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[Raven]

Pit drops down from the ceiling, weighing his options. Choosing to not bother with the spiders, he continues down his path.

[RedAuthar]

-Pit-

[Pit is overcome by a wave of a very VERY foul odor.  Now considering Robots don't have waste such as this, it has to be something else.]

 

-Ray-

Chef:  Interesting....sounds like when the food critic comes by.

[TheRedStranger]

 Jakie drags it all in with a deep whiff of his snout. A serene expression sweeps across his face and his long tail giving a little twitch. Jackie follows his nose and ears as he weaves gracefully about the shouting crowd, hungry for something that will sate his largely herbivorus tastes. Fried mushrooms,  and perhaps a coffee or hot-chocolate something with caffiene in it will do him good. But as soon as that thought crosses his mind another sensible one floods over it: what about money and Griff? He knows he'll have to go to the shops first and sell all the scrap and scavanged parts he got a long the way. Browsing their wares in the meantime wouldn't be a bad idea as well. If all comes to dire straights he can always trade food, board, and supplies for labor, but Griff is no stickler and is a good host. News from the outside world and a willing friend is worth the small recompensation of some supplies, a bed to sleep in, a decent meal.

 

 With all that in mind Jackie strolls towards the shops, mindful of the crowds around him, whistling with the static music coming from a nearby radio. Though bright and loud, he feels at home here in the Underground. A restless and adventure soul though he was, the Underground has always has been his port of call, his precious port in the storm. He gazes around to notice any changes from his last visit, any familiar faces.

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: Isnt that their job description though?

[Raven]

Pit curses under his breath and covers his sensitive nose as he presses on.

[RedAuthar]

-Jack-

[Most of the locals are people Jack has seen around before but not really personally interacted with.  They seem to be oblivious of the horrors of the surface, and apparently the ones Dirk had just brought up.  In fact Lower Mobius seems to be the only ones who can claim they've achieved normalcy after the Robotnik's defeat.  However anyone who has stepped outside knows this to be nothing but ignorance on the peoples' part.  They ignore the rest of the world and enjoy the success they have on their own.  A few of the locals snub Jack's approach as he's recognized as an outsider, but others tip their hats and wave.  Jack even receives approval about his appearance, via a pinch on the behind, by a passer by.  There is much to take in...Jack could spend some more time here before visiting Griff]

 

-Ray-

Chef:  It's one thing to review the health and quality of food to make sure it's safe.  However in a world like this, we're achieving miracles to make what we do.  Anyone who critics us on flavor will always be disappointed. 

 

-Pit-

[Suddenly the lights flicker around Pit...when they come back on he is standing at the precipice of ...well a pit.  There are large swing spike balls hurling around the large gash in the earth.  There is no noticed way across from here but enough room to travel the sides of the pit to look further down either way.  He could also try climbing down or going back the way he came.]

 

-Lowel-

[Lowell awakes in a cold sweat.  Something feels off about the world around him]

[ILOVEVHS]

(Lowell sits up in bed, looking around, before getting up in his restlessness)

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: Well, screw them then. They dont know whats it like.

 

[Red youre holding up WiP2.0 btw)

[TheRedStranger]

Jackie waves, smiles, and says his warm greetings to the more cordial of folks as he seeks out a trusty shop to sell his scavange. If he hopes to have spending money quick and easy that would be the best way. And so he seeks one out he knows will give him a good price...

 

At the pinch, Jakie gives a little hop and a squeak, his eyes windening. He rubs his bum under his cloak.

 

 Jackie: "Whoah! There goes a cheeky bugger..."

 

A bit pararnoid, he checks on his hidden satchle to make sure nothing was filched, yet as he does so he can't help but give an embarresed smile. He blushes about the snout, as he tries to eye the culpirate. It makes him feel good about himself to have attention, even if it is of such an intrusive sort.

[RedAuthar]

-Jack-

[Luckily enough nothing was taken.  The closest he can find for the culprit is a trio of Female Mobians who giggle at his reaction, but it could have been any one of them.]

 

-Ray-

Chef:  Yeah but there isn't much I can do about it.  

 

-Lowell-

[The room looks normal...but there is a strange sound coming from outside.]

[ILOVEVHS]

(Lowell peeks out the windows)

[TheRedStranger]

Jackie's heart doubles in beat. He feels the claws of his foot paws tap and clack nervously against the ground. He grabs his tail and is tempted to fidget with it. Yet instead brushes it off non-chalantly with a warm and gregarious grin. He's careful...this is like a teen kit's immature wet-dream; something out there and too good to be true. But he can't help but be cautiously curious, after all if they meant no harm, and he sticked to the well lit streets he could ask about Griff, news, and good sales an' such. Intell was as priceless as a warm cot and a hot meal in this world, for it was the currency to buy them.

He steps up to them, hands in his cloak. He tries his best to be charming in both manner and tone.

Jackie: "Hu...Hullo! Can you nice lassies give me sum directions? I'm a wee bit of an outta-towner, 'aven't been 'ere in quite a while. Lookin' for place to buy an' sell, perhaps get a bite ta eat. That, an' I'm looking for me ol' butty Griff. I'm sorta courier for 'im, you could say. Got news, some good some bad about the world above our heads. Say...you been up there lately? It's been gettin' crazier but more excitin' everyday."

*Jackie realizes he's rambling a bit and clears his throat. He keeps his hands at his belt under his cloak, next to hishis equipment and cudlge.*

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: And there isnt much i can do to help more

[RedAuthar]

[So just so anyone who was falling behind can remain caught up]

 

-Pit-

[Suddenly the lights flicker around Pit...when they come back on he is standing at the precipice of ...well a pit.  There are large swing spike balls hurling around the large gash in the earth.  There is no noticed way across from here but enough room to travel the sides of the pit to look further down either way.  He could also try climbing down or going back the way he came.]

 

-Geoffrey-

[After a moment the door opens a crack.  Geof can see an eye peak out through the crack.]

Voice:  ...you realize it's really late to be visiting right?

 

[Nativa the Wolf/Husky...that's a mouthful.....we'll just call her Nativa,  is at home.  A window has gotten carelessly left open and a cool breeze has entered the house.  As she moves to close it she spots a Mobian a few houses down sneaking around.  They've yet to do anything truly criminal, yet they are clearly trying to avoid detection.  They've yet to notice they've been spotted an suspiciously keep sneaking towards one of the other huts.]

 

-Lowell-

[The wolf see the village a blaze and wild robots a stopping around gathering up the villagers]

 

-Ray-

Chef:  I guess we can only do what we can.  By the way...that'll be five mobians. 

 

-Jack-

Avian Female:  Outside up there?  No way with all the weird stuff going on only the really brave or really stupid head out there.

Lupine Female:  Which one does that make you?

[She rubs a finger up Jack's side.]

Vulpine Female:  Have any interesting stories? 

[ILOVEVHS]

Lowell: God damn...

(Lowell tries to find a safe place to hide, or a safe way out)

[TheRedStranger]

 

Avian Female:  Outside up there?  No way with all the weird stuff going on only the really brave or really stupid head out there.

 

 

Jack can't help but let a soreness creep into his smile, a sadness. Such a gorgeous avian ought to be able to soar through the skies as God intended...The things she hasn't seen...

 

Lupine Female:  Which one does that make you?

 

 

Jackie: "I guess a wee bit of both, ta tell ya the trewth. When ya think 'ard about it, ya figure a bloke's gotta be a wee bit daft ta wan'ta up an' leave such a cozy place like this for some'ere as wild an' windy as the wastes." *He sighs with wide and sparkling eyes.* "Aye, but someone's gotta chopse back an' fore ta hunt goods an' get things done for fetchin' ladies such as yerselves. An' once ya do...well, ya grow a fancy for it..."

 

[She rubs a finger up Jack's side.]

 

 

Jackie's cringes at the sudden touch like it was a hot iron digging through his pelt. His bare toes curl, their claws scraping at the ground. He tries to keep his cool and clears his throat taking a step back.*

 

Vulpine Female:  Have any interesting stories? 

 

 

Jackie: "More than you could ever imagine..."

 

*Jackie looks at the Avian.*

 

Jackie: "I've flown through yer ancestor's skies."

 

*He looks at the wolf.*

 

Jackie: "Journeyed through yer forests."

 

*And he smiles at the fox.*

 

Jackie: "An I 'ave many tall tale about such a clever race as yours, milady. And if you'd fancy such an' 'ave the time, I'd love to share, for a small price. Perhaps a bite ta eat?"

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: *pays the man and leaves an extra mobian*

[Raven]

Pit takes a moment and sits down, untying his boots and pulling them off. He ties their laces together, tying the boots to his belt. Getting on all fours, Pit dashes off, digging his claws into the walls of the pit and running around the pit.

[RedAuthar]

-Lowell-

[After what seems like hours the noises from outside finally die down, and an eerie silence fills the air]

 

-Jack-

Lupine Female:  Sure, come with us.

[The trio lead Jack through a few winding turns till they come across a small cafe.  The name in bright neon reads "Lovely Acorn".  There is a metal plate on the wall by the door stating, "Dedicated to the Acorn Royal Family and all those who died in the War for Freedom."]

 

-Ray-

[The chef returns to her work as they talk]

 

[The Chef graciously takes up the extra Mobian, and begins cleaning the counter top]

 

-Pit-

[Pit travels along the edge of the .....giant pit......*cough*.....until he comes across a rope bridge.  The ropes are old and rotten, and any wooden planks that may have one time acted as a foot path on the bridge have fallen away in decay so that only the ropes remain.  A sudden jolt of urgency races down pit's spine.  What if the test is built around speed?  What if it's built around courage?  Perhaps it could be built around wisdom?  The rope bridge looks quite fragile, but so could be his time limit....he'll have to make a decision soon.]

[RedAuthar]

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