World of Darkness: The Root of the Issue

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Persona

*The sun is shining upon these forgotten woods. A overgrown forest at the edge of the city continues to thrive as usual, but on this day a very peculiar event is taking place. Slowly a sense of dread takes over the area as a rift in time and space begins opening in the middle of these long forgotten woods. Trees begin flying into the vortex, the ground itself begins flying in as a crater is formed in the middle of this once peaceful pathway. The rift finally calms itself but the damage can be seen from far away as smoke rises from the site of the incident and the sky darkens with a shadowy mist.*

Persona

OOC: For those that do not know, this was a paused form of RP I did for a while, anyone is free to join but the combat in this place will be fully narrative. If narrative based combat isn't your thing you may not enjoy this but you are free to try none the less.

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya walks into from the trees looking up at the smoke* Christ that's a whole lotta mess... So then what are we dealing with tonight? *He draws the blade from his back holding it out as he walks towards the crater eyes darting about in search of anything off*

Sword_Hand

The chosen hero arrives! *Owain runs onto the scene, posing heroically.* It's time for a hero such as I to perform a heroic deed, and quell the maelstrom causing this anomaly! Face the power of my sword of thunder, fowl vortex! *He draws a jagged sword covered in sparks. Pointing it towards the sky, it sends a beam of electricity into the vortex.*

Persona

*The vortex convulses and distorts as the shock enters. It begins to expand and shrinks before a massive wave of dark fog bursts out, obscuring everyone's vision. When the dark fog clears a black door is left in its wake. The door appears to be made out of a strange black substance and looks to be something you'd see at the entrance to a wooden cabin.*

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya stares in shock before sighing and smacking his face* I don't know what the fuck that was meant to do but do you always send blasts of energy into random vortexes? That's an unknown probably magical effect, no telling what could happen from this. *He slows walks closer to said vortex trying to get a clear view of it* And before you ask I'm Tatsuya Suou, just your every day demon Hunter. *He smirks at the man for a moment before reaching the edge and looking down at it*

Tatsuya

OOC: Well okay maybe part of that post was pointless... Grr

Sword_Hand

Ho, an entrance has appeared! *He turns to Tatsuya.* It's a pleasure to meet you, Tatsuya. Are you here to stop this calamity as well? Excellent! Let us make haste, newfound ally! *Owain happily marches over to the door and puts his hand on the doorknob.*

Ruby_Rose

*The teenage scythe wielder appears behind owain rose petals around him out of nowhere and I walk around and aim crescent rose In it's sniper rifle configuration at the Vortex* Don't forget me!

Persona

*The second Owain places his hand on the doorknob a sense of underlying dread passes through him, whatever this door is, it's not natural.*

Arisu

*Dashing out from the tree line would be Alice. Whether it be the smoke pr the strange, dark fog that had temporarily filled the air, her attention was drawn and she has arrived to investigate. She looks upon the others and smiles.* Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thought to come. It's nice to see you again Tatsuya and... uh, whoever you guys are. *She clearly wasn't familiar with the teenager or Owain.*

Ruby_Rose

*I readily put my sights through the window not knowing what would be inside in a sense of curiosity*

Sword_Hand

*Owain dramatically recoils after touching the doorknob.* Augh, my aching blood! This door has caused my blood to boil... Whatever's behind this door must surely be a worth opponent! *He notices both Ruby and Arisu enter the scene.* Hark, fair maidens! I am known as Owain Dark, and I happen to be a chosen hero of this realm! What may I call you, my ladies?

Ruby_Rose

*I look at the swordsman and hold my hand out* My name is ruby rose!

Arisu

*Alice rubs the back of her head seemingly a little surprised by the dramatic actions of Owain.* Just call me Alice please. So what's going on here exactly? What's the deal with this gigantic crater? *She looks past Owain at the aforementioned hole in the ground.*

Sword_Hand

It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Rose, Lady Alice. Now, we must make haste! This villain needs to be dealt with swiftly! Come, allies! Let us enter this demon's lair! *Owain quickly opens the door, rushing inside while unsheathing a long curved blade.*

Persona

*The door slowly slides open at the bottom of the crater. Nothing but an expansive void of darkness can be seen within. The air around the door is cold and uninviting yet something urges you to approach.* ???: The root...the center of a world...please...

Takeno

"Whoah wait for me!" Takeno dashed through the door, clumsily holding onto her compound bow, a quiver filled with arrows wrapped around her jacket. "I take it there's no time for introductions but what the hell just happened with all that?"

Ruby_Rose

*I put crescent rose in scythe configuration and follow ready myself*

Tatsuya

*He looks at the door his face boiling in rage as he walks over to the door* Bloody wonderful Nyarly is back, asshole has been quiet for a long damm time but now I guess we're doing this, At any rate good to see ya again Alice, *He waves slightly with a bored look* And it's nice ta meet you Ruby. *He whirls towards the voice and glances at Takeno before looking back towards the door* Nah we're a little short on time, and I got no clue what the hell happened there. Anyways we going inside? *Tatsuya rests the sword on his shoulder and walks into the door*

Ruby_Rose

If we're all ready then that would be a good idea

Arisu

"Fools rush in where angels dare to tread." It's going to be one of those nights isn't it? It would seem you have an idea what's going on here so I'll put my faith into you, Tatsuya. *She steps down into the crater, looking around the site of impact before peering into the door. Although hesitant she steps through it to join up with the others that had gone through.*

Tatsuya

*He rubs his chin in thought and sighs* Well I believe it's the work of Nyarlathotep... I ever told you about him Alice? *He looks at her curiously*

Persona

*As everyone enters the door the air becomes colder and the door closes behind the group before disappearing. Soon the world comes into view, the group find themselves on a pathway within a similar looking forest to the one they were in before. The main difference between this forest and the last is that all the trees are dead and decaying and a strange growth is forming on the floor in the place of the grass. The path is made from a black stone and leads deeper into the forest. Far off into the distance, a massive black tree can be seen and it appears to move slightly.*

Ruby_Rose

Who's "nyarlathotep"?

Sword_Hand

*Owain eyes down the tree, before pointing to it with his sword.* I proclaim that the demonic tree is our target! I believe we should proceed at once! Come, friends! *He then begins to walk towards the tree, acting very on guard, although it seems a bit exaggerated.*

Migrant

*Wanders in from a side door* Huh, this isn't where that's supposed to go...

Arisu

*Alice doesn't take kindly to the sudden chilliness the environment assumes. While looking around at this altered version of what she saw outside, she notices the black tree that Owain points out before speaking to Tatsuya.* Well whoever, or whatever, this Nyarlathotep is, I assume it isn't a paragon. Anything we ought to know Tatsuya?

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Of all the things Raidou expected this morning, walking through the bathroom door of a local convenience store and ending up falling out of a smokey, black door in the middle of the sky wasn't one of them. He lands flat on his face, his bag full of drinks in plastic bottles slamming onto the ground next to him with a thud. Gouto soon follows, landing squarely on the boy's head, having taken no damage. He simply licks his paw, and turns to the group of both old and new faces.] Hey there. Sorry to drop by unannounced. [Even though his face was buried in the dirt, a groan could still be heard coming from Raidou in response to his partner's pun.]

Takeno

"Something about this place feels off already, but the big tree down there just seals the deal. How much distance do you think I can keep?"

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli is walking along a street when she senses a familiar feeling, following the feeling she ends up in front of a dark door, walking through it she ends up in front of the party Wow! What is everyone doing here? Oh! Is this a surprise party? I love surprises!

Migrant

So.... um.... what's going on here?

Tatsuya

*Tatsu looks over at the moving tree before flame gathers around him forming into Apollo, the Persona floats towards said tree a blade of fire glowing in it's right hand* My gut tells this thing is our foe for some reason... Can't imagine why that is can you guys? *His voice is laced with sarcasm as he eyes the tree* And to sum up Ruby Nyarly is my... Arch-Foe. He's all the evil in the world made real into one being, he's a master of making shadows and illusions, if something seems if I'm sure it is off keep it in mind boys an girls.

Persona

*As Owain attempt to approach the tree a small cottage blocks his way further along the path. It looks oddly clean and bright in color compared to the rest of the area. A sign is written next to the door to the cottage, "Only those with the secret ingredient may enter a contest of fate.".*

Takeno

"Sounds like a problem to me. Lotan, stay on standby but uh... well you know what to do right? I don't think Personas respond to that... just stay there!" A large, slender and vaguely humanoid figure appears beside Takeno, its head a triangular face with sharp teeth and small white eyes. While it looked intimidating, clearly Take's own competance, or rather the lack thereof, was rubbing off on it as it stood there motionless.

Arisu

For being evil this Nyarlathotep can sure draw up a crowd... Also, it's nice to see that you could drop in Raidou and... whatever your names are. *Alice seems to be totally oblivious to the pun she just made, turning her attention to the "demonic tree" as Owain so elegantly put it.* Someone's gone off towards that strange tree in the distance. If this arch-foe of your's is so crafty then perhaps we should catch up to him Tatsuya?

Sword_Hand

*Owain turns to greet the new faces.* Greeting, maidens! I go by Owain Dark, chosen hero of this land! We're off to slay a fowl demon who lay here in this forest! If you side with justice, then join us! *Owain walks to the cottage, inspecting the sign.* Hmm... a secret ingredient? A contest of fate?! Oooh, this is so exciting!! *Owain begins to squeal in excitement, before quickly regaining his composure.* Ahem, so, what might this ingredient be? Perhaps something related to this villain. Say Tatsuya, you know this fiend, correct? Perhaps you have an idea?

Nyarloli

That's right! I am Nyarlytheop! The Crawling Chaos! The embodiment of all evil! Fear me! Rawwwrr! *Nyarloli then jumps out at Ruby, trying to scare her before looking towards the tree, trying to run up to it Wow! That's a pretty tree! It's almost like I made it!

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou stands up, brushing himself off. He gives his bag of shattered drinks a small salute. In loving memory, Raidou's shopping list. With that done, he accompanies the rest of the group and investigates the tree as well.]

Migrant

Oh, so we're going to climb a tree today? Well let's get going, then. *immediately heads off toward the tree. Not entirely sure what's happening, but sure that the tree is the answer.*

Persona

*As the group wanders closer to the tree it seems to be getting farther away. Movement can be seen in the ground below, it's subtle but still visible. It appears you are not alone.*

Migrant

..... Is that tree.... moving?

Takeno

"Huh... that thing is farther away than we thought. This place must be HUGE!" Takeno kept walking forward, a single arrow in her other hand, ready to fire whenever is necessary.

Nyarloli

Trees don't move! Come here tree! *Nyarloli continues to chase the tree, oblivious to the movement and the people around her How far away is this tree? By the time I get there it's going to be dark...

Sword_Hand

Halt, friends! I believe we should attend to this cottage. Surely it must be of some import if it is simply out here in the open! *Owain motions for the group running past them to return.*

Migrant

I mean if it's moving we may never reach it..... *checks to ensure they are in fact making progress and this isn't like that level in Super Mario 64*

Arisu

Well this is certainly something. *Alice decides to look behind herself to see if any distance has been made from where the group started before she looks down to the ground. She has yet to notice the movement. Once Owain called out to them she heads over to him.* A cottage you say?

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya stops walking towards tree and looks over to the cottage* It seems to be getting further from us somehow... I'm not liking the tree that much guys let's check out something else. *He follows Owain over to the tree shock at the man thinking this far ahead clear on his face* So then I guess ya thought the same as me? Heh, nice to see somebody looking around.

Takeno

"Hey I'm totally looking around! I just didn't see that!" Despite just disproving the fact that she was looking around, Take still had a pouty frown on her face as she stomped to follow Tatsuya and Owain.

Migrant

A cottage, seriously? No, in this case, it seems like the obvious correct answer...

Persona

*Suddenly a vine covered in black goo attempts to wrap around Tatsuya's leg.*

Nyarloli

Oh! A house! I wonder if they have any food! Im getting quite hungry! *Nyarloli then gets distracted and runs towards the cottage, going inside to check it out Hello! Is anybody here!

Sword_Hand

*Owain attempts to open the door to the cottage.* Perhaps a hint lay dormant within this abode... If we cannot find any clues here, I believe it may be in out best interest to proceed forward towards that demonic tree.

Migrant

Tatsu! *attempts to slice the vine with her rapier!*

Takeno

"Sure the tree may be in our interest but how do you plan to get to it? It certainly isn't close enough for us to be able to walk there within an hour if I'm guessing right."

Persona

*The door does not budge, it appears to be locked by a mysterious force. If only you had a sign to show you the way forward.*

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya attempts to dart away from the vine... It somehow grabbing hold of his leg regardless* YO GOT A PROBLEM! *He reaches for his sword the motor roaring to life though taking a moment in which something might happen before it grows fast enough to slice through, assuming however nothing does he swings the blade into said vine*

Takeno

Take aims an arrow at the vine before taking 2 seconds to think and not pointlessly shooting it. "Lotan would be a bit too much for this... someone just help him cut the vine!"

Sword_Hand

Yeah... this isn't working. I think I was wrong. Everyone, let's move forward. Er, I mean, hear me, comrades! Let us make haste to that infernal tree! Surely it must contain the information necessary to proceed! *Owain begins walking towards the tree once more, sword in hand.*

Persona

*The vine is severed, however, the severed part of it squirms into the ground. A slight shake is felt before 3 giant plant-like creatures emerge from the ground. They screech at the group before more vines appear with small blades on the tips and wildly lunge at everyone.* **Battle Starto** **Party Turn**

Takeno

"Son of a-!" Takeno takes aim at one of the giant plant monsters, loosing an arrow at the monster, though she didn't seem to pay much attention to which part she'd be aiming at.

Arisu

*Alice turns to Migrant, figuring that there must be a pretty serious reason for shouting out Tatsuya's name. Once she notices the struggle she springs into action, especially since a battle has begun.* What in the world!? I thought this forest was dead or something! *Her persona, Seraph, descends upon her now that the enemy has shown itself. She starts off by blessing the other's, light bathing them for a moment as their offensive capabilities are enhanced.*

Sword_Hand

Ah, a foe emerges! *Owain brings his blade up, and cuts through the vine attacking him straight down the center.* Ha! You chose the wrong opponent you, er, vine! *Owain then squares up one of the plant monsters, ready to attack.*

Migrant

Oh great, seems it's alerted to us.... Hmph, well let's just start feeling this out then.... *Summons forth Fortuna, and rains PSYCHIC LASERS upon the plant monsters!*

Tatsuya

*He smirks at one of the vines as his still spinning blade roars into flames Tatsuya darting for it aiming to slice through the middle with his chainsword's teeth on fire* Alright people it's whoop ass time! *His face shows glee at being in a fight once again, clearly bored after his long absence*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou curses under his breath, drawing a tube from his harness and invoking it's power. The summoning won't conclude until then though, so he decides to double back for a bit and put some distance between himself and the enemy, just to be safe.]

Nyarloli

Oh hey, a plant monster! Okay, time to show off what I can do! *Nyarloli then waves her arms in the air, before posing like a superhero, raising her hand and windmilling it, Here we go! Nyarlytheop punch! *Nyarloli then jumps in the air, swinging her fist around like a helicopter blade before slamming it onto the snake, dealing about as much damage as a cotton candy hammer,

Persona

**End of Party Turn**

Persona

*Takeno shoots an arrow at the plant monster, it hits the stem of the creature causing its bud to fall to the ground but the end of the stem quickly grows root like legs and gets up. It begins running at Takeno as it opens up a jaw in the middle of the bud revealing sets of jagged teeth. It aims to take a bit out of her.* *Alice increases everyone's offensive power.* *Owain cuts through the attacking vine as it falls to the ground and squirms into it. He faces one of the monsters that tries to spit black goop into his face out of its bud.* *Migrant shoots off psychic laser at the three plant monsters, their stems are cut but they just get back up with strange root like appendages.* *Raidou backs away to divert enemy attention for now.* *Nyarloli unleashes a cotton candy flavored punch that...confuses the monster slightly?* **Party Turn**

Migrant

Hmm..... anyone got some fire? I'm lacking in that rather useful element. *So instead she charges at one of the monsters and tries to clean cut through the stem of it!* Like chopping wood, or something like that.

Persona

*Adding this in: Tatsuya slices one of the plants with his fiery blade, suddenly the plant begins burning strangely while still being confused from Nyarloli. Oddly it simply stands in place as it burns with a huge cut down the middle of its bud. It twitches occasionally.*

Sword_Hand

*Despite being ready for an attack, this method caught him off guard. Owain's eyes are blinded by the monster.* Augh, that's playing dirty, you stupid monster! Haaa! Die! *Owain rushes in the general direction of the plant monster that blinded him, slashing wildly.*

Takeno

"Whoah shit! Oh shit oh shit oh shit!" Takeno herself cowers as her Persona, Lotan, decides to take action itself. The Persona tries using its elongated arms to slash at the approaching plant monster, the power of its swing surely enough to stagger the opponent, but not necessarily kill it.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[In a flash of green light, Nebiros appears behind Raidou and begins covering it's human ally with blasts of dark magic while Raidou himself rushes the creature and attempts an upward slash at it's neck...thing.]

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli smiles at the strike, backing up for another Okay! How about this now! Cower before me as I strike you down! *Nyarloli then begins to charge up a giant ball of dark energy above her, looks like its gonna take about 3 episodes give her some time.

Arisu

*Seeing as everyone else is still standing strong and her blessing is now in place, Alice figures it's time to go on the offensive. She commands Seraph to let loose a volley of bless-based blasts at the evil plants.* This oughta lighten the mood! *Stop with the puns Alice like come on...*

Tatsuya

*Tatsu backs away a bit Apollo rushing forth in a firey blur, a whip of flames roars into life from the Persona's hand lashing right into the plant's bud, attempting to wrap around it and stokes the flames heating them till the color shifts to a whitish blue* Come on then burn down to ashes you bastards, I'll kill anything he's involved in!

Persona

**End of Party Turn**

Persona

*As Migrant cuts through the stem the part that has been cut off squirm and burrow into the ground while more root like appendages grows from the monster.* *Owain tries to wildly slash at the monster and ends up cutting it a bit but it just backs away before trying to bite Owain in the leg.* *Takeno's Persona slashes at the monster causing it to reel back in pain and staggering it.* *Raidou goes forth and cuts down the plant monster as it's staggered and cuts through its stem and bud in an upward slash. Black petals begin falling everywhere as the center face of the beast is revealed, well in two pieces anyway. Its true face is vaguely humanoid with sharp jagged teeth and beady red eyes.* *Nyarloli begins charging a spirit bo- I mean, a Nyarly Bomb.* *Alice unleashes a volley of spell based attack, however, they seem to be ineffective against the burning plant and only end up hitting the one biting at Owain.* *Tatsuya stokes the flames of the plant monster but something seems off. Suddenly the black goop covering the monster begins sparking and the plant explodes into a mass of fire and burning pain. The explosion blasts everyone away from what they're currently doing as a massive amount of force is unleashed from the plant.* **End of Battle**

Takeno

Takeno wiped her forehead and sighed, adjusting her headphones on her head. "What were those things...? You know what, I don't want to know I just want to get moving and forget that ever happened." As her Persona disappears, she'd trudge off, obviously a little shaken from the encounter.

Migrant

*Rolls backwards from the force of the blast* Ooof, oof, oof, ow, off.... *rolls to a stop after a moment* Ugh.... so.... about that cottage....

Sword_Hand

*Owain finally gets the goop off his face, only to be met with a bite to the leg and a fiery explosion. He stands up, sheathing his blade.* We... phew... we did it..! Yay..! *Owain takes a seat on the ground.*

Persona

*The body of one monster lays next to Raidou, a strange root is sticking out of its head. In the middle of the explosion, two burnt plant corpses can be seen unmoving.*

Takeno

"Are you guys going to be okay? I don't think my Persona can heal you up but I do keep a first aid kit in my bag!"

Migrant

I've endured worse....

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli gets blasted backward, tumbling away before getting up, rubbing her head Ow! What was that! You big meanie! *Nyarloli then walks back to the group

Sword_Hand

I-I'm fine... I just need to... haaah... catch my breath... That last attack took more effort than it should've... *Owain lays on his back.*

Takeno

"Just let me know if I can do something, okay? I'll have your back."

Arisu

*Alice ends up face down after that last blast, her persona departing as it figures the injuries sustained were minor at best. After a few moments of discomfort Alice would push herself up with a groan.* A couple minutes in and I already feel like I need a bath. Uuugh... How is everyone else holding up? *She rises to her feet and brushes off whatever ooze had stuck to her after the explosion.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Nebiros stays active, floating next to Raidou. The summoner meanwhile flies backwards from the explosion and lands next to the aforementioned corpse. Curious, he Decides to bite the bullet and examine the root, or rather has Nebiros do it. This job is probably better suited to a demon anyway.]

Tatsuya

*The flames wash over Tatsuya harmlessly... As the blast wave still slams into him sending the man flying backwards because explosions are not just fire. He staggers up groaning, a few bruises showing up on him * Tch what a pain in the ass, Now then Salvation. *A tall humanoid made of light appears behind Tatsuya as a healing light washes over the party, Tatsuya's voice clearly uninterested* As fun as these assholes were I think we should get going guys, come on time's a wasting as we sit here. *He puts his sword away and walks towards the cottage his eyes and head darting around the forest for signs of movement*

Migrant

*Gets up and follows Tatsu* Okay, we're just diving right in here.

Persona

*Nebiros plucks the root with some effort, despite the rest of the plant having a sickly black oily color, the root is surprisingly a vibrant yellow. It almost feels like a sacred treasure of sorts.*

Takeno

"Right. Lead the way." Takeno follows Tatsuya pretty closely, her bow poised just incase those plant monsters weren't alone.

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then gets up and follows Tatsuya into the cottage, stomach grumbling Hopefully, they made lots of spaghetti! Or really any food!

Persona

*The cottage lays before everyone but the secret ingredient is still needed to enter. Without it, the door remains shut.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou takes the root from his demon companion, examining it closely. He decides to put it away for now, thinking it may come in handy later, He follows Tatsuya toward the cottage, sheathing his sword as he walks.]

Takeno

"You're kidding! This thing still won't open? Anyone try punching it down yet?"

Migrant

A secret ingredient, huh...? Maybe a doorknob?

Tatsuya

Don't trust it if they did kid, could be... *He sighs and turns around* Whelp shit guess we have ta... *He sets a block of C4 down at the door walking way and setting it off once everyone else gets out of range* Doubt it works but can't hurt ta try. *Tatsuya begins looking around the clearing as he tries to get closer to the tree, assuming that his bomb didn't work*

Persona

*Suddenly multiple eyes appear on the door along with a mouth. From the mouth a long purple tongue extends and wraps around the C4, pulling it in. The mouth consumes the C4 and then grumbled unhappily.* Mouth: Damn kids and their explosives. At least have some class, this is far too spicy...

Migrant

Tatsu are you serious!? *backs away from the C4* This place is pretty clear about doing things you're told to do. Did you see the part where it tried to drag us into blank TVs before?

Arisu

I was about to ask Tatsuya about the C4 but... D-did that door just talk!? *Having taken cover from the blast and generally surprised Tatsuya would even carry around such a dangerous device, she is only more shocked to find that the cottage door is now talking to them.*

Takeno

"A door with a mouth?! And eyes?! I... have seen this before, that's just like an old story or something. Weird that there's one here. I guess that explains why it wasn't moving." Takeno places an arrow in her quiver, resting a hand on her hip and squinting at the door.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou considers asking the door a knock-knock joke, but he figures that'd be in bad taste to doorkind. Instead, he takes the root out, and sees if it can fit in the keyhole, or anywhere on the door, really.]

Nyarloli

Wow, a talking door! It's like a fairy tail! Hello, Mr.Door! *Nyarloli then walks up to the door talking to it I am Nyarlytheop the Crawling Chaos! Can you let me in! Im starving!

Persona

*The eyes focus in half on Nyarloli and half on the root.* Mouth: I am starving as well...and it seems dinner just arrived. *The tongue extends towards the root and begins wrapping around Raidou's hands almost as if to pull him in as well.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou turns to his allies, a clear look of anguish present on his face. Gouto would probably be laughing right now if Raidou hadn't already grabbed the cat by the collar and jumped into the door's mouth.]

Tatsuya

*He chuckles at the fear of the others* Christ you kids freaking out over a little military grade weaponry, course I got bombs killing is my job description. *He rushes over to Raidou grabbing the man's shoulders and pulling with all his might, Apollo appears behind Tatsuya grabbing hold of the summoner and also yanking backwards* I am not letting you eat people, just take the root and go on will ya? *He raises an eyebrow at the door as they continue to pull*

Persona

*The mouth extends wide open as many tongues begin grabbing onto everyone and trying to pull them in.*

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya sighs as he notices Raidou was already gone, simply shaking his head and leaping into the door after his rather fool hardy friend*

Nyarloli

Wow! I don't remember any fairy tale ending like this! Here we go! *Nyarloli then hops in, oblivious to the dangers

Arisu

*Seeing that Raidou had already jumped in she was hoping that he'd find a way to open the door from within so that she could enter in a more... elegant fashion, she supposed.* I am not okay with this!! *She was pulled in by the tongue.*

Takeno

Takeno looks around after briefly panicking at the fact that she was getting eaten by the door. After she noticed that everyone seemed to be giving themselves to it, she didn't bother resisting and let herself get drawn in.

Persona

*The door sucks the group in before the mouth closes and the eyes all fade away. A brief darkness takes over everyone for a while before they wake up in a pitch black room. Around the room a few counters, a sink, a stove, and a fridge can be slightly seen, however, none of them feel quite right.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou lands on one knee, and Guoto lands on his head. He pats his partner's head, the poor cat seems to be motion sick. Nebiros is returned to it's tube, and Belial comes out to replace it. The demon lights a small flame, hoping to illuminate the dark room.]

Arisu

*Alice was still a little traumatized by the massive tongue that had enveloped her so her first instinct is to recompose herself. Once she has she'd look around the room, or rather at what she can even make out as it was rather dark, before stopping her eyes on the fridge.* This just keeps getting weirder. Then again I suppose I've already seen stranger things since we all came through that door. Now what could be in here? *She approached the fridge and opened the door.*

Migrant

Ugh... great... look away for a little bit and a house eats us....

Takeno

Takeno sits up and rubs her head, letting out a few uncomfortable groans. "What just happened? Where are we? D-Did we get inside the house finally?"

Persona

*Upon opening the fridge, there appears to be a small bin full of the same roots that were seen before. The rest of the fridge is oddly empty but strange stains can be seen on the shelf of the fridge. The light of the demon seems to light area but the closer the light gets to any surface the more staticky it appears to get.*

Migrant

So... what do we do now? Have to get out of here? *looks for any doors.*

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then strolls up to the fridge, skipping along and poking Arisu Hey hey, is there anything yummy in there? I'm starving! *Nyarloli's stomach then grumbles again, screeching out for sustenance

Takeno

"C-Can we even get out? I don't think we fully understand how we got in."

Tatsuya

*He lands on his feet dusting himself and going over to check the sink and stove a small fire lighting up in his right hand as he walks* Huh, guess that's one way in but for some reason I'm not really liking this place. And if we did or not doesn't matter Green, place is still dangerous.

Migrant

There's always an exit... question is where....

Arisu

*Alice decides to remove the bin of roots from the fridge and place them down on the floor. She'd look closely to the stains but unless she could actually figure out what substance it was that made the stains then she'd simply step back and close the fridge.* More of these roots but I wouldn't advise that you eat these little girl.

Persona

*A set of lights suddenly shines onto the counter and whoever may be standing by it as music starts playing in the background. A distorted applause is heard as well before words appear to float in mid air in the lights. The words read, "Shadow Forest Home Cooking". Suddenly a figure appears in from the camera that wasn't there before.* Nyarly: Hello my adoring fans. Today we have a very special edition of our normally broadcast show. In today's episode, we've boughten back some old friends along with some new ones. So, contestants, ready to hear the rules of our wonderful show?

Migrant

Oh, great.... this again. Honestly, Nyarly, I'm surprised you care this much about Television.

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then sees the lights and literally jumps up and down with excitement, waving around Oh! We are on TV! Hello everyone! I'm Nyarlytheop! The one and only Crawling Chaos! Are we cooking food? I don't know how to cook though, I guess it can't hurt to try!

Arisu

*Alice, having previously been focused on the fridge, jumps a little as noises are suddenly made and Nyarly announces himself.* J-jeez!! First he sends plants after us and now he puts us on... what is this? A cooking show? Was this all just an elaborate prank?

Persona

*A laughs tracks plays in an extremely distorted tone.* Nyarly: Well, miss Idol of the Nexus, I must entertain my people. I have a whole world to keep entertained now after all and soon I'll have two. But enough idle chat, it's time to explain the rules of our show. You all have an hour to successfully create whatever is displayed upon that screen using our special ingredient. *Nyarly points to a screen that somehow appeared from nowhere in the corner of the room.* Nyarly: Fail to make it and you die, simple enough or would you like me to go over the details of your death? I'd be more than happy to.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou has an obvious scowl on his face, but his only real option is to play along with Nyarly's game.]

Migrant

Two? Oh, so I take it you heard about the Rift, huh? So much for it being peaceful, after all. *Mutters something about a bee. Or maybe the letter B. Who knows?*

Nyarloli

Oh yes! How will I die! I mean, I don't think I can die, but I can try! How about Tatsuya Sudou! He's really mean!

Takeno

"We're on a lethal cooking contest. I don't think this could get any weirder if it tried... Whatever, how do we go about this? For once I don't think our Personas can get us out of this."

Persona

*Nyarly looks at Migrant with a devious grin.* Nyarly: No...The rift is far too small and empty for me. Are you unaware of where you ended up when you stepped through that door? This is my world now, a copy of the Nexus I made just for all of you. Of course, I needed to make some obvious changes as you may have seen outside. Soon I will take the Nexus as well when I'm done building my army of shadows that is... *Nyarly begins disappearing as a counter on the screen begins ticking down.* Good luck...I do hope you all die horribly...

Migrant

.... Oh, great, now we have his own world to deal with. This'll no doubt end with some "fusion." Anyway let's get this over with.

Persona

*On the screen, a cake is displayed as the fridge snaps shut and begins shaking wildly.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou rolls his shoulders, this multiverse stuff is still a bit much for him to get a handle on. Then again, he's dealt with arguably weirder things, this isn't a big deal.]

Nyarloli

Oh! Are we making a cake! I love cakes! Um... what do we need for cakes again? *Nyarloli then notices the fridge shut and waddles over to it, trying to open it to see what's inside

Arisu

*Alice steps away from the fridge once it starts reacting. She puts her hands up as if expecting it to lash out at her or something.* This is going to be awful. I wouldn't really consider myself a master chef...

Migrant

Oh, a cake? This'll be easy~ Now then, we'll need some flour...

Takeno

"I'll help out as much as I can, but I can't tell you I've ever baked a cake. Now what the hell would an evil master of shadows want a cake for?" Takeno walks over to the fridge, getting on her toes and squinting to get a look inside.

Persona

*The fridge stops shaking as Nyarloli walks over and tries opening it. At first the fridge struggles to open but eventually, it does. Within are...ingredients, maybe? Half of them appear to be...moving, ew....Anyway, on the top shelf is a mortar and pestle along with a note.*

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya sighs and simply raises a middle finger at Nar* Geez buddy I'm not sure if your slipping or what but Back in my day your plots were a lot better... Also hey kid what's that you said about the dammed shrine burner? *He casually walks over to the fridge checking for ingredients* I'm no fan of Sudou myself in fact... I'd call him a bitter enemy. *Tatsuya's eyes light up with flame a bit as he hums to himself* Oh and uh I'm pretty good at cooking so... Shit he probably knows that.

Nyarloli

Okay! Lets see here! We have food! What goes in cakes? *Nyarloli then starts to dig into the fridge, throwing ingredients around until she grabs the mortar and pestle, taking a look at the note Oh wow! What's this say!

Takeno

"Are those... moving?! Oh no... oh please tell me we're not going to have to eat that..."

Migrant

Oh boy.... shadow ingredients. *looks for anything that might be grain-like...*

Arisu

He didn't specify that we all need to make our own so hopefully he won't say anything if we all work together to make one. *Upon noticing the ingredients Alice gets a little skeeved out. She keeps her distance from the fridge especially seeing that Tatsuya is already messing around in it.* This is going to be quite an interesting cake. If we can even call it that once it's done...

Nyarloli

Shrine burner? He never burnt down any shrines, he just crushed my gingerbread house that one time, and then stuck it in the oven until it was charred to black... I miss that gingerbread house...

Persona

Note: -Most cakes have flour...Grind the roots up, that should do it. -Right, uh, smaller shadows taste good right? Yeah just use those to add flavor. -Dirt... -(This line is completely illegible.) (The note is written in messy handwriting and covered in various stains.)

Takeno

"Hey, he showed us the cake right? How are we going to make a normal cake out of this... lard..." Takeno looked down at her hands, thankfully having worn a pair of gloves. She seemed reluctant to even get those dirty.

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then stares at the note for a good few minutes, muttering to herself Most cakes have... flower... gr-in-d... grind! the roots up... Smaller sh-a-dows... shadows! What's a shadow again? Oh right! Dirt... Wow! I cant read this at all! This barely looks like English!

Migrant

Dirt? I don't think a pie takes dirt, or meat...

Tatsuya

*He shrugs and begins absently grinding roots* Maybe in your world kid, in mine he burned down a shrine with Maya and I inside. She broke us out, I... *He pauses for a moment, deciding to be slightly more child friendy than normal with Narloli* I uh made sure he couldn't hurt us anymore.

Persona

*A voice can be heard echoing through the walls.* Nyarly: 40 minutes remaining...

Migrant

Um, um um um um.... don't cakes also need milk?

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou pats Tatsuya on the back reassuringly, and looks in the fridge for those smaller shadows that were mentioned.]

Arisu

Wow time really flies when you're baking a cake... What are we supposed to do with these shadows? Aren't you supposed to mix everything into a bowl before putting it in a pan to bake?

Persona

*The smaller shadows take the form of small burnt humans. Their skin is charcoal black and they can barely open their eyes. They seem to squirm slightly but are contained within a jar.*

Tatsuya

*He finishes grinding up the roots and walks over to the sink* Well if you want them to not be shit then yes, but eh I'll cut some corners here. *Tatsu smirks and looks around for a bowl to start filling with water* It's not as though we can't use water in place of milk... It'll just be utterly crap.

Persona

*A bowl appeared within the sink along with a mixer that seemingly has no chord attached to it.*

Nyarloli

Who knows! Not me! Lets see here! *Nyarloli then grabs a human and begins to smash it, speaking to Tatsu as she does Oh really! Sudou kinda broke my gingerbread house that I built, he even broke all the cracks so I couldn't make any more even if I wanted to! He's a big jerk!

Migrant

Um.... well okay you guys get that ready and put it in the bowl here, and then I'll mix it up!

Takeno

"40 minutes?! You've gotta be joking! I really don't wanna die like this." Take's hands started shaking a little, though she took a few deep breaths to try and calm herself down. "What step are we on?"

Tatsuya

*He chuckles and picks up the mixer checking to see if it works* Yeah kid he's a huge jerk alright... Let's just say I'm not worried about the one I knew though, not anymore. *Tatsuya smiles sadly as battles long gone come to mind*

Arisu

Wait did we even think to pre-heat the oven!? *Alice rushes over to the stove that had been untouched since they arrived in the room. She'd first open the bottom of it to make sure nothing else was inside preoccupying it before closing it back up and turning the knob in order to get it started.*

Persona

*The mixer seems to work with nothing powering it, convenient as this cottage probably has no electricity.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou is obviously a bit caught off guard by the...odd ingredients. He opens the jar, and tries to decide whether he should cut them or anything. He decides is for the best to at least kill them before making food out of them. He begins methodically crushing their little heads between the counter and the butt of his revolver's wooden grip.]

Nyarloli

Okay then Tatsuya! Now lets see here! *Nyarloli continues to crush humans with her hands, she barely has enough strength to do so however, but it still works eventually

Persona

Nyarly: 10...9...8...7...6...5...

Migrant

Also, Tatsu, maybe we should NOT use water and make a bad cake? Like I'd rather not see what his plans are for killing us.

Tatsuya

Wait shit... Water isn't going to work, overly runny. *He sighs and pulls a dagger out of his coat* So then I guess we're using something else. Anybody here carrying thick liquid for no reason at all? *He glances around at them pointedly not stating what his next plan is*

Persona

Nyarly: 4...3...2...1...and my game of random countdown from 10 is over...hey, why are you all sweating. It's just a game, right?

Nyarloli

Wow! That wasn't really a fun game though! Maybe next time can we play rock paper scissors? I'm really good at that game!

Migrant

You think I carry liquids with me? Where do you think I was, a soda machine?

Takeno

"Just a game he says, I'd say the stakes are pretty high for just a game, wouldn't you agree?!"

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou finishes his work, and tosses a handful of the now deceased shadows into the bowl by the sink. He wipes his brow, and turns to Tatsuya with a shrug, almost as if asking what he plans to do.]

Arisu

Unless he was cheating or fooling with us it certainly hadn't been forty minutes! What a lousy trick... *Having set the oven she went over to the counter where Raidou was dealing with the shadows. She didn't want to interrupt but stayed nearby in case her assistance was required.*

Migrant

Someone should figure out what the heck dirt could mean.

Nyarloli

Ooh! Are we making a mud cake? I love making those! Let me see! *Nyarloli then drops the mush of shadows on a counter, the goo dripping onto the floor as Nyarloli walks away, looking at the ground trying to find some dirt

Takeno

"Soil? I don't know what else it could mean by 'dirt." Takeno looked around, rubbing the back of her neck out of stress. "Things are going okay, yeah?"

Tatsuya

*He raises his middle fingers at Nyarlathotep* Oh go fuck yourself ya bastard! I've had enough of your bullshit to last me several lifetimes I swear to God! *The man grumbles about people not having Random soda before grabbing the mortar once again and grabbing some shadows to grind into goop* It'll have ta do I guess... *He smashes away at them quickly turning the things to paste*

Migrant

Besides that weird mentioning of dirt, not sure how much better it could be going. That and we need some liquid. But I think Tatsu's pulling double duty there?

Arisu

Nyarlathotep doesn't actually expect us to go out and get some dirt right? Is it even possible to step outside to get it? If only the rest of that note wasn't messed up maybe it'd give us a hint!

Migrant

Dirt... dirt.... *double checks the fridge for anything dirty, grown in dirt, or just colored like dirt.*

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou almost considers trying to break out, but brushes the idea aside. There's no way it would be that easy., this is Nyarlathotep we're talking about, after all. He brushes some dirt off of his cloak that came from the explosion into his hand, it's not much but it's not like the piece of paper clarified how much dirt they needed. He brushes the little bit of dirt into the bowl, before shrugging as if to say "good enough".]

Takeno

"This is some messed up shit! Vague letters telling us what to do and if we don't we die? That's bullshit!" Take clenched her fist and grit her teeth.

Persona

Nyarly: How's the baking going? Have you begun cooking the cake yet? Time is running out, for the show and for your lives.

Migrant

Oh crap, um.... get your stuff in the bowl, dammit!

Tatsuya

*He tosses everything into a bowl before quickly pouring it into the pan and setting it in an oven* Alright then now we just see how it bakes... Badly being the answer of course but hey maybe it'll be fine.

Takeno

"Well let's just hope taste doesn't factor into it. I almost doubt it but even still..."

Nyarloli

Okay! I know it's going to be amazing! I can't wait to eat it! *Nyarloli's stomach the growls again, reminding her to eat something soon

Migrant

We are so dead....

Arisu

Well... At the very least we did everything the note told us to do. He can't disqualify us for that can he? *Alice crosses her arms, her eyes glancing between the timer and the oven now.*

Migrant

.... Would Nyarly actually be dumb enough to... *checks the oven quick for a finished cake*

Persona

*A short while passes as the cake bakes within the oven.* Nyarly: And time is just about up... *A sounds can be heard from the oven. Nyarly reappears within the room.* Nyarly: So, how did everything go? Ready to all die?

Takeno

"Oh how generous of our host to arrive." Takeno stuck her tongue out and crossed her arms, her teeth gritting.

Tatsuya

*He smirks at Nyarlathotep and pulls the cake out* Like you could kill me even if we hadn't finished? *Tatsuya laughs before setting it down on the counter* Please Nyarly you should know better by now! I'm like... A very bad case of cancer. You can't get rid of me for good no matter what! *He snickers at the so called God and looks at the no doubt terrible cake*

Migrant

No, not really. Just waiting for some inevitable contrived bullshit to save us.

Persona

*Nyarly looks down at the cake disappointed.* Seems you did finish. *He smirks deviously.* Well, perhaps you'd like to taste your own creation? I insist, after all... *Nyarly gestures towards the camera.* The audience deserves a good show....

Arisu

*Alice can't help but grin at what Tatsuya said. Even though she's supposed to be on his and the other's side she can't let that one slide.* So what you're saying is that you're cancerous Tatsuya? Oh man this whole ordeal is hard to take seriously at times. Did we win yet oh "gracious host?" *Her question was directed at Nyarlathotep.*

Nyarloli

Yes! Woot! *Nyarloli then reaches into the cake and tries to take a piece, eating it

Persona

*Nyarly laughs at Alice's question.* Yes, you did win. Would you like your prize?

Takeno

"Had a feeling..." Takeno paused and tried to think the situation, though her subtlety with stalling was non-existent.

Tatsuya

Haha oh come now you bastard, I couldn't take such a wonderful creation meant for our host! *He waves towards the cake smirking at Nyarlathotep* I insist you have some.

Migrant

After all, host first.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou can't help but smirk at Tatsuya's balls, mocking the Crawling Chaos like that.]

Persona

No, I'm quite full really. Your panic, fear, and frustration were quite satisfying. I say it's time for the grand finally though. *Nyarly disappears as the walls of the cottage begin closing in on the group. The lights flicker on and off and the cake has disappeared.* Behold! Your prize for winning!

Arisu

If my prize is to live then yes I'll take it. As for eating the cake well, it'd seem that the little girl is enjoying it too much so I'll just let her have it. Besides, I think the others would rather you try it first. *She nods in agreement with this recommendation.*

Migrant

*Sits tight and waits....* He said we won, thus something is going to happen besides the walls closing in. That was only if we lost...

Nyarloli

Aw... I wasn't done with that yet... You had better give me something else to eat later! *Nyarloli then begins to pout as she sits down on the floor, crossing her arms

Takeno

"I'm not even surprised. Lotan! I'm trusting you with this!" Take summoned her persona, trying to use its elongated arms to hold the walls, though it's strength could only last so long.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Gouto looks around, eyes wide.] Oh no, anything this guy likes is something bad for us.

Persona

*The walls begin closing in when suddenly a voice can be heard.* ???: Do you have the will to try and survive or are you simply going to wait for a miracle?

Migrant

Huh? Who are you....?

Tatsuya

*He laughs as Lucifer bursts forth trying to rip through the walls the wall with it's claws smashing the bladed hands into it over and over in an attempt to get behind the wall and tear it apart from there*. Sit and wait!? *Tatsuya shakes his head grinning* Ain't the first time this bastard has cheated me won't be the last! *The Persona's pace picks up as dark energy covers it's claws* I'm not gonna die here though! As long as Nyarlathotep is still around I won't die. *He glares at the walls watching his Persona before ripping the blade off his back and slashing into it himself* But you probably already know that right!?

Persona

*The voice seems to ignore Migrant.* ???: You must reach the core. This was only a simple ruse, a game played by the crawling chaos and a game you must avoid. So, answer me, do you want to live or will you accept your death here?

Takeno

"Hell yeah I wanna live! What does 'reach the core' even mean!?"

Arisu

As much as I'd like to think this one is just another trick I'd rather not be sorry later, so yes! Can't speak for the others but I do want to live! *Knowing that her own strength would do little, if not nothing, to actually stop the walls, she starts to look around the room for another way out. She doesn't really know what to look for when it comes to a "core" but she figures the first step to finding it will be around here.*

Migrant

The core, huh....? The core of this world... or the Nexus... *Gasp!* *Sudden, wordless, barrage of PSYCHIC LASERS! ASSAULTING UR WALLZ!*

Nyarloli

Wow! Pretty! *Nyarloli then watches in amazement of everyone striking the walls, deciding to get up herself and hit the wall, it's not effective at all but its the thought that counts

Persona

*The walls are undamaged by the attacks and continue closing in, suddenly a blue door appears and opens up, releasing swarms of blue butterflies.* ???: I will save you...but you must help me in exchange...you...must...save me...

Migrant

Butterflies and blue doors...? Why do I feel like this is important somehow.... *Mig can't put her finger on why but she immediately goes through the door.*

Takeno

"Whoah! Watch your fire! Ech! Lotan once more!" The Persona tries to block off the walls once more, this time with even more force.

Tatsuya

Tch fine then Philemon, what do ya need thus time Damm butterfly freak!? *His tone is vaguely annoyed, but rather familiar as though greeting an old friend*

Takeno

Upon seeing the blue door, Take runs over, her Persona dissipating with her departure. "This just keeps getting crazier!"

Arisu

Yet even more strange doors. But those butterflies I want to say are familiar... Or maybe I'm just overthinking it and am extremely relieved to see something so harmless. *With no other options presented to her she hurries through the door. that has opened.*

Persona

???: Sorry, but I am not Philemon...

Nyarloli

Wow! That's a nice door! *Nyarloli then walks over to the door, checking it out as she has never seen such a strange doir

Tatsuya

*He looks at the door with interest* Hmm if not... Igor? I can't think of many people who'd be behind that door. *He shrugs and walks over going inside while looking around cautiously*

Persona

*Within the room the atmosphere changes greatly. There's a feeling of familiarity that can't quite be explained. The room is a solid grey color with hints of blue here and there. A swarm of blue butterflies swims around the room in circles making it hard to see. An obscured figure sits in a chair at the end of the room.* ???: Welcome, this is my room. It's easier for me to speak here. I'm glad you all decided to trust me.

Migrant

I don't know why... but I expected more blue....

Takeno

"In all fairness, it was either listen to you or get squished, but I'm glad that you came along."

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then sees the butterflys, ignoring the voice she runs up and tries to catch one in her hands Come here! I wont hurt you!

Arisu

Couldn't have put it better myself... erm, sorry I still don't know your name. Although I am curious, just where are we? And who are you? I'd say that's a fair trade for having trusted you enough to come here.

Raidou Kuzunoha

[Raidou still seems a bit on edge, but he's certainly more relaxed now. Gouto looks around the room.] This place feels familiar. Like the shrine back home, it feels safe.

Tatsuya

Agreed, I've never seen this place before yet that door... Definitely the one to the Velvet Room, now then if not the one who dwells between dream and reality or Igor then who pray tell might you be? *He raises an eyebrow trying to get a closer look at the figure*

Persona

???: A name? I've long since forgotten that...I feel like someone once gave me one. I don't remember though. This room is a place between the world you call the Nexus and the World of Darkness. As for what I am, I'm just someone lost between good and evil, someone who's long since been forgotten, and someone who simply has been welling as another aspect of the crawling chaos. To be blunt I'm not sure who I am anymore, but I know that this "World of Darkness" knows only pain. If this world's purpose is fulfilled...the place you all came from will...well, I'm sure you can guess what will happen.

Tatsuya

Don't need ya ta tell me how Nar works no... *He sighs and looks around the room searching for the piano that feels like it should be here* So then what exactly do you need us to do? Because I'm always happy to screw over the Crawling Chaos but hard to do without details.

Migrant

*Closes her eyes and grins* Ah, that makes perfect sense now.... Well, if you want to stop Nyarly then I guess we need your help.

Takeno

"No name? Would you like a name? I doubt I could come up with something good but I'm sure it'll be much more convenient."

Nyarloli

*Nyarloli then snaps her head towards the voice, speaking in a hushed voice You aren't... you aren't gonna kill me are you?

Persona

???: Most dimensions that are made to infinitely expand have a core. A point in which everything spirals out from, this world is no different. But this core is infected by darkness, such darkness will never allow this world to be saved...I want out of this place and I'm willing to pay any price at this point. Too long have I been in pain from this world...If you cannot purify the core then, please...Destroy it and end this world.

Tatsuya

*He looks over at the girl and smacks his face* Not you kid! Gahh didn't you hear that asshole out there going on about being Nyarlathotep? That's the guy I keep telling ya about! I've got nothing against you.

Migrant

Well, I guess this gives us a goal. Fix or pull out the core, and all our Nyarly problems go away. And this may give me valuable insight into how the Nexus' core works....

Takeno

"Purify the core and all the dark goes away. Sounds simple enough, if really vague. I'm gonna guess it's up to us to find the core and all?"

Nyarloli

Oh.. okay! Its just that we have the same name! I get confused alot!

Arisu

Not too sure how to feel about tampering with a world. Seems kind of out of reach for a mortal... But I suppose we have no other options. "Do or die" as they say and I certainly don't intend to die. Do we have any ideas as to how to find this thing or how to destroy it?

Migrant

Nyarly already tampered with this world, so we're just setting things right. *Somewhere, someone is making note of that to use against mig in the future*

Persona

???:Thank you, for now, you all must leave...This place has grown unstable now that he knows you're here. If you stay any longer, you'll put yourselves in unnecessary danger. I...I need to rest...maintaining guests here takes much of my strength... *A white door appears in the corner of the room.* I...feel...like I've known some of you a long time...it's such a strange feelings... *The figure remains silent, it seems they're asleep. Blue butterflies begin clustering around them.*

Migrant

Yes.... I think you do. Leblanc, wasn't it? *Heads out the white door*

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya shrugs waving off concerns of things being above mortals* Like I care what seems outta reach! If something is too high up then just jump even higher! And if that doesn't work then ya find something else! *He smirks at the figure and nods cheerfully* Hell yeah I'll tear that bastard's stuff up one way or another count on it! *He walks through the door humming something* Hehe this was certainly interesting wasn't it? Glad we may have learned what to do about that little world of darkness.

Nyarloli

Mmm! Okay! See you around Mr.Talking Butterfly! *Nyarloli then walks out of the door

Takeno

Take steps out the door after making a lazy wave. Despite her lax behavior it was pretty clear she had no clue what was going on.

Persona

OOC: And thus concludes this chapter in the World of Darkness. Tune in next time for chills, thrills, and maybe some other stuff, I don't know.

Arisu

How stubborn of you Tatsuya... If everyone knew their place then maybe things like this wouldn't happen? Ah well, a chat for another time. *With that said Alice follows the others out through the door.*

Tatsuya

*Tatsu shoots Alice an irrtate look before smirking at her* And perhaps if everyone "knew their place" our mostly pitiful race would have been wiped out long ago because nobody was willing to stand up to asshole Gods? *He raises a hand to his chin in thought* Wait no that's just a fact Alice, tch. If you want to tell me people should know their place I'll kindly tell ya to fuck off. Knowing your place. *He laughs and puts his hands in his pockets clearly amused* Nah that's just not for me.