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- Faerzen_Norstov
- Oh, hello, Nick! I wasn't expecting to see you here! What a pleasant surprise! Ummmm, just a minute here, let me finish conversing with Byron.....
- <a bit later>
- Greetings!
- * Nick_Varnegs stands there confused
- Nick_Varnegs
- hi?
- * Faerzen_Norstov flies over and gives Nick a brief hug
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I was not expecting to meet you here too!!!
- Nick_Varnegs
- hey!
- ....
- wait a second miss!
- ... do i know you?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- It seems there's always another surprise waiting for you around the corner when you dream!
- Of course you do!
- Do you not remember?
- That would indeed be an intriguing turn of events.
- But also kind of funny! :D
- Nick_Varnegs
- yes! you are the girl that was in one of the towers!
- i left you a note
- so... who do i have the pleasure of meeting and from where do you know byron?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Oh, you were the one that left that note, were you?
- I do suppose that verifies my theory. For Brain Ghost Nick, at least!
- Nick_Varnegs
- yes! i felt kind of like a creep watching you sleep so i left it there!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I know Byron from before we started playing this game.
- Nick_Varnegs
- ... its not like i was watching
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I'm Faerzen!
- Nice to properly meet you face to face!
- Nick_Varnegs
- what?
- WHAT?!
- FAERZEN?!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I suppose I've gotten plenty of opportunities to see you having adventures on my computer screen, but you've never actually met me!
- Nick_Varnegs
- exactly!
- i was really looking forward to meeting you and all that!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Well then, here we are!
- Nick_Varnegs
- but... i suppose this is going to be a really weird question
- * Faerzen_Norstov extends hand for a handshake
- Nick_Varnegs
- weren't you a man?
- * Nick_Varnegs shakes hand
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Ah.
- * Nick_Varnegs pulls faerzen closer for another brief hug
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Well then.
- Ummmm, about that.
- Nick_Varnegs
- i- its not like it matters!
- * Nick_Varnegs blushes slightly
- Nick_Varnegs
- ...so... wat about that?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I suppose the answer to your question is yes?
- I'm not particularly sure what my subconscious is trying to tell me by having me dream I am female!
- Nick_Varnegs
- ... dreaming?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- But I don't suppose it really matters too terribly much sine it is exactly that: a dream.
- Nick_Varnegs
- but im dreaming too
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Indeed!
- Well of course you are, silly! You're inside my head right now!
- Nick_Varnegs
- no im not
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I don't suppose you would have to be dreaming for that to be the case, but it isn't surprising
- Nick_Varnegs
- AND I CAN PROVE IT!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- *sigh*
- You too?
- Nick_Varnegs
- ...
- me too?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I really do need to pick apart the few strands of logic in this dream when I wake up.
- Nick_Varnegs
- i suppose the other one was byron
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Brain Ghost Byron, as I've grown to like calling him, heehee :)
- He was also very insistent that he was real.
- Nick_Varnegs
- also, as i was saying, you are either MY dream, or you are not dreaming at all
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Oddly belligerent, even for Byron.
- Nick_Varnegs
- just remember to tell me something about this
- ... better yet! ill tell you something that only I would know!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Whoa now, let's not go down that road! I don't want various fragments of my psyche working out with each other which half is having the dream and which half in inhabiting that dream!
- Only bad things could happen from there.
- Nick_Varnegs
- just... let it happen faerzen
- if i were you i would doubt every second in this place and the other
- Faerzen_Norstov
- But how do I know that real Nick would know what you're telling me? It's entirely likely that my brain is filling in gaps of knowledge with whatever occurs to it first.
- Nick_Varnegs
- you said something about floating islands and lights in your world
- Faerzen_Norstov
- It's a common occurrence in dreams!
- Yes, I did.
- Nick_Varnegs
- how is that less probable that this?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Please, continue!
- I don't want to interrupt myself.
- ;)
- * Nick_Varnegs groans
- Nick_Varnegs
- you are not sleeping
- anyways...
- you see the scar that goes from the side of my face to the edge of my nose?
- want to know why it is there?
- its been there a long time... even in here, by some reason
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I do see it. I'm sure it involves a tale of great strife and pain!
- Nick_Varnegs
- i once got mugged, and that is all
- ask "real" me about it
- and see how real this is
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Ah, so you are taking the same approach as Brain Ghost Byron!
- Nick_Varnegs
- yes
- probably
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Fine, I accept your terms. I will find out when I wake up. :)
- Nick_Varnegs
- great
- :D
- anyways... what are you doing in here and where is that feline hellspawn?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- But I'm quite certain I'm dreaming! How else can you explain me falling asleep, "waking up" here, and then being able to control the world to a fantastical degree on my whim?
- * Nick_Varnegs remembers the cat and begins floating again
- Nick_Varnegs
- can you explain an entire world that seems out of a crazy writter's mind?
- maybe we are somehow SHARING a dream!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Touche! :D
- Nick_Varnegs
- that seems awfully more probable than anything else
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I suppose a land full of floating bulbs and orbs is no less fantastical than this!
- Nick_Varnegs
- neither a million gloves trying to catch my arse and drag me back to a carnival
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I'm afraid I'm going to have to say I gleaned approximately zero in formation from whatever it is you just said!
- Nick_Varnegs
- long story
- Faerzen_Norstov
- You're making even less sense than usual!
- Oh?
- Nick_Varnegs
- really weird story
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Would you care to regale it to me in it's full confusing glory?
- Nick_Varnegs
- we'll talk about that later when we wake up
- i don't want to confuse you further
- so... who is he?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Him?
- * Nick_Varnegs points at the guy sleeping
- Nick_Varnegs
- him
- * Faerzen_Norstov gestures over her shoulder at the bed
- * Nick_Varnegs floats over to him
- Nick_Varnegs
- so...
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I haven't the foggiest. I was hoping another fragment of myself that seems more ingrained in this dream world could inform me, but it appears you are determined not to play that role! :P
- He seems very soundly asleep.
- I figured waking another portion of my subconscious to converse with would be interesting, but no I have no need for that since you arrived!
- Nick_Varnegs
- for the last time faerzen, i am not dream anything!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Maybe he represents the part of myself that I try to pretend isn't there?
- * Nick_Varnegs frowns slightly
- Faerzen_Norstov
- That would make sense.
- Nick_Varnegs
- interesting observation
- still im wondering why you are a woman though
- * Nick_Varnegs whispers "a pretty one at that"
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- < OTP >
- ProcyonA
- ((same))
- Faerzen_Norstov
- It is because I'm dreaming, and since the universe often likes to play cruel jokes on me, I suppose my subconscious decided to jump on the bandwagon!
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((one sided crush i think))
- oh.
- Faerzen_Norstov
- <Faerzen doesn't appear to react to your whisper>
- Nick_Varnegs
- nice theory
- ((good))
- anyways... have you seen the shell people?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- No, are they some other constructs in this world?
- I was just going to inquire about the rest of this place!
- It all seems so exciting!!! :D
- Nick_Varnegs
- exactly! they are so adorable!
- * Faerzen_Norstov flies out the window
- Nick_Varnegs
- :D
- * Nick_Varnegs quickly follows
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Do these other globes contain other sleeping people???
- * Faerzen_Norstov flies in an exaggerated loop to the next globe
- * Nick_Varnegs yells "YES THEY DO"
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <One second>
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <Do you head back towards Roo's Tower in the direction Faerzen was going, or in the direction Nick was going?
- >
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((following faerzen))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- In the room lies a potted plant on the window-sill and a deal with a computer on it, as well as a small note
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((I'm heading to whatever tower is next in line that isn't back to mine))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- A young female rests in the bed
- * Faerzen_Norstov floats over to the note to read it
- * Nick_Varnegs pokes girl
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- It reads the exact same as the note you found in your room Faerzen
- There is no response from the girl
- Nick_Varnegs
- ah yeah, i forgot to tell you, i visisted every tower
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Awwwww, did you leave these notes for everyone? That's so..... you!
- Nick_Varnegs
- also... i guess she wont be waking up
- sadly :(
- ...
- Faerzen_Norstov
- No, I don't think I would want more than one other fragment of myself active at once. As soon as you showed up, the Byron one quieted down and faded away, so while you're here I don't think she will be waking.
- Nick_Varnegs
- ... so... me?
- byron quieted down?
- i know why he did!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- It just seems like something you would do!
- You're always so..... what's the word?
- Nick_Varnegs
- well.. i did it so...
- me?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Quaint?
- Which I suppose makes sense given you're literally from the Age of Quaintness
- Nick_Varnegs
- quaint?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- But that doesn't make it any less funny!
- Nick_Varnegs
- hehehehehehehehe
- :P
- i suppose you could describe me as that
- have you seen the castle?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- So what is your explanation for why Byron decided to quiet down for once?
- Since you're so set on my dream not actually being a dream >:(
- Nick_Varnegs
- he probably went to sleep
- or he is raging too hard
- last tie i left him in a room without exits...
- i suppose that was kinda irresponsible
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Yes, he was quite irked at that!
- It did make him much more conducive to prolonged conversation though. That was nice!
- Nick_Varnegs
- remind me to add a doorway... or a trapdoor
- good old byron
- Faerzen_Norstov
- It really is quite entertaining to see how my subconscious caricatures everyone!
- Nick_Varnegs
- did you know he choked an ogre with his own genitals?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Even I feel different being here!
- ....
- Nick_Varnegs
- the ogre's i mean
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Yes.
- I ensured that that topic was discussed no more than very briefly though, hahaha!
- Nick_Varnegs
- oh.
- sorry for reminding thee of that
- Faerzen_Norstov
- See there it is again!
- "thee"
- Heeheehee!
- You can be such a dork sometimes! :)
- * Nick_Varnegs smiles awkwardly at faerzen
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Anyways, this is really really boring
- We should go exploring!
- You said you had a castle and shell people to show me?
- That sounds EXCITING!
- Nick_Varnegs
- that was what i was going to suggest!
- here! i know the perfect place!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Lead the way!
- * Nick_Varnegs grabs faerzen and flies extremely fast trough the golden streets until they are finally close to the castle
- * Nick_Varnegs slows down
- Nick_Varnegs
- sorry
- Faerzen_Norstov
- OH!
- Nick_Varnegs
- i got a little carried away
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I don't think you were the one that got carried away in that case!
- I do believe I got quite literally carried away there!
- Nick_Varnegs
- hehehehehehehe...
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <That does mean you went down to Prospit>
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Where are we?
- Nick_Varnegs
- (exactly)
- i have no idea
- i was going to wake up before reaching this place last time
- so i kinda hurried just in case
- i suppose this mustbe a place of royalty?
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- A couple of white shelled creatures bow in the corners of your vision
- Faerzen_Norstov
- That does tend to be what castles are for!
- Wouldn't you be the one to know that, silly?
- * Faerzen_Norstov waves back at them!
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- You must've not seen them earlier due to the exhilaration of flying
- * Nick_Varnegs waves at shell people
- * Faerzen_Norstov dashes over to the pair of them
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Greetings! And who might you be?
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The creatures explain that they are citizens of Prospit, the planet you are currently inhabiting
- Faerzen_Norstov
- <over her shoulder to Nick, "Awwww, they're so adorable!">
- Nick_Varnegs
- i know right!
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Do you know who the other people in those globes are?
- * Nick_Varnegs goes to greet the carapacians
- * Faerzen_Norstov points to the spires with globes on the other side of the chain
- Faerzen_Norstov
- They seemed quite solidly asleep when I visited them... :(
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The creatures explain to your highnesses that those are the resting places of the other members of the Royal Court
- Faerzen_Norstov
- (gesturing to herself and Nick) Oh, so does that imply that we are members of the royal court as well?
- Nick_Varnegs
- ...
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The Prospitians affirm this
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Oh, what a pleasant surprise! :D
- Nick_Varnegs
- so... royalty huh?
- interesting
- i wonder what that means
- want to enter the castle?
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <I gtg in 10 minutes, but we can continue this as long as you want>
- Faerzen_Norstov
- <to Nick, "Oh great! This is the third time my subconscious has called myself an egomaniac. Making myself and my fragments royalty in a land of gold? Seriously? Can it get more blatant than that???">
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <over the break>
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Yes, let's!
- Nick_Varnegs
- <to faerzen, for the last time, you are not sleeping!>
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Let's see you exercise those "quaint skills" of yours. ;)
- * Faerzen_Norstov extends arm to be escorted inside.
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- Two guards, mostly for show you presume, stand beside the massive doors leading to the castle entrance
- *Doors leading into the castle
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Stumbling over your politeness again, Nick? Don't leave my arm hanging here!
- Pull yourself together. We're royalty now! :D Time to straighten up and act like it!
- No more of your usual embarrassed confusion, okay? Perk up! :)
- * Faerzen_Norstov grabs Nick's hand and walks inside
- * Nick_Varnegs gets pulled by faerzen
- Nick_Varnegs
- hey!
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <So R00D Aberrant>
- <The guards give a slight nod/quarter now as you pass into the open doors
- Nick_Varnegs
- alright... thou want to see a quaint gentleman? ill show thee finnesse l
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <I might have to throw some crap in your way to prevent you meeting the white queen, due to my improv skills being bad and coordination issues with Andres>
- * Nick_Varnegs lets go of faerzen's hand and fixes his hair, puts one hand behind his back and offers the hand again
- Nick_Varnegs
- may i?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- Oh! Well then, of course!
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <He is... The most smooth man in the world>
- * Faerzen_Norstov extends arm and takes Nick's hand
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((so smooth im going slip))
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((slip and fall like Byron, lol))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- you enter the golden reception chamber a lovely array of furniture and benches greating you
- Nick_Varnegs
- now, oh royal sentinels, we request a meeting with thine queen and king
- such a lovely room, don't you think?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- <to Nick, "Oh, aiming straight for the top? How... bold! ;) >
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <You wanna talk to the guards or no?>
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((yes, and i remember that we cant see the queen))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The guards gladly bid you enter, and that the receptionist should be able to direct you to a meeting with the Queen shortly
- *And explain that
- Nick_Varnegs
- i suppose she must be busy with royal business?
- a floating world of gold must be hard to maintain don't you think faerzen?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- We should ask the receptionist to find out!
- Nick_Varnegs
- great idea!
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The Queen, you learn from the guards, is currently in session with several commoners taking suggestions for new laws and bills and policies and such
- Faerzen_Norstov
- I can't imagine how different it must Floating worlds with impossibly crammed buildings and beautiful architecture? I applaud those who work to make this place run!
- *it must be. Floating
- Oh, what a shame! :(
- Pardon me, but could you inform me as to who the other members of the royal court are?
- The guards out front implied there were others, but I can't say I've had the pleasure of meeting them!
- Nick_Varnegs
- and of any other interesting activities we could perform in the castle?
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <Uhh... Quick, improv shit!>
- Nick_Varnegs
- maybe there's an art gallery somewhere around?
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((awwwwww yeah. Time to break out the mad DM skillz, AT!))
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((AT BEST DM))
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((true 'dat))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- The guards explain that they are not particularly well versed in the intricacies of the political court, which you understand to mean that they have no idea
- Nick_Varnegs
- oh.
- Nick_Varnegs
- excuse us... again, is there any other interesting thing in this golden castle?
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- As for Nick's question, the guards say that there is a wide variety of things to do, and that the great Bread Festival is happening up on the moon if highness was interested in attending
- Nick_Varnegs
- great festival of bread?
- that sounds quite... interesting
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <Nick, hold on, let me pull up andres' reference>
- <^*}* Bread festival>
- Nick_Varnegs
- ((thing is about to get interesting))
- i suppose you would like to visit it faerzen? i have never turned down a festival in my short life
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((oh I misread your thing, I thought we walked inside and the receptionist was the one that told us the queen was busy. my b))
- I can't imagine you ever would! It does sound like quite the intriguing adventure!
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <Can we continue this IRC tomorrow at a similar time? I gtg soon and need to prepare notes for this stuff>
- Faerzen_Norstov
- ((yeah, sounds good. i gots work to do too))
- ATtheorytime[Huelicopter]
- <Nick?>
- Nick_Varnegs
- well then? what are we waiting for?!
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