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Psychonauts 2 - Questionable Area
2024-12-14 17:18:53
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A crew currently wandered the shanty town, seeking anything to do. The place was dull, and while they had a "job" given to them by Bizz to do interviews with people....did they really want to do that?

Checking around, there were a few places to check out.

The castle, as always, was looming. There have recently been rumors of some "god stuck in the basement." People believe that it must be causing the quakes.

There was one of the many identical stores that almost seemed to plague the shanty town.

There was the game show. It was off hours, but surely something interesting had to be happening there.

There was also the wastelands........there was bound to be more creatures out there, but the risk.....

Photon
2024-12-14 17:24:22
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"Man, fuck this place. I came here looking for entertainment, and I'm stuck here doing interviews."
Shorty
2024-12-14 17:24:36
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"If he wanted interviews, he coulda interviewed me! I'm interesting!"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 17:25:14
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"I uh, just came on vacation. I only agreed to interview because we needed food..."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 17:25:48
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"I'm like sure it'll be fine. We'll just, like, get it done and like, be over with it, yanno'?"
Photon
2024-12-14 17:26:37
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"I guess. Any opinions on where we should go?"
Boxman
2024-12-14 17:27:08
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"Well, don't look so glum, my business acquaintance, while the fun here is statistically lacking, you've got a team of fellow employ-

friends here to help! I'm sure we can have this joint as fun as a seminar at an office volleyball game with just a simple pick of the paths!"
"........."
Photon
2024-12-14 17:29:17
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"Sure, bud."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:04:49
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"I'm partial to the path of destruction."
"But whatever you're up for, boss!"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:05:36
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"Uhm- I mean, wastelands are definitely more deadly. Gameshow is off hours, so not that entertaining. Whatever you think, leader!"
"Mmmaybe! Maybe we could see what goes on behind the cameras!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:05:49
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"Hmm, well, I did come here looking for entertainment. The game show might be worth taking a look at."
"For my professional opinion, the stores are my natural environment. Besides the water.
I can strike quite a deal in the hearts of my fellow workers."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 18:06:16
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"Can't say I'm a leader, more of a follower, like, so I'll just go with the majority vote, yeah?"
"Well, I think we should just go see the show. Even if it's off air."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:10:27
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Shorty flaps his four hands!!! They picked where he wants to go!! He is SO HAPPY!

The wug throws up a bottle of soda.

2024-12-14 18:08:33
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"Ah, the classic goyo goy dero! Thank you, addiction, working even off company hours!"
"….."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:10:12
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"Uhm, that's nice."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:10:36
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He takes the can. This will be a tool to assist when they run low on power.
".........."
"Anyways! Off to the cameras we go!"
"Let's go!!"
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:13:15
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"WOO WOO, LETS GOOOO!!!"
"Off we go then!"
"Let's get a move on, folks!"
2024-12-14 18:14:38
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The group heads to the set. With it being after hours, many crew members are rushing to get everything packed up before nightfall. As soon as the sun falls, the likelihood for A-classes and horrible creatures rises, as they use the night as cover.

Three people seemed unfazed by it all.

"Go fish."
"Bull. You're cheatin'!"
"You're just bad at basic cards, man."
"Hey people! Did you get our interviews done?"
"Awww shit. Can't you people bring it later, it's off hours!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:16:39
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"Tooootally interviewed some super interesting people outside. Y'know, like... all them disheveled and starving folk and shit. Super interesting."
Zookeeper
2024-12-14 18:17:29
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"Awesome! Let me see."

Zookeeper runs over and hops, waiting for the tape.
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:17:48
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"I have them all memorized word by word. Should I recite the first one?"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:18:15
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"Yeah, this dude has them memorized, look at him, not me."
"Yes."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:18:28
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"We pan into a field. Desolate. Lonely. There is a dull sense of emptiness in the atmosphere."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:18:54
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"Yeah! You go boxguy, tell 'em!"
"An axeni stands there. Disheveled. They are trying so hard to muster a smile. We do not care. We continue on."
"You got this!"
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:19:49
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"Hello, we ask, how is your day going? 'Not very good. My dog got put into the soup. The weed is worth it.' they say."
"Yeah you tell 'em big guy!"
"I know the weed isn't worth it. They are coping. We do not care. We continue on."
"The notail with weed was pretty cool though."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:22:47
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Squeaky toy noises can be heard as he holds Chiffon closer upon 'dog soup' being mentioned.
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:23:04
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"We ask, 'What dog did you lose?' They tell us, 'It was a blort. Six feet long. Can't even remember the poor guy's name.' It is sad."
"I can tell that interview is fake."
"Blorts don't get put into soup."
"Nice try, but they get turned into noodles."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:25:33
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"IS SOUP AND NOODLES NOT A THING???"
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:27:17
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"I CAN'T BELIEVE MY LIFE IS A LIE!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:23:50
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"Aww, cmon man, he's just getting to the good part."
"Maybe the person didnt see their dog made into noodles."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:24:13
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"Ah, guess the improv classes were not worth the 20 smacaroons."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 18:25:00
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"Reeeallly?? What reason would he fake it? Hey, boxy boy, did you lie or–?" She's not the brightest.
"I have committed the greatest lie. Failing to meet company standards. Please, throw me to the ocean, I won't even engage tactical swimming mode."
Photon
2024-12-14 18:26:53
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"Boxman, dude, you can't die yet, I still need you."
"Ok."
Zookeeper
2024-12-14 18:27:31
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Zookeeper puts Boxman in a capsule. A REALLY big capsule.
"Ah SHIIIIT-"
"Damn."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:29:49
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"HHHH?!?! HOW'D HE GET IN THERE???"
"It's a long way to the ocean so we better start now!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:29:31
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"Hey zookeep, can I throw him into the ocean?"
"He's my employee and all, I feel like it's only fair for me to be the one throwing him."
2024-12-14 18:29:42
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Zookeeper starts rolling the capsule away.


Boxman
2024-12-14 18:31:57
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"It's kinda nice in here. Box fell off. But still nice."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:30:10
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"Oh God, Uhm- can we not send him to the ocean? Aren't we in a wasteland??"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 18:32:08
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"WOAH, WOAH, HOW DID THAT TINY MAN DO THAT!"
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:32:18
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"I have so many questions..."
"Not enough answers!!"

Zookeeper has not stopped rolling the capsule. He's planning on rolling it into the castle water source.

"Should we stop this?"
"I'm just...." He stops the little robot from rolling it.
Photon
2024-12-14 18:33:36
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Photon walks in front of Zookeeper and helps try to push the capsule away from him.
Dahlia scrambles and picks up Zookeeper. "HEY!"
"Maybe let's like, not?"
"Haven't had this much fun in a rolling sphere since the holiday party of '18. Hoo boy. Sharon was out of it."
Zookeeper
2024-12-14 18:34:27
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"Why ask for something you don't want? He's happy, let's roll!"
("I'm hoping he'll drown. He won't, but a man can dream.")
"No we like, want him. I think he's what you're talking about. We need him for like insurance or something!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:35:39
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"I don't care about his happiness; he's working for me."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:35:59
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"Because we need him on our team, not in water."
"Hey! Howzit in there!?"
"I'm starting to warm up to the walking fax machine. Roll on, little guy."
Zookeeper
2024-12-14 18:35:49
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"See? Let me go!"

Zookeeper tries to escape.

Zookeeper rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of -10. A -1 is rolled.

But he's too weak.....

Dahlia
2024-12-14 18:43:58
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Dahlia just kinda holds onto Zookeeper. "Zomg… you're like, so cute and cereal box shaped. Can I take you with us?"
"Boxman please break out of that silly thing, I can't let you drown."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:43:31
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"That's true. My emotional state means nothing compared to the contentment of my employer. I'm so sorry, but I think I must request my freedom."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:44:07
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"Okay, well, uhm...Should we break him out?"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:44:44
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"Yeah, I guess."

Photon's gonna try and help get that capsule open.
"Boxman!!! You're in a ball!"
"Just roll yourself, quick!"
"HEY! Stop giving him ideas! He's a self-inflicted corporate idiot!"
Photon
2024-12-14 18:50:52
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"Yeah, but sadly, that idiot is employed by me right now."
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:46:37
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"Maybe I CAN HELP!" Shorty says dramatically, ripping his shawl off as he runs and tries to pile drive the entire fucking capsule.
Blueberry will also help photon open the capsule.
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:46:51
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He re-equips the box.
"Oh, I can do that on my own."
He attempts to punch open the capsule...
This is rolling with the punches.
2024-12-14 18:47:37
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Everyone joins forces in an attempt to open the capsule!

Photon and his team rolls a 20 sided die. A 16 is rolled.

It's open! Boxman is freed.

"Glad ta' have ya back bud."
Boxman
2024-12-14 18:52:50
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"Truly, for my transgressions, I deserve worse. Your mercy is looked upon with unpaid overtime."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 18:56:26
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"Hey, little lady-killer! You can't just tell corporate dummies to kill themselves like that!" She scolds Zookeeper.
"Hey, let go of Zoo right now."
"Don't handle the man like that."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 18:57:03
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"Maybe you should put the AI down? Some don't like being picked up."
"Hey he's ok! Arent'cha little man! Who's a good little guy?" She's holding Zookeeper like a little expensive dog.
"Are... are you talking to him like he's an animal?"
Shorty
2024-12-14 18:58:17
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Shorty takes his shawl back and picks up Chiffon.
"Hey, uhh, Dahlia? Do you, uh, wanna look at my guy? He's just as cute!"

Chiffon would flutter his lashes but he has none

Bizz
2024-12-14 18:57:43
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Bizz snaps his fingers a few times.

"Ay ay! Put him down!"
"Can we please just put it down?? The boss is getting mad."
Photon
2024-12-14 19:14:48
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"Hey, doll, maybe you should listen to the boss man. That little fella is like... weird."
"What a horrible event I am in. Horrible. There is surely no way I could escape."
Boxman
2024-12-14 19:19:10
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"Miss Dahlia, HR is going to have some problems with us if you keep manhandling the box. I can only beat them back into their pit so many times."
"Finnneee, finnnee! Not my fault he's so cute and sweet!" She gives Zookeeper a little scritch and sets him down.
"One day, I am going to do something horrible."
Photon
2024-12-14 19:19:40
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"Aren't we all, dude?"
Zookeeper
2024-12-14 19:20:09
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"You will be the 5th person to suffer. Sorry, sweetie, you're not good enough to break top 3."
"Big things ahead, sir. Can't wait to fill out the paperwork for that."
"Who's the other four?"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 19:27:24
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"I wasn't involved. I wanted her to put you down."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 19:27:32
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"Yeah, like what? All I did was pick you up. What will you do, little guuuy~"
2024-12-14 19:27:43
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"Pooooooof."

"You might want to hide little guy."
Photon
2024-12-14 19:37:53
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"Oh! Look at this little fella~"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 19:38:51
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"Oh, hello little dude! I like your wings!!"
"Engaging tactical soda mode. Photon, should I deploy the goyo goy dero?"
Photon
2024-12-14 19:40:28
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"Not yet, Boxman. Not yet."
"Little man, these people are going to put you in a box and trade you for something better."

The numbskull looks worried at the group.

"Aww c'mon, have a little faith in me. I treat ALLLL my animals good."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 19:39:35
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"So many cute little animals we're seeing, like, zomg!"
Shorty
2024-12-14 19:40:43
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Annoyed manchild being ignored noises...
"How small and cute!"
Zookeeper puts the numbskull in a capsule.
"Huh."
Photon
2024-12-14 19:42:03
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"But why?"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 19:42:22
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"Why is he putting stuff in a capsule??"
"…."
"HH?! Now a little guy's in a ball!!!?"
"I mean. The capsule feels pretty homey. Don't blame the guy."
Zookeeper pops open the top of his head, but the capsule doesn't fit.
"It's in his nature. Don't question it."
"I think we should."
"I think it's uh.. too big."
"I wanna put my hand in his head-"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 19:44:00
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"Get that thing out of there, like! Are you trynna suffocate it? You wouldn't like being in a little, like, coin machine ball. You didn't like being in my arms, so how do you think that thing feels bein' smothered in a ball?"
Boxman
2024-12-14 19:44:55
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"I see you're having issues of dimension IE: a) Your head and b) That capsule.
May I suggest filling your noggin with a refreshing goyo goy dero? Provided on the spot by my wug associate."
"What else goes in there???"
"Hey zookeep. I'll trade you that capsule for this super cool and totally drawn by me piece of arttttt~

It waves a piece of paper above zookeeper, trying to see if it'll work.
2024-12-15 04:01:28
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Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 19:50:12
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"Whoa, that looks so fucking good!"
"Lil' artist arent'cha?"
Zookeeper grabs the art, pinning it to the floor to look it over.
He scuttles away with it, escaping the area.
Photon
2024-12-14 19:50:59
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"Damn, this dude is weird."
Bizz
2024-12-14 19:51:10
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"So.....looks like our card game is ruined."
"Thanks a lot."
Shorty
2024-12-14 19:52:10
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"Tbh if someone drew me art, I'd do that too."
"Awww I'd wish he come back! He's so small and like, holdable! AUGH!! I miss him already! Oh well.."
"I can ..... play with ya'll if you want."
Shorty
2024-12-14 19:54:06
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"ALSO HEEEY I COULD PLAY CARDS! LIKE! MY BIG BRO TAUGHT ME HOW TO PLAY AND I'M, LIKE, PRETTY GOOD AT IT!"
"WE COULD LIKE HANG OUT!!!"
Blueberry will grab the capsule.
Blueberry Boba rolls a 20 sided die. A 14 is rolled.

Blueberry grabs the capsule!


"I'm just gonna hold this for now."
"Au contraire, employing friends, we have much skill in the land of games regarding cards and fish. I've won thirty games of speed tuna in a row! Where you "fish" for the "tuna" (a 7 of hearts) until you fight for it when it is drawn. Good fun. But I can also do crazy 8s and the likes."
("Bizz I don't want to play with these fuckin' freaks.")
("Yeah, but if it's a two player game we already know I'm going to win.")
("Now I don't want to play with your ass either.")
Shorty
2024-12-14 19:57:42
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"…Heck, you guys could like even just uh… talk and I'll sit here and listen."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 19:55:57
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"This guy's tailmic can play a really good game, though!"
"C'mon, give me a chance! Or well... Give my buddy here a chance!"
Photon
2024-12-14 19:57:56
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Photon brings out a totally normal notail.
"We accept your game."
"No we don't, but whatever."
Shorty
2024-12-14 19:58:27
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"WOOOOOOOO!"
"Every game needs a referee. I'll be on the lookout for foul play, and I am ready to tackle anyone."

Boxman
2024-12-14 20:01:02
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He pauses.
"Unless the goal is deception. Then I withdraw my option."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:02:17
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"Imagine cheating at cards, like that's the kind of stuff that gets the space mafia pissed-"
"And the space mafia probably use people as shoes!"
Photon
2024-12-14 20:01:28
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"Nice! Then let's play.~"

Photon instructs his 'notail' to join the game; it is a Gamer after all.
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 20:01:08
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"You got this, leader!"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 20:01:55
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"We're cheerin' you on, sweetcheeks!"
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:02:52
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"Ppsssss, like you can beat me at cards. I'll take it on."
MIMICBOT rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of +8. A 9 is rolled.
Bizz beats you at cards. Utterly destroys you.
"Damn Bizz!!!!!"
"Damn, I thought my buddy here was better than me."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:06:00
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"!! WOAH, HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT THIS??"
"Hahaha!!!! We should have had a bet on this game!"
"Wow. Agonizing. This is. Really upsetting. I would eat those cards if I wasn't so respectful of the outcome."
"It happened so fast too.."
"You can't beat the classic Bizz luck."
"Zaaaamnn! He don't play! Move's like that really can make a lady swoon!"
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:07:56
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"BbbbIzzbizzzbizzz CAN YOU TEACH ME HOW YOU DID THAT, I WANNA DO THAT, THAT WAS SO COOL!"
".... Hey maybe the rest of ya'll should take Bizz on, I suck at this."
"Can my dog try playing? He might try to eat the cards though.."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:08:29
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"Care to share a tale of an infamous match you have had? So utterly destroyed in this same matter? Good to get learning experience."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:08:45
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"You're right, I make everyone swoon."
Zapp
2024-12-14 20:08:59
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"Then why are you always eatin' alone with an idiot and a freak machine in the mornin'?"
"Uh."
"I don't deal with groupies."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:08:50
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Hopping up and down!
Dahlia puts her wrist to her head and dramatically gestures fainting. "You're so fine, ugh!"
"I'm so allured by you! Tell me more about yourself!"
"Hey! I also eat alone with two people!"
"So we're both cool!"
"I actually have friends I eat with."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:10:55
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"So fine indeed. My info packet explains exactly how cool this guy is."

"It's a lot of exclamation marks. I think Sharon had a field day typing this baby up."
"Y'all are buttering me up....."
"What are you trying to get out of me?"
Zapp
2024-12-14 20:11:27
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"Your wallet, I'm sure."
"A story, apparently. These guys wont shut up about wanting to hear one from you."
"Same thing any intern is.
Experience. Working stories. Experience. Coffee. Something about commitment to the company."
"Oooh nothing~!" She slide up next to him, but keeps enough distance as to not make him uncomfortable. "Tell us a story or two? Know any tales, handsome~?"
"I heard alot about a fairies tale!"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:13:04
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"And I'm all good on coffee."
"…Could you also sign my face along with the story?"
Photon
2024-12-14 20:13:22
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"Yeah, a face autograph for Shorty there would be cool too."
"Can I also have an autograph? I never met a famous guy like you."
("Dude why are these people all up on me?")
("Gotta have it.")
("Need it.")
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:14:23
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("Like?????")
("No, there's some freaky machine askin' for a fairytale.")
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:15:35
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Last edit: 2025-11-18 01:03:14
"I assure you, Blueberry's affections are entirely platonic. He has a wife."
"I love my wife!"
"He loves his wife!"
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:17:16
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"Pssssssst, you guys suck at this!"
"My main man right here just told me what you're after."
"A face autograph?"
"Oh, do we now?" She leans in with a smile. "I didn't ask for a fairytail baby. I said a tale. I have a couple myself." She winks. You feel her motives compared to everyone else's are a hit more personal.
Photon
2024-12-14 20:19:33
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Photon's gonna shoot Dahlia a look. Is this really your standard on men? Cool.
"What's a fairy's tale worth to you?"
"How 'bout a soda pop?"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:18:48
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"Ah. So you know."


"I have this tantalizing can of brand-name Goyo goy dero."
"Gotta have it, as they say."
"I get bragging rights to say someone cool and famous who isn't a family friend actually wanted to tell me a story."
"That or 20 smackaroons. Real money. Take it or leave it. I'm a guy on a schedule. I love my work."
"But this Goyo goy dero??? You've never tasted refreshment until you've had one."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:20:16
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"Look, I'm impressed, but I'm not into bacterial colonies right now."
"Yowza!"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 20:20:47
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"Dang!" She gives a playfully pouty face. "I'll get'cha next time though!" She slides her number to him on a small slip of paper.
The slip of paper is bigger than Bizz.
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:21:55
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OOO, PAPER, AND REMEMBERING HOW TINY BIZZ IS.
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:20:34
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"What are you implying about my brand name, Goyo goy dero? Go on, say it in layman's terms."
"No...she's actually a bacterial colony."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:21:20
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Last edit: 2025-11-18 01:12:06
"Ah, my mistake. She's a clump of actual cells. Forget that about the women-folk sometimes."
Photon
2024-12-14 20:21:42
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Last edit: 2025-11-18 01:13:33
"Look, ion give a crap bout those shitty capsules. Never even tried for one."

It places a paw on Shorty's head and ruffles their fur, then points at Boxman.

"This one just wants an autograph, and that one wants an actual story."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:23:13
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HEAD FUR RUFFLES! SHORTY IS GOING TO CRY.
Photon
2024-12-14 20:22:08
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"I don't think Boxman is capable of not wanting business stories."
"Hmmm. That workplace experience."
"Need that in my brew."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 20:22:18
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"I'm just gonna keep holding this guy."
Photon
2024-12-14 20:22:26
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"Thank you, Blueberry!"
"Anytime leader!"
"You fellas won't get a single story out of my mouth. I'm zipped up! Next time be a bit more subtle. Touch my heart strings!"
"..."

"Like.
Like the muscle, orrrrr?"
"Oh, ew. Nevermind."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:23:27
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"Also, autographs are 20,000 points."
"You're going to sell it online anyway, might as well make a point."
Dahlia
2024-12-14 20:25:03
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"I triiieeed to touch your heart strings! Apparently, fine pieces of work in the shape of women aren't your thing!"
"The cells in the vague shape of a woman makes her point expertly."
Photon
2024-12-14 20:25:16
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"Sorry Shorty, I'll get you a better autograph another time."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:25:39
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DESPERATE INVENTORY CHECK.
Shorty rolls a 20 sided die. A 6 is rolled.

Shorty is poor.

Shorty
2024-12-14 20:26:22
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And on the floor.
Photon
2024-12-14 20:26:53
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"Sigh, or I'll try and see if I brought enough points."

Photon glances around, too.
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:26:38
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Last edit: 2025-11-18 01:19:30
He checks his briefcase. To see what he had saved up from overtime.
Boxman rolls a 20 sided die. A 19 is rolled.

The overtime wages are astronomical!

"All about that hustle, baby. Stay on my grind."
"!!!!!!!!!!!"
Photon
2024-12-14 20:28:44
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"I knew paying this dude would be worth it- Hey, would that buy us a tale too? I mean, the man's got cash."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:29:33
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"Nah, I'm not giving over a tale. Mainly cause telling tales for money is cheap."
"........................."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:30:22
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"And what you got ain't enough!"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 20:32:19
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"Can I take you out for a date? The conclusion of dates is always a great tale! I can make it worthwhile! I love a man who knows what he wants, too!"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 20:29:11
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"Should I, uhm, still check for money?"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:29:17
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Last edit: 2025-11-18 11:51:08
"Now, kid. These points were going to go towards a very tasteful desktop bobblehead of the famous "Rod-knee Shootkins". I need to know if my money's going towards the right place."
(Rod-knee Shootkins?)
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:29:26
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Shorty runs up to Boxman and hugs him!
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:31:06
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"I WILL LITERALLY KICK BUTT FOR YOU AND DO YOUR CHORES FOR WEEKS!"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:30:11
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"NO TOUCHING."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:30:39
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"HR killed me last time I held an animal."
"It was a bombat in the breakroom. We don't have a breakroom anymore."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:31:40
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"Ooh. Sorry- okay, no touchies, okay cool-"
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 20:31:57
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"Why..."
"Boxman, let the kiddo have their face signed. I'll pay you extra if ya' do."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:31:49
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"You got it, boss."
The briefcase is handed over to the little buckaroo.
"Hand over the points and the face gets signed."
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:32:43
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"Haha! Sounds a lot like 'Hand over the points and nobody gets hurt!'."
"Mark was such a kidder."
"Was?"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:33:08
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Siiiiip.
"Does nobody else hear this guy??"
"This boxman is more fucked up than Zoo."
"Yeah but he's a real good worker, cheap too!"
"I pay for myself in time."
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-14 20:33:44
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"Okay, cool."
"I mean! Mark does sound like a kidder!"
"This guy gets it."
"Anyways, can we get Shorty's face signed now?"
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:34:48
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"AND!!! Doooo you need a marker?"
"I need you to hand over the points first."
"I've been swindled enough to know points comes first."
Photon
2024-12-14 20:35:17
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Photon yoinks the briefcase and holds it out.
"Zapp, grab that."
"What if I don't?"
"Fuck off man, just grab it."
Zapp
2024-12-14 20:36:08
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Zapp takes the case, opening it to count the points.
A man of his word would never swindle a fellow suit.
Photon
2024-12-14 20:36:33
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"If it's not enough, I'll take it out of Boxman's salary."
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:37:14
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Shorty's hand shakies intensify.
"Get signin'."
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:37:35
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"Nice."

Bizz signs Shorty's face, and then signs a paper as well.
Shorty
2024-12-14 20:38:01
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!!!!! Shorty squeals! He is! Going! To CRY TEARS OF JOY!!!
Bizz
2024-12-14 20:38:11
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"On the house so you can actually wash your face in 4 months without guilt."
"I wish that was me...."
"Nice, good for you kiddo!"
Boxman
2024-12-14 20:38:30
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"That paper. Can I have it? Please. I am begging you, Short king."
"Sure thing!! You paid for it!!! Just send me pictures of how it's doing!"
Boxman
2024-12-15 03:26:26
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"Oh. Pictures will be an option. Later."
He shoves the paper under his box. There is a small "Graugh!" and then silence. He has some handwriting to learn to copy.
Shorty
2024-12-15 03:25:34
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"I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS!"
Dahlia
2024-12-14 20:39:03
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"Aweee, that's so nice of you! You aren't like other men. Confident yet kind to… Kids. I think Shorty's a kid! But like, whatever!"
"I'm like! 18!"
"I'm just short!"
"Anyway lets get out of here before the A-classes start raiding."
"I'm serious."
Photon
2024-12-15 03:27:21
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"Yep, I'm done here. Time to go, everybody."
Shorty
2024-12-15 03:27:29
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"YEAH, YEAH!!!!"
"Everyone hop on! To the breakroom!"
"Oh god, this again."
"Get on my back if you want to reach safety by nightfall, boss."
"I'll get on."
He hops on holding Chiffon! This is totally not weird!
"UGH. FINE."
Photon.... hops on. It is not happy about this.
Blueberry Boba
2024-12-15 03:30:05
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"Come on, Champ, we gotta make this man work for his overtime."
Dahlia opts to walk. She would take up too much space.
"ENAGING TACTICAL LAND SPEEDS. HOLD ONTO YOUR ASSES."
He runs into the sunset. Majestic creature, that one.
Expedition Successful!
While Bizz picked up cards, tucking them into his inventory, he failed to notice the shadow that soon loomed over him.

Zapp's hand blocks the way.

"The heck, man? I'm trying to clean up here!"
"Telling tales for money is cheap."
"................"
"Pssssssst no duh, idiot. You think people want artists that are happy?"
"Nah, they want people suffering, that starving artist vibes. Even if you're in it, you gotta pretend you hate it! It's part of the brand."
"No one likes the top dog, Zapp. You always have to play it up like you're the underdog."
"Uh huh. Sure."
"Is Zookeeper cooking again tonight?"
"Yeah!"
"But this time lets make sure he doesn't get distracted and burn everything."
No one is typing.