Lucidstuck II

>Lucia: This guy isn't impressed with your "borrowed" skills. Conjure an invincible cage around him made of shadows. If ira can help you conjure bullets that do anything then, surely you, in your very own realm, can turn shadows into anything you want!

>Lucia: right now iris is about to go poof, the big attack is coming and you're gonna need to dodge, use shadow veil to become invisible and intangible, remember how you used the skill by pulling up ira's hood? just shroud yourself in shadow, controlling shadows should come naturally to you

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Lucia: Ira, I need to turn intangible, what do I need to do??
PBS: When I grant you that power, I'm simply concerned for your safety. 
PBS: It's not something I can put into words...
Lucia: ..!! Then, what the heck?!
PBS: Think of being safe??
Lucia: I--
PBS: I'M FREE. ARE YOU READY??
Lucia: F-FUCK.

The slender shadow flails out its spear with lightning speed! The defiance meter crashes to nearly zero!

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Lucia: Oww..!!! YOU ASSHOLE!
PBS: WAHAHAHAHA!!!
PBS: TIME TO DIE, MAID OF DUSK.

You cannot nearly do enough damage to regain defiance before you are attacked again, what will you do?

>Lucia: you said you'd take me down with one attack and i'm still standing, are you really a servant of mine?

>Lucia: Didn't he just call you the maid of dusk? He knows it's you, and he's just been bullshitting his master all this time. Call him out on it.

>Lucia: Didn't he just call you the maid of dusk? He knows it's you, and he's just been bullshitting his master all this time.

actually, i must second this, by calling her the maid of dusk he's acknowledging her as his master

>Lucia: Didn't he just call you the maid of dusk? He knows it's you, and he's just been bullshitting his master all this time. Call him out on it

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Lucia: So with all the talk of not joking around you yourself seem to think lightly of the situation?
PBS: Huh?? What do you speak of?
Lucia: You recognize me as your master, truly. You just seem to be enjoying yourself at this point.
Lucia: Can we move on now? I'm not really in the mood for games anymore.

Your boastfulness has increased the defiance meter!

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PBS: Heh... hehehe.....
PBS: HEHE! HAHAHAHA!!! YOU ARE HILARIOUS.
PBS: I am only being facetious. I do not acknowledge you in the slightest.
Lucia: I beg to differ. If you hit me again, maybe you're serious.
But if you miss on purpose, you're full of shit.
PBS: PFFFFTT!!
Lucia: I am fully in range, so there is no reason to miss, right? So then have at it.
Lucia: That is, if you're serious.
PBS: I WILL CUT YOU DOWN ONCE AND FOR ALL.

The slender shadow sends its spear in your direction. But it misses!

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Lucia: Heh, that's kinda sad don't you agree?
Lucia: I mean, I was standing right here.
PBS: ...!!!!

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Lucia: Can we continue now? Seems you missing on purpose makes you full of shit after all.
PBS: HAHAHA!! YOU ARE CHEEKY, MAID OF DUSK.
PBS: I must admit, I was taken off guard by your use of intangibility...
PBS: But this isn't over!
Lucia: -sigh- Well then, what are you going to do? Preferably before I get angry.
PBS: ...!!
PBS: WELL....
PBS: I... uhh...
Lucia: Hm?

Your quick display of skills has seriously impressed this servant dramatically increasing the defiance meter. You could probably say that it wants to see one more trick before its on your side.

>Luica: Sit on your velvet throne, you don't have anything else to prove here.

>Lucia: shadow-shape your shiny new scythe

>Lucia: Sit on your velvet throne, you don't have anything else to prove here

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Lucia: -Yawwwn- Well when you come up with something.
Lucia: Please let me know so we can finish up here.
PBS: ......!! (The velvet throne?!)
PBS: Hmm... It seems that I--
Lucia: Pardon? Speak up there.
PBS: I think that I may have--
Lucia: Is this going to take all day? Spit it out.
PBS: ..!!! I BELIEVE THAT...
PBS: You are indeed the Maid of dusk.
Lucia: Ohhhhhh, well I tried to tell you!

The defiance match has concluded. Your servant has folded to your authority!

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Lucia: Phew, glad that's over. You're really creepy y'know.
PBS: Yes. It is a fear tactic. Tends to work.
Lucia: Welp, not on this gal!
Lucia: Now where to go...

1. Continue onward
2. Chat with new servant

>2 What does this guy know?

>2

Seems we managed to force Diamonds Droog into submission.
>2

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Lucia: Okay tall boy, what have you got to tell me?
PBS: Hm? What about?
Lucia: What's your gift for starters?
PBS: Oh yes.
PBS: I'm the range spike gift. I am able to grant you a shadow crossbow for an arm, firing a bolt that can pierce enemies.
Lucia: Say what??
PBS: My spear was a metaphor for the distance as well as the desired targets. I hope it is of use to you.
Lucia: Very interesting...
Lucia: What else?
PBS: Besides my gifts, what would you like to know?
Lucia: How come you were being so rude to me earlier?
PBS: I was quite confident that you were not the Maid.
PBS: But I suppose anything can happen.
Lucia: ..... What else?
PBS: ... I have nothing more to offer.
Lucia: Boooringgg...
Lucia: Ira, what's next?
PBS: There are 3 more servants left who are rogue.
PBS: Besides that, there is still much area to cover.
PBS: I also understand you are getting more and more confident with using my skills on your own! ouo
PBS: I'm very proud of you.
Lucia: Aww... thanks a lot.
Lucia: But really, I don't feel much like myself when I use them.
PBS: I know, that will pass with practice. Keep it up. >uo

>Lucia: Let's practice some dream manipulation! See what happens if you combine your gift of six shadow tendrils with the gift of shadow spike

>Lucia: Let's practice some dream manipulation! See what happens if you combine your gift of six shadow tendrils with the gift of shadow spike

to this i'd like to add: 

>Lucia: try conjuring something completely new, a shield made out of shadows

>Lucia: Let's practice some dream manipulation! See what happens if you combine your gift of six shadow tendrils with the gift of shadow spike



You try to imagine the range spike gift along with the tendrils gift. It works!

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Lucia: H-holy shit, guys..!
PBS: Careful madam! Using the tendrils as a form of mobility is a bit like using arms you've never had before.
PBS: You might be a little clumsy. If you'd like, rely on us to control it by keeping your mind off of it.
PBS: It is as effortless as breathing or walking. But if you give it your attention you assume control.
Lucia: Okay, got it!
Lucia: How do I use the crossbow?
PBS: When you've found your target or targets and you are comfortable, relax the tail with the most stress. It will release the bolt.
PBS: It will take a moment to form a new bolt.
PBS: The same goes for your arm should you use a single gift.
Lucia: This is so cool..!
Lucia: Okay, let's go get Ira!

As you make your way, the ground appears dry and barren. Some semblance of a sky begins to form... You begin to feel as if Ira is getting closer.




Suddenly the path ends abruptly. Over the edge is eternal darkness.

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Lucia: N-no!
Lucia: Now what?? We took so long to get here...
PBS: .....
PBS: .....
PBS: Perhaps this is the end of the road, Madam. However it is not the end of yours.
Lucia: What the hell does that mean??
PBS: It's as I said.
Lucia: Urrrrgg....!

1. turn back
2. Jump

2. Jump... you can fly remember

>Lucia: grow a pair... of wings!

>2: Summersault into the abyss below

>Lucia: Jump... you can fly remember

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Lucia: If you're down there, I'm coming for you, Ira!!
Lucia: ... I can fly too right?? How does it work?!
PBS: Imagine you're as light as a feather and this part may be a bit confusing but...
PBS: You must try and flap your "wings" as if you had them.
Lucia: B-but..! I don't! That's the whole point!
PBS: Forgive me, Ms. Lucia, I'm only explaining my own methods--
Lucia: AHHHHHHH!!!!!

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Lucia: SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!! IRA!!
Lucia: I'm falling now!! HELP ME!
PBS: (Murmuring)
Lucia: I CAN'T HEAR THAT!

You continue to plummet into the eternal darkness below. Despite all of the advice from the servants you can't help but become overcome with fear. The speed at which you're moving has stricken you.



Your thoughts race. You think of Derrick and how you'll never get to see him again if you die in this place. Now you begin to feel sad and angry. All of this could have been avoided if not for her. You think about how unfair it is that you will disappear without a trace leaving your dear friend alone with her with no word.



Suddenly, a split appears below you. As if the Pitch Black itself has severed allowing an intense white light to enter. Your falling speed shows no sign of slowing down...



The intense light engulfs you, blinding you in the process. You are not sure what or why this is happening and it leaves you in a pit of despair.

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Ira: --ia..?
Ira: --ucia...??
Ira: --n you hear me?
Lucia: ....
Ira: --have you, don't worry. ouo
Lucia: ...!!

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Lucia: IRAAAAA!!!!
Ira: It's okay now, Ms. Lucia I'm here.
Lucia: OH THANK FUCK, SAVE US!!
Ira: Are you sure you don't want to try?
Lucia: NO!
Ira: But you were doing so well! I'm very proud of your progress...
Ira: If you can imagine yourself with wings, it might help!
Lucia: Ira...!
Ira: ouo?
Lucia: FINE!

At the last second, slimy-like wings burst from your back instantly stopping your fall. You can't understand why they took so long but you're glad they showed up.

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Ira: You did it, Ms. Lucia!!
Lucia: Wha...?
Lucia: I'm... on the ground now?
Ira: Yes!
Lucia: Oh, that's a relief....
Lucia: Hey wait a second... You're...
Lucia: You're awake?
Ira: Yes.
Lucia: But I... I never found you??
Ira: Ms. Lucia you found me as soon as you conjured your asylum.
Ira: The rest of it was just training.
Lucia: W-what?!
Lucia: So the servants...
Ira: They were all me, more or less.
Lucia: ..... Oh my GOD, IRA!!
Ira: I'm sorry for tricking you, but look how much you've done!
Ira: You've managed to use many of my skills on your own.
Ira: Could you have done that if you weren't in any danger?
Ira: Your own perception of your abilities were hampering you.
Ira: I knew that the only way to help you, was to leave you alone for a bit.
Ira: And now that you have a taste of conjuring, you'll be able to do things you normally couldn't before.
Lucia: Like what?
Ira: That's up to you.
Lucia: -sigh-
Lucia: Well, where the heck are we now?
Ira: I'm actually not too sure of that. ono

>Lucia: Look around.

>Lucia: try using one of your gifts

>Lucia: This place looks perfect for conjuring. Use your imagination and see what you can make out of shadowy shapes

>Lucia: Look around



You scan the environment you've entered. As far as your vision will allow there is absolutely nothing but open white space.

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Lucia: Welp, we're screwed.
Lucia: What even is this place? It's so big and empty.
Ira: We may as well stay put. There is nothing as far as the eye can see.
Ira: Even the crack we used to enter has disappeared.
Lucia: What should we do now?

1. Test if the asylum effects are still working
2. Try to re-summon the asylum to escape
3. Talk with Ira

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if this is THE event horizon then staying any longer will risk a run in with daydream and everything that entails, plus i wanna get all the servants