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2024-12-22 21:36:30
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:09:02
[Hot Sugar - 'There Are Way More Bugs Than People']

You couldn't believe that you were going to see Azathoth again after that mess of a lawsuit, but you had an important reason for doing so.

What was that reason?
Chosen Action
You're going to beat him up.

You were going to beat him up. If you died, whatever. He already stole your life when he caused the disappearance of Walton. What's another disappearance?

Outside of Azathoth's gallery a large AI stood outside. It seems the exhibit wasn't due to open for a few minutes.

What will you do in the meantime?
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Greet and ask the AI its name.
2024-12-22 21:49:18
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Posted by ID #9
Last edit: 2024-12-22 21:49:27

You decide to be polite and not scare the AI. You introduce yourself as the lawyer of a man who disappeared and ask for the name of the other person.

"Mm... I am... Yig. Yes, I have heard of you. Very amusing. Do you have further business here?"
What is your response?
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Explain that you're here to punch Azathoth. Ask if this person is also here for that.
2024-12-22 21:50:44
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:14:55

You explain to Yig that you're here to punch Azathoth for all of his crimes. Your business is no longer a legal matter, it's a fighting matter. You ask if Yig is also here for that.

"Hm..."
"Also amusing."
"No. I am here for no such thing, but I wish you luck in your endeavor."
2024-12-22 21:51:44
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Last edit: 2024-12-22 21:53:35

You tell Yig to just not get in your way in that case. You both wait until unknown forces open the door to the gallery.

"Greetings travelers, welcome to..."
"Oh great! It's Yig!" You shuffle out from behind the tall body of Yig.
"And my prophet! What a lucky day for me!" Azathoth states scarcastically.
"Greetings, brother. You have a visitor."
...brother?
Chosen Action
Ignore everyone. Punch Azathoth at all costs.

You ignore any of this family reuinion. You make a run for Azathoth, jumping as you aim for his crown.

Fortuna rolls a 20 sided die. A 2 is rolled.
One statue grabs you midair. You shouldn't have taken your eyes off of them.
The other statue approaches you. The world around you begins to rip apart. Your vision fading into a singular point. You try to hold on to your memories, but one by one they are stolen from you.

You become nothing.

You never were anything at all.

The lawyer of Walton has never existed as far as anyone knows.
"Ok, before things get confusing. Brother you don't remember this, but you walked into this room with a man who tried to punch me, but he stopped existing because our singular mothers just ate him."
"Ah. Nothing too unusual, then."
"If I, by chance, get sued over this, you will inform the judge that no, you have never heard about this man though."
Yig
2024-12-22 21:56:49
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Last edit: 2024-12-22 21:56:58
"Greetings, mothers (singular)."

He seems to have ignored any comments about legal duties.
"Oh great. It's Yig."
"Hiiii Yig!!!! How many planets has my beloved son turned into snakes recently?"
"It has been going well! I have amassed a number of followings to help take care of my children. The numbers grow with each week. I am very proud of them all and how quickly they have become accustomed to their perfect forms."
"You're just a wonder. Turning planets into animals, just like your mom!"
"Wish you got into birds. It's the family animal, you've ever heard of it, Yig?"
"How NORMAL of you Yig to come to MY gallery showing and make it all about yourself!"
"Yes yes, we get it, you make snakes. Wonderful work! I'm glad one of your singular mothers is proud of you!"
"I was more fond of birds when they were closer to reptiles. Nonetheless. I am happy to see you too, Azathoth."
Azathoth
2024-12-22 21:58:35
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Posted by ID #9
Last edit: 2024-12-22 21:58:48
"Well unlike you, I will engage in no sarcasm. I am truly displeased to see you. Are you here to make me look embarrassing?"
"I INVITED HIM BECAUSE YOU GOT YOUR FIRST FOLLOWER AND PROPHET."
"Well, had a prophet!"
"IT WAS MEANT TO BE IN A SENSE, A BIRTHDAY LIKE SITUATION. LIKE WHEN WE HAD A CELEBRATION FOR WHEN YIG GOT A FIRST FOLLOWER."
"And then when he got his 1000th follower!"
"And then when he turned his first planet to snakes!"
"Oh those parties were great!" The mother takes out a photo of her, herself, and Yig surrounded by snakes, while Azathoth is in the background moping.
"Fond memories. Perhaps you shall recoup your losses, brother, and we may still have something to celebrate."
"Or maybe I shall find some additional followers myself, while I am visiting."
"No you will NOT find additional followers here! I swear you always do this, Yig!"
"I go to a place, and I'm there offering people the gift of vast memories, endless abysses, knowledge that would drive those who hear it mad and powerful!"
Azathoth
2024-12-22 22:00:22
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:17:57
"AND THEN YOU COME IN, AND YOU'RE LIKE "WHO WANTS TO BE A SNAKE?" AND EVERYONE IS LIKE "YEAH I'D RATHER BE A SNAKE THEN KNOW UNSPEAKABLE KNOWLEDGE!!!""
"Well of course. Who would not wish to be a snake?"
"I just think that your powers are gimmicky. There is no great knowledge? It is just.....random!"
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2024-12-22 22:00:48
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:18:38
"I MUST AGREE WITH AZATHOTH UNFORTUNATELY. YOUR POWERS ONLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON A SMALL AREA. IT'S JUST CHAOS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHAOS. WHY CAN'T YOU MAKE ANY SORT OF PLANS. LIKE WHY NOT OFFER AN ASSASSIN THE POWER OF BECOMING A SNAKE SO HE MAY BE THE BEST ASSASSIN OF ALL TIMES, YET SUFFER A WORLD WHERE HE IS NOT ACCEPTED?"
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2024-12-22 22:00:53
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"IF YOU TURN THE ASSASSIN INTO SNAKES. AND YOU TURN THE PRESIDENT INTO SNAKES. AND THEN YOU TURN THE COUNTRY INTO SNAKES. WHAT IS THE POINT?"
"Funny."
"I like snakes."
"CAN YOU TRY LIKING THE SLOW DOWNFALL OF CIVILAZATION BY GIVING THEM POWERS THEY KNOW THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE TAPPED INTO?"
"I suppose I can dabble a bit more in bestowing power upon those that would misuse it, mother (singular). Just for you."
"I don't know. I think you should just stick to the snake thing."
"SERIOUSLY?"
"Well Azathoth is always trying new things and they never work. Why ruin simple chaos?"
"YOU KNOW I'M STILL IN THE ROOM?"
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2024-12-22 22:02:10
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:22:01
"WE TELL AZATHOTH TO WRITE FOUL BOOKS AND HE FAILS. WE TELL HIM TO CREATE FORMATIONS OF EVIL STATUES AND HE FAILS. WE EVEN GIVE HIM THE BOOK OF HUMANITY, THE ARCHITECTURE OF HAPPINESS, AND HE CAN'T EVEN FOLLOW THAT CORRECTLY."
"YOU HAVE A POINT, WIFE. IF WE TELL YIG TO STOP DOING SNAKES, WHAT IF WE JUST GET A SECOND CHILD WE MUST BABYSIT?"
"Chaos doesn't have to be complex, it can just be a pile of snakes!"
"Admittedly, the powers I would bestow would also have been related to creating more snakes."
"IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT. AZATHOTH IS FAR MORE VASTLY POWERFUL THAN YIG....."
"MAYBE, YOU CAN GIVE YOUR BROTHER TIPS ON HOW TO REACH SUCCESS."
"I don't need tips! If chaos is what you want, then I will summon it!"
"I got enough power to start a flood, that'll cause some chaos!"
"Ah, excellent. Snakes are excellent swimmers. I will have some compelling offers to make."
"HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET FOLLOWERS TO BE FORCED TO JOIN ME WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO BECOME A SQUID-LIKE ENITITY IF YOU'RE JUST GOING TO TURN THEM ALL INTO SNAKES!"
"People are just more excited about snakes than squids."
"AS GREAT AS SQUIDS ARE. SNAKES CAN NOT ONLY SWIM, BUT GO ON LAND."
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2024-12-22 22:05:31
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:20:41
"You could offer for people to become seagulls instead! Then they could fly, swim, and walk on land!"
"FORGET IT! I'M DONE HERE!" Azathoth leaves his gallery, slamming the door on his way out.
He re-enters for a moment. "AND BY I'M DONE I MEAN I'M NOT TAKING ANYMORE SUGGESTIONS I AM STILL FLOODING THE LAND." He slams the door again.
"It was good to see you, mothers (singular). This has gone much better than the last reunion, I think."
"Last time the argument got so heated I turned everyone into birds until you cooled off."
"Honestly, I think this meeting isn't anywhere near as cool as last meeting!"
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2024-12-22 22:06:29
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:21:13
"WE RIPPED A MAN INTO UNEXISTENCE BUT WHAT ELSE IS NEW?"
"Sorry that Azathoth crashed his own party. But maybe you can give him some pointers later on how to get more followers."
"Perhaps I could have turned that man into a snake. As it goes. There will be more."
"AZATHOTH WOULD HAVE EXPLODED IF YOU TURNED THE PERSON WHO READS HIS MIND, HIS PROPHET, INTO A SNAKE."
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2024-12-22 22:06:56
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-03 10:21:38
"Oooooh I would have loved to see him explode!"
"He will simply need more followers, then. Yes, advising him in this seems prudent."
"Agreed! He needs another follower, right away!"
"And then we'll turn them into a snake!"
"*A BIRD."
END OF REUNION
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