18. Just her and me, Wicked Witch of the East

[bubble_ditz]

[there are several droplets of ink that are quickly blotted away neatly. Strikes are visible for a few moments.]

I'm so confusified.

...

I seem to have ...lost track of the date and time. If someone would please tell me what in the name of Oz has happened? The Captains of the Guard and Adventurers are....dead?! I was under the impression

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[blue_shields]

They were attacked by spiders, Bubbles. It doesn't appear that anybody else is in immediate danger, but the remaining Guards are staying vigilant just the same.

[bubble_ditz]

Spiders?! I'm assuming you mean rather ...large ones if they...oh dear. Oh dear. oh ew that's so horrendable!

I see. Are you...alright Spike?

[blue_shields]

Yes... as far as we know. Kazahana is searching them out.

I'm fine, thank you. Holding it together as best I can.

[bubble_ditz]

That's very brave of Kazahana. I hope she is successful.

Yes its very...what's going on? It seems that things have been incredibly violent lately. Its just like when I first got here...So much death...

Hm. I apologize. I seem to have a lot on my mind today.

[surrendertoto]

I'm here-

What's happened? I hadn't heard of any of this!

[ooc: Hi, Kikos, wb- don't mind me, I'm going through another Attack of Real Life, blaagh. @_@ I'm considering resetting West before the schoolyear starts.]

[bubble_ditz]

West--

You hadn't? Oh it must have just happened--I'm so confused. West I've lost my bearings and I just don't know what's happened.

[ooc:yo bb! Its alright dude. A reset? Oh boy that will crush poor Bubbles. But do what you need to do! We can just handwave that Bubbles talked to West about seeing Nessarose's grave LOL. ]

[surrendertoto]

Do you need me to come over?

[ooc: West doesn't remember Nessa, though. I was planning on the scene with Boq being her new dream, though. Now you made me want to drop a house on her or something for the irony. xD <3 I'm just worried cause I've been having trouble getting on recently and I don't want to drop or anything, so I was thinking a reset might help.]

[bubble_ditz]

...Yes, if its not too much trouble.

[OH GOD! Bubbles would flip her shit so badly. DO IT! hehehe.

The problem with a reboot is that you'll need lots of time to restart. Moreso than if you just did the long hiatus route IMHO. If you did drop you can always reapp her after you've settled in. Even if someone did app her in the meantime, ES allows for duplicates so you would be ok. You can always email a plot mod and discuss your options. They are understanding of RL pressures and we can work together to create a scenario that works for you and West.]

[extantlaw]

I regret to confirm that Bastet and Snap are dead. However - Stoneface and Raise have assumed their duties, and I have every confidence in their abilities.

I am relieved to note that you are not among the ranks of the departed.

dawww

[bubble_ditz]

I see. That is a relief to know that. I'm sure that Raise and Mr. Stoneyface will do their jobs to the fullest.

...Thank you very much. I think I am relieved too, strangely enough. If you please, how long was I gone?

[extantlaw]

I believe that they will. Raise will be staying with me for the time being.

You have been missing for almost two weeks.

[bubble_ditz]

[ooc: Have a rather undignified ink blot]

Two..weeks? Oh dear. That's--oh no! There's probably a ton of Housekeeping and store work piled up! no wonder all my flowers are wilted.

I am so sorry Justice.

[esoteric_rose]

...Bastet? Dead?

...*strike visible for a minute, red ink*

I was looking forward to knowing her better...

[bubble_ditz]

Yes. It shocked me too.

...She may return. Some do. others don't.