ENDGAME GROUP 1: Hellscapes (Log 1)

[yourghosthost]

Now then.

[The initial groups have begun to disperse, and Ghostave and a group of stalwart young heroes remain seated right where they are.]

One of the things we’re looking for is supposedly in The Underworld. I intend to use this opportunity to speak to Hades as well, about his intentions.

...As well as find this “other box” that he seems to have so casually mentioned. Do we have any questions before we venture forth?

(ooc: if you’re in group 1, this is one of your logs!)

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[folkscallmewander]

But even if it's not the worst thing ever, it's still gotta hurt.

[Stands on toes to check if the ghost hands look any different.]

[grimgrinningghosts]

[They don't seem any better or worse for wear. After a pause, they begin to speak again, their voices overlapping.]

You're too kind, sir.

No one has shown us kindness in decades.

Centuries.

Millennia.

That's why you need to get out.

You don't deserve to be among us.

[folkscallmewander]

We will, don't you worry. [Nod] But we're lookin' for somethin' important that could save a lotta folks from bein' trapped in a void forever. We really need to find it before we leave.

Have you ever heard of a Hidden Mickey?

[grimgrinningghosts]

Hidden Mickey?

Like Walt's son?

[folkscallmewander]

[Amanda's cousin? Not, like, related by blood but it sure is an interesting family.]

Like the mouse. [Pretty much all he knows about him.]

[grimgrinningghosts]

Yeah him.

I think it's a component of a summoning ritual?

Why do you need to find one?

[folkscallmewander]

Someone's tryin' to use Walt's pen and stuff to hurt folks, so we need to get rid of 'em forever.

[But while they're in the Underworld, he can go off and do his own thing in the meantime.]

And maybe I can figure out a way to help you folks. How long have you been down there.

[grimgrinningghosts]

[There is faint whispering before they speak again.]

We haven't heard of that sort of ritual.

But... maybe we can help you

[folkscallmewander]

Really? That's swell of ya.

[grimgrinningghosts]

Lord Hades mentioned a box. We've heard there are souls inside of it.

Will that aid you in your journey?

[folkscallmewander]

That does help. Where's this box?

[grimgrinningghosts]

[A small pause.]

We can take you there on one condition.

[folkscallmewander]

What's that?

[grimgrinningghosts]

Don't tell Hades about this.

We can only imagine what he'll do to us if he knew.

[folkscallmewander]

Cross my heart, hope to die, poke a needle in my eye. I promise I won't tell!

[Slow turn to the rest of the boat passengers.]

Riiight?

[tangerinetrees]

I promise, too. Any of you have a pinky?

[grimgrinningghosts]

... We don't like being touched.

[Sorry about that.]

[tangerinetrees]

No worries.

[ She holds her pinky out and mimes it. ]

There you go. Pinky promise.

[grimgrinningghosts]

[... A few of the spirits awkwardly reaches up and mimics her movement.]

[madeofpine]

Uh-- yeah, okay! I promise, too. But I'm not doin' the needle thing.

[plus he's. not entirely sure who Hades is, anyways. so.]

[arpeggiositar]

I'm not going to get anyone in trouble with Hades.

[Yeah, not telling anybody]

[grimgrinningghosts]

Thank you all

[The boat starts moving a little faster, as if directing them somewhere.

After awhile, the boat seems to approach a small black box, similar to the one they were kept in.]

Here it is.

[tangerinetrees]

So... here it is, then. The other box.

[ She looks it over. ]

It probably works like the first one, right?

[folkscallmewander]

[Wander bounces on his toes until the boat docks. His banjo is strapped on his back again as he salutes the water.]

Thank you so much, ghosts. I don't know how I can ever repay you.

[But before he takes another step--] You know how to open it? I don't want those poor souls to suffer anymore...

[trashcubes]

[... You know what, WALL-E was quietly on board with everything you were doing despite being utterly terrified until you said that just now.]

Diiie?

[The fuck Wander what kind of saying is that.]