Time to become a witch.

Witch. No question.

Either the witch or the apothecary

Bard, regular witch magic is so mundane.

>>476567
Boring indeed is the path of the witch.

Bard.

Witch.

Uplifted 2012/12/04(Tue)21:09 No. 476591 ID: c460ad
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You are a witch. Your powers are limited for the moment, but they will have time to grow on your quest. Keep a sharp lookout for spellbooks wherever you go, and you will expand your capabilities immensely.

Are you a boy, or a girl?

What is your name?

Voting for the girl. Balls and broomsticks make for uncomfortable flying, and we want to fly at every opportunity.

Nina.

>>476592
You have to wear a half dozen layers plus canvas pants to fly anyway, unless you stay too low for flying to be really useful.

Neuter.

girl
and nina sounds good.

Girl. I dislike male witches intensely.

>>476591
Girl obviously

Toon! The hell is wrong with you guys?

DUDE.

>>476591
> Keep a sharp lookout for spellbooks

What, are we going library-raiding?

Also, man. Every single reader-directed gender choice goes girl, it's disgusting.

Aw man, look at that snazzy suit. Definitely a boy. Name is Jerald.

>>476634
Seconding Male and Jerald.

Can't we just call ourselves a wizard instead?

There is no such thing as a male witch. Female.

>>476638
HAHA, THAT'S WHY THEY ARE CALLED WARLOCKS, SIR AND/OR MADAM.
I VOTE FOR A SPELL-SLINGER WITH BALLS NAMED ISAAC "GENTLEMAN" BRADLEY, SO NAMED BECAUSE THOUGH YOUNG, WE ARE POLITE AND COURTEOUS BUT PACKIN' A BIG STICK.

>>476625
Except for every reader directed choice that goes male for no other reason than because someone made this argument, which is equally disgusting.

I don't care as long as the character is not a warlock.

Nina 2012/12/05(Wed)07:11 No. 476660 ID: 02bd5c
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Owww.... Owww, my head....
Uhh... where am I?
I was just sitting at home, watching the telly. Gran was asleep, and I think I fell asleep, too. I'm not sure where I am. Gran isn't with me, anyway.

>>476660
Alright standard procedure.
Check surroundings and inventory.

>>476661
Examine yourself, as well. There's the chance you're injured. You could have a bump on your head, at least.

1/2 Nina 2012/12/05(Wed)12:02 No. 476681 ID: 02bd5c
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>check self
No, no. I think I'm fine, actually. A bit dazed and confused, but I'm not hurt. At least, I don't think so.

>Inventory
Well, let's see. I don't think I have anything besides the clothes on my back. Wait... No, my broomstick is here, too. That's good. Maybe I should also mention my ring? It's kind of special, I've enchanted it with the Famous Traveling Spell. I don't think it brought me here, but it could be worth checking into....

>surroundings
Well.... it's a room. No furniture, pretty plain. Wait, there's someone else here. Five someones, actually. I wonder what they want.

???: Is your name Nina Bradley?

NINA: Umm, yes, that's me. Who are you? Where am I?

???: I'll tell you in a minute, don't worry. But we have to make sure. Is your grandmother Sarah Bradley?

NINA: Yes. What does my Gran have to do with....?

???: The same Sarah Bradley that was enrolled in Professor Emelius Browne's Correspondence College of Witchcraft from 1939-1940?

NINA: Yes, she was. She was enrolled until the course was discontinued.

???: And she did teach you everything she learned, right?

NINA: As far as I know.

???: And what can you do?

NINA: Not much. Turn people into rabbits, fly on a broomstick. Oh, and then there's the traveling spell. I used it to enchant this ring just last month. Wait a second, why am I telling you all this?

2/2 Nina 2012/12/05(Wed)12:03 No. 476682 ID: 02bd5c
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???: It doesn't matter. What does matter right now, Nina, is that we think you might be the hero we need to save the multiverse.

What should I say to that? I'm not sure who this person is, I'm not sure where I am, and I don't think I can save a brown paper bag, let alone a “multiverse,” whatever that is. I'm completely baffled.

>>476682
All this has happened before, and will happen again. And again. And again. And again.

I suggest you about face and go find something productive to do, like slaying an evil prince and rescuing an innocent dragon. Before they start singing.

>>476682
rip and tear the weird creatures in front of you, they are evil!

CLEANSE THE WORLD OF THEIR UNHOLY PRESENCE AND WEAR THEIR BLOOD AS A TROPHY

>>476683
>>476686
>>476688
You three. Either provide valid suggestions or don't suggest. I don't mind the occasional off-color joke, but I'm not about to allow you to derail my quest. Consider yourselves warned.

>I don't know what a multiverse is.
You're a smart girl, you can figure it out! Multi means "lots" and "vesre" comes from universe. It's a collection of universes.

But in any event, the solution here is obvious.

You turn them all into rabbits.

>>476689
I really did suggest leaving. But alright.

Well, these people ripped you out of your homeworld. And you are apparently a small girl. Point out what incredible bastards they are for foisting this on you, and not waiting ten years or picking someone else.

>>476691
That was valid. Forgot to mention that.

>>476692
Okay, go with that one.

>>476689
Just ignore them instead of bringing attention to them. That's what's (already) derailed the quest.

>>476694
Point taken. Normally that's what I'd do, but the last iteration of this quest literally drowned in suggestions like those, so I wanted to nip it in the bud. It may have backfired. To prevent any more (partially self-imposed) derailing: if anyone wishes to speak about this further, please contact me in the newly-created discussion thread. We will resume a scheduled programming imminently.

Nina 2012/12/05(Wed)14:46 No. 476702 ID: 02bd5c
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>>476683
Where would I go? I'm not even entirely sure where I am.

>>476690
Perhaps I should clarify: the spell's only temporary. I'm not sure what good it would do, at any rate. I can't get answers from rabbits. Besides, I'm not entirely sure who these people are yet. If I make them mad, that might be rather dangerous. I assume they have the power to bring me to another dimension, at any rate, and that's not something I'm sure I should go messing with.

Thanks for the tip about the multiverse, though. Now I'm even more certain that I'm not exactly who they're looking for. I suppose that's what I shall tell them.

>>476691
*Blush* I'm terribly sorry, Sir, but you are mistaken. Last time I checked, I'm 18 years old. I know that I look rather young for my age, but I'm sure I don't look that *blush* youthful....

NINA: I'm terribly sorry... umm... whoever you are...

GOOFY: Name's Goofy!

MINNIE: And I'm Minnie!

DAISY: Daisy Duck, at your service.

DONALD: Donald Duck.

MICKEY: And I'm Mickey Mouse. We're kind of in charge of this particular corner of the multiverse.

NINA: O...kay... Well... I'm sorry, but I don't think I can help you.

DONALD: Stop acting like such a wuss!

DAISY: What Donald means to say is that you're very wrong. We know exactly who you are.

GOOFY: You see, a long time ago, a witch with just as little experience as you saved a whole country from a bunch of Noseys...

DONALD: "Nazis," you feather-brain!

MINNIE: What Goofy means to say is... You're stronger than you think you are. You're the only person who's learned the same spells as Ms. Price that's young and fit enough for the job.

MICKEY: Ms. Price never passed the spells along to her adopted children, and never had any herself. Only your grandmother passed anything on, and that's why you're in our records as someone capable of helping in a crisis.

NINA: I... I guess that makes sense. But don't you have anyone else?

DAISY: Absolutely.

MINNIE: There are four other potential candidates.

MICKEY: As soon as we can manage to make contact with them, we can ask them to help you on your quest. As your challenges get harder, you should have more comrades to help you.

DAISY: All we ask is that you go it alone for the time being.

MINNIE: We all have faith in you.

NINA: But I still don't get it. What do you need me to do?

DONALD: Well, I think you need to....

MICKEY: Donald, hush. We don't know for sure what the problem is, yet. We're still putting the pieces together ourselves. But we'll need to take precautions, just in case it's something terrible.

MINNIE: Many of the worlds in the multiverse are showing signs of... umm... distress.

GOOFY: We need you to go from one world to another and see what's up.

MICKEY: Pretty simple.

DONALD: Sure.... if there's anything left to see...

DAISY: Donald!

MINNIE: Don't talk like that!

NINA: What is he talking about?

MICKEY: Nothing at all, nothing to worry about. We don't know exactly what the problem is, yet. Just do what you can in each world. It shouldn't be too hard, or too dangerous.

NINA: I... I'm not sure...

Well... they sound reasonable enough. And it sounds like they're actually pretty worried. I hope no one's getting hurt. What if people get hurt because I didn't do anything? What should I say? I have so many questions, but no one's ever really relied on me for anything before. Where do I go from here?

>rabbits no good
You don't get talking rabbits? Ah, too bad.

>What do?
Well, if the multiverse is in trouble, you kind of don't have much choice. You live in the, well a universe, after all.

They're being evasive, though. They obviously know more about the problem then they're letting on. Push them- they need to be honest about what you're facing if you hope to do anything about it. What do they keep stopping Donald from saying?

>>476702
Demand support in the forms of arms and armament.

And if they refuse, give em the ole' filigree-apogee-pedigree-perigee.

well if any bad dudes show up, you should be ale to do at least SOMETHING about them. ask how you are supposed to get to the other worlds. hop on your broom and fly there?

>>476711
...a tardis upgrade for our broomstick is totally the first thing we should ask for.

Nina 2012/12/05(Wed)16:22 No. 476713 ID: 02bd5c
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>>476706
You're absolutely right! Of course I'll do my part to save the multiverse, but I have a right to know what's going on.

NINA: Please tell me what's going on. I have a right to know, I think.

MINNIE: She has a point, Mickey.

MICKEY: But, Minnie, we're not even sure...

MINNIE: I know. But just something. Just give her enough to go on.

DAISY: We are asking a lot from the poor girl.

DONALD: Besides, if the multiverse is going to be destroyed, what does it matter if its secrets get out?

GOOFY: Gawrsh, it looks like you're outnumbered, Mickey.

MICKEY: Okay... Okay. The multiverse was designed to last an eternity. We always wanted it to, anyway. But nothing lasts forever. Sacrifices had to be made to keep this thing running. But...

NINA: What do you mean?

MICKEY: It's not important right now. What's important is that something... something bad might be trying to make sure that the multiverse doesn't last forever. Something that believes we're upsetting the natural order of things.

NINA: But what is the multiverse?

MICKEY: That's like asking what magic is. I'm not sure I can explain it. Maybe someone else can, but not me.

MINNIE: In any case, we just want you to make sure that... that whatever-it-is isn't destroying the worlds of the multiverse.

DONALD: And if it is, we need you to stop it. If you can, anyway.

DAISY: And she can.

GOOFY: Right!

>>476707

NINA: Can't you give me anything to help on my quest?

MICKEY: Like what?

NINA: Won't I need... weapons or something?

MINNIE: Weapons? What for!?

NINA: Well, if it's dangerous....

MINNIE: We don't condone violence, not really.

MICKEY: What Minnie said.

DONALD: Phooey!

MICKEY: Donald... Donald, what are you looking for?

Donald appears to be looking around the room. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but.....
Goodness! It's a gun!

MICKEY: What the--!? Donald! Put that away!

DONALD: No!

MINNIE: Donald, please.... If the worlds are as unstable as they might be, she shouldn't have...

DONALD: She should be allowed to protect herself. Here, from my army days. I only saved one magazine--eight rounds. Use them wisely, OK?

GOOFY: What if she kills someone, Donald?

DONALD: Aim to wound, OK? And only in an emergency.

NINA: *gulp* OK.

He just gave me the gun.... Oh, man, I'm not sure I can deal with this. I'm strapping it on my back, but I'm really, really scared.

MICKEY: Well... now that that's over with... Let me see your ring, Nina.

NINA: Alright.

Mickey's holding my ring and touching it strangely. I think he's doing a spell, but I'm not sure.

MICKEY: There. Now your ring is programmed to take you to any world that needs you.

NINA: Can I still give it directions, as I normally would?

MICKEY: Yes. It can take you to any world in the multiverse, at least, any that you've already visited.

DONALD: If they still exist after you leave.

DAISY: Donald!

GOOFY: Don't listen to him, Nina! I'm sure you'll do just fine.

MICKEY: Just perform the spell like you always do, but leave out the instructions. That will activate the re-programmed enchantment.

NINA: OK.

DAISY: Now get going and save the multiverse!

MINNIE: Well... unless you have any other questions, first.

Am I ready to go? Or is there anything else we should do first?

>>476713
I guess you're ready as you can possibly be. Might as well go.

Keeping in mind the fact that you're most likely some kind of human sacrifice whose death is needed to maintain the fragile and artificial equilibrium these creatures have created, defying the cycle of destruction and creation via the eternal null-entropic stasis field across their portions of reality, but don't worry.

I'm sure you'll think of a solution.

okay feel a lot better with a real weapon. we are ready to go.

>World teleporting ring
Well, not quite as nifty as using the broomstick, but still handy. I suppose you could always teleport in while riding the broomstick to give people the wrong impression...

>Gun.
Donald is officially my favorite.

...we should see about enchanting that at some point in the future. Then you can be a magic bullet witch! And we need to steal spellbooks. We're totally turning into Marisa here, aren't we.

In the meantime, do you have a magic way to conceal that? Like... magic storage space? You might look a little conspicuous with a shotgun or rifle or whatever that is slung on your back.

>anything else
No, I guess we're as good to go as we ever will. Stage 1, set.

>>476722
>turning into Marisa
I approve of this.

Ask if the evil they are worried about has any distinguishing characteristics, and how we contact them for more information if we do find this evil force they have been alluding to.

>Donald gives you a gun

Point out how you have absolutely no idea how to use a rifle and if you try you'll probably just hurt yourself. Also, "shooting to wound" isn't a thing with guns, because even getting shot in the leg can be deadly. Insist that Donald accompany you on your journey so that you can learn how to properly use the weapon, because quests like this are rarely peaceful.

>>476729
As do I!

>>476818
Well, that's why we save it for emergencies. Or until we turn it into magic.

Answer's probably no, but as long as we're here, we might as well see if they're holding on to any spellbooks while we're at it.

>>476818
If we decide to shoot someone why would we want them to survive? Using nonlethal force is not a good idea against something that is trying to kill you.

yeah, the only time we are going to shoot the gun is if something horrible appears.

>>476849
Or if they have snazzy spellbooks. Or if they disrespect the Arts Arcane.

1/2 Nina 2012/12/07(Fri)20:22 No. 477113 ID: 25312f
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>>476818
That's a good point, actually.

NINA: I don't know how to shoot this thing... Could you come with me, Donald?

DONALD: I'm sorry, Nina...

MICKEY: We all have to stay here and keep an eye on things. We'll meet you whenever we can.

NINA: But how am I supposed to shoot this thing?

DONALD: Easy, you just aim and pull the trigger.

NINA: Umm... ummm, OK...

>>476819

NINA: Do you have any spellbooks I could possibly read?

MINNIE: Not really, not here.

MICKEY: Don't worry. You should be able to find some without too much difficulty.

DAISY: Just keep your eyes peeled wherever you go!

>>476786

NINA: So... what exactly am I looking for?

DONALD: Probably something like...

MICKEY: For the last time, Donald, we don't know what's happening. Not for sure.

GOOFY: Gawrsh, Mickey, calm down.

MINNIE: I haven't seen you this upset in a long time, Love...

Mickey turns away. Whatever's happening around here, he is definitely taking it pretty hard.

DONALD: Just keep your eyes peeled for things that are.... wrong.

GOOFY: Yeah, like things that are, y'know, corrupted and stuff.

NINA: What do you mean, corrupted?

MICKEY: You really should get going, Nina.

MINNIE: Please hurry.

DAISY: You'll do just fine.

>>476719
>>476721
>>476722

No, I don't have anything to conceal this gun in. But I think you're all right. It's about time I headed out. I don't think I'm going to get anything else useful out of these blokes, not right now. Mickey seems to be their leader, and he's getting sort of out-of-sorts at the moment.

NINA: Well... Goodbye, everyone!

I tap my ring three times and give it a sharp quarter-turn to the left. Just as Mickey said, I can feel it pulling me... somewhere.

Nina 2012/12/07(Fri)20:22 No. 477114 ID: 25312f
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I'm suddenly in the middle of someone's kitchen. It's not a terribly large kitchen, but it's definitely a kitchen. There's a woman by the sink.

???: Wha-? You know what? I don't even want to know.

Now there's this kid running into the room.

???: Wow! You just popped out of nowhere! That was cool! Are you an alien? What do you think, Stitch? Does she smell like an alien?

What the heck is a Stitch? OH GOD WHAT IS THAT THING? It's SNIFFING me.

So... I've randomly appeared in this family's kitchen, holding a broomstick and carrying a vintage rifle on my back. And there's some kind of blue THING sniffing me. This is really awkward. What on earth am I to do?

Tell them your not just an alien, but an interdimemsional alien!

Ask them have they seen anything wierd lately. Other then aliens.

"i suppose you could say i come from another planet, yes. i have a teleporter that takes me to a place that is in danger. is there anyhting around here that looks like it could be dangerous?"

>What do?
Reasonable place to start would seem to be an awkward hello and hand wave. Sorry to pop into your kitchen like that, I wasn't actually sure where that would take me, ahead of time.

...speaking of, where am I?

>What's a Stich?
From the context, we can assume it's the little blue thing the girl is talking to.

>Are you an alien?
Well... that one's tricky. Depends on how you define it. You're not an alien in the sense that you're a human. You are an alien in the sense you're not native to their world.

Uh, I'm guessing this is an alien though? Nice... fuzzy bug-bear. Down, boy.

>Gun problems
>Don't know how to use one, have any training, know how to maintain one, or aim
Really, the best solution here is to enchant it somehow. Convert it from a mundane gun to a focus you can use to fire magic bullet bursts of energy. That can be your long term project. I'm sure you'll figure out how eventually, you made a teleporting ring, didn't you?

Best part is then it doesn't even necessarily need to be a fatal weapon. It'll just be a particularity cool bullet-wand.

>>477114
Ignore it. It's of no consequence to the objective.

Focus on the tall one. Ask if anything out of the ordinary's been spotted.

>Ask if anything out of the ordinary's been spotted.
Well, besides blue alien pets and teleporting home invaders that is. :V

Tell them that you are a deputized member of the Dimension Police. You heard that this world might be in danger.

Nina 2012/12/08(Sat)13:03 No. 477264 ID: 25312f
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>>477120
I must say, I really like your idea about the gun. Maybe I'll find a good enchanting spellbook somewhere soon.

As far as the current situation is concerned...

NINA: Umm... hello. I'm terribly sorry to trouble you, I didn't mean to pop into your kitchen like that. I...

NANI: Don't worry about it. My name is Nani, and this is my little sister, Lilo. We're kinda used to weird things happening around here.

NINA: Weird? As in... dangerous?

NANI: No... well, not usually.

LILO: We're protected by the Galactic Order. The Grand Councilwoman said so.

NINA: Uh... huh.

NANI: What's sad is she's telling the truth.

LILO: This is my alien dog, Stitch! He's my best friend!

STITCH: Hallo. Nice to meet you.

NINA: Is all of this... normal around here?

NANI: Pretty much, yeah.

LILO: What planet are you from?

NINA: Nowhere, just uhh... Earth. But I am from a different dimension. Where... where am I exactly?

NANI: The island of Kauai.

NINA: As in, Hawaii? In the United States? On Earth?

LILO: Yep.

NINA: That's... interesting. But, has anything weird... like, weird for this place... been going on?

NANI: Umm... not that I can think of off the top of my head.

LILO: Stitch and I have a dance recital tomorrow night! And it's all themed around the greatest singer who ever lived EVER.

NANI: Lilo, I don't think that....

NINA: Nina.

NANI: Thanks. I don't think that Nina wants to hear about your recital. I've learned enough about aliens in the last few months to know that, if she's here from another dimension, she must have a reason to be here, and I don't think it involves hula, or even Elvis.

LILO: Aww, but Elvis is the best! He...

NANI: Lilo, why don't you just let the big people talk, OK? Go outside and play with Stitch. Maybe you could go check on Uncle Jumba and Aunt Pleakley?

LILO: OK! Come on, Stitch!

The girl and that... thing leave the kitchen.

NINA: Uncle Jumba and Aunt Pleakley? Are those... umm... traditional Hawaiian names?

NANI: Not exactly. It's a really long story. You have no idea what I've been through in the past few months. Then again, coming from a different dimension, maybe you do.

She's looking at me funny. Oh, no, I think she notices...

NANI: Is that an antique rifle on your back? What's going on, Nina? Come on, if we're in some kind of danger, we really need to know about it. I've got aliens living in my house, and they have strange weapons and things, and they could probably help you with whatever you need. But... if you could just leave my sister and I out of this as much as humanly possible, that would be pretty great.

What should I say? I want to tell her what's going on... But I don't know what's going on, myself! And from the sounds of it, there isn't anything too dangerous in this world. I'm lost and confused. A little help, please?

the danger could be imminent. the fact that some kind of GALACTIC council is interested in their safety i think they are probably important, not just in the literal sense but the metaphysical. as in, if they die their world dies with them. so the evil is probably waiting for them to be vulnerable to sneak attack. otherwise it would just be blowing up everything hoping to get lucky.

"There's about an 80% chance that some sort of evil corruptive influence is infiltrating this reality, probably to destroy it. Have you seen anything that has suddenly gotten all black and evil looking, or possible some kind of black cloud of evil gas?"

>Nani / Nina
Unintentional reversible names!

>Recognizes the name of a Hawaiian Island offhand
Not bad, girl. You know your geography. Where are you from, anyways?

It occurs to me that this might be a pretty cool place to go flying, later, if you get a chance.

>Are we in some kind of danger?
I have no idea, really. There are these people who think something might be going wrong with other worlds and asked me to look into it. Well, asked might be the wrong word for it. And... they didn't have a lot of details. So I'm looking for something that might be wrong, but I don't know what it is, or even that it's here, for sure. Just that I'm supposed to help if and when I do find it.

If there is danger, I'm certainly not going to drag anyone into it, if I can help it. I'm not that kind of person.

...and if there's any kind of shooting at things danger, your alien friends are probably a lot more useful than this old thing.

unless of course it's made itself invulnerable to all things native to this reality. in which case you would be the most powerful.

Nina 2012/12/08(Sat)18:17 No. 477367 ID: 25312f
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>>477284
Me? I'm from Framlingham, Suffolk. Why, have you been there? But yes, I do know a little bit about geography. Not sure how useful that will be on my little quest, but then, apparently some of these worlds do have the same countries that we have in our world. So... I guess that remains to be seen.

And yes, I would LOVE to go flying over Hawaii! Never thought I'd get that chance. Gran and I don't get out much. Sure, you'd think, what with the magic rings and broomsticks and all. But you might be surprised how boring my life is. I'm not really used to adventures like this.

NINA: Well, I was sent here to look for something that might be... umm.. wrong. Apparently, a lot of different worlds have been in danger.

NANI: What sort of danger?

NINA: I haven't the foggiest. The people who sent me here were... well, pretty vague actually. But I'm supposed to help if there's anything going wrong around here. And don't worry, I won't drag you or your sister into this if I can help it.

NANI: I appreciate that. But I'm not sure I can help you. There really hasn't been anything to worry about going on around here. Maybe the danger is somewhere else? It's a pretty big world.

NINA: But I do think that your alien friends might be able to help me, if anything dangerous does show up. This gun... I'm not even sure how to use it. And it's old. So... any help they could give me would be appreciated.

Someone's coming in the room. Holy... Wow, those people ARE aliens.

???: Lilo says we have visitor?

???: *gasp* But I haven't even had time to moisturize! I must look hideous!

NANI: It's alright, Pleakley, I don't think she cares. Nina, these are my... ummm... friends. Guys, she's here to save the world or something. I'm not really sure.

ePLEAKLEY: Oh, how do you do, Miss Nina? Agent Wendy Pleakley, at your service!

NINA: It's a pleasure to meet you, too, Ma'am.

The big one and Nani are both laughing. I'm not entirely sure why.

JUMBA: And I am Dr. Jumba Jookiba, greatest evil genius in entire universe. Apparently, Earth is in danger? If I weren't stuck on it, I think I'd find that amusing.

NINA: Well, Doctor, I'm not even sure it's just Earth. I think it might be the entire universe.

PLEAKLEY: Ma'am, that's entirely unlikely. The Galactic Order has things under pretty tight control. I should know, I used to work for them before this knucklehead got me fired!

JUMBA: Oh, now don't start that again, you little...

NANI: Guys, stop. This isn't the time for this. If Nina asks either of you to do anything to help, I need you to do it, OK?

JUMBA: Fine. Nothing better to do.

PLEAKLEY: Oh, it's so nice to feel needed again! Command us, Miss Nina!

NINA: I'm... I'm sorry. I don't even know what we're supposed to be doing. But thanks for helping with... well, with whatever it is.

Someone else just walked in the door. I don't think people in this world are particularly fond of knocking. Well, at least this bloke's human.

???: Hey, Nani, you want to-- Oh, hi guys. Hi, ummm...

NANI: That's Nina. She's here to save the world.

DAVID: Oh, I got it. More alien stuff. I'm David. Nice to meet you.

NINA: My pleasure.

DAVID: So, would you like to go surfing, Nani? Waves are pretty sweet today.

NANI: I'd love to!

DAVID: Everyone else is welcome to come, too, if they'd like.

JUMBA: Still finishing up that automatic breakfast machine. No time for waves.

PLEAKLEY: And I simply can't show my face in public until I've had some beauty sleep.

NANI: I'm sure Lilo and Stitch will want to go. Would you like to come with us, Nina?

I'm so confused. This world seems so peaceful. Totally weird, but peaceful. What do you think I should do? I've never gone surfing before, it might be fun. On the other hand, it feels wrong to have fun when the fate of the whole world might be in my hands. I could do just about anything, I guess. But I need to figure out what's wrong. How do you propose I go about doing that? And what should I do in the meantime?

>>477367
Pleakley is either male and confused about Terran gender roles or genderless/of a non-analogous gender. My hazy recollections point me towards the former.

Odd things tend to happen in the vicinity of Lilo and Stitch. My guess is that the next alien they find will either actually be or be related to the threat you're supposed to be working against.

go but explain you don't surf. just stay near these people.

Well, let's assume the teleport spell knew what it was doing. You're in this place, with these people, because the problem is going to be near them, or because they'll be able to help.

Of course, we have no idea what the problem will be, or when it'll turn up. Best we can do for now is hang around, keep an eye open. So sure, go surfing with them.

Maybe we can work in that flyover later, as an excuse to look for trouble.

Nina, are you familiar with Disney movies? Here's a little piece of advice...

You'd best start believin' in Disney movies...

'Cause you're in one.

Keep your eyes open for people wearing stupid-looking black robes with gratuitous amounts of zippers.

Otherwise, go with the flow, mon.

Or weird marionette like things made of darkness.

Or empty fetish outfits swooping through the air. Things of that nature..

1/3 Nina 2012/12/08(Sat)22:35 No. 477433 ID: 25312f
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>>477371
Oh... *blush* That's kind of embarrassing, actually... I had just assumed... Oh, well.

>>477390
"Disney movies?"
Hmm... No, not ringing any bells.

>>477381
>>477377
NINA: Sure, I'd love to go! But I don't know how to surf, and I don't have a bathing suit.

DAVID: I could teach you how.

NANI: Yeah, and I'm sure I have an extra suit lying around that you could borrow.

NINA: No, that's not necessary, thank you. I think I'll just watch, OK?

DAVID: If that's what you want.

NANI: Hey, Lilo! Put your suit on, Baby! We're going surfing!

We don't have far to walk, this island isn't very large. Just down the mountain and through the town.

But wow, this beach is gorgeous. And it's so warm. When I think of the beach, I think of cold winds and jagged rocks. The Atlantic Ocean is nothing compared to this. It's so warm, and the sand is so soft.

STITCH: Lilo! Let's practice!

....I didn't even know Stitch could talk.

LILO: OK!

NANI: Lilo, aren't you coming surfing?

LILO: In a minute, Nani! Stitch and I want to practice for the recital!

Nani and David head out on their boards. They make it look so easy. I can't wait to take a fly over this beautiful island. Meanwhile, Lilo and Stitch are practicing their hula routine. It's cute.

LILO: Hey, Nina? Are you going to our recital tomorrow?

NINA: Hmm? I'm... I'm not sure. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing anymore.

LILO: Oh. Well you should. It's going to be so much fun! Stitch and I love to dance! Stitch is even going to wear the costume I made him. He's going to look just like....

STITCH: Huh?

LILO: That's weird.

NINA: What's weird?

LILO: I can't remember what the theme is for the recital. It's that guy, the famous one. I can picture him, but... I can't remember his name.

STITCH: The... The King, right?

NINA: Who, Elvis?

LILO: Yeah, that's it! Elvis! He's my favorite singer of all time! I have all of his albums. Now come on, Stitch! We have to practice.

Soon, Nani and David come back to the beach. They build sandcastles. Lilo and Stitch even go surfing a little bit, although everyone seems a little nervous while Stitch is on the board. I keep my eyes peeled for something, anything dangerous. But I can't see anything. There's not a cloud in the sky, and no strange people anywhere about. In fact, the beach is pretty deserted.

2/3 Nina 2012/12/08(Sat)22:38 No. 477436 ID: 25312f
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It's actually getting kind of late. The sun's setting. I guess we've been out here for a lot longer than I thought. We head back for the house, and I'm really confused. I would have thought that something bad would have happened by now.

LILO: When we get home, Nina, I want to play my records for you!

NANI: Oh, Lilo, you shouldn't bother Nina. She'll probably be busy, and...

NINA: No, it's alright. I'm rather fond of Elvis myself. My Gran plays his records all the time.

LILO: Oh, boy!

We get back to the house, and David kisses Nani at the door and leaves. Lilo dashes into her room and comes back with a record.

LILO: Stitch? Were you chewing on this?

STITCH: No, why?

LILO: Look...

The picture on the record is definitely Elvis, but it looks pretty beat up. It's blurry, and it looks like the edges are falling off. There are small black spots all over it, pulling his face slightly out of shape. It's... it's actually a little unsettling.

NINA: What happened to it?

LILO: I don't know, it was fine earlier. Oh, well. Let's play it!

She puts the record in the player and grabs Stitch's paw. He puts his claw on the record like a needle, and opens his mouth. Lilo turns on the machine and the record spins, but of course, no sound comes out.

NINA: Umm... Lilo, I'm not sure you're using that record player correctly.

LILO: No, this always works! Stitch makes a good record player.

Stitch looks pretty confused, too. He puts the record in a different player, and turns it on. But there's still no sound.

LILO: Oh, no! My favorite record, I think it's broken!

NANI: What happened?

LILO: My favorite record broke, Nani.

NINA: It isn't playing at all, and the cover's all messed up.

NANI: Aww, that sucks. Don't worry, Lilo, we'll get you a new one in the morning.

LILO: What if the antique store doesn't have any more of this album?

NANI: Well, maybe we'll find you another Elvis album you'll like just as much.

LILO: Okay. *yawn* Well... goodnight, Nani. Goodnight, Nina. Come on, Stitch.

NANI: I'll be up to tuck you in in a minute, OK?

Lilo and Stitch go upstairs.

NANI: So, what do you think is wrong with the world?

NINA: I still don't know, Nani. But I'll let you know when I find out. Today was fun by the way, thank you.

NANI: No problem, Nina. I'm going to bed after I tuck my sister in; you can make yourself comfortable on the couch if you like. It isn't big, but it's pretty comfortable. Sorry there isn't anywhere better for you to sleep.

NINA: It's OK, Nani, and thank you for letting me sleep here. I really appreciate it.

NANI: It's the least I can do if you're going to save the world. Goodnight, Nina.

NINA: Goodnight, Nani.

3/3 Nina 2012/12/08(Sat)22:38 No. 477438 ID: 25312f
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Well, I'm not sure what to make of today. Nothing happened at all. I guess I should go to sleep, but I can't. I'm worried. How will I know what to do? I feel lost. Can you give me any advice? Or just chat with me? I need someone to be my friend right now. I'm... I'm so scared.

tons happened. something is trying to erase the IDEA of elvis from the world. first, lilo forgot his name, and if she is to be believed elvis is her favorite person in the world. you don't just forgot a name like that. and the record? that is an external force pressing down on it. you need a repair spell or something. or just sing the song yourself.

>>477438
Dear lord, he's right! Something is trying to destroy Elvis! That MONSTER.

There is only one solution, Miss Doomed-By-Conspiracy: You must form a street gang known as The Kings, who all impersonate Elvis and seek to uphold the ideals demonstrated in his films. Best work on your American accents and grow a pompadour.

Don't worry! We're here to be your friends, and keep you company. We're more than happy to talk about all kinds of things, not just your mission. I mean, life would be pretty uninteresting if we kept it all business all the time, right?

And don't be scared, or worried about knowing what to do. You're smart and capable (and magic!), and we're pretty clever, and good at noticing things that are out of place, or don't add up. We'll work things out.

>nothing happened today
Something did happen today, actually. Something bad happening to a world doesn't necessarily mean a baddie attacking you can shoot. It can mean the world coming apart- the ideas or elements it's built upon fading away. Pull out the pillars of a world, and it comes tumbling down.

Elvis went from being one of the greatest things in Lilo's life, to something she could barely remember. The record was warped and unusual. They warned you to look for corruption, right? That sounds like corruptions. It even felt unsettling to you- maybe that's why they chose you. As a witch, maybe you can sense or recognize whatever force is at work here.

You should investigate the record. Maybe... can you use magic to examine it somehow? See if you sense anything, or if that feeling from before leads anywhere?

If possible, check the town. You said earlier that there was no one around at the beach, I mean, there had to be one other person nearby. And Yes, it seems the the IDEA of Elvis (or even THE KING) is fading from this world. Investigate the record and when possible ask Lilo if she has any other Elvis merchandise.

Nina 2012/12/10(Mon)10:38 No. 477667 ID: 25312f
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>>477444
Hmm... maybe you're right. Lilo left the record here in the living room. It's pretty creepy-looking, but other than that.... Wait, no. That feeling is definitely pretty awful. It feels like this thing is staring at me. If it's magic, though, it isn't something I recognize. My magical abilities are pretty limited so far.

>>477440
I'm not even sure where I could find a repair spell. But you did give me sort of an idea... Here goes....

NINA: *singing softly*
Wise men say, "Only fools rush in."
But I can't help falling in love with you.
Shall I stay? Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?
Like a river flows, surely, to the sea,
Darling, so it goes, some things are meant to be.
Take my hand; take my whole life, too,
For I can't help falling in love with you.....

I... I can't believe this. The holes are filling up. The picture's still blurry, and this thing still feels super-creepy, but it's definitely getting better. Here, let me try this....

Goodness! The record's playing! It's scratchy, and it's faint, but it's definitely playing.

I'm not exactly sure what just happened, but I think I have some ideas.

>>477442
I'm not sure how a street gang could help here, but you did give me kind of an idea. I'll see what happens in the morning, but I may have a sort of plan.

>>477469
I'll do both of those things tomorrow. Lilo's asleep by now, and it's pretty late. This town's pretty small, I'm not sure how much would be going on in the middle of the night.

I think I'll go to sleep now, unless you have anything else you want to ask me or tell me. You know, it's funny. I'm not accustomed to having voices in my head, seriously. But I don't feel like I've gone 'round the bend. You guys feel right, and normal, like you're supposed to be there. Thanks for everything so far.

okay, goodnight.

Hmm. So the record was corrupted, but you were able to reinforce it. Interesting.

You haven't dealt with the root cause, though. We're going to have to find the source of the corruption.

>You guys feel right, and normal, like you're supposed to be there. Thanks for everything so far.
Hey, you're welcome! More than happy to help. Goodnight.

Nina 2012/12/10(Mon)19:26 No. 477751 ID: 25312f
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*yawn* Good morning, everyone! Slept pretty well considering.... Huh. That record. I thought I put it down around here. Oh well, maybe someone moved it while I was asleep.

JUMBA: Ah, I see you are awake. I make breakfast. Breakfast machine works pretty well.

NINA: Aww, thanks, Dr. Jookiba! This looks delicious!

JUMBA: HA! Nice to see someone likes my cooking for once...

PLEAKLEY: Yeah. "Cooking." Sure, that's what he calls it...

NINA: So, where are Nani and Lilo?

JUMBA: Nani went to the store, and Little Girl is eating her breakfast in kitchen.

I run to the kitchen, and find Lilo digging in to her meal.

NINA: Lilo, I need to ask you something. Actually, wait a second, why didn't you go to the store with Nani?

LILO: I wanted to stay and try the food from Jumba's new invention. I think it's great!

JUMBA: I told you.

PLEAKLEY: Hmph.

NINA: But weren't you going to go buy a new record? To replace the one that broke last night?

LILO: Umm... I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you're talking about.

NINA: You know, the Elvis record?

LILO: I don't know what that is.

NINA: Don't you have any other Elvis things in your room? I need to see if they're...

LILO: Maybe I do. You could go check if you want. Just don't break anything, or touch my pictures.

I go to Lilo's room. It's a fairly standard young girl's bedroom, I think. There are toys and books everywhere. Well, I guess it's not totally normal. Some of the books are pretty strange reading material for a seven-year-old, and there are photographs of fat people all over her walls. On her bookshelf, though, I see a stack of yellowed papers. They look like...

No, they're definitely records.

Inside the ancient-looking sleeves, the vinyl records have crumbled to dust.

WHAT THE HELL!?

I think there must have been some posters on the wall, too, but they've faded and warped beyond recognition.

This is crazy. It's like all of her Elvis stuff aged a thousand years over night. And how does she not even know who Elvis is anymore? This is really, really scary.

I go back downstairs to the kitchen.

LILO: Did you find any elves?

NINA: Wha? No... No, I didn't. Hey, Lilo? Are you excited for your recital tonight?

LILO: Well.... yeah. But I'm kind of nervous.

NINA: Why?

LILO: It's just... I can't remember any of the music we're dancing to. The other girls are going to laugh at me, especially Myrtle. I can't dance tonight, not if I don't know what the songs are. Stitch doesn't remember either.

NINA: Don't worry, Lilo. I'm sure you'll do alright.

She smiles a little.

LILO: Thanks, Nina.

Looks like it's time for me to go explore the town. It isn't a very large town. We're surrounded by pretty dense forest on all sides, except the side closest to the beach. There's a few little shops and some houses, a little school, the place where they teach the hula class (and there seems to be a makeshift stage for tonight outside), a cafe, a hotel with a luau theme that most of the locals seem to avoid like the plague... that's pretty much it.

What should I be looking for? Where should I look for it? And what should I do while I'm out? I'm ready to get to the bottom of the mystery of the disappearing Elvis!

you need to bring back memories. get the galactic council to broadcast on all channels you singing an elvis song.

Hmm. Well, regrettably, it seems you can't rely on the people here for much help, since they're affected by reality being rewritten. You're immune, either by virtue of your magic, or because you're not native to this world.

You know what would be an interesting experiment? If you could teleport home, and then bring one of your gran's records with you. Would it be immune? Could it be used to reinforce the items here (if your singing helped, playing the real thing might be a heck of a lot stronger)? Or would it be vulnerable too?

Or possibly, there are a whole lot of afflicted items in Lilo's room. Something is affecting them. Is there enough there that you could try to trace whatever magic is affecting them?

If you're going out, it's possible the corruption can be seen from the air.

1/2 Nina 2012/12/11(Tue)13:19 No. 477834 ID: 25312f
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>>477756
>trace the magic
I'm afraid I don't really know how to do that.

>go home, get record
Why didn't I think of that? That's an excellent idea! Oh, I can't wait to see my Gran! I'll bet she's wondering where I've been off to!

NINA: Ring, take me to Framlingham, Suffolk.

I tap my ring three times, and give it a quarter-turn to the left...

But nothing happened.

Alright, I'm actually kind of panicking now. The ring didn't work? What the hell? Oh, goodness, I really need to calm myself down.

But why the hell can't I go home?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I don't normally talk like this. But I'm so scared...

>possible the corruption could be seen from the air
Maybe I'll take that fly-over, now. Maybe it will help calm me down.

NINA: Lackipo nikrif scrumpet leech!

I soar into the air on my broomstick, flying side-saddle of course. This island is so beautiful from up here. I can see some of the other islands in the distance, too. I can see why Hawaii is such a dream vacation spot.

I fly over the town, but I'm afraid I don't see anything out of the ordinary.

2/2 Nina 2012/12/11(Tue)13:20 No. 477835 ID: 25312f
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>>477752
That is such a neat idea! If only I knew how to get in touch with the Galactic Federation. Maybe someone back at the house would know? I'll ask when I get back home. At any rate, if at all possible, I'm going to try this idea.

I land in the middle of town, in front of Kiki's Coffee Hut, a lovely little cafe. People are giving me strange looks, but I don't think they're too bothered by a witch landing in front of them.

There's a woman behind the counter.

NINA: Has anything unusual been going on this town? More unusual than, well.... usual?

CAFE OWNER: Ummm... I don't think so?

NINA: Does the name Elvis Presley ring a bell?

CAFE OWNER: Who?

NINA: Just as I suspected.

CAFE OWNER: Well... alright, then. Do you... do you want to buy anything?

NINA: No, that's alright, I'm not thirsty.

CAFE OWNER: Oh, well... Have a nice day, and thanks for visiting... umm....

NINA: Kiki's Coffee Hut?

CAFE OWNER: Kiki's! That's it! Thanks.

That's... unsettling. The sign in front of the cafe shows the silhouette of a young girl riding a broomstick. The wood around the sign is warping, and the girl's silhouette is covered in cracks.

I walk away from the cafe, past a man reading the newspaper. He lowers the paper as I get near, and stands in front of me, blocking my path.

OH. MY. GOODNESS.

Did I say a man? I meant a BEHEMOTH.

???: I heard you talking to the woman at the counter.

NINA: Oh?

???: I also heard that you were staying up at the Pelekai's place. Nani and Lilo?

NINA: Oh, yes, Sir. They've been very kind to me.

???: What are you doing here? Where are you from?

NINA: Well...

???: Come with me. We'll talk in private. I recommend that you cooperate.

ACK! This guy is so scary! And he's got this really intimidating voice... Should I go with him? Do you think I should trust him? He seems to know Nani and Lilo. Should I be honest? He doesn't seem like a bad person, necessarily, but I'm really kind of scared of him....

it's spreading. more things are losing power. elvis was probably the biggest brick so they attacked it first.

yes you can trust this guy.

>But why the hell can't I go home?
Hmm. I can think of several explanations.

Mickey and friends altered your ring's enchantment, didn't they? They changed it so it could teleport between worlds. It can do two things- take you to where you need to go (which is how you got here) and to return to worlds you've been too. But, you haven't been to your home since the ring's behavior was changed! So it's not on the list of return destinations.

It's also possible the inter-world transport spell is different from the intra-world transport. You tried to teleport home the way you normally do- but your home isn't in this world's England. Possibly you need to do something different to active world-teleportation.

It's also possible, if the ring's taking you where you need to go, that it doesn't want to let you leave before the job is done?

>Kiki's
What! Refrences to Kiki's delivery service is fading, too? It's spreading beyond Elvis, then. Not sure what the connection is, though. One's a real singer, the other's a fictional cartoon witch. Maybe... things people believe in, or are central to their lives are fading?

This is frustrating. We've identified the problem, but we don't know how to treat it...

>Go with the man?
Hmm. Well, we're kind of hurting for leads. I think we should risk it- maybe he knows something?

Worst case, you can always turn him into a bunny and run away.

>>477838
Don't worry, he's with the FBI.

Nina 2012/12/11(Tue)18:23 No. 477952 ID: 25312f
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>>477838
>>477868
If you're sure.

>>477851
If I run into those people who sent me on this quest again, I'll ask them about the ring. It really worries me that I can't go home.

NINA: Alright, I'll go with you.

???: Good.

I follow him to a black car parked near the cafe. He invites me in, and I slide into the passenger's side.

???: Now, tell me. Who are you and where are you from?

NINA: My name is Nina Bradley. I was sent here from another world, Sir. Something about saving the world, I think?

???: When you say "another world"....?

NINA: I mean like, another dimension, Sir.

???: So you're not with the Galactic Federation?

NINA: No. Wait, you know about the Galactic Federation?

???: Maybe. Do you?

NINA: Just that they're protecting Nani's family. And that they're aliens. That's all I know.

???: Sounds like you know enough.

He takes off his sunglasses. I'm really glad. He's big and imposing, but he has kind eyes. He's a lot less scary without the sunglasses.

BUBBLES: My name is Agent Bubbles.

NINA: Wha-?

BUBBLES: I know. I'm a social worker. Part-time, at least.

He flashes me a badge. Holy--this guy's with the CIA!

BUBBLES: Before you ask, no, I'm not sure what's going on. Just that a lot of files on a lot of computers are getting very corrupted.

NINA: And people are having a hard time remembering things like Elvis.

BUBBLES: You might be right. I think I've forgotten, too. I can't recall exactly who Elvis was. But I trust you, and I don't trust just anyone. So, I have resources, and you have knowledge. Shall we combine our assets?

NINA: Agent Bubbles, I think you've got yourself a deal.

BUBBLES: Good. Now, what do you think needs to be done?

NINA: Well, singing an Elvis song to a corrupted record temporarily restored it. So, maybe we just need to jog people's memories a little bit.

BUBBLES: So, what's the plan?

NINA: Well... this is going to sound crazy. But I kind of got the feeling that I'd like to have the Galactic Federation's help with this.

BUBBLES: We aren't affiliated with them.

NINA: But can't you make contact with them?

BUBBLES: That might be arranged. But it will be tricky. I'll have to get clearance from my superiors. Since you're the one with the plan, you'll have to be the one to talk to the Grand Councilwoman.

NINA: The who?

BUBBLES: The leader of the Federation.

NINA: Me? I'm supposed to talk with--

BUBBLES: Don't worry. She isn't as tough as she seems.

NINA: So, how do I contact her?

BUBBLES: I'll get clearance from my superiors, we'll use our transmitters and make contact, and then we'll put you on the line. You tell the Grand Councilwoman your plan, and we'll see if she grants your request or not.

NINA: She's going to have to. The fate of the universe is at stake.

BUBBLES: Then it seems like she won't have much of a choice. You just run along home. I should have the transmitters hooked up by tonight.

NINA: What do you mean?

BUBBLES: Go back to Nani's house. Ask Jumba to activate the communicators, and make sure you're in front of the television by 8pm sharp. I'll be over by then, for moral support.

NINA: OK, Agent Bubbles. Thanks for everything.

He smiles, and I get out of the car. He drives away, and I'm alone in the middle of town again.

It's about noon. So I have about 8 hours. Is there anything else I should do in town before heading home?

just catalog everything that is breaking down.

Oh, cool, helpful alien secret service. I wasn't entirely sure he wasn't going to be obstructive.

Hmm. Well, so the plan is to use the galactic council's stuff to broadcast all over, and try to fix everything that's coming apart at once then? Signing to the record, expect on a grand scale.

Maybe you should start with Lilo and Stich. Re-teach them the music they've forgotten, and we can broadcast their performance tonight.

Although I don't know if reinforcing all the Elvis stuff will fix other things (like the Kiki sign). We'll have to see. I wish we knew more about the cause...

Nina 2012/12/11(Tue)23:03 No. 478042 ID: 25312f
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>>477956
Hmmm... looking around town, I don't see much else. The little electronics store must be selling pretty poor tellies, though. The picture's mostly snow.

>>477958
OK, looks like I'm heading back to Nani's house.

NINA: Lackipo nikrif scrumpet leech!

Sure, I COULD walk home... But it seems like a waste of such a beautiful afternoon.

I get home around the same time as Nani does, a grocery bag in her hand.

NANI: Aloha, Nina. How's your day?

NINA: Oh, hi, Nani! Listen, I met a friend of yours, and...

NANI: Really? Who?

NINA: Agent Bubbles.

NANI: Cobra? What's he been up to? It seems like he's been really busy lately. I hope he plans on stopping by at some point. I know I got enough groceries...

NINA: He is. He'll be over by 8pm.

NANI: OK, good to know.

NINA: Nani, could you please tell Jumba to "activate the communicators?" Agent Bubbles says he needs to do that by the time he comes over.

NANI: Wha-? OK, alright. Dumb alien stuff...

She puts the groceries in the kitchen and goes looking for Jumba.

Meanwhile, I'm going to go talk to Lilo. I can hear her playing with Stitch in her room. I knock on the door.

LILO: Come in!

NINA: Hi, Lilo!

LILO: Oh, hi, Nina!

NINA: Listen, can I talk to you about something important?

LILO: ....OK....

NINA: If I taught you and Stitch a song, would you be able to sing it and dance to it by 8pm tonight?

LILO: 8? But that's when my recital starts, Nina! I'm going to be busy, then!

NINA: But, Lilo, do you even know what you're dancing to at the recital?

LILO: No... but I think I remember the dance. I just want to dance. I practiced.

STITCH: Stitch practiced to! Stitch wants to dance at the recital.

NINA: Guys, I really need your help, OK? Agent Bubbles is coming over, and we're going to talk to some alien lady about....

LILO: The Grand Councilwoman?

NINA: Yes...

LILO: OK, this is probably pretty important.... I'm sure Kumu will be OK if I tell him I'm sick. Just this once.

NINA: Thanks, guys. Thanks a lot. Oh, and do you have the outfit that Stitch was going to wear tonight?

LILO: I think so. But I don't think he could have worn it.

NINA: Why not?

She goes to her closet and pulls out a disgusting, moth-eaten outfit. It's still recognizable as a tiny Elvis costume, but it's in pretty bad shape.

LILO: I think he's been chewing on it.

STITCH: Stitch never chews clothes! Not anymore... Not too often.

LILO: Exactly.

Well, I WAS going to put Stitch in the outfit, but I guess that isn't going to happen. I have about 7 and a half hours, though, to put together a decent presentation for the Grand Councilwoman to broadcast.

Do you have any suggestions? How can I make this the best Elvis-impersonation concert starring a seven-year-old girl and her alien pet that the world has ever seen?

Also, which song should I teach them? I know all of the classics.

Hey, you confirmed you can still teleport around in universe, at least. That's something.

My first impulse would be to abuse teleportation to gather Elvis impersonation materials, except the problem is probably world-wide. Meaning even if you took a trip to Vegas it might not help. :/

I don't suppose the singing involved in teaching them, and their practicing will be enough to restore the costume? Otherwise, we'll have to make a replacement. Probably by pieing a costume together out of other things, since any existing Elvis costume would be affected.

yeah lay the costume out so it would be hit by the song.

and let's go with the most ELVIS song you got. the one that exploded his popularity

Nina 2012/12/16(Sun)21:02 No. 479325 ID: 25312f
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>>478059
That's a pretty good idea. And as far as the song that "exploded his popularity," all I can think of is his first #1 hit...

NINA: OK, guys. Here goes...
(singing) Well, since my baby left me,
I found a new place to dwell.
It's down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel.
You make me so lonely baby,
I get so lonely,
I get so lonely I could die.
And although it's always crowded,
You still can find some room
Where broken-hearted lovers
Do cry away their gloom.
You make me so lonely, baby,
I get so lonely,
I get so lonely I could die.
Well, the bell hop's tears keep flowin'
And the desk clerk's dressed in black.
Well, they been so long on Lonely Street
They ain't never gonna look back.
You make me so lonely, baby,
I get so lonely,
I get so lonely I could die.
Hey now, if your baby leaves you
And you got a tale to tell,
Just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel.

What do you know? That costume is looking a whole lot better!

LILO: Wow. That's a pretty depressing song.

NINA: Yeah, sorry, but it's...

LILO: I LOVE IT! Did you write that yourself, Nina?

NINA: No, Lilo. It was written a long time ago by a man named Elvis Presley...

LILO: *gasps* I... I know that name!

She does a few little Elvis-esque dance moves.

LILO: I don't know why, but... I think I remember him!

STITCH: Stitch, too!

NINA: Good, guys, that's excellent. Now I need you to practice that song, OK? Practice it as much as you can until Cobra Bubbles comes over. And Stitch, I think you should put on that outfit... It looks like it might look alright after all!

LILO: OK, Nina, we'll be ready by dinnertime. Come on, Stitch, let's practice!

OK, so that's taken care of. Is there anything else I should do before I'm supposed to talk to this Grand Councilwoman person?

let's work on your convincing her to air them singing speech.

'hello council-woman, i am here today due to circumstances beyond my control. that being the fate of the universe. i am not a native to this universe so i can see the problems. and yes i have a way to travel between them, but it is designed to not let me leave until this one is out of danger. the current problem i have found is simply a decay of things, symbols and icons. luckily it appears that remembering them re-enforces them. as such i request that you broadcast lilo and stitch performing a song by elvis on basically everything at the same time. if just about everyone remembers him at the same time, it may force what is creating the corruption out.'

anything else needed?

>>479332
Can't think of anything.

Hmm. I would check back on these two later, to make sure they haven't started to fade again. We need to make sure they hold up till the concert.

I think the real problem is right now is one of scale. You can reinforce a fading memory, but only so much, and then it keeps fading later. What we need is a self sustaining system- gotta jump start things with a big and healthy enough oomph that it reinforces a bunch of others, and then they all prop each other up from fading.

Although, even if we get a self sustaining Elvis loop, will that fix the other things that might have been affected? I'm not sure what to do about the Kiki's delivery service reference. I don't believe there are any songs to sing there. You'd think having a real witch around would have helped it...

>>479357
>I'm not sure what to do about the Kiki's delivery service reference. I don't believe there are any songs to sing there. You'd think having a real witch around would have helped it...

It might help if she was flying around and delivering things.

Nina 2012/12/19(Wed)22:45 No. 479969 ID: 25312f
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Well, I guess I'll just wait for Agent Bubbles to show up, then.

I check in on Lilo and Stitch a few more times. They're actually doing pretty well. I'm surprised, but they don't seem to be forgetting the lyrics. Stitch is dressed like Elvis, Lilo's got the acting down pat. It's a really nice performance of the song, actually... about as nice as you could expect from a seven-year-old girl and her alien best friend.

Jumba's been fiddling with stuff in the living room for a while.

PLEAKLEY: Stay calm, Nina, stay calm. You're only going to be talking to the most powerful person in the entire galaxy, so no pressure. And it's just, you know, the fate of the known universe in your hands, so you really have nothing to worry about. *nervous laughter*

JUMBA: You are not helping.

NINA: Umm... thanks for the ummm... pep talk, Agent Pleakley.

Suddenly, Jumba gets up from under the television.

JUMBA: Done. Now, we wait for Agent Bubbles to get here, then Little Girl and Stitch will do the song thing, and everything will be OK.

NINA: What exactly did you do?

JUMBA: Two-way communicator. At 8pm, we turn on channel 51. We'll be having conversation with Grand Councilwoman in no time.

NINA: OK...

JUMBA: Have you decided what you are going to say?

PLEAKLEY: Be careful! Don't say anything stupid!

JUMBA: And don't listen to Pleakley, either. Relax. She puts uniform on one leg at time.

NINA: Wha-?

There's a knock at the door. Agent Bubbles is here, and he's definitely not helping me be any less nervous.

We eat dinner, and it's pretty OK. Nani made some sort of pasta. Honestly, I'm too worried to enjoy it much. Lilo is chatting away to Agent Bubbles about school and friends and all sorts of things, as if everything was perfectly normal. To be honest, that's the most worrying thing of all.

NINA: Lilo, you still remember that song, right?

LILO: Of course!
(singing) Well, since my baby left me...

NINA: Oh, good. You guys are going to do just fine.

LILO: So are you, Nina! Don't worry. The Grand Councilwoman's nice.

It's almost 8, now. We've cleaned up from dinner, and we're sitting around the television. If the pictures on the tellies in the store were terrible, this picture is absolutely unwatchable. It's all snow, on every channel.

Suddenly, eight-o'clock comes, and Agent Bubbles picks up the remote and turns it to Channel 51.

The telly whirs, and green lights that Jumba installed under it are glowing. It's terrifying.

Suddenly, the picture is crystal clear. I see a greenish face, with cold, blue eyes.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Agent Bubbles? Come in, Agent Bubbles.

BUBBLES: Agent Cobra Bubbles present. Good to see you again, Grand Councilwoman.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: The pleasure's all mine. Now, I've been told there's some matter of importance we need to discuss?

BUBBLES: Absolutely. You see--

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Don't tell me--people on Earth have been forgetting things.

BUBBLES: Precisely.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: It's been the same all over the galaxy. I forgot the name of my favorite film this morning. For the life of me, I still can't remember it.

BUBBLES: But we have an interdimensional traveler here who might be able to help, Grand Councilwoman.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Interdimensional travel? I didn't think Earthlings were capable of such things.

PLEAKLEY: Well, technically, they're not, but--

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: When I want your opinion, I will ask for it, Mr. Pleakley. Now, will this person please step forward?

Oh, goodness... Oh my goodness, that's me. Umm...

>>479332
NINA: Hello, Councilwoman. I am here today due to circumstances beyond my control. The fate of the universe is in jeopardy. I am not a native to this universe, so I can see its problems.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Clearly. As can we. Continue.

NINA: Yes, well... I have a way to travel between the universes, but it is designed to not let me leave until this one is out of danger. It seems that what people are forgetting are mainly symbols and icons. Luckily, it appears that remembering them reinforces them.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Fascinating.

NINA: As such, I request that you broadcast Lilo and Stitch performing a song by Elvis on basically everything at the same time. if just about everyone remembers him at the same time, it may force what is creating the corruption out.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Elvis?

PLEAKLEY: Nina says he's a famous Earth musician.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Why Elvis?

BUBBLES: We think that he was the first icon to disappear.

NINA: We've tried this before, Grand Councilwoman, on a smaller scale. It seems to work. Can you give us a chance?

BUBBLES: You have the resources and the technology.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: What you are requesting is the allocation of a great deal of funds. To broadcast a signal to every device capable of receiving it within the galaxy is... complicated. It breaches several galactic ordinances, and will certainly require a great deal of paperwork.

"i understand that, but if this continues people may start forgetting the basics, such as fire is hot. or forgetting how to drive after they already started driving. or everyone may go to sleep and wake up the next day not even remembering how to talk. this is our best shot at this"

Councilwoman, this is more than just people forgetting. More than memories. Concepts are fading from your reality- and taking everything derived from them with it. Memories, ideas, motivations, objects. So far the damage has been largely... superfluous and cultural. But where will it stop if left unchecked? Whatever this corruption is, it is removing pieces of your reality.

I know I'm not the one filling out the forms or paying the bills, but those seem a small price to pay for trying to curb a danger of this scale.

Also worth noting is how the television was already losing function before this broadcast started, and other lines of communication are likely suffering similar problems. If this continues at the same rate it is only a matter of time before our communication networks shut down altogether, and there is little hope of recovery after that.

>>479984
>>479992
These two arguments seem rather irrefutable.

Nina 2012/12/20(Thu)21:29 No. 480103 ID: 25312f
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NINA: With all due respect, Grand Councilwoman... This is more than just people forgetting, more than memories. Concepts are fading from your reality, and taking everything derived from them with them: memories, ideas, motivations, objects. So far, the damage has been largely superfluous and cultural. But where will it stop if left unchecked? Whatever this corruption is, it’s removing pieces of your reality. I know I’m not the one filling out the forms or paying the bills, but those seem a small price to pay for trying to curb a danger of this scale.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: And what if this doesn’t work? What then?

NINA: Things on this planet have been losing their functionality, like our telly. I’m sure other planets are suffering the same problems. If this continues at the same rate, it is only a matter of time until our communication networks shut down altogether. There is little hope of recovery after that. If we’re going to do anything, we need to do it now. And if this doesn’t work... Well, at least it couldn’t hurt. This is our best shot.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: I... I believe you're right. I suppose it couldn't hurt. Activate broadcasters!

There is a loud, whirring sound from the Grand Councilwoman's side of the telly. Screens behind her are displaying... Oh my goodness, it's my face!

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: When you're ready.

I call for Lilo and Stitch to stand in front of the telly.

NINA: We're ready, Grand Councilwoman.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Begin transmission!

Lilo and Stitch begin the song. It's going beautifully! Lilo's even playing the ukulele as accompaniment. They know all the lyrics... This is a wonderful moment.

As they finish the song, the Grand Councilwoman's eyes grow wide.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: End... end transmission.

The whirring noises begin to fade.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Yes... I think I know of this, Elvis, actually. Did he sing "Hound Dog?"

NINA: Yes, that was him!

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Extraordinary! And... my favorite film... I believe I remember it, now. In fact, I think I shall go watch it. What did you say your name was again, my dear?

NINA: Nina, ma'am. Nina Bradley.

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Miss Bradley, I owe you my thanks. I think... I think the universe owes you its thanks. You are always welcome to call upon the Galactic Federation if you need anything, as long as you're in our neck of the multiverse, that is.

NINA: How do you know about the--

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: If you're from another universe, I can only assume that there's a greater multiverse out there somewhere. We've long suspected it.

BUBBLES: The CIA thanks you, as well.

Agent Bubbles is checking his phone. It would seem that he's received a text message.

BUBBLES: All of our files appear to be in order.

LILO: Hey, my record's fixed!

GRAND COUNCILWOMAN: Farewell, Nina Bradley. I hope we meet again, someday.

The telly shuts off.

The room is quiet. Everything feels... right. I feel as though something's clicked into place that wasn't quite right before. I think I can almost hear the sound of an enormous vault door swinging shut somewhere, and it's definitely a comforting sound. I don't think anyone else hears it, but they all look rather impressed.

NANI: Thanks, Nina. I don't know what you did, but thanks for doing it.

NINA: I was just doing my job.

LILO: I guess you have to go now, huh?

NINA: I think so. I think I have a whole lot more worlds to save.

What do you think? Is there anything else I should do here before heading off to my next adventure?

ask if anyone has seen any books that SEEM like they are full of magic but no one could get them to work. native physics could disallow magical powers. but being non-native you ignore that law.

Damn fine speechifying there girl. You saved the world! Nice to know you apparently have some kind of magic sense that picks up on that- we don't have to worry and doubt if it's really fixed.

>Anything left to do in this world before we move on?
Moonlit victory lap flyover of the Hawaiian islands?

Might also be nice to get a good night's sleep in a place where you're already welcome before jumping to the next trouble spot. Or back to the hub. However your world-porting works. Hopefully it does work, now.

Pity we didn't find any spellbooks. You'd think there would be one somewhere in an entire universe, but it's not as if you know where to look.

If you were bored and curious, we could hop over to the Lilo-verse's England and see if you've got an alternate in this universe (assuming the ring works properly, and allows you to hop around the planet, now that this universe is fixed). We probably don't have much time for that kind of self indulgent fooling around though, since there are undoubtedly other universes at risk. Well... unless we justified the excursion somehow. Say the expectation of being able to swap spells with her?

>Person with an English accent and magic stick appears out of thin air, in an exotic location, meets aliens, solves serious threat to reality with silly, improbable solution and by talking at things.
Oh, congratulations, by the way. You're pretty much the Doctor now.

>>480105
well like i was saying, this seems to be a tech universe. universes usually have exacting lvls of science vs magic. high tech places usually have little to no magic naturally present. while high magic places are usually dark ages in terms of tech because magic replaces everything that science would do. but another thing is outsiders cause a paradox. the universe basically ignores them and is like "LALALALALA" about them. letting them do things that normally can't happen.

1/3 Nina 2012/12/21(Fri)23:15 No. 480233 ID: 25312f
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>>480105
>pretty much the Doctor
Wow... really? Do you mean it!? I'm... well, I'm honored. Gran and I love that show!

>>480104
NINA: I was just wondering... have any of you seen any books about, I dunno, magic? It may seem strange, but they might help me save the world.

NANI: I don't think so....

LILO: Wait! I have one!

She runs to her room, and comes back with a large book entitled "Practical Voodoo."

LILO: I use it to punish my friends all the time. With the Vinegar Jar spell, you can give anyone you want a lot of bad luck!

NANI: Oh, Lilo, that's...

LILO: It does TOO work.

I open the book to the spell she mentioned. The incantation is pretty simple. I just shout "(Person's name), your life will become as sour as vinegar!" Supposedly, this should cause my victim's luck to turn really, really bad until I call it off. Simple, but it could be useful, I guess.

NINA: Thanks, Lilo!

LILO: Don't mention it!

NINA: Also, Nani... I was just wondering....

NANI: Yes?

NINA: Would it be too much trouble to allow me to sleep on your couch one more night? I want to be fully rested before I head off to save another universe.

NANI: Absolutely, Nina. You're welcome here anytime.

NINA: Thanks! I'll be back soon.

NANI: Where are you going? I thought you were spending the night here?

NINA: Oh, I am. I'd just like to do one more thing first.

2/3 Nina 2012/12/21(Fri)23:16 No. 480234 ID: 25312f
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I head outside. It's a beautiful night. The sky is clear. Perfect weather for flying.

NINA: Lackipo nikrif scrumpet leech!

This was a great idea. Everything's so beautiful! And to think that someone wanted to hurt such a lovely world... Whatever's going on, I'm going to stop it. I stopped it here, but I have more worlds to save. I think I can do it, now that I've saved one. Why shouldn't I be able to save the rest? I'm definitely feeling more confident than before.

I head for Nani's house. Everyone's already gone to bed, and Agent Bubbles has left. I curl up on the couch. I'm so exhausted, I can't talk much tonight. Goodnight, everyone.

The next morning, I get up, and have some more of Jumba's delicious breakfast. I say good-bye to everyone, and they all wish me luck. I guess I'll probably need it, but I'm not going to worry about that too much right now.

I tap my ring three times and give it a sharp quarter-turn to the left. Again, I feel it pull me...

3/3 Nina 2012/12/21(Fri)23:17 No. 480235 ID: 25312f
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Ugh, I'm not sure I'll ever get used to randomly popping up in people's houses.

I'm in what appears to be an old-fashioned nursery. There's a little boy in the middle of the room. He doesn't seem scared, he actually seems pretty happy to see me. He's sitting in a circle with some stuffed animals. Looks like a donkey, a kangaroo, a tiger, and tiny pig. The boy has an open book and a large teddy bear on his lap.

???: Oh, hello!

Another English voice? That's actually kind of comforting.

NINA: Hello. Sorry to disturb you, but...

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Oh, it's no trouble at all. My name's Christopher Robin. Did you come to play with my friends and I? We were about to have a delightful adventure!

NINA: Oh, well...

I'm actually not entirely sure what to say, here. This boy doesn't seem to have a care in the world. Of course, no one in the last universe was particularly worried, either. What should I do?

Play with him I guess. Learning about your surroundings will be useful for being able to tell when something is up.

>Bad luck spell
Well, it worked for the magician Murphy! Limited utility unless we can think of a clever way to combine it with other things, though. And turning people into bunnies is a more direct disable if you encounter anyone who poses an direct threat to you.

>Cranfobin Bobbin
I'd take him up on his offer. You need to get the lay of the land, as it were. We have to trust the magic that's guiding you is taking you where you're needed. It certainly did last time! I mean, it's not you would have ever guessed that first day that Lilo's love of Elvis would prove so important.

So if you've appeared just in time to join the delightful adventure here, it's probably significant.

I bet ten imaginary dollars that his playful stuffed animal adventure is actually going to be a totally real adventure, with like, monsters or something in it.

That's just how this kind of thing works.

last time yo landed in the house of the most important person :V so i think him being important is a safe bet.

>>480248
Ask him what he's doing, FIND THE BEAR. All essential personnel must be accounted for to combat the corruption.

>>480285
He's holding it.

>Limited utility unless we can think of a clever way to combine it with other things, though.
If we have a distinct enemy to aim it at, we can combine it with all the other things. Bad luck is general enough that it would provide a bit of help to anything that causes trouble for that enemy, which would include just about everything we do while in range of the effect.

yeah it's a great de-buff. hit someone with it and then spells that have low odds of working will even work on them.

Ask him if he has an owl and/or rabbit.

If he doesn't have a rabbit, offer to make yourself into one for the adventure.

Nina 2012/12/22(Sat)18:08 No. 480378 ID: 25312f
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>>480237
NINA: OK, sounds good! I'd love to play with you and your friends. My name is Nina, by the way.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: It's a pleasure to meet you, Nina. My friends will introduce themselves soon, I'm sure.

NINA: Oh... OK.

>>480334
NINA: This is going to sound like a strange question, but would you happen to have an owl or a rabbit about?

He's eyeing me warily, and I'm not entirely sure why.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: How did you know?

NINA: Oh, I was just curious.

He stands and goes to the window.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Do you see that rabbit out there? The big brown one? He's one of my friends, too. So's the owl in that tree over there, but he's usually asleep during the day.

NINA: So... What should I do for this adventure?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You should just sit with my friends. There's a little room between Kanga and Eeyore.

NINA: Kanga and Eeyore?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: The kangaroo and the donkey.

NINA: OK. So... now what do I do?

He sits back down and puts the bear and the book back on his lap.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You don't have to do anything yet.

He opens the book and begins reading.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: "One day, in the Hundred Acre Wood..."

Oh, goodness. Oh, this is WEIRD. I've never felt anything like this before. I feel like my head is spinning. The nursery's melting away, and I'm in the middle of a huge forest. I'm not sure where the stuffed animals or the boy are. I'm in front of a little house built into a tree. There's a fire pit outside, and the sign over the door says "Mr. Sanders."

I'm kind of freaking out here, guys. What should I do?

Become a rabbit and knock on the door.

Don't freak out Nina. Pretty sure Christopher's got a kind of Calvin and Hobbes thing going on. You just crossed over to from the toys are toys side of things to where the animals and their storybook world is real. As magic goes, it's no stranger than the world hoping you've been doing!

Course, that raises some complicated and interesting metaphysical questions. Is hundred acre woods the real world here, and Christopher their god? Or is where you were before the world, and this place just imaginary, a shared illusion or simulation?

...not that you need to worry about those things! Probably.

For now, why don't you knock of this door and say hello to Pooh Bear?

>>480383
Shapeshifting really won't help. She can't speak as a rabbit, and she'd stand out not being made of fluff.

>>480385
This is an adventure, logic need not apply.

Nina 2012/12/22(Sat)22:39 No. 480425 ID: 25312f
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>>480383
Turning myself into a rabbit would be rather difficult, and require a mirror. Besides, as another voice has already pointed out, I wouldn't be able to talk. I don't see the point of doing something like that.

>>480385
Pooh Bear? What on Earth is a Pooh Bear?

Oh, well. I knock on the door.

A few moments later, Christopher Robin's teddy bear answers the door.

???: Hello? Who are you?

NINA: Umm... My name is Nina! I came to... umm... to help on your adventure!

POOH: Oh, that's wonderful. My name's Winnie the Pooh, but everyone just calls me Pooh.

NINA: Oh... Hello, Pooh.

You guys were right! I guess he is a "Pooh Bear."

POOH: Hello, Nina.

NINA: So... About that adventure?

POOH: Oh! Oh, yes.

NINA: .....Well?

POOH: Well, what?

NINA: Are we going on this adventure?

POOH: Hmmm.... No.

NINA: No!? I thought you said--

POOH: After breakfast.

He begins humming a silly little song to himself and skips into his house. I follow him, ducking a bit to get in. It's a rather nice house for a teddy bear in a hollow tree in the middle of the woods.... Oh, this is completely bonkers.

He begins randomly pulling open cupboards and throwing out several ceramic jars.

POOH: Oh, bother.

NINA: What's the matter, Pooh?

POOH: It would seem that I have no honey left.

NINA: Honey?

POOH: Yes. Bears love honey. It is my most favoritest thing in the whole wide world. But it would seem that I have run out.

NINA: Aww, that's a shame.

POOH: Well, I had best go get more.

NINA: Oh. Umm... how?

POOH: Hmmm... Think, think, think.... Aha! I've got it.

NINA: Yes?

POOH: I am a bear of very little brain. My ideas sometimes don't go very well. So I've decided that you are going to get the honey for me.

NINA: Me? But I don't know where or how to get honey around here. I don't suppose there's a grocer, or--

POOH: Oh, there's honey all over the Hundred Acre Wood. Sometimes it just likes to hide. But the only reason for honey to hide is so that I can find it.

NINA: Then why don't you find it?

POOH: Because that's your job.

NINA: But--

POOH: I shall go with you, if it makes you feel any better.

NINA: I... Umm.... Fine.

So... I guess I've promised to get honey for this completely thick bear. I don't even know where to begin. I wish I knew where Christopher Robin was. I guess I'll find out what's wrong with this world while I'm looking for the honey.... But how should I go about doing it?

well go for the source, the bees!

>>480426
Just try not to get COVERED IN BEES. I suppose you could teleport a short distance away with your ring if a swarm comes after you.

>I am a bear of very little brain. My ideas sometimes don't go very well. So I've decided that you are going to get the honey for me.
In Pooh's defense, getting someone else to risk the bees and acquire the honey for him really isn't a very bad idea.

>I wish I knew where Christopher Robin was
Well, this is his kind of his make believe world or game (meta-realness to be debated at another time). That doesn't mean the game master is necessarily inside the game with us, though. He might still be outside, sitting with his circle of toys (and a Nina doll?), watching as the story writes itself. Or something. Not entirely sure how the rules or mechanics of this storybook play-world work, yet.

>I guess I'll find out what's wrong with this world while I'm looking for the honey.... But how should I go about doing it?
Bees' nests in the hundred acre woods are pretty much always about a story or two off the ground, inside a hollow of the tree. The size of the hole in the tree should be just big enough for pooh to climb into, but small enough he'll get stuck.

I suggest you cruise around broomwise until you find a bees nest. Then... we need a way to get the honey safely. I'm going to assume you can't turn the entire hive into harmless bunnies? Then let's cannibalize some of the ammo from your antique rifle. Take apart a cartridge or two (carefully!), and use the powder to smoke-gas the nest. Smoke makes bees sedate and sleepy. That's how beekeepers extract honey and stuff!

Why use the bullets we might need eventually? Im sure we can build a fire normally.

Nina 2012/12/23(Sun)14:50 No. 480486 ID: 25312f
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>>480473
That does sound like a much better idea than using my ammo! That sounded pretty dangerous. If I had a torch, I could probably get into one of those bee nests with my broomstick.

NINA: Pooh? Do you think we could make a torch?

POOH: A torch? Is that some kind of snack?

NINA: What? No! It's a stick with fire on it.

POOH: Well, I can build a fire in the fire pit if you like. You could take one of those sticks.

NINA: I'm also going to need oil and cloth.

POOH: Oh... I don't have any of those things. Hmm... think, think, think. Christopher Robin would know where to get them.

NINA: Oh. Well, where is he?

POOH: He's probably at his house. Come on, let's go!

I follow Pooh through the woods. Nothing terribly exciting happens. Eventually, we come to another little cottage built into a tree, this one littered with toys and things outside. Christopher Robin is playing on a swing hanging from one of the trees branches.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Why, hello, Pooh Bear! Hello, Nina!

POOH: Christopher Robin, would you happen to have any cloth, or oil?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Silly old bear, why would you need either of those things?

POOH: Nina needs them, to make a torch.

The boy is looking at me strangely again.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Whatever could you want a torch for?

NINA: To make the bees leave their hive so that I could help Pooh get some honey.

He seems a lot less worried suddenly.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Alright! Hmmm... I know Rabbit probably has some oil around, since he likes to cook. And I'm sure Kanga has some cloth scraps you could have.

POOH: Thanks, Christopher Robin! Come on, Nina. Aren't you going to go get the oil and cloth?

NINA: But I don't even know where these people live!

POOH: I'll show you the way, if you just tell me where to go.

Looks like I have to get oil from Rabbit and cloth from Kanga. I have no idea what I'm doing anymore. Where should I go first? And do you have any advice?

>C.R. worried about torch
I suppose fire could do a lot of harm to a woods! Especially one that lives inside a paper storybook...

>Advice?
Well, rabbit is a bit of a grump, but he's a softie at heart. And Kanga is a sweetheart. I don't think either would give you much trouble.

Not seeing anything out of place for this world yet, though. Unless you count Christopher Robin's curious awareness.

>>480487
Normally, yes. I doubt the reason we teleported here is because everything is normal.

Best case, everything is hunky-dory, no point in worrying. Realistic best case, someone's been stealing stuff and we have to go get it back, including oil and cloth. Worst case, we all die instantly right now; not much sense in worrying about that either. Realistic worst case, Rabbit and Kanga are now somehow evil.

I doubt they've been erased, given that everyone remembers them fine.

Ask about Owl, Piglet, Tigger, Roo, and Eeyore. Most of these have been seen and/or mentioned, and the problem might be different here, but no harm in checking again.

1/2 Nina 2012/12/24(Mon)01:21 No. 480562 ID: 25312f
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>>480490
That's a good idea.

NINA: So... we should go see Rabbit and Kanga?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Yes, that would be a good idea.

NINA: So... How are, ummm....

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Owl, Piglet, Tigger, Roo, and Eeyroe?

NINA: Yeah...

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: They're fine. Why shouldn't they be?

He's giving me that suspicious look again, like he thinks I'm some kind of spy.

POOH: Where are we going, Nina?

NINA: Let's go see Kanga and get that cloth.

He leads me through the forest until we come to yet another tree cottage. There's the kangaroo, sweeping the pathway in front of her house, while a very small kangaroo plays nearby.

POOH: Hello, Kanga.

KANGA: Oh, hello, Pooh! Is this a new friend?

POOH: Yes, her name's Nina. She offered to help me get some breakfast.

KANGA: Well, that sure is nice of her. It's nice to see such friendly people in the Hundred Acre Wood.

NINA: Umm... excuse me, Kanga?

KANGA: Yes, Dear?

NINA: Could we maybe have some spare cloth?

KANGA: Of course. I have all sorts of scraps laying around. What kind do you need?

NINA: Anything, as long as you don't need it back. I'm just trying to make a torch.

KANGA: A torch? What for?

NINA: To smoke out some bees, so I can get honey for Pooh.

KANGA: Oh, don't hurt the poor things!

NINA: It won't hurt them, don't worry. It just scares them long enough to get the honey out.

KANGA: If you're sure. Just don't get stung, OK? Take care of yourself!

She hops into the house and comes back with a large, cotton sheet and a pair of gloves.

KANGA: Here. Roo spilled some tea on this sheet, and it's too stained to do much with now. And wear these gloves! I made them for Christopher Robin, but they were a little big. They should fit you just fine, Dear. They'll protect your hands, if just a little bit.

NINA: That's... that's so sweet of you! Thank you so much!

KANGA: Just my way of saying "Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood."

NINA: Thanks again, Kanga!

POOH: Bye, Kanga!

KANGA: Bye, Pooh! Bye, Nina! Be careful!

We start walking away from the house, when suddenly, Pooh stops.

POOH: What were we doing again?

NINA: Going to see Rabbit?

POOH: Oh, yes. Let's go.

2/2 Nina 2012/12/24(Mon)01:22 No. 480563 ID: 25312f
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We walk until we come to yet another tree-cottage, this one built on a mound of earth and surrounded by a large vegetable garden. Harvesting carrots from the garden is a tall rabbit. He takes one look at Pooh and I and races into his house, slamming the door behind him.

POOH: Oh, Rabbit. He always acts that way when I come to visit. I think he must be very excited to see me.

NINA: Uh-huh. Well...

Pooh knocks on the door.

POOH: Rabbit? Are you in there?

RABBIT: No.

POOH: Are you sure? That sounds like Rabbit's voice.

RABBIT: It isn't!

This goes on for a good five minutes. I'm not really sure what the best way to stop this is. I don't know what's wrong with this world, but it certainly isn't the sanest place.

POOH: But, if Rabbit's not in there, who's talking?

RABBIT: Umm... nobody.

GAH! Help me stop this! I don't want to seem rude, but....

POOH: Nobody?

RABBIT: That's right, nobody.

POOH: But if nobody's speaking, then why is somebody speaking?

I CAN'T TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS.

Well, yes, this is a silly place. I haven't noticed anything particularly out of the ordinary yet though. Pooh was always forgetful, Rabbit always plays these ineffective games to avoid him, etc. The only thing that's odd at all is Christopher Robin's suspicious looks, but really, it's not an unreasonable reaction to an outsider who seems to know to much.

I suppose if you don't find any other leads, we could always confront him directly. Ask if something is wrong, or why he seems so concerned about you.

>Smoke scare
Smoke doesn't scare bees! It makes them drowsy.

>I CAN'T TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS.
Well, um, let's just butt in then. (Although, if you want to stay sane in this place, you might do better just to relax a little, and allow yourself to be amused by the antics of the natives, rather than frustrated).

Excuse me? Mister Rabbit? I can see you really don't want to be bothered right now, but has it occurred to you that just seeing what we want and sending us on our way would be a whole lot quicker and a whole lot less effort than trying to pretend you're not here?

All we wanted was to borrow some cooking oil.

lol. What's up with your hands? Are those the gloves?

If I remember correctly, Rabbits house should have a back door; more of a hole in the wall really. I think Pooh usually sneaks in there while Rabbit is distracted by trying to convince him that no one is home.
He's a bear of very little brain, but he does have some cunning.

>>480563

This universe thrives on word games. You can try to batter through it but that will probably just get you all tangled up in batter. The only way to deal with it is to engage in word games yourself, that lead the conversation the way you would like it to go.

Something like "If rabbit were here he might like to hear about our plans for getting some honey, but since he is not we can just go on our way."

btw Christopher Robin is basically a mad god here so don't do anything to upset him and especially don't try to enlighten him.

One important thing to remember: smoke does make bees drowsy, but that takes some time. Meanwhile, they get angry.

On the one hand, if you let Pooh hold it, he has a thicker skin and fur, so he'd be hurt less, but he'd also be likely to screw up somehow.

On the other hand, if you did it, you *might* get stung a few times, but if you want something done right, do it yourself.

>>480643
>Give accident prone stuffed animal the torch
Um... really? You think that's a good idea?

>>480646
Oddly enough, no. Did you read beyond that point, specifically the bits about Pooh being likely to screw up and if you want something done, do it yourself?

I'm guessing either you didn't or you did but you didn't understand what the words meant. In case the latter is true, allow me to summarize again: No.

Nina 2012/12/25(Tue)19:27 No. 480723 ID: 25312f
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>>480617
OK, OK. Keep calm and carry on and all that. I go to the door.

NINA: If rabbit were here, he might like to hear about our plans for getting some honey. But since he is not, we can just go on our way.

RABBIT: Honey!? Absolutely, then. That would be for the best.

NINA: So... we're leaving, then.

RABBIT: Good.

>>480568

NINA: *sigh* Forget it. Excuse me? Mister Rabbit? I can see you really don't want to be bothered right now, but has it occurred to you that just seeing what we want and sending us on our way would be a whole lot quicker and a whole lot less effort than trying to pretend you're not here?

RABBIT: I... I guess that makes sense.

He opens the door, and stands in the doorway, looking defeated.

POOH: Oh, hello, Rabbit! Nobody told us you weren't at home. We almost gave up on you!

RABBIT: So, what is it you want?

He's looking at Pooh as if he's waiting for Pooh to smack him or something.

NINA: We just need a little bit of cooking oil, actually. Not too much.

RABBIT: But, Pooh Bear, I-- Did you say cooking oil? All you want is some cooking oil? You mean, you didn't come to bother me for some honey?

He suddenly clasps his hands over his mouth, as if he's said something remarkably stupid.

POOH: Honey? How kind of you to offer!

RABBIT: But, Pooh...

Pooh's already leaning to the side, as if trying to push past Rabbit into his house.

NINA: Wait. You mean you could have just gotten honey from Rabbit the entire time?

POOH: Maybe. Rabbit's so generous. He always offers me lunch and breakfast and things.

Rabbit's just slowly shaking his head.

RABBIT: I'm... I'm completely out of honey.

POOH: Oh, of course you're not, silly Rabbit. I can hear it calling me.

I'm not sure that's why Pooh's so sure. There's a honey pot clearly visible on Rabbit's kitchen table.

Maybe just getting the honey from Rabbit is a safer idea than risking the bees. But then, I'm not exactly sure how Rabbit would feel about all this.

And I'm still not sure what all of this has to do with saving the world.

What do you think I should do?

>I'm still not sure what all of this has to do with saving the world.
Well, none of it has anything to do with saving the world, yet. We've only been here for a portion of the morning, and we haven't stumbled across anything wrong. The only plan we have at the moment is to assume the spell that brought you here knew what it was doing, and that if we hang around with these people we'll discover the problem. If that doesn't work, we can change gears and get more aggressive looking for the trouble.

>I'm not sure that's why Pooh's so sure. There's a honey pot clearly visible on Rabbit's kitchen table.
He's a very trusting creature.

>Go after bees, or take from rabbit?
It's pretty obvious the poor Rabbit has to constantly fend off giving away his own supplies of food to Pooh. Seems kind of like a jerk move. I'd say we should just go with our original plan for breakfast.

...you can fly faster than a bee if it comes to that, right?

I think I am leaning towards staying with the original plan.

Oh dear! That honey's color and viscosity clearly indicate that it was made with the pollen of a certain rare flower- makes bears absolutely sick to their stomachs for weeks, but harmless to rabbits.

Oil and bees it is.

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>>480571
Oh, I'm sorry I forgot to answer you earlier. Yes, they are. Aren't they just too adorable? They're pretty comfortable, too. I just hope they do protect me from the bees...

>>480727
>>480731
>>480734
*sigh* You guys are right. That's probably the most ethical decision.

NINA: Pooh, no. We'll get you some of your own honey. That honey belongs to Rabbit.

POOH: But Rabbit loves to share his honey with me!

NINA: Maybe. But today, I'm going to get honey just for you.

POOH: OK, Nina! That sounds like more fun anyway! How kind of you to offer!

NINA: Uhh...

RABBIT: Thank you so much, Nina. You're a real friend. I'm glad Christopher Robin brought you to the Hundred Acre Wood. You're exactly the kind of person we need around here, a real life-saver.

NINA: Aww... thanks, Rabbit.

He goes to his cabinet and gets a big jar, full of vegetable oil.

RABBIT: Here you are. I hope it's enough.

NINA: Wow, Rabbit, thanks! That should be more than enough.

RABBIT: Now, you go get some honey for Pooh, and I'm going to go tell Christopher Robin just how helpful you're being. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear he's not the only helpful human here in the Hundred Acre Wood, anymore!

NINA: You're too kind, Rabbit. See you later!

We go back to Pooh's house. Pooh kindles a little fire in his fire pit. I grab a fallen tree branch near his house, wrap the extra cotton around it, and dip it in the oil. He gives me a honey pot, to collect the honey, and I'm off with my flaming torch.

NINA: Lackipo nikrif scrumpet leech!

I fly high, making sure I don't accidentally catch any other trees on fire. I suddenly spot a swarm of bees around the tallest tree I can see. That must be a hive!

I fly in close with my torch. The bees retreat into their hive.

It's so hard to balance on my broom with a torch in one hand and a honey pot in the other! But I manage to scoop the pot into the hive. I fill it with honey, much easier than I would have imagined. The bees avoid the flame, and duck deeper into their hive. If they're trying to sting my hand, I can't feel it. And I think I managed to do this without ruining my gloves! That's wonderful!

I fly down and touch the ground. There's a pretty deep mud puddle nearby, and I extinguish my torch. Pooh runs over to me, and claims his honey pot.

POOH: Honey? For me? How did you know it was my favorite? You shouldn't have, Nina!

He immediately begins stuffing his face with it. I hope it keeps him busy for a while.

...Uh... shit.

Murder time?

Nina 2012/12/26(Wed)22:46 No. 480822 ID: 25312f
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Suddenly, I hear a drum beat. Marching towards me in single file are Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, and all of their other friends. Christopher Robin's playing a little drum. They're singing some adorable song about how I've saved the day and am a hero.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Congratulations, Nina! Your are our hero. You were nice to Rabbit, and then you got Pooh some honey. I suppose you have to leave now, though.

KANGA: Awww, that's too bad.

RABBIT: Yes, it certainly is a shame she can't stay any longer.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Yes, it certainly is, Rabbit. But I'm sure we'll see her again someday.

NINA: What are you all talking about? I'm not leaving yet. I don't even think I can leave yet.

I take off my gloves to put them in my pocket. They're extremely comfortable, but it really isn't a cold enough day to wear gloves. Christopher Robin watches me carefully, his eyes following my hands.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Don't be silly, Nina. I'm sure you're terribly busy. You're a hero, aren't you? You go around helping everybody. And I'm sure there are plenty of other people who need your help, even more than we do! It would be selfish of us to ask you to stay.

He extends his hand in my direction.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: It certainly was nice to have you on our adventure for the day. You must come back, some other time. Friends?

I shake his hand. It's so warm, I wonder if he has a fever or something. My hand feels tingly, like it's going numb.

NINA: Of course.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: We'll see you later, Nina.

NINA: Wait! I don't think I CAN leave yet. My ring won't let me leave until I...

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Until what?

NINA: Well... Until I really save the day. From something seriously wrong.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: But nothing really goes wrong here. Not unless it's part of the adventure for the day. And I always fix it, unless it's someone else's turn. Today, it was your turn. But that's it; you've saved the day already. The adventure's over. It's time for you to leave.

What am I supposed to do? I mean, I don't feel like I've saved the world, not yet. I don't have that nice feeling like I had when I saved the last one. But I get the sense that I might not be welcome for much longer. I could always leave and come back later, I suppose, but I'm not even sure I'll be allowed to go to the next world until I fix this one, and I don't know whether I have or not. What should I do?

>>480819
Fixed missing text!

Look closely at your hand. Something is very wrong here.

...something is very wrong. You never told him why you were here- he shouldn't have known. And he's making an overt play to get you to leave before you finish. And he did something to you just now. The tingling, the hot, the cold. I don't know if it was targeted at you or your ring- but either could be very bad.

Are you sure you had those gloves before? We never saw them before Rabbit's house. Are you sure they didn't just suddenly appear at some point and you didn't question it?

We can't in good conscience jump on if we're not done here. Especially if whatever is at work here is alert enough to take action against you.

Worse, leaving may not even be safe for you, nevermind this world, to try and leave now. You're inside some kind of child's play world now. What happens if you try to dimension hop? You might try to hop to the next reality's play world- that doesn't exist. And then there's the fact he might have just messed with the enchantment on your ring! That could have done anything- make it unsafe to 'port, removed the portion leading you to new trouble spots (so you just random jump around the multiverse aimlessly), or he could have just made it so you won't be able to return here (so bluffing out and coming back later isn't an option).

We can't leave until (a) we've fixed this world and (b) we're sure your ring and/or you wasn't tampered with and/or we've reversed the damage.

What we need to do is bluff our way out of this without changing worlds (or just fly from the scene). Maybe... can we pretend to leave, but instead use the ring to jump to another part of the wood? Although that risks using a potentially compromised item and a telefrag. Maybe... we could pretend to go along with it, and try to stay somewhere for the night, like last time? Then we sneak away.

If we do get clear, I'm not sure how we about fixing this world. We still don't actually know what's wrong. Christopher Robin is obviously compromised, and holds these creatures in his thrall. Maybe go looking for the ones we haven't met yet? (Eeyore, Tiger, Piglet). It's possible they've been kept away from us because they're aware of what's happening.

hmm.. what if we go back to the outer world? where everyone but robin is a toy or animal? his.. i suppose 'power', would be a lot less there.

Say that things do look alright here after all, and ask if you can rest here until you feel the pull of the next world that needs you. Jokingly say you promise not to hog all the adventure while you are here.

The paranoid in me worries that Christopher Robin's behavior has not been externally influenced; that he is acting this way because his omnipotence and rules have been challenged, and that something has set us up to cause the problem here through a messy conflict with him.

>>480825
The gloves were given to us by kanga >>480562 .

Nina 2012/12/28(Fri)00:08 No. 480934 ID: 25312f
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>>480823
Everything looks normal. Just my hand with my ring on it. The weird feelings are gone, and everything looks fine.

>>480825
My goodness! That sounds so complicated! I have no idea what to make of any of that, but it sounds really bad.

>>480826
I'm not entirely sure how to get back there....

>>480844
NINA: You're right, Christopher Robin. Everything here looks perfectly fine. But do you mind if I rest up until I feel another world pull me towards it? I can't really control that, you know.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Well...

RABBIT: Please, Christopher Robin?

KANGA: Yes, that sounds more than fair.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Alright, I suppose it won't hurt if you stay the night. But when I come home from school tomorrow, I'll bring you back out, OK? And then you should probably go save someone else.

NINA: Alright! Is there anywhere I can stay?

KANGA: I'm sure we can spare the room, if you need it.

NINA: Really? Thank you so much, Kanga!

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Well... I guess I'm going home for the night. But I'll see you all tomorrow, OK?

The animals say good-bye to him, and he walks off in the direction of his little tree-cottage.

NINA: Hey, do you mind if I speak to some of you?

They're all staring at me, smiling.

NINA: It's just, well... I haven't met some of you very well, yet. Umm... You guys are called Eeyore, Tiger, and Piglet, right?

The donkey, the tiger, and the small pig all step forward.

PIGLET: Umm... Hi...

EEYORE: Thanks for noticing me.

TIGGER: Hey, it's pronounced "Tigger!" T-I-double "g"-er! That spells "Tigger."

NINA: Oh, I'm sorry.

TIGGER: Hoohoohoohoo! No problem, buddy!

NINA: Uhh... OK? Look, do you three mind if I speak to you alone?

PIGLET: Umm... certainly.

EEYORE: Not a problem.

TIGGER: Anything you say!

We walk a small distance from the others, who all start heading back for their homes.

NINA: Have any of you noticed anything wrong around here? Like really, really wrong?

EEYORE: I haven't noticed anything. But then again, if there were anything to notice, I'm sure it wouldn't be noticeable in front of me. Why would it want me noticing it? It would probably just ignore me.

TIGGER: Hmm... Nothing wrong that I've seen, and Tiggers are the bestest at seeing when things are wrong. I definitely would have seen it.

PIGLET: Well.... I heard some sc-sc-scary noises the other day, near Owl's house.

NINA: Really?

PIGLET: Yeah... I think it m-m-might have been a... a j-j-jagular. Or a h-h-heffalump.

NINA: A what?

PIGLET: I... I've never seen those things before. But I've heard they're b-b-big, and sc-sc-scary...

TIGGER: Only the biggerest and the scarierest!

EEYORE: That's what everyone keeps saying anyway.

NINA: That's good to know, actually. Thanks, guys.

Well, I'm not sure how much that is to go on. But at least I have somewhere to spend the night. I'll head to bed pretty soon, but is there anything else I ought to do first? That noise Piglet was talking about has me kind of worried.

Piglet's kind of just like that. Everything seems normal, except for Christopher Robin. You should go poke around in his home, if you think you can do so without being seen.

Huh. Confirmation Christopher Robin goes to school in this place's "real" world. Not sure we ever had that before.

Nothing still seems the matter, except for C.R.'s rush to be rid of you. (And Eeyore didn't seem depressed enough XD). Let's follow up on Piglet's lead, I guess. Heffalumps ahoy!

I am thinking that maybe we shouldn't follow Piglet... this behavior is quite normal for him, and I still think Chris's behavior is at least partially motivated by thinking of us as meddlesome.

Unfortunately the characters cannot know or be able to notice anything wrong on their own. Otherwise you would not be needed here. So instead of asking if they notice anything wrong, ask what they consider to be right. How do they pass their days usually?

You guys realize it might not be anything wrong with 1000 Acre Woods but C.R.'s real world instead.

1/2 Nina 2012/12/29(Sat)16:30 No. 481094 ID: 25312f
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>>480951
Alright, I'll take your word for it. No one else seems particularly concerned, anyway.

NINA: It's alright, Piglet. I'm sure that whatever that noise is is nothing to worry about.

EEYORE: And even if it was, I don't think there's anything you can do about it.

PIGLET: Oh... OK. It's hard not to get sc-sc-scared when you're such a small animal.

>>480989
NINA: So, what's a normal day like in the 100 Acre Wood?

EEYORE: Nothing much never happens around here.

TIGGER: Say, that's not true! Remember the time we had that flood? Or the time Rabbit got lost in the woods?

PIGLET: All k-k-kinds of scary things happen around here. It really depends on the d-d-day.

TIGGER: And usually, Christopher Robin is there to save the day.

EEYORE: His house is never destroyed.

PIGLET: And he never forgets anything important.

TIGGER: Why, I'll bet he's the smarterest person in the entire everything. I'll bet he could do anything! I'll bet he could fight a heffalump with two hands tied behind his back!

PIGLET: Not that he'd ever get into a f-f-fight.

NINA: Well... thanks, guys. That was... helpful.

PIGLET: Well, good night, Nina!

EEYORE: If it is a "good night." Which I doubt.

TIGGER: Yeah, TTFN! Ta-ta for now!

NINA: Good night.

>>480936
Seems like a pretty good idea. If he's going to school, then he must be back in his world. So I doubt he'll be around to catch me. What harm could there be?

I sneak to Christopher Robin's tree-cottage. It looks kind of creepy at night, with all of his toys littering the ground.

The door isn't locked, so I let myself in. It's... well, it's virtually empty. There are some balloons, some more toys, a basic toolbox, a couple of picture books, and a huge pantry filled with honey jars. Nothing in here looks suspicious, and nothing gives me any sorts of bad feelings, other than seeming a little creepy in the moonlight.

I feel kind of wrong breaking into his house, but then, it doesn't seem like a house so much as a kind of shed.

After poking around a bit, I've determined that there isn't anything that seems odd in this room.

I head back to Kanga's house, exhausted and confused.

KANGA: Welcome home, Dear.

ROO: Hi, Nina! Are you gonna sleep on the sofa?

Kanga has a lovely sofa. But it's extremely small. I'm not entirely sure I'm going to fit on it.

KANGA: I know it probably isn't big enough for you, but it's the only place. My bed isn't big enough for both of us, and Roo sleeps in my pouch.

ROO: It's super comfy!

KANGA: I hope you can make yourself comfortable, Dear.

She brings me several large, fluffy pillows and a few nice blankets of varying weights and textures.

KANGA: Use whatever you like, Dear. I'll see you in the morning.

She hands me a glass of warm milk, and hops off to another room somewhere in the tree.

Kanga's so sweet. She reminds me of Gran. I miss her. I hope she's doing alright by herself back at home.

It's hard to fit nicely on this sofa, but I manage. I curl myself up with some of Kanga's softest blankets and drift right off to sleep.

2/2 Nina 2012/12/29(Sat)16:31 No. 481095 ID: 25312f
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RABBIT: Good morning, Sleepyhead!

I wake to find Rabbit standing over me, with a huge bowl full of fresh vegetables.

RABBIT: I made you a breakfast salad.

KANGA: Rabbit wanted to surprise you, Dear.

RABBIT: I hope I didn't wake you.

NINA: No... Well, I mean, you did, but I'm glad you did! That's so sweet of you!

RABBIT: Don't mention it. After you saved my honey yesterday, I decided you deserved a bit of something special.

It's absolutely delicious! I didn't even know that carrots and lettuce could be this fresh!

NINA: Thank you. Thank you both, so much.

KANGA: Don't mention it, Dear.

RABBIT: Besides, it's the least we could do. You're leaving today, aren't you?

KANGA: It doesn't seem fair, you've only just got here. But when Christopher Robin says that things have to be a certain way, well...

RABBIT: It doesn't really make much sense to disagree. We'd all be kind of lost without him.

KANGA: That's very true. And anyway, I'm sure you'll be able to come back and visit sometimes.

Aww, no. I almost forgot.

NINA: Do either of you know what time it is?

They both look at a sweet little cuckoo clock on Kanga's wall. For a few moments they are silent, and then look at each other, as if silently conferring.

RABBIT: It's breakfast time.

KANGA: A little bit after wake-up time, but nowhere near time for tea.

NINA: What does that mean?

ROO: It means Christopher Robin won't be back until forever!

NINA: What?

KANGA: It just seems like forever because you're so young, Roo. He'll probably be back sometime between lunchtime and suppertime.

So... I have... I don't know how long. Any thoughts? Is there anything I should do until Christopher Robin returns? And when he does return, what should I say? I just can't figure out what's going on around here, and I'm afraid I won't have much time left to do it.

Well, we have no solid leads of any kind to follow up on. All we know is that Christopher Robin seems more interested in protecting his turf from you that in looking for danger (assuming he's just been obstructive, and he's not actually complicit). He doesn't want to be marginalized or diminished in his private world. Which is pretty funny actually, seeing as how he was a pretty periphery character to begin with, and became steadily more so as the series progressed.

Maybe we should just ask him about it when you next see him? You're not sure why, but he's been giving you unwelcoming looks since you first showed up. Like you've done something wrong! And really, you just want to help. I mean, he invited you in, didn't he? So what's the problem.

The biggest thing we have to go on is that the ring spell sent you here, but you haven't felt the vault close. That implies there's still a wrong to be righted (although it's no certain. It's not as if we got much in the way of instructions).

...maybe take a flyover of the forest before he shows? If there's anything big out of whack, it might be visible from above the treeline. Kind of a hail Mary though, and it didn't work last time either.

I wonder if the problem is with Christopher Robin himself? The animals have all kind of implied he shouldn't be crossed, and always gets his way when he wants it. Maybe there's something in his behavior or mindset that will threaten this place if it's not corrected?

Hmm... Tricky tricky. Poke around, keep your head up and your eyes open. We'll see what Christopher Robin is like when he gets back, and I agree that it's a good idea to ask him why he's so suspicious of us. Aside from that, not much more we can do.

Well, go ahead and do a flyover, but before you leave assure Piglet that he won't have to worry about any woozles today.

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>>481101
>>481109
Taking a flyover might actually be a really good idea. I saw a good chunk of the forest while I was looking for honey, but I was kind of busy worrying about not getting stung by bees.

NINA: Alright. I'm heading out, if that's alright with you.

KANGA: That's fine. Just don't get hurt.

RABBIT: We'll see you later, Nina.

I head out the door and mount my broom.

NINA: Lackipo nikrif scrumpet leech!

I fly over the tops of the trees. From really high up, I notice something weird about this forest. It's basically rectangular, with just... basically white nothingness on all sides. It's really strange looking.

I fly to the edge of the treeline, but it's like there's an invisible wall separating the forest and the whiteness.

I fly all over the forest (I think it's larger than 100 acres), but I don't see anything that gives me that same creepy vibe as that Elvis record did.

I circle the woods a few more times, before returning to the ground.

Suddenly, I hear a voice behind me.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Hello, Nina.

NINA: Oh. Umm... Hi, Christopher Robin.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: I just got back from school. By the way, what were you doing just now?

NINA: Oh, just flying over the Hundred Acre Wood. It's rather large.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You were flying on a broomstick?

NINA: Oh, umm... yes, yes I was.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Interesting. Anyway, I guess it's time for you to go.

>>481107
NINA: Wait. You've been suspicious of me ever since I got here. Which I don't understand, since you're the one who invited me to play. Christopher Robin, why don't you want me in your Hundred Acre Wood?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You're so clever, why haven't you figured it out?

NINA: What do you mean?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: When you first showed up in my nursery, I thought you just came to play. But you didn't. You're here because you think there's something wrong with my forest. I don't know what it is you think is wrong, but whatever it is, you think that you can fix it, and that I can't.

NINA: I'm not sure....

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You have your fancy magic, and your gun, so you think you can just run around and save the day, right?

NINA: Well, I...

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: This is my world, Nina. I made it for myself and my friends.

He looks like he might actually cry.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: You grown-ups think you're so clever. You think you can come in here and take my world away from me. You think you can just run everything because you're so clever. Well, you can't. This is my world. It isn't my dad's, and it certainly isn't yours. You don't even know the first thing about it, do you?

NINA: Well, I know my ring wouldn't have brought me here if this world wasn't in danger. Is there something you aren't telling me, Christopher Robin?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Nothing you need to know. Nothing I can't handle. Now I'd really like it if you left, Nina.

He grabs my hands and closes his eyes, and suddenly, we're back in his nursery.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Now, leave. Leave the way you came.

NINA: What if I refuse?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Then I'll tell my dad, and he'll call the police.

NINA: Whoa, whoa, whoa. There's no need for that.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Then get out! Get out now! I don't care where you go, just get out of here. Use that ring of yours, I know you can.

NINA: How...

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: I told you, it's my world.

Before I have time to react, he grabs my hand. For only a moment, he holds my ring and closes his eyes. Before I know what happens, he taps my ring three times and turns it, letting go of my hand before he gets pulled out of the world with me.

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I didn't even know someone else could do that. I'm actually really scared.

But he's not with me anymore. I've been pulled somewhere else.

It's just a tiny room, with five doors. Over each door is a blank telly monitor, except one. That one has a telly monitor with a picture of my own face on it.

There's a speaker on the ceiling of this room, and it starts playing a message.

MINNIE: This is a pre-recorded message. This world requires that you change your shape. Our automated system will allow for the most pleasant possible transformation experience. If each of you would report to your designated changing room, we'll get the process started.

The doors slide open. I don't see any other options, so I go into the room meant for me.

In the room, there are two long, slender racks. One is labelled "Rifle," and the other is labelled "Broomstick." There is also a closet with empty hangers, and a small chest labelled "Jewelry and other miscellany." There is also a computer terminal, and a sign that reads, "Nina, please keep your ring on your finger. Deposit all other items, and they will be quickly returned to you upon your return to your human form. Thanks!"

Suddenly, the computer terminal springs to life.

DAISY: Hello, Nina. This message has been pre-recorded. After depositing your items, please select one of the following forms.

Images on the screen display several different animal species. The list is as follows:

Squirrel
Fox
Rabbit
Badger
Deer
Raccoon
Bluebird
Woodpecker
Robin
Moose
Owl
Mouse
Bear
Mole
Weasel
Skunk
Dove

What? I don't even understand.... I guess I'm going to have to choose something. Which should I be?

I'm definitely anxious about leaving my things behind. I guess I don't have a choice. I just feel really awkward, especially about... well, you know. But I guess if I'm going to be an animal of some sort, it won't really matter.

I'm just really nervous, is all.

there was nothing wrong with the hundred acre woods, there was something wrong with HIS world. you appeared in the real world not in the hundred acre woods. if there was problem there you would of went there straight away.


anyway, try "query: need for transformation"

Fox! Nimble and sneaky.

>>481151
I wish we'd had a chance to respond to some of that. I mean yes, it sort of makes sense the spoiled god-child would be upset at some external person with all these extra powers rushing in to save the day, or at someone try to disrupt "his" world. It's insulting, and kind of Mary Sueish.

But you're not the Mary Sue rushing in to save other people's worlds with your superpowers! Last time your magic wasn't even relevant to the problem- all you really did was notice the problem, nudge some people in the right direction, and ultimately used the universe's own resources and people to resolve it. It's about trying to work with people, not supplanting them.

If I had to guess, it sounds like the grown ups of his world (his Dad?) have already taken some kind of action against his play world.

Maybe we'll be back someday? Or he really will handle it? Oh well, only time will tell.

>Choose a form
...you're a witch, and you can't even chose cat? Where's the fun in that?

I guess I'll say Woodpecker. You retain flight, and we can rap things on the head if they get uppity.

I'll say choose skunk, that spray of theirs is one hell of a defense.

Fox works

Maybe Christopher Robin wasn't doing well in school? Doesn't matter at this point.

Going to vote fox.

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>>481232
You're exactly right. I would have explained all of that to him, if I had time. He didn't give me any time to respond. He clearly wanted me gone, and wanted me gone fast. I think there's something he wasn't telling me, and it makes me really upset. I sincerely do hope I can go back, someday. I hope Kanga and Rabbit are alright.

Wait, Mickey said I could revisit any world I've already been to, as long as it's still there. Maybe I could pay them a visit sometime? I guess I should be focusing more on the matter at hand for now, though.

Oh my gosh, this is so embarrassing! I guess whoever you are, though, you're just voices in my head. So I guess I shouldn't be embarrassed. I just get the feeling that I'm being watched. This is so strange!

I place my gun on the rifle rack, and I place my broom on the broom rack. I open the chest and put in my necklace and my headband.

I kick off my shoes and socks and put them on the floor in the closet, and then leave my clothes hanging on the hangers.

>>481179
>>481251
I am rather fond of foxes. Alright, here goes nothing....

I tap the icon of a fox on the touch screen.

DAISY: You have selected FOX. Is that correct?

I tap a little green button saying "YES."

DAISY: Remain still.

A beam of light shoots out of the computer terminal. It's actually really hot, like when you stand really close to the fireplace. I feel myself... changing. My spine feels like is curving, and I'm forced down on all fours. I can feel my feet getting longer, until I can only stand on tiptoe. I can feel a tail growing, and the whole shape of my face changing.

DAISY: You are now a fox. Prepare to enter the next world.

Suddenly, the computer terminal slides to one side, and a large, black hole appears in the wall.

DAISY: Please step into the portal.

Again, there's no other way out of the room, so I follow the instruction. This is so weird, being a fox! I still have my ring on, but it's more like a little silver bracelet now.

I close my eyes as I step through the portal.

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When I open them again, I find myself in a lush forest. It's so beautiful! The colors are just so vibrant! There's a small lake in front of me, and snow-capped mountains in the distance. I look back, and the portal is gone.

I notice an old woman in a fur robe, slowly walking towards me.

???: The spirits have told me of your travels. No, no need to answer; I don't speak Fox. But allow me to guide you. You must travel to where the light touches the earth.

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She draws a picture on the ground of a mountain, with lights swirling above it.

???: That is where you will find what you're looking for. I know of a group that is heading there as well. They will be here, soon. You might want to consider travelling with them. This world has been... especially dangerous lately. But then, I guess that's why you're here, isn't it?

Wow, this is wonderful. This old woman seems to know exactly who I am and why I'm here. It's also nice to have some direction for once! But what about this party of hers? Should I wait for them? Might be a good idea, actually, since I have no idea where this mountain is even supposed to be.

It's also extremely disconcerting that I can't answer any of this woman's questions. I'm not entirely sure how to get around that.

...Are we in Avatar: The last Airbender?

Oh, please, please let that be the case.

>modesty
Don't worry, didn't see a thing. :p

>It's also extremely disconcerting that I can't answer any of this woman's questions. I'm not entirely sure how to get around that.
Well, you didn't pick a form that can write, and I doubt she knows morse code.

There's there's the old Sning 1-2-3 system though! One for yes, two for no, three for uncertainty, complex answers, or inability to answer, etc. So you can respond to direct questions with blinks, or paw taps, nods, tail wags, or whatever.

There's head nodding / shaking for yes/no too, but the meaning isn't the same in all cultures, and it doesn't give you the third option.

>should we wait?
Sure, let's. If the past two worlds were any indication, finding a way to work with the natives is how you fix things. That's what went right the first time, and wrong with Christopher Robin.

>Mickey said I could revisit any world I've already been to, as long as it's still there.
Well, hopefully. I was worried Christopher Robin might be able to keep you out. And even if you could pop back immediately, I don't think it would go over well. We have to give him the time to cool down if we're going to make a convincing second approach.

way did we need to become an animal when people exist here?

>>481362
Uh... interdimensional shape tariff?

Nina 2012/12/30(Sun)21:18 No. 481378 ID: 25312f
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>>481354
The only problem is, I'm not entirely sure how I would explain the system to her. In theory, it sounds excellent, but...

???: They're here!

I look in the direction she's pointing, and I see three figures moving through the trees towards us. There's a man in furs carrying a spear, a large bear, and a small bear cub.

???: So good to see you, boys! This is the one I was telling you about, the one who's here to help with our little Windigo problem.

The human smiles widely.

DENAHI: Thanks, Tanana! Hey, there. My name's Denahi.

TANANA: He's my apprentice. He'll be going with you, to help you contact the spirits when you reach the mountain.

DENAHI: It's very nice to meet you, ummm... Miss.

NINA: It's nice to meet you, too.

DENAHI: Umm... sorry, I can't speak to animals.

The big bear laughs.

???: Sorry! Tanana said you'd be from another world. Animals can't talk to humans.

NINA: But we can talk to each other, right?

The bear cub runs up to me, looking very excited.

???: We sure can! I'm so glad we're having another friend on this adventure!

KENAI: Now, Koda, don't get too excited. You know it's going to be dangerous.

KODA: Come on, Kenai! Aren't you excited to see all our friends at the Salmon Run?

KENAI: I hope so, Koda. I hope they're even still around. You know the windigos have made everything...

KODA: Yeah, yeah, I know. Are you going to help fight them?

NINA: Fight? I... I guess... Wait, what are Windigos?

KENAI: Trouble.

DENAHI: Man, I wish I knew what you guys were talking about.

TANANA: You four had better get a move on. I'm going back to the village, to check on everybody. Good luck.

She leaves, leaving the four of us.

KODA: Hey, what's your name, anyway?

NINA: Oh, I'm Nina.

KODA: Nice to meet you, Nina! Now, let's go!

NINA: Where are we going, anyway?

KENAI: Don't worry. We know the way. Just stay with us. If we're lucky, we won't run into any Windigos.

Kenai grunts, and Denahi starts walking.

DENAHI: I guess we're ready to go, then?

We walk through the forest for a while, until Koda starts nervously sniffing the air.

KODA: Do you guys smell that?

DENAHI: What is it? Do you smell something?

KENAI: Yeah, Koda, I smell it, too. Get down!

Koda hides in a bush. Oh... Oh, goodness, what on earth is that smell? It smells like vinegar and rotting flesh!

DENAHI: Windigo!

He brandishes his spear, and Kenai stands in a ferocious position.

Suddenly, a squirrel jumps down from a branch above us. But it certainly isn't a normal squirrel.

It looks as if bits of its body are bubbling, melting, black holes. It's one of the most terrifying things I've ever seen in my life.

DENAHI: Don't let it touch you, or you'll become one of them!

Wait, WHAT!? What on earth am I supposed to do!? How am I supposed to fight this thing? I'm terrified! What do I do what do I do what do I do!?

>The only problem is, I'm not entirely sure how I would explain the system to her. In theory, it sounds excellent, but...
The only thing to do is respond when a question is asked, and hope the person you're working enough is smart enough to ask "That means yes/no?".

>>481353
...I have no idea where we are now.

>WHAT!? What on earth am I supposed to do!? How am I supposed to fight this thing?
Hmm. Turning it into a bunny would make it bigger, actually. That's not a help.

Throw the bad luck spell at it and get the hell out of the way? Or if it works, jump on a branch or log and fly it like a broomstick?

>>481380
Brother Bear.

The hunter is the big bear's brother, the little cub is the adopted brother, magic in this place turned Kenai into the bear, and the salmon run is on the way to the mountain.

OH GOD DON'T TRY TO FIGHT RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.

Throw a Bad Luck spell on it but stay the hell away. Maybe throw rocks at it.

well fuck, if only you had a GUN. seriously what the hell are with these rules? you are a inter-dimensional traveler. breaking the rules is the entire point of getting one of those! getting something and then removing it;s advantage is completely pointless, they may as well did this shit themselves.

Zombies. What a terrible night to have a curse lack opposible thumbs.

Interestingly, windigos/wendigos actually do appear in native american mythology as rotting monsters associated with hunger, greed, winter and cannibalism, rather than the modern bigfoot-like version.
Considering the spear and all, the transformation is probably some sort of tech-level non-interference thing.

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>>481386
That's... kind of strange. Good to know, though.

>>481380
Unfortunately, the broomstick spell only works on actual broomsticks. But I'll try the Bad Luck Spell.

NINA: Windigo, your life will become as sour as vinegar!

I'm... I'm not sure if it worked. It doesn't look like anything's happening.

>>481387
I pick up a rock in my jaws and give it a toss.

2/4 Nina 2013/01/03(Thu)02:17 No. 481972 ID: 25312f
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Well, that was unexpected!

Somehow, the rock managed to not only hit the Windigo, but it hit it square on the head and knocked it out. Either that was the luckiest toss in the history of the multiverse, or that Bad Luck Spell is absolutely exceptional.

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I run away, but not before I see Denahi impale the Windgo with his spear. It crumples into what appears to be ash.

KODA: Is it gone?

KENAI: Yeah, Koda. You can come out now.

DENAHI: I'm glad that's over with. That was a great throw!

I know he can't understand me, so I don't bother responding.

DENAHI: Does anyone smell any more Windigos?

Kenai sniffs the air and shakes his head. I don't smell anything, either.

DENAHI: Good. I guess we'll keep walking, then.

We all walk in a rather tight formation for what seems like hours. We keep Koda in the center, just in case more Windigos appear.

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Suddenly, the ground makes a loud, creaking sound beneath our feet, and falls under our weight. We find ourselves at the bottom of a very large pit.

DENAHI: A pitfall? Seriously!?

NINA: What just happened?

KODA: It's some kind of human trap. Right, Kenai?

KENAI: Yeah. It's a pitfall. Some hunter must have left it before the Windigos came.

Denahi jabs his spear at the wall of the pit and tries to climb out, but it really isn't working.

KODA: How are we going to get out of here, Kenai?

KENAI: I don't know, Koda.

This is pathetic. We managed to kill a super-dangerous creature with nothing more than a rock and a spear, and then we fall into a hole! How do you propose we escape?

Make a pyramid. Bear on the bottom, man on the bear, cub being held by the bear, you on top.

Then again I kinda doubt this pit is more than 12 feet deep so maybe just Denahi being lifted by Kenai would work. I mean, whoever dug it needed to get out again, and ladders much bigger than 12 feet are really unwieldy.

Hmm. Yeah, a pyramid could probably get the smaller 2 or 3 of you out. The problem is how you're supposed to get the bear up afterwards!

Well the bear just needs a ladder himself. a sturdy enough branch or bunch of branches would work.

Spears are kind of like brooms, can you do something with that to escape?

We'd have to tie some straw to one end, but I guess pine needles could work just as well? We'd still have to get out of the pit to collect them, then find some bark to use as a connector, but flying spear seems plausible.

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>>481977
>>481985
>>481986
We could give it a try.

NINA: We could always form a pyramid.

KENAI: Hmm... That could work.

NINA: If you lift Denahi, Denahi could probably get Koda and I out of the hole. Denahi could proabably climb out, and then we could help you.

KENAI: It's worth a try.

Kenai scoops Denahi onto his shoulders and stands up tall on two legs.

DENAHI: Aah! what are you--? Oh... I get it!

Denahi and Kenai stoop down to pick me up, and Koda climbs up to Denahi's head and out of the hole. When standing upright, Kenai and Denahi are tall enough to lift me out of the pit, as well.

Suddenly, Denahi leaps off of Kenai's shoulders, planting his spear into the edge of the hole and allowing himself to jump a little further. He pulls his spear out of the ground, and is standing outside of the pit.

KENAI: Now, can I get a little help here?

DENAHI: We can't just leave Kenai in that pit.

NINA: Koda, let's go get something to help Kenai climb out.

KODA: Like what?

NINA: Some branches or something, maybe?

KODA: How about that?

He points towards a fallen log. It looks pretty heavy, but it should be long enough to get Kenai out of the hole.

Denahi sees Koda's gesturing.

DENAHI: I don't know... But we have to try.

With the three of us all pushing, we manage to get one end of the log into the pit in no time at all, and Kenai climbs out of the pit as well.

DENAHI: That was really dumb. Don't worry, I'll be on the lookout for more traps from now on.

We walk, quietly keeping our eyes peeled for Windigos and traps for quite a while, until the forest gradually begins to recede. As night falls, we come to a large series of caves, all made of ice. It looks gorgeous under the twinkling stars. The sky here is so clear, you can see forever.

Whoa... what is that?

It must be the Aurora Borealis. All of the colors are so beautiful, almost as far as the eye can see. It takes my breath away.

My three companions look up at the swirling colors, as if waiting for something to happen.

KODA: Do you think the spirits know what's happening down here?

KENAI: I think they do, Koda.

KODA: Why don't they help, then? I'm tired of the Windigos, Kenai.

KENAI: I don't know, Koda. But I'm sure we'll find out when we reach the mountain where the lights touch the earth.

NINA: Maybe it has something to do with why I'm here?

KENAI: Probably. Anyway, it's getting pretty late. We should probably rest for the night.

DENAHI: Are you three just going to stand there talking all night? Let's bed down, already.

I share a laugh with the three bears, and Kenai playfully rubs Denahi's hair.

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The bears lead us into the ice cave, and Kenai points out a particularly soft bit of ground.

KODA: We rest here all the time before going to the Salmon Run.

KENAI: We should be safe, here.

DENAHI: I don't know about you guys, but I'm beat. I'll see you in the morning.

The two bears bid the man a nonverbal good-night, and we all curl up comfortably.

I'm having a hard time sleeping, though. I think we all might be. I don't think any of them are asleep, either.

It's just nice to be able to take a break from the constant fear for a moment. It's absolutely exhausting.

You should probably arrange watch shifts with the others, in case any windigos show up later.

Well, you're relatively safe now, and worrying needlessly won't help anything.

I wonder though, are these things a part of this world? Or are they the external threat you've come to remove? I guess we'll find out...

In this world, humans are transformed into animals as a way of teaching them to appreciate all life. Well, one human. A bear actually. Brother bear as his adopted cub called him. Uh, and he had to travel to a cliff what hits the aurora directly, to change back I think? I can't stand stories about clumsy father figures with a heart of gold stuck taking care of some young child who won't leave him alone, so someone else will have to fill you in.

Nina 2013/01/08(Tue)04:38 No. 483504 ID: 25312f
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>>483197
That actually sounds like a pretty good idea.

NINA: You're all still awake, right?

KODA: Yeah, can't sleep. I'm scared.

KENAI: It's alright, Koda. It's going to be alright.

DENAHI: Huh? Well, glad to see I'm not the only one who can't sleep.

NINA: Do you think we could organize watch shifts? It's just that I'm really worried about the Windigos.

KENAI: That's not a bad idea. I'll go first, alright? You stay here with Koda.

DENAHI: Kenai, where are you going? Oh... Oh, I see. I'll take the watch when you're done, Kenai.

NINA: Sounds good. I'll go after you, then.

DENAHI: Yes, Miss, I think I know what you said. I'll tell you when it's your turn.

Kenai walks to the mouth of the ice cave, watching. Denahi curls up and tries to go back to sleep. But Koda looks really scared. He comes over to me, and lays against me.

NINA: Are you alright, Koda?

KODA: I'm just scared, Nina. What if we don't make it to the Salmon Run? What if those monsters....

NINA: Don't worry. I'll protect you. Once we get to the mountain, we should be fine, right?

KODA: But that trip's gonna take two more days! Anything could happen in two days.

What do I say? I've never had someone depend on me for so much, at least not like this. He's so young to have to deal with... well, whatever's going on here. And how can I promise to protect him when I'm not even sure I can protect myself? I'm scared, too. I'm at a loss for what to say or do.

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Tell him you're scared too.

Well, honestly, it's not as if we can guarantee safety. But well, we're in this together. And it's important. And you have to believe you were sent here for a reason. So everything should work out right, right?