[i]Araxinus stands outside the Oil Tank.[/i] “Scratch any itch, eh? Doubtful.” [i]He opens the door and walks in.[/i]
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*Xyun slithers over to you.*
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“Xyun, how are you?”
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“Good darling, and how are you?”
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“Same as usual. Have you tried this stuff?” [i]He holds up an empty cup.[/i] “Trippy experience.”
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*Xyun nods.* | “It’s fine, kind of reminds me of when I was a ravenous lunatic.”
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[i]He nods solemnly.[/i] “Reminds me of a drink I had with an old friend in a back-water spaceport. What was it called? Oh yeah, Old Janx Spirit. Except that drink felt like a gold bar wrapped in lemon bashing your head in.”
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“This place is pretty neat, other than all the kids of course.”
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“The lights are too bright.”
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“I will have to agree on that, but at least I can fill out my contracts in peace.”
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“I’ve been told lights good for your skin. I don’t have any, so I wouldn’t know.”
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“I would agree.”
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“Me neither, technically speaking.”
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“Sounds…. Fun.”
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Edited by Panzer I: 1/30/2022 7:11:36 PMPassing by the rather tattered remains of what must've been the grand opening ribbon, you are immediately blasted with noise and smell. There are the usual arcade sounds, alongside the sounds of bra- children screaming. The small of mediocre pizza is also very defined. The stairs in the back are already shining with multi-colored lights, meaning the party must already be going. There's also a drink bar, with some strange glowy green liquid advertised as "Fun Juice", manned by a crazed-looking man. A man in a "Don't shoot the chef" apron is standing behind the counter, yelling angry german at an equally angry parent, with a very green-looking kid. [spoiler]Apologies for the wall of text, but I do like my adjectives.[/spoiler]
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[i]He recoils from the sounds and lights, and his form seems to dilute from the lights and laughter.[/i] “Children. Ugh.” [i]He goes over to the “Fun Juice” guy.[/i]
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The man sits up, noticing someone who finally isn't a kid who snuck away from their parents. From close up, he looks almost like Albert Einstein, though with even messier hair, and strange potions line a bandolier across his chest. "Heyo, Heyo! I go by Alchemist, and I made this awesome drink called FUN JUICE, wanna try it?", he gibbers, wiping spittle from his poorly-managed mustache.
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“I don’t know. What is it?”
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"Ya think I have a clue?" he laughs, eyeing you with one eye, while the other rolls wildly, "I made it durin' some potion-induced haze, I don't even remember anything about how I made it, just where I left the stockpile! Haha!" He eagerly offers you a sample cup, with a 'free of charge; sample' label on it.
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“Well, I’m not technically real, so who cares?” [i]He takes the cup and downs it.[/i]
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[spoiler]I'll just tell you what would happen to a real being, not sure how it'd affect you.[/spoiler] Immediately you feel very energized, and the taste of sweet cherry and lime fills your mind, clouding your thoughts. If you had full consciousness, you'd also notice your skin turning slightly green. You also notice that your vision is sharper, even if you can't clearly make out the details thanks to a muddled mind.
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“Whoo! That’s a rush!”
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"Yeah, baby! I mean look at those kids! They're acting like they're kicked up on caffeine and drugs at the same time!" He giggles at something you get the feeling no one else sees. He mutters, "They probably are," before turning away to grab another cup.
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[spoiler]Description of character: Shadow being with purple fire for eyes. Dressed in futuristic armor corrupted by him.[/spoiler] [i]He looks around the room while the Alchemist is gone.[/i]
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Edited by Panzer I: 1/30/2022 7:44:57 PMThe scene hasn't changed much, but 3 grown men seem to be chanting around 2 guys who are playing Guitar Hero III. The thumping beat from upstairs seems to have also changed to a different rhythm, though, as with all club music, you can't tell if it's a different song or not. I FORGOT TO MENTION, from your new vantage point you can also see double doors that were hidden behind an arcade machine before.
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[i]He notes the hidden doors and turns back to the bar.[/i]