Icarus

December 26, 2023

Datr - [Begin Frequency]

Datr - [Icarus enters stage left as he makes his way into a small dinner. A polished checkered floor reflects the neon lights that highlight the corners of the walls and ceiling. Retro style cushioned chairs surround tables around him. He goes to sit in one of the teal bar stools as he glances at the menu ahead of him.]

Spid - And he lives, hello Isaac

Datr - [Icarus begins to grumble to himself but is quickly interrupted by the waiter on the other side of the counter. The waiter looks to be Chester in a stylized dinner uniform. He sounds calm and collected as he speaks directly to Icarus, "He doesn't like being called Isaac." Icaus looks up at Chester as he raises an eyebrow, "And how the Hell do you know that? I've never met you before in my life."] (edited)

Spid - ..right, what happened to the carnival job Chester?

Datr - [Chester smiles as he dried a mug with a rag, "Thought I'd give this a try. So Isaac, I heard about the house. Must be nice out there." Icarus looks more confused as he watches, "How do you know me???" Chester scoffs, "Up to your neck in alligators honey?"]

Spid - Chester what are you trying here?

Datr - [Chester half rolls his eyes towards the ceiling, "Just some sweet talk before a warning shot across the bow." Icarus squints at Chester, "Does he always talk in old ass idioms like this?"]

Spid - Not to my knowledge

Datr - [ The door of the dinner swings open as someone steps in. Icarus turns to look in their direction to see Morris making his way to Icarcus's side. Morris is a shorter leopard that wears a brightly colored dress shirt under a t-shirt. The color choices are far from usual but to Morris it was considered fashion. He hops up onto the seat next to icarus. After propping up his elbow on the table to hold his head up, Morris gives Icarus a sassy wink, "How's it hangin chompers?" Icarus shakes his head some, "Morris??? Where the hell have you been? You've been missing for months."]

Spid - So it's strange that he's just walked in right?

Luna - Plus Chester is able to tell we're there

Spid - It's more than that

Luna - Yeah as far as we know, Morse is dead.

Datr - [Icarcus stands up in a shock, "DEAD?!?" Morris puts a hand on Icarus's should to push him back to his seat, "Slow down there. No need to get yourself all worked up." Icarus sits down as he looks between Chester and Morris in worry, "They just said you're dead??? How are you dead? You're right fucking here?"]

Luna - It's... I don't want to jump to conclusions but this feels like a dream. But uh maybe they're trying to tell you something

Dtar - [Icarus grumbles, "This is a realistic as hell dream if it can replicate his fashion choices accurately..." Morris glares at Icarus who smiles slightly. Chester begins making a drink from the smoothie machine as he listens in.]

Luna - This doesn't make sense. Isn't Chester working at the carnival now? Well uh considering he can hear us, how are you doing Chester?

Datr - [Chester responds while putting lids on plastic cups, "I'm doing wonderful!" Icarus sighs, "Hold on. If this is a dream then can't I do something to wake myself up?"]

Spid - Try pinching yourself

Datr - [Morris gives a giddy smile as he bounces up and down some, "Can I slap him in the face?!?" Chester rolls his eyes, "I can do better than a fucking pinch." Icarus nods, "Right. But I still want to know how you know Morris is dead before I wake up and probably lose connection."]

Spid - Because he popped up on datrs, he was being chased by ..something which killed him

Luna - Something that seemed to be the God of Swords and Gold.

Datr - [Icarus asks"Morris, doesn't that sound about right?" Morris looks up in thought, "ehh doesn't ring any bells." Icarus sighs ashe puts his arm up on the counter, "Seeyiiuguys in the morning then."]

Luna - So where have you been Morris? I'm surprised you never got in contact with Icarus.

Datr - [Morris shrugs, "Been waltzing around." Icarcus holds his fingers gently around the skin of his arm, prepared to give himself a pinch. He looks over at Morris for a moment. Morris still gives a simple smile back. Icarus sighs, "It's a good thing this is just a dream. Bye man." Morris nods his head in response, "See ya later alligator." Icarus pinches his own arm. He thinks of the pain as it pulls him back into reality. His heavy eyes slowly open from a rough sleep.]

Luna - Oh hey Icarus, sorry about the dream. Are you okay?

Datr - [Icarcus speaks but sounds very groggy, "I'm uhm... I uh." Icarus looks down to find himself tied to a chair. His head hangs as the muscles feel weak.]

Cole - What the fuck, Icarus do you know where you are??

Datr - [Icarus groans, "Ugh. Everythings weird." He looks up again to see a wooden door ahead of him. The walls have a wooden wainscoting and stripped wallpaper. The room is somewhat dim.]

Luna - Room with a wooden door with wainscotting and stripped wallpaper? I take it you don't recognize this place. Is something else going on? You said things are weird.

Datr - [Icarus hangs his head again, "Everything numb. Who is this?"]

Luna - My name is Luna. I live with Cole, the guy that bought you the lighthouse. We're trying to figure out what to do, but right now, without a location it's kind of tricky.

Datr - [Icarus mumbles, "Hiya." He slightly giggles.]

Luna - Hey Icarus, just keep us updated if something changes. Something funny?

Datr - [Icarus laughs a bit louder, "I like the smell of this room."]

Luna - What's it smell like? Can you describe it?

Datr - ["It's very sweet. Heheh."]

Spid - Can you try to look around the room?

Datr - [Icarus glances to one side. He sees a wooden desk with two drawers and a clean rag on top.]

Spid - Ok, it's risky but I need you to make some noise yeah?

Luna - I agree with this.

Datr - ["I'm great at that..." Icarus giggles some before raising his voice, "I LIKE POP MUSIC!!! I LIKE THE FUNKY SONGS!!! WOOO!!! I CAN'T FEEL MY LEGS!!! WOOO!!!"]

Spid - What else do you like?

Luna - Wait you can't feel your legs? This is gonna sound weird but can you see if your legs are still intact?

Datr - [Icarus looks down at his legs taht are tied to the chair with rope. "Still hangin in there. Get it? Hangin? Heheh." A set of footsteps can be heard getting closer.]

Luna - Icarus, if someone new comes into the room, can you do us a favor and get a good look at them? We're still here with you, you're not alone

Datr - [Icarus nods, "Righty." Just moments later the door opens. Icarus looks up to see a cloaked figure. Their cloak is dark with golden designs and trims. Their face is covered with an ornate mask displaying the same level of detail. Many of the designs display the sun and the moon beside hook like patterns. Icarus tilts his head slightly at them as they head over to the table. They set a golden cup down before opening a drawer. Icarus is still sounding a bit loopy, "Heya there."]

Luna - wtf?? a cloak, a golden mask, and the sun and moon. That just sounds all kinds of bad. Can you ask them why they took you, if they respond? Or where this place is at?

Datr - ["The people in my head wanna know about yaaa," Icarus giggles. The person ignores him and brings out a veil from the drawer. They close the drawer and pour it into the cup. They pick up the cup and head towards Icarus.]

Luna - Uh oh. I would recommend not drinking whatever that was.

Datr - [Icarus watches as the figure unties one of his hands from the chair. Icarus moves his hand though it's rather weak. The person holds out the golden cup to Icarus as Icarus hears a voice whisper in his ear, "Take a drink from the cup."]

Luna - It's possible this is someone who infiltrated whatever place you're at. And maybe what's in the cup is something to restore your strength so you two can fight your way out? Like if the figure really wanted to drug you further, why would they untie your arm? Ugh I hate this. Don't drink from it. It's too fishy, cuz like why only untie one arm when it's already weakened? If this person wanted to help, they would untie you completely. Plus the vial was already in the room.

Datr - [Icarus takes the cup and looks down into it at a red liquid, "Ok yeah but it tasted so good last time."]

Luna - Wait hang on you drank this already??? And then lemme guess, you woke up tied to a chair right? Do you know what the liquid is Icarus?

Datr - ["It's delisous is what it is." Icarus tilts his head back as he downs the cup.]

Luna - You're kidding me. Icarus are you feeling okay?

Datr - [End Frequency]

Luna - Nope. Definitely not feeling okay. -begin frequency icarus

Datr - [Begin Frequency]

Datr - [ ]

Luna - ...well that's sedatives. -end frequency

Datr - [End Frequency]

Luna - fucking. Cole your boyfriend is dumb

Cole - that's crazy

Luna - He just drank sedatives willingly??? I'm not even sure if he's your boyfriend tbh. I assume so, you bought him a house

Cole - i mean...it's not official so i wouldn't say that

Luna - eh fair enough. honestly if I had unlimited funds and knew a nonferal needed a new place to live, I'd probably do something similar. Also one more question Cole, you fought cultists pretty recently right? were they like the ones icarus just described?

Cole - yeah? kinda? but think more low budget i guess

Luna - great.