GoldeKlovr 2016/03/30(Wed)20:31 No. 712631 ID: e4347a
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>>711990
Remarkably, that worked. A window popped up saying "Attach DIAGNOSTICS card to extended card-drive" just as something came out of the device. Should I put the doll's card onto it?

>>712208
Hm? I suppose it'd be worth knowing; I call to Cinnamon, asking what she is doing. She said that there's something in the door's "hinge" so she's trying to figure out what it is.

>>712631
Find out what's in the door. Could be useful to us

I'd also say find out what she found. Maybe ask her for a description of it.

Go ahead and insert the card... cautiously.

GoldeKlovr 2016/04/04(Mon)22:14 No. 713969 ID: 8cc125
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>>713854
The card has been put in the card-drive... a window pops up, "Diagnosing". Soon it comes up with two lines of text, "Unknown object is blocking tambour door." and "Unknown object removed... proceeding to open the door." I think Cinnamon finally figured out what it was in the door.

>>713734
>>713717
Cinnamon responds: "It's some kind of rock, probably off a beach or something."

Sounds promising.

Well, Does the Device tells you how much progress has been done?

Perhaps you should check on the vent one last time, just to see if anything changed.

>>713969
Make sure to tell her to be careful, warn her that this place has seemingly no rules and that you never know when a boring rock might bite her.

GoldeKlovr 2016/04/14(Thu)19:30 No. 716600 ID: eef9d7
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>>714217
The device had finished its task almost immediately. There was barely any
time to wait it was so fast. Something like that would be marvelous in
the world of home computers... Anyways,

You guys seem to have some sneaking suspicion that there's something in
these vents. I'll check on it once more for you, but I doubt anything else
will come of it.

.
.
.

There's some noise for sure, but it sounds like a mouse. Mice are common
in the HALL, and often times they're attracted to rotting fruits. Someone
must've left a pear in there or something. I'm not too concerned about it.

>>714602
Cinnamon shoots me a concerned glance, potential dangers don't seem to
sit well with her. She probably needs some adjustments to this place,
I know I needed a few when I ended up here. It's always hell when you
enter for the first time, I don't think anyone's ever been dropped into
heaven here.

Go see what's beyond the door then.

>>716600
>rotting fruits
I really do wonder what the goop leaking from that doll was.

Welp, there doesn't seem to be a better choice than grouping up with Cinnamon and going through that freshly opened door

GoldeKlovr 2016/04/21(Thu)23:00 No. 718319 ID: f9c17a
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>>716615
>>716962
It's not quite open just yet, but I'll skip that step for you as it's pretty quick.
After the door starts to open up, I make my way to the lower portion of the segment to regroup with Cinnamon and we make our way to the next segment.

This new segment has a set of stairs (on the far side of the room), one large window and some strange looking space on the outside. It looks like several bits of metal connected together in some sort of ball-joint fashion. Aside from the room's decor, Malachite also happens to be here. He's napping from the looks of things, probably near REM even. Cinnamon, of course, hasn't met Malachite, though. It's probably a good idea to introduce them to each other.

"Who is this creep?"
That'd be Malachite.
"Wha-Oh, hey Andrew. I see you've got a new friend, and one that isn't drowsy." (Thank god the guy woke up so quickly)
Yeah, this is Cinnamon, I found her a few segments ago.

The two begin to converse at that point... I didn't really pay much attention to that conversation at all, to be honest. I stared off into the strange metal structure outside. The whole thing felt colossus, as if it could house several galaxies inside of itself. This isn't something I've seen before at all, and it's piqued my interest. Just what is that?

>>718319
What if each one of those balls is a room/set of rooms (inside some sort of hammerspace dimension)?

Yeah that's probably the structure of the Hall.

>>718319
Woah, is that the Hall?
That's pretty fu- I mean, frickin', hypnotic.

Or it could be just some kind of random thing that The hall decided to throw at us, This wouldn't be the first time.

So, How is Malachite doing?

GoldeKlovr 2016/04/24(Sun)19:32 No. 718911 ID: f9c17a
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>>718361
>>718372
>>718541
It's possible... but you never know in this place. It could be anything from a living being to a trippy sculpture.

>>718541
I appreciate that you caught yourself on that.

>>718635
Malachite looks up and says: "Well, aside from normal travel and harvest, I met a traveler. I didn't catch their name, but I knew that they were a writer. If I didn't know any better, I'd suspect that they had to write to keep their blood flowing. Needless to say, they were an odd, tired person."

Tired... huh.

"Say, Cinnamon, do you know much about REM?" Cinnamon turns to Malachite looking like she heard an explosion, "Well, I know that it involves Rapid Eye Movement, and it's what causes dreams or something like that, but beyond that, I don't know much else." Malachite shakes his head.

...What is with you right now?

>>718911
I'm sure you plan on doing this, but ask (politely/in a way that won't get you in his bad side) whats going on with malachite.

I want to say "lets go help him!" but i guess we need to know whats going on first.

Check if he has any new stuff for sale (or restock on utilities).

GoldeKlovr 2016/04/24(Sun)20:23 No. 718919 ID: f9c17a
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Whoops I forgot to put 1/2 in subject...

As I thought about what Malachite had asked Cinnamon, I remembered something: He had asked me this before, at least one thousand segments ago. Why is he bringing up REM again?

>>718916
Probably best, but I don't think Malachite even has much of a bad side. I confront him about this REM talk, hoping for some answers. "It's nothing you should worry too much about yet. You're still on the first branch of the HALL. However, once you go down those stairs, you'll more than likely remember what it really is." Cryptic as ever, I see... Ugh.

As for his stock, Malachite has nothing on him. "When I'm traveling I can't exactly keep my bad out, I can only bring it out in Checkpoints. It's just something us Merchants are forced to do." Cinnamon looks over after he finishes saying this and raises an eyebrow, "Next you're going to tell me you have to wear that mask, aren't you?" Malachite chuckles a bit, "Well, you're right, I have to wear this mask lest I be stoned to death."

And with that Cinnamon's eyes widen, and she turns to the window. Seems that she's not a fan of violence.

So wait, You never explored the hall in deep? Anyway, what is that thing that's behind Malachite?

Also... Can Cinnamon See us as you do? If so, Hi Cinnamon!

GoldeKlovr 2016/05/01(Sun)18:43 No. 720362 ID: 31fcff
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>>719171
I haven't been able to get too far in the HALL, no. Various things have been preventing me from doing so. Things like a lack of sleep and the fact that the damn thing is always changing. It's like a weird maze at times if you take too long and you'll get a different result or if you go back and forth something will be slightly different, but I digress. The machine behind Malachite looks like some sort of scanner, but I'm not entirely sure. I ask Malachite what it does to which he responds: "That's what I was trying to figure out, this machine wasn't here before... and I know each segment on this level like the back of my hand. I believe it's supposed to be a map?" Malachite turns to look at the machine again, "The hard part is figuring out how to activate it. I've tried pressing both of the buttons, but none of them do anything". He slouches down and sighs as if he's been at this for hours. Perhaps you have to put your handprint on the machine? Malachite chuckles, "I've tried that too, but it didn't work either." Huh...

Cinnamon *can* see and hear you. In fact, that's probably how she knew I was the "protagonist" now that I think about it. Though, for some reason, she doesn't seem comfortable with you guys at all... odd.

>>720362
Hey what's that on the wall?

Perhaps this is her first encounter with us. Say, had you ever noticed us yourself before you started coming to the Hall?

Oh... Ok... If she feels uncomfortable with me nearby... I will just stand aside... I'm sorry to have bothered Cinnamon...

Also, There seems to be some kind of a note Behind you.

GoldeKlovr 2016/05/08(Sun)20:14 No. 721945 ID: 5ae0cb
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>>720407
>>720644
Perhaps she hasn't had any experience with the audience or perhaps, she only has had poor experiences a different audience group.
As for your question, "95e6c0", I did notice you guys earlier. Though, your presence was marginally weaker then.

>>720364
>>720644
There's a note on the wall behind us. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a notice. "Some of you may have noticed there's a new machine in the connectors. Do not be alarmed, we have added it to allow a means of 'researching seen objects'. If you're ever confused about new additions you've come across, or should you have missed something before (and have finally found it) you can bring up a 'page' on the object. However, as of yet, the machine only covers 'discovered minerals'. We will be adding more features as we go on. Take care." The author of this notice goes unlisted...

So we can use this machine to look things up, sort of like a Wikipedia page. Might come in handy as time goes on. Cinnamon puts her hands on her hips and pouts. "Doesn't give us anything good to start with, though."

Maybe try holding the Garnet Stone near it. I dunno if it'll react to the garnet. Maybe the top grid-y part scans things? Or is that where info appear...?

>>721945
Scan everything you've got, then.

>>722336
Agreed, we might have something with identifiable minerals in it.

Well, Malachite, looks like we found out what this thing is supposed to be, what are you going to do now? Also, any idea on who left this note here?

>>721945
Scan yourself

GoldeKlovr 2016/05/18(Wed)22:36 No. 724367 ID: 7947df
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>>723197
Judging by what the other members of the audience want, I'll be scanning things. And no, I have no idea who could've written that note.

>>722336
>>722448
>>721983
The Trash Lid, Knife, and Telescope come up as "Mixed components". The description and usage of each item is a jumbled mess of characters. However, the Garnet Stone has a proper page for it. The page not only shows its name, but where it stands on "Moh's Scale", and what the stone can be used for. Interesting... never knew a Garnet could restore energy.

>>723318
It comes up with an error message: "Error 4-0xFFF0BDDB". "Time to contact the useless tech support..." Malachite cackles

Maybe it works like a battery for a machine or something.

Just in case though, try rubbing it like a genie lamp!

>>724367
>restore energy
Might want to hold on to that, bud, could be very useful
Holy crap, is he going to learn how to use eldritch magics?

Anyone have any theories about MoH scale means? Perhaps Magic of Hall?

>>724572
Mohs scale is to measure a mineral's hardness.

>>724417
Let's summon a genie!

GoldeKlovr 2016/05/27(Fri)00:30 No. 726281 ID: 74e34e
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Ignore the fact that the bag phased out of existence for a couple updates. I guess I wasn't paying attention.

>>724417
>>724670
Unfortunately, it does not summon a genie. Only disappointment. Malachite gives me a strange look for trying to do that.

>>724572
Given the description, yeah, it sounds very useful... if only we knew how to "use" it.

Do you still have your telescope? Seems like one of the bubbles outside has a window too and seems like there's something in it.

Turn around and check it!

Think there's someone in one of the bubbles out there waving to us. Let's wave back to them.

GoldeKlovr 2016/06/04(Sat)17:43 No. 727839 ID: 4b1e09
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>>726289
Unfortunately, the telescope doesn't zoom in very far. Aside from being able to peer through some illusions, it's about as useful as a toy telescope when it comes to looking at things from a distance. Darn.

>>726330
I give the distant man (or woman, heck if I know) a wave. Not entirely sure if they saw it, as they just walked away. A turn back to the room I reside in and give a good look at the telescope. This thing would be marginally more useful if it didn't *just* pull a Lens of Truth and instead could also work as a normal telescope. Then again, distance isn't a common thing here from what I've seen so far. Hmm.

As I continue to stare at the telescope I sense someone is coming closer to me. "So is there anything else worth looking at here?"

Maybe give a quick check with the telescope, while it's out, of that emblem above the door. If nothing happens, then yeah, I'd say we can move on.

Also maybe do an inventory check. I usually ctrl+F for the word "inventory" when I want to figure out what we're carrying. Last time we got an update on that with that word was when we met Cinnamon.

Well, If we are to move on, Ask malachite what is he going to do now if he does know who left the note or the machine here... Also is he alright? He seemed like he was tired in >>726281

GoldeKlovr 2016/06/14(Tue)00:33 No. 729595 ID: 447408
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>>727847
That sounds like a decent idea. The emblem is very similar to that of the one on the telescope, so I imagine that something will come of this. I take a deep breath before I look at it with the telescope. The emblem is surrounded by several hearts... huh. That's familiar.

As for my inventory...
I am currently carrying: Knife, Books, Bag, Telescope, Garnet Stone, Trash Lid, Wide Mask

>>728222
Malachite gets up and meanders over to myself and Cinnamon. "Well, I'll probably tag along for a bit longer, but don't expect this to be a regular thing," He says while, of course, chortling loudly. "Nothing is a regular thing with you..." I mutter under my breath. I ask him if he knows anything about the person behind the note, "Well, not really, but I most certainly can guess."

With the conversation ended in an awkward silence, I turned my attention back to the hearts. What I hadn't noticed before was the characters on both sides of each heart... A and S. On top of that, there was one half a heart with only A on it. The whole thing is strange. "You gotta vocalize everything, don't you?" Cinnamon has been listening to everything I just said, apparently... "Of course I did, you aren't really quiet at all." Cinnamon shifts her hips from side to side, trying to find a comfortable position to stand in, "Now, you mentioned hearts and letters, right? I'll assume you found that with your telescope. However, the important question is who left those there?" I respond with "That's what I was wondering". She stares up at the ceiling for a bit and looks down with a big grin on her face, "That 'A' wouldn't be for 'Andrew' would it?" I... don't think so. I've never been in any kind of relationship before.

Looks like that was shocking to Cinnamon.

>>729595
Well, taking all info we have so far, the possibilities are:

A. You have amnesia/lost a few memories, and don't recall a past relationship. VERY unlikely. so far you seem to be a mentally healthy individual, even on this crazy world.

B. Someone has a crush on you/you have a secret admirer who might possibly know that you were going to be/go through here

C. Its someone else. i also think its a bit unlikely, with you being the protagonist and all that.

Personally i think you should say something like "Who knows, maybe i have a secret admirer." to cinnamon. Lighten up the mood a bit.

I wonder if she is shocked that you never been in a relationship, or shocked about something else related.

>>729619
Just a minor fix: By "even on this crazy world" i actually meant "even if you live on this crazy world".

Plenty of people would have gone mad if they lived on a crazy place like the hall.

The person across the way left in >>727839 but I guess they're back in >>729595? Is this intentional or a mistake?

I guess that's everything for this room... onward! (cautiously)

--Actually, odd question, but was Malachite always a Hall merchant?

>>729595
>Huh... that's familiar
Hey, bud, how much DO you remember? What do you mean by familiar?

>>727839
I don't suppose, assuming that the 'A' really is for 'Andrew', that the 'S' just might belong to... whoever that is way off in the distance that you (or we, for that matter) can hardly see?

1/2 GoldeKlovr 2016/06/22(Wed)01:01 No. 731422 ID: 447408
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>>729619
>>729918
I'm certain it has nothing to do with me. As for it seeming familiar... I recall seeing something similar before. A while before you guys came... I think then it was C & M. I recall that the area around that marking was decrepit, and was surrounded by cut marks and rotten food. Cinnamon shuffles forwards a bit, "'C and M', huh? I think I know something of that. I believe I know the two who wrote that." Judging by her expression, she didn't get along with them very well... "Certainly not, there were several difficulties I had with them". I give Cinnamon a confused glance and turn back to the stairs. You're an odd one, ma' am.

>>729672
I remember quite a bit, minus the usual loss of childhood memories, and I really do not remember any kind of relationship in my life. Well, okay, minus a couple middle school dates... but you know how it is in middle school. Peer pressure gets to you.

>>729664
Yes. Most Merchants were born in this HALL, and they proceed to live the rest of their lives in this place. Sounds rather miserable, really.


Hmmm... I think that's about everything now...

2/2 GoldeKlovr 2016/06/22(Wed)01:04 No. 731423 ID: 447408
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>>729663
With nothing else to do, I descend down the stairs with Cinnamon. Malachite said he had business with this room. I shrug and motion Cinnamon to join me.

...

As I go deeper into the HALL, the steps are enveloped by darkness, never to be seen again. Soon enough, Cinnamon and I join those very steps.

>END OF THREAD 1