: 『 I'm ok, i think i'm over doing my training 』 06:01:26

MK: >///< samɇ... thɇrɇ arɇ ønly sø many dɨffɇrɇnt ways tø traɨn, ɨ thɨnk ɨvɇ dønɇ what ɨ can 06:02:08

MK: >///< yøu? 06:02:11

CM: 『 You tried shadow fighting? 』 06:02:29

MK: >///< wɇll ɨ dønt knøw anyønɇ tøø pøwɇrful øthɇr than thɇ fɨsh, but my tɇchnɨquɇ was wack 06:03:20

> "See of what?" Well it's good that they probably know about themself, buuuut doesn't mean they have to know that you know, "Of you snoozing? Average, you didn't drool or anything if that's what you're concerned about." 06:03:26

CM: 『 Same, but i think turned the dial on my Fighter-Chan image too far 』 06:04:21

MK: >///< tøø far? høw? 06:04:48

CM: 『 Well, i'd have to talk to you in person for details 』 06:05:14

MK: >///< øh, wɇll havɇ thɇ lɇgs lɇft thɇ bɨuldɨng yɇt? 06:05:54

CM: 『 Maybe, but knowing them, they've likely not left fully 』 06:06:29

CM: 『 I know a spot a ways out into the woods. Let's go there 』 06:07:49

> “don’t play dumb, and don’t pull on my horn, though I guess you already did… still. How. Much. Did. You. See?” oh buddy, she already knows that you know that she knows that you know. 06:08:02

MK: >///< surɇ! mɇɇt yøu at thɇ døør? 06:10:01

MK: >///< øøh! shøuld wɇ try brɨngɨng øthɇrs? 06:10:13

> They stand up from their bed, giving grubbies and mate kisses before leaving the dorm and to stand at the dorm building doors. 06:11:07

CM: 『 Well, i guess if they're trustable. 』 06:11:35

CM: 『 But i dont recommend Fighter-Chan or Blanca. They got on my case already for training so close to the tourny 』 06:12:16

MK: >///< wɇll my matɇs øut cøld, sø ɨ dønt knøw whø ɇlsɇ tø brɨng, guɇss ɨts just us 06:13:11

CM: 『 Fair, may as well though. You're the one troll that hasnt seen my results! 』 06:14:06

> you set your husktop down, unbarricading the door and heading out the main doors, meeting with him outside "how is it going nya?" 06:14:43

> Ehhhh... not good. You rub at your face slightly then to the back of your neck. Mm. You're no coward, so it's not like you'd just run away because things are getting tense, but still... you're not too sure what say, "Nothing much really. Just a neck flap and that your horn can move around." You'd rather [i]not[/i] have to fight them if they get aggressive. 06:19:21

> They look over, wearing plain black slacks and a beat up sleeveless purple shirt and some specialty training shoes. If one had keen perception, they could tell Tobira's gone above and beyond on his training... well, if you asked the college foundation and some trees they'd say something like that. "Yo! Kitty-Kun! Wassup!" they offer a goofy smile. 06:19:26

> “while you conveniently had your husk top next to me when I woke up? I don’t wake up sitting up, nobody does, nobody sleeps sitting up, so I ask again, and one final time, how much did you see, and do not lie this time.” She leaves the bathroom, looking him dead in the eyes with a tone of pure not fucking around energy. 06:23:38

> "wow! you are looking mighty fine, looks like that training is coming in handy eh?" she is wearing shorts with a hoodie and a black training shirt underneath, wearing some... wraps for footwear. now that you think about it their legs seem to be a bit different 06:26:49

> They motion their head for the door. "Imma do some road work on the way there, think you can manage in just wraps?" they asked as they opened the door for the other. 06:28:37

> "yeah, you see my feet are ALSO being affected by the nyaification, so... unless we cross a street full of broken glass i should be fine" she lifts her feet and... yep, seems about right, though they seem more akin to a panther or tiger than a house cat 06:31:35

> They chuckled. "Wow, fate's not playing nice with ya!" they move to leave the building, doing some light stretching before starting. Once Konaya was out with them they spoke again. "Y'know what i mean by roadwork right?" 06:33:46

> You hate to be that troll, but you will 100% [i]'erm actually'[/i] the heck out of her right now no matter the pressure, "Well, more like no one [i]wants[/i] to sleep sitting up. People can most definitely sleep sititng up, whether or not they want to is a matter of their circumstances at the time." You sit up from your lying position and are hit with the glare she gives. Of course, you remain unshaken, it's not like you could feel anything. Not like you could care too much about the danger you're in either. Doesn't exactly matter, you know where you'll fall already. You let your eyes flutter close and lean forward with your elbows propped up on your thighs and your chin is cupped in your hands. You're really in the deep end- you always are, you grew up around trenches after all. Oh boy... 06:34:06

> "some running? i dont know if i heard that one before" she has no clue 06:36:14

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> "Yeah, basically. It's a training regiment for blood sports primarily using long runs to build up stamina." they bounce of the balls of their feat for a bit before looking over. "Ready? I'll try to start slow for you if you need me to." 06:39:17

> "go as fast as you find comfortable... ill be sure to slow down~" well a little playing around wouldnt hurt 06:44:48

> They smirk. "Let's boogie~!" they immediately began their run and, ayo where'd they go? 06:46:06

> "HEY, NOT FAIR" she runs after, a little hurt that there was no count, but manages to catch up "i think that was cheating nyah!" 06:47:36

> “ enough… I don’t care if you’re right, I just need answers, and I said I wasn’t going to ask again, spit it out” 06:48:07

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