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Re: Day 30

[heavyliesthecrown]

I would like to sleep in comfort at least.

[Crescendo remains standing, but he leans against one of the posters on his bed.]

I spoke with Blossom about the creature in the lake. Apparently, it is known as The Forever Snake. According to her it does not go out of its way to harm anyone, but it could easily swallow someone accidentally, and so it is best to avoid its head.

If swallowed, its insides are apparently endless, thus its name. But it is possible to slip through little holes in its body. For those who have, they apparently can wind up anywhere within this realm. Though Miss Blossom seemed to believe it most likely that one would appear in the mist.

Re: Day 30

[strateelgic]

That's curious. It's good to know that it won't hunt us down if we come across it again.

How large is this realm, anyway? Given what she's said about the mist, it's likely that the majority of the world is covered in it, and we live in one singular safe pocket.

Re: Day 30

[heavyliesthecrown]

I should have asked, but I do not know for certain. Getting answers from Blossom is sometimes an impossible and exhausting task.

[It can become quite tiring.]

I thought it curious, though, that The Forever Snake's scales can create a truth potion, and that Weeds seem to have an ability that can create a truth dome of sorts. I tried to ask if there was a connection there, but the most I learned was that our less than impressive lord of the Weeds and his people may have modelled themselves after it. Which means that perhaps they are not actually serpents to begin with? Naturally I cannot say for sure.

However, Miss Blossom is definitely not native to the little pink body she inhabits. I tricked her into looking inside the mirror-like scale. I only saw her for an instance, because she scrambled away from it. But inside, I saw the form of a humanoid girl with puffy hair and horns upon her head.

Re: Day 30

[strateelgic]

Snakes don't shed their scales individually - but then they don't generally have dimensional pockets in their bellies either, so we can assume that this Forever Snake doesn't need to follow the physical rules of a regular serpent.

If the "Snake's" attempt to copy its appearance left him in that sorry state then that says something about the true level of his capabilities.

As for Blossom, learning of her true form isn't surprising after what happened with Stormy.

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[heavyliesthecrown]

I suppose not. But I felt it was important to note. Every little bit of information we possess is important.

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[heavyliesthecrown]

Pond Fiend-san! I think we ought to try communicating with it!

[strateelgic]

[What.]

...You're assuming it can be communicated with and isn't just a portal system in the form of a snake.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Naturally! And we two are the best candidates for attempting this. Though Rubato-senpai has told me he knows how to speak snake if it cannot understand human-- I am sorry, I mean a more common tongue.

If it is a Holy Beast, it might possess answers that will help us uncover the mysteries of this place.

[strateelgic]

I might be able to recall some of the snake language, though it can be difficult to do around my teeth... Animal linguistics is part of our regular curriculum, after all.

[And snakes can often be found on mountain trails, so he'd have some interest.]

But even if we could communicate with it, I'm not sure what we could offer it. What would it find worth stopping for when it can chew through stone like it's nothing?

[heavyliesthecrown]

Do you suppose that Red-san might have an idea or two?

[strateelgic]

I would prefer to avoid involving the fox in anything unless it's absolutely necessary.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Yes. I do not really trust him. But he is someone who tends to be in the know.

. . . As frustrating as it is. He mocks me.

[strateelgic]

He mocks everyone.

If you're going to approach anyone else on the subject, approach Stormy.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[His tail twitches behind him but he tilts his head.]

Do you believe he would know more than Blossom?

[strateelgic]

It's hard to say.

His information will come with less whining, at least.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I guess it would not hurt to ask.

I wish it were as easy as offering a number of gatordawg to the serpent. I wonder what it is eating down there.

[strateelgic]

Whatever it tunnels through, if anything.

Hence the need to avoid its mouth.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Perhaps we ought to spy on it from a distance? See what it does or where it goes?

[strateelgic]

It would be difficult to do that without going through its tunnels.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Rubato-senpai has the ability to track someone, does he not? Perhaps with his aid, we might have a little better direction.

[strateelgic]

That doesn't rule out having to go through long stretches of tunnel. And if he comes out into the mist anywhere we will immediately lose all sense of direction. I don't think even Rubato could help with that.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I still feel we ought to initiate some sort of communication with it. If it is a Holy Beast, or we can learn about the Weeds and their leader's intentions, anything at all would be advantageous for us.

[strateelgic]

... I spoke to Blossom a bit myself earlier. According to her, Holy Beasts are another source of magic in this place. But she was also hesitant to speak on the subject, believing it to be a worse option than even demon summoning.

If the serpent falls into that category, the chances of it being remotely interested in our comparatively small struggles is likely slim.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . ]

I want to tell you something. But, can I have your assurance that it will remain here between us?

[strateelgic]

[Oh, secrets?

Can he promise that?]

I won't tell another soul without your permission.