>>955381
Looks like a great shape to send a spherical barrier down with you inside it. Make it flush with the tunnel, to prevent anything from slipping by.

that door open?

>>955381
Can you read what that sign above the tunnel says?

>>955384
Good plan.

>>955389
Yeah, check for anything useful.

Are you sure it ends at the tunnel? If so, you might want to give the door a cursory open first.

Also do those signs say anything interesting?

>>955381
Check behind the door for anything useful.

Wait, can Vol affect things like shield size?

>>955381
Vol can create things from blood right? Does it need to be his own blood or can he use that blood on the wall?

Because if he can use the blood on the wall, I was thinking that he could make a dagger or something.

Geeze that's a lot of blood. How did that creature take Delphi so fast without making any noise? You need to keep a watch out for something like that.

I agree with trying to read the demon language and checking if the door is open. I doubt we can control other people's blood, but it would be really cool if we could do that, so it's worth giving a go too.

>>955403
Iirc he was able to be somewhat precise with how far it went out when they were hiding from those bugs in the first episode, so he can probably make it fit the tunnel.
I'd honestly suggest that he pre-emptively put up a barrier right now so that we can't be snatched like Delphi was, if it wasn't for the fact that it would make sound and alert whatever is nearby.

I think I remember Vol saying he could make a Violin very fast so maybe just make one so you have he has a weapon, if he can alter it at all then try making the bow serrated or something so it can act as a swords and the violin as a shield.

Heretic 2020/02/15(Sat)00:09 No. 956322 ID: 8fb3ba
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>>955425
It's gotta be Vol's blood. It's not going to work otherwise

>>955403
Vol has control over the size of his shield.

>>955395
It's in high demonic, Vol cannot read it.

>>955396
"Ends" isn't the right word...The blood leads into the tunnel

>>955389
>>955402
Inside the door, there's a collection of odd monitors along with a keyboard terminal next to them. A couple of the monitor screens are shattered or offline, but two show different angles of a figure being tailed by a dog like demon while holding something over it's shoulder.

The terminal looks like a normal keyboard, well, normal for demons anyway. Though a couple buttons on it stick more than others, they've got odd high demonic symbols on them. One looks like a weird sort of A, the next a warped H looking thing, and finally something that looks like a Y sitting on top of an S.

The figure on the monitor's about to walk off Camera, and Vol doesn't really know how to switch views...

Huh, so she's been kidnapped... but why? Aren't they just supposed to kill imps? I'm guessing the dog was the one that managed to grab her without any noise, as the blood trail would make sense for something to have bitten her as a way of capturing her.

Eh I dunno just try pushing buttons to see what they do.

uh, push a button and hope that god loves you and things actually get better for once?

Now is not the time to experiment! They seem to be going at a leisurely pace now, so you can still catch them if you run!

(Definitely keep this place in mind for later, though.)

>>956322
>One looks like a weird sort of A
That sounds like it might be this: Æ . Although, I’m not entirely sure if that’s right.

>the next a warped H looking thing, and finally something that looks like a Y sitting on top of an S.
I’ve got no clue what these could be.

>What do?
I’m not sure what to do. Should we try messing with the cameras to figure out where they’re going? Or should we be following and hoping we can catch up and be able to rescue Delphi?

Also, I don’t see the dog on the bottom monitor. Is it possible that it’s coming back this way?

Let's tail them for now, but mind your distance. We don't know how to operate this keyboard and it's not a situation to be experimenting.

>>956322
We don't have time to mess with this. Keep following Delphi's blood trail.

1/4 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)18:19 No. 956516 ID: 8fb3ba
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>>956329
>Aren't they just supposed to kill imps?
VOL: I think d'ey do wat evah d'ey want wit da demons d'ey catch...

>>956367
>>956374
>>956352
>Chase
Vol forget's the keyboard and runs back to the tunnel to follow the trail of blood, thinking maybe if he's fast he can catch up to the demon who took Delphi. The trail of blood is easy to follow at first, but soon it starts to dwindle and get muddled by other splotches and stains that are hard to discern in the dark of the tunnels. Once the trail starts to get harder to follow Vol starts to realize just how labyrinthine the tunnels are. He looks for footprints, claw marks, anything that can help but to no avail.

VOL: Delphi...

2/4 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)18:20 No. 956517 ID: 8fb3ba
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Sometime later...

3/4 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)18:21 No. 956519 ID: 8fb3ba
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Delphi slowly comes to, groggy, tired, and locked behind bars in a small cage. A twinge of pain shoots up her scarred leg.
DELPHI: Ugh...R-Rascal? Oh, right... Vol? Helike? Anyone?...Uh oh, where the hell am I? How long was I out?

4/4 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)18:21 No. 956520 ID: 8fb3ba
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Delphi lifts herself to her feet and scans her new surroundings as best as she can. It's dark, and it smells like rusty metal mixed with cedar wood. Delphi's cage is atop a table or dresser of some sort, along with used spools of thread and knitting needles. A couple of empty cages and chains litter the floor. There's a door which Delphi assumes exits the room.

DELPHI: Trapped. Hmm...Well! I'm not dead! That's good. Not dead yet. The jerk that put me in here will be though, just as soon as I get out of here.

can you use your stretchy arms to open some of the draws below you or move around the room... assuming you can't just brake out of the cage.

Yeah stretch to rummage around and find something useful.

Grabbing some needles sounds like a good start.

Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)19:27 No. 956536 ID: 8fb3ba
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>>956525
>>956529
It's a bit difficult, but Delphi launches an arm down to the top drawer on the dresser and manages to open it.
DELPHI: Cloth, threads, knitting needles, stuffing...I wish I knew how to knit, after what happened last Tuesday Rascal stopped trying to teach me.

>>956536
Look at the cage. Do you see a way to open it?

>knitting needles
Those will be good for stabbing!

>after what happened last Tuesday Rascal stopped trying to teach me.
What happened last Tuesday?

I assume the cage is locked, but, uh... is it bolted down? If not, your arms are long enough that the cage will only make movement annoying at worst, I think.

>>956536
Think you can pick the lock with those needles?
...wait where is the lock to the cage? Can you just push the top off?

1/2 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)21:39 No. 956553 ID: 8fb3ba
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>>956550
>where is the lock to the cage?
>>956538
>Do you see a way to open it?

DELPHI: Here! There's a lock on the side of the cage! Rascal may have stopped teaching me how to knit but she didn't quit teaching me how to pick a lock!

Delphi shoves a knitting needle in the keyhole of the lock and jimmies it for a bit. It's less like picking the lock and more like breaking it but Delphi hardly knows the difference. The lock clicks open despite Delphi's rough technique

DELPHI: Perfect!

2/2 Heretic 2020/02/16(Sun)21:40 No. 956554 ID: 8fb3ba
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>>956538
>What happened last Tuesday?
DELPHI: If I recall correctly I tried to make a scarf but I accidentally made a giant snare trap that caught Rascal and made a giant mess...It was impressive but I guess Rascal didn't want me making anymore messes like that.

Delphi leaps out of her cage and stumbles on her landing. He leg is still a bit wounded, but it shouldn't be too serious.
DELPHI: Okay main goal: Get back to Vol! Secondary goal: Get home! Third-ary goal: Kick my kidnapper's ass. Maybe switch some of those around depending on how things go.

>>956554
That door is probably locked and I don’t think you can pick that one without alerting your kidnapper. Check the other drawers and cabinets for more useful things.

And keep the knitting needles. They’ll be good for stabbing someone in the eyes!

>>956554
Listen at the door then check to see if it's locked. If it is, start searching the room for the key. ...wait why would the key even be in here

Maybe you can hide in the cupboard.

Can you peek through the keyhole and see what’s on the other side?

Is the door the only remotely viable exit? No windows or vents or anything? We'd have better luck trying an alternate route out than trying to bust through or outsmart that dude and his (trained?) hunting dog.

Heretic 2020/02/17(Mon)15:23 No. 956589 ID: 8fb3ba
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>Listen at the door
Delphi places an ear to the door...
DELPHI: Don't hear nothin'...

>Check to see if the door's locked
She slowly turns the knob and pulls the door open.
DELPHI: Not locked...guess whoever caught me wasn't expecting me to wake up anytime soon.

Delphi pokes her head through the door before slowly entering. Tarps are strewn about the blood stained floor, boxes are shoved into the back of the room. The smell of blood is poorly covered by the stench of cheap perfume.

There's a second door, and a hallway leading into another part of the room.

>>956589
Besides stretching, what other abilities do you have?

>Other room
What's on those charts above the table with the sewing machine?

>Another prisoner
There's someone in that cage on the shelf above you and to your right.

who's in the cage and peek down the hallway.

Take a good look at the room and they tell us all significant things that you can find. Usefull items, notes, etc.

>>956589
Who’s in the cage above you?

> Tarps
> Perfume
> No Actual Cleaning
Someone wants to make it easier to keep this place clean but isn't interested in fooling a detective. This room is their place of work.

> Blood Splatter (Originating from Table)
And it's messy work, after all. It makes sense for them to try and keep the mess in check.

> Body Measurement Chart
> Seamstress's Tools
> Consistent Prisoner Body Types
They're trying to stitch a body together - a small body. Does someone want to make a vessel for a friend? A particular friend, judging by the precise measurements?

> Sheers
Yoink.

> Listening and Peeking Through Doors
Do this before committing to anything that could make noise.

> Fellow Prisoner
Help them. Doing this can only result in a net positive, even if the only help they provide is in the form of a distraction.

Heretic 2020/02/19(Wed)04:08 No. 956720 ID: 8fb3ba
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>Useful items
Delphi doesn't really have pockets to carry anything, but she picks up the set of shears nearby anyway.

>Cage
Delphi takes notice of the captive on the shelve.
DELPHI: Psst! Hey buddy! You alright up there?
???:...
DELPHI: He's probably out cold...Don't worry I'll get you down!

Delphi stretches an arm up grabbing the bars of the cage and lifting off of the shelf. The smell coming from the cage is fetid, but Delphi brushes it off as a captive not being treated well. As she places the cage carefully on the ground to open to lid she doesn't seem to notice that the cage wasn't locked like hers was. She reaches into the cage to pull out the captive, now seeing that it's an imp. When Delphi touches the imp she notices something is very wrong, the imp's body is oddly cold, stiff, and still. Once the imp is completely out of the cage Delphi and in the light Delphi jumps back in shock and disgust.

The imp's body is lined with stitches and seams, some bursting with cotton. It's eye stare's unblinking, upon closer inspection it's a painted glass eye. The imp is dressed in a tailored and patched suit that looks like it's made out of the same material as the bolts of cloth lying around the room. Delphi's stomach starts to turn.

huh, wonder if we can burn this place to the ground. It would seem like an improvement.

I suggest looking down the hallway just to make sure nothing is coming down and then try the other door you haven't been in yet. Before I kinda just wanted to get out of here ASAP to reconnect with Vol but now, even though it is probably A very stupid idea, I kinda want to check every room to make sure we aren't leaving behind any other prisoners that might be in here because come on. No one deserves that.

Also think it would be a bad idea to break the sewing machine? On one hand, fuck this place, on the other hand it would probably make a lot of noise.

Put the poor thing in your cage and relock it. It might buy you more time after you make your escape.

Uhhhh better not let Vol see this...

>>956727
>>956737
Both of these.

>>956720
Try not to throw up. The mess you make, along with the smell, will alert your kidnapper that you've escaped!

Take a look at that diagram above the table, it seems to be of an imp.

Delphi, I know your leg still hurts, but could you check it real quick? I want to make sure whoever stitched you up didn’t leave something extra in your leg.

Holy freaking crap, is this thing alive?

>>965770
afaik, it is on hiatus while heretic works on homestuck eschatologic.