-eah, okay, except I didn't really understand what you're tryi-

[ He paused and scowled, tapping on the mirror awkwardly. ]

Uh, hello? ... Wait, it's over already?

[ How rude. He had a few questions that required some serious answers. Okay, truth to be told he wasn't really paying attention, and in his defense, it may have to do with sharing an epic mind/body experience with a certain spider troll a few minutes ago. I swear to god, he can still hear her thoughts ringing in his head. He tries to ignore it for now. ]

... Okay.

I'm not entirely sure if anyone is listening, but here goes. Um, I'm looking for Vriska. [ Another pause, and then hesitantly. ] ... Vriska? Can you hear me? If you do, I'd really appreciate it if you, uh, say something?

[ He placed the mirror down, as if he's done talking, but he quickly picks it up again. ]

Oh! And ... I guess it would be nice if someone could explain things to me. Maybe?

Thanks.

[ Priorities. Tavros has them. ]

[The video clicks on to show two young men peering into the mirror together - one is dark haired and wearing an engraved headpiece and a bright red cape, the other blond and bulky with green skin.

It's the boy in red who talks first.]

Calling all Avengers! We declare a truce! A truce is a halt to hostility. An immediate and complete cessation of whatever it is we’re arguing or fighting about at least that's what my history teacher said. A lot of stuff has gone down, and maybe it was our (my) fault but right now I think we can all agree that it's better to stick together.

And uh...

We kind of need an adult.

Uh, Wiccan, you realize Wolverine is an Avenger right now, right? So how about...all Avengers except Wolverine? We're totally okay without Wolverine.

Actually, if we want to get down to specifics, how about Wonder Man, maybe Cap or Iron Man, Hawkeye?

You've got a point. So all Avengers EXCEPT Wolverine, and bonus points if you're Wonder Man, Captain America, Iron Man or Hawkeye.

Sounds good, except...you know, maybe we're actually alone this time? Like, maybe we're going to have to reach out for other people? So I guess, if anyone else here would like to tell us anything that's not in the intro video, we'd really appreciate it.

[ Wiccan = red, Hulkling = green ]

...Right. I -- [ Her voice chokes, so fuck this shit, switching to text. ]

Intrepid adventurers and treasure hunters of Darstone!

Bored out of your wits? Current resident not agreeing with you? Dark, creepy cave too dangerous for you to go alone? All of the above?

If yes, I, Marian Hawke, offer a partnership. Accompany me to quests, and I shall split the treasures evenly. No criteria and interviews! I just need people that know how to fight. Warriors encouraged.

That is all.

Hey, has anyone seen the quest on the board about going down to ...uh, Deepground? Anyone thinking of taking that up? I kind of want to chart the caverns around here, so... I'd like to go if you do.

[The fact there might be treasure down there has nothing to do with it, of course.]

[And here's another new face, but unlike the last one, this one appears to be reading the screen, just unaware that the video feed is already running. LOW TECH ISLANDS ARE LOW TECH,K.]

Help... with what?



I better find out what's going on here, first.

[The view suddenly shifts to the ceiling of his room-- apparently our young antihero expects to leave his mirror behind. There's a soft chirp off-screen, though, and a very colorful blur.]


Heh. Of course. I won't leave you behind.

[The video flashes on and shows one big blue eye blinking.] Whoa, that was cool! But how do you get that lady back?

[He flips the camera upside down and pans out a little more until the picture reveals a young boy with spiky brown hair and a strange looking Cat or dog creature bouncing excitedly behind him.]

She aid something about needing help... I guess I should of read all that stuff before...

[The Dream Eater gives a coo of agreement.]

Hm, hello? Miss...um, tiny information lady? [He shakes the mirror a bit before the Dream Eater hops up on his lap and gives the glass a lick.]

...Heh, I don't think that's how you get it to work either, Goofy. [Sora laughs.]

I feel a little silly typing into a mirror, so I think that I'll say hi this way instead. [she laughs] Not that I won't look much less stupid if this doesn't work!

Anyway, hello there to everyone who can hear me! My name is Nepeta and I'm clawsitively brand new around here. I'm really sorry to hear that things are going badly in this world, but I kind of had my own problems back home. So I guess since we can't go back until things get fixed here I'll be working extra hard to hurry it up.

But I've got a question in the meantime that I hope somebody can answer. Is there any way to bring specific people here? If I can't go back home just yet then I'd at least like to know that my friends are somewhere a little safer.

[the frown is almost audible in her voice, but it perks back up fairly quickly]

If by some chance you guys are here already, you better tell me right away! There'll be shell to pay if I have to walk around and find you myself.

[Voice]

Oi! Oi, Kyonko! Sokka! [He doesn't know Sokka's been dropped yet...] ...Anyone else?! Estelle, I guess, you oughta come too.... Did you see that diplomatic mission on the quest board?! I dunno if you can link on this thing but... [He means this one] we oughta be doing that, right?! Right?! How often is it that you're sent out and an ambassador to a native tribe! I've never even done that before!

So. Who wants to come watch me kick butt in the local fighting tournament?

This is an open invitation -- knowing who I am not required.

( Derek Hale/Tech Filter )

I'm gonna go ahead and guess: there are a bunch of other people who got kidnapped. So. How long have you been stuck? I'm hoping for less than a week, but somehow I really doubt it.