o n e . ( TEXT ) . we are not frightened any more

[dedikated]

There's not a cave in this hell that actually goes anywhere, is there? All just one big loop leading back to this dump.

First person to prove me wrong gets a million bucks.

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[video]

[wormintheglass]

I suspect that even if that weren't the case, some god or other would have arranged an appropriate misdirection.

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[dedikated]

God? [ Guess who hasn't paid attention to anything relating to Hadriel? This bitch. ] ... Don't wanna know, but you're probably right.

I was fuckin' busy, dammit.

[video]

[wormintheglass]

[Bianca laughs.]

When you were dragged here? Or busy exploring the tunnels?

Yes. Gods. Or so they say. I believe they're farming us.

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[dedikated]

The first'n.

Their taste in livestock is shit. [ If that's the case. ]

[video]

[wormintheglass]

I think their taste is excellent, myself. Though it's possible their reach may have exceeded their grasp.

[circumitus]

a million bucks is pretty useless down here, all things considered.

and no, would not gamble that the tunnels lead to anywhere nice.

[dedikated]

I don't have it anyway. [ Which was kind of the point of the bet, in her mind. ] & they don't. [ They lead here and here sucks. ]

[circumitus]

so how long did it take for you to figure out the loop?

[dedikated]

Too long. [ By which she means she's spent every day since she got here trying each possible one. ]

You know what date it is, by the by?

[text]

[synthedick]

All just one big loop, and they're full of hazards. It's as if the gods would be happier if we stayed here.

[text]

[dedikated]

Oh goodie.

Can't say I ever cared much for what a higher power would like though. [ Now bitch you know you lying. You always toed the line. ]

[text]

[synthedick]

I'd care more if I was sure they were gods.

[text]

[dedikated]

If they're calling themselves that, does it matter? They think they are.

[themightykamina]

Hey, I'm workin' on it, okay? The caves are a maze, sure, but I haven't hit the end of 'em yet!

And even if I do, there's ways of getting through solid rock. Just you wait!

[dedikated]

You happen to have a very powerful drill on hand, then? [ You know, she's not even sure if she's being snarky here. ]

[themightykamina]

Well, technically my bro's the one with the drill...but that doesn't mean anything! We've gotta have something that'll blow up good!

['Completely literal' may as well be Kamina's middle name.]

[dedikated]

[ It's a shame 'blink blink' doesn't work in text. ]

Like what, exactly?

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[faithfulwolf]

This isn't Hell, or like it at all.

But it's only possible to get out of Hell with permission so maybe it's like that here too.

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[dedikated]

It's close enough.

Eh? Just talk to the gods and hope they say yes? Gonna guess they don't like saying that.

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[faithfulwolf]

Not really.

Yes. They get strength from us being here so it's unlikely.

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[dedikated]

Well shit, bruv. Then we're fucked.

[mainiac]

CAN BLOW EXIT FROM ANYTHING WITH ENOUGH EXPLOSIVES

[dedikated]

... You might have a point. Might just blow ourselves sky high in the process though.

[mainiac]

BETTER THAN BEING STUCK UNDERGROUND

[dedikated]

Again... you might have a point. But I wouldn't mind getting back home if that's an option.