[open] Who wants to go dungeon crawling?

[ding_bots_are_done]

Hello, this is Agatha Heterodyne.


[She's getting right to the point on this one.]


I'm looking for volunteers to join me on an expedition to investigate the ruins in the Gemini district. It's likely to be dangerous, so I'd prefer people with some combat experience. But the trapezohedron was found in that ruin, so I think it'll be worth the trip. Let me know if you're interested.


[She's about to go back to adjusting one of her dingbots when she remembers one other thing.]


And on a side note, the people I gave those experimental weapons to still haven't reported back. Did they work well enough? Did you experience any difficulties?

Comments

[electricyousei]

"I have a few prototype guard robots. They aren't me, and they're in the prototype stages. I think another few tests will be needed to get past that, but if you don't mind, I can probably bring those."

[ding_bots_are_done]

Sounds good to me.


How soon can you have them ready? I was planning on doing this in about two weeks.

[hello_mgann]

I'd be willing to help you out. A good old fashioned mission might be just what I need.

[ding_bots_are_done]

Great! I was planning on going about two weeks from now. Can you be ready by then?

[electricyousei]

"Oh, they're active. Just there are some glitches with targeting systems and Omoikane getting used to being in 5 units as well as his normal ship. But I'm guessing you know about AI disassociation issues."

[hello_mgann]

Yeah, I don't need a lot of prep time so I'm good to go whenever.

[ding_bots_are_done]

Excellent. But can I ask what your persona is capable of?

I'm trying to make sure we have certain things covered.

[ding_bots_are_done]

Yeah, I know a thing or two about that.

[She'd had to fix the castle, after all.]

Will you be joining us too?

[electricyousei]

"I'm not much for combat myself but I can come in a support position."

[ding_bots_are_done]

That might be important. I have a feeling we're going to need someone who can see the strings. Can your persona do that?

[electricyousei]

"Yes. Though, I'm honestly more sure of aerial bombardment than finding strings."

[ding_bots_are_done]

Unfortunately this is more to gather information, so I don't think we'll get the chance to bombard anything.

[Sort of disappointing, really.]

[electricyousei]

"Let's be honest. If there are demons they are more likely to cooperate with fiery death to rain down on them and canned coffee as opposed to just canned coffee."

[ding_bots_are_done]

Heh. Setting aside the fact that we could probably do better than canned coffee...

[She once made a perfect coffee engine, after all.]

... what I'm really looking for here is clues to the origin and intended function of the trapezohedron. Which unfortunately means we have to be careful with our surroundings as we fight the inevitable demon hordes.

[electricyousei]

"I don't know. Canned coffee worked well after I threatened the demons."

[ding_bots_are_done]

It did?


....Do demons like coffee?

[Maybe she should rebuild the coffee engine...]

[electricyousei]

"The ones I dealt with did. Or maybe it was the can. I've considered trying to set up a vending machine in exchange for demon goods, but I really don't know enough on how to make them not destroy the machine."

[ding_bots_are_done]

Hmm, it's definitely worth looking into. But I think that might be a project for another time.

[hello_mgann]

My persona can heal, and heal some effects as well as do a bit of damage.

Personally, I'm a trained hero who can fly, turn invisible, and read minds.

[electricyousei]

"True, its probably best to focus on one issue at a time."

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[spiritofjustice]

[He'll just put a filter on this reply, because there's certain people in the city who are better not knowing he's packing some serious heat.]

Detective Bobby Fulbright, reporting in! In justice we trust!

Up until now, the experimental guns have given me no trouble. Their effectiveness seems to differ between demons, but I guess that has to do with their elements? [He sounds very unsure about that hypothesis.]

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[maleenpointes]

"If it's dangerous, why do you go?" No offence. Sébastien is trying to figure out what makes everybody else throw themselves at danger like it was a stash of candies.

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[jonathandammit]

[...DUNGEON CRAWLING, YOU SAY]

May I go? I do have experience dealing with demons, which I assume are going to be the danger.

...But what's a 'trapezohedron'?

[ding_bots_are_done]

Works for me. Just get ready whatever equipment you think you might need, and I'll let you know when it's time to go.

[ding_bots_are_done]

Because someone has to.

[It's obvious to her. But maybe she should elaborate.]

If we don't follow every potential lead, we'll never unravel any of the mysteries surrounding this place. And the Trapezohedron is at the heart of most of them.