Absurdity DeVoid 2024/05/30(Thu)02:17 No. 1092090 ID: 4c474c
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtIN9P7xPls&ab_channel=SoloGains

>>1092090
I am not against it, but I would want to see the qualifications of our new compatriot. And I would also want them to know what will be happening. There is a likelihood we are going into the proverbial lion’s den and to even get there, we must navigate what is quite literally and metaphorically a nest of vipers.

As for Threshold, I am disappointed at his departure. I knew he was green at this, but I understand his reasoning for leaving. Still, he showed great promise. If we succeed at this, I would give him a permanent contract and spot in my employment should he wish it.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/06/02(Sun)15:26 No. 1092305 ID: de0eac
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZvdpkMaXyo&ab_channel=IndigoPark_Fan

>>1092305
Interesting. Mr. Hopkins’ work ethic is admirable if perhaps self aggrandizing. Based on his experience I take it that handling and examining written documents and evidence is a specialty of his. Bring him in.

And yes Maya Din would be helpful but only if she is willing to accept.

A hypothesis for you all as well, is it possible that our Empathy Bird could help determine who is under protection or help find our possible compromised agents by examining their emotions? If they are acting out of character or having high emotions she might also be able to tell.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/06/08(Sat)23:38 No. 1092703 ID: f7b5e9
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HywBDG7xzXw

>>1092703
I think the formation works well. Let’s begin posthaste. And on second thought our bird may not do well with multiple people; best keep her reserved for one on one interactions.

Inner thoughts to “Peregrine”: That makes two of us.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/06/20(Thu)00:29 No. 1093155 ID: af8e28
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hy4Qoru2_I

>>1093155
*Corax sits*
At the moment, the one who makes the most logical sense is Gates Triumphant. Most of the fingers point there for the time being. One hypothesis is that Happy may be unaware that he is actually Happy, to go along with this it would make a kind of twisted sense that some part of his psyche, the Id perhaps, has taken over in his unconscious state and is acting of its own accord. I’d rather not use Occam’s razor solution for this. Many people are looking for that, or some smoking gun.

What I do know for certain is that Happy has ties with the dimensional tribunal, and has found ways to manipulate people from the inside. As such I trust no one unless they show me that they can be trusted or have no motive.

However, I have another theory. Just a hunch or a possibility however unlikely. The universe that the tribunal watches over happens in cycles, it’s a prison. Untold millions of souls lost to the void all to keep one being locked away. I’ve read up on a few of the key players and I have an idea, but no evidence. Only a theory.

Happy could be The Root of Ash. Specifically, one of the first ones, and the one who put himself into the Ash Tree. Just as Ana did creating her many iterations, perhaps even manipulating her into it thereby truly creating not just Essence but the Ana voices in general. We know that Happy has an interest in her, a very deep one meaning that he has to know a good deal about the Ash Tree and its effects and powers and knows how to manipulate them through the cycles. Again, this is all in the realm of speculation, but I suspect Happy hates Andrew Goodwill, has seen how he influences people much like one of the Ana voices. Of course there is the proposal that the current Root of Ash has no more voices because Andrew Goodwill consumed them, but say ONE got away, or not all of them. Essence herself was a rogue version of Ana, who’s to say that there can’t be a rogue Root of Ash?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/06/23(Sun)05:53 No. 1093290 ID: 42e098
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGdfJ_RODUc

>>1093290
I believe it is a mixture of both. We are playing a game of chess, each planning moves ahead, but also being forced to correct our strategies based on our opponents. The thing is however, at times the rules change based on a dice throw.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/06/28(Fri)15:00 No. 1093552 ID: c88be6
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3kelnsdTiQ

>>1093552
*Corax stands and holds out his hand to shake*

Good to have you on the team, sir. You may refer to me as Corax for the sake of this assignment, this is my partner Peregrine. How much briefing have you had on this case so far?

*Shuffles a big stack of notes into the crook of his arm so he can return the handshake. Several papers slip out and scatter on the floor.*

Good to meet you, sirs. I've had quite a bit of briefing, in fact it really wasn't brief at all. I gather you're trying to identify some sort of enemy boss, goes by Happy, and there's a bunch of suspects with not much to narrow it down. It seems you've interviewed a number of people but not gotten any definitive evidence, am I right?

*Hopkins attempts to bend down casually to pick up the dropped papers, loosing several more in the process.*

>>1093639
That's the gist of it. We have our own suspicions however that Happy has misled many of the other teams that are a part of this investigation. At the moment we are trying to make sense of the illusions.

*Corax raises a brow at the papers scattered everywhere*

Would you like some assistance with those?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/02(Tue)00:48 No. 1093691 ID: 18fe20
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UHYj5lJ1CY

>>1093691
Let’s establish a base, help me pull up everything we know about the other investigations. If they’re compromised and have different answers that may factor in. Most of the other investigators that I have seen all seem like they have something to prove, that makes them a target. Who are the other groups we’ll be talking with here?

*Possession? Oh boy, what did I get myself into? Wait he can't hear my thoughts now right?*

I don't see anything about Whispers in these notes. You think they're protecting this Happy fellow?

>>1093778
Yes they are. The kicker is Happy may not know about them. For the moment, their goals are aligned. The Silent Whispers want Happy to succeed and are aiding him as a shadow task force without his knowledge.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/06(Sat)01:54 No. 1093865 ID: c2631f
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EmkKFaT7V4

>>1093865
*Corax stares at the sleeping demon with apathy before clapping his hands loudly for silence*

Greetings to you all. For the purposes of this questioning you may refer to me as Corax and my partner as Peregrine. As many of you know, I and my fellows on the dimensional tribunal have been conducting an investigation into a known terrorist and threat the current universe; you already know this individual as they go by Happy the Tragedy Phantom. You are all here because each one of you is a suspect. There have been different investigation teams and each one them has built a case for one or perhaps each of you as to your guilt or innocence. We are here to find out what they missed. Some of you may know more than you have been letting on and the fact of the matter is, we are here to be a life line for each of you. We are here to check the other investigators work. This is your opportunity to prove your innocence. I and my team members are now ready to begin our cross examinations.

*What a cast of characters. Time for the old 'he's taking notes on me, oh no what's he writing?' trick.*

*Shoving the pile of notes in a coat pocket Hopkins takes out a pad and starts scribbling.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/12(Fri)10:50 No. 1094178 ID: da4acd
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZpOkRgEB38

>>1094178
Inner thoughts to “Peregrine” and Hopkins: We want them open and talking but in their confessionals we want to look for contradictions with each other. If they start pointing fingers, let’s make sure they are at least pointing in the right direction. I don’t necessarily think any of them are Happy but they must think one of them is. Also, perhaps this is me just on a hunch, Hopkins, watch the one who brought the tea. I never saw anyone order any, any outsider to this investigation must be considered as a threat.

*Corax claps his hands again for silence*
Perhaps the gravity of all of your situations has not sunken in. All of you are at the very least in danger of being put to death or imprisonment with no hope of release. And based on what I do know, many would rather die before going back to an oubliette.
The other investigative teams have built cases for each of you be to Happy, and some of them are getting desperate enough that they may indeed kill you or throw you all in a cell and throw away the key, just on the off chance that one of you is the target.

What I need from each of you, is transparency. I want each of you to build your own defense as it is very very likely we will not be able to help you when the time comes.

So, let’s start simple. Aside from names, what cause do you think each of you would have to be Happy. Why do you think you have been targeted?

*while Corax starts the interview Hopkins sidles over to the suspicious butler-looking fellow.*

(whispering) Hey, could I get a cup of coffee?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/18(Thu)06:10 No. 1094426 ID: 27fceb
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQHGqJIt1fc

No, that's alright. Sorry to bother you then.

*Does this guy work for Sirius? He was able to bring in a guy just for tea, even while he's being investigated? That's quite the level of control in this situation. Him and the other two mask wearers seem to have the most secret leader vibes so far.*

>>1094490
To Hopkins: Keep him here if possible. And as for Gates Triumphant, the "spoon head," yes have him brought in immediately. He is a person of interest and one of our suspects.

*Corax looks at each person in turn as they explain*
So each of you are just victims of circumstances, prejudice, misunderstanding, and coincidence. I see.

Who questioned you? What did they each seem interested in most? What questions did they ask?

*Grabs the butler's shoulder before he can turn away.*
Ah, actually, do bring that fellow here would you?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/26(Fri)03:08 No. 1094751 ID: 40ea04
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlxM9Zqt9pc

>>1094751
inner thoughts to Maya Go ahead. This works better when I have someone to work off of with this.

*Corax smiles at them*
Very well. I will explain my reasoning for my questions. Each of you were questioned by different agents. In my time with the Tribunal, the bureaucracy and attitude of my colleagues has been left wanting. Most of the people I have encountered have all acted as if they have something to prove, or would rather be anywhere else and so they seek to wrap things up as quickly as possible. I have seen people here who have accosted me because of my race, my record, any who knows what else. Imagine what they might do to someone whose head is on the chopping block.

This is why I need to know who interviewed you, what agenda they’re pushing, if they honestly believe that you are guilty, etc. Your glibness at this does not inspire confidence. My time is limited and so is my charity.

While you write down and think about what I have asked, my colleague Maya would also like to ask some questions.

Speaking of professionalism, would any of the suspects care to say how they would carry out this investigation better?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/07/30(Tue)16:07 No. 1094978 ID: ccf208
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25YGb1JX9bQ&ab_channel=Thulius

*Personal questions is good, shows who's able to control their emotions. For Happy to have remained hidden so long they must be have a good poker face. Lets see how this line of questioning plays out.*

>>1095346
Inner thoughts to "Peregrine" and Hopkins: *Agreed, I'll try to push a little harder.*

That's cute, Mr. Lorrence. On the topic of divinity and gods there are some among my people who believe in a whole other doctrine. The Church of Inkiversus has grown quite a following, despite the perhaps entirely valid claims that we were made as pure constructs by a mad creator deity, the very same of which is sitting here with us now. Divinity and creation is puzzle to which there is no solving and to it all I say "So what?" If you throw out the idea of creation inherently puts one above another you won't put them on a pedestal.

We're not here however to banter philosophical, you are all here because you all stand accused, and you wouldn't be here if there wasn't evidence. When threatened or your morality questioned, some of you have tried the old "deny, attack, reverse victim and offender your way out." A very basic tool for one backed into a corner.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/08/14(Wed)06:19 No. 1095834 ID: e25c20
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWar-WMYqw

>>1095834
*Turns to the two devils*
And what about you Mr. Oxidius and Mr. Melkior? One of you has said the least of everyone here, an the other continues to run their mouth and is quick to cast shade on everyone else. Do you happen to have a suitable alibi?

*I agree, shadowy hood has been awful quiet. Letting their unpleasant partner take all the attention, would be a good cover for a secret leader.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/08/18(Sun)04:31 No. 1096002 ID: ee57bd
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe3h62MrlPE

>>1096002
Very well.

*Punches Melkior in his gut to knock the wind out of him and makes him sit down in his chair.*

Peregrine, please restrain the suspect to the chair. Practical Hopkins, please lock the door. Mya should anyone get up out of their chair, shoot them.

Since you say you are all to condemn each other, you will go first.

*Corax pulls out his gun, cocks it, and puts the barrel to the side of Melkior’s head.*

We have a demigod and a god here with us, if you have any last rites to give this man, you may do so.

If any one of you are, or have information about Happy the Tragedy Phantom, come forward with it now. I will count to ten, if I do not have this information, I will shoot this man.

One.

Ah, eh, well gee whiz that butler sure is taking a long time to bring that spoon guy. I'll just- I'll just go- see- uh.

*Slips out the door, fidles with the lock but can't figure it out. Starts pacing in the hall.*

He's just bluffing right? I'll just wait here come back in when he finishes this round of questions. yeah, yeah, its like good cop bad cop. surely

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/08/23(Fri)05:48 No. 1096353 ID: f88514
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JaFYTFGseI

>>1096353
Inner thoughts to Hopkins and "Peregrine":Hmm, best to keep him out for now. He is a person of interest at the moment for multiple reasons. Hopkins, be vigilant. We have reason to believe Triumphant wanted to have me poisoned, I don't fully know what he might be capable of.

Two.

*Hopkins gives a sort of mental nod to Corax.*

Well sir, first off we have this Melkior fella. He seems nasty piece of work, but I suspect he's acting as a smoke screen for his partner...

*Hopkins proceeds to pull a wad of notes out of a coat pocket and ramble about the weird quirks of the suspects. The notes are numerous, but not particularly helpful.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/08/29(Thu)15:14 No. 1096677 ID: e46b34
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IvDv2YtTbM

>>1096677
Three.

Thank you miss Felafaf for that astute observation, please name who you accuse.

*to Corax; better finish up whatever you're doing in there.*

Of course, let me get the door for you. (so that way I'm the first one to see in)

>>1096690
Inner thoughts to Hopkins No, please keep him out there for longer. You've shown him your notes I assume, ask him what he thinks on this case, of the assumed guilty, who in his view has the most cause to be Happy. Get his opinion on it, and if Mr. Darro is with him, him as well. Keep him talking for longer.

*to Corax; you have a minute, I can't guarantee more.*
*Hopkins slows and then crosses to retrieve the cup of coffee*
I almost forgot, can't let it get cold. I wanted to ask as well, how certain is the tribunal that this Happy is in that room? Do you have a suspect in mind? Because all there seems to be so far is motives with no evidence.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/08/30(Fri)17:08 No. 1096716 ID: e46b34
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkZRnlsTZfA

>>1096716
You are all trying my patience.

Four five six seven eight nine.

Corax is, uh, trying something a little unorthodox. If we just give him a minute, I think he's just about done.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/06(Fri)22:37 No. 1097104 ID: b60ac5
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo-dCl1fa0I&loop=0

Wh- uh, nooooo? He's just um, pressuring them.

*to Corax: Ahhh! Hurry up!*

>>1097104
Ten.

*Corax moves the gun and shoots Melkior in his left leg.*

Don’t call my bluff. I said I would shoot you, I didn’t say where. Mad Creator, please say who you accuse or I will shoot him again.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/11(Wed)02:49 No. 1097262 ID: d4b03b
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjon2REtQ-g

>>1097262
Of course, sir. *Corax holsters his gun.*

Corax's thoughts to his team: Well done Hopkins, Maya, and you... "Peregrine." I want you to keep watching everyone, the purpose of this was to watch their responses. Keep watching and observe any odd behavior that seems out of character for what we know about our suspects. Especially watch Triumphant.

I apologize for the surprise, but it was necessary for the exercise in which I was conducting. I wanted to see their reactions based on being back into a corner, as these ones are the most likely candidates to be considered as working with, or are Happy the tragedy phantom, and since it is also a possibility that the one who is Happy may not be aware of it, it was also a test of their subconcious.

The following is my own conclusions. Felafaf is innocent, she showed more moral worry and panic even worrying about my own position, as well as the well being of suspect Melkior and the fact that what I was doing was to quote her 'Unjust.' Happy would want me to continue as if I was making a mistake, why interrupt me? Never stop your enemy when they are making a mistake.

Lorrence was quick to point fingers to Sirius as the suspect, but his reasoning for which involves the mishandling of the being known as 'Essence of Life.' As for what we know Happy seems to relish the chaos of it all and making it dance to his tune. I think it's fair to strike Lorence as a suspect, for now.

Sirius is an unknown is this but also is too honest. Honest people make many mistakes, and that is something Happy does not do. He doesn't fit the behavioral profile.

Oxidius was more quiet than anything and his behavior showed more unrest and worry for his... Companion. Happy would be willing to throw anyone under the bus to get what he wants as we have seen, certain people be damned.

Melkior was egging me on, again why interrupt your enemy when they are making a mistake, even demanding at one point that I shoot and kill him, continued to taunt his fellow interrogates. At this time, I feel more questioning of him may be appropriate as he certainly fits the behavioral profile.

The mad creator... He found most of this entertaining. Again, possible fit for the psyche profile, however it is intriguing the answer he gave as to who he accused. In fact both he and Melkior gave interesting answers. We can discuss that later in the debriefing.

>>1097268
Inner thoughts to Hopkins, Maya, and “Peregrine”: Something just occurred to me. Watch Lorence carefully. His body, it’s not his real body. It’s a corpse puppet, a kind golem made from dead flesh that he pilots from a separate location. How is this possible? In recorded interactions with Happy, he’s used similar abilities with puppets, and what’s more is that beings like Essence of life have also been able to use corpse puppets. One of you, ask him this is actually possible. By what technology or magics is this being done?

*Hopkins skulks in the hall, peeking in but keeping out of the way.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/17(Tue)10:14 No. 1097491 ID: df64c0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3JIm4YBJrA

>>1097491
As a matter of fact, Lorrence there is. As Melkior- oh speaking of which, Practical Maya, please bandage his wound if you can? Thank you.

As I was saying Lorrence, something that was said intrigued me. The body which we currently see, it's not your actual one isn't it? Your real one is still under our custody, and the one we see now is a limited corpse puppet that acts as something a golem, made from dead bodies. It is interesting because this ability has been used by Essence of Life in the past, and what's more, every interaction with Happy the Tragedy phantom has also been through a construct. How did you acquire such an ability? I've heard of certain members of your world that go into a coma and bring forth astral projections that have certain powers as long as they are bound to someone. Is this similar to that? I am interested to know where this ability comes from as it may shed a light on how Happy has also used his construct. If we can pinpoint the origin of this, then it may bring new evidence to light.

>>1097492
*Corax looks over his shoulder at The Mad Creator*
Rest assured, sir, I don't want a "fall guy." Whether you are, or aren't Happy remains to be seen.

*Hopkins looks around for that butler guy*
We should probably fetch some bandages for eyepatch.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/25(Wed)03:50 No. 1097796 ID: 59c0fa
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfm3cvdTR4

>>1097796
Interesting. It raises another question however. How you are able to command your corpse puppets? From what you have said, I wouldn't be surprised if your puppets are corpses of yourselves from other timelines. If Essence could do something similar it must mean that her puppets had to have had part of her other selves in them, perhaps to... establish some neural/telepathic link? It would work better if its your own brain and body. Would you say this is correct, Mr. Lorrence?

> It is Essence singing a song and you can look at how each person reacts to it.
By all means.

Inner thoughts to Maya, Hopkins, and "Peregrine": I expect there will be a lack of a reaction from Happy, watch for that among our accused. This includes Triumphant.

thoughts: So beardy has experience interfering in dimensions, but in a sneaky behind-the-scenes way. And they're good at not drawing attention to themselves. One to watch, I'd say.

*Hopkins shuffles in to observe, lurking at the back of the room.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/10/06(Sun)15:37 No. 1098310 ID: b93ba2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa3jyGj9NxI

>>1098310
I think the when this recording was made was near her death. She knew that at some point in the near future, she was going to meet an end and would have to accept, whether she was ready for it or not. As for who it is for, it is for three people. One of them is Happy regarding how he treats her. Another is for the other Ana's, particularly the one known as Scarred Ana, the two were on opposing sides but there was a deeper connection between them. Lastly, I think this was also self-pity for herself. I suspect Spirit Contaminator kept this as a memento.

I am more interested to see how everyone else found this performance.

*Hopkins mumbles something noncommittal and tries to sneakily look through his notes, as he doesn't remember who this girl is. It sounds like she's had a rough life, but so has every other person in this room by the sounds of it. She could be connected to any of them, so he's looking for any emotion showing on any of the suspects' faces in the wake of the sad song.*

That's cute

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/10/13(Sun)02:54 No. 1098568 ID: aad9f1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpU61EtpaDY

*Corax pulls out his notepad and begins to write and talk*

Peregrine denotes the song, and our reaction as "cute" then backpedals asking why he said it, saying something else made him say it.

Triumphant shows no immediate outward reaction, other than annoyance and suspicion at being a suspect.

I think when considering this, we have to look at 2 things. One, how each suspects feels the song relates to them, and how Essence relates to each suspect as well.

1. Melkior's reaction seems annoyed more than anything, as if remembering a bad memory. Based on his track record with women, it wouldn't surprise me if he attempted sexual contact with Essence and was rejected or worse.

2. Oxidius seemed more fascinated, as someone who studies beings like her and Andrew Goodwill, getting a view into their psyche would no doubt be intriguing.

3. Lorence, no reaction and the only emotion showed was boredom. He doesn't like Essence and probably knows enough about her to want nothing to do with her.

4. Felafaf and The Mad Creator showed the most emotion during it, I suspect that they as near godly beings themselves were showing sympathy for how they felt, I assume what Essence was singing about mirrored their own feelings.

5. Sirius showed amusement. I suspect he thinks it was just a good song.

Given this information and speculation, I'd like to ask them what they think of Essence of Life and have each of them give testimony to any interactions they might have had with her see if there is any contradictions based on prior knowledge.

>>1098597
The things in italic font are things Corax wrote down for himself

Agh, are we even going anywhere with this watch their reactions bit? Whoever is Happy must be skilled at hiding their emotions to have gone unfound so long.

Sure we could look then at how Lorence and Sirius had the most muted response, and assume they are hiding their true emotion. But any of the others could be performing to throw us off.

At the end of the day, cases are decided by evidence, and all we have here is speculation.

>>1098628
*corax’s eyebrows raise at that and the ghost of a smile crosses his lips.*

Inner thoughts: Well said, Hopkins. Well said.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/10/27(Sun)02:16 No. 1099094 ID: 54b14a
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj5uG6_mnoQ

>>1099094
We threaten him with knowledge he doesn't know about, or we threaten him with a weapon. There are two things I can think of that we say we have.

1. Is the Smile of Essence, we have recovered it and have already begun tests on it to determine its power.

2. Happy himself may not be aware there is another organization that is aiding him, but wants him to win. This other organization has stated that they do not want him knowing about it, as such it would throw a monkey wrench in both of their plans. This one I find more likely as it would take out two of our enemies.

What would really help would be catching a suspect with knowledge they shouldn't have, unless they were Happy. With all the subterfuge going on, Happy probably doesn't know how much we know. So we should trick him into saying something that he doesn't know that we know he shouldn't know.

But I don't know what that would be.

>>1099119
If we are going with that angle then the power of the smile of Essence may be our best shot.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/11/06(Wed)07:51 No. 1099441 ID: 65be43
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cNA1DOzSQQ

>>1099441
Inner thoughts to Hopkins and "Peregrine":I am fine with this idea, but it's also a good idea to try and get two birds with one stone. I say we also use the Smile of Essence as a backup but also hint at our stringy college's former allies. Only enough to drag them out as well.

>>1099455
*flips through notes* Living painting, living painting... ah, right. I'll concur with Corax then. If we flat out say that the painting told us, then Happy will know we're bluffing, as why haven't we arrested him then?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/11/11(Mon)08:09 No. 1099628 ID: fffdf0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eekw5g6IxfY

>>1099628
Very well.
*Corax stands and re-enters the room*

Thank you all for your patience. Some new evidence has come to light that pertains to you all. After review of the interrogation of the living painting Mad World, it has been determined that we have a more substantial credibility to the identity of Happy as the painting living Mad World has been in contact with him and has turned over more evidence.

Should any of you have any information that can corroborate Mad World's testimony on Happy, we will take it at this time.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/11/22(Fri)01:22 No. 1100187 ID: 6a5cc1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htFJzGd_E00

>>1100187
> To Melkior
I am not at liberty to say as it is classified until this case has come to its conclusion. However I can say that the report he gave included him giving over a name and the names of his associates, most of whom we already have in captivity or are deceased. To quote Mad World: "Happy moves like a symphony, with an orchestra of the damned. The Spirit Contaminator, Essence of Life, and even that centipede beast—all parts of a grand performance. But make no mistake, Happy writes the script."

> To Felafaf
Thank you for you contribution.

> To Aisantue
We have the records of that, there are some who even suspect that Mad World was acting on Happy's Orders when the painting attacked her. Of course that would place a target on your back as you brought her here, possibly as a set up.

> To Sirius
Cooperate with us and we will cut you a deal, you will get your son back.

> To Lorrence and Oxidius
If you would like to submit your finding as evidence and testimony, it may look favorably on the tribunal.

to Corax: (I'm leaning towards Aisantue at this point. Nothing concrete, but his attitude seems suspicious. And if he had easy access to the painting, easy to set up the incident, and engineer plausible deniability to boot.)

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/11/24(Sun)09:30 No. 1100332 ID: 8fff14
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvbw4f2Itis

>>1100332
*Corax looks around at the room noting each reaction at the mention of Mr. Toothpick*

Inner Thoughts to Hopkins and "Peregine": One of these things is not like the other.

Aisantue, why so shocked?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/11/30(Sat)13:16 No. 1100573 ID: 2c21b8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sekyV_o2pM

Sure thing, I think we've got a bone to PICK with him.
(Lets see how they react to such a worthless pun.)

>>1100584
Very well. Let us BRANCH out from this, I'm sure we'll get to the POINT of Mr. Toothpick.

Inner thoughts to Hopkins: I see what you did there.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/12/04(Wed)01:50 No. 1100754 ID: 3ea4ff
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8KmVSRrxVw

>>1100754
Inner thoughts to the team: Toothpick seems awfully vindictive. He speaks like someone who has been personally wronged by the Tribunal, and that leads me to question everything he said.

> I have never been to this high layer or reality.

This feels like a lie, why start out with that? It's awkward to begin a conversation with and feels more like deflection.

> All the talk of imaginary friends and believing in them and becoming real

This also sounds like a non-sequitur but I don't believe it is. That was too specific, and the with the talk of the Ash Tree... Hm. Toothpick here knows more than they are letting on. And apparently both Toothpick and Happy have a deeper connection with the Ash Tree...

*Corax chuckles to himself.*

Mr. Toothpick, are you familiar with the being known as Happy the Tragedy Phantom? It's funny you keep mentioning imaginary friends. I recall reading documents in this case about a battle between imaginary friends, our chief Gates Triumphant here had a minor role in that. The battle between Essence of Life who was under the control of Happy the Tragedy Phantom and the Voices of Ana who were fighting to ensure that Ana herself never fell under Happy's thrall. Based on what you know, can you provide any testimony or evidence as to who Happy the Tragedy Phantom might be, given both you and he have a connection with the Ash Tree?

*Hopkins is writing this all down as if it is relevant.*
Wait, you said "she" is still present? Can we get her to testify too then?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/12/07(Sat)02:25 No. 1100896 ID: 3ea4ff
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1WaQpj8VMI

>>1100896
*Corax ignores question entirely but begins to smile*

Mr. Toothpick, how did you know about the painting?

to team(So what I'm gathering is that Happy has a happy-go-lucky attitude 'like Melkior was acting'. But the real Happy is keeping that in check. So we need to wait for him to slip and let that carefree personality shine through.)

>>1101052
to Hopkins: Combine that with a good amount of sociopathy, willingness to sacrifice others for personal gain, and a good amount of intelligence, enough to know how to create parasitic life forms, and that's more or less the full picture.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/12/13(Fri)14:53 No. 1101215 ID: 9246cb
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQauUO41-rE

>>1101215
Inner thoughts to team: watch everyone else, we have bait now we lure out our fish. Mr. Toothpick is our bait.

Mr. toothpick, you contradicted yourself. You said the Ash Tree TOLD you about the Mad World painting but then turn right around and say you are only able to hear it meaning communication with the Ash Tree is impossible. Which is it?