voicetest! warning for potential falling Glitch in Time spoilers

[itwasalwaysme]

You know, it doesn't fill me with the greatest confidence that you only chose to try to—how do you younger folks phrase it?—pick me up after first proclaiming to be too squeamish to play villains, and then deciding the best way to make me palatable was to rewrite part of my reality. Even if you've gained more confidence in your plans, I remain unconvinced—

[ ... ]


...you've seen some places alternate paths might take me, and that this one has one of the better chances of getting me... how did you put it? "Everything I want most?"

Well, why didn't you start with that, dear girl! I suppose I may as well humor you, then. I can stand to play nicely for a little while.

[ the fact that it might drive Daniel up a wall? only a bonus, of course. ]

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[likebloodsplatter]

Hey, that sounds like a great deal! I’ve killed for less than even a snowball’s chance at getting what I want. And I personally know a thing or two about people rewriting reality to suit their tastes, too. [Ever learn you’re an actually just a carbon copy of yourself? Wild stuff.]

What’s the catch here, though? There usually is one with these “mun” types.

[itwasalwaysme]

Ah, a kindred spirit, then. ...The "catch" is hardly anything to worry about, as far as I can tell— supposedly just some nightmares involving an alternate timeline of some sort.

As though I of all people can be guilted into better behavior. Ridiculous.

[likebloodsplatter]

Kindred spirits, huh.

[Beryl raises his eyebrows, then glances up in the air in the vague assumed direction of his player, as if to say “yo were they fucking murking people in this children’s show?” …to which I cannot answer, bud, I only caught snippets of early Danny Phantom back when it was airing. The prospect is just as hilarious to me as it is to you, though.]

Sounds like you’re getting off easy. Why the lack of confidence, then?

[itwasalwaysme]

[ no successful (human) mercing, but not for lack of trying on Vlad's part! ...supposedly. I have my suspicions, and Vlad is very good at being his own worst enemy. ]

Would you want your portrayal to be left to the hands of someone with that much distaste for your typical methods?

[likebloodsplatter]

[Yeah that’s what Beryl thought. “Kindred spirits”, ha. Miss him with that layered meaningful self-sabotage bullshit. Call him back when you start enjoying murder just for the sake of it, Vlad.

But! He’ll humor him all the same. He seems interesting enough.]

Oh, is that it? Yeah can’t relate, mine is kind of obsessed with my whole deal. Just a real weird little fictional sociopath enjoyer. [Oy. Like you’re one to talk about obsessiveness.] Must be hard for you.

You got plans to bring them onto your level, or?

[ghostharasser]

They really could have stood to rewrite your personality while they were at it, but I guess we can't all get what we want.

[You do not know this sassy lost child, but he knows you from a distant PSL land, sorry Vlad.]

username checks out,

[itwasalwaysme]

[ ...ah. sassy children, his favorite. also all in good time, Dipper, I like to be plausible with my AUing— ]

Her unfortunate distaste for my particular brand of ruthlessness aside, she does at least recognize where my charms lie. Though it seems my reputation precedes me...?

SURE DOES

[ghostharasser]

Charms. yeah.

[There is a very pointed arm cross.]

Sure, if your reputation is being a lunatic who tried to rip the universe in half after getting your hands on my uncles research all so you could escape our dimension for one you liked better.

Re: SURE DOES

[itwasalwaysme]

Oh, that does sound like something I would do. I don't suppose I was successful?

[ghostharasser]

No! And you made so much trouble for us!

[He's lying only because we haven't gotten that far in the PSL. Dipper sure hopes he doesn't succeed. The stakes were pretty high, though.]

Which makes it hard for me to believe you've had some kind of redemption arc? The heck! Though, I guess if Gideon could have a change of heart, anyone could.

[itwasalwaysme]

I wouldn't know the details of my supposed reformation— it's in the far future for me, at least for now, and apparently I'm to be kept in the dark.

and a shameless playercesting thread for further warmup, because sometimes you gotta

[ghostfromthemachine]

[ slooowly turning her head ]

Oooh, hello. I do hope you can, for your own sake~.

ta

[itwasalwaysme]

Threats so soon? I only just got here, young lady. We haven't even been properly introduced.

[ghostfromthemachine]

[ cheerfully ]

More like promises, at the risk of sounding cliched! But— mm, you're right, I'm being awfully rude. So—

Welcome to hell! I'm Kaiko.

[itwasalwaysme]

[ raising both eyebrows, but— ]

Vlad Masters. ...I will admit, it's a delightful change to speak to someone mannerly about their ominous proclamations.

[ghostfromthemachine]

Thank you, I do my best~ There's not always a need to add insult to injury, you know?

[ ...pausing, and then slowly tilting her head as she looks at him ]

Or maybe you don't, actually...

[itwasalwaysme]

[ splaying one hand across his chest as though struck ]

Says the one who chose to do just that. —You aren't wrong, of course, but I still don't see what I've done to warrant such accusations...?

[ghostfromthemachine]

...Vlad Masters.

I know every wrong you have ever committed.

[ghostfromthemachine]

—Not consciously, I'll admit! At least, not yet— I'm trying very hard not to look, because I'm pretty sure that would end badly for the both of us? But goodness, sir, your karma is... let's go with impressive? I'm going with impressive.

[the_halfa_it]

Oh, great.

[None of that sounds good, even if the goal appears to be "Vlad, but less villain-y." Danny doesn't trust it, not totally, not even after that whole Glitch in Time thing.]

Still not thrilled about you getting "everything you want!" You're not getting sent the same place I'm about to, are you?

[itwasalwaysme]

[ shhhh danny it's going to be fine :) ]

Now, now, Daniel, there's no need to be a sore loser. Perhaps you can't help the second part, but I'm sure we can remedy that once you've accepted me.

As for potential destinations... "Labyrinthum" apparently has a few familiar faces, but nothing final has been decided yet.

[the_halfa_it]

Says the guy who was the ACTUAL loser basically every time we've fought!

You know what, good. If someone there knows you, they'll tell everyone else what a fruit loop you are.

[ghostharasser]

[In a loud whisper where Vlad can definitely hear him.]

If he shows up in Sticks we can feed him to Callan.

[the_halfa_it]

[Equally loud stage whisper!]

Can Callan even eat a half-ghost?

[ghostharasser]

If anything can, it's probably Callan. It's a theory I'm willing to test.

[ghostfromthemachine]

[ Vlad's going to roll his eyes and pointedly ignore this, but meanwhile one of the OTHER folks harassing him has perked up and pulled out her cell phone to start visibly taking notes. don't mind her, she's just here to potentially assist with the OOC plans, ]

[itwasalwaysme]

Losing a few battles is hardly a defeat in the long run. ...I doubt two children will be enough to tarnish the reputation I can build, either. It isn't as though it will be my first time starting from nothing.

[halfacopy]

Or, you know, you could be a better person.

How about THAT idea, its not like its THAT hard.

[itwasalwaysme]

[ performing an exaggerated full-body shudder of disgust, before brushing his shoulders off and straightening his jacket ]

But now, why would I do that when—

[ ...hold on a moment, actually. squints. SQUINTS???

and then slowly begins to smile. wuh oh ]

I see. To finish that thought: why would I do that when my way so often works?

[halfacopy]

When has your way ever actually worked to get what you want?

Because it looks like you still don't have what you want.

[itwasalwaysme]

I will admit, some things do still remain out of my grasp for now. That doesn't change what I do have.

Or what I will apparently have in the future.

[halfacopy]

If you mean all the money, its not like that's hard if you don't mind stealing.

Like that's kind of cake walk stuff, not such a big deal for what you want.

[poorcripplefromundercity]

I think your mun might be manipulating you, but that's, yhm, clearly none of my business.