Part 7: Answers Forever, and Greatness (Adventure 0 Finale)
[X]Write in:
-[X]Who are you?
-[X]What is this place?
-[X]Why am I here?
For a brief moment, you were frozen, thinking of any sort of questions that you could have wished to be answered. Something about this entire world, this whole place, was so utterly foreign that it was near impossible to comprehend from your limited experience. It was almost akin to madness. Yet in that same frame… you were looking at impossibility.
And it excited you.
"Who are you?" You asked the Voice, which could only smile at your question.
Amusement filled his face as he responded in kind. "That is a good question young Alex. That is a good question, have you tried to ask yourself the same question?"
You frowned. "Playing around and not answering usually makes one wonder if they have their best interests at heart."
The Voice nodded. "True, but then again, once a secret is revealed, and the truth is out there for all to know, that means there cannot be a mutual understanding."
"Says the man with power." You shot back.
"I would hardly call myself powerful." The Voice responded. "As for my name, you can call me Ishmael."
You raised an eyebrow and felt a pang of anger. "So you want to hunt a white whale, and does that make me Ahab?"
There was a chuckle from Victor, and the voice only looked at the red and black-clad gentleman as he stood at attention. "He actually understands the reference, sir."
That made Ishmael nod. "I wonder, did you read the actual book, or an abridged version?" He asked.
"The one with pictures." You replied.
Ishmael nodded and laughed. "Oh, he is a good one, a fine guest of the Crimson Room. Perhaps he will be in the Hall of Fame."
"Another question, Ishmael:" You stopped him from continuing, bringing his attention entirely back to you. "What is this place? What is the Crimson Room?"
At that question, Ishmael nodded. "We could always just show you the orientation film, and do it that way." He replied, feeling a little uneasy about the question.
"No film, no hiding behind something that might not understand. Tell me what this place is. I don't know how a place like this, a place between reality and dream can exist."
Ishmael then twirled something in his fingers. A Card of some sort. "Most of our guests, those that Philemon has an interest in with his games of truth, justice, and rebellion, among other things, are sent to the Velvet Room, a place similar to this, where it takes the form of a heart's desire. But unfortunately, it was taken over by a malevolent entity that nearly enslaved all of humanity. I can't remember his name, he was taken out by some teenager and his friends, and since he won, we've had a shake-up in management. Sometimes, certain issues, certain people are in situations that need far more…" He paused, and showed it to you… The Fool was what it said. "Active help. And we are that Help."
"What does that mean?" You asked.
"All in good time Alex, all in good time." He smiled. "But what I will tell you is that, thankfully, you are young, and that means things will be far easier for you than others… teenagers are so… difficult with their emotions, and children are far more simple, and honest souls. Even you."
That made you look around, at the place seemingly getting smaller. Darker.
Fading from existence. "Why am I here?" You asked.
Victor was the one who spoke, as Ishmael faded from existence. "We always remember valiant hearts, especially those that defy fate itself. You have a great destiny ahead of you."
Victor then vanished, before you sat alone in the void. "You only need to seize it. When you are ready."
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You awoke in a cold sweat, and you rubbed your eyes. Sunrise was still a few hours away, but you saw something…
A Butterfly.
A Crimson Butterfly.
What do you do?:
[]Reach out For it: You reach out for what you believed was a sign… Maybe. Were you ready for this? You are not ready my other self. Unless you are prepared to sacrifice everything.
[]Go back to Sleep: You need to sleep… You… You were not ready. Not yet. Take your time, and prepare for my arrival. You will know when my call is given.
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Reward: Adventure 0 Ended: Traits updated.
The Crimson Room is now unlocked.
Ishmael and Victor can now be socialized with.
Weak Heart, Strong Soul (Good): You have seen the Depths and Depravity of this city, and have chosen to see the light in the Darkness. (You Heart is that of good. You do not believe that words can change the world, only actions. +10 to Combat roll. Your Persona will appear to you when you are ready, and only when you are ready.)
A Crimson Door: In your Dreams, you see a Butterfly. Is it real? Or imagination? You do not know, but there is but one thing you do know. There is a Butterfly (The Room is Now Open, but somehow, you believe there is more to uncover from Ishmael and Victor)
AN: Enjoy.
