Nine-Nine Heart - Run 1

[idolpro]

[It's time for a new an exciting place, right? A land of adventure and fun and excitement!

Wait? Then why does this look like Tokyo-F. Like a Tokyo-F that has seen better days.

A dark purple haze has settled over the city, thick and suffocating, oppressive and heavy. The sky above is filled with yawning teeth and blinking eyes stare back at you. Buildings lie in tatters and their remains litter the landscape.

A few proud buildings still stand tall! The most prominent one among them - THE GAME TOWER. Though it is sporting more of an evil villain castle vibe than you remember. And it certainly used to be taller and not leaking out that purple smoke filling the air. Nonetheless it stands as a beacon in the city, the focal point in the ruin around you.

A voice echos in your head. "Find the Dark Master."

GAME START!]

Comments

[rollwithdisadvantage]

[Motioning to the door.]

Go right ahead.

[puzzlers]

N- No.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Are you afraid?

[puzzlers]

[ don't call him out like that! ]

Why is that thing here?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Because it is important to both of them. [Pointing at the other Nine Nine and King.]

[puzzlers]

[ its importance is subjective. ]

[ doesn't turn his head when king is pointed at. ]

It didn't have to be.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

But that is the reality we live in. It's importance is paramount even to myself.

If you didn't want it, you should have handed it over to me.

[puzzlers]

Handed it over...

[ he approaches the door and sets his hand on it. ]

Did you even have all the answers?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Of course I do. None of you just listened.

[puzzlers]

I'm listening now.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

It is too late. The damage has been done. The opportunity lost.

Though there must be more than one way to open that door. Aren't you missing something from there?

[puzzlers]

I don't think so. I had explicit instructions on how to- [ chokes. ]

W- What do you mean?[ oh, HE'S PRETTY SURE HE KNOWS WHAT HE MEANS! ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Reopen the door, mortal. It can be done.

[puzzlers]

I opened it once and that was the biggest mistake of my life. I refuse to do so again, especially when I have exactly what I want right there.

[ shoots a glance over his shoulder to king. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I would prefer if you did leave him out of it when you did open the door. Send him on a nice vacation in Hawaii. He'll be there when you get back.

[puzzlers]

I'm sure you would. [ so the answer is no. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

What do you want of me, dear Yugi? Do you not think that both you and I want the same things?
To not have that door separate us from those we wish to be with.

[puzzlers]

And who do you wish to be with?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

[He barks out a laugh.]

Why, the world of the living. All of your are so lively and entertaining after all.

[puzzlers]

[ we'd be so lucky to have you. ]

And how long after you join us in the world of the living would it be before you try to summon your demon god again?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

If I had truly joined the world of the living, that would no longer be a problem. I would already be there in all of my glory.

[puzzlers]

I'd just assumed you wouldn't stop there.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

[It is a correct assumption.]

Would the world really be worse without my influence. Have you not seen the ruin some of your fellow idols have to deal with in their world.

[puzzlers]

If it’s already bad, then why would they want you making it worse?

[ no thanks nine. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You assume the worst of me. What if I could make it better? Bring forth the hopes and dreams of those you care for.