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BLACKEN RAVEN▼
BLACKEN RAVEN
[ Undertale OST - Live Report Extended ]

A group of aliens were on the hunt for the latest scoop in the event. It was still early, and no reporters had laid their stake to the location quite yet. This was prime time to get an interview that would forward one's career into stardom.

The crew spots the following:

A laid back AI, setting up plates of food.

Missy Wissy, clearly in disguise.

A quad of event-running birds.

Stem
"Hello everyone, this is Stem, and I can't believe I'm saying this, reporting LIVE!"
Minako
2024-12-20 02:06:23
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Posted by ID #118
Last edit: 2024-12-20 02:06:45
"So many people here, and so many juicy, action-packed stories to share, I bet! Let's see here... [^*^]"
Pit
2024-12-20 02:06:38
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Posted by ID #118
Last edit: 2024-12-20 02:20:35
"I'm also here!"
Minako
"We are!"
Plum
"There's a few different places we could check out, hm…"
Stem
"We're likely to get the most information from the event runners themselves, although there's also that mysterious individual, and that robot I've heard rumors about that may be a V1."
Plum
"Investigating that mysterious person could be interesting, but man, it's gonna be hard to choose who to interview!"
Minako
"Hm. I am a bit hungry, lads..." Minako stares at the plates being set up. "But, we're here for the tea, not the meal! I say we follow those who look the most mysterious and cool here, for the viewers' sake and entertainment. [^*^]"
Plum
"I do agree that a meal sounds good though!"
Pit
2024-12-20 02:09:38
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Posted by ID #118
Last edit: 2024-12-20 02:20:24
"Food it is!"
The crew move towards the AI with food. He leans back in a chair. A sign nearby says "Free Food, Free Hints."
Cheater
"Serving noodles today, dudes."
Cheater
"I even added egg to them. Enjoy."
Pit
"Ooh, free hints? Are you some kinda gossipmonger?"
Stem
"I'll take a cup, thanks."
Minako
'Ohoho, sounds wonderful! I wouldn't mind one either, thank you. [^*^]'
Cheater
"Hints aren't gossip. Unless you want hints on gossip."
Cheater
"I might look unassuming, but I know a lot more than you could imagine."
Cheater
"If you don't know what hints you're looking for. I can give you a "prediction" of what's to come."
Stem
"Yes, I'm interested in said 'prediction'."
Cheater
"Here's a prediction for you."
Cheater rolls four 20 sided dice. A 12, 13, 18, and 9 is rolled.
Cheater
"The lotto numbers are 12, 13, 18, 9, in that order."
Cheater
"What lotto? That's for you to find out."
Cheater
"All you need to know is that numbers like those won't work on me."
Stem
"I... see. I am curious as to how you've come about such predictive skills."
Plum
"Huh! That's cryptic. But neat."
Pit
"Word on the street is, you're a V1."
Cheater
"The streets know nothing about me, kid."
Cheater
"And if I'm a V1 AI-" he shrugs, "-what about it. Nothing too special about that."
Pit
"Oh, that's a good line. And yeah, just curious."
Minako
'Ohoho, still, I think many would like to hear about you, darling! I even know a couple personally. [^*^]'
Cheater
"My lotto prediction skills are my own. Most people call me a fraud because they don't know how the find the lotto that really matters."
Stem
"wowthesearereallygood. Thanks for the help, sir, um... What was your name?"
Cheater
"So you believe I'm a v1 AI without knowing my name?"
Cheater
"Sounds like your information is duped, kid."
Plum
"Guess we gotta find the one that does some time to make use of that prediction…"
Minako
'Fair going. One hint at a time, I suppose.' Minako gives her cup noodles to her capture creature, Goodie. He politely accepts.
Plum
"And I do have to agree that the noodles are great! Haven't eaten in a while, haha…"
Cheater
"I prefer we not get formal. The name is Heraculunkulus, but don't use it too much."
Stem
"I see. Well, at least my brother made sure to check for confirmation. Trust me, you wouldn't believe the sort of things he gets into his head sometimes."
Pit
"I HEARD THAT!!"
Plum
"Was definitely good we're making sure to fact-check…"
Stem
"Well, thank you for your help. I believe we'll be moving on now."
Minako
'Have a good day!! We'll try our best to heed your words, big man. Peace! [^*^]'
Plum
"Thank you for the noodles!"
Minako
'So, an interview with everyone, instead, huh? Sounds fun, let's go.'
The group moves on to the show running birds. All four just idle on stage, swaying as they look out into the crowd. They all seem lost in thought.
Pit
"Hello there! You're the main presenters for this event, yes?"
Poetnix
They all instantly perk up, surrounding the group in an instant. "Well, we're more like the funders. Think of us as CEOs!"
Poetnix
"We're just here to support the arts and the real star of this show!"
Stem
"I see, interesting. What motivated you to support this event in the first place?"

A 12 was predicted.

Poetnix
"We're just supporting a friend!"
Poetnix
"WE OWE PEOPLE SHIT. AND ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT IT'S NOT THE FUCKING MAFIA, SO DON'T ASK."
Poetnix
"At least we get to support fellow indie writers at the same time!"
Minako
'Not the mafia, huh... noted! You all are working for a good cause, though, in my books. Nice to meet you people. [^*^]'
Poetnix
"Are you four writers?"
Poetnix
"Yeah, yeah! Are you writers? Can you show us some of your works?"
Plum
"I am! Although I'm more of a nonfiction writer, haha. Plant cultivars and such."
Stem
"Of sorts. Me and my brother are investigative journalists."
Minako
'The only thing I have written are fauna logs, hoho! Although I bet I know little ones good enough to write a tale someday, something that'll make 'em happy. [^*^]'
Plum
"I've dabbled in fiction in my free time, but I've only ever published the informative stuff about plants."
Pit
"Yeah! What that guy said! Minus the part about plants."
Stem
"Although some could argue the 'cryptid hunts' you've published border on fiction."
Poetnix
"All of those are indie writings, folks. Don't put your talents down!"
Poetnix
"Anyway, is there anything you need from us?"
Minako
'If you don't mind, how about you four? I have no doubt in my mind that the overseers of an art festival have their good skills, but are you writers yourselves?? [^*^]'
Poetnix
"OF COURSE WE'RE GOD LOVING WRITERS, WHY ELSE WOULD WE BE HOSTING AN INDIE WRITING FESTIVAL?"
Poetnix
"He means to say that yes, we are writers ourselves. Indie? Maybe not, it depends on your definition."
Stem
"I see. Well then, might I see some of your works?"
Pit
"Here's our blog link!" He hands one of the birds a business card.
Plum
"I'd definitely be interested in checking out some of your guys' works!"
Poetnix
"Oh uh, our writings....we can't really show you any of those....."
Poetnix
"We have some recent writings but.....uh, they're not going too well."
[ The Binding of Isaac: Antibirth OST - Machine in the Walls (Mausoleum) ]
Dark wings flutter on to the lights above the stage. A new bird appears.
Poetnix
"No writing, no love, no skill in the arts. Poor writers they are. Quoth the Raven."
Poetnix
"GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE LOSER."
Plum
"......."
Stem
"Is this a... friend of yours?"
Poetnix
"We're calling him a loser. Do you really think he's our friend?"
Plum
"Fair point."
Pit
"You'd be surprised!"
Poetnix
"Forgotten one's goal? Failing to tend to one's needs? Poor tastes for those above. Quoth the Raven."

The raven holds out a chamilo.

"Chacha."

Poetnix
"Cha cha indeed, fellow. Do your duty. Quoth the Raven."

The raven drops the chamilo to the stage below, before flying off.

Stem
"...what?"
Plum
"Oh! A little guy!"
Minako
'Wow, what a colorful one, actually!! [^*^]'
Poetnix
"Eugh, what an insulting creature to the senses."
Poetnix
"Not the chamilo of course."
Stem
"Agreed." Stem quickly snaps a picture of the chamilo.
Plum
"I actually couldn't understand half of what the new guy said."
Plum
"But. Hey. There's a lizard now!"
Pit
"So is that lizard like... yours or something?"
Poetnix
The poet sighs. "No it's not mine. I'm positive this was for you."
Poetnix
"We just didn't........nevermind......"
Poetnix
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh"
Poetnix
"But you can't have this guy for free! You gotta uh......"
Poetnix
"Sing it an amazing poem! Only then can you tame this amazing beast!"
Poetnix
"SPIN THE WHEEL OF SUBJECT MATTERS."
Poetnix
"Oh what fun! You must sing a poem about agriculture or farming, and include a childhood memory in it!"
Plum
"Well, good thing I'm here for the farming bit! But what to talk about… grafting fruit of well-producing cultivars onto the trunk of a more sturdy plant… citrus hybridization… soil decomposers and natural pest control…"
Plum
"What's something that you guys know too so we can make this easier on all of us."
Stem
"I've um... never been one for verse."
Plum
"We've just gotta do our best!"
Plum
"Plus. Yknow. Most of us here are frux. The farming thing sort of goes with the childhood memories thing."
Pit
"Yeah! Thanks to that, this'll be easy!"
Poetnix
"You're over thinking it. Just start rhythming! No need to be too serious."
Poetnix
"Poems are all about your personal feelings! They don't have to be perfect."
Minako
"Personal feelings, huh?? How about this..."
Minako
"In fields of golden wheat, Father sows, meant chief
But for others there to reap, they cannot just sit and seek.
No, he knows what's his to keep, what's to take and what's too bleak
In the end, he won't be king, thrown will be into the... um... what's the word for it..."
Minako
"feed."

An 18 is predicted. The chamilo loved the notail's poem!

Stem
"Light from darkness, sweetness from sour,
Never alone, one and the same,
They say you'll never flower, but that no one's to blame."
Pit
"A package deal, that's what they always called us,
Inseparable, and better this way.
We had nothing beyond us, and nothing to say."
Stem
"We tried to separate, but alas, it went wrong
No matter what bodies we grew, they just didn't belong."
Pit
"And so now you see us, joined at the neck,
But surprisingly our lives didn't turn out a wreck."
Pit
"How was uh, how was that?"

A 9 is predicted, with an additional 1 due to [Patriotism].
The chamilo was impressed with the poem slightly.

Plum
"Here goes nothing…

The flower in the orchard blooms, grows to bear its fruit,
Although it's seeds are never sown, for something has grown to call it it's home.
Plucked from the branch, nurtured it has grown,
To rear the fruits that others will call home."
Plum
"…That took me a while to think of, apologies."
2024-12-20 03:00:38
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Last edit: 2024-12-20 03:00:46

A 13 is predicted.
The chamilo claps to the final poem!

"Chacha!"

It has been tamed.

Poetnix
"What amazing poems, all of you!"
Stem
"I guess we have a gecko now? Also, thanks."
Plum
"Aww, I'm glad he liked it!"
Minako
"Woohoo! Although, since we all did out part..." Minako looks over at the birds.

"Sorry if this is too much to ask, but can you give us a poem? No pressure, I just think it would be nice to hear professionals do it!! [^*^]"
Poetnix
"Ooooooh-"
Poetnix
"No we can't do that. We're not poem writers anymore."
Poetnix
"DESPITE BEING CALLED POETS."
Plum
"No worries, thinking up those poems on the spot was fun! This festival's been pretty neat so far."
Stem
"Indeed. I think I'm going to publish this on my blog later, see what a wider audience thinks."
Minako
"I'm sure that they'll enjoy our little show!! Also, don't forget the festival hashtag #indifeist2020hourX3 to bring it out to the masses. [^*^]"
Poetnix
"Don't worry, I'm sure I'll regain the power to sing poems once again!"
Poetnix
("If no one catches it first....")
END OF EXPO
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