slated4culling

[slated4culling]

So it’s been awhile.

Unfortunately, this current return is not exactly me bearing good news. 

As some of you might have been made aware, a certain ship with a certain person has ended.

I also happen to be trying to cut all ties with her as well.

There is however, precedent for this. And for that, I’m unfortunately here to present a callout for Rinmun, of @/rin-tsukiyori, among other blogs.

So if you are interested in seeing why I’ve been gone from many of my blogs for the past several months, then this post is for you.

here’s the link to the Doc showcasing everything i’ve been through and witnessed at her hands. 

Trigger warning for mentions of sexual assault, victim blaming and gaslighting.

#Word of Hope [ooc] #callout post #// reblogging here bc it pertains to the mun of gothiclolijade. #sa tw

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allthesetrolls​:

==>[S] Serzad, Grow a spine for once! 

[Music]

Anything that could identify her was covered, she knew she should heed his word and go, make a break for her hive where she somehow knew she’d be safe, despite everything. She was frozen in place, however, and shaking despite her desire to run. She didn’t want to leave him alone, even if he was far more capable than she was. She kept telling herself that he can handle himself,that even fi she stayed she’d be in the way, no hero but a fool…

But as the drone seemed to recover from his strike, a pang of doubt welled up in her food chute. Something about these drones seemed off, way off. They seemed like they had a clear intent, and…what was that it said about him resembling a target of theirs? That meant he was in danger….

She was a coward, but…but he was her friend and was sticking his neck out for her. They were two sides of the same coin so to speak, candy red and lime somehow seemed to always intersect in some way. She should run, every inch of self preservation she had was telling her to run but…

Something deep in her core was telling her to strife. Something primal, older than her. 

She balled her fists. She felt the leather of the handle of her twin boomerang blades against her skin. Serzad Exhaled. 

Pd< JUST LIKE I pRATICEd…

======> AGGRESS

With a sharp flick of her wrist she sent her B-Blade flying straight for the saw-attached arm of the drone! She watched as the blade cut clear though he arm, severing ti form the rest of the drone. She raised a hand to catch her boomerang, and as the handle reunited with her hand she decided toe safest thing to do was to keep her end of this fight at a distance, and use cover to her advantage! 

She made a mad dash for the body of the other drone, and vaulted over it with all of the agility of a master parkour athlete. 

Suddenly he’d catch her movement out of the corner of his eye, and upon looking back, the lime would notice a real nice stump where a saw would’ve been. He lets out the breath he was holding and smiles.

<{ ...Guess we’re in this together, then. |F

The drone swings its one remaining sawblade, which is expertly parried to the side by Vyrgyl. He uses the momentum from parrying the strike to turn a full 360 as the drone switches its damaged hand back to its concussion blaster, which is knocked off-target once more by an upward swing. Slowly, this dance of blades seemed to be turning the drone’s line of sight away from Serzad.

The drone’s thorax opens horizontally, blocking the male’s attempted followup strike with two extra arms, each with a short lance at the end of each one.

<{ ...This thing’s a walking fucking arsenal...! |F

He hops back as the drone’s saw hand comes crashing back down, sending debris and concrete shards flying from the impact.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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Oh no he threatened me! I’m so terrified for my life!! Whatever shall I do?!

Z| Perish. |Z

FRAYMOTIF: Rich Man’s Penance

Several blindingly white chains with spear tips at the end burst from the ground below the anon, skewering them in several places. They are then dragging into the dirt by the chains as they recede into the earth.

The troll then looks out in the distance at the city. A strange light hurtles into the air near the outskirts. His head tilts, curiously.

#??? #Vengance Incarnate [ic; the hedonist] #Anonymous

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==> [S] Vyrgyl: Defend!

[ @allthesetrolls​ | x | music ]

This drone... just scanning him caused it to go haywire. Was this some kind of new model? The chinks in its armor were different from the others... If it was, then was it possible someone designed it specifically to go up against whatever the hell these things were after...?

Vyrgyl glanced back at his friend, seeing her trying to black bloc... he couldn’t put her in anymore danger than she was already in.

<{ Whatever this thing’s after, it looks like close enough to it for it to focus on me. Go! I’ll hold it off! |F

The lime rushes in, swinging his weapon up to knock one of the drone’s arm blasters off balance, sending a concussive shot straight into the sky as it tried once more to mow him down. Following up by bringing his sword down onto its head, a shimmer of color burst from the blade, causing the mechanical freakshow to skid back about an inch. 

It shuddered a bit, turning its sights from left to right. He’d managed to disorient it, but judging from everything else, he doubted this would last long. He turns once more to call out to Serzad.

<{ What are you waiting for...? It’s now or never, Serzad! |F

Even as he called out to her, it seemed to be recovering... The guns receded into the drone’s arms, with circular saws emerging in their place, revving up and ready to slice up some fresh limey eboy.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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He nodded, ready to plot a course there, when their luck would run out. A drone happened to catch sight of the pair, and it along with its companion, would descend upon the pair on either side. The lime immediately had his blade brandished as one of the drones seemed to be scanning him... ["TARGET SIMILARITY: 87%. EXECUTING STRIFE HUD."] Vyrgyl could barely let out a "Wait, what?!" before yelping, and tackling Serzad to the ground. Thankfully, friendly fire would leave only one drone remaining.

Before she could register what was really going on, Serzad was in the dirt, and the sound of a loud explosion rang in her ears! Then she heard something crash land. 

She looked up to see one drone remaining and Vyrgyl facing it down. She felt frozen in place and panic rose up in her veins. Drones. Near her hive, and the one still up was locked on Vyrgyl. IN all honest it was probably after him, she could get away...

But...

Then she’d really be a coward, She had a strife but she was no fighter...Her blood pusher was going haywire, so were her thoughts. If that drone tuned its sites on her she could die, her clock would be up. She knew it was coming one day but...nononononono she had to finsih her game first, it was the only thing she wanted to leave behind...

She got to her feet, pushed her braids into the back of her hood, pulled it up, zipped her hood, and pulled the dawstrings tight enough to obscure her face. No discerning features...

But now what would she do? 

Aggress or Abscond? 

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;; #// ill make a thread n tag ya! cx

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Wow we got a badass over here! I’m sooooo terrified.

Z| At least retain some level of maturity if you plan on grabbing the cholerbear by the ears. |Z

#??? #Vengance Incarnate [ic; the hedonist] #Anonymous

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Hedonist you're just angry because of all of the newfangled robots arent you? Old man screams at cloud and trollmas edison was a witch.

Z| I refuse to get into this verbal strife with the likes of weird hornless trolls who probably only barely escaped the cavern trials last night. |Z

Z| ...Wait... |Z

Z| Did you just call me Hedonist? Is that what those bulgesucking chumbuckets called me after I managed to get off-planet? |Z

Z| HAH! How adorable~! Just like the highbloods to twist the story in such a fashion~! |Z

#??? #Vengance Incarnate [ic; the hedonist] #Anonymous

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He grins, and nods in agreement. }| In that case, we should probably get going. Lead the way, and I'll follow. I'll have my sight orbs peeled the whole way. }>

Despite the danger she decided to take the fun way home. it involved a bit of jumping around and parkour, but it was nothing the two of them could not handle. Plus she got to show off her favorite not-game related talent next to skateboarding. 

Once her hive was in site she stopped him and pointed to it. It was still a ways off, but they had a good vantage point. 

Pd< THAT'S MY HIVE, 69FF THAT WAY.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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He certainly isn't judging. He may be about as reckless as they come, but Vyrgyl didn't exactly blame her for actually having a sense of self-preservation. }| Tell ya what... I was planning on checking it out later anyway. Either we could try to catch a glimpse on the way, or I could get a closer shot on my palmhusk after getting you back to your hive, and I can show ya at a later point in time. }>

Pd< I THINK THAT MAY bE A bIT T6969 CL69SE T69 THE ACTI69N F69R ME. I'LL TAKE THE pIC Y69U SENd INSTEAd, ANd AN EXpLANATI69N IF Y69U CAN.

Of course there was the possiblity that the two of them would have to get up close and personal with the action, but if it can be avoided, you’d rather not. 

Pd< UNLESS SEEING THE ACTI69N SI UNAV69IdAbLE, bUT EVEN TEN Id RATHER UST RUN.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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Z| ...How droll. None of these pathetic “drones” are even a challenge. |Z

Z| Mechanical replacements will never be a match for the sheer tenacity and wit of the horrifying drones of old. |Z

#??? #Vengance Incarnate [ic; the hedonist]

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His gaze follows hers, and his brow furrows, smile melting. }| I'm not... a hundred percent sure, but my working theory is... if they're ignoring most other trolls, they might be looking for one specific motherfucker. Which, considering the increased numbers, only raises more questions about how much damage one troll can do, without being some mythical figure like the Demoness or the Summoner, or some shit like that. }>

That was an interesting thought; the Summoner or the Demoness. Imagine, living goddamn legends being tracked down in this dunky city. 

Pd< W69ULdN'T THAT bE A SIGHT. I AdMIT IF THEY'RE H69NING IN 69N TRACKING d69WN 69NE GUY I'd L69VE T69 SEE WH69 IT IS. FR69M A dISTANCE TH69UGH, LIKE HELL I WANT T69 GET MY S69RRY WEAKASS TANGLEd IN THAT.

There she went, sounding like a total coward again. It did not matter though, or she didn’t think it did. She really didn’t think this troll was judging her for being...herself. Or if he was she....she wasn’t sure she cared at least not now. 

They were in the same boat, and it’s not like he was actively chiding her over it. 

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth. Vyrgyl rolls back, palms over his head and flat on the rooftop, before jumping back to his feet using just his arms. Brushing himself off, he grins. }| Name's Vyrgyl. And I think I remember you said your name was Serzad? }>

She nodded, just to confirm he had that straight. She motioned in the direction of her hive and began to walk that way. Her eyes looked towards the sky, and much to her relief no Drones could e seen so far. 

Pd< IT'S NICE T69 MEET Y69U AGAIN, VYRGYL. ER...ANY CLUE WHAT HAS ALL 69F THESE dR69NES Up IN ARMS? I d69N'T THINK THERE ARE ANY MASS CULLINGS, AT LEAST N69T T69NIGHT.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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}| Ah, yeah, those... if you'd like, I can tag along n' play lookout. I'm pretty used to fending them off, and if anything, I can hold 'em while my lusus flies you home if it came down to it. }> You'd think he'd be joking with such a bold statement as that one, but his face was unreadable.

She believed him, she didn’t have a real good read for his personality, but she had a feeling he took this kind of thing seriously. Or at least he was doing so now. Either way he was much more capable than she was, so she gratefully took him up on that offer.

Pd< THANK Y69U, THAT S69UNdS LIKE A bETTER IdEA THAN R69UGHING MY WAY H69ME AL69NE.

Pd< I CAN'T REMEMbER...dId I EVER GET Y69UR NAME?

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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}| Fancy seeing you here! Out for some of them Parkours? }> Atop this building, Vyrgyl yanked his audio listening sponge connectors from his ears, tossing them over his shoulder by the cord. He was sitting, usual black sneakers dangling over the edge as he leaned back with his head craned to look at the hemoanon.

Serzad came to a full stop, a bit nervous that someone had been talking to directly to her, but when she saw the other troll she felt a bit of relief. She remembered this guy. He was like her, in some ways at least. She sighed with relief. 

Pd< I WAS G69ING T69, bUT THERE HAVE bEEN A L69T 69F dR69NES AR69UNd, ANd N69W I'M JUST H69pING I CAN GET H69ME WITH69UT TR69UbLE.

She had no clue what the fuck was going on, but it had been like this for the passed few nights. It was making her nightly life hell. 

Pd< THANKFULLY I d69N'T LIVE FAR, bUT YEAH. I'd FEEL MUCH SAFER THERE, dR69NES SEEM T69 JUST pASS 69VER IT.

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl] #main;;

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#Edgelord Things [aes/musings]

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// adhd let me sleep challenge

#Word of Hope [ooc] #// i Try to Sleep #// i then fail bc my mind is too occupied with Absolute Tomfoolery

[slated4culling]

<{ Guilds exist? Or is this some kinda elaborate FLARP session I just stumbled on...? |F

One edgy, illegal eboy?

CAVERN MARAUDERS RECRUITMENT

sɸ… yɸu thiink yɸu have what iit takes tɸ be iin ɸur guiild? step ɸn up, and ii’ll assess yɸu, free ɸf charge!!

BRING YOUR TROLLS UP TO BE JUDGED BY AURRUM TO SEE IF THEY ARE A FIT FOR THE CAVERN MARAUDERS!

#A Rebellion of One [ic; vyrgyl]