DragonRage Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 "One down," Rachel holsters her Inferno Pistols, and surveys the remaining dog creatures. They... seem to be under control for the moment, so she decides to not mess up what's working.
GodofGamingRWBY Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Proditor Of course. With all the souls in possession, the next logical action would simply be to break the Barrier, their one goal in order to escape this mountain. For another few moments, Proditor stayed silent, mentally backtracking the path they took to get to where they were now, before suddenly nodding to himself, "I cannot say that I can make the entire distance, but at most, I should be able to teleport myself and one other to the main floor of the laboratory. Unfortunately, any further is impossible thanks to how spacious this entire mountain is" Proditor informed, turning to look back at Alphys, "However, I would guess that a direct path to Asgore's home, at the very least, would be significantly faster than the time needed to bring myself and three others there."
StormLord Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Seeing the most of the dogs have been at least mostly dealt with Ignia relaxes a little, but doesn't put away her weapon yet.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius pets Greater Dog one last time, giving them a scritch behind the ears as a finisher, before going over to the frantically searching Doggo with a sigh. He gives a short whistle and waves, pulling out his still sheathed copper knife. "I'll let you have my knife for the time being if you'll cool it with the attacking us."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 Doge is tuckered out from their walk, and the child pets decisively! In a flurry of motion, the child pets all of the dogs, pacifying them now that they've been neutralized. "Something just pet me! S-something that isn't moving!" Doggo yelps, failing to spot the child sneaking up behind them. "Uhh, thanks for the knife!" Doggo exclaims. "Dogs can pet other dogs?!" "(A whole new world has been opened up to us)" Dog Marriage exclaim, still thinking the entire party is just a bunch of weird puppies. "Ahh... Humans are nice." Doge says, exhausted from walkies. The child cracks their neck dramatically. Arminius hears once again from the ghostly presence. Dolly, meanwhile, seems to have something to say. He cackles wildly at the spectacle. He says in a soft, razor sharp tone that has Toriel glancing nervously at the animate toy. "What name did you just say?" she asks. Dolly looks shocked for a moment, reviewing what he just said. His expression slips into something casual and mocking. They say, glancing at the child. Toriel grits her teeth. "No matter." She looks at the pacified dogs. "You must take us to the king. It is urgent," Toriel says, stuffing down Dolly's words and ignoring them as hard as she can.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius gives Toriel a confused look before seeming to remember something and motion the kid over.
DragonRage Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 "I feel a sudden urge to, before we visit the king, blindfold that doll so it cannot witness what occurs," Rachel asserts, "Before, I did not trust it because I thought it a daemon. Now, I do not trust it because it is a craven, bloodthirsty thing with no conception of mercy."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 The kid approaches, quietly insisting that, no, that isn't their name. Dolly looks horrified. "What? No! Don't do that! I've NEVER gotten to see that old fool bite it before!"
DragonRage Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Rachel cracks her neck, pulls a strip of bandages out of her pack, and unrolls it in a rapid, menacing motion. "Hold him still, Toriel. I believe I have found a way to administer a measure of justice to this creature without violating my oath."
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius shakes his head. "No, I didn't think it was... Actually what is your.... Nope, not getting distracted, That just reminded me, have you been... hearing a voice?"
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 "Gladly," Toriel says, gripping the doll gently, but firmly. Flowey's face melts and distorts into more and more horrifying threat displays. "No! Don't you dare! I'll kill all of you!" he shrieks in mortification. The process does not take long. - Arminius hears narrated before the fact. The voice seems fearful. The child, however, remains silent, considering the question. They can't help but wish they brought a second doll, if Arminius is this powerful.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius shrugs. "Listen kid, I know you're not dumb. Like just then, they called me nosy. Or any time you've really looked at something while we've been down here. I won't tell the others, whatever is going on, but I'd at least like an answer. If something is wrong maybe I could... help." Arminius doesn't know how he could help, but he figured he might as well.
DragonRage Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Rachel takes a deep breath, and lets it out. "Know your place, heretic. Your comfort and entertainment are not our concerns."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 Dolly shrieks like a little child, writhing in Toriel's grip. Toriel just sighs, shaking her head. - The ghost is frantic now, and the child thinks heavily. Ultimately, even if they told Arminius... Nobody would remember, if they decide to Load. The ghost says something quietly, something meant for the child. The child begins to speak in low tones.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius takes a few moments to process this. He glances quickly at Toriel before nodding. "Well, I said I wouldn't go telling anyone.... It's uh, nice to be introduced Chara." Arminius says a little awkwardly. So they had a ghost traveling with them as well? Or.... Oh well, he could figure out what it was they're dealing with after they got to the king. He gives the kid...s time to speak if they had anything else to say before gesturing silently to see if they were ready to go.
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 The child asks, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius rolls his eyes. "Of course, like I said, I got the hang of it now... Just need something to put them in." He looks over at Dolly before turning back. "Though... Maybe getting something more dignified this time...."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 The child says. They look determined. The ghost, however, falls awkwardly silent.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius nods, looking around. Finally his eyes settle on Toriel. He gets a look that seems dangerously like he's thinking before he turns back to the child. "I have... An idea. But this may be a bit of a long shot. See, on my world ghosts have to build up enough energy, and then they can form their own body... So if we jump started that with some energy, say from a family member..."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius can tell it will work. The child seems to agree.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius nods, going over to the monster in question. "I have a... Strange request."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 "Hmm?" Toriel says, holding the rampaging Dolly under her arm in such a way that they cannot try to bite her.
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius looks at Dolly for a moment before turning back to Toriel. "I need some of your soul. Specifically... Well it's important that I use mostly yours."
Hal Henderics Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 Toriel glances at Flowey, the other fellow who is missing bits of SOUL. "I assume it is important, yes?" she asks hesitantly. "So long as it does not leave any... lasting harm." "I see no problem with it."
kj1225 Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 Arminius nods. "It should be fine, though I'd suggest some chocolate after." With that, Arminius begins taking as much of Toriel's soul as he can take safely or needs.
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