Examine Inkwell, but do not let go of the phone receiver or get out of the chair.
Understand and Comfort that though it looks like a clock it is a construct of memory, imprecise by nature, the exact moment of call start may be remembered with great precision (and even then can be very sure of wrong thing), the exact seconds and minutes are lost. Furthermore that which is purely visual and not seen cannot be remembered. (Object permanence means that it is still understood to be there, but then it is a prediction of a reconstruction, inaccuracy on top of inaccuracy) The unseen clock does not exist.

>>994086
This is pretty smart, but also comfort like this suggestion: >>994172

{EVERYMINUTEOFEVERYDAY} Doors 2021/05/05(Wed)00:50 No. 998948 ID: d63ea8
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>Cover it somehow if possible, or maybe turn it away. The clock won't hurt us nearly as much if it's not in view. We want to stay in the memory though, to fix it.
Leaning Ourselves away from the phone-
It still presses in on every edge Us.
-We try to knock it away.

But it is sapping Our strength-
Our Potency.

>Look (Examine) AWAY FROM THE PHONE.
It takes all of Our remaining will, but We tear Our gaze away from the phone.

Various papers are framed and hang from the wall.

One appears to be a diploma from a university, denoting a bachelor in journalism.

The other is a framed newspaper from a publisher named ‘The Forantin Font’. The title reads:

‘ALL HAVE A SAY!’ ‘Pro-Democracy Reforms Pass’

The third frame sticks out. The deep cracks that run through the dark glass blur and shift, obscuring the contents beneath.

Beyond that the painted walls of this office are faded and the ceiling tiles are peppered with a light sprinkling of dust.

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Suddenly the pressure of time abates.

>The parent will say something like:
“Let them in.”

The words leave (Our?) mouth with little effort.

Woman: “Certainly sir.”

There is then a click from the phone’s speaker.

2/6 Remote Viewing Doors 2021/05/05(Wed)00:50 No. 998950 ID: d63ea8
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>After the phone is done being used in the memory we can unplug it, which will completely deactivate the clock.
We hastily pull the plug from its socket, and the phone dies.
Life-fluids drip from its metal prongs.

>Understand and Comfort that though it looks like a clock it is a construct of memory, imprecise by nature, the exact moment of call start may be remembered with great precision (and even then can be very sure of wrong thing), the exact seconds and minutes are lost.
>Comfort like this.
We take a moment to Comfort... Ourselves.

We are stable.
We are Potent.
We are… okay.

This clock will not hurt Us now.

Yet… to Our Understanding the clock should not have functioned. It does not hold a count for the exact seconds of a moment, only its minutes. So why did We feel the weight of individual seconds?

These are Abbot’s memories, if he is not here, then what is being used to measure time?

>Furthermore that which is purely visual and not seen cannot be Remembered. (Object permanence means that it is still understood to be there, but then it is a prediction of a reconstruction, inaccuracy on top of inaccuracy) The unseen clock does not exist.
No. This is not the true clock. But there is an influence of time within this memory, and Abbot Remembers it with a perfect accuracy.

We will need to be on guard.

3/6 Remote Viewing Doors 2021/05/05(Wed)00:50 No. 998951 ID: d63ea8
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>Examine Inkwell, but do not let go of the phone receiver or get out of the chair.
The inkwell remains in its place on the desk.

It is in very good condition, but appears unused.
The ink within has long since dried up.
Its plumage contrasts with the colour of the desk, naturally drawing one’s eye to it.

It appears to be used more as a statement than a tool.

>Also make sure the toy on the desk can't/doesn't operate. The regular noise it makes is like a measurement of time.
We have nothing that would muffle its sounds, and save for dismantling the toy entirely there is nothing We can do to impede its function. Except…
It is a metaphysical construct, and this is a memory.

We could merely Alter it. Have the toy be a solid chunk of material, rather than one with seperate moving parts. Yes, that may be the best choice.

The spheres become fused at the most minute level. They will not be pulled apart.


>I wonder if we can do these things outside of the memory? Well, minor changes like these while inside the memory should be fine. We should make sure the essence of truth comes through, that's the important part.
>This is pretty smart.
We may be limited in the scope of Our Alterations, as We do not hold the dominion of the brain, but small changes seem possible.
We will have to Test further.

4/6 Remote Viewing Doors 2021/05/05(Wed)00:52 No. 998952 ID: d63ea8
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>Can we use our Comfort action to ensure the memory plays out correctly, aside from the minor alterations to make it safe?

“You are safe.”

“We are here.”

The door to the office opens...

5/6 Remote Viewing Doors 2021/05/05(Wed)00:52 No. 998953 ID: d63ea8
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And three figures enter.
The Solid figure gives a curt nod.

Abbot: “Father.”

The Dark one brushes past him and looks to the window, then crosses its arms.
... ... ...

The Tinted figure peeks over the edge of the desk, looking from the toy to Us.
... ..?

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The Solid figure sits.

The Dark figure leans onto the back of the chair.
... … …

Abbot: “Is there a reason why you have the blinds drawn?”

The Tinted figure carefully creeps closer to the phone, peering at it.
... … ..?

>Examine what surrounds you or Inspect certain elements in greater detail.
>Explore. Though it may be limited.
>Commune with those nearby.
>Comfort with Empathy. Practice a new muscle.
>Test these ‘powers’ you have, possibly find answers.
>Evoke a word or a thought. Let it carry your will.
Abbot is close enough to the dreaming, but the Meat Demon will hear you.

>Divine the deeper meaning of this place.

>Abbot is looking at Us for an answer.
>Please Continue.

The tinted one is much more observant, but also I'm not sure what we can really do here.
My guess would be something like cold welding is how the balls were fused by either de-oxidizing and/or ensuring no air between them. If this is the case it suggests we can do atomic/molecular scale manipulation.
I suggest we Alter the clock by (in rough order of preference) removing/destroying the liquid crystal layer of the top half of the LCD, disconnecting the backlight unit of the LCD, disconnecting the oscillator from the rest of the circuitry, or fog up (to the point of opaque) the top half of the LCD display. Any one of these should either disable the time-keeping function or perceivability of the time. (the reason the oscillator is so low is because other bits of circuitry may be dependent on the same clock signal for their timing, potentially rendering the whole device inoperable. If we could replace it with a similar average speed speed but suitably imprecise Being based clock signal producer that would probably be the optimal solution) We could then probably safely plug it back in to remain more true to the original memory.
If the tinted and dark figure are using sound we may be able to still the air or create a thin vacuum to block their sounds from reaching us/Abbot, ideally without impeding the solid figure's vocalizations. (or our own)
Regardless we will want to comfort us/Abbot. He is your father, he doesn't hate you. He may be disappointed in, angry at, frustrated or exasperated with you, but he still loves you. He isn't just throwing you out, he is here to give you a choice.

>life-fluids drip from the metal prongs
What the- whose fluids are those?

Uh... is the father not doing anything? Do we need to predict what they're about to say? I don't think we really have enough information for a precise prediction... First, hang up the phone.

Try to stay true to what we can tell is going to happen: we know the father is giving Abbot some sort of choice involving the father not having to support him financially anymore, and it seems like Abbot chooses to be a writer and live on his own. I'm guessing the other choice he could've made is... to get a steady job? Work for his father, maybe? We do know the father gave the inkwell to him in the end, so he's supportive in a way.
If possible, put emphasis on the positive things the father says. Things like he'll grow stronger on his own, or that this is just part of being an adult, or that the father respects Abbot's choice even if he doesn't agree with it. Not saying he should say those specific things, but that's the general idea of what to reinforce here.

>What the- whose fluids are those?
they seem to be the typical red so I assume Abbot's but yea wait that doesn't make sense, his blood is blue with us now, hmmmmmm. Might want to sample it. (only one prong though) if disabling the clock works we can sample it as we plug it back in.

Oh if we're meant to do this bit by bit, then I guess the Father would respond to the question about the blinds with something about wanting privacy for this talk. And no interruptions, which is why the phone is off.

>>999141
Yes, lets roll with this.

1/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:24 No. 1000084 ID: d63ea8
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>First, hang up the phone.
It is done.
All three figures watch Us silently.

>My guess would be something like cold welding is how the balls were fused by either de-oxidizing and/or ensuring no air between them. If this is the case it suggests we can do atomic/molecular scale manipulation.
Perhaps. It helps that this memory is in a more malleable state. If the changes remain small, then they should not be noticed.

>I suggest we Alter the clock by…
The construct is Altered easily enough. Its time-keeping display and functions should now be diasabled. There wasn’t so much a layer of crystals to destroy as there was a vague concept of a screen. The internal workings of the phone seem limited by Abbot’s innate knowledge of electronics. This might allow Us to make more ‘inaccurate’ Alterations, since these metaphysical constructs do not need to replicate the counterparts in reality.

2/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:24 No. 1000085 ID: d63ea8
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>The Tinted one is much more observant.
It had noticed the phone almost immediately, and now scrutinizes it carefully, trying to drink in every detail. Though this curiosity seems evenly matched with caution, as the Tinted figure halts its approach before getting too close.
... ..?

Just then We are able to hear (sense?) something else coming from the Tinted figure. Something that feels softer and more composed than the Devil.

3/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:25 No. 1000086 ID: d63ea8
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The Tinted figure looks up at Us. Its face changed from one of puzzlement to one of concern.
.??

4/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:25 No. 1000087 ID: d63ea8
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>I'm not sure what we can really do here.
>Uh... is the father not doing anything? Do we need to predict what they're about to say? I don't think we really have enough information for a precise prediction...
It feels like the memory can play out on its own, but We have been given the ability to guide it on the exact path it takes. Whatever We offer might fit, so long as it does not deviate too strongly from the memory.

Again, it is difficult to place where these notions are coming from...

>Oh if we're meant to do this bit by bit, then I guess the Father would respond to the question about the blinds with something about wanting privacy for this talk. And no interruptions, which is why the phone is off.
>Yes, let's roll with this.

“This is… a family matter. I didn’t want any distractions.”

>(Incite)
The Solid figure bristles.
The Dark figure winces.

Abbot: “What, do you think I’m five? I’m not going to zone out mid conversation.”

(Our?) mouth then moves of its own accord.

“Of course not Stauf.”

The Dark figure then straightens up, shoulders relaxed.
... ... ...

A sigh comes from the Solid figure as he looks away.

Abbot: “Sorry. It’s been a rough day.”

The Tinted one remains focused on Us.
... ... ...

Abbot: “The office seems busy. I take it that readership has gone up?”

“We’ve seen better days.”

5/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:25 No. 1000089 ID: d63ea8
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>Regardless we will want to Comfort Us/Abbot.
We take a deep breath.

“It is going to be alright. We are here. You are strong. We wiIl always be here to protect you.”

The figures freeze, all of them staring at Us.

Abbot: “Thank you.”

6/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:25 No. 1000091 ID: d63ea8
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>He is your father, he doesn't hate you. He may be disappointed in, angry at, frustrated or exasperated with you, but he still loves you. He isn't just throwing you out, he is here to give you a choice.
“Stauf, you know you’re mother and I love you to pieces, and that we’d do anything to protect you.”

The Dark figure tenses up, while the Tinted one sinks further behind the desk.
... ... ...

>(Turmoil)
The Solid figure remains still.

“We’ve worked hard. Saved what we could…”

The Dark figure looks away.
... ... ...

Abbot: “I know. I just… need more time.”

Abbot: “I’m on the verge of- something. Another semester, that’s all I need.”

“Stauf…”

(We?) give a weary sigh.

7/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:25 No. 1000092 ID: d63ea8
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>What the- whose fluids are those?
Crimson life-fluids continuously drip from the prongs of the phone’s plug, but there is no clear source. It is as though the life-fluids are seeping from the plastic and metal itself.

>They seem to be the typical red so I assume Abbot's but yea wait that doesn't make sense, his blood is blue with us now, hmmmmmm. Might want to sample it. (Only one prong though)
We run Our centermost digits along the prong. It is warm to the touch and fresh life-fluids are smeared across Our form’s surface.

Abbot’s life-fluids have turned blue due to Our influence within him. So whose life-fluids are these?

>We could then probably safely plug it back in to remain more true to the original memory. We can sample it as we plug it back in.
Grabbing the plug in one hand, We lean past the desk in order to reach the electrical socket, and are greeted with a perplexing sight.

Life-fluids ooze from the mouth of the socket, run down the wall, and now soak into the carpet. This flow does not stop the phone from being plugged in, but the cord does twist slightly in Our grasp as We do so.

(Our?) mouth then moves again.

“Your mother an I are proud of you-”

(We?) hesitate.

“But at a certain point you need to make a life for yourself.”

8/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:26 No. 1000093 ID: d63ea8
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Bringing the bloodied fingers back to Our palm, We sample the life-fluids.

There is no doubt. These life-fluids belong to Abbot. We are within them.

This memory is trying to hide that fact.

Abbot: “That’s what I’m trying to do. I’m almost-”

“Stauf.”

(Our?) words cut in abruptly. They are measured, but cold.

“I’ve been in contact with the dean, and a handful of your professors.”

The Solid figure falls silent.

9/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:26 No. 1000094 ID: d63ea8
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“They were kind enough to send a few excerpts of your latest work and…”

The Solid figure folds his arms.

Abbot: “Not a fan I take it?”

“Stauf-”

Abbot: “Isn’t that the point of even going to university? To get better?”

“You’ve been getting into arguments with your teachers during their lectures.”

The Dark figure walks around the edge of the chair, hand trailing along the edge, and then closes its eyes.
... ... ...

The Solid figure closes his eyes and breathes for a moment.

Abbot: “I…”

He takes another deep breath.

Abbot: “It feels like we’re just scratching at the surface when it comes to our exercises and projects.”

Abbot: “Dad I-”

Again.

Abbot: “I want to do more than just write. It’s like there's an entire world’s worth of new experiences and feelings, just beyond our grasp…”

Abbot: “And if I can even convey a fraction of that… then…”

(We?) remain silent.

The Tinted figure continues to watch Us, but then a crease appears upon its brow.
... ... …

The Solid figure’s breath hitches.

10/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:26 No. 1000095 ID: d63ea8
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>If the Tinted and Dark figure are using sound we may be able to still the air or create a thin vacuum to block their sounds from reaching us/Abbot, ideally without impeding the solid figure's vocalizations. (Or our own).
We Alter the air around the Tinted and Dark figures, creating a barrier to block out sound.

The Tinted figure shoots up, looking around wildly before turning to the Dark one.
?!? .!! !!!
..? ... …

The Solid figure rubs his forehead and temple.

(We?) shift uncomfortably in the chair.

Abbot: “I’m fine, just another headache.”

11/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:26 No. 1000096 ID: d63ea8
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The Dark figure begins to scan the room, specifically noting the door and window. The Tinted figure trembles in place.
...

>Try to stay true to what we can tell is going to happen:

“We need to talk about your tuition.”

The Solid figure remains silent.

“Stauf, your mother and I aren’t rich. Saving up enough for you took decades of work.”

Abbot: “I know. I’ll pay you ba-”

The Tinted figure suddenly snaps to the Solid one, placing a hand on his shoulder.
... ... …

Abbot: “I… I’ll do better.”

“Stauf… I’m afraid that isn’t an option right now.”

>We know the father is giving Abbot some sort of choice involving the father not having to support him financially anymore, and it seems like Abbot chooses to be a writer and live on his own.

“Your mother and I have talked about this…”

“And we think you might do better if you had some experience living on your own means.”

12/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:27 No. 1000097 ID: d63ea8
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>I'm guessing the other choice he could've made is... to get a steady job? Work for his father, maybe? We do know the father gave the inkwell to him in the end, so he's supportive in a way.
>If possible, put emphasis on the positive things the father says.
“I can set you up with a position here.”

“The pay isn’t great, and it will be long hours, but give it a year and you may even get a position as a columnist.”

“You can learn from experts, refine your writing style.”

The Tinted figure glances around the room before focusing back on Us.
... ... …

The Solid figure recrosses his arms, but does not speak.

“Please Stauf…”

“Take the position. You have an entire lifetime to grow.”

The Dark figure starts to pace the parameter of the room.
...

13/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:27 No. 1000098 ID: d63ea8
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>Things like he'll grow stronger on his own, or that this is just part of being an adult, or that the father respects Abbot's choice even if he doesn't agree with it. Not saying he should say those specific things, but that's the general idea of what to reinforce here.
(We?) sigh.

“No matter what, I’m certain that you’ll grow up into a strong young man.”

“This is just another step you need to take on your journey.”

“Ultimately, it is your choice.”

The Tinted figure fidgets.
... ... ...

The Dark pauses in its patrol.
... ... ...

14/15 Attempting Corrections Doors 2021/05/13(Thu)20:27 No. 1000099 ID: d63ea8
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All three figures look at Us.
... ... ...
... ... ...

Abbot: “I can’t accept that.”

“What?”

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The Dark figure clutches its head.
!!!

>(Harm)
Abbot: “I said to go fuck yourself old man.”


>Examine what surrounds you or Inspect certain elements in greater detail.
>Explore. Though it may be limited.
>Commune with those nearby.
>Comfort with Empathy. Practice a new muscle.
>Test these ‘powers’ you have, possibly find answers.
>Evoke a word or a thought. Let it carry your will.
Abbot is close enough to the dreaming, but the Meat Demon will hear you.

>Divine the deeper meaning of this place.

>React to what is happening.
>Please Continue.

Hey... what? These figures... they were earnestly trying to help. Smaller text in their heads show their true intentions. The larger text is not coming from them! I think that means they used to be helpful aspects of Abbot's mind, before getting tied to the aspect of the primitive hunt and... whatever the other one is.
If we can influence this "place" in the memory, then... let's do something overt. Try to push back against those shadowy tendrils, or outright sever them. Try to strengthen the figures themselves instead of isolating them.

Have the Father just ignore the red text. That was not said during this memory, was it? Reply with whatever the Father was going to say in response to "I can't accept that." Maybe you can give Abbot the impression he only said that inside his own head. Alternatively, we can outright rewind the memory. We can do this as many times as we need to, to get it right.

I feel like, in response to "I can't accept that", the Father would nod and say he expected Abbot to refuse. That's when the inkwell is given, and wishing Abbot good luck.

The figures' internal words suggest that Abbot was quite keen, at least before the demons. if the 'air wall' is still up take it down. Cut off the tendrils. Mimic the words inside the figures during the memory (we should be able to provided absorbing the life fluids of something is what permits that, they are within us, we were/are one for a time)
Primitive aspect of fear or prey I would guess to give a good flip side of the coin ((might guess like mouse demon for color but now really isn't the time to go Naming it))

>>1000113
This makes sense, I think the red and white figures were once healthy, the red may have once been his drive and determination, while the white one was his caution and reasoning, but it seems the red one has been CORRUPTED somehow, and perhaps the white one as well. That's why it harmed Abbot when we tried to remove the red thoughts, they're a part of him, they've just been corrupted. try to Comfort the red thoughts and see if we can't find a way to cut the tendrils from them. I think the demon is actively trying to affect this memory, which might mean he knows we're here anyways, so we should consider Evoking a thought, perhaps to remove his effect.

1/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:48 No. 1010849 ID: d63ea8
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>Hey... what? These figures... they were earnestly trying to help. Smaller text in their heads show their true intentions. The larger text is not coming from them! I think that means they used to be helpful aspects of Abbot's mind, before getting tied to the aspect of the primitive hunt and... whatever the other one is.
>This makes sense, I think the red and white figures were once healthy, the red may have once been his drive and determination, while the white one was his caution and reasoning, but it seems the red one has been CORRUPTED somehow, and perhaps the white one as well.
It would explain why these errant thoughts have such a profound impact on Abbot’s actions, and why they -even their twisted state- seem to still protect one another.
!!! !!!
!.-

>Primitive aspect of fear or prey I would guess to give a good flip side of the coin.
Perhaps. But there is also a self-destructive aspect to the fearful one, a constant weariness that makes it almost resigned to its fate as prey, and its continued persistence seems to feed into the fear. We may need to corner it for more details.

>That's why it harmed Abbot when we tried to remove the red thoughts, they're a part of him, they've just been CORRUPTED.
We were far too careless. It is clear to Us now that We must find where Abbot ends and this Corruption begins.

We’re… sorry Abbot.

2/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:50 No. 1010850 ID: d63ea8
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>(Incite)
Abbot: “What, are you going deaf now?”

!!! .!!

>Have the Father just ignore the red text. That was not said during this memory, was it? Reply with whatever the Father was going to say in response to "I can't accept that." Maybe you can give Abbot the impression he only said that inside his own head.
(Our?) mouth starts to open, but We close it just as quickly. Abbot wouldn’t have said that. This seems to provoke a reaction.

Abbot: “So what, now I get the silent treatment? After everything you’ve done to make my life hell?!

!!. !-

We do not respond.

3/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:50 No. 1010851 ID: d63ea8
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The Solid figure rises from the chair and slams his hands onto the desk.

Abbot: “You were NEVER THERE! And the one time -ONE TIME- I decided to do things my way you-”

>(Harm)
Abbot: “You were a terrible mentor, and an even worse father. The only reason why you aren’t alone is because they pity you. They judge you and they pity you.”

!!. ...

4/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:50 No. 1010852 ID: d63ea8
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>(...)
>(Red Thoughts weakened)

The Solid slams a fist onto the desk again, but it is weaker this time.

Abbot: “Because your- your…”

He begins to sink down slowly.

Abbot: “you're a failure. you’ve fumbled every opportunity handed to you. wasted every second chance.”

Abbot: “and now… you’ve run out of chances. you never listened. you never learned. you’re Nothing bu-”

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“Enough.”

6/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:51 No. 1010854 ID: d63ea8
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>If we can influence this "place" in the memory, then... let's do something overt.
>Try to push back against those shadowy tendrils, or outright sever them.
>The figures' internal words suggest that Abbot was quite keen, at least before the demons. If the 'air wall' is still up, take it down. Cut off the tendrils.
We fold the invisible panes inward into a gyre of blades. Ripping the air into the most miniscule of slices.

But this manifestation of Corruption is immaterial and Our construct does not harm it.

7/15 Reframing the Memory Doors 2021/09/17(Fri)16:52 No. 1010855 ID: d63ea8
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>Mimic the words inside the figures during the memory (we should be able to, provided absorbing the life fluids of something is what permits that, they are within us, we were/are one for a time)
>Try to Comfort the (Red Thoughts) and see if we can't find a way to cut the tendrils from them.
We... speak.

“... ... ...”

The tendrils start to shake as a Corrupted figure pushes themselves up from behind the chair.
“.̵̱̄.̵̲͂.̶̞͠ ̸̨̎ .̷̺͛.̵͍̓.̶̼̉ ̴̤̆.̶̞́.̷̢̑.̵͓́”

The Tinted figure turns and seems to react to both the Corrupted figure and the darkness that holds it.
.?!

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We press on.
“... ... ...”

The Corrupted figure begins to resolidify as the haze around it fades.
“.̸̢̈́.̶͎̃͊.̸͖͍̈́ .̴.̷.̵ ...”

The Tinted begins to back up with slow smooth movements. It looks between the Solid and Dark figures.
..? … .!-

Its eyes lock onto the Solid figure’s wrist.

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>Try to strengthen the figures themselves instead of isolating them.
For a moment We pause. How would We..?

The Dark figure struggles with the tendrils as the Corruption resurges.
... ..?

Scrambling back to the chair the Tinted grabs onto the Solid figure’s arm. Its face is awash in surprise, and then puzzlement.
.?? ..-

It seems no amount of Comforting will truly remove the Corruption. Abbot is only mortal, he cannot remove with his own ability, and We cannot Evoke it away without harming him.

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But there is one source of strength for Us, isn’t there?

Potency, something that can be both given and taken. It will be a risk, but even a fraction of a fraction should make a difference.

We Feed a mote of Our Potency into the Dark and Tinted figures.

Though We are overtaken by a… familiarity.

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We have done this before…

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The difference is instantaneous.
>(_____ strengthened)
>(______ strengthened)
>Acolyte imbued, (Potency reduced).

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>I feel like, in response to "I can't accept that", the Father would nod and say he expected Abbot to refuse.
(We?) nod, and start speaking on (Our?) own.

“You’ve always been brave, and maybe a bit stubborn.”

(We?) chuckle.

“I can’t say that I’m surprised, but I’ll respect your decision.”

... … ..?
The Solid figure sits back down on the chair, but remains silent.

Abbot: “I Remember now…”

“Just know that no matter what happens, your mother and I are proud of you. And… I hope you find whatever you’re looking for.”

The Dark figure leans over the back of the chair, inspecting the cuts along its edges.
... … …

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>That's when the inkwell is given, and wishing Abbot good luck.
The inkwell is already in (Our?) hand.

“Here. It served me well when I was just in a dingy basement, writing pamphlets with some friends. Take it.”

Abbot: “Dad-”

“Take it. Ink is already going to be pricey on your new budget. You’ll need all the handouts you can get.”

Abbot: “No-”
... … …
.?-

Abbot: “I mean- sorry. Of course... I’ll take it.”

(We?) chuckle again, but it is more hollow this time.

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The Solid figure takes the inkwell from (Us?)

Abbot: “Thank you…”

The Dark shifts around the back of the chair and narrows its eyes at Us.
... ..?

It looks as though the Solid figure is about to leave, but he remains seated.

Abbot: “I should’ve been around more, and I should’ve been honest from the start.”

Abbot: “Maybe it wouldn’t have gotten to this point if I told you how the classes weren’t… working.”

Abbot: “But it was too late at this point, and I know you cared. Even if it was hard for me to Remember at the time.”

(We?) don’t seem to react.

Abbot: “And with everything else well… I just hope it isn’t too late at this point.”

>I think the demon is actively trying to affect this memory, which might mean he knows we're here anyways, so we should consider Evoking a thought, perhaps to remove his effect.
The Corruption here doesn’t seem to be reacting to Us directly, more so it to the actions (We?) take within the memory.

We seem to have made progress here, and if We were to Evoke with the right words We could heal this node entirely.

>Alternatively, we can outright rewind the memory. We can do this as many times as we need to, to get it right.
That should be within Our power. Though the Demon might stumble across Us if it begins to wander.

Or We could let it play out as is.

>Examine what surrounds you or Inspect certain elements in greater detail.
>Explore. Though it may be limited.
>Commune with those nearby.
>Comfort with Empathy. Practice a new muscle.
>Test these ‘powers’ you have, possibly find answers.
>Evoke a word or a thought. Let it carry your will.
Abbot is close enough to the dreaming, but the Meat Demon will hear you.

>Divine the deeper meaning of this place.

>Try to rewind the memory?
>Please Continue.

Healing this node is a very tempting but it will most certainly bring the Demon or at least alert him, so while healing the node would be amazing, the risk is great.
We shouldn't try to evoke anything unless we are certain of the word that would heal this node.
However if we are certain what that word is I say we should, we may not have a chance like this again. However I doubt it would be as simple as saying "I believe in you".
Trying to rewind the memory could be troublesome, maybe we should let it play out and then try and play the memory again, that way we don't miss anything and it doesn't abruptly end here.
Also... Try and Divine the tinted and dark figures, perhaps with the corruption out of the way for the moment we can learn more about their true nature and even their original names.

>>1010863
The pale figure is investigating, and Abbot is stalling. That's not bad, exactly, but I worry for the memory. They would DEFINITELY notice rewinding, at this point... We seem to have helped Abbot Remember, anyway. Job's done. Also if we rewind, what happens to the potency we lost? Do the figures retain their strength as well?

Eh, may as well be a bit more obvious. Tell Abbot that now that he Remembers what's important, there's no need to linger. He should get on with it, so you can get back to work. ...there is much work to be done...

We have been given the lengths of their names 5 for the Dark Figure and 6 for the Tinted Figure I suspect Tinted may be 'Reason' possibly 'Wonder'
less good ideas for the Dark Figure, 'Pride' 'Drive' 'Might' 'Power' 'Logic'

I believe the memory may be handled enough at this point that we can leave it for the moment. However, it is not 'fixed'. Right now it shows clear tampering, which is improvement but very much not ideal. Knowing you can't trust your own memories will be distressing, but is better than trusting false ones. We will need to come back and rewind this memory before we leave abbot's mind. Possibly experience it from the Inkwell's point of view as >>994080 "It would Remember what he would see. And record it." Which suggests it may be able to provide us a baseline 'here is what happened' though likely without the feelings and reasoning.
>>1010869
>They would DEFINITELY notice rewinding, at this point
This depends on the nature of the rewind. If it rewinds them it will either delete, return, or be as if they always had the potency. They may or may not have their minds rewound too. To have certainty we need more information. That information may perhaps be found outside of this memory we still have much of Abbot's mind to explore. I feel our ability to properly fix this memory may be similar to that of a monkey on a typewriter at the current moment; that we need more information found elsewhere to solve this puzzle by reason rather than luck.
I want to suggest we leave the father's figure and investigate what Tinted is doing, but
>The Corruption here doesn’t seem to be reacting to Us directly, more so it to the actions (We?) take within the memory.
gives me pause, as it may then detect us as a separate actor in the memory rather than what may be the 'usual' Abbot fighting the changes, should we separate from the father figure.
Now while I think we can trust the Dark and Tinted figures to have Abbot's interests at heart, they seem mistrustful of us. As such I do not trust what Tinted is doing and suggest withdrawing from the memory at this point.
>>990272 Suggests we should not linger here in particular.
As for the planned ruse, that was kind of already messed up, thus while we are close I suggest we explore this >>990274 way as it suggests the promise of both bait and trap for the ((Meat)) demon