Text | un: big ben

[slightlytaller]

A quick question.

I see we're dealing with some sort of unending night scenario. The pirates and the squid thing are easy enough, but I've got to know:

Is this a Vampire kind of darkness or a Werewolf kind of darkness? I can figure the rest out accordingly if someone has an answer.

Also the convenience stores here suck. The tea is weak, I can't find a decent sandwich, and all of the rival shops are out of a proper cleaner to get the salt stains off my glasses.

Anyone feel like sharing any tips?

- V

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text | un: boneadept

[necrosaint]

Vinegar.

For the salt stains.

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[slightlytaller]

On glasses?

Forgive me, they're new. Wouldn't vinegar ruin any treatment on the lenses?

text; un: deku

[wannasmash]

I don't get tea from the konbini. A tea shop or grocery is better for that kind of thing in Trench. What neighborhood are you looking in?

[ The other stuff he doesn't have a ready answer for... ]

[slightlytaller]

Cellar Door.

Are you Japanese? It's been a long time since I've seen anyone mention konbinis.

text | un: warden

[megatheorem]

What is the difference between a Vampire darkness and a Werewolf darkness? Besides the obvious. It looks like perfectly acceptable and reasonable darkness to me.

[You know, like a normal planet should have.]

Get new glasses.

[slightlytaller]

No.

Werewolves and Vampires are the kinds of dangers we face and how to prepare for them. The darkness itself is fine.

text: un; an.observer

[thisislife]

[guess who had World of Darkness Vampire and Werewolf source books stuffed under all of her other books, despite never having played either. this girl!]

What if it's both?
Like that Thirty Days of Night graphic novel? Though, I can't think of a werewolf equivalent.
And the convenience stores do suck. You can trade goods and services for fish and cook that, but the bigger and better the fish, the easier it is to get priced out.

[slightlytaller]

[He likes the way you think already! ]

I know what you mean, and that's a different kind of concern.

We'll figure it out.

In the meantime, I can't cook. Guess I'll die.

Text | un: mister_hatter

[payingfordeliverance]

[WEAK TEA. Xerxes Break appears as though summoned; this cannot stand.]

Given its frequent use as one of the most easily accessible anti-corruption measures, I promise you there is proper tea about. Your problem is that you are looking in convenience stores. There is nothing convenient about Trench.

[A long pause. Then, a few minutes later:]




Well, no, that's a little unfair. Teleporting is lovely and the lamp friends are precious darlings.

[slightlytaller]

Teleporting is always convenient. I wish more places had that option.

Where do you like to get your tea? You seem to be a local expert, and I'm not looking for anything too fancy. Just a sturdy black tea with milk and a little sugar.

text, un: AskMalice

[slayerskiss]

Vampires don't actually seem to be weak to sunlight here, not unless they were vampires before arriving I guess.

[slightlytaller]

what kind of vampires are they, then?

text; un: stanford

[cryptograms]

Personally, I'd rate this darkness as more eldritch than anything.

For your glasses, wash them with dish soap diluted in warm water. You can let them soak for a minute if the stains are particularly stubborn.

I know of an optometrist in town if you need them completely replaced, though her fee schedule is a bit unorthodox.

[slightlytaller]

are we talking like in Call of Cthulhu? Because staring into madness was not on my agenda for this week.

Unfortunately, these glasses can't be replaced, and I would like to keep them in as good shape as possible.

Soap will be easiest, but do they even have anything but lye soap here?

text; un: mouse.club

[ramshackled]

wow that's what you're complaining about. The tea and the food and stuff
guess you'd better open your own cafe and show them how it's done.

[slightlytaller]

Would you rather I complained about the sun-- or lack of it? Sorry, I'm not well enough acquainted with it to be that bothered by its absence.

How about the how Squidgreens, Smite-Aid, and the Harmacy are all out of appropriate eyewear cleaners-- but they all have a surplus of spicy seaweed snacks and vitamin D fortified goat milk? Or about how all of the blankets that are halfway decent are patterned with some god-awful Hello Zombie Kittie print?

No, no. I wanted to keep it simple. All I'm searching for is a decent sandwich and tea.

Not all of us are graced with talents in the kitchen, but the Mushroom Toasties at the Cephalo-Mart were uncomfortably greasy and made me feel ill. I know I'm being petty, but I'd prefer not getting myself sick again before I've gone to bed.

text | 1ststrike

[strikefirster]

I have a tip for you.
Quit your bitchin'
Make your own sandwich.

[slightlytaller]

With what? Mushrooms?

Sorry, the mushroom toasties at Cephalo-Mart already made me sick, and I'm not sure the ones at InkTrack are any better.

You don't want me hard boiling eggs for a sandwich. It'll be b a d.

text; un; amidala

[democratically]

For those unaware, is there an obvious difference between the two kinds of darkness or something that one should be looking for?

[slightlytaller]

It's a matter of the kinds of obstacles we might face and the general 'vibe', as people say. Some literary traditions have vampires in more ornate, elaborately themed settings, while werewolves tend to be rougher and not focused on the rugged elements.

It's not universal, but those are the ones I'm most familiar with.

voice; un: nomad

[disrupts]

Did wonder who turned out all the lights.

So - different types o' darkness? New here and wonderin' if knowin' this is the difference 'tween me stayin' in one piece or endin' up like scrambled scop.

[slightlytaller]

we might end up splattered on the walls regardless, but in my opinion it's nice to have an idea of what we're up against.

I only just landed ashore a few days ago. A kindly pirate rescued me from probably becoming someone's dinner.

text; un: lookingforshinsengumi

[tealeafs]

[ .. uh oh. There sure is one thing about this message that stands out to Chizuru, that's for sure. It startles her enough that she replies before even thinking about it. ]

why would you think this has something to do with vampires

[slightlytaller]

Because an unending darkness is the perfect hunting ground for either vampires or werewolves.

I've also read enough books and played enough games to recognize a town hiding horrific secrets when I see one.

text; username: grollschwert

[hauntedsavior]

Thousand percent werewolf darkness.
I don't think we have anyone going around drinking blood right now.
Probably not until next winter, or season of bone or whatever.

You know how to cook? Probably easier to make sandwiches that way.

[slightlytaller]

Asking me to cook is only somewhat smarter than asking a cat to make tea. There's at least a chance it'll be edible, but it's really frustrating and makes me wanna knock glasses off the counter.

It's easier to buy out, but I need a better source for mushroom toasties.

Also, Werewolf kind of Darkness isn't very encouraging. I don't have a gun or the materials to source silver bullets.

Text - UN: CentaursTesticle

[alternia_strength]

D --> If you become aware of the e%act type of darkness please share
D --> If this is a promotion of rainbow drinkers that would be e%tremely g00d to know in advance
D --> Not that I am e%ceptionally concerned about being fed upon by rainbow drinkers
D --> But it beh00ves me to prepare in STRENGTH if that is the case

[...look, Kanaya kind of ... yeaaaaaaah. He had reason to be concerned.]

[slightlytaller]

[Well. That sure was...

something. ]

I'll let you know whatever I find out. Gamers need to be prepared for anything.

[And using a strategy guide was cheating. Waver mulled over this, before quickly typing:]

You're not really a centaur, are you?

text; un: lys.skvgrd

[pawper]

[Rather than let herself spiral into an anxiety attack over the mention of werewolves—and whatever the hell "vampires" are, surely nothing good given the context—she deliberately skates her tired eyeballs over those words, focusing instead on something else.]

are you hungry?

[slightlytaller]

[That was such a simple response that he was temporarily caught off guard. Give him a moment. ]

Yes.

No.

Well. I'm not sure. That mushroom toastie made me feel ill, so food is probably a bad idea.

text; un:lady

[dohaeris]

[she deletes 'wolves hunt at twilight' and then again 'wolves don't hunt people' for sounding too much like something a wolf would say.]

The wolves here won't hurt you, in darkness or in light.

[slightlytaller]

I don't doubt that, Lady.

But a Werewolf isn't an ordinary wolf, but a beast that can be a fierce opponent.

A little preparedness never hurt, and that's all I'm aiming for.

text; un: Min-Gi Park

[dialscientist]

There's pretty decent food at the barcade. No mushrooms. If that helps.

[slightlytaller]

[Finally, someone who got it! ]

Thanks. It's not the mushrooms that were the issue, but how greasy the toastie was.

I'm a little concerned for how I'll fare for the rest of the day, but I will check that out later.