Luce 2013/09/17(Tue)20:17 No. 540933 ID: 0900aa
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really, this is a terrible point in time for this to happen. couldn't be worse.

>>540933
Almost unlucky.

Luce 2013/09/17(Tue)20:53 No. 540937 ID: 0900aa
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i guess. but that doesn't solve the itching, or the fact it would happen anyways at some point or another.

>>540937
Alright, whatcha got? Athelete's foot? Crabs? Poison ivy?

So... what's the terrible thing that happened? And why's the timing particularly bad?

HAS ANYONE SEEN MY DAUGHTER

so are we to assume that this pyramid-head-thing is an inevitability for everyone where you come from? or is this a problem specific to you

Dude, you've got a pyramid for a head. Is that normal?

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)07:05 No. 540991 ID: 0900aa
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a pyramid is a perfectly respectable polygon to be! it's not the only shape, of course, but really, why did you expect us to all be the same?

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)07:07 No. 540993 ID: 0900aa
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...my Rot has begun to set in.

it doesn't usually come this early in a person's life. the books at the Smile school said it usually came near the end of an older person's life, once they've passed Serious school or even later.

i haven't even passed Smile school or even had my first H Switch! it's terrible.

Maybe it's not so bad. Can the rot be treated in someway? Have you heard about anyone else getting the rot while in "Smile school."

Elaborate. What's the rot, and what does it do?

What's an H switch?

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)18:00 No. 541046 ID: 0900aa
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there's no medical cure for Rot, really. but the teachers said once a person has Rot they have to go on a long journey, through the mountains.

sometimes they don't come back.

Sounds like you need to prepare, then.

Gather everything you'll need to survive the journey, and all the information you need on where you're going and on coping with rot.

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)18:12 No. 541048 ID: 0900aa
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an H Switch is a special gift the Watchers give when a person's ready for a big change.
no one's supposed to talk about the details of it, but i've heard once you've had a lot you get to become one of the Watchers.

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)18:17 No. 541050 ID: 0900aa
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you're right! i should get ready. i'm not supposed to stick around for long since the Rot started.
what should i do first!

>>541050
If we're traveling through the mountains we need some hiking gear. Solid shoes, a knapsack, bedroll, food, water. Warm clothing. An umbrella would be good too.

You should also visit your friends to say goodbye.

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)21:36 No. 541078 ID: 0900aa
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i manage to find some of the things you suggested. in my BAG, i now have an UMBRELLA, a COAT, a PARTIALLY FULL WATER BOTTLE, SUN BARS, and a RING. in my POCKETS, i have my PINGER and a NEEDLE with a bit of THREAD.

my PINGER dings at me.

Luce 2013/09/18(Wed)21:37 No. 541079 ID: 0900aa
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it's one of my friends. they're wondering where i am. it must be time for my next class.

i wish i could answer. i'm not allowed communication anymore.

...turn your phone off, then. It'll only distract you, and you should save the battery for when you might need your apps. Who knows when you'll be able to charge it again.

Actually, one of those hand-crank radios that double as a cell phone charger would be nice to bring.

You seem set for basic supplies. Any way you can gather useful information before you head out? On the rot, or your journey?

>>541079
Turning your phone off would be a way of letting your friends know that you can't communicate. Or you could have someone else tell them. Ooh, can you set your social networking status to "Rot"? That'd do it.

What is the worst that could happen if you just let your friends know, or at least said goodbye and let them know what they mean to you?

Pffft 'rules'
Friends don't keep friends in the dark, especially about serious things like this.
And besides you aren't on the journey yet so i bet you could talk to them if you do it fast.

yeah, what would be the consequences of just letting them know?

Luce 2013/09/19(Thu)18:23 No. 541256 ID: 33f0c5
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i've been told the Watchers tell the ones close to a person once they get the Rot. apparently, the Rot sometimes spreads faster if the afflicted stays around population. it wouldn't be fair to them!

besides...

Luce 2013/09/19(Thu)18:24 No. 541257 ID: 33f0c5
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sometimes worse things happen to those told of the rot.

Luce 2013/09/19(Thu)18:24 No. 541258 ID: 33f0c5
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i leave my apartment, managing to walk down the main road without trouble.
on the outskirts of town, the path forks.

Luce 2013/09/19(Thu)18:24 No. 541259 ID: 33f0c5
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>take the left path to Assum Mountain.
>take the middle path to Belhan Mountain.
>take right path to Coffer Mountain.

Uh, you know anything about where you're supposed to journey too? Or what any of these mountains are like? (Besides their conveniently being named a b and c).

>>541259
Oh my god you don't even know which mountain? You're so totally screwed. Welp, let's go to Coffer Mountain.

Wait, I saw an eye in a cloud. Are the clouds the Watchers?! Also check out that cool looking plant on the side of the road.

Can you tell us what you know about each of the mountains before you head out for any of them? Is there a specific one you are meant to go to, or is it up to you to pick the right one, like some kind of guessing test? Or maybe you can go to any of them, but one might be better for you than the others?

Pyramids are vaguely A-shaped. Go Assum!

Luce 2013/09/20(Fri)07:30 No. 541335 ID: d8593f
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>Uh, you know anything about where you're supposed to journey too? Or what any of these mountains are like?

no, i don't know much about the mountains. to tell the truth i've never really been far out of the city before! all i was told is i'm supposed to go through the mountain range these are on, and come back when the Rot is all gone.

Luce 2013/09/20(Fri)07:31 No. 541336 ID: d8593f
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>Wait, I saw an eye in a cloud. Are the clouds the Watchers?

that's ridiculous! the Watchers wouldn't have such flimsy bodies. they've got to rule the country and keep the city safe.

Luce 2013/09/20(Fri)07:31 No. 541337 ID: d8593f
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>Welp, let's go to Coffer Mountain.
>check out that cool looking plant on the side of the road.
>Pyramids are vaguely A-shaped. Go Assum!

Haven't you heard of the Golden mean? The middle path is always the right way. So Onward to Belhan Mountain!

And yes you should totally check out that plant.

>>541338
In the interest of moving things along, I will support this.

I'd hate to say this, because it might be completely against everything you know, but... it kind of seems like they just want to get rid of you.

I mean, if the Rot is like a disease, maybe this system exists to try to keep it from spreading. But it seems pretty cruel, to just completely send someone who is only in Smile School out into the mountains with no info at all. Do people who have gone through Serious School know more? Maybe you can wait here until someone like that comes along? Would that take too long? It might be worth a shot.

I doubt the Watchers can see what you're up to out here anyway, you can probably do what you want. Plus you're probably feeling kind of emotional right now, taking a breather might be good.

Check out the plant while you wait!

Luce 2013/09/30(Mon)22:08 No. 542690 ID: f3a21b
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it does seem pretty cruel...but if i try to go back, i'll probably be forced out again. i don't remember if anyone has ever tried to come back from the mountains before the Rot had disappeared.

Luce 2013/09/30(Mon)22:08 No. 542691 ID: f3a21b
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those who did come back were all healed, but all of them had changed quite a bit. my parents had supposedly been really different before they each came back from their bouts of Rot. it was an even bigger change than a normal H Switch!

Luce 2013/09/30(Mon)22:09 No. 542692 ID: f3a21b
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maybe someone could come from the city? i could risk sleeping next to the road tonight. maybe someone else with Rot might come along, someone older, who could help me?

Luce 2013/09/30(Mon)22:09 No. 542693 ID: f3a21b
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this plant is really weird. these teal things are teardrop-shaped hard things, like stones. the stem is dark and smooth-looking. what should i do?

>take a few of the teal buds
>pick up whole plant
>leave plant alone.

Maybe take a few of the buds, if it has enough. Most plants are geared to spread their seeds as far as possible, anyway, so assuming those might be seeds, it could even be in the plant's best interests. If not, at least they're cool.

>>542693
Take some buds. Can't exactly carry the whole plant anyway. Give one a lick to see if it tastes good.

Anyway uh, I don't like the idea of sleeping on the side of the road and wasting a day in the hopes that you will randomly find help. Better to keep going until there's a reason to stop.

Take buds. Take only one, first, and assess if you're doing harm to the plant or not before gathering any more.

Break off a stem that has buds on it!

Luce 2013/11/22(Fri)23:57 No. 549571 ID: db543f
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i take one of the buds.

Luce 2013/11/22(Fri)23:58 No. 549572 ID: db543f
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...

Luce 2013/11/22(Fri)23:58 No. 549574 ID: db543f
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OH WATCHERS MAKE IT STOP THAT'S REALLY LOUD AAAGH-

>>549574
Oh god drop it

Drop it carefully! Or, you know, flip out and wing it into the next county.

HELLO OPERATOR I BELIEVE WE GOT THE WRONG NUMBER.

GET RID OF THAT THING.

Ow Ow OW I'M SORRY I'M SORRY I'M SORRY.

Drop the thing and cover your ears, or try desperately to stick it back on the plant.

EAT IT!