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]

His true self if he would only acknowledge it.

[puzzlekeeper]

His "true self"?

Is that what this game was about? Trying to make him acknowledge it?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Yes. All of you that live in that idol Hell are entirely too soft.

[puzzlekeeper]

If you think Nine-Nine is too soft, then I don't want to know what would happen if you actually managed to sink your claws into him.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You'll just have to wait for that day to arrive. There is little you can do to prevent it.

[puzzlekeeper]

Me, maybe not.

[ Jerking his thumb back at Nine-Nine. ]

But what about him?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

There is no I or him. We are the same being.

[puzzlekeeper]

Is that so?

Because he was clearly challenging you just now.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

He perceives to be challenging. It is entertaining to watch him believe he can win.

[puzzlekeeper]

Consider saving your boasts until after your victory is actually secured. You'll just look like a fool when you end up being wrong.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

There is that arrogance. That righteousness. You've earned it in another lifetime, but no more. Truly no more.

Though you and I could come to terms. Even work together. Shall we put down our swords?

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Narrowing his eyes ]

Work together for what, exactly?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I'm very aware of what my goals are, but what of you, dear Pharaoh. What is it that your heart desires?

[puzzlekeeper]

[ . . . ]

How should I know? I barely remember who I am.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Then start collecting those memories.
You'll find them to be quite useful.

[puzzlekeeper]

I don't need you to tell me that. I have my own reasons for taking them.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Then I look forward to watching them, Great Pharaoh. Though what are your reasons?

[puzzlekeeper]

You want me to lay my hand out for you, just like that? I haven't told anyone, so why would I start with you?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Then keep your secrets. But without me you will never know the full story.

[puzzlekeeper]

You really must think your side of the story is particularly compelling. I'm less convinced.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Think what you will. It will all work out in the end.