Nine-Nine Heart - Run 3

[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

[motorcycle_noises]

[ He shrugs. ]

It's not as though I think they're perfect. But I think you'll be waiting a long time for them to disappoint me.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Haven't they already though. Being possessed by a demon. Their lack of understanding when you need space and when you don't. I'd say their getting an F for effort.

[motorcycle_noises]

Joker's heart was in the right place... And I can't really blame them for not understanding me if I have difficulty communicating with them.

[ Though he hadn't really realized anyone had noticed that sometimes it'd be better if they didn't leave him alone. ]

Like I said, it's not about thinking they're perfect. We're all imperfect people, but their hearts are in the right place. Yes, even Nine-nine's-- even if he's very himself about it.

[ He pulls out his lighter and flicks it open and shut. ]

And that's what matters to me.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Do you truly know where his heart is? What do you think that button you hit was for?

[motorcycle_noises]

I noticed that he used rocks and not fire.

[ HE FUCKING REMEMBERS THAT CONVERSATION, ZORC. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

[He laughs and laughs.]

And you still trigger it?

[motorcycle_noises]

Next time, label it more clearly! "Rocks fall, everyone dies."

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I didn't know you needed both hands a a map to get that reference. I'll consider it for future games.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ He mumbles, mostly to himself. ]

What else are you supposed to do with buttons...?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Is that all it will take to destroy the lot of you? Put a button with an explosive in front of you. Ha! Tell me. What did you expect to happen?

[motorcycle_noises]

I thought a path would open up obviously.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Ah, well had you both walked across at the same time the path would have opened.

[motorcycle_noises]

....Oh.

[ That's all he says, a faintly startled note to his voice. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

That surprised?