This time, the Jabberwock mimicked the missing members of Phoenix. He knew exactly which ones he was hearing, which made him pause to beg the question -
Why wasn't he hearing all of them?
He knew Jordan had to be somewhere in this world, and that voice was absolutely missing. But so was Reine's. Did that mean she was -
The thought was interrupted by the chomping of giant teeth on his skull.
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4Total: 4 (1-4)
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:46 am
Robert wobbled as he respawned another time, and barely managed to get to the Jabberwock before it was biting him again. He stumbled in front of Mimsy, then wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Baby." He whispered with exhaustion. "Let's go somewhere else now. We've had enough Jabberwock playtime for today."
The voices were different, this time. It wasn't just Ramona. It wasn't just Roberta. Or Petra. Or any of the missing Phoenix. It wasn't just his mother and father calling him home from their graves.
It was all of them. Every single one, calling him all at once.
But he was tired now, and he shook his head. "Just five more minutes," He begged, waving the Jabberwock off as he carried Mimsy away to safety.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:48 am
It was fortunate that Robert had been so intent on distracting the hungry Jabberwock, because Mimsy was still not managing to achieve anything other than
laughter more laughter tears in her eyes from laughter approximately 1-3 word(s) every 30 seconds more laughter still
Or maybe ignoring its efforts was the key, since it was showing a disproportionate desire to stay away from her. It did work on Svensyl, after all. The information would have been a helpful suggestion to offer, just in case, had she been able to get one sentence out.
She leaned her head against his shoulder as he picked her up to carry her, one arm loosely draped around him.
"All right," she agreed, mumbling against his neck, worn out from her truly excessive fits of laughter. It was very tiring work.
But...
"Wait, why are you not laughing?"
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My character's username: Mimsy My character's level: 9 Character's HP: 7
Current party: Current Guild: Location: Tulgey Woods Small IC description of character: Mimsy is tall, thin, and colorlessly pale, with wide teal eyes that appear incredibly manic behind her thick glasses in her haste to see everything, bright red and indigo streaks in the bangs of her black hair, and one long, thick braid, ending just before her knees. She has Cheshire ears, a fluffy Cheshire tail, and a pair of blue demon wings. Her appearance is accented with images of galaxies in blues and purples.
Making it to the fork with someone who didn't want to actually run from the Jabberwock - and found his efforts with the beast hilarious - was more difficult than he was physically prepared for. Nevertheless, he made it in time to find the choices laid out before them.
And quite honestly, it wasn't much of a choice at all.
He took the timer, because he was really sick of being instantly killed. No health potion in the world could have ever saved him with the Jabberwock, earlier.
Her question made him slump with dismay. "I wish I could. Maybe it was the fourth death, that got me, but I'm going to need a nap before I can laugh again. Forgive me?"
The dots connected, albeit slowly, as Mimsy's mind was working fairly actively against the possibility that a Jabberwock could actually be the cause of someone's death.
"Are you informing me that it has killed you no less than four times?" A Jabberwock. Actually killed someone as strong as Robert. Repeatedly. Svensyl was more inclined to disagree with this particular idea, but had absolutely no evidence to support his claim, excepting the deaths that he had caused via technicalities.
(Technicalities named Mimsy, specifically.)
"Robert," she gasped, in the same shocked and appalled tone best practiced by school teachers (and mothers, but nobody was buying that). "Surely that is not what you meant. Was it?"
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My character's username: Mimsy My character's level: 9 Character's HP: 7
Current party: Current Guild: Location: Tulgey Woods Small IC description of character: Mimsy is tall, thin, and colorlessly pale, with wide teal eyes that appear incredibly manic behind her thick glasses in her haste to see everything, bright red and indigo streaks in the bangs of her black hair, and one long, thick braid, ending just before her knees. She has Cheshire ears, a fluffy Cheshire tail, and a pair of blue demon wings. Her appearance is accented with images of galaxies in blues and purples.
He stopped, because it was difficult to think this hard while running, and realized that Mimsy was just lost enough in Wonderland to be blind to what she'd just witnessed. It was too difficult, then, to decide whether to try and explain to her the truth, or let her live in the fantasy that she was wrapping around herself like a warm blanket. And he'd helped, hadn't he? He'd helped her to lose herself here, because it was hers to lose, and all he ever wanted was for her to be happy.
She was happy, here.
Even when he died, over and over, she was happy, here.
Was it now his job to ruin that happiness with the truth? He'd promised himself he'd never lie to Mimsy. Not ever. Even if it meant -
The Jabberwock came down upon him once more, and he threw the second chance timer at it's jowls, forcing it to eat that instead. He needed more time to think.
While she waited for his answer, the Jabberwock snapped its teeth at them again, its strong jaws crunching through the little timer like soft candy.
"Robert?" She gently placed her hand against his cheek and frowned. "Hello? Are you there? That is what you meant, wasn't it? I did not mean to imply a refusal to believe you, I just...that simply will not do."
She craned her neck to look over his shoulder at the manxome foe, giving it the most stern look that she could manage.
"JABBERWOCK, heel!" With the command came an insistently pointed finger, as if she were telling a dog to sit. "He is not participating in your game of chase! Find someone better suited for your needs--and not me, either! I have my own Jabberwock to tend to, and no time for you at all!"
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My character's username: Mimsy My character's level: 9 Character's HP: 5
Current party: Current Guild: Location: Tulgey Woods Small IC description of character: Mimsy is tall, thin, and colorlessly pale, with wide teal eyes that appear incredibly manic behind her thick glasses in her haste to see everything, bright red and indigo streaks in the bangs of her black hair, and one long, thick braid, ending just before her knees. She has Cheshire ears, a fluffy Cheshire tail, and a pair of blue demon wings. Her appearance is accented with images of galaxies in blues and purples.
His attention returned to her when he felt her sweet hand press against his face, and his expression crumpled with regret. He could never lie to her, even if it meant keeping her happy, because then he wouldn't be him. And he was exactly who she needed.
It was settled, then.
Except she told the Jabberwock to heel, and he burst into crazed giggles at the absurdity of such an action, covering his mouth with both hands and muffling the sounds that refused to stop. Only Mimsy would tell a Jabberwock to heel, and only she could probably manage to make it listen.
Which, of course, she did.
The Jabberwock came within inches of chomping down on him once more, it's jaws surrounding his entire body as it held its open mouth right above him. He looked up into the giant maw, and saw one of the Dodo eggs he'd collected earlier stuck in it's teeth. Served him right!
Then it pulled away, leaving him safe and sound. Mimsy was reinstated as the goddess of Wonderland.
"Thank you, my liege." Robert drawled out, taking her hand and kissing the top of it. "Now that we've settled who's the boss around here, shall we adjourn for tea?"
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:53 am
The Jabberwock retreated to find someone else to play with, as instructed. Mimsy had not doubted that this would be the case, but the validation of her knowledge and skills was very nice to have anyway.
<'Tell him the apologies! Hurry, hurry! Silence and delay are the two largest causes of love-loss!'>
Svensyl must have been learning from her too. The accuracy of that claim was shaky, but she felt that it would be best to avoid unnecessary risks.
"I have been instructed that it is customary to extend my deepest condolences for your multiplicitous loss, and my greatest apologies on behalf of my Jabberwock." She smiled as he sealed their hands together with a kiss, and laced her fingers in his. "Now! Show me the best spot of tea."
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My character's username: Mimsy My character's level: 9 Character's HP: 4
Current party: Current Guild: Location: Tulgey Woods Small IC description of character: Mimsy is tall, thin, and colorlessly pale, with wide teal eyes that appear incredibly manic behind her thick glasses in her haste to see everything, bright red and indigo streaks in the bangs of her black hair, and one long, thick braid, ending just before her knees. She has Cheshire ears, a fluffy Cheshire tail, and a pair of blue demon wings. Her appearance is accented with images of galaxies in blues and purples.
The trees almost seemed like they were making way for her, their branches guiding her away from where the Jabberwocky had been rampaging. Step by slow step the white rabbit shuffled, once more surrounded by the slightly more soothing sounds of the forest and no thundering footsteps within hearing range.
Wonderland, huh?
She looked back into the forest, feeling oddly alone in the clearing. Where was Saya (of moon division), or Dreadpirate, Greenranger, ouroboros-tea? Where was Justin, who would have felt so at home here, or Eva, or Otto, Kat.. everyone..
Murderbunny inched closer, and laid its head on her lap.
"Yeah.. I'll worry about that later. Let's go."
Quest Complete Reward
After escaping the Jabberwocky SUCCESSFULLY your quest is complete! You gain:
+ 2 levels + 1 fragment for your faction (white or red)! Redeem them HERE + 2 loot cards you can redeem HERE + 1 ability card! Keep all ability cards in your BATTLE ENTRY LOG. What ability card you get depends on your job class. Please see below for each card. To use a card simply post it in battle. Read the instructions on the card carefully. Posting an ability card does NOT count as a turn. You can use multiple ability cards in battle. Effects do not stack. Meaning if you have one that has +2 attack and one that has x2 attack you have to choose one or the other on that turn. You can only do this quest and get this ability ONCE per character. You can only get this ability when you FINISH the quest.
kuumeii rolled 1 6-sided dice:
4Total: 4 (1-6)
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:55 am
Sprinting as fast as she could she noticed it had gone, but her feet didn't stop and she kept on going, panting as she did. If it wasn't for the fact her life was in danger she might enjoy the exhilarating feel of a good run. Shaking her head slowly she moved on, but from behind she could hear someone else running, something near and heavy. Her eyes were focused solely on moving forward at any cost.
And then his voice.
"I already know." It spoke to her in that same tone he often gave towards her. "And it's alright, you want to tell me, don't you?"
As she was running she felt her heart nearly skip a bit, forcing herself to stay focused, moving past a few trees, nearly sliding onto the ground in her frenzy as she did. Already she had dealt with the talking trees and lily pads and other such things, how could it be real? Oh, if only it was. The thought was heavy in her mind as she rounded another corner. Her heart was beating out of her chest and she felt the flush of pink on her cheeks. How could he know if she didn't even know, and what was the it?
But he would never be that forward.
With a decisive nod she continued on her way, unwilling to turn around as she went.
MY STATS
My character's username: n0mn0ms Character's HP: 9/30 My character's level: 4 Character's Job Class: Cheshire Cat Current party: None Current Guild: None Location: [Tulgey Woods] Small IC description of character: n0mn0ms (aka n0ms) is a 4' 11'' petite girl with white hair, wearing the blue and black uniform of the Chesire Cat. She has bright pink eyes and long black boots made for kicking, with cat tail and ears to go with it. Character journal: [n0mn0ms log]
Robert carried her out, wordlessly, to talk of tea and other things. Like wordless ways to apologize.
kalindara rolled 1 4-sided dice:
2Total: 2 (1-4)
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:00 am
>> Entering
Something is different in the Tulgey Woods today. It could be the lack of birdsong or insects chirping. It may be that there's an air of danger about the woods, as if it's giving up all pretence of being a happy, friendly place. Or it might have something to do with the Jabberwocky monster chasing him through the woods.
He crashes through the undergrowth, stumbling over raised tree roots. Teeth gnash by his ear. Hot, putrid air puffs against his neck.
His hit points are down to one third. Attacking didn't cross his mind for one second - see the monster, flee the monster. Dungeons bosses, sure. Demented dragon-beasts that came with their own 'background' poetry clips? Not a chance.
Claws rake across his shoulder, but fail to grip. He tears free, but the thunderous stomps close behind let him know he isn't out of danger yet.
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My character's username: Dreadpirate My character's level: 14 Character's HP: 10 - 2 = 8 Current party: - Current Guild: - Location: Small IC description of character: Dreadpirate is tall and wears the default Gryphon outfit, with hat pulled over his face a little further than most. His pale hair is in a ponytail over one shoulder, with a large gold hoop earring in the opposite ear - all in keeping with his obvious theme. For a pirate he seems overly serious. Character journal:here
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:06 am
As she neared a fork she had to make a split decision. She allowed her gut to make the decision for her and she turned LEFT at the fork. Her eyes caught something and she grabbed the timer, spending little to no time in doing so. n0ms felt that same chill in her spine thought the voices had gone. If she knew anything about being hungry she knew the large beast wasn't done with her just yet.
MY STATS
My character's username: n0mn0ms Character's HP: 30/30 My character's level: 4 Character's Job Class: Cheshire Cat Current party: None Current Guild: None Location: [Tulgey Woods] Small IC description of character: n0mn0ms (aka n0ms) is a 4' 11'' petite girl with white hair, wearing the blue and black uniform of the Chesire Cat. She has bright pink eyes and long black boots made for kicking, with cat tail and ears to go with it. Character journal: [n0mn0ms log]
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