Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)11:02 No. 822663 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender, having stepped through into the new world.

> What's with that GLOWING LIGHT?
> the FIELD seems oddly inviting.
> Man is that platform UPSIDE DOWN?
> There's some sort of OBELISK down below.
> [x] there is no way to traverse the void yet.

Lets start with the area closest to us, and work our way to the farthest area, to the upsidedown platform and then the glowing light. Afterwards, we end with the field as it seems to continue on from there

Start with the OBELISK

>>822665
Agreed. It seems to match Naut's color scheme.

Let's go to the OBELISK!

>>822665
This.

NAUT YOU IN HERE BUDDY!?

Check out the GLOWING LIGHT. Good place to set up a web to catch moths.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)15:53 No. 822718 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender heads towards the OBELISK. Along the way she runs into an interesting figure, sitting on the bridge that heads along the way, smoking a cigarette as she gazes out into the abyss.

[???] : Nautilus doesn't usually open the door unless he knows you pretty well, you know. He might know the people with you. But I don't think he knows you.

>>822718
Introduce yourself to Sapphire. Hello, nice to meet you!

>>822718
We were kind of a bag of dicks the last time he met Lavender. And not the good kind of bag of dicks.

>>822718

Hello.

Oh hello Sapphire, how's things?

We saw Naut earlier, but well, we didn't expect him to be here and kinda well, shut the door on him. So, we're looking to apologise to him for that, and introduce Lavender.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)16:22 No. 822726 ID: 22b85b
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[SAPPHIRE] : I know. He probably knows you want to apologise too, but he's not gonna hear it. You can visit him anyway if you'd like, but you're probably juts gonna meet with him being all mopey. He... does that when things don't go the way he envisions them. Bit of a scatterbrain in that regard... Regardless of that. It's been... fine. Tidied things up. Haven't gotten around to finishing that Housequest thread; not sure if I ever will. Not the best author in that regard, but then again, Naut has authored 3 quests by now and he hasn't really finished any, has he.

>>822726
That's a cool trench coat and a neat sword you've got there!

I'm sure it'll work out in the end. So how about you, Sapphire? What's up with you?

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)17:09 No. 822738 ID: 22b85b
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> She smirks lightly, still smoking on the cigarette.

[SAPPHIRE] : It's a Bunny Duster. Get it? Huh?

> They look over, but the amused light in their eye fading after a moment, and they look back out into the void.

[SAPPHIRE] : I stole it off some monster hunter. Same with the sword.

Great talking to you, Sapphie. Anything else we should know about this place?

>It's a Bunny Duster. Get it? Huh?
Heh.

So what's with the painting? It's kinda different in here.

>>822738
>It's a Bunny Duster. Get it? Huh?
Giggle at the joke!

>I stole it off some monster hunter. Same with the sword.
Wow! You must be pretty strong!

Sooo, uh, in case you couldn't tell, Lavender is new here and we were wondering if you could tell us about yourself and/or the other residents that're here in the Secret Area?

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)17:42 No. 822762 ID: 22b85b
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> Sapphire looks over at Lavender, rolling her one good eye.

[SAPPHIRE] : Who do you want to know about? Me, I've just sort of been a wandering about. I both am and am not a monster; don't need to feed on fear, but don't fit into human societies. Immune to the 'monsterization' effect, but don't cause it myself. So on.

[ASK ABOUT THE SKELETAL LOOKING THING]
[ASK ABOUT NAUT]
[ASK ABOUT THE BRIGHT LIGHT]
[ASK ABOUT THE RAINBOW TAIL]

>I both am and am not a monster; don't need to feed on fear, but don't fit into human societies. Immune to the 'monsterization' effect, but don't cause it myself. So on.
Wow, that's incredibly fortunate. How'd that happen?

What do you eat, then?

How do monster hunters avoid getting turned into monsters?

>>822762
Where's the "ALL OF THE ABOVE" option? Although, we probably shouldn't do that. We don't want to annoy her.

Let's start by asking about The Bright Light.

>>822762
Rainbow tail?

>>822762
What's the bright light?
Is that God?

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)18:35 No. 822781 ID: 22b85b
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> She sighs, lightly, at the questions, taking a long drag from the cigarette before speaking.

[SAPPHIRE] : I do need to eat. Thankfully I have a tendency to eat, hey, rabbit food. Leafy greens and such. Easily grown nearby, if a bit dusty to taste. I don't mind. I don't know how it happened.

> She looks over at the question about monster hunters, eye narrowing slightly.

[SAPPHIRE] : Monster Hunters are genetically predisposed to resist monster effects. It's like a virus; some people are better equipped to combat than others.

[SAPPHIRE] : the 'bright light' is Ezikeal. They're what you would call a 'nice' monster. They announce their presence with 'ye sinners behold and weep' and so on, which causes those that believe themselves to be guilty of something to panic. He feeds on that stuff. He also found a way around the whole 'percieve a monster and turn' thing. People can't see you if they're blinded first.

[SAPPHIRE] : the rainbow tail is Vanilla, a 'shapeshifter' and one of the origins of those stories about witches in candy houses. She can turn into pretty much anything, but the catch is that she's made out of candy. It's like a lure for little kids. She likes to appear semi humanoid usually, at least.

>>822781
>He also found a way around the whole 'percieve a monster and turn' thing. People can't see you if they're blinded first.
I like this guy already. Knows how to beat the system.

>>822781
Ok, well, how about yourself and Naut? Anything you want to tell us?

>>822781
>Monster Hunters are genetically predisposed to resist monster effects. It's like a virus; some people are better equipped to combat than others.
That's interesting. So we can't turn them into monsters, but can we still feed on their fear? If we run into one, I want to know if it'll be worth trying to make them good and scared before finishing them off, or if we should just play it safe and kill them before we put ourselves at risk.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)20:17 No. 822822 ID: 22b85b
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> She gives a cynical laugh at the statement of 'scaring a monster hunter'

[SAPPHIRE] : Yea, you'd be able to feed off the fear. If you could get one scared in the first place. People that hunt nightmares for a living tend to have pretty iron wills. It's kinda how they operate.

> Sapphire looks a little bit whimsical at the second question, still staring out into space. She takes a moment to reply.

[SAPPHIRE] : We're... okay. I'm surviving out here, and so is he. It's like... that's all you really need, y'know? Existing? Living. Being alive, in the moment. There's no other moment to be alive.

> She sighs and puts out her cigarette on the side of the bridge, before looking up at Lavender.

[SAPPHIRE] : ...You get used to the way things are. Adjust your definition of happy down lower and lower until you can meet it. Happy used to be getting a nice place to live with someone that loved me and not a care in the world. Now happy is getting a particularly crisp head of lettuce when you weren't expecting it. Not that it matters. It still counts. How about you? What's your definition of happy? What do you want to come of all this?

A large brood, a safe and secure house for everyone living in it, and someone cute to cuddle up to.

Good friends, good food, comfortable surroundings and thousands of spider babies.

To be the best at monstering we can be, to provide for a long and pleasant life with our monster friends.

>>822822
Basically just try to make the best of the situation we're in. That's all we really can do, right?

Hey, uh, I'm not sure how familiar you are with everyone in the main part of the house, but Matilda said that someone here in the Secret Area probably knew of a way to help us communicate with another monster named Daisy. Do you happen to know where we could find something called a Singing Stone?

Oh! Speaking of Matilda, she wanted to have a little dinner party and invite everyone to gather together to try and cheer everyone up. Would you want to attend?

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)21:22 No. 822838 ID: 22b85b
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> Sapphire smirks lightly at this, standing up and slinging the sword over her shoulder. She stands after a moment, and then turns to face lavender properly, with her whole body.

[SAPPHIRE] : Well, that's... respectable. Aiming to be a mom, huh? Quite the responsibility. I'd be envious if you managed to get it. Who knows? If you keep up your work, you just might. ...I'll attend your dinner party, and I'll see if I can't convince Naut to come along too. Xerxes has got the singing stone you're looking for, they're the skeletal looking one. It'll probably help with your problem.

> She turns and heads off without so much as a goodbye.

>>822822
>You get used to the way things are. Adjust your definition of happy down lower and lower until you can meet it.
Not as easily done for one who bears too much ambition for their own good. For those people, there is no 'happy ending', no peace found in an end goal. Only progress sates their thirst, and only the journey gives them purpose.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)21:25 No. 822840 ID: 22b85b
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> What's with that GLOWING LIGHT?
> the FIELD seems oddly inviting.
> Man is that platform UPSIDE DOWN?
> [x] Sapphire is busy talking to Naut.
> [x] there is no way to traverse the void yet.

>>822840
The Field. The way to the light is in the same direction as the reversed platform, so it makes sense to do those two in sequence.

Let's check out the field.

>>822840
Let's go to the field and frolic through the flowers! .....if there are any flowers.

Go upside down. You can do whatever a spider can!

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)21:54 No. 822860 ID: 22b85b
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> You head to the field, and find yourself heading towards something almost indescribably sweet. The scent you can't quite place but it's definitely alluring, until you stumble upon her, at the center of the field, sitting idly upon what appears to be a massive flan is a... person. Only... made of... cake? At a closer observation it appears to be devil's food cake specifically.

[VANILLA] : Oho! A spider in MY gossamer web! She's a real cutie, too~

> Her voice is sickeningly sweet, almost purposefully so.

>>822860
Say hello and introduce yourself to the monster made outta sweets!

"Hi sweetie, I'm Lavender. How are you doing?"

Introduce yourself to Vanilla. Any relation to Toblerone, perchance?
So, let's get to the sweet candy at the center of the tootsie pop right away: When you're shapeshifted, does being spotted by humans have an effect on them?

>>822860
Wow, what a cute!

>>822860
Well, hey there, sweety! You look good enough to eat! Rawr!~

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)22:19 No. 822874 ID: 22b85b
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> The monster circles lavender, apparently able to float with utmost ease, and then giggles, crossing her legs and 'sitting' in the air. She places a hand over her mouth and giggles.

[VANILLA] : it looks like you already know who I am, even if you haven't met me yet~ Looks like someone was gossiping about me~

> She places her hands on her cheeks and wiggles back and forth in place a little bit, seeming giddy.

[VANILLA]
Dateability: 9/10
Sweets: 10/10
Treats: 9/10
Eats: 10/10

[VANILLA] is a particularly GLUTTONOUS VISCERAL type monster that specializes in turning her targets into CONFECTIONS to be eaten by others. She uses this to TRICK OTHERS into EATING THEIR FRIENDS and then revealing it only later for the EXTRA BIT OF HORROR. She's an ACE BAKER and SURPRISINGLY FRIENDLY, but has ODD HABITS OF SHOWING AFFECTION. She may or may not enjoy TURNING HUMANS INTO MONSTERS by KISSING THEM. She can NULLIFY PAIN RECEPTORS with the right baking mix, which is why Toblerone SENDS INNOCENT HUMANS to her.

[VANILLA] : The answer to your question is an unfortunate no. I wish I could spend time with humans~ They're deliciously sweet~

>>822874
>Pro: Sexy as hell and willing to date you
>Con: Sadistic mass-murderer of humans
It's like looking at the second most delicious Cyanide-and-Happiness-themed cake ever known in the history of the universe.

>>822875
How is that a con? She takes pride in her work, and because it's all emotion-based, the very act of doing so makes it more effective!

Can humans get back here, into the painting? I wonder how they're convinced into doing so.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)22:43 No. 822881 ID: 22b85b
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> She giggles again as Lavender babbles to herself, smiling wide before floating closer, getting right up close.

[VANILLA] : Wow, you really have no filter, huh? As for a 'mass murderer of humans' I'm pretty sure that's just in the job description of our species! You wouldn't define a wolf as 'mass murderer of lambs' would you? Course I don't always kill them, I do like to keep humans around if I can, they make very lovely monsters if you ease them through the turning process~

> She giggles again and sets down and relaxes... on Lavender's abdomen. She's not as heavy as she looks, surprisingly. Or... unsurprisingly. She WAS floating earlier.

[VANILLA] : Humans can get in here if Toblerone lets 'em! They're usually ushered to me so I can help ease 'em through the turning process like I was talking about just a few seconds ago. Really gentle~~

>>822874
>She's an ACE BAKER
Ask if she's got a sample of something that you can try?

>>822875
I do hope we don't stick our foot in Lavender's mouth again. She's had quite enough problems because of our brutish approach.

>>822874
So, does your baking have any other properties, besides being a potent painkiller?

>>822881
Ah, so you're something like a recruiter, then? Ease the pain of transformation?

Don't suppose Jerry was one of yours'?

>>822881
*have sudden traumatic flashbacks of Peabody*
Sorry! I'm trying to not do that! it's harder than I thought!

Remember: Lavender says absolutely everything we say out loud so if you don't want a repeat of what happened with Peabody, put anything you don't want Lavender to say in spoilers!

What if you could turn every human in the world into a monster? The only problem then would be that there would be no humans left to feed on. If you could solve the fear requirement issue and find a means of mass turning, then think of the possibilities.

>>822882
I'm sure it's sweet, but really we're full. Absolutely engorged on dead bodies.
We're glad to have found a caterer though, we want to hold a big get-together for all the monsters of the household and painting (without chasing any more off in the process). Are you interested?

>>822881
So, innocent humans get sent to you... if they accidentally get exposed? I mean, Toblerone isn't kidnapping people as far as we know, and the 3 hour policy is meant to keep innocent humans from getting attacked.

Oh hey since we're planning a feast, could she bake something for it? Ohhh we should ask all the monsters if they can bring something! Make it a pot luck.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)23:00 No. 822890 ID: 22b85b
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> Vanilla giggles, and gives the spider a light pat on the abdomen, before beginning to trace tiny circles with one finger, thinking to herself, her tongue sticking out as she grows lost in thought for a moment.

[VANILLA] : Jerry wasn't one of mine! I'm sure he'd be far less grumpy if he was; He had to go through the full pain of turning. And my baking, naturally, can assist in transformations~

[VANILLA'S CONFECTIONARY IS NOW AVAILABLE]
[STAGE 2 EVOLUTIONS ARE UNLOCKED, Lavender can further evolve if she meets the requirements and returns to the confectionary.]

[EVOLUTIONS:]
Trapdoor- Not yet reached, requires 'Hidden Hunter'
Rosy- Not yet reached, requires 'Sweetheart'
Redknee - Not yet reached, requires 'Blood Festival'
Goliath - Not yet reached, requires 'Full to Burst'

Blood! BLOOOOOOD! Need more blood!
Oh, that probably means seeing the vampire doesn't it.

She mentioned a web earlier. Take a closer look at this 'field' you're in.

>>822890
[Examine EVOLUTIONS]

>>822887
That's an interesting thought. How we'd accomplish it is beyond me, but it's definitely something to think about.

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)23:15 No. 822895 ID: 22b85b
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> You can't examine evolutions until you qualify for them! What's the point of getting a preview of something you couldn't get.

> Vanilla giggles, and thinks to herself as she considers the idea of planetwide monsterization.

[VANILLA] : ...Maybe. We'd need to find a way of ensuring that we would still have a good source of food, not only that, but we'd need some backups as well. Just in case~

> The field that you're in is shining with dew, but closer look reveals everything is made out of sweets, the grass is frosting and the dew is honey. Doesn't Sapphire get her food from here?

[VANILLA] : Hehehe~ Innocnet humans that get exposed or are forcefully held over the time limit by a more cruel human! You'd be surprised how many jerky humans bring younger siblings to scare them and force them to stay over the time limit.

[VANILLA] : I'd love to cook for this hangout! I'll make a triple decker molten chocolate lava cake~ It'll be a pompeii of sugar, and an apocalypse for everyone's waistline!

>>822895
>and an apocalypse for everyone's waistline!
8bit is already shivering in anticipation, I'll bet.

What do you know about Peabody and his work? I never got a chance to delve into that before we chased him off.

>>822890
>Goliath - Not yet reached, requires 'Full to Burst'
Well would ya look at that! Looks like there is a transformation that requires Lavender to eat until she's Overstuffed after all! and so far, that looks to be the easiest one to get, since we know what to do to get it.

>>822895
>I'll make a triple decker molten chocolate lava cake~
Lavender, you're drooling. Wipe the drool of your mouth.

Maybe ask if you can have a tiny sample of what she's got?

>It'll be a pompeii of sugar, and an apocalypse for everyone's waistline!
Pat your belly and say, "I'm already an expert in when it comes to that!"

>>822898
Wipe the drool off your mouth.

Where do you get your ingredients from? Matilda gave us a pie recipe we'd like to try making for the get-together.

>>822898
Keep in mind that absurd size comes with mobility issues. Don't want to get stuck somewhere.

Good thing we get so much exercise running around the house. Still, a treat every now and then can't hurt.
Okay! Thanks for your interest, and we'll be seeing you again soon hopefully! {Return to center}

I'm guessing "Full to burst" would require eating way too much.
Blood Festival probably requires drinking the blood of an enemy human. Or killing multiple humans so that Lavender gets covered in blood.
Sweetheart is probably from starting some real romance. We're close to accomplishing that with Teleste, I'd say.


>>822895
Wow, those jerks. Oh well, can't really avoid that. ...hey, if blinding works to prevent monsterfication, would pitch-dark rooms work too? Some of the monsters here glow, unfortunately.
...hmm, can monsters feed off of the fear of whatever Sapphire is? Or maybe we could turn monsters into... whatever she is.
Your candy isn't enough for a monster to stay fed off of, is it? Empty calories, I'd guess.

Ah, I'm sure there's a way to improve things but we don't have all the pieces of the puzzle yet. We'll keep working on it! Maybe we should meet some more people, it's been nice talking to you!

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)23:36 No. 822904 ID: 22b85b
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> Vanilla grins a wide, manic grin, as she reaches into her hat, and from the oddly chilling haze that exudes from the interior of it, pulls forwards an absolutely decadent looking triple fudge brownie. She pushes it into Lavender's hands.

[VANILLA] : I Like you~ Don't ask questions you already know the answer to~~

Spookzone 2017/08/14(Mon)23:38 No. 822905 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender says goodbye to Vanilla while chewing on the excessively sugary brownie. Where to now?

> What's with that GLOWING LIGHT?
> A sugary scent wafts over from VANILLA's field
> Man is that platform UPSIDE DOWN?
> There's some sort of OBELISK down below.

>>822905
UPSIDE DOWN platform.

Try not to think too hard. Don't want vertigo to ruin those sweets.

>>822906
Can spiders puke? Can monster spiders puke?

Turn that smile upside down. And the rest of you too.

>>822908
The females of stegodyphus lineatus apparently liquefy their own insides and then 'puke' them up to provide a meal to their newly hatched spiderlings.

Thank you for making me google that, by the way.

Gaze into the abyss.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)00:01 No. 822914 ID: 22b85b
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> You head up to the upside down section, and find that rather than you becoming upside down, the world itself seems to rotate around you. It's not too disorienting, but still unexpected. Near the center of this area, a being tends to... what appear to be at a glance, sick beds. The figures inside seem to be... human? The being turns and immediately moves over nearby, seeming to have an odd method of walking.

[???] : Careful! Don't let them see you! You'll accelerate the process... They have blindfolds on but still.

>>822901
True, but just like Rancho, the new form should provide Lavender with the leg muscles necessary to move around.

>>822903
>We're close to accomplishing that with Teleste, I'd say.
And 8bit, since both him and Teleste are 10/10 on dateability.

>>822905
Lavender, check your abdomen where Vanilla was sitting on you to see if any of her candy body got stuck to you.

If there is, then eat it. No sense in letting some candy go to waste sitting on your back!

>Where to?
Go to the Upside Down platform!

Flatten down Lavender, like a sneaky spider, and introduce yourself. Ask if he's studying these people.

>>822914
So you're the researcher I've heard about. These Vanilla's subjects, or separate ones?

Oh, but I almost forgot introductions. This is Lavender. We are her voices.

>>822915
I didn't mean the leg muscles, so much as fitting through doorways.

>>822915
And once again, I prove to everyone here that I'm a slow typer! >_<;;

>>822914
If those are humans in the beds, then let's stay over here, where he came to meet you. And if he doesn't want them to notice you, the it might be best to quietly whisper to him.

Introduce yourself to the new monster and ask for their name.

>>822914
Hello! Don't worry, we'll be careful.

Studying monsterfication huh? We're quite interested in the whole monster-human conflict. What have you found out so far?

>>822918
But think of how funny it would be to see that! XD

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)00:14 No. 822922 ID: 22b85b
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> The being leans forwards, a little interested, and watches Lavender pick through the fur on her back to eat up the absurdly rich tasting cake residue left by Vanilla.

[XERXES] : Ah... I am Xerxes, and these are both my test subjects and infected patients. I am trying to cure and... potentially, eventually reverse the turning process. ...I am actually one of Vanilla's 'Cupcakes', which is to say she turned me.

[XERXES]
>Dateability: 8/10
>Skulls: 6/10
>Skills: 8/10
>Skins: 0/10

[XERXES] is a MENTAL type monster that exceeds in CONVINCING OTHERS THEY'RE DEAD. He's also very good at POKER and is technically an EXCEPTIONAL DOCTOR. He usually feeds from INFECTED SUBJECTS, simultaneously attempting to cure and feeding off his PATIENTS. He has a BIG HEART, and CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY for those that end up turning under his care. This has earned him the nickname DEATH'S DAD.

>>822922
So not only are you neato, but you are also a papa. You are amazing.

I'd like to learn from you sometime, perhaps bounce ideas over a hand of poker? We're new to the business, but an ethical and sustainable food source is my ultimate goal.

Oh that's interesting. How's your research been going?

>>822922
Well hey, bone daddy! Don't keep me in suspense! What can I do ya for? Need me to shake a leg or two?

>>822922
It's very nice to meet you.

Um, this is kinda sudden, but I've heard that you might have something called a Singing Stone. There's a monster in the main house named Daisy and she can't speak, so I was wondering if I could have the Singing Stone? I want to give to her so that she can talk.

I'm willing to do something and/or get something for you in exchange for the Singing Stone.

Hey there big guy! Is that a bone in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

Hmm... if monsterfication is like a virus, I wonder if it's possible to make a vaccine from the soul of a monster hunter?

>>822938
Sliver of a Hunter?

>>822922
You're a fascinating fellow. I like you.

I think I'm noticing a trend for the monsters inside the painting. It seems like they've all got some special relation to the human/monster dilemma. You're trying to study the infection and reverse it, Vanilla's helping ease people through it, and Sapphire's in some special "in-between" state.

We're planning to make a feast for the other monsters later. Wanna come? If you can't make it, do you want us to save something for you?

>>822959
I've also noticed that 'turned' monsters often take an undead form, or at least something like it. Are their glamor simply weaker than most? The two we know that turned normally, Wendigo and Jerry, look ghastly and are almost falling apart. This Xerxes fellow's form and glamor appear much more stable.

I'm wondering if a human's state of mind during the transformation affects the resulting monstrous form. Is becoming 'undead' standard for turned humans? Is it simply because they usually believe they are dying? Is the - for lack of a better term - elegance of Xerxes' form because his transformation was less traumatic?

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)12:51 No. 822983 ID: 22b85b
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> Xerxes scratches the side of their head, or rather, their main skull; sighing lightly as they glance off to the side. They huff for a moment before they begin to speak.

[XERXES] : I can see why you were the one that pushed Peabody over the edge... You have a bad habit of just speaking your mind, don't you? Which is fine, but if you have a negative opinion of someone... Well...

> They wince slightly, before continuing.

[XERXES] : Ethical food is something that's at the back of my mind. In truth, most of the monsters that dwell here in the painting do so because we don't actually like to see humans suffer, which is something that inevitably happens a lot within the rest of the house. We tried to get Jerry to join us but he said he wanted to make sure Toblerone didn't go overboard. ...Hes... Untrusting. Of naturalborn monsters.

> Xerxes sighs after a moment, before wincing at the mention of Hunters. They drum their fingers together before looking back towards the 'patients'.

[XERXES] : A Monster Hunter's immunity could sadly not be used to make an antibody. Though it spreads like a Virus, true, it acts more like a very violent, malignant cancer. There is no microscopic thing that's turning the person, or if there was, when they were no longer exposed it went away, though the damage has already been done. Like... a radiation, almost.

[XERXES] : And, ah... Not. really. Humans tend to turn into whatever they think monsters should be when they turn. Zombies, Wendigo, Werewolves, Vampires, Skeletal things like myself and so on are common conceptions of what a 'monster' is. Fledgling Monster Hunters, one whose ability to resist turning is based on their sanity, often turn into grotesque 'eldritch horror' types.

> Xerxes laughs lightly, seeming amused at the thought of the feast.

[XERXES] : I'll certainly come, it sounds like a fun get together, but I have no stomach, or organs! I can only eat fear, which is just sort of absorbed, similarly to how a plant absorbs sunlight. Thank you for your offer, though!

>>822983
>most of the monsters that dwell here in the painting do so because we don't actually like to see humans suffer
Interesting. Do you all feed off of the patients here, or does the painting have some sort of dulling effect on the hunger itself?

Oh, I forgot to mention:

On the subject of the monster hunters, if it spreads like a virus, but it's more like a form of radiation, does that mean that proximity to monster hunters turns humans into monster hunters? Or is there some other external source they're using to turn people?

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)13:19 No. 822991 ID: 22b85b
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> Xerxes winces, before looking out to the void. They drum their fingers on their arm slightly before hobbling off towards the bedstand of one of the patients. They mumble lightly as they pick up a hollow stone and carry it back to Lavender.

[XERXES] : Here is the singing stone. I use it to... sooth one of my patients, the noise it makes has a calming effect. If you could find something to mimic the noise it makes - maybe an ocarina of some sort. I'll give it to you.

> Xerxes then sighs again, and looks out towards the void. They seem almost... humbled by it.

[XERXES] : Though I supplement myself slightly with the people present here... Most of use feed off the Void itself. Locations like this are only generated by a sudden trauma, a very unsettling occurrence. The pain and fear of someone echoes around in this space, and when it has finally faded this place will in turn crumble. It location is a makeshift graveyard of someone who died with so much pain and fear in their heart that the world made a space to accommodate it.

[XERXES] : ...I should have been more clear. Monsterification acts like a radiation, not Monster Hunter's Immunity. That is an inherent trait people are born with. You cannot 'make' a new monster hunter from a person that already exists.

>>822991
>If you could find something to mimic the noise it makes - maybe an ocarina of some sort. I'll give it to you.
Ok, I'll try to find something like that for you.

Thank you for your time, bye-bye!

Let's go to that GLOWING LIGHT!

>>822991
Ah, I feel sorry for the poor soul whose passing created this place.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)14:25 No. 822998 ID: 22b85b
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> You bid Xerxes goodbye, and head back to the rest of the painting.

> What's with that GLOWING LIGHT?
> A sugary scent wafts over from VANILLA's field
> XERXES tends to his patients carefully.
> There's some sort of OBELISK down below.
> [x] there is no way to traverse the void yet.

>>822998
Alright, glowing light it is.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)15:44 No. 823010 ID: 22b85b
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> Approaching the light reveals it to be a being in and of itself, sitting unnaturally still, rings swirling around it. When lavender approaches, the rings coalesce into an eye to closely observe her.

[???] :Who is it that treads upon my domain?

>The voice is, at the same time, both gentle and imposing, and reverberates within Lavender's skull. This monster is incredibly imposing, even when they don't seem to be trying to.

Hi! I'm a spider! My name is Lavender!

>>823010
Hello, Ezikeal. My name is Lavender. I'm new to the house. It's a pleasure to meet you.

>>823010
We're Quest, and this is Lavender. We're the new girl.

>>823010
"H-hi, I-I'm s-s-scared. I mean Lavender! M-my name i-is L-L-Lavender."

>>823014
Stop being rude! Let him introduce himself!

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)16:08 No. 823020 ID: 22b85b
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> If Ezikeal has any response to being known first, it does not show. In fact, it's rather hard to tell whether or not this... thing even has emotions in the first place! They float closer, and for a moment it seems to get a little bit brighter.

[EZIKEAL] : I am Ezikeal, The Eternal. This is my domain, as you have chosen to enter it, I assume you wish something of me. What is it that you desire?

[EZIKEAL]
Dateability: 1/10
Bright: 9/10
Flight: 5/10
Sight: 10/10

[EZIKEAL] Is a HORROR type monster that seems to believe they're a LITERAL ANGEL. They seem to be NOT QUITE TOGETHER in terms of MENTAL FACULTIES but are nonetheless QUITE EFFECTIVE. They are ALL BUT SILENT when they aren't making noise, and if you didn't know better, you'd GENUINELY BELIEVE THEM TO BE AN ANGEL. Ezikael IS NOT INTERESTED IN DATING but is a GENUINELY SUPPORTIVE FRIEND.

>>823020
I'm inviting everybody to a dinner party to improve household morale. Matilda and Vanilla are cooking. Would you be interested in attending?

>>823020
Well, getting to know all the residents is nice.

>>823025
This.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)16:45 No. 823049 ID: 22b85b
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> The being responds after a period of silence that Lavender thinks maybe a little bit too long, before replying.

[EZIKEAL] : I am uncertain. I may or may not attend. I am uncertain how I will be recieved. As far as monsters go, I count as one only due to my similarities with them. I am otherwise an angel, and probably would not fit well with a monster get together.

>>823049
Just think of it as a "get-together," then. It doesn't matter what you are, because what you really are is family! Even if we forget that sometimes.
This is just conjecture, but... are you natural-born? You wouldn't happen to have been a monster-hunter in another life, would you?

>>823049
Oh honestly, Ezikeal! You're nervous that the others won't like you? Don't be silly. We're a house of post-humans, undead, giant arachnids, and more. You'll be right at home and welcomed happily.

>>823049
Well, then just think of it as a party that everyone in the house is invited to!

>>823049
If you feel uncomfortable around the others, that is the very reason for the dinner, is it not? To bring everyone closer together. Seeing it through is the least we can do, to atone for our mistakes.

>>823049
What's the difference between an Angel and a Monster around here? The house policy is to only prey on bad people. Sounds like the same thing Ezikeal does.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)18:52 No. 823084 ID: 22b85b
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> They make no outwards sign of considering anything, and instead simply wait in silence for a few moments, before they speak once again, their voice reverberating around the area.

[EZIKEAL] : Very well. i will attend this gathering that you have suggested. I am certain that it will be one that is desperately needed, and fondly remembered for years to come.

...Thanks. Be seeing you.
He's brushing off questions. That's a pretty clear sign he's not open to more right now.
Head back across the rocks to Xerxes.

So can somebody explain to me what quests Naut and Sapphire are from? And am I doing the spoiler right? I'm kinda new here at tgchan...

>>823084
Glad to hear it, Ez. Look forward to seeing you there.

>>823090
If it's not a suggestion, ask it in questdis. They are from previous quests in the Nautverse you can look up on the wiki.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)19:34 No. 823100 ID: 22b85b
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> You bid Ezikeal goodbye for now, before trying to decide where to go next.

> The light of EZIKEAL is easily seen
> A sugary scent wafts over from VANILLA's field
> XERXES tends to his patients carefully.
> There's some sort of OBELISK down below.
> [x] there is no way to traverse the void yet.

>>823100
Exit the painting.

>>823100
Good news! We successfully invited everyone in the Secret Area to the party! And thanks to Matilda's new powers, she probably already knows, so she's probably really happy also!

Although, we still haven't traveled into the Void to see if anyone's over there. But we'll have to wait for some other time, when we can actually move around in there.

Anyways, all that's left is to go back to the main house and invite everyone over there!

And Xerxes said he was looking for an ocarina or something, right? Why don't we go visit Reginald and ask if he's got one?

Speak to Xerxes about an internship. Research into the monster condition is a strongly shared interest!

>>823103
We could make a silk hang glider?

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)19:53 No. 823107 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender returns to the FOYER.

> head up the stairs to the HALLWAY
> the COURTYARD looks beautiful tonight
> looks like the LOUNGE is in the basement
> take a shortcut to the PAINTING
> TOBLERONE's painting frame is shifting very quietly
> SAINT JOHN stands stock still in the corner

>>823107
It's TOBLERONE time. His painting changed description. Actually I think SAINT JOHN's did too...

>>823107
Let's start inviting everyone by going to Toblerone first!

>>823109
No nevermind, SAINT JOHN's description is normal.

>>823107
TOBLERONE is troubled. Let's see if we can help.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)20:08 No. 823114 ID: 22b85b
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> Toblerone pops out of the painting with a wide grin, seeming amused by something. they slink down next to Lavender, and look her over, humming to themselves as they think.

[TOBLERONE] : So you've been to the painting, huh? What did you think? How was everyone? About as nice as they usually are, I would presume. So, what do you think of the house? Everyone here is pretty nice.

>Their face then turns a bit grim, and serious, and they look over Lavender seriously.

[TOBLERONE] : Now that you've met everyone it's... My duty to let you know that... You're not. Obligated. To stay here. You can head out whenever you would like, and if you don't... like the people here, I can't force you to stay. We like you here and hope that you do, but... In the end, it's up to you.

[CROSSROADS]
[leave] : More Environments, More characters, Less consistent character interactions. Lavender goes out on her own, and you meet more monsters of more varied types.
[stay] : Less Environments, Less Monsters, More Interaction. The characters you've met you get to know better, and the plot becomes more of a 'dating sim'.

Your choice will unlock something distinct to each choice.

>>823112
Don't assume too much.
Er, what's our Quest log again? It's getting a bit long, I'm not sure if there was anything that took priority over the rest right now.

>>823114
Woah woah woah. Stay. Why would we give all this up over a few missteps? Besides, we have so many threads left unfinished.
We're not all gonna be cut off from you forever if we step out the front door, are we?

>>823114
[stay]

Someday, perhaps, our ambitions will lead us elsewhere, be it a temporary expedition or a more permanent journey. For now there is much we have to learn here, and people we would like to help if we can.

Stay.

Also, ask if you can have a room of your own. If not, you'll just spin a web in a corner of a room to live in.

>>823118
We were told we can. We just have to pick somewhere and a door will form there to our own room. We've also had a few past ideas for room design, but we weren't sure where to settle down yet.

Will we get this choice in the future? If not then Leave. If we do then we'll stay.

>>823114
>Stay or leave?
We'll stay.

Also, you said we met everyone now, right? What about the Void in the Secret Area? Is there anyone out there that we didn't meet? And what about Peabody's old room, did someone new move in while we were exploring?

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)21:05 No. 823127 ID: 22b85b
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[STAY]

[Unlocked: Special Evolutions]
[Special evolutions are evolutionary paths that wouldn't be possible under normal circumstances. The requirements and outcomes of these evolutions will be hidden until they're reached, so good luck!]

[TOBLERONE] : Oh, that's wonderful! In that case, how is the plan for gathering everyone up going? There's a new Monster that took Peabody's Place, so they're probably gonna want a little bit of guidance from you. I think a gathering would be a great way to introduce them to everyone!

>>823127
The painting monsters check, the lounge monsters check. Got the yard, the foyer, and the hallway left to comb.

You and Oddrie are kind of immobile though, aren't you? Will you two need help getting to the dinner?

>>823127
I think we should introduce ourselves to the new munster who moved in, then look for a place to "set up shop" as it were. I mean, we have to sleep sometime, right?
...
.....right?

>>823095
thanks for the help

>>823127
>how is the plan for gathering everyone up going?
It's going great! We've managed to invite everyone in the Secret Area and they all said they'd show up!

In fact, right now, it's your turn to get invited! So, Toblerone, do you want to come to the party?

>There's a new Monster that took Peabody's Place
Neat! We'll head up in a bit and introduce Lavender to them!

>so they're probably gonna want a little bit of guidance from you.
I'm.....not sure that's a good idea, considering we're still new to this also. The best we can do is introduce Lavender and then send them over to you if they've got any questions or anything like that.

>>823128
>lounge monsters check
Not true! The only monster we talked to about the party in the lounge is Matilda and it was her idea! We still need to invite 8bit and Crackle!

I think the act of inviting everyone should maybe happen as a fast travel option later because for now we have other priorities as well and coordinating a comprehensive survey with so many minds is a herculean task.

I'm sure we'll love it here. One last thing: How will we know if a human is in the house?

Oh right, how do we get a room?

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)22:07 No. 823135 ID: 22b85b
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> Toblerone seems pleased to answer everything, and even more pleased that he's seeing black bars, indicating some hidden thoughts.

[TOBLERONE] : Looks like you've finally started to learn how to keep some things to yourself! Excellent! And of course I'll head to the party. The head of household should attend a gathering held within their own home, after all. ...And yes, you're allowed to host the party. I think it's a great idea. I will announce if there's a human in the house, don't worry! And you simply need to set up space in a location you wish to house. We've got space pretty much everywhere, though the hallway is getting a bit crowded...

I feel as though the perfect place for a spider is under the stairs.

>>823137
If there's a space under the lounge stairs that'd be a good place to set up. Before heading down though, let's go see friends new and old in the Hallway!

>>823135
Yay! ^_^

Lavender, give Toblerone a high five! No, wait he's only got 3 fingers, uh, give him a high.....three? Just, give him a high something!

>>823137
That sounds good! And Toblerone can be our neighbor!

Although, it might be hard to sleep with everyone always going up and/or down the stairs. Maybe we can get our room soundproofed?

>>823135
Is there an attic or any rafters somewhere for us to make a home? I like the under the stairs idea, just want to explore all of our options.
Maybe somewhere in the forest à la Aragog?

Under the stairs does theme thematic. I'd rather not settle in the woods, since Wendigo is out there. I don't trust that one.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)23:15 No. 823151 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender decides to set up her HOME in the FOYER. She now has a place to settle down and recooperate! Additionally, she now has a place to store things, like gifts or items.

> Lavender is now able to view her INVENTORY by returning home. Lavender is now able to view her TROPHIES by returning home.

> Lavender has no TROPHIES.

>>823151
...well, looks like we'll need to get our apendages on some furniture, or at least contact an interior decorator

Well, that's just neat.
So I guess we should finish inviting the folks and start coming up with some plans for this shindig. We definitely need to go see Daisy and show her the Singing Stone. We also need to figure out how to convince some of the more antisocial monsters to attend.

Lay a few eggs for drones.

>>823154
We don't have the singing stone, the bone doctor kept it because a patient needs it. We need to find an ocarina or something to replace it with.

>>823156
We already have eggs laid, down in the lounge. They won't hatch without a source of fear, such as Xerxes' patients. Or maybe Vanilla's brownie.
We can spin our own furniture. A hammock, for starters.

where can we get a lamp ? or a lantern or a candle or something because we can't see anything down here.

Spookzone 2017/08/15(Tue)23:58 No. 823164 ID: 22b85b
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>Lavender is plenty comfortable in the Sleepy little Hidey Hole she's made at the back of her nest, but she opts to lay a few eggs. It's a surprisingly arduous task, but she's satisfied with her work when it's done.

>>823159
>eggs won't hatch without fear
...but they take 3 hours to hatch? Are you talking about the regular eggs or the ones Lavender needs a pregnancy for?

>>823164
>blushing
Hmm, didn't get that reaction when we left one with Matilda...

Anyway, let's go back out and head to the HALLWAY.
Wait, before that... what's in our INVENTORY?

>>823164
Any chance you can use your webs to communicate with us more directly? What do you think of everything that's been going on?

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)00:17 No. 823172 ID: 22b85b
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>Lavender plucks at the strings, rhythmically.

[LAVENDER] : {I'm starting to develop my own thoughts and feelings. It's... slow going. You take up a lot of room in my head. I'm a little airheaded so I'm just sort of... letting you guys have control right now...? Is that okay? A lot of the people here are really cute and I get flustered around them, so It's good you have some control...}

>>823172
Good to know. Who's your favorite? Teleste?

>>823172
>>823175
I would like to know your opinion, yes. Matters of the heart, after all, are not something you should allow others to control.

>>823176
That, aaaand...we probably need to start making babies at some point

Just saying....

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)00:28 No. 823178 ID: 22b85b
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> There is some hesitation before more plucking is noted.

[LAVENDER] : {I like Teleste, and 8Bit, and Vanilla, and Xerxes... There's a lot of cuties, and there's still someone we haven't met yet that just showed up! They might be cute too...}

> The blush is so bright it's visible in the darkness. She's pretty flustered along this line of questioning.

>>823165
They have a minimum of 3 hours before they will hatch, but they won't actually do so until a source of fear is detected.
>>823163
That's the point though? Also I'd hate to see what happens if a lantern tips over in a room covered in flammable web.

Howdy Lavender. We're your best friends!
What's your take on the Wendigo? I think we should give him a chance, invite him to the dinner too. Also, should it be held outside to accommodate Audrey?

>>823178
Well, none of them are as cute as you.

>>823181
I must concur. Lavender is objectively the most adorable.

>>823178
Yeah, well, many minds, one track. Remember, you can blame any screwups in front of your crushes on us. Hopefully they (the monsters) won't take it personally from you.
If you have a priority you want us to focus on over others, something big and/or long-term, speak now or hold your peace for like, five minutes.

>>823178
How about a nice trapdoor silk mat, Lavender?

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)00:50 No. 823191 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender plucks in a method that can only be described as 'keysmashing' for a moment before turning into a more understandable method of communication.

[LAVENDER] : {We should try to meet the new person before we decide on anything! I don't mind vying for the hearts of multiple people either! Poly is fine for me, as long as the others are also alright with it...}

> Lavender has already made a silken trapdoor that leads to the location under the stairs.

>>823191
So shall it be done. Let us go meet the new guy/girl/thing.

Remember, you've got 8 hands for hand-holding.
Let's go to HALL!

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)00:56 No. 823194 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender heads to the HALLWAY

> REGINALD can be heard practicing through the moldy trapdoor
> the door to VICTORIA's room is well kept and clear of any unwanted grime.
> there's a door with HEAVY VEGETATION on it.
> there is a WEIRD SYMBOL where the submarine hatch used to be
> DAISY probably hasn't moved from her spot if you wanna visit
> JERRY's door is slightly ajar
> TELESTE's has old timey grain flickering on the doorknob
> actually, let's check out the FOYER

>>823194
Hmm, plant monster? Let's meet them.

Veg out!

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)01:10 No. 823199 ID: 22b85b
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> Lavender heads through the Vegetation thick door to find that there's no plant monster here. Rather, hidden deep within the plants is a single, ambient light that glows, the rest of the place all but dark due to the thickness of the vegetation. A timid sounding voice calls out from the darkness, and is accompanied by a pair of glowing red eyes.

[???] : Ah... Hello? Who might you be?

We are Lavender, and youuu are pretty fly for a bug gal!

Hello. I'm Lavender. Who are you?

bug hug?

resist urge to eat fly.

>>823199
Say hello and introduce yourself, invite her to the gathering. Has she spoken to Toblerone yet?

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)01:20 No. 823208 ID: 22b85b
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>The insect girl watches curiously as Lavender seems to struggle with a mixture of hunger and infatuation during her greeting. She seems to find this quite cute, as a slight smile creeps across her face.

[LUNA] : My name is Luna. I'm new here, so It's nice to meet you! You're the other new person, right? We look very alike!

[LUNA]
Dateability: 9/10
Dust : 8/10
Bust : 2/10
Thrust : 9/10

[LUNA] is a MENTAL type monster whose WINGS emit a fine dust that can CAUSE HALLUCINATIONS. She's fairly BOTTOMHEAVY and apparently is QUITE RECEPTIVE. She apparently enjoys SKIRTING DEATH a little bit but at the same time enjoys CUDDLING. She can apparently PREDICT NEGATIVE EVENTS and MAY BE ATTRACTED TO LIGHT.

>>823208
>predict negative events
Now that's got to be useful. How's it work?

>>823208
So seeing as you're the new new girl, I need to ask you: do you have any questions? Because there are some things I think you may want to know about.

How lucky that she took that as a flirt of some kind instead of the red flag it really was!
We're new to this place too, and to existing at all for that matter! You'll find they're a very nice, very forgiving bunch here.
...*Stage whisper* Do you hear the voices too?

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)01:31 No. 823214 ID: 22b85b
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>She looks slightly confused at the mention of voices, and shakes her head slowly after a moment.

[LUNA] : Ah... No, I don't. Hear voices. Um... Should I? I already spoke with Toblerone, he was really helpful... Is there anything you think I should know...? Um. I'm new to the whole monster thing but not to living. I used to be human a little while ago...

Great. Neither do I. That's perfectly normal. If you've got questions, I've got answers.

>>823214
Oh I'm sorry. I hope you got help from Vanilla.

Um, well, you must know the basics already, about fear and the house rules on human prey. Keep in mind monsters cope with the human-monster conflict in different ways. Try not to judge them too harshly if they justify their actions by saying bad things about humans.

Matilda holds surplus fear-infused food if you need it, and maybe you should avoid asking people about the secret area, Toblerone likes to handle that.
Be careful about the forest, the monster there seemed... suspicious.

Okay, Luna, I have some good news and some bad news.
The bad news is that you are no longer human. Your humanity is just gone. You have become a monster; a cursed creature of darkness doomed to haunt the shadows until your dying day. A monster must feed on the fear of humanity lest they starve. Any human who so much as sees a monster is damned to becoming a monster themselves. It is not a happy fate you have suffered.
But the good news is that we're all in this together. We all know how hard it can be living like this. Some of the monsters here are probably going to frighten, disgust, and enrage you with their actions and attitudes, but try not to hold it against them. They've been through a lot. Also, you don't need to hurt anyone in order to feed on fear. In fact, I'd advise against it as injury can cause humans to turn faster. Just some scares should be enough to keep you fed.
Also, we're having a party soon and we'd love it if you'd attend.
Any questions?

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)02:03 No. 823219 ID: 22b85b
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> One of her antennae twitches slightly as she listens, and her face only... cocks to one side, slowly, and eventually she reaches up and places a hand on her own cheek, simply... looking at Lavender.

[LUNA] : ...I. Know? I've already been to the secret area, I am aware of the whole turning process and how monsters feed on fear and everything. I went through the turning process myself. With a bit of help from Vanilla, of course, but I chose this. I chose to go through with becoming a monster. ...There's things about my old life I want to forget, and to be honest.. Being a monster is... more desirable to me. Even the part where I have to hide in the shadows all day, this place is a place where I actually get to... be. Me. I don't have to worry about anything hateful that other people will spout because everyone here has seen or done so much worse than... Existing. I guess. I don't have to be told I'm someone I'm not and I don't have to be told who I'm allowed to love and it's... Freeing for me.

>>823219
Ah, embarrassing. Then... I don't know what advice to give, aside from maybe not talking to Jerry or Teleste too much about humans, it's a touchy subject for them, for different reasons.

Since she was "born" beyond the painting, she doesn't need to unlock passage through it?

>>823219
Oh. Well, cool. Sexy even.
I'd suggest meeting the other housemates if you haven't already. Some of them are a little intense and freaky, but no one will hurt you and we're pretty supportive of each other. We don't really have a set time for the party, but we'll keep you posted. I imagine Vanilla's already fed you, but Matilda always has some extra meat lying around just in case. If you have any questions, just ask me or Tobe. You seem like a very nice person and I hope you enjoy your time here. I think we're going to be good friends.

bug hug.

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)02:30 No. 823223 ID: 22b85b
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>You give Luna a hug before you leave, which takes her a bit by surprise, but she clearly doesn't mind, as she gives Lavender a saucy wink and a quick smack on the abdomen as she's leaving, which leaves Lavender quite flustered.

> REGINALD can be heard practicing through the moldy trapdoor
> the door to VICTORIA's room is well kept and clear of any unwanted grime.
> LUNA's light barely flickers through the door.
> there is a WEIRD SYMBOL where the submarine hatch used to be
> DAISY probably hasn't moved from her spot if you wanna visit
> JERRY's door is slightly ajar
> TELESTE's has old timey grain flickering on the doorknob
> actually, let's check out the FOYER

So what now? I feel like there's something we should be doing, but I just can't keep my head straight.

>>823217
We just don't learn, do we. Wow.

Lavender, at the frequency you're blushing you're going to unlock a bright pink evolution.
Enter Victoria's room, after all that dressing down it's time for some dressing up.

Let's talk to Teleste! It's been too long and she looked like she needed the company last we saw.

>>823225
Yes, let's go to Victoria! We've got some dye that needs to be delivered to her!

>>823231
Oh, wait! I just realized that we forgot to mention something to Luna!

We should warn her to not touch the WEIRD SYMBOL on the ceiling in the HALLWAY because Toblerone said something bad might happen to the house if it's activated!

>>823223
Let's see what Jerry's up to

>>823225
Of course we learn, but not everyone takes the same insight from what is learned.

Did we ever visit Naut to apologize?

>>823231
Or rather, we need to figure out what style of clothes she likes. Maybe we can even work on it together with her!

Go to Victoria.

>>823248
Duh, that's the whole point! Only Victoria knows what style of dress she wants!

I don't know why everyone is trying to overcomplicate this by asking someone that isn't Victoria what kind of dress Victoria would want!

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)11:25 No. 823256 ID: 22b85b
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>Lavender decides to visit Victoria, PURPLE DYE in tow. Victoria looks her over for a moment, seeming to consider something, frowning ever so slightly.

[VICTORIA] : ...Yes? What did you need? I'm sorry, I've been all in a tizzy as of recently. It's... surprisingly loud when someone moves out.

Sorry about that, we really didn't mean to stir things up so badly!

We just wanted to know what style of dress you would like best? We have the dye and the silk, but you're the one with style!

>>823257
This!

Also, invite Victoria to Matilda's party!

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)11:47 No. 823261 ID: 22b85b
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>Victoria looks genuinely surprised, before thinking for a moment. She hums slightly to herself before loosely drifting around the edge of the room, floating along with her parasol.

[VICTORIA] : Well... I do like Victorian Era dresses, but... the new fashions, things like keyhole sweaters and the like also greatly fascinate me. I suppose it's up to you which you would rather make, really!

> [EVOLUTION CHANCE]
> [The type of clothing you decide on will determine Victoria's Evolution]

Heretic 2017/08/16(Wed)12:18 No. 823263 ID: 8a947d
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Something like this ?

>>823234
We're the only monster that moves around, it's a moot point.

For the dress, let's go full old school. A crimson gown that's all frills, all chills, and doesn't stain!

>>823279
>We're the only monster that moves around, it's a moot point.
She's gotta leave her room to come to the party, right?

Everyone else already know not to touch it, but Luna doesn't!

>>823263
I like this!

Suggestion 2017/08/16(Wed)14:10 No. 823285 ID: ba56e6
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>>823261
How do you feel about chinese dresses?

>>823263

Oooh. Slightly risque and lovely.

>>823285
Consult your mortician before trying this on: Side effects may include rigor mortis and having to hop everywhere.

Suggestion 2017/08/16(Wed)14:49 No. 823300 ID: ca661e
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>>823261
A Virgin Killer sweater

>>823279
>>823281
She already spoke to Toblerone, he should have warned her already.

>>823300
WHAT THE FUCK?!?! MY EYES, THEY BURN!!!!! AAAAAUUUUGH!!!!! DX

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)15:47 No. 823324 ID: 22b85b
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> There are currently 4 proposed evolutionary Paths

> Keyhole - Batty
> Chinese Dress - Hopping
> Victorian Dress - Nosferatu
> Virgin Killer - Modern

Chinese Dress

>>823324
Is this one: >>823263 , the Keyhole? If it is, then I vote for the Keyhole!

>>823324
Modern for sure

Modern

Nosferatu, Batty, please just anything but the half-shaved look yet again.

>>823324
Chinese Dress

Keyhole looks like a winner to me.

>>823324

Keyhole!

Virgin Killer is literally the worst and so are modern vampires (regardless of hairstyle).

The mythology around hopping vampires is pretty stiff, tbh. It'll be pretty inconvenient for her. I'm gonna go with keyhole/batty.

Keyhole

Results so far:

Keyhole - Batty has 5 votes.

Chinese Dress - Hopping has 2 votes.

Victorian Dress - Nosferatu has 0 votes.

Virgin Killer - Modern has 2 votes.

Please correct me if these are wrong. Also, I put this in spoilers, just to prevent Lavender from saying them out loud.

Keyhole

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)18:51 No. 823380 ID: 22b85b
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> After some thought, Lavender decides to make a KEYHOLE SWEATER DRESS for Victoria, who smiles as she watches, showing off her brilliant ruby red teeth.

[VICTORIA] : Oh this looks amazing! Here, Let me change, and then I'll show you!

> She ushers Lavender out of the room for a moment, and you can hear the sound of shuffling fabrics behind the door.

Spookzone 2017/08/16(Wed)18:52 No. 823381 ID: 22b85b
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> When you are finally allowed to re-enter the room, she gives a little spin, showing off both the new clothing and the new form. She does a little curtsy afterwards, seeming pleased.

[VICTORIA] : Well, what do you think?~

Absolutely adorable!

Not bat! ...That was a pun, see.
I'm happy it came out so well for you! Make sure to starch it well so it doesn't flop over your face when hanging around.

>>823381
Lavender, clap your hands and tell her that she looks amazing!

Oh, look! Even her parasol changed shape!

Mention to her that she now has a fabulous new dress and an awesome new look to show off at Matilda's party! .....if she'd be willing to attend that is.

Looks good!

Th@ b@ is ph@!
You'll knock them dead at the party, V!

>>823381
Our color schemes match now!

>>823428
KOME!!! SHUT UP!!!

Well, that's just great, now Lavender is going to repeat that out loud.

>>823428
I'm lost.

HUG!

Hm, your dress is downright chibi-sexy, but it's missing something... how about a pet bat inthekeyhole?

Spookzone 2017/08/17(Thu)07:37 No. 823461 ID: 22b85b
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> Victoria does a little twirl, clearly pleased that Lavender is also pleased with the change, before Lavender scoops her up into a hug, which takes her by surprise. She looks off to the side bashfully.

[VICTORIA] : I-I'm glad you like it, heheh... I'll be sure to attend the party, okay? It sounds like it'll be a ton of fun!

> VICTORIA has gained 1 DATEABILITY POINT

>>823461
Express excitement that Victoria said she'd attend the party! Politely thank her for letting you help her pick out her dress and make it for her. Then tell her that you've got more invitations to give out, so you've gotta get going. Tell Victoria bye and you'll see her later!

Happy to be of service. Bid adieu!

I'm still concerned about catering for this dinner. We have desserts, but what about a main course? Matilda's stockpile is, well, a stockpile, using it all up in one go is unwise! Does Audrey grow fresh vegetables? Do monsters eat vegetables? Ach, we're so unprepared we don't even have a place to set up tables!

>>823472
Can Lavender produce edible unfertilized eggs?

>>823502
A better question is would anybody eat them ? How tasty can spider eggs be ?

Can anybody in the house cook ? I know Vanilla can bake but we need more than sweets.

>>823515
Matilda, IIRC.

Spookzone 2017/08/18(Fri)08:40 No. 823552 ID: 22b85b
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> You let Victoria know you're excited, and that you have to plan the dinner a little bit before exiting.

> REGINALD can be heard practicing through the moldy trapdoor
> the door to VICTORIA's room is well kept and clear of any unwanted grime.
> LUNA's light barely flickers through the door.
> there is a WEIRD SYMBOL where the submarine hatch used to be
> DAISY probably hasn't moved from her spot if you wanna visit
> JERRY's door is slightly ajar
> TELESTE's has old timey grain flickering on the doorknob
> actually, let's check out the FOYER

Let's check in on Teleste next! Invite her and see how she's feeling.

Visit Daisy to invite her and let her know we're working on getting a musical rock. Communicating if she'd like to attend is simple enough.

>>823552
Wouldn't Reginald have an ocarina of some sort? We could ask him about it while we're inviting him to the party.

Make sure you knock before entering!

>>823562
Shakespeare wasn't exactly known for his musical numbers.

>>823563
True, but out of all the residents we've met so far, Reginald seems to be the only one that has something to do with music. He's even got a huge pipe organ in there! So he's gotta have other musical instruments also!

Talk to Teleste.

Spookzone 2017/08/18(Fri)11:57 No. 823571 ID: 22b85b
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> After some deliberation of thought, Lavender decides to visit Teleste. At first, her room seems empty, but before Lavender can turn to go, she's pounced from behind and sent tumbling forwards by Teleste. She ends up head over heels and curled next to Teleste, who is signing so frantically that Lavender can't actually make out anything she's saying.

Please! Slow down, I can't follow if you go that fast!

Slow down, I'm bad at charades!

Spookzone 2017/08/18(Fri)12:41 No. 823578 ID: 22b85b
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> Teleste plants a big kiss on Lavender and cuddles her tight for a moment, seeming overall quite pleased, if quiet. She stops moving for a moment before beginning to silently sign again, slower this time so lavender can understand her.

[TELESTE] : {Are you okay? WHat happened? I heard you got into a fight and then you didn't talk to me in forever and I had to hear it from Matilda who is a big gossip so I wasn't sure that it wasn't something dangerous or fatal and I'm just... I'm so glad you're okay}

Oh, I just uh... pissed off Peabody with my big fat mouth. Sorry. We're bad at keeping track of time, also, and keeping ourselves busy.

>>823578
Sorry for making you worry! I thought everyone knew what happened, from what Toblerone said...

>>823578
>Teleste plants a big kiss on Lavender and cuddles her tight for a moment
*turn a really bright shade of red* O///W///O

>>823578
Peabody triggered some of us, we triggered Peabody, everybody got triggered, Peabody left, and it was a bad time.

Spookzone 2017/08/18(Fri)14:53 No. 823600 ID: 22b85b
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> Teleste's signing begins to grow slower as she calms herself down, apparently oblivious to the fact that Lavender is looking more beet red at the moment. She doesn't really let GO of lavender as she does so, and as a result it makes some of the signing a little hard to read.

[TELESTE] : {Toblerone told us that Peabody and the newest resident got in a fight, and Peabody finally left as a result! We didn't really get much information about it, but... I mean. I'm just glad to know you're okay, you know? It would really be a terrible thing if you got hurt after existing for such a small amount of time...}

Oh dear, seems the rumor mill is stretching the truth. Set the record straight. Tell her It wasn't an actual fight with violence, it was more of an argument.

>>823600
>She doesn't really let GO of Lavender as she does so
She's not squeezing you too hard, is she? If she is you can say, "Hugging...too...affectionally...! I...can't...breathe...!"

>>823607
This.

>>823600
Give her a kiss and tell her you're fine.

Spookzone 2017/08/18(Fri)15:51 No. 823623 ID: 22b85b
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> She settles down after you tell her it was an arguement rather than any physical altercation, seeming to calm down considerably. After all, she was worried about physical harm first and foremost. At the same time however, she seems to have been concerned about your mental wellbeing, and comforting her seems to have calmed down this fear. She simply sighs and holds on to Lavender loosely, cuddling in a relaxed manner. Lavender could leave easily if she desired.

But she doesn't... we could stay here as long as Teleste wants, as long as it's no more than a day probably. But who's counting?

Stay, its not like we have anything important to do.

>>823623
>Lavender could leave easily if she desired.
Hell to the no. Snuggle the cute mime.

>>823623
>Lavender could leave easily if she desired.
Not yet. Let's stay like this for a little bit.

Also, Lavender, make sure you mention the party and that you want to invite Teleste to it.

>>823632
Other than making sure we invite everyone else to the party.

>>823623
Relax, for a little bit. The world can wait a few minutes.

Maybe get a little handsy.