13th Encounter

Transcribed by Candy

Dam1n: >"I don't often come to this place, but it has its charm" Dam1n fiddled with his paws as he observed the dark sky above.

PowerCard: [ He glares on the ominous, dark surrounding- feeling a little uncomfortable from the environment. ] Haha... Yeah... Do We Know This Guy Though? [ He whispered as he point towards the drone. ]

Dam1n: Dam1n leaned closer to Powercard, cuping a paw over around his mouth >"It's one of those Robots, I believe.."

VRS_DR4: The Drone made no sound. It stared vacantly ahead, as if staring through Powercard. Pristine and smelling of the factory, producing routine beeping noises from inside its metal husk.

PowerCard: Psst...This Seems Quite Uncomfortable Sight 10... [ Powercard glanced away from the drone from via eye contact out of discomfort. ]

Dam1n: Dam1n took note of the fact, looking from Powercard to the Drone, back to Powercard. >"We could go somewhere else if you'd like? Though it doesn't seem to pose an issue at the moment?"

PowerCard: I Reckon? It Just This Place Creeps Me Out In General... [ He gulped, nervously pulls his scarf. ] But If They Really Didn't Do Any Threats.... I Say Just Be Wary So Far.

VRS_DR4: A sound like the quiet cycling of a tape recorder lingered around it. Still, it was silent.

Dam1n: >"...I do agree that combining this atmosphere with its presence certainly is.." He pauses, trying to find the right word. "...Eerie"

Melissa: A sudden toss of few pebbles over Dam1n's head, her giggles reverberating through the air. The pebbles fell just out of reach, each one landing with a taunting thud. There's a cheeky grin planted on her face.

Dam1n: His head bopped with each pebble that landed on his head, turning to look at who's the culprit from his seat, stretching his lip in a worried way. Less annoyed and more concerned. >"Is this necessary to do, P3?" He pouted.

PowerCard: Haha, Hello There P3.. [ he sighed. ]

Melissa: .               No . . . You Didn't       Move Fast Enough!
That must be your fault for not .         dodging . .. .. Such small       pebbles...

PowerCard: What Is Your Plan Really? [ He grins towards P3 on the top of the roof unceremoniously, leans a little. ] What Your Plan Here?

Dam1n: Dam1n tilted his head at Melissa's words, a little confused with her logic >"But I don't wanna move from this spot that I've found myself. I don't find issue with the pebbles but it's just the act, you know?" He gestured with his paw as he spoke, trying to explain his point of view.

Melissa: Aw 'Blue Morning Glory' ,     Do You       . Not Enjoy Torturing Robloxians Like Dolls? They Are Funny To Me
Tilting her head like a curious bird, a slow, eerie smile spreading on her face. 'Don't You Just Love How They Squeak When You Yank Their Limbs Off?' She'd say, paused by another 'annoying' voice, her eyes flicked over.
I Wanna Toss Pebbles, It's For Fun. Like Minigame. Soooo I'm Gonnaaa. UnderStand?   .       Unless, Of Course, You'd Like to Argue With Me. In Which Case.       Ha

Dam1n: Dam1n frowned with his brows, ears dropping >"If you wanna toss pebbles to somebody, could you toss them to them?" He points at the Drone seated to his side.

Melissa: Following the pointing finger, eyes flicking.. She snorted a little, her hand seems to twitch like she's really want to reach for another peb.
Why The Flora Would You Want Me To Throw Them At That Scrap Heap?         That's Real Cute. Funny
She gave a small giggle and then leaped from the roof she was sat on, approaching the cat. If I were you, I could sense a genuine threat in that.

Shopkeeper: Shopkeeper taps onto the drone's head lightly, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, approaching from behind the drone. "Did they fixed that hunk of metal? This one seems like it's just made." He rests his hands on the drone's shoulder, shifting himself to allow the other players to see him better.

Dam1n: >"Ah hello there Shopkeep!" He faced the familiar person with a smile >"I'm not so sure..." But as he finished, he reacted and turned to the new voice from behind them.

HIGHGUARD: " Hello? "

PowerCard: [ Powercard turns slowly, looking towards the hello he heard of- to revealed it was Highguard. He was a little embarrassed over the sight ] Uhm. We Got An Another Visitor Here...

HIGHGUARD: "I believe this is another area I haven't been to.." His hands remain behind his back, his posture straight and unbroken. "What is it with you all, always running about the place..."

Dam1n: Dam1n chuckled awkwardly, scratching his cheek >"It's starting to feel less like coincidence the more it happens, no?" Not accusing anyone but moreso making a point.

PowerCard: ... Honestly, We Just Wandered Around Outside Of The House Quite Oftentimes. Not A Big Deal Really, We're Not A Stalkers [ Powercard stares down away from any contact. ]

HIGHGUARD: "Oh. The Drone." HIGHGUARD stares down it's sensors. "I'm guessing it's fixed now? Or did you manage to break it again."

PowerCard: ...Dunno. It Seems To Be Very Silent When It Just.. There.

Shopkeeper: "I don't know for sure, it just doesn't run at all when we saw it. Can you take your scraps back to your kingdom? We don't want something like this around us." Shopkeep knocks on the torso of the drone.

GraveDigger: Great, this robot again? I just woke up.

Dam1n: Dam1n straightened his posture as Melissa approached, smiling as he usually does. >"I'm sure the Drone wouldn't mind having a few pebbles thrown at it?" Trying to find a compromise, a suggestion

Melissa: How Noble Of You.

VRS_DR4: Click ... Click! In a matter of minutes, it had completed its goal. The Drone's internals huffed a triumphant gust of steam as if seemingly pleased by its progress. Then in the blink of an eye, its head bobbled slightly to focus on Powercard once again. With its empty painted-on smile.
["Greetings, PLAYER 2. Allow me to survey you."]

PowerCard: WHAT? [ Powercard back off away from the table slightly out of reaction. ] What Do You Boss Really Want From Us, Really? [ slight ice pricks up through it's body. ]

VRS_DR4: ["I will not answer that question."] It whirred with a smile. ["Allow me to ask a few simple questions about your person, PLAYER 2."]

PowerCard: What If I Say No.

Shopkeeper: "Oh, it works now." Shopkeep lets go of his hands from the drone, patting some dust off his shirt.
"Do we want to throw this drone into the sea? Surely they won't mind us doing that." He stretches his limbs? perhaps to make himself less stiff... as a robot.

VRS_DR4: ["Unsatisfactory! Please worry not. Your answers will not be used in vain."] The Drone assured. ["Otherwise, monitoring procedures will continue."]

PowerCard: Ugh... No Point Changing This Drone Mind. Tch.. [ he taps his leg in anger, frustrated on the choice he couldn't able to do. He leans a little. ] So Give Whatever You Want, I Reckoonn....

VRS_DR4: The Drone seemed pleased by this revelation. ["One moment of your time, please."] It stood from its chair, knocking it aside from the force of it standing so suddenly, and "invited" Powercard for a short walk. ["Please follow."]

PowerCard: [ he had to scurries from the table, following the drones. ]

Melissa: How Wonderful,         Dam1n       No   . No No No. See, I Have A Little Issue With That Thing .       Before

Dam1n: >"With the Drone?" His ears perked up, perking a brow curiously. >"Did it do something to you?"

Melissa: It Did Something, Alright.       So Incredibly ...       Annoying?   . I Hated That Thing.

Dam1n: For a moment Dam1n seems to empathise for Melissa, leaving room for her to speak. >"That bad, hm? Hatred for these Drones is very common throught The House." He relaxes back into his seat, the wood lightly creaking below him.

Melissa: Mine Is Intense. .     Do You Know How To Shut The #### Up Sometimes       ?

Evelyn: After hearing dam1n's location from something something bla bla idfk the backstory here, im here ok just leave it as that fuck you. They placed a hand on P10's shoulder, reassuring and also to let them know that they're there (a rare occurance in public).

Dam1n: Dam1n recognised the hand on his shoulder quite quickly, turning his head to look at them. >"Ev-!" He stuttered, remembering that the Drone was still here. ">P15! Welcome!" Smiling at them

Evelyn: A warm smile, he always brought the best out of Evelyn. "What's with the gathering? Party I wasn't invited to?" They leant against Dam1n's chair, leaning over to match the height.

Dam1n: >"Oh we're just-" It's as if his smile drooped with ease at Melissa's comment. Evelyn's presence comforting him through this. >"Ah... I'm not saying your feelings are invalid. Though i do understand that they're not on the same level as the rest of the Players." Picking up the tone that Melissa spoke at him with, it wasn't pleasant but he could deal with it.

Evelyn: They also picked up on the snark comment, visibly annoyed at the negativity shot towards Dam1n. "Is there a problem here, Third?"

Melissa: ?

Shopkeeper: "Ah, oh. There it goes." Shopkeep just watches the drone waddle off with Powercard.
"Uhh, so. What are you guys up to?? Anything I missed?" He looks at the other players, unsurprised at the new presence.

VRS_DR4: ["Thank you for following directions, we are less than pleased but ready to begin working with you."] It creaked, rehearsing its usual service lines.

VRS_DR4: ["Question one: What is your name?"] A very mundane set of questions it seems.

PowerCard: [ completely unamused to this point, he groaned while repositioning himself to comfortable pace; ] ... Powercard.

VRS_DR4: Its eyes flashed green for a moment as a quick pinging sound played, possibly marking confirmation of the answer. [ "Question two: Who do you consider the Player closest to you?" ]

PowerCard: ... Are You Kidding Right Now? [ He forces to close it's mouth to not let out a loud yelp but accidently stomping on the ground caused small shockwave of snow on the ground. ] R-REALLY NOW- Oh My God You Guys Are Desperate For Those Information So Dear My Fiend? [ He grips his hand hard, that his hand was shaking visibly. ] ... Why Must I Tell These Towards The Enemies, Really?

VRS_DR4: The Drone tilted its head at Powercard. Being machine, it did not react to the outburst, but instead replied coldly. [ "You did this to yourselves." ]
[ "Question three: Are you content with your stay at the -PlayerHousehold.mmry-?" ]

PowerCard: [ flinched a little from the replies but, he had to comply just for sake for others- even if it going to make him on dangerous place due of these pesky enemies on his eyes. He breathes heavily, while it's surrounding felt cold. Probably just a normal thing for Powercard though.] ... Yes.

GraveDigger: "I appear to...not remember how to make it to the main land."

Melissa: Tilting her head once again. Sweet.         I Don't Care.          . I Decide Who Beneath Me
She grits her teeth. So She questions the cat. How petty... Oh dear.       How About We Move And Talk This One Out Together Somewhere. A Isolating Spot?

Dam1n: Dam1n glances at Evelyn and then back to Melissa, wanting to stay with their Close Friend but also being curious enough as to want to accept. >"I..hm." He pats Evelyn's hand as he gets up from the chair " >"We'll be back, okay?" reassuring Evelyn as best as he could with this small gesture.
>"Alright, lead the way!" Dam1n held his paw out, hinting that he'll follow behind Melissa.

Evelyn: Visually disturbed by the idea, Evelyn considers following them from behind but eventually leading to trusting them. They trust Dam1n, he'll be ok. "Hm. Just... be careful, ok?"
They felt the paw leave their hand, god that wasn't a nice feeling. Evelyn repressed all of that though, Dam1n will be ok, they're not stupid like p15.

Shopkeeper: Seeing what's happening with the tense moment with P10 + P15 and P3, Shopkeep decided that's not his business, "I see you guys are pretty busy there, I guess my presence is not... needed then?" Shopkeep took a few steps back away from the group, just observing from a much further place incase anything bad happens.

GraveDigger: "Thanks 15."

Evelyn: "Anytime ^_^"

VRS_DR4: Yet another ping of confirmation sounded from its metal body. [ "Have you come into contact with other Drones of the doctor's in the past 365 days?" ] It asked. [ "If so, please state their number and effectivity of interacting with you or others." ]

GraveDigger: A sly chuckle. "The Doctor? Please. Just call him by his stupid name, if it's even his real one."

PowerCard: [ Powercard simply just pointed towards the drone number signs towards it's torso, glancing coldly. ] For Around Week Or So, If You Must Oblige.

VRS_DR4: The Drone paced down for a second, its whirring inaudible as it appeared lost at Powercard's gesture. [ "VRS_DR4 has been out of commission until today at [ 17 HOURS AGO ]." ]
While that was strange news to receive , it did not hang on the thought and began humming again. Ping! [ "Satisfactory. Please once again report your name to finish the survey." ]

PowerCard: What An Odd One.... Powercard. [ He snarls, while looking away from the drone, having both have lift off from it's shoulders. ]

VRS_DR4: [ "Ignore that." ]

PowerCard: Right.

VRS_DR4: [ "Thank you for your cooperation, POWERCARD. The Doctor appreciates your bitter openness with his project." ] A small, classic victory sound effect plays from its speaker. It fizzles out and distorts.
[ "Could you please direct the drone to the next available player? It would be greatly appreciated." ]

PowerCard: ... Sure. [ Uncertainty with the drone, but maybe he'll do something , it senses something wrong around. ]

PowerCard: [ as he approached back upstairs, he notices the lack of P10 and P3 around, wary of it- he looked around Shopkeeper gesturing towards it. ] Hey Keeper, Do You Know What's Up Over Here? Wheres Anothers?

Shopkeeper: With some sudden noise behind Shopkeep, he turned around to Powercard, and the drone. "Ah, hey there P2. I don't know about P15, but P10 and P3 have been acting up near that dock. I fear things might get physical so... I've been taking a look at them right now."
Shopkeeper gestured toward where the docks at, pointing at where P3 and P10 would be at. "Do you mind breaking them up? I am not exactly too familiar with both of them. I'll be there if something do happen."

PowerCard: I'll Try To, No Worries.

VRS_DR4: The Drone approached alongside Powercard. It ran a rough scan of the area as it came to the edge of the cliff right beside Shopkeeper. It only sought to observe for now.

Melissa: The wooden bridge creaking quietly beneath them as they both walk. The only sound they both can hear is the one coming from the.. Water. Melissa stood in middle of the bridge, a quick glance at the water before facing the cat.
Without hesitation, she calls.
I Find You       Very         Very, Very . Very ? Very.. Annoying.     Buzzing In My 'Ear.'   ! Dam1n

Dam1n: A quiet clicking eminates from his chest >"Apologies if I've done something to you. I try to keep my distance." Even then, on the wooden bridge, he kept a sizable gap between them.

Melissa: Melissa interrupted Dam1n rudely.
I Could   .
Even Dam1n tried to keep his little distance from Melissa, she's opposite of doing that. She quickly made a move, Her face is moving a little close to Dam1n's, with her finger tapping on his chest, that's uncomfortable.
Fling You Into The Water For Entertaining.     Watch   How Well Your Speeches Float When Your Mouth's Full Of Silence?

Dam1n: The cat flinched at the sudden movement, never having thought that she'd move so close. Adm1n felt a pit grow in his stomach from the other reality... >"I do believe you're capable of doing that, yes..."
He didn't move away, trying to stand his ground instead, his tail curling into itself. This was more than uncomfortable, would he dare say that it was disturbing? >"That wouldn't be quite pleasant for me though..." Attempting to turn his frown into a sorry smile
>"Haha, I'm not so fond of the water, i'm sure everyone knows that. Very stereotypical, i know!" He throws his paws up in the air as if in defeat

Melissa: Her eyes widen a little.         Ah

Melissa: Today's Lesson Is About What Happens To Chatty Things Who Won't Stay Quiet

Dam1n: The ticking from his chest became more and more audibly with each passing second.

Melissa: Hey Dam1n       . I Have A Funny Question

Dam1n: ... >"Yes, Melissa?"

Melissa: What An Admin Can Do When They Find Out About 'It'       ?

Melissa: Before Dam1n can speak one more time- No, her hands grip his throat tightly. Squeezing it as she can hear him choke and sputter. Her face hardening into a mask of cold-blooded person.

PowerCard: [ Powercard shots one of the bows as a warning, whilst quickly grabbed The Sword of The Bunker Hills on its inventory - Jump towards the bridge nearby. ] What Are You Guys DOING? Do You Think This Is A Good Idea??

Shopkeeper: "I don't think we have time," Shopkeep jumps down from the cliff, rushing to the docks. Boards creaks and breaks under his legs, but just barely enough to support him for a while.
"I do not wish to see anything bad happens between you guys, please calm down and let go of P10."

Dam1n: If Adm1n had a heart, he'd feel it drop. Terrified of his well-kept secret reaching the others >"ACK!" His paws reach up to grab at Melissa's, claws digging into the grass sleeves.

Melissa: Oh Melissa.. If she can even hear.. Melissa's eyes are fixed on the cat she's squeezing till it's almost dead. With predictable strength, she pushed him back. Dam1n's back strikes the wood, which slightly cracks under the force. Also, the blades of grass on her sleeves seems to make it worse on his neck as she chokes him.

Dam1n: Even with all of his strength, he couldn't pry her hands away from his throat. It's almost as if he wasn't having an effect on her at all. His tail whipped around violently as his body gasped for air.

PowerCard: [ Powercard grips ON Melissa's shoulders, only to ended up punches on her face multiples times out of frustrations, frustrated that all of these happened. He grabbed P10 and pushed them away from the bridge edges out of wary. ] Some Of You Are Honestly Making Me Angry.

Melissa: Oh... That hurts. The punches caused her to stumble backwards, body collapsing like a puppet with cut strings. She lied there unmoving, slack and limp form of hers, that could remind you disturbingly of a corpse. She froze like she got a troubleshoot to deal with, so better get that chance to move that cat out.

Dam1n: Dam1n landed right into the water after P2's heroic act, making a big splash as he hit the cold ocean. Still alive but his conciousness majorly lost

PowerCard: Shoot SHOOT Hey! [ Powercard panicked, jump off whilst using it's ice power to attempt to made a safety landing near P10, Even if it was quite a rush. ] huff...puff... [ He approaches towards P10 and help them on much safer place to land on, afterwards to collapse out of exhaustment. ] Hahh... Shoot... This Hurts So Bad.
.. What A Disaster One.. Never Wanted To Do This... But I Had To.. Hha...

Dam1n: being as large as he was, it was considerably hard getting him up on land, any surface really. Until his body got enough air for him to wake up, eyes shutting with force as he choked on whatever water caught its way in his throat, it was a stinging pain as he breathed. He gasped for air after spitting most the water out his system, looking around with wide eyes as he stood there in silence. His body trembled slightly, while Adm1n's was shaking.

Shopkeeper: Shopkeeper was shocked on how straightforward... and violent those players could be, that he overlooked P10 getting dropped into the water for a moment. The moment he realized what could happen, Powercard already rushed before him to save P10, not like he's useful in this situation anyway.
"Are you alright P2? I'm sorry I wasn't much help."

PowerCard: [ he breathes heavily, gasped upon attempt to speak. ] Hh... Would Love To Have Some Help With Anothers Too... If You Want.. [he slowly points to P3. ]

Shopkeeper: He looks at P3, barely active. "I see, I will lend a hand." Shopkeep drags P3 back to somewhere with a more solid ground, and positioned them to sit and lean against the wall.

Dam1n: He opened his mouth but then closed it shut right away. The ticking emanating from his chest like a panicked heartbeat trying to find stillness. His tail curled up and around his arm

PowerCard: I Never Wanted To Do That At All... Arghh.... That Was Hurt To Punch On.... Yeowwch....

Shopkeeper: "Can you take care of P10 while I try to look for P15? I think they would know more on what to do right now regarding of this whole thing." Before Powercard could reply anyway, Shopkeeper already started climbing back up to where he last seen P15.

VRS_DR4: Recorded. The Drone continued to lurk on the rocks, awaiting its perfect opportunity. It made very little noise and stood perfectly still perched on its cliff. Their power dynamics were now a little more clear in its data logs.

GraveDigger: The Statue looked down upon the Android with disdain.
"Why do you insist on following us? To spy on us like a gradeschool girl? You're pathetic. Go home and cry to your creator and rust away, The moment you are unfixable he will rid the world of your existence. Fuck off. We haven't done anything, we don't want your company or the others outcasts that reside in that wasteland of a kingdom."

VRS_DR4: ... Recorded. Gravedigger's words didn't impact the drone the way it should've. In fact, it logged her words, like its supposed to. Good to know a second opinion. That was all it needed. There was no need to stay, now. maybe it can go play pickle obby now.

Dam1n: After a quick couple of minutes, he regained his composure. He could think about this later. >"Hack! Cough.." He clenched his fist over his mouth as he knocked his head lightly against P2's

Dam1n: He felt a significant difficulty when trying to talk but couldn't understand why. >"Are you... good?"

PowerCard: [ Powercard tries to look upon P10 slowly- just to ended up with body pain chain reacted. ] Aarg- Nnot Really... [ Looking rather dejected. ] I Never Expected To Do Something Like This At... At All.

Evelyn: After hearing those robotic words from the green shopkeeper, you could say Evelyn was "ruffled" at the news. "Is everything ok? I heard something happened, are you hurt?" Evelyn stood staring at the cat, the darker side seeming a hell of a lot more disgruntled than the other.

Dam1n: He felt relieved to see Evelyn, no offense to Powercard who saved his life. >"Ah-" he coughed harshly, raising their trembling hand to Evelyn >"Could you...hack, help me up?"

Dam1n: He himself tried raising his body up, using the wall as leverage but the previous state of unconsciousness made him physically weaker

Evelyn: Evelyn clawed past P2, sorry bro they dont gaf about you rn their boyfriend is dying and hot. "What happened? Who d- How did it happen???" They supported P10 getting up, the way Dam1n looked so relieved worried them.
"Are you ok? What happened?" Their voice softened, attempting to calm the situation in their head

Dam1n: They wrapped an arm around Evelyn's shoulder, gaining back his strength little by little. >"I'm... fine, i suppose." offering a weak smile to their voiced concerns. His body leaned a lot onto Evelyn. >"I'll explain later..." he waved a paw around in the air, dismissing their question

GraveDigger: "....Are you okay Power?"

PowerCard: [ he proceeded to leans down properly, try to bear with the pain and helplessness it felt after using all efforts to avoid the situation went haywire. ] Coughs- I Don't Know Anymore...

GraveDigger: She pats his head. Take it easy, rest when this is over for today.

PowerCard: Sighs... I Suppose. [ He looks away from any eye contact, felt quite guilty for doing that for any of the Players, but what must you do if that happened in general? ]

PowerCard: [ lingering on his head, he wonders; ] Is This The Best I Could Do To Avert Everything Just To Be Shunned Away?

Melissa: It appears that the spot they left her is not entirely vacant; in fact, there's a yellow flower blooming right where she was. It seems she may have left out of sheer boredom. Great.