Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 (Sollux and the Nepetas; But There's Only One.)
Sorry today's update is so short! We've got most of the stuff for tomorrow, though, so keep on the lookout.
> Sollux: Continue to be ridiculously optimistic and confident also mess with weird green ninja stars.
HA HA HA CONFIDENCE
HA HA HA OW
> Sollux: See if anyone else is awake.
That's a right fair plan. First off, let's check on...
> Sollux: Find Nepeta.
You approach DREAM NEPETA. What an angel, running across the country like that for you. Turns out she's not just good at fighting in the video games. You need to seriously thank her.
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Rage and the Machines)
> Sollux: Wonder how you can get colored hair like hers.
Wow, what a bombshell! For trolls that isn't even genetically possible. Whatever happened to dye it blond, you sure hope it wasn't somehow the blood of a dying forest-beast. Or maybe Troll Tokens really DO exist?!
> Sollux: Write a thank you note and plant it on her face.
Now that is just rude! You can imagine Nepeta getting VERY ANGRY about that in the forseeable future. However, you do not know why you can imagine her screaming your name dramatically, 'STRIIIDEEER'-style.
> Sollux: Thank her with your mouth. AWAKEN HER WITH A KISS!!!
No you can't do that. It would just be too weird. You mean, she did save you from dying and all, and you did play video games together all the time in the real world, but man...THAT would just be TOO MUCH.
...
It would be really awesome if, like, you reached over her and then she thought it was a kiss? Like that would be totally hilarious.
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.
> Dream Nepeta: Wake.
You open your eyes on Derse just as you close your eyes on Alternia. And your whole adventure so far has just become worthwhile.
NEPETA: sollux?! <:D
SOLLUX: nep! look, ii'm aliive! thank you. ii mean iit, for everythiing.
NEPETA: it's so good to see you again!
NEPETA: but dude why the heck do you have saliva all up on your face?
SOLLUX: don't worry, ii thiink iit'2 ju2t a 2iide effect of me dyiing?
SOLLUX: heh heh, heh
SOLLUX: aw
NEPETA: okay sure!
NEPETA: man, was it tough to get to you! i had to fight a bear and my cat died!
SOLLUX: oooooh. yee2h...
SOLLUX: there'2 no way ii can explaiin how 2orry ii am you got pulled iinto thii2 2hiit.
NEPETA: i did that myself. even if you were the one in toruble, it was my choice to follow you, kill wild animals with my hands and ride explosions.
SOLLUX: wow, all that?
NEPETA: yiff
NEPETA: i mean yep, i mean yep! gawd, cat jokes D:<
SOLLUX: hehe 2orry
SOLLUX: now what do we do from here?
NEPETA: let's get to adventurin'!
SOLLUX: alriight then, and you can tell me all about your nep-quest!
NEPETA: it wasn't so much a quest as a funrun with murder in it
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NEPETA: wait whats that outside
SOLLUX: equiiu2 festa or 2omethiin
NEPETA: oh my god
NEPETA: OH MY GOD, THIS IS JUST THE, THE, THE...
> Nepeta: Engage us with your emotional theatrics.
You...
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Really...
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DON'T LIKE...
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EQUIUUUUUUUUUUUUS!!
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Nepeta Leijon has just fainted from anger.
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Aw man. This was gonna be awesome. Just two kids on the loose, dodging the law at every turn. She won't be waking up anytime soon.
> Sollux: Loot her body.
Sweet! Dream cellphone! You'll use this item later.
> Sollux: Next, visit Equius.
Well sure, why not? Maybe HE'LL go on an adventure with you!
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Rage and the Machines)
Why do the buildings in the last panel have DESU written on them and why do I suddenly feel like Aradiabotsprite is somehow responsible for this Equinfestation
DANI IS THE COOLEST AND SO IS CANDY CORN
READ THIS SHIT MOTHERFUCKERS
Also FantrollsV
Hardes Skylia, anonymous indigo with a passion for hatred and roleplaying. Vyconi Beilun, studious, intelligent, and a douche.
Originally Posted by MythicalWashrag
Land of Cotton and Candy.
Good Quote, Best Ship.
Originally Posted by ArmsAreLoud
This isn't sweaty evidence. This is cold, hard fact. Like a mallet that I've left in the freezer just so I can smack somebody with it later.
Yes, good.
Originally Posted by wrinklefudger
should this happen at the end of homestuck, yes or no?
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Rage and the Machines)
The last two pictures are really weird, since they seem to work someplaces and not work in others. We're working them out and stuff right now, and it should be working by about 6:00 or so.
But to those of you who came to the topic before Catstorm and didn't see them (since they always show up on the computer that posted them, and we couldn't test them...), and there were about 100 of you...
PLEASE TELL US WHEN OUR PICTURES BREAK SO WE CAAN FIX IT FOR YOU GUYS.
And on that note I'm sure some of our older pictures are like Tinypic timebombs, so if they go down please PM us to the exact post. I fixed two of those in the first Equius Flesh, but you never know... unless you do... so if you don't see something say something. K thanx bye.
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Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK ([S] Make new friends, but keep the old.)
We've successfully ruined another character. Thanks for the suggestion, OrangeAipom! Now we've got a family of out-and-out porn lovers. Nice job, US for actually going THROUGH with that.
> Sollux: When possible, try to contact Aradia.
> Sollux: AAAAH, EQUIUuUuUuUS!
You're too stunned by this revelation that you can't do anything but look downward, slack-jawed.
Meanwhile, on the streets of Derse...
You are the HEGEMONIC BRUTE, doing some POLICE WORK on the MELON SALESMAN. You keep telling him that it's against the damn regulations to sell SALTED MELONS this close to one of the ROYAL'S TOWERS, but NOOOO, he doesn't wanna listen. He says he wants to see the hero of voiiid. So you say listen buster, if you don't get your kiester outta here in ten seconds, you'll be smashin' more than just melons. You'll smash his cart's wheels, too.
> HB: Avoid falling child.
Alack, it is too late. You are dead. The PRINCE breaks almost every bone in his body. The melon-seller escapes in the confusion. Your only regret is not yelling at him more.
Your life...was worthless.
> Sollux: Deal with it.
You're too scared to deal with the dreamdeath of your friend. It was simply too stupid an accident not to happen.
> Sollux: Call up Aradia.
MAGE.
Aw damn an exile intruding upon your thoughts. What does this guy want.
FORGET THE UGLY BOY.
That's unfair, don't you think? You mean, you are a healthy heterosexual young man, but Equius could be quite the looker if he took more care of that hair.
WHO CARES JUST TALK TO YOUR JADE FRIEND MAGE.
You mean Kanaya?
NO THE JADE FRIEND!
OH JADE WHY DIIDN'T YOU 2AY THAT DUMBA22?
I'M NO DUMBASS I'M FLOTHERS. BUT JADE WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO NEXT I'M SURE OF IT.
Oh great, so Andrew's got the BARD QUEST characters in on this story.
I'M FLOTHERS.
> Sollux: Chat with Jade.
Yeah, this could easily be some trap set up by Andrew, but you can't think of a way that Jade girl could really trip you up, so meeeh who cares.
superstreetFighter [SF] began chatting with appleDarling [AD].
SF: hey jade are you there
SF: this is sollux by the way
SF: i stole nep's phone, sneaky huh?
AD: sollux!? youre okay! where are you?
AD: oh and stealing is wrong
SF: yeah, i know
SF: i'm on derse, the troll version
AD: thank goodness.
AD: wait, nep saved you and you jack her stuff? you know how bad that looks?
SF: she was asleep
AD: /:I
AD: just kidding! nep sure is getting the short end of the stick here though
AD: i mean, in a weird way.
AD: shes like the only troll kid friend yet who still slips her text gimmick into conversation while not on her weird troll computer!
SF: i guess the others programmed their computers like that??
AD: well whatever! hey, as long as i'm talking to a kid whos also a homestuck troll do you mind if i ask you a personal question?
SF: okay, shoot.
AD: you know troll biology and human biology and stuff?
SF: yeah duh, trolls have horns and stuff.
AD: long story short i want you to examine you weird troll penis and maybe examine nepeta when you see her again too?
SF: jade
SF: jade
SF: no i can't do that, this is a no-nudity type site, and everyone would get blocked and we would never see each other again ever.
AD: it is a legitimate question thats been nagging me for ages!
SF: fine, i'll give it to you straight.
SF: anatomically i am pretty much the same as i was in the real world, except i have horns and grey skin and stuff.
AD: and stuff?
SF: yes, stuff.
AD: what kinda stuff?
SF: TROLL SECRET.
SF: TROLL SECRET TROLLS ONLY.
AD: aw man!
SF: no but seriously for some reason nothing's different.
AD: so that means either andrew is not really very creative
AD: or hes never heard of cruel and unusual punishment!
SF: haha?
AD: i...i think this makes things more complicated and weird than ever somehow
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(note: jade just drew this)
AD: well sorry i put you through that!
AD: did you just message me to say you're okay? ill tell everyone else for you
SF: two be honest, i don't know where to go from here!
AD: cant you find a way to enter your special planet and do your quest?
SF: well yeah, i can fly now and maybe psychic stuff a lil.
SF: but i feel scared.
AD: aww sol! then join some of the others! make a party!
SF: i don't wanna have to get roped into this stress. i know this is me being selfish, but what if we ran into andrew again?
SF: what if next time he really does wipe us out for good?
SF: and are you actually even safe when you are?
AD: don't even worry about me its you trolls im scared for
AD: maybe we should take this slow?
AD: like you need some time to get prepared and stuff
SF: well, alright. that sounds like a plan.
SF: what would warming up be in this situation?
AD: think for a minute
AD: what do you think you can accomplish on derse?
SF: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
[S] > Sollux: Look around and then do something awesome.
What? We don't think this is amazing? Well, you just accomplished the most important thing of all: you made a new friend.
Oh, and Dream Equius is dead. So you technically lost an old friend too!
Make new friends, but lose the old. One is silver and the other gold. That is the motto of DEATHSTUCK.
ADVENTURE UPDATE PROGRESS 5/18:
Equiquest: Very short update today.
Magnum Head: probablynextweek
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Jade: Draw some prawns.)
> Sollux: Take the corpse with you.
Oh, that might be a good plan - wha - uh - oh shit, now it looks like that jerk ERIDAN just died instead. Or...maybe Equius was never really there. Yeah...Eridan just woke up, reached out his window, vomited blood twenty stories down on this poor soul, and it flew so fast that the brute died.
Really, you just don't want to believe that your dream classmate just died.
Meanwhile, in the real world...
You are now John Egbert, but for some reason you DON'T GET YOUR BIO YET. And you're a BIT UPSET, but NOT ABOUT THAT.
> John: Talk to your father.
You approach Mr. Egbert, your LEGAL GUARDIAN and FATHER.
JOHN: dad, when i say i'm about to go on a date with my cool girlfriend vriska, i didn't mean i wanted you to come along! RICHARD: now now son. ive got nothing against you going on a date with your sweetheart but if i hear another word about abandoning your poor old man and sister like that youre gonna get more than a few harsh words from me.
JOHN: but you're an adult, and jade...
JOHN: well, you're the one who left hearst at home! RICHARD: son. i left hearst with mr. brother.
JOHN: who? RICHARD: bro the unlikely the young daves brotherdad.
RICHARD: if you get snappy with me one more time mister i will just have to put down this magazine and point my finger at you.
JOHN: i'm sorry, dad...but please don't embarrass me! not in front of her!
> Vriska: Walk by the EMBARRASSING FATHER.
VRISKA: Hey John, hey Mr. Egbert!
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RICHARD: well i see no problems here young man.
JOHN: parents just don't understand.
> John: Check out the sister Jade.
JOHN: hey jade, are you talking to nep or some
JOHN: JADE WHAT THE FLIP ARE YOU DRAWING.
JADE: oh, this is just some comic i made just now! do you like it?
JOHN: no! control your passions! at least do this at home!
JADE: im glad you like it! i was inspired by gamzees anime recommendation, can you see the influence?
VRISKA: Hey Jade! Nice porn.
JOHN: don't say that at a mini-golf course!
JOHN: daaad! jade's drawing pr0n! RICHARD: prawns?!
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You are now Sollux Hussie again.
> CD: Still be there.
Oh, that little guy hasn't gone anywhere just yet. He's totally your partner in crime. For the betterment of mankind. Like a criminal plan to save the world! OR THE UNIVERSE, EVEN? Nothing will side-track you from your goal.
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However Courtyard Droll's heart is more easily swayed toward snacks.
Enter confectionarium.
You enter. You think they might sell BEAR CLAWS in here. If they do, Droll's in luck!
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Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Let's Bake Some Licorice!)
I wholeheartedly admit that I got the idea of SMK being a baker off of Sollux Captor's Be The Bro story. It's a good adventure and worth a look, and a giggle.
Also Red Dead Virgo (real good story) has supplied the honey cookies not once, but twice now. The secret to success these days is stealing, so remember it.
Be SMK; don't have bear claws.
You are now the SUGARY MASTER CONFECTIONEDERATE, and don't be silly. You don't have bear claws. You only have BEAR CLAWS.
> Sollux: Look out, they got horns.
Woa. So cool. Equius horns. You want some.
> SMK: Don't let him take them!
You wouldn't even think of letting this kid just place his grubby lil' mitts all over these swanky babes.
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The chap seems a little put off by your reception. Maybe you're being a little too rough n' tumble with the boy.
You tell'm that these horns'll be a boondollar a pair. He asks you why you're selling those things in a bakery, it's like selling Magic: The Gathering goods at a Pre-K. Shit won't sell there, he rambles on. You cut him off and tell him it's all about Equius appreciation. He asks what you mean by that.
> SMK: Explain in painful detail.
So you tell'm. Near a few hours ago the Queen of Derse issued an edict that we would all hafta love Equius like we love our wives. But I don't have a wife. But if I did I wish she were Equius. Mmm, that boy. Every building with an Equius banner on it sells Equius horns and other Equius-related goods. But every building has a banner. That wasn't an order though, we citizens decided it ourselves. We love it. We are in love with loving him. Did you see the Pooh bear in his room? That was me. I put it there. I even sell a cake shaped like his lower body. I love him the most. Mmmmm... that boy.
So anyway if you want you can take a pair on the house, you tell the chap. You like the cut of his jib. Anyone who wants to learn about Equius appreciation has to be a good fella.
He says he doesn't want any. Not if you touched it.
But we all touched them. We touched them all.
> CD: Ask if he's got licorice.
You ask the big chin guy if he's got licorice, but he says sorry, he's all out Courtyard Droll. But then he remembers he had one last batch of licorice cooling off in his oven and we could eat it. The Princey boy says that licorice isn't made in ovens though.
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That chin guy takes out some fresh cookies that smell nice. Sollux the prince yells, THAT'S COOKIES! THAT'S NO LICORICE! The big head guy lets us take a free sample.
> Sollux: React startlingly.
EW! THESE ARE HONEY COOKIES WITH LICORICE CHIPS ON THEM! WHO WOULD EVEN DO SUCH A THING?!
> CD: Take a cookie.
You don't actually like to eat licorice so you take some bear claws instead.
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Let's Bake Some Licorice!)
So you tell'm. Near a few hours ago the Queen of Derse issued an edict that we would all hafta love Equius like we love our wives. But I don't have a wife. But if I did I wish she were Equius. Mmm, that boy. Every building with an Equius banner on it sells Equius horns and other Equius-related goods. But every building has a banner. That wasn't an order though, we citizens decided it ourselves. We love it. We are in love with loving him. Did you see the Pooh bear in his room? That was me. I put it there. I even sell a cake shaped like his lower body. I love him the most. Mmmmm... that boy.
So anyway if you want you can take a pair on the house, you tell the chap. You like the cut of his jib. Anyone who wants to learn about Equius appreciation has to be a good fella.
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Let's Bake Some Licorice!)
So by order of the Black Queen, the Dersites are pretty much required to get in touch with their inner Pedo Bear and worship Equius like an Internet Sex Icon?
Since when did Derse become the Homestuck Fandom and Equius become Dave?
DANI IS THE COOLEST AND SO IS CANDY CORN
READ THIS SHIT MOTHERFUCKERS
Also FantrollsV
Hardes Skylia, anonymous indigo with a passion for hatred and roleplaying. Vyconi Beilun, studious, intelligent, and a douche.
Originally Posted by MythicalWashrag
Land of Cotton and Candy.
Good Quote, Best Ship.
Originally Posted by ArmsAreLoud
This isn't sweaty evidence. This is cold, hard fact. Like a mallet that I've left in the freezer just so I can smack somebody with it later.
Yes, good.
Originally Posted by wrinklefudger
should this happen at the end of homestuck, yes or no?
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (Let's Bake Some Licorice!)
Originally Posted by Destruction Dragon 360
This is the best explanation. It also adds to the Equius ==> Dave analogy! Nothin' suits him like a suit!
This is a message from your King. All citizens of the country shall henceforth love Dave as they love their wife, husband, waifu or bishie. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
> SMK: Don't let him eat your bear claws!
You tear off your TOWEL and whip it at the shortster menacingly. But he just won't stop! You've got to take this matter... INTO THE LAW'S HANDS.
> SMK: Okay. Do that.
The emergency alarm has been tripped! The police will be here any minute!
> Sollux: Wait a sec.
Woah woah woah, this guy's taking things too fast. You shout at him that maybe CD has enough money to cover this. SMK asks him if, well, he's got the money. CD says no, he's just stealing, actually.
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You two take your leave.
Aw, well maybe now we'll be on our way, right?
> Sollux and CD: On to the castle!
CD makes a mad dash toward the HABERDASHERY.
Be inside the Haberdashery.
You are now the DOGGED DRIFTER.
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Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (The Royals Revealed)
> DD: Offer free classes in hatting.
Hell no. The last guy you know who would do that right now is sleeping with the princes. By that you mean he's dead and inside the mini-fridge. It's the best you could do in just what three minutes.
> DD: Take off the Jack Noir mask.
Yeah, that ain't gonna fly. The first rule of disguises is you don't hae time to change up. That's when the people just happen to see you.
> DD: Check Equiustatus.
Eh, the kid's still breathing. Still feels like a sack full of jelly. Like his bones melted or whatever.
> DD: Fail to resist urge to gouge his eyes out.
No, that'd be a wase of a good bargaining chip, or even a pawn. As much as you hate the guts outta this kid's guts, you should at least try to patch'm up a little for later.
> DD: Explain Equiuspite.
Enough with the wordplay already. You don't have much time to waste on self-completing gags.
You can't stand the kid for a couple of reasons, all of which tie back to around to the queen is a fucking bitch.
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Both she and the king of the whole damn planet suddenly fell in love with the boy about half a day ago. You and your boss Noir got fed up with that pretty quick. A man can be told to do so much. But you draw the fucking line at pedophilia.
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Soon the Queen caught wind of your plans to eject her from power, and soon Noir had to split or die. And you, as his closest confidante, are now next up at the chopping block.
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But you got some dirt on her.
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You know she got rid of the ring, and where she sealed it.
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But to keep up the facade of sovergnity and might she's ordered all of Derse to love the Void Prince as much as she "does". You aren't falling as hard over this dumbass proclamation as everyone else has. Everybody else in the world has validly gone gaga for the guy.
But nobody's ever cared about you. Yep, you're just number two to good ol' Jack Noir. Just that diamond guy. It's just too much to ask for, just a tiny bit of appreciation. But maybe if you can get yourself into a position of power, you can turn this whole mess around.
If this last heist goes off without a hitch, you'll have it all.
> DD: Explain present locale.
You don't wanna cause a panic, now that you're Derse's most wanted. The guard dogs would just litter the streets, not to mention those little monster freaks. No, instead you're laying low until you've got the go-ahead from the Courtyard Droll saying he's done his part first. Until then you're impersonating a hat seller. Makes enough sense.
Re: EQUIQUEST: 2010 - DEATHSTUCK (The Royals Revealed)
> DD: You know whoever puts on that ring is going to become just as obsessed with Equius. If you're lucky you may be able to nullify it somehow if you can manage to get one of them troll kids to prototype that other Equius corpse, or maybe the dreamself (or waking self) of the one who hates him. Still, that would require some kind of backdoor or maybe a stray meteor, and that would take weeks to execute unless you can get the staff and start the reckoning early and send someone back on the meteor to make the corpse already be prototyped. This is too complicated, maybe you should just invest all of your time selling hats and forget about the queen.
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