Lucidstuck II

Derrick: Maybe you should talk with Uilos a bit. Maybe get to know him a bit better, see what he likes, and if he'd be cool to hang out with you all more

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Derrick: Tell me more about yourself, Uilos.
Uilos: ... There's not much to say that you don't already know.
Derrick: Do you remember what you were like before you were here?
Uilos: .... I barely even remember my time as a guardian.
Uilos: I had a sister... But she's gone now.
Derrick: What happened to her?
Uilos: I killed her.
Derrick: Oh...
Reggie: Yikes, dude.
Uilos: Yes, that is what happens when you stray from your purpose as a support class.
Uilos: Luckily I've done plenty of reflection in this place, as well as was graced with another chance by a girl a very long time ago.
Uilos: I find Emily reminds me much of her.
Derrick: .... Uilos, That was Emily that healed you.
Uilos: W-what??
Uilos: That's not possible, Derrick... She appeared during my reign. Much much earlier than when we met.
Derrick: Trust me, it was Emily. She has that kind of power.
Uilos: .... I'll ask her about it to confirm for myself.
Uilos: ... You know, I kind of feel strange heading towards heaven ascension.
Uilos: All this time I've been here, something inside me kept me away from that place.
Uilos: When you asked me to accompany you, at first I felt kind of scared, but then it quickly dissipated. Like I'm ready to return.
Uilos: It's quite a vast side of the realm, the sky is clear and blue and it snows occasionally much like the sadness in the meadows.
Uilos: I'm not sure if beings appear during the snowfall. This has me a bit curious now.
Derrick: Do you explore often?
Uilos: No... I spent most of my time at home or on the water.
Uilos: I have been thinking of exploring the Ancient woods, but I still don't think I'm ready to deal with the talking trees.
Uilos: Maybe one day.
Derrick: To give you a gist of what my land is like, it's night time all the time.
Uilos: Ohhh!
Derrick: There are plenty of monsters, and its regions are usually dreary and depressing.
Uilos: I see.
Derrick: What about your friends?
Uilos: .......
Uilos: I really don't recall, unfortunately. I wish I could tell you.
Uilos: I've just been here so long, it's all I know anymore.
Derrick: Ahh, it's okay.
Derrick: Can you tell me a bit about your powers?
Uilos: Yes.
Uilos: Before I was stripped of my title, I was the steward of nature.
Uilos: From what I can remember I was in tune with nature, I could will it to do what I wanted, I also gained a connection to it.
Uilos: I can easily force earth out from the ground and mould and manipulate it.
Uilos: I can manipulate water and the life within it as well.
Uilos: I can even manipulate the air around us to allow my weight to be heavy or as light as a feather.
Derrick: So, you can fly?
Uilos: Yes, if I wanted. I haven't done that in ages though.
Uilos: My weapon of choice is named raw and refined.
Uilos: they're two swords I can conjure from the earth, however one is part metal. It's sadly the best I can do.
Uilos: I usually have no use for it since I don't fight anymore.
Derrick: ......

Uilos sounds very powerful to you, you're glad he's not aggressive!



You reach the outskirts of storm-worm meadow into Heaven ascension. The highest mountain seems to pierce the cloud line. This might be quite a journey ahead of you. The air feels cooler and there's more of a breeze on this side of the realm.

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Uilos: Well here we are.
Reggie: This place is frikken HUGE!!
Uilos: Yes, and dangerous. the footing is fragile and slippery from snow and ice.
Uilos: It's a good thing you asked me to come with you, now that I think about it.

>Derrick: Do you think setting up a new communication network between the realms would be a cool idea? It would allow you to get in contact with the denizens of the dream world like Uilos much easier, and it'd give them stuff to do if they're bored. You could probably set it up pretty easily with your item combination as well.

> Derrick: Ask Ulios if he can try to fly them through the area. Hopefully he’d be able to carry the weight of you, but Bambino might need to find his way unless Reggie can carry him, which seems unlikely.

Derrick: Do you think setting up a new communication network between the realms would be a cool idea? It would allow you to get in contact with the denizens of the dream world like Uilos much easier, and it'd give them stuff to do if they're bored. You could probably set it up pretty easily with your item combination as well



After trekking through the rocky terrain, you notice it got noticeably colder...

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Derrick: Hey Uilos, what do you think about a communication network?
Uilos: What for?
Derrick: ... So we can reach people in other realms, like you!
Uilos: ... If you want to reach me, just come visit.
Uilos: Unless you're out here alone, then maybe return to the flora if you can?
Derrick: ....
Uilos: Something like a phone?
Derrick: Yeah.
Uilos: I'm not really sure how you can speak across realms though. Have you tried it before?
Derrick: Well, the internet still works. I'm not quite sure how.
Derrick: Maybe telecommunications is still a thing somehow too.
Uilos: Hmm...
Uilos: Maybe it's possible to speak with people from other realms not in your circuit then.
Reggie: That's... actually quite possible. >v>
Uilos: .... Wait a second. This bird of yours, is it your land's attendant?
Reggie: Why yes. =v=
Uilos: Wow, I'm shocked I haven't realized sooner, I'm Uilos. What's your name?
Reggie: Reggie.
Uilos: So you must know "Kalem" then right?
Reggie: Oh, the cookie? Sure.
Uilos: Cookie? I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing.
Reggie: Loham's attendant right? That's Kalem.
Uilos: Kalem? The attendant's name is "Kalem", Not Kalem. Unless it took on a new name.
Derrick: You keep saying Kalem.
Uilos: ???
Uilos: It's "Ka..."
Uilos: "Kaaaaaal"
Uilos: "eeeeeemmmm"
Uilos: Is that slow enough to understand?
Reggie: No... Still Kalem. -v-
Uilos: That's strange.
Derrick: What letter does it start with?
Uilos: "K".
Derrick: You said k, right?
Uilos: N-no! I said "K".
Derrick: What letter is it beside?
Uilos: "J" comes before it. And "L" comes after.
Reggie: So J comes before, and L comes after?
Uilos: N.... No. What is this magic?
Derrick: Reggie why can't he say Kalem's old name?
Reggie: It's not for you to know.
Reggie: He's Kalem now, that's all you need to know.
Reggie: What form had he taken before?
Uilos: He was a "Cookie". a very "Small" one too.
Reggie: See?
Reggie: What abilities?
Uilos: "I don't remember".
Reggie: You just said you don't remember.
Uilos: .... No, I said "I don't remember".
Reggie: Hehehe, this is kinda funny actually.
Reggie: Kalem's old identity exists solely in Uilos, and every bit of info is censored.
Reggie: I've never had to deal with this, so this is news to me as well.
Uilos: .... Hey look, is that him?

You spy in the distance a figure in dark blue, perhaps it is Zendo!



After catching up, you immediately notice something different about him, as if his whole demeanor has changed.

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Derrick: Zendo!
Zendo: Derrick.
Zendo: What brings you here?
Derrick: I could ask you the same thing.
Zendo: I was drawn to this place. Something about the great mountain in the horizon has my interests piqued.
Derrick: Can you make it all the way up there?
Zendo: There's only one way to know.
Zendo: If I can, I will meditate atop it. Perhaps the height will enlighten me on the plight that is my very existence.
Zendo: It'll be dangerous, but for some reason, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Zendo: ... You look cold.
Derrick: Yeah, it's beginning to get chilly up here.
Zendo: All part of the journey.
Zendo: I don't feel the cold. But if I could it would only strengthen my resolve to reach the summit.
Zendo: Shall you join me?
Derrick: ...

1. Nah, just making sure you were out of trouble
2. It could be fun, sure.

>2: Derrick, can you huddle up into Bambino's fur for warmth? Alternatively, what items do you have with you at the moment?

> Derrick: Try dream manipulation. You've grown so much, maybe you can't conjure things out of nothing, but perhaps change the properties of what you are wearing? Imagine your hoodie being warmer than it is.

>Reggie: Sneak a quick scan in there to see if anything's changed with Zendo.

>Reggie: If the attendants retain memories from other dreamer's dreams, then have entities like us shown up before?

>Derrick: ask Uilos if he can try to communicate things about his old realm attendant in another way. Maybe through making shapes from vines, playing charades, or drawing objects associated with the attendant out of black creation stone

>Reggie: Sneak a quick scan in there to see if anything's changed with Zendo.

Seconding.

> 2

Derrick: It could be fun, sure



You accept Zendo's invitation and get moving. Seems strange after everything you've been through.

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Reggie: Let's take a look-see shall we?
Reggie: ...
Reggie: Zendo is level 37 with decent strength and intel.
Reggie: Though he's incredibly agile, about the same as the cat lady we met before.
Reggie: His health grew a bit last time I checked as well.
Zendo: ...
Reggie: Let's take a look and leaf boy too while we're at it.

While Reggie performs his stat reading, Uilos glares at you.

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Uilos: What are you doing?
Reggie: ... Just checking under the hood. -v-
Reggie: Speaking of, hoo boy, you are beefed up there.
Reggie: Level 90 with massive strength and vitality. Another titan capable of pummelling us into dust if they chose to. >v>"
Uilos: ... Those days are long gone.
Reggie: His intel is modest, but with his dexterity as it is, he can be quite the challenger to any with high vitality.
Uilos: This language of vitality, strength, dexterity.... It reminds me of the old days.
Uilos: Hasn't concerned me in the slightest since then.

>Detrick: Restore diplomacy! Quickly apologise to both of them for Reggie's lack of tact and ensure them it was force of habit and that you need a quick talk with him... then retreat to the side and quietly thank Reggie, but ask him to please be more subtle next time.

> Derrick: Explain to Uilos you were just looking for curiosity's sake and didn't mean anything by it. Let him see your stats if he wants.

>Derrick: Apologize for any misunderstandings and state that you are coming more to terms with what your class entails. Explain that as a commander class, it's an excellent idea to understand the strengths and limitations of your companions, should any trouble arise. Later, do make sure to mention to Reggie that such observations are best served as private conversations.

Derrick: Apologize for any misunderstandings and state that you are coming more to terms with what your class entails. Explain that as a commander class, it's an excellent idea to understand the strengths and limitations of your companions, should any trouble arise. Later, do make sure to mention to Reggie that such observations are best served as private conversations



As you press on, it seems the snowfall has picked up! Though it's more visually intrusive than cold...

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Derrick: Hey Uilos, I hope we didn't offend you by checking your stats a awhile back.
Uilos: No, not at all...
Derrick: Since I'm a commander class, I think it's best to understand the strengths of the the people we keep around and such.
Uilos: ... It's alright Derrick.
Uilos: I agree.
Derrick: (Way to be discreet, by the way Reggie...)
Reggie: (How was I supposed to know it might ruffle some feathers??)
Reggie: (The zombie bastard didn't seem to mind... >v>")
Reggie: (Speaking of, can you pick up the pace? He's trailing off on us.)
Derrick: Hey Zendo...! Wait up!
Zendo: ? Derrick, you are struggling?
Zendo: This mountain will be a test for all of us it seems.
Zendo: I wouldn't want to steal away your results.

Zendo blurs into the pink flurry...

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Derrick: Crap, where did he go??
Uilos: He's up a head, I think I see him.
Uilos: ... I'm pretty sure that's him.
Uilos: ... Are you still curious?

1. This is stupid (Abandon journey and turn back)
2. Press on

> 2

We've come this far.

> Derrick: Press on, there must be something here drawing Zendo to this place.

<2 press on you came this far why not end it?

2, and also:

> Derrick: suggest holding hands so you guys won't get separated, and try to follow on Uilos' footsteps.

There seems to be an orb/eye looking flying thing hovering around derrick and the group, starting when the snow and pink haze picked up.

>Derrick: Snow isn't typically pink, and it should be colder when there's more snow. This is beyond Loham's normal levels of weird, so maybe you should check if there's malicious action before proceeding. You could give Uilos ample warning to make himself safe and use your weapon in a 360 degree arc to blast and/or disorient anything nearby that could be causing this.

Seconding this.
Basically:
3 >Don't turn back but advance with caution and stick close to Uilios.

iP informed us in discord that the eye looking orb was just an issue from drawing. As such, I've deleted my post. Instead I'll say this:

>2: Hug Bambino's muscular fluffy body for warmth and emotional support as you continue forward.

Yay, my command got used! ^.^

Derrick: Press on, we've come this far



You get closer to the murky silhouette, any details are lost from the now surging pink blizzard you've found yourselves lost in.

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Derrick: Zendo, wait..!
Uilos: Actually, I'm not so sure that's our zombie.
Derrick: ...?

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Derrick: Hey Zendo, quit playing around...
???: ....
Uilos: That's not Zendo. How peculiar!
Reggie: Uhh, stranger danger?
Uilos: Hello!
???: ......

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???: ... W-who are you?
Uilos: My name is Uilos, what's yours..?
???: ....
???: I don't trust you.
Uilos: ...? Ahh, you must have been alone for a long time.
Uilos: I too have been on my own--
???: Leave.
???: Before I make you.
Uilos: Please, there's no need for that.
???: Leave. Now.
Uilos: ...... Uhh, Derrick?

1. Listen to the stranger (turn back)
2. We're not leaving.

>3: "Okay, but why though? I don't want to start a fight or anything, but we literally didn't even know you were here until you came up to us. All we wanted to do was get to the peak to make friends with a ninja zombie man. If it's alright with you can we just like... go around you or something? Or is turning back or fighting you the only options you will allow. By the way; hi I'm Derrick, this bird in my hood is Reggie, and the giant mountain of fluff is Bambino."

> Derrick: assure them you fully intend on leaving, but you need to leave in that direction.