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[b]“Grim light human epiphany.”[/b]

[color=888888]— Aighorost[/color]
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Have any of you ever considered why you were born? What the mission of the human race is? Surely it has to be something more interesting than surviving. I also don’t prescribe to the idea of nihilism: That we’re all essentially meaningless entities that can achieve nothing in our short lifespans. It’s certainly an interesting idea, but it’s much too pessimistic for my tastes.

In order to figure this out, we have to look at everyone and try to draw a connection between them. After all, everyone seems to be programmed with different desires. Some people want to become scientists, others want to be rock stars. We have people who want a family or a spouse, a new toy to play with, a better job, porn to watch. It seems like humans are diverse in their desires and goals. I’ll admit it took me some time to realize what the goal of all human existence is, but I’m willing to share my discovery with you.

It’s to create memories.

That’s the one thing all of these activities have in common. Everything we do is to create a lasting memory. We watch movies and go to theme parks for unforgettable experiences. Our greatest triumphs are solidified in our mind. Yes, our greatest failures and least favorite pass times may also create a lasting memory, even if we’d rather not have it. But we freely share them all the same. What do the old do but share their memories, good or ill, with the next generation?

It’s kind of interesting to think about the things that make memories. We often remember when we try new things. If we enjoyed them, we tend to stick with them for long periods of time. Though the irony is that the longer we do something, the fewer memories it yields. Watch a great movie a hundred times if you’d like, but the unchanging details will not make new memories.

By the way, have any of you figured out who we are yet?

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[b]”I’m back, baby!”[/b]

[color=888888]— Nuncio[/color]
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[b]Age: 24/12 | Gender: Male/Male | Beast
Anatomy Doll | Regeneration | Nu
Hammerspace Handbag, Mystic artifact, Training, Masculinity, Absolute direction
Retrieval, Subtle, Supplier, Mental Link | Clueless, Alien Mind, Formless[/b]

STR: 04 | AGI: 04 |  VIT: 04 | MAG: 03 | LCK: 04

STR: 05 | AGI: 05 |  VIT: 09 | MAG: 20 | LCK: 07
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[@DarkwolfX37][@Shifter_Master][@twave][@Flamelord]

Nuncio’s presence was picked up again by snoopy, and not long afterwards, he came out of the crowd and stood beside Rosa.

[b]“I got word from Sammy. I was anticipatin’ somethin’ like this.”[/b] Nuncio patted Rosa’s side. [b]“But it seems I was a little slow on the draw. Dame can only see so far into the future.”[/b] His eyes squinted when they fell on Shion. [b]“Can’t say I’m too familiar with her though. But if Rosa trusts her, so do I.”[/b] Nuncio looked around, as if some apex predator might be hiding in the crowd somewhere. Once he was satisfied, he extended a hand to Shion. [b]“I’m Nuncio.”[/b]

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[color=tomato]“You’re welcome, Seppa!”[/color]

[color=888888]— Oros[/color]
[hider=Nerdy GM Shit][b]Age: 60/15 | Gender: Female/Female | Beast, Gravity | Skimpy
Katana | Tentacles, Hammerspace | Aighorost
Gifted, Elemental, Bestial, Void Touched, Innate Awareness, Awareness, Numb, Mystic artifact
Minions, Reasonable, Magical overload, Transport, Gifted Item | Insomnia, Mind bent, Big brother, Clueless, Monstrous form
Thick skinned, Second Specialization | Sentinel, Devourer[/b]

STR: 04 | AGI: 05 |  VIT: 04 | MAG: 04 | LCK: 03

STR: 12 | AGI: 12 |  VIT: 11 | MAG: 10 | LCK: 07[/hider][/center]

The exchange between Penny and the two mysterious individuals did not go unnoticed. something lurked nearby…

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[i]Earlier…[/i]

Needless to say, Oros was not the type to linger in one spot for long. She was able to fashion herself a new nose and was quick to sniff out another place of interest. The sanctuary ended up being her choice, especially since it was teaming with the scent of the Mint. It bothered her to try and ally with them, but it was important if her plan was going to work. Thanks to her keen hearing, it wasn’t hard to pick out where they were, or what they were planning.

[quote]“I figure we start smashing her surveillance net and Penny will come running eventually. Then we lead her on a merry chase, and pull her into the Overcity.”[/quote]

Typical Mint, here for business rather than pleasure. It probably wasn’t a good idea to approach them just yet. 

Hah! Like Oros cared what they wanted!

She was about to meet with Seppa when she saw an [url=https://safebooru.org//samples/3188/sample_c9c7aafacde18173c78185b735b331cb5e7e7712.jpg?3316029]innocent looking girl[/url] with her hands clasped together in prayer. Perhaps the trial was making her uneasy. Didn’t matter, Oros was going to-

Shit! That adorable girl looked straight at Oros and smiled! Well, she was cute, but Oros had Emily, so-

No! Now Oros was also smiling! Now she was walking over to her! None of this was part of the plan she made five seconds ago!

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[i]Now…[/i]

The sound of a spear exploding pulled Oros out of her make out session. She promptly transformed into a small dog and scampered away. Hopefully that was enough to break away from some background character who hopefully won’t turn into a GMNPC. But those cute types were really irresistible. Though anyone who was down for making out ten seconds in was probably not worth her time. Regardless, she had to assess the situation, and that meant going somewhere she could actually see [i]Penny[/i].

Seppa running off was just uncool. She had a hard time believing that an organization that helped bring so many alternate dimensions to ruin was so short sighted to have to bail as soon as one of their men suddenly vanished. But wait, this was part of their plan, wasn’t it? They were going to get Penny to chase them. Regardless, that wasn’t working. Everyone treated Penny like she was some force to be reckoned with, like she had no equal, or her equal was ten other magical girls. It wasn’t unreasonable to behave like that. Penny was pretty strong in all the worlds Oros had visited, but she [b]did[/b] have equals. Either way, didn’t matter. If Seppa couldn’t bring her to the overcity, Oros would. 

As Oros drew closer, she untransformed. The dark shadow of an alternate dimension loomed around her as she walked closer. Oros’s ability to shift was a bit different than most girls. It wasn’t a quick, instantaneous flip to another world. All the same, Penny wasn’t looking in her direction, and Nuncio and Shion seemed to be looking at each other. If someone tried to stop her, they would be too late.

[color=tomato]“Banzaiiiiiiiii!”[/color] 

Oros broke into a sprint and jumped towards Penny. When her shift activated, she’d bring along everyone in close proximity to Penny. 

As for what waited in the overcity, that was for the GMs to decide. 

Or maybe Oros got cucked somehow, idk.

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[color=baddab]”This is the second time I got cucked by a collab.”[/color]

[s][color=#bd71e8]”Hard to call yourself cucked when you're being fucked over.”[/color][/s]

[color=888888]— Viridian?[/color][/center]

[color=baddab][i]Sigh…[/i][/color] 

Viridian’s portal closed. She’d have run into the mansion, but there were slightly more pressing things afoot. Unfortunately, her ability to relay information to her agents was being interfered with. Something bad was going to happen unless she could somehow be in two places at once. The only way she could do that was if she was two magical girls, which was actually doable.

She just hoped [i]her[/i] stitches didn’t come undone from this.

First order of business was clearing the [s]UNSPECIFIED POWER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN[/s]. This could be achieved by simply jumping. Viridian hadn’t displayed her physical prowess much, but anyone looking at her now would see her flying into the sky like a rocket. She was pretty sure she could jump out of the barrier, but she was more concerned with her attire. On her way down, there wouldn’t be a lot she could do to prevent her dress from lifting and revealing her undergarments. She supposed it didn’t matter too much. So long as her agents weren’t distracted, she didn’t care. As soon as she cleared the [s]UNSPECIFIED POWER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN[/s], she made contact with someone.

[color=baddab][i]”We’ve had a bit of a hickup. “[/i][/color] Normally cross dimensional communication would be blocked, but both Viridian and her partner had keys to access Mariette’s dimension. and it was starting to break down.

[color=#bd71e8][i]”Of course you did.”[/i][/color] Viridian’s conversation partner had Viridian’s memories of the event placed in her head already. [color=#bd71e8][i]”You are aware having me show up now would set back my plans?”[/i][/color]

[color=baddab][i]”So would failing here, especially if ya lost all ya agents. ”[/i][/color] Viridian had almost reached the peak of her jump. [color=baddab][i]”I ain’t here to negotiate, ya either going to help, or ya ain’t.”[/i][/color]

Of course, Viridian was sure that her friend would come as fast as a hiccup. In the end, her friend was a vain one. Beyond the schemes and the plans for world domination was a woman that wanted to be seen. For what purpose not even Viridian knew. She was certainly in the wrong business, but Viridian wasn’t really in a place to complain. She hadn’t been subtle in her business here, and she knew it. 

[color=#bd71e8][i]”Very well, prepare for my arrival.”[/i][/color]

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCCCb7ZWXz4]It was time.[/url]

The [s]UNSPECIFIED POWER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN[/s] had done quite a bit to prevent all the rampant teleportation from happening in the world below, but the weakened dimension itself had some holes in its otherwise protective membrane. Where there had once been only two entrances there were now many more. A shadow seeped through a crack in the sky and joined with Viridian’s hand. Not long after, a [url=https://i.imgur.com/CdLTweB.jpg?1]red haired woman[/url] came out of the shadow, fingers locked with Viridian’s own. Both girls had similar body shapes and height, but the stranger wore a blood red cape and a skin conforming body suit that was as black as night.

[color=baddab]”Howdy, sister!”[/color]

[color=#bd71e8]”Keep the banter to a minimum on the field.”[/color] The scarlet stranger looked down. She had already formed a plan in her head, and had sent a copy of it over to Viridian. [color=#bd71e8]”Is that acceptable?”[/color]

[color=baddab]”Of course!”[/color]

The two kicked off of each other, before they plummeting into the battlefield. 

[@Majoras End]

The scarlet stranger landed in close proximity to Eliza. Some debris were kicked up by her landing, but she had no problem rising to her feet. Eliza would notice this new girl had the red aura of a cradle agent. Even a [s]UNSPECIFIED POWER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN[/s] couldn’t snuff that out. [color=#bd71e8]”Eliza, now is your chance to put an end to Justine. Sonia must be dealt with before this magic field dissipates.”[/color]

[@FamishedPants]

Further away, Viridian had an equally dramatic landing not far off from Silhouette’s location. [color=baddab]”Seems Sonia is down on her luck. Let’s keep it that way.”[/color]