The Nexus

Chateau Interview The Chateau Xilo has been busy as of late. Ever since Atya's ill-planned but daring New Year's raid on the Skyside Slaver's Guild, she's been busy helping the escapees figure out what to do with their newfound freedom. While most have moved on, heading back to their own homes or p...

Chateau Xilo Atya slowly nods as Rowan talks. He's right that the most effective lies are the ones that aren't even really lies, just a simple twist or omission of the truth. This plan is sounding like it could definitely work. "I can provide the portal technology, courtesy of my ex. As for yo...

[Run Rabbit Run] There's not an immediate response. The shadow simply continues to stand over him limply, before jolting slightly and standing upright again. "...Ooouagh." The hidden figure moans. "Been trapped... trapped for so long..." She whispers, as though expecting someone...

Hunting Hiep's grapple is successful, and she sends one Nathair flying into the other with little effort. In fact, he's strangely light for someone made of metal due to the way his density adjusts when he makes more or less bodies. But rather than sending them tumbling away, the thrown Nathair is s...

Not a Date Darko nods at Bismuth's plan- not that he has enough time to debate it. With his back to her, he spits back into the potion, replaces the cork- Just as Bismuth is shaking up her own potion- And the Burrower is careening down the hall after their, infantile screeching reverberating as its...

Aiko's Bad Day Bloodplunder Residence Darko smiles as the retired adventurers introduce themselves, his nervousness ebbing a bit. Despite their fearsome appearance, these guys seem nice. And after all, the Wizards look pretty scary too if you don't know them, so he can't judge. "It's very nice...

Outdoor Movie Place Darko is similarly drawn into the movie. It's certainly not following the path he's expected, and he appreciates when a narrative is less than straightforward. But how are the heroes going to escape this new twist? Well, he's betting that Inigo will be involved somehow, due to t...

Paternity Problems Atya blinks at Reinoldt's issue with the plan. Well, he's not wrong, and it really goes to show how much he cares considering how good he is at lying. She glances up at the sun, enjoying the light on her eyes for a few moments as she considers it. "It's lying, sure. But pare...

Run Rabbit Run Oh geez. Whatever this lady is planning with that green whatever it is, it can't be good. Harley understands revenge well. Well enough to know that innocents are often caught in the crossfire. And there's something going on with the way he can't see her, her lack of energy, the horns...

Hunting Nathair makes no attempt to dodge the kick, and it seems quite effective. Too effective.. The blow smashes through the man in red, bisecting him and slamming into the ground. Each half collapses to the side, falling into piles of black sand. Which immediately reform on either side of Hiep a...

Not a Date Bismuth's grip dispels the shock Darko is feeling, and he follows her without hesitation, running as quickly as he can. Although he's not able to shove aside manikins as easily as she does, a combination of dodging and following in her wake means that he keeps up without issue. And Bismu...

Cry Havoc While the undead do not react to Raheeda's warning before crawling back down into the sewer, Vy nods vigorously. "So Leng's fingers reach this place? Don't worry, my family is strong and clever, they'll be careful." He blinks sightlessly, possibly looking through his servitor's ...

Outdoor Movie Place Darko is more than a little confused at Koko's reaction- why does she care if the friend likes her? Admittedly she is the only person it's reacted positively to, but that's almost a little concerning to him. Not that he can blame the friend. Koko's foot kicking is adorable, more...

Paternity Problems Atya can sense the disappointment radiating off Reinholdt. It's not like she can blame him- in fact, she completely understands. But she could also sense that arguing with Braon now would only cause problems down the line. Which is why she's pleasantly surprised when the fiendlin...

Dorm In the past, Darko might have been uncomfortable sharing his personal space. But he's gotten more laid back since getting a roommate, and he's pretty tired himself. "Oh, you weren't talking about him? He was this philosopher I think? And he said that everyone has a shadow self that's like...

[Run Rabbit Run] And of course, the moment Harley comments on it, the singing stops. There's the sound of shuffling on the log, and her shadow shows her turning, no longer singing to the empty glade, but rather, staring directly at him. "...Do you think it's funny, mocking me like that?" ...

[Eastside Debates] Very similar positions on that question, though it'd be up to the voters to decide how they feel about the nuances. Though Nadia can't help but think they're both underestimating what their personal finances can bring to the table. It's not as though she can't relate. But enough ...

[Hunting] Shit. The famed paranoia of the Sidereal Exalted failed Hiep. This guy is anyone but a lost traveler. "...I don't know who told you that, but she wasn't there. And you really don't know who you're threatening right now." Hunting Nathair just shrugs at the warning. "Maybe yo...

Chateau Xilo "Well, it would be nice to confirm- and it's a big lab, so tracking would still be useful if we want to break in and find the body. And sending them a magic mailbomb would be pretty fun. But they're on high alert after my last break in, so... we'd need a good plan." Atya rubs...

Dorm "Shadows? Like the Carl Jung thing? Huh." Darko hadn't expected Asami to make such a deep philosophical point. But it makes sense. "You might be right. Maybe I just need to understand my own shadow more. Thanks Asami." Darko also sits up, looking a bit more cheerful than be...

Cry Havoc Raheeda looks to Vy. Oh right, the blind thing. She kept forgetting about it. "Sorry! Should have just handed it to you." Then she turns to his reanimated 'family'. ... "Oh you misunderstand, uh, him." She really ought to learn yuan-two's name at this point. She was su...

The Theatre changing its appearance is an entirely reasonable theory. In a way, it would be like putting on a different costume. Only usually it's the performers who do that, not the building. Not that this is an ordinary building. But now is not the time for theories! It is the time for action! So...

[Run Rabbit Run] The clearing is, of course, empty. In fact, as Harley looks around, he might just become aware of how empty. Not just in the sense that there's nobody here with him; somehow that doesn't seem entirely true, even though there isn't anybody here. Rather, there's not even the things h...

Chateau Xilo Atya listens with increasing concern to the explanation. When Rowan is finished she stares down at the table, biting her lip as she tries to piece together a theory about these events. And she doesn't seem to be happy about the result. Tilting back her drink, she proceeds to chug the e...

Outdoor Movie Place Whether Koko's jealousy theory is correct is hard to say, as there's no reply from the friend. But after a moment, the popcorn does leave her hand, floating a short distance in the air before disappearing. So it's not totally imaginary at least. Darko manages to tear his eyes aw...

Dorm "Yeah, but the farmers still got paid for their milk. They probably don't care what happens to it as long as they make a living. Same with the employees and such," Darko points out reasonably. He reaches over to give Asami a comforting pat on the head. "I'm sure they'd all be ve...

Run Rabbit Run Harley hasn't been a rabbit in a long time. In the intervening years he's ascended to godhood, turned evil, lost his divinity, and started on the long path of redemption. But there are some traits from his past as a woodland animal that have remained consistent despite all these chan...

Chateau Xilo Atya takes a moment to digest the information. "Well, I didn't come here by being killed by a dragon, that's for sure," she says, shaking her head in bewilderment at Simon's explanation. That's just... extremely weird. At Rowan's question, she takes a moment to sip her drink,...

Hunting Well, it's no surprise that this woman has some kind of power. What's more notable is the sandals. Those would be a very nice prize... perhaps a way to kill two birds with one stone. Pleasing Ilpholin certainly takes priority over Svartha's mission. Wait, does it? Didn't Svartha say that Se...

Outdoor Movie Place "Absolutely sure," says Darko confidently, "You could never be a bother." To be fair, it takes a lot to bother Darko- his roommate is Asami, after all. But Koko especially is the human equivalent of a golden retriever puppy, and anyone bothered by her has no ...