David Thompson
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Once I was being carried, traveling outside was significantly more pleasant. I spent my time categorizing plants and learning about their life cycles from my scanner database. Felix did start to lag behind, but it wasn't long until we saw light peeking through a break in the dense foliage up ahead. This gave him the burst of energy he needed to keep up with the group as they broke into a huge cleaning. We emerged into a large, open field set below a clear blue sky. There were plants growing everywhere…-
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Beatrice was trying not to cry for the second time that day. At the same time, she was trying not to put her fist through the wall. Self-control was harder than she thought. The only thing that kept the table in front of her in one piece was the thought of Void's disappointment with the mess it would make. When she saw her master start comforting Felix, her heart clenched. When Felix said, Void was cute, a cold rush washed through her. Void had put up with Tony's antics, but she never Still, Felix was…
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It took Bee a little while to drag a bed over to the library herself, not because of how heavy it was exactly, but because of the awkward size. As she became stronger, she started to realize that it didn't help as much after a point. One of the books in the library explained it to her. In order to push something, she needed something to push against; if she was able to overcome the friction of her feet on the ground, any extra strength was just wasted. So when she was as light as she was, it was rare that…
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Bee cocked her head. The unfamiliar noise sounded like it was coming from outside. It sounded suspiciously like someone yelling. And it was getting louder. Glancing at Tony as he struggled to his feet, she grabbed her broom and ran out of the library toward the castle entrance. It only took her a second to run down the hall and squint in the direction of the entrance. The main doors and entryway were still not fully repaired, so she had no trouble seeing the source of the sound. In the distance, Bee saw…
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Bee was just getting back from collecting eggs when Tony finally seemed ready to get up and walk around. Setting aside her basket, she slipped her shoulder under his arm. She half helped and half lifted him up until he was standing unsteadily. After a few tentative steps, she lowered him into a chair as he panted to catch his breath. "Sorry, seem to be a little out of shape at the moment, need to get some exercise." Tony said with a smile. Bee wasn't really listening as she probed his side with her…
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The castle regrowing around me wasn't the only weird occurrence that I noticed. I had been organizing debris and fallen items into piles for a while now. But strangely, whenever I placed something on a pile, it was always perfectly aligned. At first, I assumed that was just due to my skill and increasing motor control. But at one point, I was in a particular rush because I knew Beatrice needed some help in a few minutes. Then, I knew I wasn't stacking the books and blocks straight at all; when I came back…
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I was devastated. When I went to go back into the castle, I found that the collapse of the entryway had destroyed the ramps. It had also got most of the stairs too, but I wasn't too concerned about that. I did my best to ignore the devastation around me, which was a sad sight to see. The careful beauty of this castle was in tatters. As I mourned for the art, I had a larger issue. How was I going to get back inside with no ramps? I still didn't know what had happened to Beatrice yet, but I couldn't…
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Roscoe was aware. Perhaps it was intelligence that he had gained, or rather, been granted, but its manifestation had given him self-awareness. But, of course, he remembered his previous life as more of a fever dream. It was a haze of fear and confusion, with nothing outside the present and no concept of proper choice or thought. Indeed, he would argue that his "thoughts" barely counted as such. It was more like existing on rails than authentic living. Yet now, he had been blessed with sentience. That…
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Bee woke up. This time she was all alone. The noises in the castle were quiet, but she could still hear something happening outside. With a groan, she sat up and shielded her eyes from the bright light. Being knocked out like this twice in a row could not be healthy. If she hadn't already had the healing potion in her system from Tony… TONY! Bee stood up as quickly as her wobbly legs would allow and looked around. She was on top of a pile of rubble. Stepping down, she started to dig around for her…
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The Lieutenant roared, releasing a shockwave that expanded rapidly outward. I was able to use air manipulation to split the blast around me, but I wasn't able to save anyone else. From behind the demon, the majority of the skeletons flew down the hallway toward the front entrance. When they hit the massive wooden doors, they didn't stop. The stonework above the doors crumbled as most of the skeleton's army was flung outside. The less fortunate ones hit walls before they went that far, resulting in damaged…
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