Chapter Text
“May I have this next dance with the beautiful lady, Blue,” A Skeleton with a gold, white, and black mask had his hand out to accept mine, non-verbally insisting I accept. My dance partner was upset. The small skeleton looked like he wanted to tell the stranger to go away but seemed to realize that his last action was rude.
How did I get into this awkward social situation? Well…
After I had left the greenhouse, I looked at the map of the castle with the bomb locations with haste. As I tried not to audibly freak out about the sheer number of devices planted in the main hall, I couldn’t help but question my mortality in a dating sim. There were about nine devices around the outer halls and rooms and fifteen in the main hall. The map locations are vague. There are two near a corner of the room, but the map doesn’t tell me where or what the bombs are specifically hiding in. But at least I don’t have to find them all, right? Edge is helping. And! And I’ve got powers now. I can do this!
I hear the chatter of the main all and am once again on the balcony overlooking a sea of people chattering, dancing, and getting drunk.
Shit, can I do this?
I walk down to the ballroom floor. Very few people paid me any mind for my second entrance, and I resolved to check decorations and arrangements first. I walk over to one of the large vases. It was the one I checked for flowers earlier. I move the flowers around and see nothing. When I turned to look in the next vase, I saw some people looking at me, and some were whispering too. Suddenly, I realize how strange I look, messing with the decor. I walk to the other side of the room to avoid being too conspicuous.
Oh, wait! The plants, that’s it! If I can connect the flowers in the vases, I can check them remotely. I walk over to the nearest wall, grab a glass of probable alcohol, and lean against the wall. Every party has wallflowers, right? I shouldn’t stick out too much.
So, how do I activate this again? Focus. I stare at a vase nearby, focusing on the plants, but nothing happens.
*BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ *
*BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ *
I took my phone out of my purse and saw a message from Edge and a message from the system!
>MESSAGES<
+CONTACTS+ +COMPOSE+ +GROUP+
[New Messages] Edge
I’ve disabled two bombs
[New Message] system.GS
*Read more*
Edge
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Day 3 9:30 pm
//////// I’ve disabled two bombs near the south entrance.
//////// I’ve caught a miscreant setting up one near the west entrance. They don’t have all of the setup. Look for suspicious people and send me a picture to find them later. Distract them from setting up the bombs if you can.
>>>>>>>>Copy. Thanks!
system.GS
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Day 3 9:30 pm
//////// I’ve been notified that you’re trying to use the powers from the beta DLC content, but you’re not maintaining it. When you “focus,” it’s not just staring or thinking hard. Take a deep breath and establish a connection by pretending you are telepathically asking for help. When you do this correctly, you can establish and maintain multiple connections. Be careful; multiple connections will drain your mana fast.
/////// Because of its unfinished state, the DLC’s rules are loose, but you can spin that to your advantage.
Right. So maybe. I close my eyes and calm my breathing.
Flower Focus Activated
I hear the loud chatter of the party begin to dim, and instead, I see the lights behind my eyelids. Is this my flower focus?
As the party sounds continued to dull, the lights became distinct shapes. I could suddenly see the plants' placements in the room. I could see the ones in the vases, the table arrangements, and some on the ceiling.
Identified: #ROSES# #HYDRANGEAS# #FORGET-ME-NOTS# #IRIS# #DAISIES# #GARDENIA# #CARNATIONS# #ALSTROEMERIA# #LILIES# #STATICE# #DELPHINIUM# #LILIES OF THE VALLEY# #MONTE CASINO# #LIMONIUM# #BELLS OF IRELAND# #ORCHIDS# #BUTTON POMS# #SOLIDAGO# #STAR JASMINE# #WISTERIA# #PHILODENDRON# #HYACINTH #
connecting…🌸
Connection to ! 342,630! Flowers and vines achieved. The Plants are on standby . Give them a command.
Your current level isn’t suitable for this passive connection.
-40 mana/minute
This- This whole room is filled with plants! Convenient? I really hope I don’t pass out.
H-hello? Hello all? I need your help to save everyone. There are these devices all around the room. They’re bombs. Um, could you all maybe help me find them?
I conjured up my best mental picture of what the device I disabled earlier looked like.
These are what I’m looking for. If you have anything similar to this, could you make yourself more distinct or communicate with me somehow?
…Please?
!$^&(%@$!ERROR. Adapting request.
beta.TESTING Sticky Pollen_SpecialAbility
Some flower arrangements began to glow with this airy, dusty yellow cloud that contrasted with the colorful lights outlining them. Pollen?! I can think about how cool that is later. When I opened my eyes, the pollen-laden plants were still visible. They gleamed with a yellow hue that appeared invisible to everyone else because no one else reacted. Seven bombs out of the fifteen planned bombs were placed. But that’s assuming they're all near plants. That still doesn’t solve the issue of how to not draw attention to myself.
I could control the morning glory vines earlier. I tried to tell all the tagged plants to move, but after I felt two begin to move, I immediately felt nausea overtake me. So, that is a no on more than two devices simultaneously. Two isn’t bad if there are only seven, right? But first test with one. The one closest to me is to my left, near the table area for people sitting down to eat or rest.
The vine in the center of the arrangement flexed a couple of times. I could mentally feel the movement somehow. I can work with this. Opening my eyes, I plaster a smile and walk through the crowd again. Making it to my first vase tagged with pollen, I stand beside it, looking out into the crowd.
!$^&(%#*%(_)ERROR. Adapting request.
beta.TESTING remoteMGplay : user Vine*protag2
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
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You!
Red
Orange
Green
Purple
FAIL!
2/3 Chances Left. Try again!
Dang. While I’m surprised that I can do the minigame without touching or looking at the bomb, this also means I don’t know the wire colors. With three chances per bomb, I don’t want to risk guesses. What can I do here?
Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna {ACTIVATED}
Can plants see colors?
Searching: Can plants see colors?
Article: “Although plants are a bit color blind, they do sense colors, more appropriately energy levels, that are entirely invisible to humans. For example, plants can perceive far-red light. Plants often utilize the red-to-far-red relationship. A seed uses this relationship to determine whether to germinate or not.” (D. Kroeze MSc., The influence of colors on plants )
Did the game rip this from the internet? Wait —bigger question! Plants can see colors? Awesome! Convenient? Conveniently awesome! I’ll try applying this to the vines in the displays.
!$^&(%#*%(_)ERROR. Adapting request.
beta.TESTING new - Ability_ColorTouch: user Vine*protag2
*!NEW ABILITY UNLOCKED!*
Color Touch Pigment Rush
When used, plants will sense the colors of items touching them and try to match their pigment to the object. It can be used for camouflage, paint making, and select minigames. ;)
Thanks, system!
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
🎕🎕🎕 Red
🎕🎕🎕 Purple
🎕🎕🎕 Green
🎕🎕🎕 Orange
You!
Red
Purple
Green
Orange
SUCCESS!
The flowers in the decoration quickly changed to show the pattern, making the puzzle simple again. Whoo, One down. Six to go. If it’s 9:50, I have less than two hours till midnight. Closing my eyes and checking the pollen beacons, I see two in the center of the room, two in the buffet area, and two further back into the table area I’m already in. Where to start— “Perfect~!” A deep and sultry voice appeared behind me.
I open my eyes and bump against the wall behind me in my instinctive desire for flight over fight. In front of me was a giant rectangular robot wearing a bowtie. “Excuse me-” The robot cuts me off.
“I’m so glad to have found you! We only need one more contestant before we can start and you’re the only other beautifully dressed human who meets my admission standards, yes, you’ll do nicely.” While the robot began to preamble, I took the opportunity to zone out, or rather zone in, and complete another disarming.
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
🎕🎕🎕 Pink
🎕🎕🎕 Purple
🎕🎕🎕 Blue
🎕🎕🎕 White
You!
Pink
Purple
Blue
White
SUCCESS!
Phew! Meanwhile—
“–I don’t think I’ve seen this design before. It’s so gorgeous you’ll outshine the moon the sun, and the stars above. You must join my competition—the drama! the ratings!” As soon as he stopped talking, I cut in.
“Hey, sorry, can you slow down a little bit? I’m not sure if I can help you out, I’m a little preoccupied.”
The robot is silent for a beat but says, “I admit, you are a beautiful wallflower, but I doubt that’s why you came to this party. Aren’t you one of the many young ladies who came for social exposure?”
“No, not at all, I’m a volunteer for the orphanage-”
“OH! How noble! Yes I can see it now! A beautiful, shy young lady who advocates for the misfortuned children. You’re the most perfect contestant I’ve seen tonight!”
“Contestant for what?”
“The Pure Soul Royale, darling. Did you really not know? You’re not being coy?”
“No…” Wait, was that on the task list? The robot starts to go on another rant, and I take their distraction as a chance to check my phone.
Blue Moon Ball Blitz
# Time till Event End: 2:45 #
~Task List~ Mission Items(Locked) Mission Characters(Locked) Mission Store
[COMPLETE] Pre-mission Tasks [COMPLETE]
{{EXPAND}}
Mission Tasks
[] Charming the Cassanova: Catch the attention of the monster community’s hottest playboy. (+)
[] Full Card: Join the Promenade (+)
[] Talk 12 potential/existing love interests (1/12)
[] Scavenger Hunt: Begin this task by finding a Blue Rose (0/1) (+)
[] The Stoic Guard: To begin this task, talk to the captain of the guard in charge of this event (+)
[] Dance with at least 6 partners {additional Black Opal for each extra partner} (0/6)
[] Full Bloom: Collect the following flowers {expand to see list} (0/7) p̴͉͎̎l̷̼̀͝ë̷̙́̚ā̴̱͎̇s̶̟̯̀͠e̶͉͑!̴̂͜͝ ̶̥͘b̶̬̆è̷̘͝ͅf̷̨̫̓́o̵͎̳̅͑r̴̛̫͖͌ê̶̙ ̷͍̟͑͌í̵͎t̸̯́̚s̵̝͉̔͆ ̵̞̇͆ ̶̝̤͌̐t̴͌͜ ̵̡͌ỏ̴̲̤ ̶̠͋ỏ̴̥ ̷̠̾ ̸̩̹̎ ̵͈̉l̶̖͂́ ̵͉̱̏ ̴̨̞̌ā̷̳̔ ̷̗̑ ̵̮͐͊t̴̪̯̏ ̵̻̋̓ ̵̙͑ẽ̵̗
[] Fundraising: Begin this task by talking to 3 people about fundraising opportunities (1/3)
[] Dancing on my own: Begin this task by dancing yourself to a song. (+)
[] You Should See Me in a Crown: Sign up for the Pure Soul Royale
[] Have a total of 10 love interests by the end of the night (5/10)
[] The Food Feud: Talk to Grillby and Talk to Muffet (0/2) (+)
[] Crime and Passion: Talk to a certain spider (+)
[] A Wish From the Heart: Have a character fall deeply in love with you (0/1) (+)
system.GS
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Day 3 9:30 pm
///////// I’ve been notified that you’re trying to use the powers from the beta DLC content, but you’re not maintaining it. When you “focus,” it’s not just staring or thinking hard. Take a deep breath and establish a connection by pretending you are telepathically asking for help. When you do this correctly, you can establish and maintain multiple connections. Be careful; multiple connections will drain your mana fast.
/////// Because of its unfinished state, the DLC’s rules are loose, but you can spin that to your advantage.
Day 3 9:58 pm
>>>>>>System, do I still need to complete this task list? Let me know so I can adjust.
“You know…” The robot caught my attention again, and I returned my phone to my side to avoid looking too rude. They continue, “Joining the pure soul royale is not only a good way to network, but there is also a great prize at the end of the night. We need just one more contestant. What do you say?”
I gulped with apprehension. If the threat of not completing the tasks is still active, then I don’t have a choice.“What would I have to do?”
The robot’s screen flashed red and yellow before switching to a yellow screen with a red exclamation point. “The first thing you’ll have to do is fill up your dance card. Dazzle everyone with your moves so that you can get more votes-”
Dancing in the center of the room could get me closer to those centerpieces! “Alright, Can do.” I say and quickly make my way over to the dance floor. I heard the robot behind me cheer something, but he was out of my earshot before I could catch it.
I tried to look for someone to dance with on the dance floor for five minutes, but everyone appeared engrossed in their partner. I looked away from the tables and spotted a skeleton in a blue mask sulking. Worth a try, right?
When I reached the skeleton, I perceived a few features about him that made him familiar. His skull was round, and he had a perma-smile. He wore a light blue tie and dark blue suit, leaning slightly on the turquoise side. Was this Sans?
“Sans?” I try. The skeleton jumped and looked up at me.
“YES-UM-WAIT-NO. SORRY, MISS, YOU HAVE THE WRONG PERSON.” The skeleton’s voice was different, louder, and more ortund than Sans’s. Upon closer look, despite sitting down, he seemed slightly shorter than Sans.
I apologized, “My mistake, you look like someone I met a bit ago.”
“NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE, MA’AM,” and the skeleton deflated and returned to sulking.
I was about to ask him if he could dance with me simply, but I felt more inclined to cheer him up first. “May I ask a penny for your thoughts.” The skeleton looked confused, so I discarded my phrasing, “I’m asking you what has you so sad.”
The skeleton sighed, and for a moment, I thought he didn’t want to tell me, and I overstepped, but he began to explain. He said, “THIS IS MY FIRST BALL, AND I ATTENDED WITH MY DATEMATE, BUT UNFORTUNATELY SHE HASN’T HAD MUCH TIME FOR ME.”
“That’s unfortunate,” I say, unsure how to console someone. Ashlyn has been stood up before, and all I did then was offer a shoulder to cry on. “Well, it would be a shame if you had to spend your first ball sitting alone.” I offer my hand to him. “May I have this dance?”
He looked unsure for a moment, but then he took my gloved hand in his gloved hand. I led him to the dance floor just as the current song was coming to an end. The blue-masked skeleton joined the dance floor at the edge and poised, ready for when the new song started.
…I don’t know how to dance.
… Perhaps he doesn’t either. The two of us stand face to face awkwardly, and I feel my panic rising over how we’re sort of impeding the flow. With a calming breath, I place my partner’s hand on my waist and put my hands on his shoulders. When the beginning notes of the song began to play, I took my first step, right foot back.
^Outfit Skills Activated^
Thank god!
Dance the Night Away MINI GAME
START!
Fuck my life.
Dance the Night Away
Stage 1: Fairy Fountain
START!
Follow! You!
r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right
GOOD!
l-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up l-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up
GOOD!
l-Up r-Down l-Right r-Left l-Up r-Down l-Right r-Left
GOOD!
r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right
!!PERFECT!!
Oh! It’s just like Dance Dance Revolution, in a way. In my head, I can see these arrows telling me which way to step, but I appear to be subconsciously getting the directions faster than in real-time. I lead me and my partner around the dance floor gracefully, quickly getting the hang of dancing. As we danced, I noticed a few people on the sidelines watching us with rapt attention. My partner seemed to be having fun, and I’m glad I could distract him from his troubles.
Speaking of trouble.
Dance the Night Away
Stage 2: Fairy Fountain
START!
Follow! You!
l-Up l-Down r-Right r-Right l-Up l-Down r-Right r-Right
!!PERFECT!!
r-Up r-Down l-Left l-Left r-Up r-Down l-Left l-Left
!!PERFECT!!
l-Left r-Right r-Up l-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up l-Down
!!PERFECT!!
l-Down r-Up l-Left r-Right l-Down r-Up l-Left r-Right
!!PERFECT!!
l-Up r-Down l-Left l-Right l-Up r-Down l-Left l-Right
!!PERFECT!!
r-Right l-Left r-Up l-Down r-Right l-Left r-Up l-Down
!!PERFECT!!
Follow! You!
🎕🎕🎕 Blue Blue
🎕🎕🎕 Yellow Yellow
🎕🎕🎕 Sky Sky
🎕🎕🎕 Purple Purple
SUCCESS!
Follow! You!
r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right
!!PERFECT!!
l-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up l-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up
!!PERFECT!!
l-Up r-Down l-Right r-Left l-Up r-Down l-Right r-Left
!!PERFECT!!
r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right r-Up r-Down l-Left r-Right
!!PERFECT!!
Follow! You!
🎕🎕🎕 Blue Blue
🎕🎕🎕 Yellow Yellow
🎕🎕🎕 Sky Sky
🎕🎕🎕 Purple Purple
I’m such a good gamer~
By the time the song was done, I managed to disarm both bombs by the stage. My partner and I bowed to each other like everyone else, and people began to cheer. I looked at the crowd and found nearly everyone watching us specifically, and I wondered if we were that good.
“THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DANCING WITH ME, MISS.”
I smiled at his polite and excited tone. “It was my pleasure kind sir,” I said and stepped away. He grasped my forearm, although it wasn't harshly
“WAIT, CAN WE DANCE AGAIN-”
“May I have this next dance with the beautiful lady, Blue,” A Skeleton with a gold, white, and black mask had his hand out to accept mine, non-verbally asking me to accept. My dance partner was upset. The small skeleton looked like he wanted to tell the stranger to go away but seemed to realize that his last action was rude.
See, even after the flashback, I’m unsure how that teed me up for this tense moment. The skeleton in the gold mask was taken aback for a split second, but I may have imagined that because of how quickly an amused smirk replaced it.
“SORRY, STRANGER , BUT I WAS JUST ABOUT TO ASK HER FOR ANOTHER DANCE.” Again, the blue-masked skeleton, apparently named Blue, was trying to get the newcomer to go away, but he didn’t want to. The new man, with an unperturbed look, chuckled. “Right, a night of mystery. Sorry, stranger, but don’t you think you should let the lady choose who is on her dance card? I’d love to—” Both skeletons stopped when they noticed me take a step back from them.
“While I would love to hear the end of this, I have something to attend to. Good night, gentlemen.” And with that, I swiftly left the dance floor.
Or so I tried because suddenly there were screams through the room. People in masks and formal attire started rounding people towards the center of the room, clearly armed. I moved with the crowd, but as they started pushing people to sit down on the floor, I used the confusion to hide under a table. I hoped that no one noticed me, but amongst the loud commotion around me, I heard no steps towards me. Okay, okay, think. What can I can I do, fuck, what’s happening? Bluebell tap! Do any of the flowers in hear have the ability?
Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna {ACTIVATED}
BlueBell Tap ability
Searching: ABILITY: BlueBell Tap
Hyacinth {Hyacinthus} (ABILITY: BlueBell Tap ) [6]
Lilies of the Valley {Convallaria majalis} (ABILITY: BlueBell Tap ) [2]
Agave {Agave americana} (ABILITY: BlueBell Tap ) [0]
Yucca {Yucca filamentosa} (ABILITY: BlueBell Tap ) [0]
Garden star-of-Bethlehem {Lavandula angustifolia} (ABILITY: BlueBell Tap ) [0]
connecting…🌸
Connection to #HYACINTHS# achieved. The flowers are insistent to assist. Give them a command.
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Hyacinths
( H. litwinovii )
💮 Hyacinths(1/3)💮
Connection … STRONG
RARITY: Common
HP: 375/375
LOYALTY: 35/37
[] Take a sample []Collect a seed []Magi-Tend
Cantrip options
[]: Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna: [LEVEL 1]
[✔]: BlueBell Tap: [LEVEL 1] {ACTIVE}
[]: Vine Summon: [LEVEL 1]
Plant Specific Cantrips
🔒: Healing Bulbs (available during encounters)
[ ]: Calming Parfum:
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You cast BlueBell Tap….. ….. ….. It is super effective!
一 -2 Mana
The immediate thing I hear is people panicking, but the hyacinths must be along the edges of the room. What really catches my attention is the smaller, more high-pitched voices. The kids. I focus on the flower producing the noise, and I peek under the tablecloth. Luckily, well, not lucky, but fortunately, I could see a potted plant on the second-floor balcony, and that’s where the kids were. I could see all of them being guarded by maids who also wore masks and had big ass guns. Who needed big ass guns to coral kids? Seems excessive, or maybe I feel that way because I’m going to have to rescue them. Okay, I disabled four bombs so far and I have three left. Where are those other three…with the pollen still active and working even with the tablecloth, I can see one by the buffet, one by the entrance, and one behind the thrones! Geez, the fuck am I gonna do?
“LISTEN UP!” Oops, attention got. A gruff voice was addressing the room, and it sounded like he was by the throne. I peeked under my tablecloth to see, but I couldn’t see past anyone without lifting the tablecloth too high. Probably an evil speech anyway. Back to fretting.
Ability Deck {beta access}
temp.notification_wall.info: Welcome! The ability deck is a master list of all of your unlocked abilities. This menu will allow you to use your powers in the story and outside encounters. Assigning abilities to “quick prompt” will allow you to use these abilities immediately without opening the ability deck. You can have up to four abilities set to quick prompts at a time.
You can use cantrips outside of and during battle. Defensive and Offensive spells and abilities (D&O) are specifically for battle. You have two defensive and four offensive spell slots at your current level. Next level up at experience level ten (M-experience level two).
All spells and cantrips consume mana. Mana consumption applies with each activation or extension of use.
Flora Mage Ability Deck
To unlock all abilities, collect the seven fallen flowers. Each flower unlocks two cantrips and up to five D&O spells. Unlocking all 35 releases is your ultimate. You can unlock the seven fallen flowers by making a character's feelings bloom .
Cantrips
🔒:Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna: [LEVEL 1] This power is always enabled
This ability allows you to identify plants on the spot. Identifying plants is essential to using your powers. It can only be tampered with if insufficient mana or a total power disablement
occurs.
💟Mana Consumption 💟 : 0.5
🔒:Flower Focus: [LEVEL 1] This power is always enabled
As long as “Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna” is enabled and functioning properly, you can connect to and activate abilities specific to different flowers. The functionality of a connectable flower varies by species, colors, and combinations (referring to Bouquets). Initial connection requires soft focus.
💟Mana Consumption 💟 : 0.5
:Petal Port: [LEVEL 1]
Petal Port will allow you to teleport to preset locations. To set a location, summon a Mana Bloom or Mana Seed, a manifestation made purely of your mana and excess soul trait in the form of a flower or seed of your choice. Mana Blooms can be left in any location but will last longer if in a location that receives sunlight. If you are outdoors, you can manifest seeds in the ground, but to create a successful Petal Port site indoors using a seed, You must put it in a pot of dirt or a container with water. Having dirt and water is not required, just one or the other. Mana Seeds will last longer than a mana bloom but take longer to mature into a usable Petal Port. A Bloom is ready on demand and lasts seven days alone or twelve days in dirt or water. A seed matures within one hour and will last three months.
💟Mana Consumption 💟 : VARY
Vine Summon: [LEVEL 1]
Vine Summon creates vines that come through the floor or allow you to control pre-existing vines. The vine's reach and durability depend on your agility (30% of max strength achievement required) and endurance (40% of max endurance achievement required) stats. You can summon vines regardless of terrain and conditions if there is ground.
💟Mana Consumption 💟 : 5
: BlueBell Tap: [LEVEL 1]
BlueBell Tap allows you to create a telephone connection to the flower. The flower will then act as a microphone to people within twenty feet of the plant, allowing you to hear what the flower can pick up for times varying per flower.
💟Mana Consumption 💟 : 2
🔒 Pulchritudo Florum Abilities
🔒 Petala Fortis Abilities
🔒 Hortus Sapientiae Abilities
🔒 Hortus Arcanum Abilities
🔒 Petala patientiae Abilities
🔒 Hortus Spei Abilities
🔒 Amor aeternus Abilities
[ ✔ ] Go to Fallen Flower Progress Module (ed.SYSTEM)
Okay, Petalporting, let’s go. First, I make a seed. Been do-it-myself thus far; just do it again. I cup my hands together, relax, and then focus. Bright screen balls form in my hand and then turn into almond shapes. I didn’t mean to make so many, or maybe it’s this many by default? The seeds fly out of my hand and sink into the floor. Are they supposed to do that? Apparently, I can see those as well with my pollen vision. They seemed to fix themselves in specific areas of the room and then bloom into flower shapes.
💮Petal Portation Station💮
[ ] Petal Port spot 1:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 2:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 3:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 4:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 5:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 6:ACTIVE:
Options - RENAME | SET RESPAWN | SELECT TARGET |
[ ] Petal Port spot 7:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 8:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 9:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 10:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 11:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 12:ACTIVE:
MORE OPTIONS - ⚠ REPLANT | DEACTIVATE ALL
The one closest to the nearest bomb is the one next to the buffet table. I have a fair vantage from hear for the bomb near the entrance, so if I disable that one first, then I can teleport to the one next to the buffet, then all I have to worry about is the one by the thrones!
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
🎕🎕🎕 Red
🎕🎕🎕 Green
🎕🎕🎕 Blue
🎕🎕🎕 White
You!
Red
Green
Blue
White
SUCCESS!
💮Petal Portation Station💮
[ ] Petal Port spot 1:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 2:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 3:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 4:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 5:ACTIVE:
[✅] Petal Port spot 6:ACTIVE:
Options - RENAME | SET RESPAWN | SELECT TARGET |
[ ] Petal Port spot 7:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 8:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 9:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 10: ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 11: ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 12: ACTIVE:
MORE OPTIONS - ⚠ REPLANT | DEACTIVATE ALL
I was not prepared for how nauseating the teleportation would feel. I found myself crouched behind the server side of the buffet table and tried not to wretch as I swiftly rolled under the cover of the food table. The teleportation seed had bloomed just feet away from a bomb hiding place, and the game for that one was even easier because I was up close.
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
Red
Yellow
Green
Yellow
You!
Red
Yellow
Green
Yellow
SUCCESS!
“HA! Do you really think you’re in any position to negotiate?” The gruff voice was arguing with someone now. I peeked from my new vantage point and could see a short, rotund man in a black ski mask, like the other terrorists. He was holding a bullhorn in one hand, and in the other, there was a black box. Probably a detonator. But what exactly is his plan here? The only other bomb is behind the throne, on the stage that he is standing on. Is he going to blow himself up? He must have an escape plan-
The kids! The kids are hostages to aid in his escape! Ah, that makes so much sense.
Well, we can’t have that happen, now, can we? The kids on the second floor are above me, so I can’t see them anymore, but I know there are two potted plants next to them. Hey, wait, am I getting smarter? I’m pretty sure the plants on the balcony are lilies of the valley, and those are vines, right?
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Connection status: STABLE
Lillies of the Valley
( Convallaria majalis )
💮 Lillies of the Valley (1/11)💮
Connection … STRONG
RARITY: Common
HP: 68/68
LOYALTY: 15/15
[] Take a sample []Collect a seed []Magi-Tend
Cantrip options
[]: Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna: [LEVEL 1]
[]: BlueBell Tap: [LEVEL 1] {ACTIVE}
[]: Vine Summon: [LEVEL 1]
Plant Specific Cantrips
[ ]: PoisonBerry Grip:
[ ]: Sweet Parfum:
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💮Petal Portation Station💮
[ ] Petal Port spot 1:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 2:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 3:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 4:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 5:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 6:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 7:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 8:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 9:ACTIVE:
[✅] Petal Port spot 10:ACTIVE:
Options - RENAME | SET RESPAWN | SELECT TARGET |
[ ] Petal Port spot 11:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 12:ACTIVE:
MORE OPTIONS - ⚠ REPLANT | DEACTIVATE ALL
The nausea is still there, but I appear in the hallway behind them, far enough away that my small huff doesn’t catch any attention. Two armed maids were guarding the children, but they were watching the gruff voice and a hostage guest, who I now realize is a young woman, go back and forth. Is this scripted? This all feels chaotic and unplanned, but also very sequenced. Something is super wrong here. The children are all huddled together, and they are very distressed. Sniffling and weeping quietly, but they don’t seem super harmed.
I let out a steadying sigh and went to the Lillies of the Valley.
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Connection status: STABLE
Lillies of the Valley
( Convallaria majalis )
💮 Lillies of the Valley (1/11)💮
Connection … STRONG
RARITY: Common
HP: 68/68
LOYALTY: 15/15
[] Take a sample []Collect a seed []Magi-Tend
Cantrip options
[]: Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna: [LEVEL 1]
[]: BlueBell Tap: [LEVEL 1] {ACTIVE}
[]: Vine Summon: [LEVEL 1]
Plant Specific Cantrips
[ ✅]: PoisonBerry Grip:
[ ]: Sweet Parfum:
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The two vines on either side of the two maids wrapped around their mouths, but before they could screech or scream or do anything I’d do if that happened to me, they went slack.
...Da fuck was that?!
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Connection status: STABLE
Lillies of the Valley
( Convallaria majalis )
💮 Lillies of the Valley (1/11)💮
Connection … STRONG
RARITY: Common
HP: 68/68
LOYALTY: 15/15
[] Take a sample []Collect a seed []Magi-Tend
Cantrip options
[]: Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna: [LEVEL 1]
[]: BlueBell Tap: [LEVEL 1] {ACTIVE}
[]: Vine Summon: [LEVEL 1]
Plant Specific Cantrips
[ ]: PoisonBerry Grip:
* This move is a sub-move of Vine Summon. When in use, the vine will specifically wrap around ingestion orifices and sprout berries in the mouth of a target. When bitten or ingested, the berries release a toxin that will cause poison damage during battle or immediately knock out targets *
[ ]: Sweet Parfum:
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Dear stars that looked so brutal. The vines were sort of holding their slack bodies by their heads. The hostile maids were definitely out. Looks uncanny from here. But hopefully, from down below, it doesn’t look too suspicious.
“Psst, hey, y’all! Over here! Here!” I whisper-call to them. A few kids look up, their faces light up, and the orphans among them recognize me. I put my finger to my mouth to insist they keep quiet and waved for them to follow me. They tap each other, and everyone follows me, crawling down the hall. I open a random room that seems to be a kitchen. I usher the kids into the kitchen and close the door behind me. I begin to frantically open drawers and hand the kids large kitchen knives, pans, pots, rolling pins, just anything that could be a weapon. I tell them to protect each other and that I’m going to get someone to protect them.
Edge
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Day 3 9:30 pm
//////// I’ve disabled two bombs near the south entrance.
//////// I’ve caught a miscreant setting up one near the west entrance. They don’t have all of the setup. Look for suspicious people and send me a picture to find them later. Distract them from setting up the bombs if you can.
>>>>>>>>Copy. Thanks!
Day 3 10:58 pm
>>>>>>>>EDGE! I FOUND THE KIDS AND RESCUED THEM. WE ARE IN SOME KITCHEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
I put away my phone and take a moment to compose myself. I turn to the kids, “Okay guys, um, for those who don’t know me, hi, my name is (Y/N), and I wish we were meeting in better circumstances. I am going to need you all to protect each other, be very silent, and wait for one of the royal guards to get you. Don’t trust anyone unless they are a tall, mean-looking skeleton man. I wouldn’t be telling you to trust mean-looking people normally, but in this case, I kind of know this guy, and he is a helpful police- I mean- guard man, alright?” I give them a thumbs up and hope I don’t sound as unsure as I feel.
“You mean Mr. Edge?” Pluto!
“Pluto! Thank god, y’all are okay.” I see his brother hugging him protectively, holding one of the rolling pins I passed out. “But yes! Y’all know who Edge is, so only go along with him, okay? In fact, see this table?” I test-pull a metal table by the door, and it doesn’t seem too heavy. “Who here is super strong?” I hear a chorus of me’s throughout the crowd of kids, and I shush them out of caution. “Alright, when I leave out this door. Move this table in front of the door and put heavy pots and stuff on it. Only open the door if the person has the password. I’ll text it to Edge, so only he and I know. What should the password be?”
I shouldn’t have asked; they all started speaking at the same time. “Okay, okay, okay guys, again, we gotta be quiet! Ssh, just ssh, let’s keep the volume down.”
“The Stellar Pluto!” Pluto cheers just loud enough to be heard over the hushed kids.
“Yes! Sounds good! Nicely done, Pluto!” I compliment him. I ignored the annoyed whines of some of the kids as I texted Edge.
Edge
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Day 3 9:30 pm
//////// I’ve disabled two bombs near the south entrance.
//////// I’ve caught a miscreant setting up one near the west entrance. They don’t have all of the setup. Look for suspicious people and send me a picture to find them later. Distract them from setting up the bombs if you can.
>>>>>>>>Copy. Thanks!
Day 3 10:58 pm
>>>>>>>>I FOUND THE KIDS AND RESCUED THEM. WE ARE IN SOME KITCHEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
Day 3 11:05 pm
>>>>>>>> The password is “The Stellar Pluto,” The kids are hiding.
“Alright, guys, remember. You have to be quiet. Wait for Edge and the password.”
“Please don’t go!” One of the kids cried. A wave of worried murmurs and whispers hit my ears, and I gulped.
“I promise you’ll be fine. Edge will take care of you. I’m going to go rescue everyone else.”
“Can you tell my daddy I miss him?” And other requests were asked of me, but I eventually managed to leave. When I closed the door, I heard a little discourse before shushing, and I think I could hear Sol taking charge, actually. I let out a worried breath but peeled myself away from the door, deciding they were still quiet enough not to draw attention.
The coast is clear, so I creep back up to the still out-of-commission maids. Did I kill them?
The bomb by the throne is still there, but so is a Petalport bloom! I could teleport down to disarm the bomb, but then what? The guy on the stage I could take, but there are like six other armed bad guys facing the stage.
system.GS
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Day 3 9:30 pm
///////// I’ve been notified that you’re trying to use the powers from the beta DLC content, but you’re not maintaining it. When you “focus,” it’s not just staring or thinking hard. Take a deep breath and establish a connection by pretending you are telepathically asking for help. When you do this correctly, you can establish and maintain multiple connections. Be careful; multiple connections will drain your mana fast.
/////// Because of its unfinished state, the DLC’s rules are loose, but you can spin that to your advantage.
Day 3 9:58 pm
>>>> >>> System, do I still need to complete this task list? Let me know so I can adjust.
Day 3 11:10 pm
/////// read this command into your Encyclopedia search! Hurry! MMMdlc_FF.!cheat!: collect_MAX-player2-getX_getY_getZ
Encyclopedia Magica, Flora, and Fauna {ACTIVATED}
Can plants see colors?
Searching: MMMdlc_FF.!cheat!: collect_MAX-player2-getX_getY_getZ
CMD: prompt:MMMdlc_FF.!cheat!: collect_MAX-player2-getX_getY_getZ
OPENING WINDOW….
Full Bloom
Collect the FALLEN FLOWERS
A bracelet shall appear around your wrist when you collect your first flower. Each flower you collect will turn into a charm on your bracelet. Collect all seven flowers, and the next step will commence.
Calla Lily ( 1 /1) 💮
Gladiolus (1/1) 💮
Iris ( 1/1 ) 💮
The Rose ( 1/1 ) 💮
Daffodil (1/1) 💮
Snowdrop (1/1) 💮
Heliotrope ( 1/1 ) 💮
~GO FORTH AND BLOSSOM ~
A bracelet of light forms around my wrist, and several flowers bloom from between the woven light. The light disperses, revealing a bracelet made of vines with several flower charms around it. When I turned my palm over, looking at the charm bracelet in curiosity and awe, a generic green flower shape appeared and disappeared as I flexed my palm. I grip it, crushing it, and a surge of energy fills me. I feel my dress twist around me, the tulle spinning and changing shape. My heels turn into boots, crawling up my legs like vines, and my mask stretches over my face. My gloves feel cool on my hands, and the tips of my fingers tingle. Vines braid into my hair, and flowers blossom over them. I look down, and my dress is completely transformed!
Right! Superhero DLC!
Okay, thanks, system. I’ll try my best.
💮Petal Portation Station💮
[ ✅ ] Petal Port spot 1:ACTIVE:
Options - RENAME | SET RESPAWN | SELECT TARGET |
[ ] Petal Port spot 2:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 3:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 4:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 5:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 6:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 7:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 8:ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 9:ACTIVE:
[] Petal Port spot 10: ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 11: ACTIVE:
[ ] Petal Port spot 12: ACTIVE:
MORE OPTIONS - ⚠ REPLANT | DEACTIVATE ALL
Behind the throne, I appear, and luckily, the bomb is near. Just meters away, and I’ll save the day! Just one more bomb to defuse, and these horrid bastards, I’ll confuse. Now I will prove I am a gamer; this game I won’t lose—
Bombastic Bomb Defusal
3…
2…
1…
START!
Follow!
Buttermilk
Cobalt
Potiron
Chartreuse
You!
Buttermilk
Cobalt
Potiron
Chartreuse
SUCCESS!
What a strange palette, but I am the best! I’ll put these dumbasses to the test and finally get some rest. The guy with the detonator is giving his final address, threatening all the guests and creating mass distress. He says that the monsters must go, but I’m about to steal the show. Under my command, the plants help me with my final stand. The connection is instant, and I don’t have to raise a hand. With a simple trick, I summon vines behind enemy lines, and with minimal time, I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 bad guys in my vines. Mass confusion in the ballroom, and the crowd is shocked. I use the distraction to make sure I’m not stalked. I PetalPort, just to the side, but to everyone else, I appeared in a glide. A shimmer of light, from which I am born, I introduce myself as Thorn.
My voice is modulated, and I don’t sound the same, but honestly, I can’t afford any fame. The man on the stage recovers and shouts with rage at the situation he can’t gauge. He raises his black box behind his back, but I can’t have that, so I have to make a quick attack. I shoot several sharp scilla-shaped shurikens from my fingertips, and he yelps and screams as the stage dips. Honestly RIP! The platform crashes down, and the detonator is thrown; I don’t have to do a thing; the device is destroyed with a bone. I look up to the balcony and see Edge had thrown that bone, but I see on his face he doesn’t recognize me, so I’ll leave that matter alone. The man on the floor is grabbed immediately, but he cackles because he hasn’t been defeated so easily.
There was one more bomb, hidden in plain sight; it was on the chandelier, and the man pointed out a huge oversight. I would have panicked by default and got all into my head, but my plant persona got a plan, thinking eight steps ahead. I summon more vines, and up the walls they climb, and with no telling when the bomb will go off, they waste no time. The vines spread across the ceiling and braid through the chandelier; large flowers began to appear and form a giant sphere. The bomb is concealed, and I wonder when it’ll detonate; I don’t have to wait as a large BOOM sounds and the flowers dissipate. Petals rain down, and the guests look up in awe; I take the opportunity to cast several parfum to keep them calm after what they saw. Without the bright chandelier, there is no light, so I take the opportunity to escape into the night. I expanded my Petal Portal radius to outside the castle walls, and when I made it outside, I could hear one of the king's calls. They wanted to find me, the guards were ordered to hunt me down, I’m a superhero mage on the run, and I’ll be damned if I am captured by the crown. With every step I take, I feel my powers fade away; in the back of my head, I hear, “MISSION FAILED,” And my mana is depleted for the rest of the day —
OOF!
Ow. I tripped, and my costume disappeared in a bright light. I’m back to normal. My dress is sort of ruined. And I lost my shoe when I fell.
“Did you hear that? I think there is someone over here!”
Uh-oh. I've got to get up! I decided to leave my lost shoe behind and simply took off the other one to run better. I get as far away from the castle as I can; exhausted, I perch myself in an alleyway. After minutes of not-too-helpful rest, I drag myself back to the inn.
“Good evening- oh my stars! What happened?!” The innkeeper rushes from behind the desk to look me over. I manage a kind of painful smile and explain that I escaped from a disaster at the ball. I told her a very edited version of what happened at the party and added in a fake story about how I managed to slip away from some attackers and run back here. The innkeeper escorts me to my room, and I pass out instantly.
Day 3, May 21st, Spring Complete!
Level 5 (1,600 Experience to next level)
Mage Level 5 (500 Magic Experience to next level)
HP: 2560 /2560
Mana: 9000/ 9000
Strength: 112 /480
Perception: 112 /480
Endurance: 128 /320
Charisma: 112 /320
Intelligence: 80 /320
Agility: 144 /480
Luck: 160 /320
Total Exp earned: 6,343 /1,600
Total MExp earned: 4,475/500
*~LEVEL UP!~*
*~LEVEL UP!~*
*~LEVEL UP!~*
*~LEVEL UP!~*
*Congratulations on reaching level 7.
*Congratulations on reaching mana level 8.
*Difficulty and Missions adjusted.
*Store Items Unlocked
*3200 Gem x4 Level Up Bonus
*2 New Outfits earned!
LOADING...
Level 7 (Y/n) (L/n) the Antagonist
(12,800 Experience to next level)
Mage Level 8 (4,500 Magic Experience to next level)
HP: 2560/ 2560
Mana: 9000/9000
Strength: 1622 /1920
Perception: 1622 /1920
Endurance: 1100 /1280
Charisma: 1226 /1280
Intelligence: 1083 /1280
Agility: 1426 /1920
Luck: 1149 /1280
Total Exp earned: 6,843 /12,800
Gain 5,957 Exp or more to reach Level 8
Total MExp earned: 4,475 /4,500
Gain 25 MExp or more to reach Level 9
MAX Mana Increased
Day 4, May 22nd, Spring
#GAME SAVED#
When I woke up, the sunlight hurt my eyes. The weight of last night was heavy on my mind. It's like a hangover but somehow worse. Or, if you don’t drink, think like a migraine with nausea; I feel well-rested, so it must be my nerves making me feel bad. I kinda don’t even wanna go outside. I stretch and feel phantom aches from all the activity. It’s like my mind knows that I should be sore, but my body is adhering to the rules of the game. New day, new me, I guess. I open my wardrobe.
You currently have 6 clothing sets in your wardrobe.
Current Closet space 6/14
*Denim Delight*
+1 Strength
+7 Charisma
+2 Agility
+3 Luck
*A simple but nice-looking outfit. A little on the casual side, but still formal nonetheless. It’s a great outfit for beginners.
* It’s Getting Hot in Here *
~ Simple~ Mature~Sexy~
+11 Endurance
+9 Intelligence
+8 Agility
*A black work blouse, black, high rise, skin-tight work pants, near leggings, honestly, and a nice pair of black flats. There’s also an apron with a fire Grillby’s logo on the front that goes down to your thighs. If they can’t handle you then they better stay out of the kitchen!
* Bleeding Blossoms *
~ Sexy ~ Mature ~ Gorgeous~
+16 Charisma
+14 Agility
+12 Perception
+10 Luck
+8 Endurance
+1072 Starting Mana
*One of Blackberry’s signature designs. This black swing dress has vibrant flowers decorating the skirt and bodice. The dress had two split straps and a sheer cape hanging over the shoulders, covering the top half of the dress. This dress has been imbued with magic. The flowers will glow and become animated when the dress’s abilities are activated.
* I Do Adore *
~ Simple ~ Cute ~
+4 Perception
+5 Charisma {Charisma Skill Activatable}
+2 Agility
+3 Luck
*A sweet number that is the embodiment of new love. A black overall dress paired with a black and white striped, off-the-shoulder shirt. This dress comes with black Converse and black socks. Adding a splash of color to this outfit will give it more appeal to whoever you’re trying to allure.
* Was She Ever There *
~ Mature~ Simple~
+8 Perception
+10 Charisma {Charisma Skill Activatable}
+4 Intelligence
+7 Luck
*A long, woody brown trench coat covers the length of her body. The mists that shroud the area shift around her as if carrying her memory as she passes by in her tall, black, high-heeled boots. Her black pants and grey blouse remain steadfast in your memory, but in the end, you’re not sure if you saw her face or caught her name. Was she ever there? Adding a splash of color to this outfit will give it more appeal to whoever you’re trying to allure.
* Pretty Girl Walk *
~ Lively~ Sexy~Cute~
+10 Strength
+14 Charisma {Charisma Skill Activatable}
+2 Agility
+3 Luck
*You walk into the bar dressed like a star, rocking sexy pumps, a stripy number for a blouse, and a short, tiered skirt that teases the imagination. You look so fly it’s a little bit scary. You’ll have your suitors on one knee, ready to marry, all while letting everyone else know they can look but can’t touch. Adding a splash of color to this outfit will give it more appeal to whoever you’re trying to allure.
[]Go to Market’s Boutique []Trash []Evaluate []Evolve []Craft
Nice! I guess I wear one with a trench coat. If I’m reading that right, it’ll make me harder to recognize. I wonder what I did to earn outfits? I leave my room, saying good morning to the innkeeper. She asked me if I was alright, but after assuring her, she waved me on my way. I try to go to Muffet’s for some breakfast but the place is closed. I guess that’s fair, everyone’s still probably reeling from the attack.
I found a smoothie place just down the street, and just as I walked through the door, I bumped into someone, and unfortunately, my new outfit got ruined.
“Sorry,” the person said passively but was still just walking past me. I let out a resigned sigh but froze when I heard an all too familiar voice.
“DATEMATE, THAT WAS RATHER RUDE!” Papyrus came walking up to the door, holding two four-cup trays of smoothies.
Avianna turns back to Papyrus, “Sorry, Paps, you know I’m in my head a lot.” Avianna was a little taller than me; she had long chestnut hair, glasses with black plastic frames on her face, and was wearing a red beanie on her head. Her outfit outfit contrasted with the beanie, as it seemed to be business attire. Avianna still didn’t really look at me, and Papyrus sighed. Avianna seemed confused by his exasperation.
“I’M SORRY, MA’AM. LET ME GET YOU SOME NAPKINS- HEY, I THINK I KNOW YOU!”
I did have breakfast with him just yesterday, but I kind of wanna put this outfit to the test. Nothing is obscuring my face, yet he didn’t immediately recognize me. Instead of answering him, I simply shook my head negative and shrugged.
“Papyrus we have to go before the smoothies melt too much, come on!” Avianna waves Papyrus along and starts walking. Papyrus apologizes again and starts to follow his datemate. He looks back at me a couple of times.
^Outfit Skill Activated^
I smiled at him and gave a small wave to him. A small yellowish-orange blush spread across his face, and I almost missed it because he was so far away. He shakes his head and turns back, walking ahead rather stiffly now.
*BUZZ*
Oh! Right, I pretty much ignored all my notifications yesterday. I think I didn’t even register most of the buzzes.
Contacts
Total Contacts 22
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The Great “Papyrus”
Status to Player: Love Interest
OH NO!
HP: 680 /680
DANGER SCORE: 2 /10
LOVE: 11 /100 (+5)
LUST: 5 /150 (+5)
JEALOUSY: 0 /50
Total REPUTATION: 116 /200
*Congratulations! Papyrus is interested in you!
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
PLAYER1: “Avianna” the Protagonist
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Player Level 6
REPUTATION Rank: #1
[]Notes
“Sol” the Down to Earth Child { Orphan }
You disappeared after you saved him, his brother, and the other kids. He made sure everyone followed your directions, and Edge found them as you said. Did you save everyone like you said?
HP: 9 /9
DANGER SCORE: 1/ 10 (-2)
ATTATCHMENT: 30 /100 (+25)
TRUST: 50 /100 (+47)
RESPECT: 80 /100 (+60)
Total REPUTATION: 240 /400
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes []Use Item []Family Tree{LOCKED}
“Pluto” the Starry Eyed Child { Orphan }
Edge came, like you said, but where did you go?
Pluto wants you to come back soon .
HP: 20 /20
DANGER SCORE: 0 /10
LOVE: 28/100 (+28)
TRUST AND SECURITY: 10/100 (+10)
RESPECT AND ADMIRATION: 15/100 (+15)
ACCEPTANCE: 30/100 (+30)
Total REPUTATION: 83 /400
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes []Use Item []Family Tree{LOCKED}
The Great and Terrible Captain Edge
Status to Player: Crush
You were far more capable than he expected, but what happened to you? You left the children and weren’t among the crowd after the guard began corralling bystanders.
HP: 680 /680
DANGER SCORE: 6 /10 (-3)
LOVE: 36 /100 (+21)
LUST: 22 /150 (+16)
JEALOUSY: 0 /50
Total REPUTATION: 91 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Blue” the Noble Peace Officer
Status to Player: Love Interest
He lost track of you once the terrorists began to attack everyone. Are you okay?
HP: 680 /680
DANGER SCORE: 4 /10
LOVE: 20 /100 (+20)
LUST: 30 /150 (+30)
JEALOUSY: 15 /50 (+15)
Total REPUTATION: 85 /200
*Congratulations! Blue is interested in you!
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“G” the Calculating Cassanova
Status to Player: Indifferent
You’ve been everywhere lately, but now you’re nowhere.
HP: 75 /80
DANGER SCORE: 8 /10
LOVE: 0 /100
LUST: 10 /150
JEALOUSY: 1 /50
Total REPUTATION: 31 /200
*So! G is aware of you! You know him, but he doesn’t know you.
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Mettaton” the Star of Monster Town
The ratings! The drama, the surprise! The intrigue! He must have that mage on his show before the guard finds them.
*Mettaton is thinking of you; he just doesn’t know it is you*
HP: 9300 /9999
DANGER SCORE: 4 /10
IMPRESSION: 5 /200 (+5)
Total REPUTATION: 20 /100
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Asriel” the Prince of Monsters
He heard from the guard report about how you helped save the day. He hopes his parents can find you to reward you.
He is also worried about the appearance of a new mage after so long on the surface.
HP: 999/999
DANGER SCORE: 4 /10
IMPRESSION: 10 /200
Total REPUTATION: 40 /100
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes
“Frisk” the Ambassador of Monsters
They are a bit worried about you, but their focus is on a different issue right now.
What will a new mage do to this timeline? Is the mage why nothing is working right?
*Frisk is thinking of you; he just doesn’t know it is you*
HP: 72 /80
DANGER SCORE: 10 /10
IMPRESSION: 30 /200
Total REPUTATION: 28 /100
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes
“Asgore” The King of the Origin Tale Monsters
Who was that mage? What on earth is supposed to do about a mage at this moment?
*Asgore is thinking of you; he just doesn’t know it is you*
HP: 3500 /3500
DANGER SCORE: 10 /10
IMPRESSION: 5 /200
Total REPUTATION: 5 /100
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes
“Toriel” the Queen of the Origin Tale Monsters
Toriel already knows that Asgore is going to blow this mage situation out of proportion somehow. However, she is not sure of how to feel about you.
* Toriel is thinking of you; she just doesn’t know it is you*
HP: 440 /440
DANGER SCORE: 10 /10
IMPRESSION: 20 /200
Total REPUTATION: 40 /100
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes
“Gloria” the Assistant Orphan Caretaker
Oh, dear. You disappeared in the commotion. The kids were telling her all about how you saved them from the bad guys.
HP: 310 /310
DANGER SCORE: 0 /30
RESPECT: 80/80 (+40)
TRUST: 65/80 (+35)
Total REPUTATION: 145 /150
*Hooray! Gloria wants to be friends with you! Formally accept the friendship.
[]Evaluate Reputation []Notes
“Muffet” the Baker
Status to Player: Crush
Didn’t see you anywhere, but perhaps that’s for the best, considering what happened.
HP: 1247 /1250
DANGER SCORE: 4 /10
LOVE: 30/100 (+7)
LUST: 10/150 (+5)
JEALOUSY: 10/50 (-5)
Total REPUTATION: 80 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []Her Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Grillby” the Friendly Bartender
Didn’t see you at the ball. He thought you would be by.
HP: (Can only be hurt by liquids)
DANGER SCORE: 4 /10
IMPRESSION: 30 /200
Total REPUTATION: 80 /100
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“Kindle,” the Mischievous Bartender
Not especially enthused about you not showing up to help with the table.
HP: (Can only be hurt by liquids)
DANGER SCORE: 6 /10
IMPRESSION: 6/20 (-2)
Total REPUTATION: 41 /100
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“Stellby” the Spaced out Bartender
Looking forward to your first week of work starting Monday!
HP: (Can only be hurt by ???)
DANGER SCORE: 3 /10
IMPRESSION: 15 /20
Total REPUTATION: 81 /100
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“Blackberry” the Malevolent Designer
Status to Player: Crush
He saw you wearing the dress he gifted you and it looked even better than he thought it would. And he believes anything he makes is amazing. He was upset that he nor Cash could find you as you kept disappearing in the crowd then that dumb situation happened. Cash is meant to find you soon.
HP: 680/680
DANGER SCORE: 9 /10
LOVE: 26 /100 (+6)
LUST: 21 /150 (+6)
JEALOUSY: 5 /50
Total REPUTATION: 64 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Cash” the Advantageous Swindler
Status to Player: Crush
Well, aren’t you a good dancer. It’s been a while since his brother wanted him to find someone. Wouldn’t mind talking with you before he takes you to his brother.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 8 /10
LOVE: 30 /100 (+4)
LUST: 50 /150 (+20)
JEALOUSY: 10 /50 (+10)
Total REPUTATION: 95 /200
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“Red” the Tough Guy
Status to Player: Falling
He tried to go and talk to you when he saw you on the Balcony with Frisk, but he was kind of stuck with Avianna and Papyrus. Why does he feel stuck? He found out from his brother that you helped save those kids. He should have been there to keep you safe.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 3/10 (-2)
LOVE: 68/100 (+6)
LUST: 50/150 (+20)
JEALOUSY: 10 /50 (+5)
Total REPUTATION: 175 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Mutt” the Guard Dog
Status to Player: Crush
You seem to be alright. He’d hang out with you if it weren’t for the sudden uproar about the mage.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 8 /10
LOVE: 29 /100 (+2)
LUST: 20 /150 (+5)
JEALOUSY: 10 /50 (+10)
Total REPUTATION: 64 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Green” the Librarian
Status to Player: Acquainted
The king and queen have tasked him with leading research in the royal library, compiling all knowledge from the different undergrounds about mages.
*Green is thinking of you; he just doesn’t know it is you*
HP: 680 /680
DANGER SCORE: 10 /20
LOVE: 10/100 (+10)
LUST: 0 /150
JEALOUSY: 0 /50
Total REPUTATION: 30 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
“Wine” the Cunning Schemer
Status to Player: -
*Wine hasn’t been formally introduced to you. His thoughts are unavailable.*
HP: 680/680
DANGER SCORE: …
LOVE: …
LUST: …
JEALOUSY: …
Total REPUTATION: 0 / 200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
I should open my contacts more often. That being said, that interaction was weird. Avianna’s stats are weird, but it is likely because she is another player. From what the system has implied so far, this game wasn’t built for multiplayer use, which could be the cause of all of the weirder things happening. Speaking of, Papyrus, Blue, and Red, I know for sure are dating Avianna. What happens if they try to date me? How will the game handle that? Avianna sort of looked through me, so maybe she isn’t aware of who I am. Or at least, I hope not. I wasn’t good at social cues before this, much less now. Was she being rude to me, or was she just indifferent to me? I hope the system can get a hold of things soon. Figuring out how to save Avianna will be the same steps I need to take to free Ashlyn. There is also the elephant in the room regarding that weird glitch.
Looking down again at my stained clothes, I decided that I no longer really had an appetite. I might as well go back to the inn and change. Now that I think about it, I’ll need to ask if the inn has laundry machines or if I need to go to a laundromat. I left without a smoothie, and while I walked back the way I came, I noticed royal guards roaming the streets. There were guards on street corners as well. I hope this all blows over. A stupid hope, but I guess I’m an optimist.
Or a dumbass.
Upon entering the inn, I was greeted by the sight of three skeletons in the lobby. Red was standing facing away from me, fists balled at his sides, and I could see red wisps of light coming from his left socket. I didn’t catch whatever Red had just said, but Cash’s response was, “And you want us to believe you aren’t here for the same reason?” Cash’s expression was amused on the surface, but his body language was rigid if he were as angry as Red was. The third person, Mutt, was facing me and had noticed me right away when I entered the door. I tilt my head to the side, looking between the arguing skeletons and Mutt, non-verbally asking him, ‘What’s happening.’ Mutt nods his head back to one side, signaling me to follow him. Assuming that he’s communicating that I don’t want to be involved, I silently make my way past the two angry skeletons, thankfully going unnoticed. I gave a glance towards the innkeeper on my way, and she was just watching with a level of amusement. She sees me and winks, but otherwise keeps watching the confrontation. I follow Mutt over to the elevator, and he presses the button for the lift. I raise an eyebrow at him, not sure if we are out of earshot even though we are out of view of the main lobby. He simply gives me a lopsided grin and ushers me onto the arrived elevator. As soon as the doors close, he starts snickering.
“What? What’s happening?” I finally ask. I am only now questioning why I chose to be quiet and sneak around, though I know I chose to follow Mutt’s body language. I add to my question pile, “What are you all doing here? Why were they fighting in the lobby?”
When Mutt finally caught his breath…I wonder if there will be a day when I just let the living skeleton semantics lie. Anyway, when Mutt calmed down from his mirth, he started to explain. “i think we all had the same thought about checking up on you.” Though he was still smiling a bit from his laughing fit, his posture straightened, “you disappeared from the party. no one could find you during the roundup.”
“I got chased and had to escape on my own,” I explain. That did happen. Just not necessarily by the bad guys as implied, but by the guards. Semantics really. Mutt gives me an appraising look. I was about to ask him what was wrong, but he pointed to the button panel.
“you wanna get us to your floor,” Ah, we hadn’t pressed any buttons when we got in here.
I keyed us in for the third floor, and then the elevator began to move. I can’t believe I didn’t notice. I lead Mutt to my room, using my card to get in, and the tall skeleton enters my small room. He looks around like Red did, as I recall, but unlike Red, if Mutt didn’t like what he saw, he made no hint of it. He sits down on the couch in the small living area next to the kitchenette.
“Be right back,” I gesture to the large stain on my shirt, and he gives me a thumbs up as he slumps on the couch. When I enter my room, I feel more private with the door closed. I let out a breath.
It’s just going to be every day, ain’t it? With the stress?
Hold on- I just realized. Mutt recognized me. How…why? Did the stain negate the effects?
… Well, that just feels silly. Maybe it only works on certain characters? Is it because my, ahem, scores are high with him? Wait, his message earlier…
“Mutt” the Guard Dog
Status to Player: Crush
Kind of cramped in here.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 8 /10
LOVE: 34 /100
LUST: 23 /150 (+3)
JEALOUSY: 10 /50
Total REPUTATION: 72 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
I checked my phone, but the message had changed. I knew Mutt was judging my space, wait, focus- I was pretty sure that it said I was “alright” earlier. He must have seen me earlier somewhere. His stats are also different from yesterday or the last time I checked.
I should be checking more often. I change into Denim Delight, and I make a note that my wardrobe is still insufficient, considering I have three casual outfits, two clubbing outfits, and a ball gown. When I walk out, Mutt is sleeping on the couch. Head back at a sort of awkward angle. You know, like when you try to sleep in a car and you lean your head over the headrest on either side? That position. My neck hurts just thinking about that.
I walk over to the tall man and try to shift him to lie down on the armrest and pillow at least. As I do so, finding him only mildly cumbersome, I end up leaning over him due to trying to be gentle. The proximity was made more apparent to me as I studied his face. Curiosity fueled me to take in the features of the living skeleton, trying to understand what I probably would not. The explanation of “magic” is about as deep as my mind can handle right now.
The sound of pounding on the door paused my examination, and I opened my suite door to see Red and Cash. They had finally made their way upstairs. Cash leaned inside the door, forearm propped against the doorway, leaning over Red and into my face. He was about to say something, probably a pickup line or something, if the look on his face was anything to go by, but Red swiftly elbowed Cash. Air left Cash’s invisible, non-existent lungs in a surprised grunt. While Cash was trying not to start coughing, Red smiled up at me. He seemed both happy to see me and to have hit Cash. Red is more expressive than I would have thought of him when we first met.
“good morning, angel. just wann’ed to check in on ya. last night sort of went ta shit,” His earnest tone as I stepped back to let him, and Cash, into the suite was a departure from his recent action, almost making Cash throw up.
“Sort of?” Cash chimes in, kind of recovered. He looked to be still heaving a little, but he chuckled, “It was a fucking shit show. ” Red gave Cash a flat glare, annoyed at his existence but not disagreeing with his sentiment. When Red stepped past the kitchenette, he saw Mutt on the couch, and I managed to catch him muttering something along the lines of ‘damn dog.’ Red huffed but turned back to me, appraising me with a remembered seriousness. “boss caught me up on everything you did—” My heart pounded in my ears. “—it’s great you helped him, but you could have escaped sooner.” Stars above, I’m gonna give myself away at this rate if I flinch every time someone brings up the incident.
“I actually got chased out,” I unnecessarily recite my cover story, not really thinking about immediate reactions and wanting to cover my ass as much as possible to calm my anxiety about being found out. The nerves in my arms lit up as they were suddenly in a vice. Red had gripped my arms urgently, looking into my eyes. His pinprick eyelights shrank considerably, and he looked panicked.
“what?!” Red was not the only one who reacted as Cash was suddenly not leaning against the kitchen counter and was also by my side.
I immediately realize my blunder and start over correcting, “Hey, wait, I’m perfectly fine. I lost the guys as soon as I made it off the palace grounds and hid in an alley for a while. I actually made it to the Inn unscathed.” I manage to counter-grasp Red’s arm, suppressing the sparked curiosity at directly touching his bones. Though I rambled, I tried my best to show I was fine by being calmer than everyone else in the room. Well, aside from Mutt, I guess. Red calmed down considerably when I started using my thumbs to rub light circles on his arms, and I used the opportunity to remove his grip from my now-smarting arms; seriously, that put those heartbeat things you find at hospitals to shame.
Cash spoke with a raised bone brow, “You got chased and you’re actually fine?”
I shrug off his skepticism, “The only things scathed was my dress…” Shit. The one his brother gave me. Damn it.
Do I have to mend it physically, or does leaving it in my closet reset the state of my clothes? I have to figure out if I have to wash them, too.
Cash glances away from me; I can’t read his expression before Red brings my attention back to him. “tell ya what. why don’t cha take the day off and walk around the square?”
“It’s saturday, I didn’t have work anyway.” I explain.
“even better, i can finish showing you aroun.”
“Sounds like fun; when are we going—” Cash starts and Red bares his teeth at him.
“ya not invited, gold digger,” Red bites out. He loses steam when Mutt suddenly props on top of his head with his arms.
“group outing? Sounds like fun,” Mutt comments. Red’s eyesocket twitched, eyelights just absolutely gone, and the immediate tension in the room radiating off of him spurred me to jump in.
“I’m game!” I say quickly, “Let me freshen up really quick, and I’ll be out. I leave just as Red knocks Mutt off of him, and I pray as I enter and lock myself in the bathroom that they don’t destroy the room. The door is either thicker than I thought, or they are arguing quietly, as I hear virtually nothing. I let out a sigh as I looked in the mirror. I honestly wanted to escape the tension, but I had a bit of a dry smoothie on my neck. Geez, and none of them said anything? The stickiness felt real, and I grabbed a washcloth from one of the racks to quickly clean myself. I watch the purple mixture come out of the cloth as I rinse it out completely. invested and not at all ready for—
The pair of arms that wrap around my waist. I couldn’t help but yelp and jump at the surprise contact, but I froze all the same when I felt something slimy on my neck. My dinner-plated eyes look into the mirror in shock to see the familiar skull of a tall skeleton with its face in the crook of my neck. A long, indigo-colored tongue licks over the front of my collarbone, I’d just cleaned.
“tastes like my order. bumped into papyrus, huh?”
…I had no response.
Cash takes in my state and chuckles, leaning back. Just as he releases me, he disappears.
…teleportation confirmed…
I wash my neck again before rejoining the group. It’s just Mutt and a pouting Red on the couch.
“W-where’s Cash?” Didn’t mean to stutter, but my brain’s still kind of catching up.
The two glanced around as if just then noticing the other skeleton was gone. Mutt shrugs, but Red seems a little calmer to have one less tagalong.
The three of us leave the suite, and once we start on our walk to the square, I pull out my phone to check the Contact updates.
“Cash” the Advantageous Swindler
Status to Player: Crush
Best idea yet. Bro will be disappointed, but I’m sure he’ll help me out.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 7 /10
LOVE: 38 /100 (+8)
LUST: 63 /150 (+13)
JEALOUSY: 25 /50 (+15)
Total REPUTATION: 104 /200
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“Red” the Tough Guy
Status to Player: Falling
…he hates when the stupid dog has a point, so he’ll make sure he doesn’t have one.
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 3 /10
LOVE: 68 /100
LUST: 50 /150
JEALOUSY: 15 /50 (+5)
Total REPUTATION: 169 /200
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“Mutt” the Guard Dog
Status to Player: Crush
what happened?
HP: 1 /1
DANGER SCORE: 9 /10 (+1)
LOVE: 39 /100 (+5)
LUST: 30 /150 (+7)
JEALOUSY: 16 /50 (+6)
Total REPUTATION: 75 /200
[]Evaluate Reputation []His Story{Locked to You} []Notes
What’s up with Mutt’s message? I glance over at him, and he’s walking ahead with his hands in his pockets. He seemed fine, but his danger score went up. We get to the familiar sight of the fountain. The square is not as busy today as I’d seen previously. A lot of businesses were closed.
“Everyone must be spooked because of last night,” I comment. There were also a number of guards patrolling around. A considerable number of guards. A familiar guard just over there, actually—
“RED!” Edge comes stomping over to us, and I hear Red shift a little. I looked back at the short skeleton, and it looked like he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
“WHAT ARE YOU DOING FUCKING AROUND HERE?! I TOLD YOU TO STAY AT THE HOUSE.” Edge paused his attention on his brother when he noticed me standing off to the side with Mutt.
“YOU!” Well, if that didn’t trigger my fight or flight. I flinched and almost didn’t notice how Mutt took a step forward in front of me. Edge ignored him but seemed to stifle his energy all the same, realizing that he was at a ten when everyone else was at a four. “MA’AM, I WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOU IN FOR QUESTIONING. YOU ARE A KEY WITNESS IN WHAT OCCURED LAST NIGHT.”