Greetings.
Rosinante has died. Is there anything we need to do to revive him?
Rosinante has died. Is there anything we need to do to revive him?
So it would seem.
A pity.
Since he's apparently disappeared already, all you need to do is wait.
If he's coming back, he'll be back within a few days.
A pity.
Since he's apparently disappeared already, all you need to do is wait.
If he's coming back, he'll be back within a few days.
( it's some time after their conversation that the good doctor will find a neat little (wooden) box outside his door. it's wrapped in a strip of cloth masquerading as a ribbon because gene's very southern sense of propriety is at stake here. there's also a little note pinned to it in a rather labored hand that says DOC INGRAM.
there is a pie inside. don't listen to raylan, it tastes just fine without ice cream. )
there is a pie inside. don't listen to raylan, it tastes just fine without ice cream. )
Edited (a Very Important Edit) 2019-07-09 08:13 (UTC)
[It takes Will a long time to decide if he should or shouldn't eat this. He doesn't have the proper equipment to test it for poison, but of all the people in this town right now (aside from maybe Mary) Gene seems like the least likely to poison him. He wouldn't have anything to gain from that, right?
He eventually gives in because it looks and smells very good and he's never had anything like it before.
It makes him feel A Way that someone bothered to go through with this. But you know, it's not like he's going to say "thank you". This was part of an exchange, technically. They're even.]
He eventually gives in because it looks and smells very good and he's never had anything like it before.
It makes him feel A Way that someone bothered to go through with this. But you know, it's not like he's going to say "thank you". This was part of an exchange, technically. They're even.]
Personally? No.
I've never even been all that close.
Why? Thinking of taking a trip?
I wouldn't recommend it.
But then I think you know all about that, don't you?
I've never even been all that close.
Why? Thinking of taking a trip?
I wouldn't recommend it.
But then I think you know all about that, don't you?
Edited (whoops I realize he would recognize this username) 2019-07-23 02:44 (UTC)
You mean the spirit at the post office?
Does it know how to use one?
Does it know how to use one?
⦑ well, perhaps not paintings. This looks like... a recipe? It's annotated in Asshai'i, but that shouldn't be a problem for the tablet, and besides, there's sketches of pie and fun things to do with patterns in the crust. enjoy that.⦒
Can I ask what's with the pies?
Everyone here makes pies.
I'm not complaining, it just seems like a very specific fascination.
Everyone here makes pies.
I'm not complaining, it just seems like a very specific fascination.
That would be me, yes.
Do you want something, or are you here to complain about things outside of my control?
Do you want something, or are you here to complain about things outside of my control?
[In hindsight, Will might regret talking to M.K. that day in the inn and subsequently turning him onto the tablets. It might have taken M.K. much longer to grow wise to the Lighthouse Keeper's network communications than he does.
Though it wouldn't have changed the inevitable. It's only a matter of time before M.K.'s notoriously low threshold for double talk has him barging into Will's space unannounced. Sorry, were you busy? Too bad.]
Tell me about her.
[You know who. They all damn well know things they're not letting on.]
Though it wouldn't have changed the inevitable. It's only a matter of time before M.K.'s notoriously low threshold for double talk has him barging into Will's space unannounced. Sorry, were you busy? Too bad.]
Tell me about her.
[You know who. They all damn well know things they're not letting on.]
[Will looks up, initially on edge at the sudden intrusion. But oh, it's just M.K.. Sure, he's a potentially-violent wasteland-dweller, but he seems the type to know the value of violence. Or more specifically, when a situation isn't worth the bother.
Which this one isn't. He thinks.]
What's there to tell? She's said most of it already.
Which this one isn't. He thinks.]
What's there to tell? She's said most of it already.
Dr. Ingram, I was told you might be able to answer a few of my questions. I'm sure you're tired of newcomers and their curiosities, but if I could get some information I could relay it to everyone else.
( doesn't that seem far less annoying then telling every last one of them? nevermind that he could just not answer, that's not relevant!!! )
( doesn't that seem far less annoying then telling every last one of them? nevermind that he could just not answer, that's not relevant!!! )
I might be able to.
That depends on what the questions are.
[That's probably the nicest "get on with it" you're going to get.]
That depends on what the questions are.
[That's probably the nicest "get on with it" you're going to get.]
[ I'm sure he's overjoyed to see her name in his inbox but surely he had to know this conversation would be happening sooner or later. His recent announcement and Scarlett having some time to turn it over? Means it's happening now. ]
I know you're not an idiot so I know you have to have at least considered what I've been thinking. Except when I mentioned the Church to you that first day, you lost your shit.
Tell me why.
I know you're not an idiot so I know you have to have at least considered what I've been thinking. Except when I mentioned the Church to you that first day, you lost your shit.
Tell me why.
[He's about to argue that he "lost his shit", but then it would just reinforce the notion. It's difficult for him to restrain himself, but he manages.]
Robin told you all what happened to my group.
They devolved into chaos and killed each other.
A part of their motivation was to reduce the threat of being discovered by the World Eaters.
The other part was to summon whatever creature brings us back to life.
Your group's fascination with this same creature was, of course, less than encouraging.
Robin told you all what happened to my group.
They devolved into chaos and killed each other.
A part of their motivation was to reduce the threat of being discovered by the World Eaters.
The other part was to summon whatever creature brings us back to life.
Your group's fascination with this same creature was, of course, less than encouraging.
I was told you were the best to ask about this place?
I suppose that depends on what your question is.
So why don't you just ask it already.
[Can't you just feel the helpfulness through the tablet?]
So why don't you just ask it already.
[Can't you just feel the helpfulness through the tablet?]
[ he'll be eternally thankful to shadow moon for showing him how to do this, though... let's be real, will would probably hack any rudimentary privacy setting riku could attempt ]
I need to talk to you about something but I need it to stay between us.
JUST us.
[ It's kind of problematic that a certain someone seems to see everything. ]
I need to talk to you about something but I need it to stay between us.
JUST us.
[ It's kind of problematic that a certain someone seems to see everything. ]
Don't worry, no one can read my inbox.
And I'm not about to share things with the public unless absolutely necessary.
Which I suppose is obvious by now.
And I'm not about to share things with the public unless absolutely necessary.
Which I suppose is obvious by now.
i've been thinking of putting up a boundary spell around our room to keep people out unless i let them in.
thoughts? special requests?
thoughts? special requests?
You mean, is there anyone in particular I want kept out?
Not really. Most of them are equally irritating but no one's directly threatened me that's still around.
I say it's a good idea.
Assuming I can come and go as I want.
I won't need your permission every time, right?
Not really. Most of them are equally irritating but no one's directly threatened me that's still around.
I say it's a good idea.
Assuming I can come and go as I want.
I won't need your permission every time, right?
Hello Dr Ingram.
I'd like to ask you for a favor. I'm willing to bribe you if necessary.
I'd like to ask you for a favor. I'm willing to bribe you if necessary.
It's not a favor if you're bribing me, but you may continue.
What are you asking for?
What are you asking for?
Hey, can you give me a hand with something? Pretty please??
[Straight after this]
You've been here a long time. You said so yourself. You survived the last reset without losing your memories of the last time.
Have we ever met before?
You've been here a long time. You said so yourself. You survived the last reset without losing your memories of the last time.
Have we ever met before?
oh my god I'm so sorry I missed this FEEL FREE TO IGNORE IF IT'S TOO OLD...
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donttalktome
2019-12-01 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Losing my memories?
Why would I lose memories?
You don't forget things when you fail to survive a reset. You die.
Hence the failing to survive.
And aside from talking to you on the network and in town, no, we haven't.
Why? What hair-brained theory are we testing here?
Why would I lose memories?
You don't forget things when you fail to survive a reset. You die.
Hence the failing to survive.
And aside from talking to you on the network and in town, no, we haven't.
Why? What hair-brained theory are we testing here?
[Before he jumps right into the thing and says "someone installed fucking SUN in computer and it killed me", he needs to ask how much Will believes in what he saw. If he saw anything.]
Good evening, I'm sorry if I'm disturbing you. But it came to my notice that you were one of the people that fell asleep as well.
Did you
Perhaps
Have an odd yet extremely realistic dream, while asleep?
Good evening, I'm sorry if I'm disturbing you. But it came to my notice that you were one of the people that fell asleep as well.
Did you
Perhaps
Have an odd yet extremely realistic dream, while asleep?
I did, as a matter of fact.
And I'm starting to gather that I wasn't the only one.
I assume this is about something you saw there?
And I'm starting to gather that I wasn't the only one.
I assume this is about something you saw there?
sorry I was tagging from the phone and I didn't see how much I didn't make sense omg
reigniter
- 2019-12-05 00:19 (UTC) - ExpandGood evening Dr Ingram. If you aren't otherwise occupied, I have a proposition for you.
A disclosure:
I suspect you'll find value in the project and also dislike the process.
A disclosure:
I suspect you'll find value in the project and also dislike the process.
If it's worth doing, it's worth a bit of hassle, I suppose.
What exactly did you have in mind?
What exactly did you have in mind?
[After the Night Market has descended back into the lake, Will receives an inbox message!]
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING TWO (2) HINT(S) FROM DR. SCHICKSAL'S HINT-O-MATIC. YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED.
[Will's skin has changed color! He is now a vibrant shade of blue. He will also find that his worst trait is much more dominant than usual.
These effects will last until the next full moon.]
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING TWO (2) HINT(S) FROM DR. SCHICKSAL'S HINT-O-MATIC. YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED.
[Will's skin has changed color! He is now a vibrant shade of blue. He will also find that his worst trait is much more dominant than usual.
These effects will last until the next full moon.]
[It was a problem where to leave Will's gift since Ignis didn't know where he resided. All he knew was that he usually occupies booth in corner of Invincible and that's it. So he leaves it there. A square package, wrapped neatly and with big letters "For Dr. Will Ingram" on it so no one touches it.
The package contains a book, as well as three packages of strong, instant coffee. The note inside of the book says "Happy Holidays. I.S." Hopefully, there's still a fun-bone in Will's ribs to get the joke of this gift, otherwise, the man will be really cross with him.]
The package contains a book, as well as three packages of strong, instant coffee. The note inside of the book says "Happy Holidays. I.S." Hopefully, there's still a fun-bone in Will's ribs to get the joke of this gift, otherwise, the man will be really cross with him.]
A cute Christmas card that also happens to be a shaker charm! The card is sturdy in craft design, all things considered. ‘To the smartest man in town, who is doing his all and is very much appreciated.’ is written inside, with a well-wish for the holidays and the year ahead.
[On some level he actually is, despite himself, appreciative of this gesture. He doesn't entirely understand it, or why anyone would give it to him specifically, but he doesn't hate it.
Especially the part about him being the smartest man in town.
Unfortunately, this odd grateful feeling isn't enough to get him to actually acknowledge it. Sorry Daylight.]
Especially the part about him being the smartest man in town.
Unfortunately, this odd grateful feeling isn't enough to get him to actually acknowledge it. Sorry Daylight.]
Everything's fine.
[The response almost comes too quickly.]
Why wouldn't it be?
Do you know something I don't?
[The response almost comes too quickly.]
Why wouldn't it be?
Do you know something I don't?
[Rosinante can't bring himself just yet to apologize in person. Writing down his words has always been easier anyway. He's spent a lot of time with pen and paper as his primary means of communication.
He'd slip it under Will's door, but he's noticed the room seems empty now. He'd seen Will's roommate coming and going more often anyway so it's probably just not the best way to reach him. Hopefully he checks his post office box from time to time.]
Dr. Ingram,
I am deeply sorry for the things I did and said in the past week. I wasn't myself. Whatever it was that affected us and our lanterns turned me into someone I am not and have never been. I hope that you're all right, and that you have it in your heart to forgive me.
Since then it appears my lantern has stabilized. If this is something that happens again, you may want to do your best to avoid me. I don't want to hurt you or anyone else here like that again.
Sincerest apologies,
Rosinante.
He'd slip it under Will's door, but he's noticed the room seems empty now. He'd seen Will's roommate coming and going more often anyway so it's probably just not the best way to reach him. Hopefully he checks his post office box from time to time.]
Dr. Ingram,
I am deeply sorry for the things I did and said in the past week. I wasn't myself. Whatever it was that affected us and our lanterns turned me into someone I am not and have never been. I hope that you're all right, and that you have it in your heart to forgive me.
Since then it appears my lantern has stabilized. If this is something that happens again, you may want to do your best to avoid me. I don't want to hurt you or anyone else here like that again.
Sincerest apologies,
Rosinante.
Sure.
I'm over at the cabin right now.
Don't much feel like venturing out in the cold.
I'm over at the cabin right now.
Don't much feel like venturing out in the cold.
No need, since you posted it to the network.
Per our agreement, I'll get to work on your program immediately.
I'll let you know when it's finished.
[Hope you weren't expecting like, sympathy or anything.]
Per our agreement, I'll get to work on your program immediately.
I'll let you know when it's finished.
[Hope you weren't expecting like, sympathy or anything.]
[Hello, Will. You receive the following recording without preamble or explanation. You know what it is.]
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