[Closed Event Post] The Below That Should Not Be II

[duelacademynpcs]

::In the half buried ruins underneath Duel Academy that have been sealed off...

A gateway forms, as a young teenage girl, half visible, floats out of it, wearing a gossamer dress and a veil, as a cloaked figure walks out, a heavy breathing

They survey the area, the cloaked figure clumsily having to leap from stone to stone.::

Comments

[redderthanred]

Is any of it salvageable, Sister?

::The teenage girl floats over the damaged cavern, debris levelled over it.::

And is The Presence still here?

[duelacademynpcs]

::The figure pulls out a scanner of some sort. Toying with it for several minutes::

... No, your majesty is appears The Trickster of Nothing's presence has vanished from this Unrealized Space.

However, the space can be used, with some major repair, for Project Hali, if you desire, Lady of Keys.

[redderthanred]

Darnit, I was hoping to take this instance of him off the board.

::Snapping her fingers in annoyance.::

[duelacademynpcs]

Sadly, sometimes fate works against us, Viscountess.

::Turns to Abraxia and bows.::

[redderthanred]

... You do realize you don't have to be so formal, right? I'm using Sister because you're a nun. But like. You don't need to be like 'glory glory praise to thee' and formal titles.

::Pause.::

... We should definitely use this as an art hall or cathedral or something... or take it all together as a library...

[duelacademynpcs]

I thank you for your kindness and humbleness, milady, but I enjoy giving you the respect. You have done so much for so many, I want to honor what you have done.

[redderthanred]

I've mostly just stumbled into this, you know. It's a complete accident I broke the Curse of Atlantis, and everything. I just wanted to stop being bugged by elves.

::Waves her hands dismissively.::

[duelacademynpcs]

Of course, Scar Red Sovereign.

It makes it all the more joyous and impressive what you have done, if you don't mind me saying so.

[redderthanred]

Just as long as you're aware I'm fallible and a normal girl in extraordinary circumstances, Ms. Fingers.

... Is there a reason you don't want me to use your real name?

[duelacademynpcs]

My name in the order is a sign of my humility, milady.

I am merely the digits and thumbs that act your will on this world.

Even if that will is to make Taco Tuesday a national holiday, your majesty.

[redderthanred]

... Just remember you aren't just 'my fingers', Sister. And the first part of what I said?

[duelacademynpcs]

::Pauses, and thinks for a moment.::

A goddess. A messiah. Who is fallible. Who started from nothing, Traveler of Ways, makes you all the more worthy of respect. You merely trying, is what gives confidence to those who believe in the Freedom you offer. There is beauty in flaws.

I believe your native land, the future Utopia, refers to the concept as "wabi-sabi".

[redderthanred]

... Huh! I'll have to look that up!

But, remember, Sister. You exist as more than just mere fingers and thumbs for me. Okay?

[duelacademynpcs]

Of course, oh Heir of Titania.

::Bows again at Kamala.::

[redderthanred]

I just hope I don't screw everything up with Project Hali.

::Looking down at the damage here.::

[duelacademynpcs]

I'm sure you'll choose quite fine, milady.

[redderthanred]

You think so?

[duelacademynpcs]

I believe so. You have a kind and loving heart, despite your furies and whims. And that kindness means a tremendous amount.

I trust that even if the road of bumpy and path is not easy, you will usher in the holy land where black stars rise and strange moons shall circle through the skies.

[redderthanred]

::Thinks on this and then her stomach growls.::

I guess. Mostly I want a taco. Want to join me after we get a skeleton crew in here to start moving this thing?

[duelacademynpcs]

I would be quite honored to join you, Mistress.

[redderthanred]

Then let's consider it a midnight lunch date.

And if the stuff with my grandmother doesn't work out, I'd love to have to fill out the Occult Club's roster at the Academy.

::Smiles, as Sister Fingers awkwardly nods, probably blushing or a similar reaction under her cloaks. and starts contacting other cloaked figures who begin to gate in, and start measuring and chipping at the stone.::

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