Your name is Johan, a taxi driver that unfortunately attracted the strange and bizarre. And you were currently on a date. Or what may as well be one.>"So, you work here part-time?" A relatively safe topic. >"I've noticed you're pretty dedicated to being a mime. What got you into it?" You could get a better look into her personality this way. >"How are you feeling?" She looks fine today, but last you saw her her eyes seemed tired and sad about the place she pantomimed in going up in flames. >Write-in.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 03 Jan 2025 03:21:27 No. 6169410 Report Quoted By:
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>>6169408 >"How are you feeling?" She looks fine today, but last you saw her her eyes seemed tired and sad about the place she pantomimed in going up in flames. Anonymous
>>6169408 >"How are you feeling?" She looks fine today, but last you saw her her eyes seemed tired and sad about the place she pantomimed in going up in flames. It's considerate. Let's start with that. I DO want to segue at some point into figuring out of she's mute or just a super dedicated mime, though.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sat 04 Jan 2025 15:56:22 No. 6170153 Report Quoted By:
>>6169501 >>6169693 >How She Feels Writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 05 Jan 2025 02:31:52 No. 6170557 Report Sorry for taking so long. I was unexpectedly busy today.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 05 Jan 2025 02:34:58 No. 6170559 Report >>6170557 Mimi once again had a concerned look. Her face is dangerously close to yours as she scrutinized you with utmost seriousness. You explain that you'd been lost in thought once again, this time the information makes her pout a little. You don't blame her, <span class="mu-b">it is rude to daydream when in front of others.</span>
<span class="mu-g">"Maybe I should be the one asking if you're alright"</span> is what a sideglance of hers communicated to you. <span class="mu-r">You were tempted to just tell her everything that had, from when you'd taken Lucian to the airport onto this very moment, right then and there.</span>
The mime then looks like she recalled something. Mimi then pointed at your ribs, as though asking how they healed so quickly.
>"This might sound crazy..." Try to explain the dream to Mimi. >"I went to sleep and the next morning they were suddenly all better." Omit the surreal experience. >"That reminds me, I noticed you were careful to hug me in a way that didn't hurt my ribs. How did you know?" Flip the question on her. (Share your experiences in the dream anyway? Y/N) >Write-in. And after you answered that, there was still more you'd like to talk about.
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>Attempt to figure out why she's so quiet. >Ask her more about herself. >Just make smalltalk about meaningless things to pass the time. >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6170559 >"This might sound crazy..." Try to explain the dream to Mimi. I figure Mimi is good at reading body language, and that's how she noticed we were hurting somewhere specific. Especially because she was around when we sustained the injuries, right?
>Ask her more about herself. >Attempt to figure out why she's so quiet. Both. Segue into it.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 07 Jan 2025 16:14:44 No. 6171880 Report >>6170583 >>6170603 >Crazy Sounding Story >Her Quiet Self Writing.
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>>6171880 Welcome back! Bit of a lull. All well, QM?
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 07 Jan 2025 23:20:24 No. 6172068 Report >>6172000 Thank you!. I've been taking what that anon said to me last thread about not burning myself out to heart. Don't worry, I'm not going to flake, and I'll try to get faster (unless I'm feeling sick or tired).
Besides, I've been tired since New Year's and trying to get back into usual irl work groove. ----
<span class="mu-r">"This might sound crazy..."</span>
You explain to her the dream you had. The monk, the waters, the mirror, the sun, everything. You tried to emphasize how vivid and <span class="mu-i">real</span> it all felt.
She motioned with her hands every once in a while if when requesting further clarification, and nodded when understanding something surreal you said.
When you were done, you felt somewhat worried about her final reaction. <span class="mu-b">You are not sure why you should care.</span> Yet still you do.
Mimi looked at you expectantly, face practically asking you to tell some more dreams dreams of yours. <span class="mu-g">You felt a little relieved.</span>
And you did so. From talking to strange businessmen, to following a song, to a prairie with a box of ammunition.
You found her looking at you with a strange expression. You could basically read her thoughts from her expression <span class="mu-g">"He doesn't look like he's lying."</span> <span class="mu-b">You should feel insulted, should you not?</span> Yet you still don't. Her pensive look is rather cute.
"I does sound crazy, doesn't it?" you finally say.
Mimi looks annoyed at that comment <span class="mu-g">"It's not crazy! Those dreams sounded cool."</span> She crosses her arms. <span class="mu-g">"Crazier stuff happened to me."</span>
"What sort of stuff?" you ask.
Apparently some years ago she was kidnapped by a strange group of people that had an obsession with the concept of 'Leap Years' and wished to fulfill a prophecy of sorts. They were very rude and condescending to her, something she was used to if her offhanded shrug was anything to go by, and sought to dispose of her when she was revealed to be 'the wrong one'. She was saved by some men who looked like monks, not unlike the one you saw in your dream. This all happened in the span of less than a day. To this very moment she isn't sure what that whole deal was about. None truly believed her and she couldn't find much about it anywhere she looked. <span class="mu-g">You wonder if the Noirs could help her in that situation.</span>
She did have a few strange dreams after that incident, again not unlike yours. But these were far less vibrant and felt less 'real' than your own.
You...
>Elect to believe her. No reason not to, especially considering you've had weird encounters yourself. >Are reserved about her actions. It may sound hypocritical, but you didn't want to suddenly be swayed by someone you'd just met. >Write-in. From there you and Mimi have a silent conversation about her past. For her entire life she's had terrible luck.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 07 Jan 2025 23:28:52 No. 6172072 Report >>6172068 When she was born and she became soon orphaned afterwards and was fostered. That family was decent as well, but then also passed away too. Following that, when she was in school, she fell in love with pantomiming. You wondered if she had a natural talent for it or if it was just skill, or if there was another reason.
You decided to ask her more about that, perhaps finding more of a reason for why she was so quiet.
What she revealed following that inquiry was that her voice was always weak, and she would often be thought of as shy due to it. Charades would help her communicate and were always fun for her, so she decided to lean into them more and more as she became a devoted mime. From what you could tell from her proud expression, she even graduated with a 'Diploma of Pantomimicry'. <span class="mu-b">It was somewhat admirable to display such determination in one thing, despite her impishness she seems to have a more orderly side to her.</span> <span class="mu-g">You couldn't help but want to know more about it.</span> <span class="mu-r">While she did seem happy, you couldn't help but notice how bored she seemed.</span>
By this point there were a few stares. <span class="mu-g">You could understand why. To everyone else this must seem like you're just talking to yourself while Mimi acted strangely.</span> But, didn't she work here? It was odd to have such looks.
When you commented on it to Mimi, she basically said that most people didn't really give much attention to her here, and most took her behavior for granted. It was then you realized they weren't really looking at her, but at you. <span class="mu-r">Though at this point you didn't care much, simply enjoying 'talking' with her.</span>
Again you find how oddly effective this method is for quietly passing information.
Lunch was over at this point. The bagels eaten and the coffee drunk. She slipped a piece of paper to you when you were done, and on it revealed a phone number. <span class="mu-r">Hah! 'getting a woman's phone number', what a classic.</span>
"I wish I could use this to call you," you smile sheepishly "but I don't really have a phone right now."
She looks surprised. <span class="mu-g">And why wouldn't she be? It was strange to not have a phone in this day and age.</span> At least, if this day and age is 'modern' like you're assuming.
Mimi sighs and silently chuckles, before giving you a curious look. And a mischievous smile forms on her face and an expectant look in her eyes, almost as if she'd said <span class="mu-g">"I've told you about me, now tell me about you."</span>
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>"There isn't much to tell..." Try to avoid the conversation entirely. Or if it came to it, you could just generalize and stretch the truth. >"Sorry, that's a bit of an uncomfortable topic for me." You didn't want to talk with her about how you didn't know of your past, not with people staring. >"Can we go somewhere else? I'm sure you know this place better than I do, we can keep talking there." You'll reveal to her about your amnesia, but you wanted to do so more privately. >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6172068 >Elect to believe her. No reason not to, especially considering you've had weird encounters yourself. >>6172072 >"Can we go somewhere else? I'm sure you know this place better than I do, we can keep talking there." You'll reveal to her about your amnesia, but you wanted to do so more privately. Anonymous
>>6172068 >Elect to believe her. No reason not to, especially considering you've had weird encounters yourself. >>6172072 >"Can we go somewhere else? I'm sure you know this place better than I do, we can keep talking there." You'll reveal to her about your amnesia, but you wanted to do so more privately. She's getting bored? let's go for a drive, somewhere fun. Tell her a bit about our tale while we go.
What do we know about ourself? We like to drive, ideally fast. We're sociable, and naturally curious. We are open to occult and magical thinking. We can fight.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Thu 09 Jan 2025 10:46:41 No. 6173024 Report Quoted By:
>>6172093 >>6172136 >Believe And Begone Writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 10 Jan 2025 09:26:26 No. 6173578 Report <span class="mu-r">"Can we go somewhere else? I'm sure you know this place better than I do, we can keep talking there."</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 10 Jan 2025 09:31:08 No. 6173580 Report Quoted By:
>>6173578 Mimi smiles innocently and looks at you expectantly.
"Right," you clear your throat "I believe we shouldn't beat around the bush. The truth is..."
And you tell her what you knew of your past. Or rather, the lack thereof. She listens patiently, as you piece together the qualities of your life in a way that makes sense.
<span class="mu-b">You hope you are not making a mistake now.
There was a red light. She looked at you intently. After a few seconds of silence she pats your shoulder reassuringly.
And then, in her eyes you see an open question. <span class="mu-g">"Do you want to know who you were?"</span>
"You mean you can restore my memories?" you ask seriously. Now it's your turn to look at her intently.
Mimi raises her hands in and, for the first time since you've met her, looks flustered. <span class="mu-g">"I can't do something cool like that. I didn't meant to imply that! Sorry!</span>
"That's alright," you chuckle "that would've been too easy, anyway."
But that made you wonder... Did you actually want your memories back? Life was, despite its twists and turns, pretty good so far.
>No. You were happy with how things were. You'd focus on the future, without opening any potential pandora's boxes. >Yes. Your curiosity gave flavor to your wants. And it was a melancholy thing to simply forget about one's past. >You'd wait until you had a better understanding and context of what was going on. Deciding on something now was unwise. >Write-in. Again she had an apologetic expression on her face.
After the mime gave you some more directions, you happened to pass by the park. Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on whom you ask), it was completely closed off. Not even the parking lot was open.
"Mimi?" you said. She stared at it with some melancholy, but seemed to snap out of it. She pointed in another direction with a smile on her face.
<span class="mu-r">Perhaps she wouldn't mind if you sped up, would she?</span>
And so you do so, agonizing merely a bit above the speed limit.
Eventually you both end up by the port--the East Commercial Line.
<span class="mu-g">"That was fun!"</span> Mimi's face was ecstatic. <span class="mu-r">You think this might be someone you'd like to keep around. If only she weren't so sentimental about certain things.</span> <span class="mu-g">That was an evil thought to have. You couldn't blame her for anything she felt.</span>
"I'm glad you're having a good time" you said. She gave you a thumbs up.
You both got out and went to walk by a pier. It was windy, but oddly warm. Especially when compared to the recent weather. The afternoon was clearly showing itself, draping the sky in orange colors. You both were having some ice cream; another small miracle was finding that same van you saw in front of the carnival. Though, unlike before, the ice cream man with the soda jerk hat didn't seem to have much to say--merely wishing you two a nice day.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 10 Jan 2025 09:44:12 No. 6173583 Report >>6173578 Mimi smiles innocently and looks at you expectantly.
"Right," you clear your throat "I believe we shouldn't beat around the bush. The truth is..."
And you tell her what you knew of your past. Or rather the lack thereof. She listens patiently, as you piece together the qualities of your life in a way that makes sense.
<span class="mu-b">You hope you are not making a mistake now.</span>
There was a red light. She looked at you intently. After a few seconds of silence she pats your shoulder reassuringly.
And then, in her eyes you see an open question. <span class="mu-g">"Do you want to know who you were?"</span>
"You mean you can restore my memories?" you ask seriously. Now it's your turn to look at her intently.
Mimi raises her hands in and, for the first time since you've met her, looks flustered. <span class="mu-g">"I can't do something cool like that. I didn't meant to imply that! Sorry!</span>
"That's alright," you chuckle "that would've been too easy, anyway."
But that made you wonder... Did you actually want your memories back? Life was, despite its twists and turns, pretty good so far.
>No. You were happy with how things were. You'd focus on the future, without opening any potential pandora's boxes. >Yes. Your curiosity gave flavor to your wants. And it was a melancholy thing to simply forget about one's past. >You'd wait until you had a better understanding and context of what was going on. Deciding on something now was unwise. >Write-in. Again she had an apologetic expression on her face.
After the mime gave you some more directions, you happened to pass by the park. Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on whom you ask), it was completely closed off. Not even the parking lot was open.
"Mimi?" you said. She stared at it with some melancholy, but seemed to snap out of it. She pointed in another direction with a smile on her face.
<span class="mu-r">Perhaps she wouldn't mind if you sped up, would she?</span>
And so you do so, agonizing merely a bit above the speed limit.
Eventually you both end up by the port--the East Commercial Line.
<span class="mu-g">"That was fun!"</span> Mimi's face was ecstatic. <span class="mu-r">You think this might be someone you'd like to keep around. If only she weren't so sentimental about certain things.</span> <span class="mu-g">That was an awful thought to have. You couldn't blame her for anything she felt, and you hoped she wasn't bottling anything up.</span>
"I'm glad you're having a good time" you said. She gave you a thumbs up.
You both got out and went to walk by a pier. It was windy, but oddly warm outside. Especially when compared to the recent weather. The afternoon was clearly showing itself, draping the sky in orange colors. You both were having some ice cream; another small miracle was finding that same van you saw in front of the carnival. Though, unlike before, the ice cream man with the soda jerk hat didn't seem to have much to say, not even when you inquired about how business was doing--merely nodding and wishing you two a nice day.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 10 Jan 2025 10:13:30 No. 6173590 Report >>6173583 She pantomimed about your dreams once more, wondering if they had anything to do with your missing memories, and if said dreams <span class="mu-i">caused</span> the memory loss or if was merely an empty correlation.
"I wouldn't worry so much if I was you" you said, recalling Jeremy. He apparently had these sorts of dream for a while now and didn't seem worse for wear "besides, if you ever forget who you are, I'll remind you" <span class="mu-g">a bold claim to make. But for some reason the words just flow out of your mouth.</span>
She scratches her head with a sheepish thanks, and takes another bite of her ice cream. From her reaction, she seems to have gotten a slight brain freeze. With further charades she changed the conversation, this time implying you should talk with those that already knew about your condition.
"It's pretty funny" you said to Mimi "you're actually the first one I've shared this with."
She stared at you for a moment with an inscrutable expression, then looked away from you. You're on the verge of saying something, but then she turns back around with a flourish--cheeks slightly flushed, you almost mistake it as her makeup, with lips bearing a smile, as she lifted her beret and bowed. <span class="mu-g">"It is certainly an honor!"</span> It was as if she'd said this.
<span class="mu-g">Though her mannerisms remained lighthearted, she appeared to be legitimately touched for some reason.</span>
Just then, the wind seemed to pick up. Her hat flew from her hands, and would've likely been lost to the sea had you not snatched it midair.
"Your hat, madame" you presented it to her, putting on airs. She smiled in thanks, returned the gesture and gracefully took it from you after the wind stopped. Your eyes met, and at that moment you feel...
>Like she's starting to mean quite a bit to you, and you suspect she felt the same for you. It might be too early to call it love, but there was definitely an undeniable bond forming between the both of you. >Happy to have made a friend like her. You don't think you want to progress this relationship any further than that, but being close buddies was still nice. >As if you ultimately were another passerby that looked at this mime for entertainment. It might sound cruel, but you could be content with keeping your distance. >Write-in. You both return to the vehicle. This might be a good time to either wrap this up or go to another place. You thought about the alcohol you had in the car with you, not finding the right moment to offer it.
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>Invite her somewhere else. (Hotel Oasis? Dan's Bar and Grill? Or let her pick another place she knew?) >Perhaps go to the library? If you recalled correctly, some of the Noirs should be there. >Take her back to her home, and go back to yours when you're done. It was early, but you could get some sleep to make up for waking early. >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6173583 >Yes. Your curiosity gave flavor to your wants. And it was a melancholy thing to simply forget about one's past. Might help to understand what's going on around us, and why.
>>6173590 >Like she's starting to mean quite a bit to you, and you suspect she felt the same for you. It might be too early to call it love, but there was definitely an undeniable bond forming between the both of you. It was a good date.
>Invite her somewhere else. (Hotel Oasis? Dan's Bar and Grill? Or let her pick another place she knew?) Let her pick. We already ate, and it's a bit early to invite her to our motel room... Let her establish the evening's tone and direction.
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>>6173583 >You'd wait until you had a better understanding and context of what was going on. Deciding on something now was unwise. >>6173590 >Like she's starting to mean quite a bit to you, and you suspect she felt the same for you. It might be too early to call it love, but there was definitely an undeniable bond forming between the both of you. Doc, I got a case of firstgirlitis and it’s bad.
>Invite her somewhere else. Her call.
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>>6173801 Technically, either the dream woman, the receptionist, or even The Lady are firstgirl. We held out for Mime Time.
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>>6173814 Yeah, but the mime was the first girl we had the explicit option to pursue.
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>>6173878 Also the best, desu.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sat 11 Jan 2025 21:52:48 No. 6174687 Report >>6173704 >>6173801 >Closer And Somewhere Else >>6173704 >Following Missing Memories >>6173801 >Better Understanding I'll start writing and rolling between these two in a few hours or so.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 12 Jan 2025 01:57:50 No. 6174876 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 2 (1d2) >>6174687 >1 Memories >2 Wait Rolling and writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 13 Jan 2025 07:37:41 No. 6175791 Report Sorry for taking so long anons, but I've been having some technical difficulties, being busy, feeling tired and slightly under the weather. Hopefully I can get back to writing either today or tomorrow.
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>>6175791 Thanks for keeping us updated, QM. See you soon, when you feel better!
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 14 Jan 2025 17:59:49 No. 6176524 Report <span class="mu-r">To another place.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 14 Jan 2025 18:03:06 No. 6176526 Report >>6176524 As for who these 'greaser punks' were, you imagined it probably had something to do with the people that were in front of the pinball machine the day of the carnival. Well, there was only one person fitting the description of 'greaser' back then. You aren't sure if he was part of the 'Trucker Gang' or the acted on his own. Who knows, perhaps he had some sort of connection, or he merely wanted to be part of the 'real' 'greasers'.
"Nevertheless, the scenery is still nice" you said as you continued to gaze at the distance. A small memory flickered in your thoughts, but try as you might you couldn't make much more of it. As this peaceful moment extended, you recalled your decision of waiting and watching before you decided to pursue your memories or not. <span class="mu-g">A part of you is certain you've made the right choice, for caution in these matters is crucial if you didn't want to do irreversible harm to yourself and those around you.</span>
The mime beside you smiled, proud of herself despite not being able to give you the offer of skating.
You, distracted, tripped and fell on your face from a bit if ice.
Mimi, however, got up and extended her hand. <span class="mu-g">You think she wants you to follow her.</span> You take it, and indeed she guides you to what looked like a small restaurant hidden between an alleyway and a building.
It was humble looking, though there were a few other customers. Dingo's, also known as Dan's, was a high class establishment when compared to this place. Behind the counter an elderly man, similar to the janitor from Moonlight's Cafe, yet his beard was far more presentable.
You took a seat, and Mimi took one next to you. The stools used were similar to the ones at Dingo's, yet that is where the similarities ended. This restaurant was open-air, had pots and pans hanging from the ceiling, and generally looked like it'd suffered it's share against the elements. At least nothing looked dirty. It was about as large as a stall in the carnival, and not much taller. Though there were some chairs and tables close by, a few people making use by quietly eating on them.
"The accordion girl" said the old looking man. Looking at him closer, you noticed he had a rather unkind expression perpetually plastered on his face. Mimi waved her hand "ya've brought someone? That's peh-culiar; yer not the type t'be popular with anyone."
She blew a raspberry in response, the chef harrumphing at her insult.
"Hi," you said, and were about to stretch your hand for a handshake "my name is-"
"Can ya play?" he interrupted.
"An instrument?" he nodded "no?" you thought about it "I don't think so?"
"Hm" he left abruptly, getting some plated with food on them and giving them to some other customers.
<span class="mu-g">"He might be old and grumpy,"</span> Mimi 'spoke' a clarification through charades <span class="mu-g">"But all the food is <span class="mu-i">good</span>, trust me on this."</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 14 Jan 2025 18:04:16 No. 6176527 Report Quoted By:
>>6176526 "I wouldn't be shocked. This day has been full of surprises already" you said "I didn't know you could play the accordion."
She smiles bashfully and scratches the back of her head, but then lifted up her beret again with a flourish. The according really did fit her, and not because she was a mime.
After a bit more chatting with the mime (again it was more like you talked while Mimi made strange movements), you learnt that she'd been practicing the according for around a decade. Usually she'd play in the park every once in a while. She apparently knew about this place, and the frozen lake by extension, from overhearing a conversation while she was working at Moonlight's Cafe. As for how the old man knew she played an instrument, Mimi said he merely assumed it since she was a mime. Two bowls of some sort of pasta with soup are abruptly placed in front of you and Mimi.
"First time's free" said the man "If ya could'a played somethin', I'd be more inclined t'give you discounts and free meals like with Harpo over there" he pointed to Mimi, who had already begun enthusiastically digging in her meal. He sighed.
You decided to give your own bowl a taste. It was <span class="mu-i">good</span>. At least, that's the best way to describe it. You were soon also wolfing down the food, and you could swear you also heard the chef sigh again. After you were done, you felt like you'd ate a full course meal. To say that it was filling was an understatement. Everything about this food was cooked to perfection; this chef must be a master at his craft. You wondered what he was doing in a run-down alleyway like this. You looked at Mimi, and after she gave you a face that said <span class="mu-g">"Told you this was good!"</span> she shrugged in response to your silent question. You quickly turn to him and start a conversation.
However asking him yourself didn't net you much response other than disparaging grunts and a "what's it t'ya?" before leaving to the other customers.
Mimi put a hand on your shoulder in consolation <span class="mu-g">"Don't bother. He never talks about himself."
Soon the subject went from this meal, your taxi, her home, the strange dreams, and wrapped around back to food. Eventually you were sharing some experiences at a bar you often visited for breakfast, and she revealed that Moonlight's Cafe was open at almost every hour of every day of the week. This place, called 'The Old Sailor' for some reason, was only open from sunset until ten in the night. The owner was eccentric enough to not open at all when the clouds blocked out the sun.
"Will that be all?" the chef said "I can make somthin' else for ye both. No promises I'll give ye what ya want. Also nothin' insane."
You were honestly feeling very full.
"May I have a menu?" you requested.
"No" he responded simply.
Mimi looked at you apologetically.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 14 Jan 2025 18:15:09 No. 6176529 Report >>6176526 "I wouldn't be shocked. This day has been full of surprises already" you said. You turned to look at her directly "I didn't know you could play the accordion" you were impressed.
She smiles bashfully and scratches the back of her head, but then lifts up her beret with a flourish.
Playing the according really did fit her, and not just because she's a mime.
After a bit more chatting with Mimi (again it was more like you talked while she made strange movements), you learnt that she apparently knew about this place, and the frozen lake by extension, from overhearing a conversation while she was working at Moonlight's Cafe. She'd been practicing the accordion for around a decade, so she was rather good at it. Usually she'd play in the park every once in a while. As for how the old man knew she played an instrument, Mimi said he merely assumed it since she was a mime at first, but then she came here with it to show off.
Two bowls of some sort of pasta with soup are abruptly placed in front of you and Mimi.
"First time's free" said the man "If ya could'a played somethin', I'd be more inclined t'give you discounts and free meals like with Harpo over there" he pointed to Mimi, who had already begun enthusiastically digging in her meal. He sighed and shook his head.
You decided to give your own bowl a taste. It was <span class="mu-i">good</span>. At least, that's the best way to describe it. Soon you're also wolfing down the food, and you could swear you also heard the chef sigh again. After you were done, you felt like you'd ate a full course meal. To say that it was filling was an understatement. Even though it looked like ramen, everything about it was cooked to perfection; this chef must be a master at his craft. You wondered what he was doing in a run-down alleyway like this. You looked at Mimi, and after she gave you a face that said <span class="mu-g">"Told you this was good!"</span> she shrugged in response to your silent question.
However asking him yourself didn't net you much response other than disparaging grunts and a "what's it t'ya?" before leaving to the other customers.
Mimi put a hand on your shoulder in consolation <span class="mu-g">"Don't bother. He never talks about himself."</span>
Soon the subject went from this meal, your taxi, her home, the strange dreams, and wrapped around back to food. Eventually you were sharing some experiences at a bar you often visited for breakfast, and she revealed that Moonlight's Cafe was open at almost every hour of every day of the week and how that lead to shenanigans. This place, called 'The Old Sailor' for some reason, was only open from dusk until ten in the night. The owner was eccentric enough to not open at all if the clouds blocked out the sunset that day.
"Will that be all?" the chef said "I can make somthin' else for ye both. No promises I'll give ye what ya want. Also nothin' insane."
You were honestly feeling very full.
"May I have a menu?" you requested.
"No" he responded simply.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 14 Jan 2025 18:27:58 No. 6176532 Report >>6176529 Mimi looked at you apologetically.
You thought about what you'd say...
>"What do you mean by 'nothing insane'?" >"Can I take something to go?" Look at Mimi and see if she has any recommendations. >"I think I'm fine. That spaghetti soup thing was amazing and filling." >Write-in. "Are ye both sticking around fer beer?"
"You sell alcohol?" you inquired.
"Yeah" he responded.
<span class="mu-g">"You do?"</span> judging from Mimi's expression, she seemed surprised. If the old man noticed her, he ignored her.
"Only fer first time customers an' couples. An' I'll believe ye both are the latter once I see a marriage certificate, so don't try t'pull a fast one" he said. Mimi pouted, likely wondering why she was never offered it the first time she was here. "Only got one type, an' it's not the best, so don't go complaining. Unless ya bring yer own, that is. I'll give ye some free glasses if the quality's good."
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>"We'll, I'll have some of it." Most of the food has been good, perhaps he was exaggerating about it's bad quality? You could always share it with Mimi if it was indeed good. >"I actually did bring my own, called Irish Blue." You'll reveal. You wondered if he'd actually just give away drinking glasses for free. >"I'll pass, thank you." You don't feel like drinking tonight. You'll offer some drinks to Mimi some other time. >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6176532 >"Can I take something to go?" Look at Mimi and see if she has any recommendations. >"We'll, I'll have some of it." Most of the food has been good, perhaps he was exaggerating about it's bad quality? You could always share it with Mimi if it was indeed good. Anonymous
>>6176532 >"Can I take something to go?" Look at Mimi and see if she has any recommendations. >"I actually did bring my own, called Irish Blue." You'll reveal. You wondered if he'd actually just give away drinking glasses for free. Now's the moment.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Thu 16 Jan 2025 19:53:44 No. 6177628 Report >>6176537 >>6176665 >Take It To Go >>6176537 >Have Some >>6176665 >Brought Your Own Will start rolling between these two and writing in an hour.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Thu 16 Jan 2025 21:04:46 No. 6177660 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 1 (1d2) >>6177628 >1 Have Drink >2 Irish Blue Writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 17 Jan 2025 18:26:56 No. 6178149 Report ---
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 17 Jan 2025 18:34:31 No. 6178150 Report >>6178149 "Told ya" said the man.
<span class="mu-g">"Is it really that bad?"</span> Mimi seemed to question silently. She then motioned wanting to try it. <span class="mu-g">While a foolish sentiment, you could understand the curiosity behind it.</span>
"I don't think you'd-" you coughed into your arm before you could finish that sentence. When you looked back up, you saw Mimi drink the mug's entire contents in a few gulps.
After a few seconds of silence, she scrunches up her face and starts coughing. <span class="mu-g">You feel a bit bad for her.</span> <span class="mu-r">Yet the face, making an expression you won't forget anytime soon, is almost worth it.</span>
"Don't blame me fer this" the man behind the counter scoffs. He presents two bags to you both. You food items, you imagine.
"What's even the point of having a drink like this?" you ask, feeling a little heated "you said it wasn't the best, not that it was horrible."
"I've told everyone what I've told ya, never sayin' it was good or mediocre. Hrg," he spits out the last word "if somethin's good, make it be the best. But if ya can't make good, then what's the point of tryin'?" this is the most you've heard him speak. The chef seems to have a very specific philosophy when it concerned food "but customers keep on wantin' some sorta drink" he continues "so I keep the Red Irishman around. Their fault if they don't like it."
"The 'Red Irishman'," you repeat "does it have any relation to a drink called the 'Irish Blue'?" you inquire.
He looks rather surprised by that.
"Where did you learn that name?" he asks you.
"From a bar. Why?" you ask in return. <span class="mu-r">If he wanted to be difficult, you could be difficult in return.</span>
He merely grunts and says mumbles something about a 'captain rolling in his grave'. He leaves without even saying goodbye.
You turn to Mimi, who at this point is holding a hand against her head. She gets up, goes a little ways away, and proceeds to throw up in a trashcan. You try to help her however you currently can, feeling worried about her.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 17 Jan 2025 18:47:26 No. 6178152 Report >>6178150 While you seemed to hold your alcohol pretty well, at least from the little you had, just a mug seemed to leave the mime with a migraine. Or maybe it was just the alcohol itself, <span class="mu-g">considering it was terrible tasting and made you want to cough your lungs out.</span>
Mimi takes a step forward, then another--comically larger than the first--before she falls flat on her face. After trying to help her up, she pantomimes something about 'funny stars in the sky' and other nonsense. <span class="mu-r">You feel relieved, somehow.</span>
<span class="mu-g">A part of you just wanted to go home.</span> <span class="mu-b">Life was difficult--have you not both gone through worse? This was why it is good to have an order to things. Indeed, said order can be utilized to prepare for such adversities as this. As minimal as they are.</span> You shook your head, trying to keep your thought <span class="mu-g">calm</span> and in <span class="mu-b">order.</span>
<span class="mu-r">Not exactly the picturesque end scene of a romantic date, is it?</span>
Or that's what you would've thought, but Mimi seemed for the most part to have recovered from whatever rut she was in--her feelings in a much better place, although taking a slightly sillier turn.
You both make your way to the lake. Though sobered up, at least in appearance, it becomes apparent that she's at least somewhat tired--if the small yawns she makes are anything to go by.
You could commiserate.
[3/3]
>Just stay here. Though the sun had set, you and Mimi could at least feel some peace by watching this frozen body of water glisten. >Take Mimi back to her home. Now was a good time to end the day off. Then you'll go back to your hotel room. >Take her to someplace else? (Where? If no place is picked, you'll just drive around aimlessly before going to a random place you'd been too before) >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6178152 >Just stay here. Though the sun had set, you and Mimi could at least feel some peace by watching this frozen body of water glisten. Anonymous
>>6178152 >Just stay here. Though the sun had set, you and Mimi could at least feel some peace by watching this frozen body of water glisten. I had a good time
or enjoyed reading about it at least and this date idea of hers was really fun. We should tell her that, thank her, and ask if she wants to do this again sometime.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 20 Jan 2025 12:25:19 No. 6179979 Report Quoted By:
>>6178155 >>6178162 >Peaceful Stay Writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 20 Jan 2025 20:32:24 No. 6180193 Report <span class="mu-g">Look at the shimmering lake as the moon rises.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 20 Jan 2025 20:36:08 No. 6180194 Report >>6180193 Soon after, almost like she wanted to playfully prove a point, she seemed in the the verge of speaking--not pantomiming, mind you, but actually talking by using her apparently weak voice--when suddenly you felt like something was wrong. <span class="mu-r">A familiar, yet unfortunate feeling.</span>
The moon grows brighter. The people on the frozen lake come to a complete and unnatural stop, as if they too were frozen. The wind dies down completely, yet the temperature seems to grow colder.
<span class="mu-r">You feel annoyed at this.</span> <span class="mu-g">And couldn't help but worry about the increasing frequency of these attacks.</span>
Mimi looks around in confusion, but then seems to spot some strange figures emerging from the abandoned building's entrance. Curiously, she doesn't seem particularly afraid, but is instead, well, curious.
Although that fear turns to apprehension when they start to move unnaturally--seemingly growing stronger in the moonlight.
There's only two of them, all grouped up in the same place. You aren't that far away from the taxi.
[2/2]
>"Let's go. It's starting to get cold out here." Pretend that nothing is wrong. >"Mimi, we need to go. I'll explain in the taxi." You hope she keeps an open mind for what you're about to tell her. >"Looks like there's something I need to take care of." Feeling bold, you decide to roll up your sleeves and engage them. <span class="mu-r">[Chooses Stance: Offensive]</span> Anonymous
>>6180194 >"Mimi, we need to go. I'll explain in the taxi." You hope she keeps an open mind for what you're about to tell her. Anonymous
>>6180194 >"Mimi, we need to go. I'll explain in the taxi." You hope she keeps an open mind for what you're about to tell her. Maybe get her take on what she saw, or thinks she saw, before we launch into rambling about shadow-beings.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 22 Jan 2025 14:16:12 No. 6181189 Report Quoted By:
>>6180217 >>6180248 >Taxi Talk Writing.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 22 Jan 2025 15:46:56 No. 6181228 Report <span class="mu-g">"Mimi, we need to go. I'll explain in the taxi."</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 22 Jan 2025 15:58:01 No. 6181233 Report >>6181228 <span class="mu-g">"After seeing all of those weird roads, how couldn't I?"</span> she huffs <span class="mu-g">"And like I've said, crazy stuff has happened to me too."</span>
You can't help but smile again.
"As for hiding stuff further, I can't promise anything," you say, but before she has a chance to angrily pantomime something in response you clarify "before you say anything, just consider: What if there's something that might be a memetic hazard? Or an ancient curse? How about a strange threat from beyond the stars?" she looks at you strangely "look, <span class="mu-g">I'm just being cautious"</span> you say. Although these might be a unfounded fears, <span class="mu-g">you've been taking enough precautions to subconsciously worry about things like that.</span>
You catch a determined look she gives you.
<span class="mu-g">"How about this: If you help me find out about why those guys kidnapped me all those years ago, I'll help you with the shadow demon things. Deal?" She extends her hand when you stop at a red light.
>"Deal." Shake it. It would be nice to have a partner. >"Thank you for the offer, but I'll pass." You don't want to involve her in this and you don't want to get involved in her stuff. No reason you two couldn't still be close without having these things overlap, right? Eventually as you're both riding, you go to your destination...
[2/2]
>Dan's Bar and Grill. It was night, so the place was doubtlessly active at this point. >Moonlight's Cafe. You'd drop Mimi off here and go back to your own hotel room, ideally to get some rest. >Hotel Oasis. You wanted to show her around the place--if she was allowed to go there, at least. You forget what the rules were concerning guests. >Write-in. (Someplace else? Just driving around?)</span> The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj
The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 22 Jan 2025 16:02:18 No. 6181237 Report Quoted By:
>>6181233 <span class="mu-g">"After seeing all of those weird roads, how couldn't I?"</span> she huffs <span class="mu-g">"And like I've said, crazy stuff has happened to me too."</span>
You can't help but smile again.
"As for hiding stuff further, I can't promise anything," you say, but before she has a chance to angrily pantomime something in response you clarify "before you say anything, just consider: What if there's something that might be a memetic hazard? Or an ancient curse? How about a strange threat from beyond the stars?" she looks at you strangely "look, <span class="mu-g">I'm just being cautious" you say. Although these might be a unfounded fears, you've been taking enough precautions to subconsciously worry about things like that.
You catch a determined look she gives you.
"How about this: If you help me find out about why those guys kidnapped me all those years ago, I'll help you with the shadow demon things. Deal?" She extends her hand after you stop at a red light.
>"Deal." Shake her hand with your own. It would be nice to have a partner to help you, and you were more than glad to help her in turn. >"Thank you for the offer, but I'll pass." You don't want to involve her in this and you don't want to get involved in her stuff. No reason you two couldn't still get closer without having these things overlap, right? Eventually as you're both riding, you go to your destination...
[2/2]
>Dan's Bar and Grill. It was night, so the place was doubtlessly active at this point. >Moonlight's Cafe. You'd drop Mimi off here and go back to your own hotel room, ideally to get some rest. >Hotel Oasis. You wanted to show her around the place--if she was allowed to go there, at least. You forget what the rules were concerning guests. >Write-in. (Someplace else? Just driving around?)</span> The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj
The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 22 Jan 2025 16:04:11 No. 6181239 Report >>6181228 <span class="mu-g">"After seeing all of those weird roads, how couldn't I?"</span> she huffs <span class="mu-g">"And like I've said, crazy stuff has happened to me too."</span>
You can't help but smile again.
"As for hiding stuff further, I can't promise anything," you say, but before she has a chance to angrily pantomime something in response you clarify "before you say anything, just consider: What if there's something that might be a memetic hazard? Or an ancient curse? How about a strange threat from beyond the stars?" she looks at you strangely "look, <span class="mu-g">I'm just being cautious"</span> you say. Although these might be a unfounded fears, <span class="mu-g">you've been taking enough precautions to subconsciously worry about things like that.</span>
You catch a determined look she gives you.
<span class="mu-g">"How about this: If you help me find out about why those guys kidnapped me all those years ago, I'll help you with the shadow demon things. Deal?"</span> She extends her hand when you stop at a red light.
>"Deal." Shake it. It would be nice to have a partner. >"Thank you for the offer, but I'll pass." You don't want to involve her in this and you don't want to get involved in her stuff. No reason you two couldn't still be close without having these things overlap, right? Eventually as you're both riding, you go to your destination...
[2/2]
>Dan's Bar and Grill. It was night, so the place was doubtlessly active at this point. >Moonlight's Cafe. You'd drop Mimi off here and go back to your own hotel room, ideally to get some rest. >Hotel Oasis. You wanted to show her around the place--if she was allowed to go there, at least. You forget what the rules were concerning guests. >Write-in. (Someplace else? Just driving around?) Anonymous
>>6181239 >"Deal." Shake it. It would be nice to have a partner. >Dan's Bar and Grill. It was night, so the place was doubtlessly active at this point. Anonymous
>>6181239 >"Deal." Shake it. It would be nice to have a partner. >Moonlight's Cafe. You'd drop Mimi off here and go back to your own hotel room, ideally to get some rest. Kind of puts a damper on the date...
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>>6181239 >>"Deal." Shake it. It would be nice to have a partner. >>Dan's Bar and Grill. It was night, so the place was doubtlessly active at this point. >>6181267 I say we gotta end it on a high note.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sat 25 Jan 2025 21:31:02 No. 6183168 Report Quoted By:
>>6182888 Still alive! Sorry for taking so long.
I've been having to help another family member and go on more errands than I'd like, basically leaving me with no time to write for the last few days. I'll try to update later on today.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 26 Jan 2025 13:35:31 No. 6183639 Report Quoted By:
>6181251 >6181267 >6181303 >Mute Deal >>6181267 >Moonlight Mission >>6181251 >>6181303 >Bar Grill Thrill Writing. Might take some time, but I'll try to finish it by today.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 27 Jan 2025 19:20:44 No. 6184516 Report <span class="mu-r">You drove to Dingo's.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 27 Jan 2025 19:21:45 No. 6184517 Report >>6184516 Besides that, there were many miscellaneous people dotted around here and there with wanton care. The remaining Blue Collars spread out and mingled with said peoples.
While it could be considered a moderate amount of activity by most, the bar was nearing its full swing. Ryan, the bartender, was giving drinks left and right, pausing to answer questions or to clean a glass. You notice two conveniently empty bar-stools next to each other.
You saw the waiter and the waitress move around, the skill they usually had in waitering fully seen but hardly acknowledged. To your surprise Mimi didn't seem particularly impressed.
There was a small list of food to purchase. Once again the selection of sustenance had changed according to the time of day, this time being a dinner menu:
--Menu
-Chicken Stew
-Tomato And Pasta Soup
-Spaghetti
-Rice Stir-Fry
-Falafel
-Lemon Garlic Fish Pasta
-Fish Burger
-Grilled Salmon
-Soda
-- Alcohol
-Bar's Daily Recommendation: The Bloody Mary Special
There was also a certain string of words that informally clarified the bar's capabilities at the bottom: <span class="mu-i">If You Want A Certain Type Of Drink, Just Ask. We Probably Have It</span>
Well that was good to know.
Buy food?
>No. You'd ask Mimi if she wanted anything, but you were personally feeling quite full and already had some food to go. >Yes. (Here or to go?) (Write-in) Buy alcohol?
>No. You'd already had enough when it came to drinking for today. >Sure. (The Bloody Mary Special? Something else?) Eventually you and Mimi decided to...
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>Sit by the bar. It'd be nice to talk with Ryan and hear what the word was, especially with one an inquisitive Mimi around. >Go around to talk with the Blue Collar Workers, as dispersed as they were. >Join the Truckers in their merriment. >Write-in. The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj
The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 27 Jan 2025 19:29:46 No. 6184520 Report Once again, sorry for taking so long!
Anonymous
>>6184517 >Yes. (Here or to go?) (Write-in) Lemon Garlic Fish Pasta sounds delicious.
>Sure. (The Bloody Mary Special? Something else?) The Bloody Mary Special.
>Sit by the bar. It'd be nice to talk with Ryan and hear what the word was, especially with one an inquisitive Mimi around. Anonymous
>>6184532 +1 if we're hungry enough. Sub in a basket of fries for the pasta if we're still stuffed.
>>6184517 Anonymous
>>6184520 Don't stress it. You're consistent, have a cool concept and good writing, and you're not a flake. What more can a player ask?
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 29 Jan 2025 01:35:56 No. 6185327 Report >>6184532 >>6184726 >Bloody Mary And The Lemon Fish Pasta Bar Writing.
>>6184727 Thank you anon for the encouraging words!
I've already committed to seeing this quest through to the end and to becoming a better writer in the process. Again, I'd like to thank you guys for sticking around.
Anonymous
>>6185327 Out of curiosity, how much longer do you figure the quest is? A couple more threads? Longer?
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 31 Jan 2025 05:01:41 No. 6186599 Report Sorry about the time it's taking me. I might have the update out by tomorrow, but I can't promise anything.
>>6186273 If I can go back to making an update a day, probably two more threads. Maybe four if the pace I have now stays.
But I wouldn't be too surprised if it ends up lasting for more than that. I initially thought this was going to be a one-shot, hah. Anonymous
>>6186599 You should shill a little in the QTG. I think the quest deserved a bit more attention.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 31 Jan 2025 05:37:14 No. 6186636 Report Quoted By:
>>6186604 Thank you for the compliment!
I appreciate the consideration, but I'm sort of ambivalent over the idea. While seeing anons vote and generally participate in the quest makes me happy, and I wouldn't complain about more people coming in, I'm not bothered by only having one-to-three voters.
Also I haven't really heard many positive things about the QTG, though I do realize it's necessary to use if you want to remind people about your quest/give news about the quest's status when you aren't running it/attract voters.
That said, me shilling in the QTG might not be out of the question if I need a few extra rolls, a tiebreak in an important vote, or something similar. But even then I can't promise I'll end up posting there.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 04 Feb 2025 01:37:28 No. 6189098 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">The convenience of the empty bar seats was not something you would pass up.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 04 Feb 2025 01:43:07 No. 6189102 Report When the call was done, Ryan Barnaby cleared his throat and addressed those by the bar's stools that cared to listen "Dingo wants me to go and fix some things in the basement. Cole, Collie," he stopped the waiter and the waitress, as they both seemed to be currently free "both of you keep the fort, aye?" Ryan glanced at Mimi then looked at you, giving you a wink "I wish ye two the best. I'll be back in a few minutes.">"From what I can see, he's a pretty cool guy." Even if you weren't that close to him, he's an acquaintance you were on good terms with. >"He's fine, I guess." You couldn't say much positive or negative. He was a bartender doing his job, nothing more. >"I don't trust him." While you didn't have anything concrete, you didn't think he was a good person and didn't like how he would clam up sometimes. >Write-in.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 04 Feb 2025 01:47:58 No. 6189107 Report >>6189102 Finally, the food is brought by Collie. She gives you both plates of fish pasta, with you additionally getting a Bloody Mary. The latter, with a mixture of spicy and savory flavors defined by the taste of tomato. It went down well. The pasta, while certainly delicious, was only halfway consumed by you; not being able to truly enjoy it due to your stomach's protests about being too full. Mimi was able to eat her entire meal and then some, asking if she could have the rest of yours. You obliged, not wanting to see such a delicious meal go to waste. <span class="mu-r">Such a small frame being able to hold so much food was rather funny.</span> <span class="mu-g">You fear she may come to regret consuming so much in so little time.</span>
It seemed like Ryan's absence allowed for the people to become bolder, with shouts becoming popular. Neither Cole nor Collie seemed like the people to stop much from happening, and they remained true to such assumption. <span class="mu-b">Ryan's strength and tall frame were not mere decorations, for it felt like his very being kept the chaos at bay.</span>
Some members of the 'Trucker Gang' were particularly strong offenders in the merrymaking, joined in by some others scattered amongst the restaurant.
The place was really starting to remind you of a tavern now, with the singing and the laughter and the drinks spilling around all over the place. You glanced at the two waiter siblings once more, this time giving them a close glance. They appeared used to this. Perhaps this was normal at around the current hour of the night?
<span class="mu-g">The entire thing, however, seemed to have developed an almost hopeless bent to it.</span> <span class="mu-b">Merely the gathering of hopeless drunks that wallow in the pull of fate.</span> <span class="mu-r">A toast to the wallflowers, more like.</span> Once again, you weren't sure how to feel about it. Well, at least Mimi didn't seem particularly bothered, moreso relishing on how good the food was.
You look at the clock. It's been more than thirty minutes since Ryan's departure.
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>Stay here and wait patiently with Mimi for Ryan. The night was still young, wasn't it? (How will you answer his questions if he comes back?) >Just leave. It was awfully rude, but the rowdiness of the people here was beginning to get to you for a reason you couldn't explain. >Go to Ryan. Be proactive and see what's up, considering this was more than 'a few minutes'. >Write-in. Anonymous
>>6189102 >"From what I can see, he's a pretty cool guy." Even if you weren't that close to him, he's an acquaintance you were on good terms with. >>6189107 >Go to Ryan. Be proactive and see what's up, considering this was more than 'a few minutes'. The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj
The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Tue 04 Feb 2025 02:15:15 No. 6189131 Report >more than a week after the last update
Anonymous
>>6189102 >"From what I can see, he's a pretty cool guy." Even if you weren't that close to him, he's an acquaintance you were on good terms with. He's got a sordid past, but I don't get bad vibes from the man he is today. I like the cut of his jib.
>>6189107 >Go to Ryan. Be proactive and see what's up, considering this was more than 'a few minutes'. Could be shadow-demons.
>>6189131 An apology's unnecessary. You're doing this for free. I'm just grateful for that. Take care of yourself first and foremost.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sat 08 Feb 2025 22:53:13 No. 6192254 Report >>6189128 >>6189151 >Positive Bartender Proactive Writing.
>>6189151 Thank you, anon. I'll try to.
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>>6192254 Welcome back! Feeling any better?
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 10 Feb 2025 01:04:20 No. 6193264 Report >>6192256 For the most part. Thank you for asking, anon.
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<span class="mu-r">You're sick of waiting. You'll go to him instead.</span>
It was decided, in your mind and wishes, thoughts making you suddenly stand. However the act made you feel somewhat 'fuzzy'-- for lack of a better term. Sudden worries about seeing any of those <span class="mu-r">annoying</span> shadows here plagued you. However, you knew this wasn't that, at least not yet. In fact, it was <span class="mu-b">orthostatic hypotension.</span>
<span class="mu-i">How do I know that term?</span> You thought to yourself. It was strange ponder about in such a moment--such a vague medical lingo being in your vocabulary. Perhaps you could connect better with your past with such a subconscious thought? Or was it something entirely new, brought to you by your strange dreams?
Well, it did not matter. <span class="mu-g">You'd wait and watch where this all went, neither pursuing nor avoiding your memories.</span>
You shook your head.
<span class="mu-g">"Johan? Are you alright?"</span> Mimi's stare conveyed. She had paused herself mid-bite, <span class="mu-r">making a rather memorable face in the process.</span>
"I'm fine. I think." you responded to her silent inquiry "I just wanted to stretch my legs, then I felt something like vertigo, probably from all the food I ate" not exactly a lie.
And then you approached her again, and in a lower tone said "I'm going to look for Ryan. I'm worried he might be in trouble. Want to come with?"
<span class="mu-g">"Give me a minute."</span> Mimi began to wolf down her food at mach speed. <span class="mu-g">"Done!"</span> She sighed happily and gave you a thumbs up. <span class="mu-g">"Alright, lead the way!"</span>
And so you did. Sort of. It mostly consisted of attempting to mix in between the crowds, away from the the siblings' line of sight, and towards the places where you thought Ryan had gone.
Mimi, for her part, followed close behind you. You didn't feel any type of worry over her getting lost, considering that she seemed to be well detailed when it came to that. Unless it was to mess around and play a joke, something that was a very real possibility.
Yet that was neither here nor there, even as you went about avoiding the cliques around here. <span class="mu-r">You thought that perhaps there could be an opportunity for better communication with them. Whether it was merely cheering along, starting a fight, or buying free drinks, who knew?</span> But as tempting as such a thought might've been, now you, curious about what had happened, wished to end your patience by your own hands. <span class="mu-r">A commendable thought,</span> <span class="mu-g">yet also one born of caution, lest something worse came about.</span>
With some effort you're able to find and sneak into the staff's room. Yet this particular one was less than a room, it was more of an exit that led to the back of the restaurant. You recall seeing Dingo go to this area when you'd first come here. <span class="mu-b">And you thought how it would've been easier to just go outside and come here from there, emulating his path towards the back.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 10 Feb 2025 01:09:29 No. 6193266 Report >>6193264 With the night nearly being pitch black, navigation was more of a chore than you thought. Realizing that, you prepare to wait for your eyes adjust to the dark. Mimi, however takes out a small phone, and uses it as a light.
You both identify some noise that emanated from a door on the ground. It was wooden and had a lock on it.
"Well, I guess that's that" you said "no point in-"
Mimi was quick to push and pull on it, using a bobby pin to unlock it. You blinked a few times.
<span class="mu-g">"Hey, you were the one that was so impatient."</span> She smiled innocently.
"While it's true that I'm still concerned for the bartender," you conceded "forgive me for not being knowledgeable about breaking and entering" however, <span class="mu-r">something told you that wasn't entirely true,</span> you couldn't say why, though "not that I remember, at least" you clarified.
<span class="mu-g">"Yeah, yeah. Let's just go."</span> Mimi gave you an impish look and jumped right in, with you following soon after.
The area wasn't completely what you'd expect. A completely light entrance was marred by the darkness that gradually overwhelmed as you and your companion marched on. The further you went the more bizarre it felt, with road signs and maps of strange places you'd never heard or seen of before. Mimi seemed unnerved as well, not doing her usual antics, especially considering that her phone didn't work anymore.
Needless to say, this stunk of those shadowy 'things' you had come across the last few days. You told Mimi as much, and she seemed to take your words to heart.
Eventually you're able to feel out the area, eyes adjusting the exiguous light down here.
To your surprise, you find on the floor a nearly unconscious Jeremiah Dingo. He's still wearing that ten-gallon hat.
"Howdy, there" says he "I saw you moseyin' around before, didn't I?" so, he remembered you? Well, he did say he always knew a customer's face. He looks towards the mime "the girl is new."
"Hey there, sir" you said, and stopped yourself from saying 'how are you doing?' or something equally as superfluous "that would be Mimi. Mimi," you turned to her "this is Jeremiah Dingo, the owner of Dan's Bar and Grill."
"Pleasure t' meet ya, ma'am. Ah wish it'd be under better circumstances" he tipped his hat, momentarily revealing a bandage wrapped around his head.
Mimi just waved awkwardly.
"Do you know what's going on here, sir?" you asked.
"Well shoot, son, Ah know aroun' as much as ya do. I was talkin' with Mr. Barnaby one minute, then some o' the devil's spawns pops out from t' walls. The Captain put up a fight, but there was a whole swarm chasin' him before we knew it. He was ready to hold 'em off, but got pushed back further down the hall. Then everything went dark for a spell, Ah met a woman in a wheat field. And now Ah'm here, feelin' mighty hungry for some reason" as if to accentuate that point, his stomach growled.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Mon 10 Feb 2025 01:11:59 No. 6193267 Report >>6193266 A thought popped into your head. You didn't know if it was a good one, considering the circumstances, but it was a thought nonetheless.
You still had that wrapped jerky bar he gave you. Offering it to him now might be able to alleviate his hunger, perhaps. Though you didn't know if that was a good thing or not.
>Sure, give him the jerky. He was hungry, was he not? And you still had so much food. >No, you'd keep it. He did give it to you as a gift, did he not? >Write-in. You don't know what to say to his story. It felt like too much information to process at once.
Mimi tugged your arm and looked at you. <span class="mu-g">"Whatever we do, we need to do it fast."</span> Her eyes told you.
<span class="mu-r">That went without saying.</span>
>You and Mimi would try to quickly hide Dingo, then you'd go further to seek out an help out Ryan before anything happened to him. >You and Mimi would escape as you carried the restaurant's owner. After hearing his story, surely there'd be more people willing to help find the bartender out, right? >You and Mimi would split up. One of you would take Dingo up to the surface, while the other would look for Ryan. (Who goes where?) And I'll take some 4d20 for any action you take, Bo2.
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Rolled 3, 18, 15, 17 = 53 (4d20) >>6193267 >Sure, give him the jerky. He was hungry, was he not? And you still had so much food. >You and Mimi would try to quickly hide Dingo, then you'd go further to seek out an help out Ryan before anything happened to him. Anonymous
Rolled 16, 15, 11, 19 = 61 (4d20) >>6193267 >Sure, give him the jerky. He was hungry, was he not? And you still had so much food. >You and Mimi would split up. One of you would take Dingo up to the surface, while the other would look for Ryan. (Who goes where?) Mimi can get him out, and Johan can look for Ryan.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 14 Feb 2025 17:09:23 No. 6196317 Report >>6193275 >>6193299 >Jerky Cycle >>6193275 >Bartender Breakout >>6193299 >Split The Party I'll probably have time to roll and write today, but again no promises.
>>6196279 Yes, unfortunately.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sat 15 Feb 2025 17:03:16 No. 6196860 Report Rolled 2 (1d2) >>6196317 >1 Both To Ryan >2 Split Help Writing. Hopefully will finish soon.
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>>6196860 Thanks for the update! Sorry to hear about your unfortunate week.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 16 Feb 2025 13:02:35 No. 6197454 Report <span class="mu-b">Split the effort.</span>
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 16 Feb 2025 13:03:35 No. 6197455 Report Quoted By:
>>6197454 And the fight begins as you try to <span class="mu-r">attack.</span> For that is what you had mostly done before.
Joining you, was the blanket. Or rather, a man under a blanket. It was a black color, with stars and galaxies sewed on it's form. The man punched with wild abandon. A true terror on the battle, yet merely a facsimile (if you could even call it that) of the ghost it was mimicking.
The <span class="mu-i">thing</span> disappeared with a shriek. Leaving the room normal again.
From under the dark mantle emerged the bartender: Captain Ryan Barnaby.
You have a million questions for him, but he motions you to keep quiet. You aren't sure of what else to do but comply. <span class="mu-b">Considering the situation, that might be the wisest course of action.</span> <span class="mu-r">No kidding.</span> <span class="mu-g">Perhaps it would be best to turn back.</span> <span class="mu-r">What, and merely give up right before the finish line? No, you won't let this happen.</span>
"Ryan," you whispered "what-"
"Shh!" said he, looking around "they can hear us, lad. And they can sense light."
Many more thoughts invaded your mind. You wanted to ask his thoughts about this, or what he believed was the best way forwards. Even telling him about Mimi and Dingo getting out of here, and how you could meet up with them again.
But soon you came to realize that there was more darkness than you'd seen before. Indeed, it was a black so dark that even darkness itself was consumed and fizzled away. <span class="mu-s">Even looking at it hurt.</span>
You could see, or rather, sense, a fog of shadow approaching.
Slowly creeping up.
By this point, you were under the mantle along with Ryan. You didn't dare to say another word.
And, after what felt like an eternity, the darkness left.
Cautiously, you and Ryan exited and looked around.
"Alright, lad. Tell me what ye know."
You do so, with hardly a second thought. Explaining what you'd done to get here, how you got here, finding Dingo, splitting up, and finally encountering the bartender.
Ryan listened intently.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 16 Feb 2025 13:04:36 No. 6197456 Report "Aye, I suppose I should thank ye fer coming by" he said, more stoic than you might expect from getting backup <span class="mu-g">he was probably just thinking about how to get out of this situation</span> "We cannae speak much now, but I can answer one or two questions ye may seek and that I may know.">What exactly is the mass of darkness? >Where did you get the mantle? >How are you so calm right now? >How much do you know about this? >Write-in. >You will boldly tear through any future shadows you'd find, quickly returning to the outside. <span class="mu-r">Offensive</span> This will take a high DC of 19-20. >You'd both move cautiously, looking around every corner and hiding under the mantle. <span class="mu-b">Defensive</span> This will take a low DC of 8 or abode. >A steady pace would be wiser, you think. Reactive to what was around you, instead of being defined by it. <span class="mu-g">Flexible</span> This will take a medium DC of 12 or above.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Sun 16 Feb 2025 13:07:31 No. 6197458 Report And I'll take some 2d20 for any action you take, Bo2.
The other rolls effects will be seen in an update or two. >>6197454 >[1/2] meant to be [1/3]
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Rolled 5, 19 = 24 (2d20) >>6197456 >How much do you know about this? >You'd both move cautiously, looking around every corner and hiding under the mantle. Defensive This will take a low DC of 8 or abode. Anonymous
>>6197456 >How are you so calm right now? >What exactly is the mass of darkness? >You'd both move cautiously, looking around every corner and hiding under the mantle. Anonymous
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Rolled 19, 13 = 32 (2d20) >>6197458 Oh woops, and the roll.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 19 Feb 2025 10:54:42 No. 6199555 Report >>6197642 >>6197681 >Questions And Caution Writing. Might take a while.
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>>6199555 Looking forward to it!
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 21 Feb 2025 20:24:58 No. 6201075 Report >>6199868 Thank you!
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<span class="mu-g">You two agreed that caution was the way forward.</span>
And with this in mind, you adopt a <span class="mu-b">defensive</span> stance.
Beneath the mantle, you saw a small splattering of stars emerge and disappear.
Yes, you think you've had enough for your curiosity to demand answers. You glance at Ryan, then dare to ask the muscular bartender some inquiries. Beginning with the one that plagued you the most.
"How are you so calm right now?" you frowned. It isn't everyday when rooms would stretch like shadows, twisting into strange corridors and haunted by fog-like creatures.
"Lad," Ryan sighed out "when ye 'ave lived a life as I did, naethin' feels strange. 'specially when ye make a home at sea for months on end, or when ye've fought off bands of people; ye always must keep a cool head, aye."
A sailor's life, then. Perhaps he had seen oddities in his time in the ocean? It wouldn't surprise you.
"So, I'm guessing you know a little about this sort of thing?" you tentatively probed how much he would be willing to share
"Aye. I know what ye'd expect from an old salt. I'd got my fill of these things from similar places" he chuckled "ye think this brings grief? Seeing an entire ocean become mad with color and form, with the demons spilling out of the water like faucets."
"That does sound worse than this" you responded. You tried, but your mind couldn't really imagine it "and I guess it explains how you know about it. It was when you worked for the E.V.L, right?" you were making an assumption here, yet he did say (though somewhat implicitly) he had a falling out with them after he was a captain. That would imply that he, in fact, was working under or with them at some point.
"It was then, aye. But ye're wrong, lad" he looked at you with seriousness "I didnae <span class="mu-i">work</span> for them."
"But you said you did a brief stint for them?"
"Not accordin' to them, at least" he sighed "I was trustin' an old salt to follow through, I was. And he didn't. I was an 'intern', even as these creatures tried to pluck my eyes out. And I'm not talkin' about the shadows, though they tried it too" he scoffed "Probably for the best I was 'let go', aye."
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 21 Feb 2025 20:31:27 No. 6201077 Report >>6201075 "Since you know about these shadows" you think they were called 'Strangers'. But you weren't really sure if that was truly their name or merely a code the Knife and the Jack used to describe them "I was wondering: What exactly is this mass of shadow? If you know, I mean."
"As a whole or separated?"
"Both?" was there a difference?
"Well, lad, as a whole I've heard them be called a 'Parade'. Ye saw one of those not a few minutes ago. They corrupt anything they touch" he rubs his eyes "but separate, they've been called 'Strangers'. And I dinnae why they act like that, they just do."
"That does coincide with what I've heard..."
"And it looks to me like ye know more about them too, lad" both he and the mermaid on his shoulder seem to look at you, amused "especially since ye aren't screamin' around. Ye're almost as calm as I am."
"Yeah, a little" no point in denying it "I imagine this isn't the worst reaction you've come across?"
"Aye, that would be right" he chuckled.
A small moment of silence passes, and soon you consider getting more clarity on what he meant "Do you know more about them?"
"About what? Those nightmare things?" he queries back to you. You nod "sorry, lad. Like I said, I dinae know much. But they aren't natural, that I bet me bones on."
You think about asking him more questions, or in getting some other answers, but a sudden <span class="mu-r">wrongness</span> approaches. It makes your spine feel chills, <span class="mu-g">and your senses seem to go into overdrive.</span> A small temptation to simply barge out and flee is quickly squashed. Instead, you and Ryan move in tandem, perfectly cautious yet making progress. <span class="mu-b">The orderly sync you two are in is not broken.</span>
And just as it came by, it went away. Ryan motions and silently mouthed to slowly leave the strange mantle and drag it behind. <span class="mu-g">You understand it perfectly, even seeing parts of the plan he likely didn't consider conveying.</span>
So, you two slowly walk out. Showing as little emotion as possible, you both drag the mantle behind each other. It was more of a blanket than any article of clothing, being large enough to cover everyone that came under it. And yet, it seemed to never drag on the floor, always perfectly connected to it. You find that it maintained a constant 'swim' of stars, the sewn decorations moving in a predictable direction.
You weren't sure if it's the nature of the place cause it to happen or if this was simply the way the blanket was made.
Either way, you moved on, keeping perfect pace with Ryan.
But it wasn't too far since you both were able to encounter more moving things. Yet these--unlike the shadows from earlier--had forms that were easily understandable, if abstract.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 21 Feb 2025 20:32:32 No. 6201078 Report >>6201077 There were many sustenance leftovers that spread across this way and that; cans that dripped down from the ceiling, broken musical instruments stitched together like frankensteinian monsters, drawers and tables that mechanically walked on with their wooden legs, a neverending stream of confetti that melted like snow when touching the ground. And rather unnerving dolls, both broken and whole, of which they were prodigious in amount and quality.
Colors and scents and chaotic music swirled around, making you feel nauseous.
'Parade' indeed.
And then another creature emerged in the distance, its flickering and smog-like shape a clear tell that it was yet another 'Stranger'. This one, however, was larger than the rest. Its body was composed by the colors of the hallway behind you, merged together in a maddening fashion.
You and Ryan did not approach it, obviously. Instead you went alongside the bartender doubled back to find another route.
The creature seemed to slowly lumber towards the both of you, many arms slowly stretching towards you both. As such, in perfect unison, you and Ryan entered the blanket once more.
The place turned out to be labyrinthine, with doorways and hallways leading to twists and turns. The place would change more than once as you were both moving from it. Especially when coming back from a dead end.
Yet with methodical action the place was soon scoured, and soon enough you went back to where you came from. The creature from earlier was nowhere to be found.
And so, after what felt like an eternity, you both find what is certainly the exit.
After passing through a familiar hallway, the place were Dingo had been, you found a large wooden door on the ceiling divided this place and the outside.
You guided the way, opening it and finally leaving the place alongside Ryan.
The place was much better illuminated than before, granting you sight. Curiously, the blanket you and Ryan brought didn't seem to be around.
A homely woman was outside, taking rather loudly about something to some police officers and medical people.
Mimi was there, leaning against a wall and looking somewhat ill. She turned to you and smiled weakly.
You approached her first.
<span class="mu-g">"Hey Johan. I think something I ate didn't sit well."</span>
"Yeah, you don't look the best" you chuckled "but are you sure it's the quality instead of the amount you ate?"
She blew a raspberry at you, seemingly getting energy and in better spirits.
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 21 Feb 2025 20:39:28 No. 6201083 Report >>6201078 You were about to respond, but a sudden bout of exhaustion threatened to overwhelm you.
"Seems like Mrs. Tennessee is out. That can't be good" Ryan sighed before glancing back at you "I can handle the rest, lad" Ryan patted you on the shoulder "ye look like the nights of rest ye had forgotten just punched ye in the gut."
That was a rather apt description for your current feelings and mindset.
You glanced to see what Mimi thought. She gave you a thumbs up, pantomiming that Dingo was inside still. <span class="mu-g">You're not sure why you didn't ask about that first.</span> After inquiring to her what she wanted to do, she gifted you a shrug of her shoulders.
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>"Thank you, Ryan." Take his offer, and take Mimi with you. This has been a long and difficult night. >"It's fine, I want to see this through." And you're curious as to what the police were doing here and what the woman wanted. >"I'd actually like to speak to Dingo." You wanted to see the man and how he was doing. >Write-in. The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj
The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Fri 21 Feb 2025 20:47:06 No. 6201088 Report Quoted By:
After a few revisions of this and some real life things I had to do, I was able to eek this out. Thank you all for bearing with me!
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>>6201083 >"I'd actually like to speak to Dingo." You wanted to see the man and how he was doing. Anonymous
>>6201083 >"Thank you, Ryan." Take his offer, and take Mimi with you. This has been a long and difficult night. We can touch base with Dingo tomorrow, probably... We need some rest, and Mimi ought to get home
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Wed 26 Feb 2025 22:01:54 No. 6204449 Report >>6201100 >Speak With The Boss >>6201177 >Take The Out Will start rolling and writing in a few hours.
Seeing how my schedule is, I think I'll end the thread with the next update. Anonymous
>>6204449 >spoiler Fair enough... When do you figure we'll pick back up?
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The QM Without A Name !!KtjNTJjhIVj ID:gGaiw7QQ Thu 27 Feb 2025 00:57:06 No. 6204523 Report Rolled 2 (1d2) >>6204457 Probably somewhere between the fifth to the seventh of March. If there's any changes to that I'll speak about it in the QTG, but I'm hoping I can begin to write even before the fifth.
>>6204449 >1 Dingo >2 Takeout Will
hopefully start writing soon.
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>>6204523 Right on, looking forward to it! And, of course, to this final update.
