Hello~

Hallo!

How're you doing today, Fluffy? :3

I'm doing alright! Missed quite a bit of sleep last night, but it doesn't feel too bad at the moment.

How about you?

Aww, sorry to hear you didn't sleep too well. Hopefully you'll be able to get in some good sleep tonight :3

I'm good! I'm really really excited to RP today~ XD

I hope so too. -w-

Hahaha, that's good to hear! I'm excited too. :>

I guess I can get the reposts while we wait~

The ghostly Dreamer writes that all down in his notebook, and stares down at the pages, not sure where to go from there. //It sounds like it does the same to your mind too, if you had to be pinned down...// Terradream mentally worries, but keeps quiet until he glances over at Fiona's claws as well. "Is... W-was there anything about it be-being reversable back then...? O-or, I guess, b-better taken care of...? I-if it were like poison, were there 'antidotes' b-back then...?" he asks.

Fiona paused, still watching Terra as he wrote everything down. She could tell he was still worried, which made her worry for his wellbeing right back, but she tried to keep going. "Uh... Well... She seemed to know of ways to fight it off--like what I already told you. She didn't really say anything about an antidote, just that..." The Elemental briefly debated whether or not she really wanted to share this part, "...That it would kill Elementals. At some point, it changed and suddenly Rogues started showing up... /But no!/ We've already started on doing some of the stuff Suzano told me to do! We got Alex in on it now, and Suzano's looking into things more... Weaver even knows about this stuff too, though he's going through a lot, too..."

Crystal glanced over at Ethan as she heard him squeak, and she watched as he quickly went back to his seat. ‘He must not like the idea of Dreameater staying..’ She thought worriedly, ‘I’m sure none of them do..’ Her gaze lingered for a moment longer before she looked away and listened to Arthur.

She raised an eyebrow at the King’s joke, “interrogation?” The girl paused and continued to listen, “That is good advice, thank you, Arthur. And don’t worry, I’ll use your key if I really think I need to.” Personally, Crystal didn’t think she’d ever need to use Arthur as a weapon, but she wasn’t going to completely rule it out either, just in case.

The girl turned her eyes back to the Nightmare when he sighed and thanked her, giving him a little nod in response. She watched him sit down, studying him a bit as he sat there hugging the hot chocolate. She could tell he didn’t feel well, but then again, neither would she after getting a sword pressed to her back and being threatened multiple times.

Crystal thought about what Eater went on to ask and she shook her head, “Of course not..” She shrugged, “I know that it makes me the only one, but I personally don’t feel like you should be hurt, or hated, or held at sword-point for giving into an instinct you’ve managed to suppress for as long as you have. Especially when you went out of your way as to not to harm any one of us here. I don’t like that you ate a person, but even I understand not being able to control a natural instinct sometimes, even when you want to.. And you said it yourself, you may be what’s considered evil and crazy, but you’re not dumb. Besides that.. I just don't like seeing people get hurt in general.."

[Just remember not in the nose! ] Arthur Teased, he then went quite, he wanted this to be something Crystal did but he listened and chime in if he felt he needed to

Ethen Occasionly gave me nervous glances over at the two but he said no more.

Jasmine still held her unpleasant look, she kept her thoughts to herself for the moment but None of them were good. The Dragon shapeshifter lip Twitched with Irritation // how can she said that?! He a freaking Nightmare, they don't deserve being treated kindy, they sure don't Do the same to their victims // she couldn't stand it and turn her head away, that when she spotted Boreas in the hallway, she hadn't seen him before but knew of other blue Person " Wait there's another one?!" She Blurted out, she got off the wall and went to get a closer look

Listening intently to what Crystal says, Dreameater just stares at her as she talks (ignoring the comments she made to Arthur out loud--he's not surprised that even her Key is trying to give her ideas to use against him), and he slightly turns his head to stare at her easier. There must be a lot going through his head, as he's quiet after that for a good little while, only occasionally tapping his fingers on the table, and the expression on his face gains a little bit of fear to it. "... No... No, you don't understand..." the Nightmare quietly begins to make his reply, "It's not just like it's some natural instinct, I--Crystal, I /killed/ someone...!" At this, he sits more upright to look more directly at her, though he seems to start shaking a little, too. "And, even at that, I didn't just kill him, that wasn't enough, I... Nightmares--Nightmares eat more than just meat, you know, they feed on the fear and pain of others, I knew I couldn't just go out and kill a whole bunch of people to keep me going for a while, so I... I..."

Even his voice now matches how badly he himself is shaking, as the young Nightmare looks away from Crystal and leans forward, mostly covering his eyes with his hands and staring out between his fingers. //Sh--shh--shut u-up, Weaver, shut up, shut up, shut up!!// Eater tries to tell the soul inside him that he doesn't hear, but then tries to still continue what he was saying in some hope that he can pull something off without contradicting himself--which at this point might as well be impossible-- "I-I tortured him, y-you know... Slowly... To get... as much agony out of him as possible, you know...? B-but that was--ah, what a couple nights ago...? I don't d-do that anymore though, because it gets me sick, you see? I--I'm trying to eat normal food, like a normal person... But... I haven't... eaten anything this morning... And I know if I try to... to eat anything right now, I'll throw it back up... I already feel sick..." He breathes out a shaky sigh and whispers at the end: "I don't want to eat anything ever again..."

Boreas was still just waiting and listening. He could tell things were calming down somewhat, but then he noticed that... Well, he'd been noticed.
"Welp, mission hide-n-seek is a bust." He muttered jokingly as Jasmine approached, "...I assume by another one, you've likely met a certain loud, armored cloud lady?" He asked once she was close enough that he could still lay relatively low.

The frozen Object's began to quiver, they started to move back, like someone had pushed the Reverse button on a moving Picture, everything was being drawn to the Swirling darkness... when an object got closer to the sphere it suffers turned black and it broke apart, they then drift into the darkness and made it grow. The mass of darkness counted and it appeared it wasn't going to stop.

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// my, my, someone having some fun aren't they?...// Scarlet commented
Off in the distance stood a Skyscraper out form the haze of the rain, the old Train yard could not be seen at first but do the the event between Malice and Waker that wasn't the case... the Sound and Shockwave from the explosion got the closest Residents alerted, " indeed " a well dress man replied, he was Wearing a red suit, his brown hair slick back, he took two fingers and pushed the nose piece to his glasses to Readjust them " one of my resources is Currently in a dule with the king, however there has been some unfortunate developments... though it was only a matter of time before Dreamwaker found out the truth. "

// so what do you plan to do with her now?// the blood sword reply and then added Anxious.//Can...can I kill her?//

" not yet, she still has a place in the plot, but no worries you will taste blood soon..." the man replied.

With that Scarlet let out a Moun // ohhh, if it wasn't for this blast rain, I could be on the hunt... I am so very hungry... Why Void! Malice was left weak! I could have killed him! now he might die and not by meee! // the blood sword whined " because if you kill Malice yourself the plan would have failed... if you are to kill him it needs to be in the boys hands " Void replied Plainly, he wanted Malice dead but he had to work around Soledormir rules.

Scarlet let out a frustrated grunt // it been so long since I tasted an ancient...// she them hummed with delight// though Dreamer are even sweeter~ he was so close Void, so close! He had his chance and he...//

" he chose Mercy " Void smirked " not something a prince of darkness should have now is it?" The man played his hand under his chin as he stared out the window, he knew what was going on between Malice and Waker, his shades were watching, but that what he wasn't finding amusing right now, but his half sister.

// ITS BECAUSE OF THAT --// Scarlet Exploded with fury at just the thought of Crystal however she couldn't Finish her rant before Void Silenced her.

Void snapped at Scarlet, speaking in the dark language, { do not make a Seen here Scarlet! blood will be Spelt but in /mine/ timing, not yours!}

///.... fine, but /I/ will kill her!//The red jacket Void was wearing had formed Quills on it but they soon Melted back down and it looked back to being a blood red jacket// Then the price will start getting better again~ oh, the poor thing, Void he trapped there with those monsters, you know they will only make him sicker... Dilute his power...we both seen this last night... Void // the blood sword Voice began to crack with her emotions // he Changing... I can sense it, Void... we have to save him, he can't stay, let me save him, please for all that is good let me go to him, at least speak with him in dreams, he needs to know I haven't abandoned him, I still believe there good in him, he can come back, that his nightmares will go away//

Void said nothing, he just started out the window, his mind going over his Schemes, much was at play here, a unseen game between 4 players " which one will win? What is really more valuable?...The Kings or the pawns? "then smoke began to rise but shortly it stopped and now, even from the Skyscraper the Black sphere could be seen. " what?!" Void drop his hand not expecting this

Eira gave Serenity a nod. "That's perfectly right. Thank you for keeping Purity company and looking after her. We'll help her get better - I promise."

The nurse looked between everyone and then focused on Eira. "Lady Eira, if you have the spare time, we need to investigate your case further and determine what it might be that keeps you alive today. If you would come with me," the Vaseterm said as she turned around, whisking her finger in the air as a motion to follow, and she headed towards the doorway.

Eira started to follow, then paused and looked back at Catch, seeing what he would do.

Dreamcatcher was about to add to his wife's Promise when the nurse chime in, he meet Eira's gase and smiles, he wouldn't let her go alone, not this time.

He turned his attention back to his friend and nodded at Serenity " thank you, we will come back to check up on you both... Serenity you try to rest some to ok, Purity got the best looking out for her and that means you to "

Catch then turn back to Eira and took her hand " Im ready if you are " he said Warmly

(I think that should be all)

Terra stays quiet and anxious as Fiona explains more, and he grimaces slightly when she mentions that it'd kill Elementals. "... S-so... That's all w-we can do...?" he mumbles, staring down at his notebook.

"... Hey, we can do something, though," Sparky chimes in, "Like she said! she's working on things now, and she's got other people who know how to help her too. It's not like there's nothing we can do and we have to just sit and watch it get worse, Terra! Have some faith in her, and everyone else too!"

Again, Terra is silent, and thinks on that for a moment. He glances over to Fiona, then looks down, almost in shame, and lets out a ghostly sigh. "... I... I'm sorry, I know I'm n-not helping... Y-you need to stay calm a-and all I do is worry..."

Hesitating just a moment, as he's sure Fiona will try to encourage his partner too, Sparky cheerfully whispers, "Terra~ Come on, optimism! It'll get better. You'll help her get better."

(Hello~ I'm home now ^-^ )

(Hi Shadow! :D )

(Hey Shadow! How're ya doing?)

( thank you for going the cover and re posting everything Lilly! :D

I hope you can get some better sleep Fluffy and I'm looking forward to today to Lilly:) )

( im doing alright, kinda the same oh some oh x'D )

(No problem, Shadow! :3 )

(Hey guys~ ^^

im going to be gone for a while today, but I know my reply was next, would you like me to go ahead and post it for you so you're not too suck?)

(Hi Galaxy! :D

Ooh yes please! I've been excitedly waiting all week to see your reply~ XD )

(Haha, its kind of a mess, but okay!)

“Okay, not the nose, I’ll remember,” she replied to her Key.

Crystal looked over at Jasmine when she spoke up, then watched her go over to Boreas, but she remained quiet and soon turned back to Eater in time to see him start getting anxious.. She watched the Nightmare with concern, listening to what he had to say, but when he mentioned torturing the person he ate, she gazed down at her hands, feeling a little sick herself.

The girl was confused, but not for what you would think.. ‘Does he want to be comforted, or does he want to be hated..?’ She asked herself, unsure of what to make of his current worsening state, ‘Something is so wrong here..’

She figured the best way to try and figure this out, was to straight out ask, so she looked up again, took a seat next to the Nightare and faced him, “Dreameater,” Crystal started calmly, “I can see that you don’t like what you did, at least.. that’s what I’m sensing here, but, shouldn’t you have liked it? Why.. why does it make you sick?” She paused for a moment, not wanting to overwhelm Eater more than it seemed he already was, then she continued, asking carefully, “...Did you feel like this before having to think about what you did to that person?”

(Hey Galaxy! ^v^
How're you doing?

Oooh, I don't think that's a mess. That's a really good post!)

(I think it looks great, Galaxy!~ X3 )

( Hi Galaxy! That alright! I hope everything goes well for you today:)

I think it looks great to! :D
I ask to, how are you doing? )

Serenity holds her head up proudly and cheerfully replies, "Alright, and don't worry, I won't tucker myself out! See ya later, Catch, Eira!" Then she sits by Purity's shoulder to watch over her partner from a comfortable spot that's out of the way.

The look in Jasmine eyes said who Boreas Described only add to her Suspicions " That sounds like her! " the Vaseterm took her hand and rises it about the high she guessed Fiona was " she about this tall and not to Not too shabby with a sword "

Jasmine thin tip her head up as she thinks back " huh, I just realized we never decided who won..." she thinks outloud, she then get back on track and grind at the blue man in front of her " so you know her? "

Ethan was still a Nervous mess but he didn't say anything, he just sat at his table looking down at his bowl, his big Ears focused on the Conversation across from him and his mind Swirling with confusion and questions but for now he didn't say anything.

Fiona looked to Sparky with a slight smile and nodded enthusiastically with his first comments. However, her smile faded as she saw Terra's nearly ashamed look, but as Sparky expected, she was quick to give encouragement as well, "Hey, no, that's not true! You do a whole lot more than that! Do you know who Weaver reminded me of to help me fight it off earlier? You!

You've helped me and stuck with me through... Some of my worst moments... I've learned a lot from you.
You're the reason I'm talking... Or even /thinking/ about this more... I used to just sweep this stuff into the wind--I thought if I proved I was a good enough good guy, I could fight it on my own, and nobody would have to know about it... But that's been making it worse--not just for me, but for you too... I don't want that!" She looked guilty at first, but the Elemental looked up to him, another faint smile slowly coming to her face, "I'm not gonna neglect it anymore. Just like the other crazy things going on, we've already learned a few things... If we all talk about stuff like this, we can figure the rest of it out together! And if I know you, I know you'll be a huge help, Terra."

The Nightmare tenses up when Crystal asks her questions, knowing very well that he's in deep trouble... or at least, he thinks he is. //I can't tell her what's making me sick... I know what's making me sick, now...// Dreameater thinks to himself, still staring blankly ahead through his fingers, //But I have to say something... I could lie and say--No, no, I can't do that, it's wrong to lie--but I'm a Nightmare! I'm evil! I don't care if I lie to her! But, I've worked so hard to try and prove that I'm not a liar, that I'm trustworthy, if I lie now, and she finds out, how will she trust me? How will anyone trust me...? And then Hiiro could blackmail me and have more people on his side, since then I'd be found to be a liar... But--what do I tell...//

After a rather long moment of silence, Eater suddenly turns and grabs whichever of Crystal's arms is closest to him--not in a way that would hurt her--and he looks right at her, with a disturbed, almost horrified expression. "Help me, please," he begs, his voice quivering until he clears his throat and he tries again, a little less panicked but in more of a whisper, "I need your help, Crystal, Catch and Fiona, and Terra, and Boreas--a lot of people--they think I'm Weaver, that Weaver's not dead, that he's alive in me and that somehow I'm possessed...! And I know they're all going to want to kill me to save him... You--you don't want me to get hurt though, right? So please, please can you help me stop them? Please, I don't want to die...!"

Terradream glances up when he hears the start of what Fiona says, and he manages a faint, rather shy smile when she tells him what Weaver did. He listens to the rest of what she says, clearly looking a lot more at ease now, then after a pause, he quietly begins to say, "I... I'm glad I've been able to help you, I'm really gl-glad... A-and I'm glad you're n-not neglecting it anymore, e-either, I hope we'll be able to f-find more things to help it..." The ghostly Dreamer perks up, carefully reaches out his spare ribbon thinking he could hold her not clawed hand, and adds, "I-I'll do the best I can..."

Boreas' eyes faintly lit up with amusement. "Heh, you two had some kind of competition? That's definitely Fiona--she's my niece!"
The icy Elemental stood up from leaning against the wall, then pointed one thumb to himself. "Name's Boreas. I'm relatively new here--but I'm here to help the Keyhunters when I can."
...When he stood, he took a single glance past Jasmine to Eater and Crystal, trying to discreetly check on what he could see.

(Ah, I’m back now~

Thanks for what y’all said about my post earlier, I’m glad ya liked it. x3

Also, I’m doing okay. Life’s been quite “meh” and difficult lately, but I’m surviving. I had my first driving practice today, so I’m still coming down from those nerves, but I’m doing alright otherwise. I hope you all are doing well. ^^)

The girl waited patiently for the Nightmare’s response, still watching him and his every move carefully, trying to understand what was going on with him... She had no idea what was going through his head in that moment, she could only tell that it was obviously very bothersome and causing him a lot of trouble.

Crystal visibly flinched when Eater took hold of her arm.. Even if it didn’t hurt, his sudden action still scared her. Her eyes locked onto Eater’s when he looked at her, and they were wide at first until the Nightmare got a better grip of himself and started to whisper.
Crystal listened, but stayed silent for a long moment afterwards. She didn’t know what to say or do, so she simply blinked a couple times, trying to figure out how to go about this situation. She certainly didn’t want to be put against the other members like this, especially when she knew they knew more about these kinds of things than she did, but she didn’t know why they would think Weaver was still within Eater..

“I..I don’t understand..” she started, her voice softer and quieter as well, “Why do they think that? I thought he was... gone?” The more she thought about it, the more she wondered, ‘If Weaver is still somehow in him.. could it be why he acts so different from what he is supposed to be like..?’ Crystal thought to herself, but she didn’t know how it could be possible..

Void lips twitched as he watch as something Similar to a black hole that Malice made, get bigger and bigger// this is overkill, even for you... // the dark man knew there was something more to this... it wasn't that Malice hadn't completed wip out city before to kill one person but this was different, this was Waker, even as an ancient she wasn't a true Threat and killing her here would provide nothing to the other ancient about his power, that was just for his Instincts, this didn't include the Recent events, Malice had been showing Guilt and Remorse, not to mention what would Alexandreas think about the Nightmare king Wiping out part of the city Murdering thousands of?

// oh? That darkness is growing however?...it lakes hate *sigh* how Disappointing // Scarlet Mumbled

Void Ignored the Cursed weapon, he didn't need her to tell him that, he figured that out already // what are you up to Malice?...// he eye the black hole, he had a better view from the Skyscraper than his most of his shades who were Fleeing that destruction, however The Shadowy man still had eyes on Malice however, a few of his shades were following the wounded, he watched Malice though them.

The Nightmare king had used the train as an opportunity to Escape, During the explosion in the continuing of the black hole Malice had shifted to his wolf form and had made his way Through the ruins of the tunnels

(Welcome back! :D

I think this one really good to! X3

I'm sorry to hear that :( I hope things can still looking better for you! Just remember whatever it is that happening in your life, all the stress and uncertainty, that God got a plan and a purpose, he won't abandon you. :)
And were here for you to! X3

I remember those days :'D it pretty Nerve wracking but the more you do it the easier it gets :) you got this girl! :D)

(I'm back too! Looks like I've got good timing XD

I'm sorry to hear life's been rather meh for ya Galaxy, I hope things turn around for the better for you soon, maybe the RP at least can be fun :3 And best of luck with the driving practice, I know how spooky that is 'XD )

(Welcome back, Galaxy!

Sorry to hear that things have been rough for you lately. :s
...I second what Shadow said, though. Hang in there, and trust in God! We've got your back, too!

...I second her with driving, too. XD
I went through the same thing, but it definitely gets easier over time. You can do it!)

(And welcome back, Lilly!)

A grin found its way to Fiona's face as Terra spoke. When he reached for her clawless hand, she likewise reached right back and closed her hand around his ribbon, despite the fact that she couldn't /really/ do that... "You'll do awesome! And you bet I'll be giving it my all! We've got this... You, me, Sparky, and the rest of our group!" The Elemental paused, a faint blush in her cheeks as she looked to the Dreamer and softly added, "...And hey, I should really say, thank you so much for everything."

[[ Whoa! Whoa! Whoa Mister crazy person! That my keeper you got there! Back off Buddy don't you know about social distancing?! ]] Arthur spoke with different tone then normal, it was still calm but it was laced with Seriousness [[ Crystal I trust your judgment but if you have to, get him right up the nose ]]
But with Eater said about Weaver Arthur made the best impression of someone spitting water out of their mouth from Surprise [[ wait what?! Did he just say what I'm pretty sure he said?]]
-

Ethan flinched in hearing what the Nightmare said "w-hat?" He then started at Crystal and Eater with unbelief, he didn't say more and just let the key hunter ask the questions

(Thank you Fluffy! :3 )

( Welcome back Lilly! )

"That's how it should be!" Eater whispers back to Crystal, only once glancing over at Ethan for a moment before fully turning his attention back to the girl, "He should be gone, he should be dead, but Catcher said he 'felt' two wills inside me when he tried to feel my emotions, and Nevaeh said she saw his soul in my eyes! Now everyone's going to try and kill me so Weaver can have his body back somehow or another!" He lightly shakes Crystals arm as he again begs: "Please! Please, you've got to help me, I don't want to die!"

(Thank you Shadow!~ :3 )

(A bit late, but aw, thanks guys ^^ I really appreciate those words. I know it will get better soon, it’s simply one of those times. Even though I can get pretty distant sometimes, I just want to say thanks for being open and here for me in case I need it.

And yeah, the driving was definitely spooky, I didn’t really know just how scared I was until I got home and literally couldn’t feel anything at all. Completely numb. XD All things considered though, it wasn’t too bad.)

" hah! I knew it! " Jasmine grind and pointed at the Elemental " you look like her but shorter! " she didn't mean to come off rude she just spoke her mind.

" that what the Silver spears and the burning suns are doing to! " The dragon shapeshifter nodded her head and then offered her hand out
" It's nice to meet you Boreas! You can't be half bad if your Related to Fiona, Im Jasmine by the way "

Jasmine turned her head to look over her shoulder when she heard Ethan made a noise " huh?" She didn't hear what was said between the girl and Nightmare but knew something was up by the look on the wolf boys face

( your welcome Galaxy :)
Your part of this crazy group to, if there anything you need, even just pray were here for you x3

I bet! My aunt took me to DMV for my test and after I passed the Written and got my paper for my Permit she had me drive use home x'D I was Nervous from the written test let alone being made to drive but it was a good experience and now I can get behind the wheel pretty easily, I still don't like big City driving or mountain driving but can do it if I have to. It just takes practice :) just keep practicing Galaxy! :D )

"Y-yeah, I hope so..." Terradream mumbles in return, albeit more positively compared to his earlier mumbles, and he gives Fiona one of his goofy smiles afterwards. "Y-you're very welcome... I still d-don't feel like I've done very much, but..."

"It's gotta be true for her to say that though, mmm?" Sparky finishes his partner's thoughts with a grin.

At which Terra nods his head, and looks down at Fiona's hand holding his ribbon, though he cannot feel it. "... I'm glad..."

(I get that too Galaxy, I know I really need to comment and chat more in general 'XD But yeah, of course! We're all here for each other~

Aww, well at least in the end it wasn't too bad, hopefully next time will be easier X3 )

(Aww, I'm sorry to hear it's been a little rough Galaxy... I hope things get better for you :'( Hang in there!)

(Hey there guys! I'm so sorry for missing the roleplay so far! I lost wifi and my phone died for quite a while, and I was out and about all day.

But! What's really cool is that I met Alkaline in person this weekend!! She came all the way down from CT to VA to visit for just a little. We tried to hit all the tourist spots today X'D
We said goodbye this evening and I'm back home now. I'll eat dinner then join yall if it's alright!)

(That's quite alright Fade! :3 Welcome to the party~

That sounds so awesome! It's cool that you two got to meet up XD
Of course! Join us when you're ready~ X3 )

"Not telling any tall tales with that one." Boreas remarked at being called short, smirking a bit.
//...Still can't believe how much taller she is.//

He then accepted Jasmine's handshake, "Great to meet another ally." Frankly, he was curious about what kind of competition Jasmine and Fiona had, but his attention was brought to what was going on in the kitchen.
"...Huh... Seems like Eater's still going mental in there. It's been a whirlwind with that guy today."

(I AM LATE, IN TERMS OF COLORS COMMENTS.

HELLO FADE!)

( Hi Fade!! No problem! Life happens xD

That so awesome that you got to meet Alka!! X3 ahhh! One day I hope we all can meet up! That be so cool! :D
Like what Lilly said! Feel free to join whenever you're ready! X3)

(THANK YOU GUYS

It sure was a fun time! It was worthwhile x3

Thanks yall!~)

(Fade did a text wall)

(Oooooooh a fun text wall to read~~)

Fiona just beamed, a quiet little laugh escaping her when she saw Terra's smile. "Yeah! Don't you forget, I'm always here to help you out, too!"

Then she went quiet again for a moment, another thought coming to her mind.
"...Y'know, I think I know something we could try next. I've been putting it off for a while...
The next time we get a chance, I /want/ us to talk with my Uncle about this stuff--Weaver and Eater, too. He'd know a lot more about these things than I would, and he might've found something else, since he's keeping an eye on... Eater."

Eira returned Catch’s smile, and she walked side by side with him through the door.

The nurse led them through a hall into a new room where there was lab tech and materials strewn about tables, and paperwork stored in numerous files on shelves. She beckoned to two chairs by a desk, so Eira approached and sat down neatly in one of them, turning her head to look around at the research room.

The nurse dug through a file full of papers before pulling out a document and sitting at the desk, splaying the papers out before them. Some of the pages had simple illustrations, showing face portraits of various people. “If you look into these reports of previous recorded victims, you’ll find varying scenarios but the same mysterious conclusion.” The Vaseterm started with one page and scrolled a finger over it. “First recorded victim: Charlene Wyspark. Species: Fire elf. Case: attacked by the beast on her evening stroll, and struck in the chest with corruption. Taken to the hospital first, with no helpful treatments found. Turned in to our Vaseterm medical experts. No improvement. Fought the corruption best she could, till it took over. She broke out of the infirmary and vanished into the unknown.” She flipped to another page and continued. “Second case: Lark Celie. Species: Phoenix shifter. Attacked in her bird form, and was unable to shift back to humanoid. Lost control within four days and escaped into the night.” The Vaseterm sifted through the other pages, reading bits and pieces. “Avain, dragon shifter, struck on the neck and lost in five days. Did some damage before he escaped. Piccolo, Venatavis, fought the corruption for ten days then vanished.”

The nurse shut the folder over the papers. “Same story every time. Taken over, controlled by some invisible dark force, vanished without a trace. The cycle seems unbreakable. And yet, we have one unique break in the link.” She set her clipboard on top of the file, filled with notes and sketches of Eira. “An griffin shifter, fully in control. Sane, alive. Corrupted, yes, but you have freedom. You’re not driven by some dark force to attack others and then take off into the night. The question is, why you?” The nurse tapped a pencil to her lip in thought. “You are not special from them in species or age. Two were females, three were shifters, one even avian. All are magic users. So what is different about /you/?”
She sat forward, a brow raised at Eira, who gave a confused look in return. “Call me superstitious, but I wonder what strings of fate pull you from death’s grip. These victims were ordinary citizens throughout the realms, with no special story attached. You, however… You are said to be part of an ancient prophecy. The prophecy does not guarantee you heroine plot armor, but who else could wrestle with corruption this long except for someone chosen by fate itself to survive? I cannot imagine any scientific explanation except for something special in your soul, something that drives you onwards. Silly train of thought to explore for a scientist, huh?” she huffed, sitting back in her chair.

(Oof there we go)

(NNNOVEL!

That was a really fun and interesting read! X3)

( Novel!! :D)

Crystal didn’t get the chance to respond to her Key, but she nodded a bit to what he said, even if it didn’t look like it was meant for him. She didn’t necessarily feel in danger, but she did feel nervous. The girl heard Ethan in the background, but she wasn’t going to look back at him, wasn’t going to take her eyes off Eater just yet.

She chewed at her lip as the Nightmare went on and she thought to herself, ‘Two wills? His soul? How... Is he really in there.. or could there be something else going on that would make them feel or see that in him?’

“Okay, okay,” Crystal said calmly after Eater shook her arm and pleaded again, “I.. I don’t entirely understand, but I’ll do my best to help you.. But, only as long as it’s nothing more then along the lines of making sure you stay alive and safe, I won’t do anything that would harm anyone even in the slightest..” She spoke softly, but added her warning in the end, just to make sure he understood there were limits. Whether she’d be able to keep her word, she didn’t know.. She felt if DreamWeaver /was/ really still in there, she couldn’t keep his friends from bringing him back, that would be wrong of her. But until she knew for sure, and if he wasn’t still there, she’d do her best to help Eater.

At this, a big toothy grin comes across Dreameater's face, and he begins to laugh loudly. "YES!! Thank you!!" he exclaims, letting go of Crystal's arm and sitting upright again, still grinning with pride. "I don't know what Catch and everyone else are planning to do to me, but we need to figure out how to get Weaver out of me, and kill him for good this time, before they're able to do anything..." Eater starts, as if he didn't even hear Crystal's whole thing about not harming anyone, but it's then that he seems to realize, and he quickly quiets down, his grin fading. "Oh... Wait..." the Nightmare mumbles, then thinks, //She said she doesn't want to harm anyone... That means she wouldn't want to kill Weaver... Right? ... Could I convince her that killing him or 'removing' him from me wouldn't be 'harming' him...?// He leans forward again, but more thoughtfully this time, resting his chin on his hands and frowning as he realizes he's in yet another pickle.

(.. Wait, I think I got too excited for my post and messed up the order...)

(I sure did 'XD

Uhh, Shadow, can you work with that? ':D )

Terra's smile only grows with Fiona's, and he closes his eyes for a moment as he takes that all in. "... Thank you..." he says, opening his eyes and looking into Fiona's again, keeping his big smile.
Though, that smile fades--but only a little bit--when she makes her suggestion. Terra nods his head and replies, saying, "Alright, I wouldn't m-mind that, we can see about trying to find them a-at some point. I... I would like to check up on We-Weaver again, too."

After this, he glances down at Fiona's hands again and thinks for a bit. "... So... You can steal other people's magic with your c-claws...? I don't think you told me R-Rogues can do that before..."

( don't worry Lilly xD I can go next, the order be Galaxy, you and then me, how that? XD)

Dreamcatcher took the empty chair, he sat there quietly All while the nurse explained, his face shown a mixture of emotions// so many... they all ended the same? But they all had things that were different except they had magic... //

The Dreamer prince Frowned when the Nurse started going off about Eira, he looked the Nurse right in the eyes " Ma'am trust us, we know being part of a Prophecy doesn't mean you have protection... look how many of our group have die or had Terrible things happen to them... I know Eira could to but why or who pick us? It had to be for some reason right?... couldn't anyone just pick up a key? So why us? There has to be something right?"

Catch Look towards his wife and took her hand with his, he Believed in her but he still was fearful, he didn't know what made her different, maybe she fought harder or just had a stronger will but surely someone else had to been fighting for their life to, so what made Eira different? And that was what Frightened him, the unknown

(That sounds good to me, Shadow 'XD )

[[ hmmm, just don't go Signing anything with blood, that Never ends well ]] Arthur spoke in the same tone as before, the king was silent for a moment, he was putting pieces together and didn't like them...

He got Distracted when Eater amediately spoke against Galaxy wishes [[ Hay! What did she just say? ]] the king made a huff sound [[ Nightmares....]] that word bug him, his nephew fell at the hands of the first but now with this news, /If/ it was true, what did that mean for Faithful Dreamer? What did that mean for all Nightmares? The more his mind Turn it over the more it sickened him [[ Soledormir... you couldn't do something like this could you?...]] he was more talking to himself, but the Unsettle in his voice spoke volumes Compare to his usual chipper tone.
[[ Crystal... I know I have no place to ask favors but I need to know more...we need to find out if he Telling the truth...]]

Ethan just sat there wide eyes

Jasmine just looked at Boreas for a moment and blinked a few times // did he just make a pun? moons I hope not... Jason better not show up anytime soon or this could get worse...//

After Shaking hands the dragon shapeshifter Frowned looking over at Eater and Crystal " what do you mean by that?... I mean something seem /really/ off with him, I mean I know he some special Case, otherwise he be dead right now but he all Twitchy... I don't like it "

As the Nightmare exclaimed and finally let her go, Crystal’s eyebrows knitted together worriedly. Seeing Eater’s reaction made her feel like she agreed to something she shouldn’t have.. Especially when he went on to talk about killing Weaver for good. That part didn’t quite sit well with her, but she didn’t say anything.

She watched as the excitement melted off Dreameater’s face, and took it that the last part of her agreement sank in. Crystal folded her hands in her lap and gazed down at them as she listened to Arthur talk. Given his voice, it was further reinforced that this situation was a heavy one and she needed to be careful. When it seemed the King was simply thinking out loud, she stayed quiet, but when he addressed her, she tilted her head, “It’s okay, I don’t mind.. And you’re right, we do.. I’m not sure how to, though..” she replied.

"I don't blame you--I've taken up nightguard duty and have been keeping an eye on him for the majority of the day. He's a strange one, but there may be more to it than we think..." Boreas started, turning his attention to Jasmine.
From the experience he had, he trusted Crystal not to do anything rash. That didn't mean he was just going to ignore everything that went on in there...

On the other hand, he had no clue how Jasmine would take this information. He thought it was best to share it either way--better to have more people in the know, than let a crazy Nightmare go about being crazy with no explanation.
"This'll sound bonkers, and I'd suggest keeping it on the low--particularly around him...
Today, a few of the Keyhunters found evidence that his former self is still alive, and his soul is stuck in there. Eater mostly has control, which makes things... Difficult.
Especially when he acts even more nutty, because he knows about it."

"Me too." Fiona agreed about checking up on Weaver.

Then, following Terra's gaze, she looked down at her hands as well. "...Yeah... They can do that. I've even heard stories about Rogues having fangs and using those to steal magic..." She mumbled, lifting her clawed hand. The two deadly sharp points still retained muted hints of orange, yellow, and blue--but the color had faded much quicker than the day before. "...I guess these do that too. I sure as heck didn't think they'd /work./
I wasn't even thinking about magic when it happened... I just... Accidentally stuck 'em into his arm and the next thing I know..." She slowed down and eventually came to a stop there, looking at her claws with a thoughtful, yet troubled, and slightly puzzled expression.

Forgetting the fact that Crystal has a King in her head, Eater thinks Crystal is talking to him, and reacts accordingly. "... Huh?" he starts, turning his head to raise an eyebrow at her, "Oh! You're fine with that? ... Oh, alright then... But, uh, I don't know how to get Weaver out of me, either... I don't even really know how he got back /in/ me, I guess he must've been in that energy blast when I broke that crystal... Or he just, magnetized to me or something, because this was his body... Mmm..."
The Nightmare taps his container of hot chocolate with one hand, and while his mood is all over the place, he still feels a little remnant of that nausea from earlier, and isn't quite ready for a drink yet.

Terradream is back to looking more concerned with this change in subject again, and he pins his ears back a little as he frowns down at Fiona's claws. One thing really catches his attention though, and he simply asks, "... Wh-whose arm...?"

Malice was Making haste to the best of his abilities, his movements were slow down by him Limping, even with using his wings like some wyvern do, it still felt so slow to him // there no other Nightmares besides Waker and Eater...// he Grumbled under his breath, if he could have gotten his claws on Another Nightmare he would have killed them to make a healing pool but to his Misfortune he couldn't since any others in this world.

And as for the Nightmares in this world, Waker was trying to out run his attack and as for Eater? he didn't know were he was, just that he was somewhere in this world.

.

The Nightmare king Hobbled his way do the Tunnel, he stopped at a Junction, their was Several directions he could go, Malice stood there for a moment like he was Contemplating something, his ears Twitched " I know you're watching Void...." the wolf turned and Scanned his surroundings he could not see anything out of place nor could he since anything with his hunting since but he knew Void had eyes Watching " I will make myself clear.... anything you have done to Judas, I will Return to you in full!...know this, you will not know my Mercy!" Malice wings Stretched out " I'll be the one to send you back to HELL! "He took the Talons on his wings slamme into the ground as the webbing of his wings fanned out, in that moment a Unseen pulse shot from the king of Nightmares...

Fiona glanced up at Terra's question, realizing she'd never actually said who, "It was..." She hesitated very briefly, "It was Catch... Nora asked me to hold down his arm while she got that shard of Malice thing out of him. I wanted to help but... I guess I got a little too tense..." The Elemental admitted, but made sure to add afterwards, "She got it out, though! And he's okay.
...I'm /really/ glad he's okay."

[[ Whoa, Whoa? What this about some crystal not you Crystal?]] Arthur was trying to put Piecing together but he was very limited in what he could do.

The king Cleared his throat [[ alright, Process of elimination...]] he Paused and then Went back to his goofy tone [[ not the kind he was talking about ether... hmmm so what do we know? Nightmares are supposed to be like any other dark Creatures, the darkness ether kills the The individual and wears their skin or the Darkness manifests a person evil desires... until those desires are all that left... that how Sol Corruption always has been....]] the king got quiet again, his words cared his weight of the past [[that what we thought the Nightmares were to... they were monster, twisted hust of people...but how did Sol do this? What did Soledormir really do?...if Weaver back in his body Why does Eater have control? Or why hasn't Eater done what he did with Weaver like he did before? Kick him out? Hmmm, ughhh! Sol this is one nasty trick you set up all along]]

Terra stays quiet as Fiona explains, and he frowns upon learning who she stole magic from, but he remains quiet for a little bit even after she's done, thinking over everything they've already talked about. The ghostly Dreamer glances over at Sparky, who smiles hopefully at him, and the tiniest of smiles comes across Terradream's face as he quietly, finally speaks up. "... I'm... I'm really glad everyone's ok... Y-you and Catch, both... But... What can we do a-about your claws? It seems l-like it'd be easy to accidentally st-stab someone else with them..."

Fiona tried her hardest not to let her worries show in her expression, but she couldn't help but feel them as Terra stayed quiet for a while. However, she managed a little smile along with the ghostly Dreamer when Sparky silently brought some optimism to the conversation.
"Yeah, we /really/ should do something about them..." She glanced to her claws again, narrowing her eyes...
She went with the first idea that came to her mind, "...Think we could cut them off?
Oh! I could use Shockwave!!"

Crystal’s head suddenly snapped up, “What? Eater, no.... I just said I’m not hurting anyone.. And I’m pretty sure what you said a moment ago counts as hurting someone.. Sorry, I was just.. Maybe there’s something else we could do?”

She then paused to listen to Arthur again, not sure yet whether it would be a good thing to remind Eater about him, but also not sure how to keep the conversations separate.. She smirked very slightly at the King’s joke, but went to a thoughtful expression just as quickly, “What crystal are you talking about? And why did you break it?” she asked Eater, pausing again then soon asking another question, “Did you notice him or any of this at all before the crystal?”

(I wanna keep going, but I know it's crashing time, Shadow's dead already, and I'm feeling the sleep too 'XD )

(I am also feeling the sleep. 'XD

Well, it's been loads of fun today!)

(Haha, yeah, I'm getting there as well. x3)

(Eeeee, well I'm really looking forward to next weekend, I'm excited to continue~ XD

Until then, good night everyone! It's been a blast! Let's hopefully all sleep well! :3 )

(I'm excited for next weekend too! X)

Goodnight guys! Hope you all get some good rest!)