TUESDAY 6 a.m.

And I didn't get this one as well

Meanbeard

Agent I would be for it. Likely go for the younger, hip, roller blader look. Less layers on the penguin and he is use to skating.

innerDesign

Agent N - *There isn't much I want to do at the moment, so for now I'll just play along and try and be useful to the party. Knowing who he is and how he likes to act, I'll stay weary of Agent R since I don't trust him one bit, keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid that would endanger any of the other. If Agent I does a card reading for me, I'll look over his shoulder, interested at the result!* Agent N - So we're going to help Agent Carver and Agent Bellows. We should try and meet up with them I suppose. Maybe we could help them with the investigation too though. I suggest we go to the retail store soon. We can get some less conspicuous looking clothes and also I'm sure we'll find some more clues there. If nobody else has any suggestions, of course.

Neth Rusiki Azhti

Understood! I'll keep my beak shut about the invisible buzzing dildo lodged up my rump. Hope I dont pop a boner from the idea of the others doming me.

innerDesign

I imagine it might be difficult to talk in your situation, heh. But mostly I just don't want Agent I blabbing about the command for an easy punch fix lol.

RexFurry

Director: Sir, we’ve found that Agents Frank and Allister become incapacitated whenever they witness light from fire. Red coloration of the eyes and pain being used to stop the behavior suggests usage of unknown M.A.D. chip commands. Classified or not, we need we need as much information as we can on these M.A.D. chips. They’re clearly being used against us and totally beyond any kind of technology we’ve seen. What exactly are these things?

Rick

Agent R – think back to what the Director said. “I should stay glued to the other agent’s butts, huh…” you mutter with a smirk, as you take a glance of Agent H’s ample rump. You think its kinda cute how he takes the whole secret agent thing so seriously, he’s such a newbie… but you can see right through this puffed up persona, this guy is just a big easily flustered softie… Assert your seniority and your thusly deserved position as defacto team leader. Slap a hand on Agent H’s rump and give it a bit of a squeeze. Turn him around while he’s surprised, and have him backed up against the wall. Put your hand on his shoulder and lean in. “So… rookie… now that ol himbo boss is off our backs why don’t we drop the whole ‘clueless goody-goody’ routine… you’re a smart cookie, so you gotta know the Director isn’t -really- mad at me, right? I’m sort of his favourite. His… unofficial second in command. I mean, he’s pissed off right now, but I was clearly doing him a favour, and you too… didn’t you see the way he was looking at you, rookie? Constantly stealing glances at that plush behind… I just gave your career a bigggg boost, buddy, and I bet it felt good, am I right? How about you give me the big gun then, eh?... Help me out, and I’ll help you out. I can see that tremble in your finger, have you even fired one of these before?... I know how to use it… I’ve been packing a big gun all my life, heh… and I’m happy to watch your backside”

Retronicus

Very nice. Thank noot. Also.. does this mean I cant speak at all?

innerDesign

I mean well, I guess we ought to break the new guy in. MAD Chip Command - Agent I : You can't speak about this, no, you can't say a word. The phantom feeling of a dildo vibrating in your ass is dominating your attention. You fully believe you put it there, secretly smuggled it in when everybody was gearing up, as some sort of perverted kink. When you look at the other guys in this elevator you perceive them as aggressive, horny, dominating. You can't help but imagine them teaming up to pin you down for a gang bang, in fact you're pretty sure that's what they're planning!

RexFurry

OFF: Seems like in me just wanting to look cool I have actually gotten the biggest protection that one could have in this situation: Sunglasses. Agent H: If we end up in the surface, I wanna try and contact both the Apex, and ask about new developments, and Agents A&F and do two things: ask about their whereabouts and tell them ours, if I can. And try to set up a rendezvous. If it is somewhere else, still in the Apex building, I wanna contact the Director (Agent Y?) and describe to him where we are, and try to get an initial layout of the new floor. While doing cool secret agent stuff like tumbling around corridors, standing straight up against corners and walking into rooms stungun first, saying clear every time I enter a room... And wimp out the moment something seems off. (off: You can tell I'm having a lot of fun but if this is too much work I'm fine with not doing it) Also, let's say I brought an extra pair of sunglasses, but only one. And I was standing rather close to Agent Allister in that picture, maybe we're friendly acquaitances?

Hinner

I'm not the best at tarot interpretations yet, but here goes nothing. "Agent Alister, one of our operatives has performed a tarot reading, and drawn cards for you two. He pulled magican for you and Frank got the reverse chariot. Now, it doesn't take a psychic to see that Frank is in a delicate state right now. But the cards make it clear you will be instrumental in keeping him stable. We hope we can trust you with this task."

Lee Evergreen

thank you for the explination

TiredFins

Just my thought!

RPL

scroll up and look for my first post. but I'll share again. Anget I's fool card is Beginnings, Innocence, spontaneity, and a free spirit. likely meaning this is the beginning of your story and your fresh look on things. Agent H with the lovers meaning love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices. likely finding a choice in love. Agent R with reverse strength. meaning inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion. meaning they are down but not out. ready to keep going. Agent Frank with reverse chariot. meaning self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction. likely needing to focus on what they know but listen to Alister's version. and agent Aliister is magician. meaning manifestaion, resourcefulness, power, inspired action. like means he will have to be strong and quick on his feet.

innerDesign

Im not really familiar with tarot cards outside of persona(Yeah im a disgusting weeb) Can anyone give me the meaning to them?

TiredFins

((Yasir. That's of Arabic origin meaning Rich so The Director is an Asiatic Lion?)) —————————— Both: Not out of the woods yet, still a long way back to the Inn. You two are in need of clothes and also avoid any patrolling Sheriffs. Check the townsfolk's backyards for a clothesline then acquire clothing that wouldn't trigger the persona of your ROLE. Be safe, Agents! —————————— Agent F5: *After relaying the orders to the Agents, contact The Director for permission to initiate a few Mid-Tier warding and protection spells from The Journal.*

Fe5ter

Also, re-reading the first chapter, Allister mentions that "the board decided to shut-down our precious agency (the SNF)". That seems significant now that we know the APEX is really composed of former SNF members, but what does it mean?.... Agent AW, AKA moi - Do a search on the origin of the town of Dusk Acres. Records of when it was founded, important historical figures, any sort of evidence of strange disappearances, disasters or religious movements.

Austin Wonderer

Agents: for now you 2 need to run as fast as you can, no telling how long till that massive elephant could catch up to y’all, that being said, be careful when u get to the motel we still don’t know how your van got there, be it by Damian or the cult that seems to behind this all this. Once your myself and agent RS have a question for you allister. Allister: this maybe a difficult question, but I need to ask you it in private. What is the “Cannibal King”? And could it have any connections to what’s been happening?

SkullyJHeart

Hard agree on all your points - just wanted to say I think we need to be careful for the ideas of Enlightenment (something Otis seems to have become obsessed by) and Family (Otis trying to specifically convert Frank, and Allister who he seems to view as a surrogate son) And agreed Allister must be protected at all costs, that sun emblem on his robes as a kid are now starting to concern me...

Robert Smith

Agent S- Run back over any video footage or photo evidence we have of lights being used by known cult members. Check for any possibility of subliminal messages that could induce Hallucinogenic or Hypnotic effects. Agents Allister and Frank - If the light is what is dangerous, we need some way to protect you from it. Get to the town store and pick up sunglasses- even if they are only temporary protection, it's something'

Steve

So a hard confirm on fire huh. The profile of the deity this cult worships is starting to take form - the key tenets so far are eating, weight gain, copious sex, self sacrifice - fire fits quite nicely with all these themes. Fire is the great consumer, but also a purifier. I believe this is a god of consumption... and I wonder if it connects into Allister's past as the supposed "Cannibal King". We must be careful, even if the cult isn't aware of it yet, I think Allister is very susceptible to becoming some sort of vessel for their deity.

Austin Wonderer

literally does tarot. Revers Strength is inner strength, self doubt, low energy, and raw emotions

innerDesign

So much for doing anything to control that sexy elephant, oh well. Was worth a shot!

Shiny Skunk

Heh, I'm impressed with Agent H's full MIB get up. And all the expressions x3 Agent R so grumpy, Allister's rage, Ozzy's dumbfounded surprise, so good. I had to look up Reversed Strength "Reversed card (keywords): Hedonism, Lack of self-control, Lacking courage, Self-doubt, Vanity" Kehehehe okay yes this is Agent R I think. However I'm not really sure what to add since we have no clue what to. Is this just going to be an elevator in a random field, another layer of a hidden facility...

Retronicus

Allister was smart to use the pain to stay present

Hon3ybazzer

I made it! this pengu is in! I'll bring my knowledge of tarot and of the cold occult arts! and yes guys. Lewd me up!

innerDesign

I was wondering what Frank and Allister's feet would look like this entire time, they look nice from this vantage point. I hope we could get a batter look. Thank you for taking my suggestion, and that fire angle made sense but it had me nervous. Glad we aren't fighting totally in the dark. Great issue as always.

Hon3ybazzer

ah shit, i think it's just a mislabeling >_> i'll have to rename the files..

Blazingcheeks

Also I want to thank everyone who has been liking my suggestions, you guys are wicked cool.

Crowbar

I'm happy they got through Ozzy mostly non-violently (Though I hope he doesn't end up losing his other leg for his failure to stop them...) <b>Both</b> : Alright... Carver, Bellows; you two won't get very far dressed up as a couple of crazy homeless men in trash bags, your first priority before ANYTHING else is finding some convincing disguises. (And I might as well try this command again) <b>Director</b>Sir, since we don't really know how long we've been here, and the nature of the case involves cannibalism... and well, I'm hungry, shouldn't we check what they've been feeding us? Can you check if there is a cafeteria somewhere?

Crowbar

Agent I: Remember Your tarot reading and pull a card for the agent you missed. mention to the others the meanings. your fool meaning this is your beginning, your fresh look on things. Agent H's lovers. finding love on this mission possibly? Agent R's reverse Strength. they are down but not out. ready to keep going. Agent Frank's reverse Chariot. focus on what they know. but listen to Allister's stuff. Agent Allister's Magician. he'll be strong and thinking on his feet.

innerDesign

Note: I am more than ok with more zonks, Frank's expression when he's blindsided is super hot and this update was very horny, but gotta move things along

AnotherMeekOne

Hey BC is there page(s) missing or there's a mislabeling? I noticed that page 329, when asked about The Director, then jumps to 340 The Cult's connection with Fire.

Fe5ter

Shit is getting wild. It's a bit intriguing how fire and light serve as the catalyst for the mind control. I'm interested to see the reasoning behind it and how it's done.

Cid

Agents it seems we have a team of 5 APEX agents breaching into what we think is your location. Perhaps it should be a goal of yours to rendezvous with them. As well, it seems soaking those cigars was a good call as well, not only sobers up someone a bit, but makes the cigar unusable as well.

Frank: Get your shit together. Hallucinogen or Hypnosis, the only thing you've done since driving into town is getting laid. Allister's done the difficult investigating and just saved your bacon. Strap up.

AnotherMeekOne

Also... food metaphors again, and Ozzy seems to have an idea of what was happening to our two agents in the house- do those affected have more self awareness than we thought? I think Allister and Agent F5 are completely correct with this having something to do with a hypnotic light as well- that panel where they are in direct beam of the lantern their eyes are VERY red Sadly, RIP my dream of Allister having a lil tail :')

Robert Smith

Frank: Keep running, spray the elephant with the fire extinguisher to keep him of your tails. Don't let him get close! Agent I: Think about the director's new desk jocky. The blue panda that turns you on without even knowing it. It makes you super horny

Kageichi

OH THAT WAS INCREDIBLE GO TEAM... they need a team name hahaha! Maybe Sword and Sorcery XD Agents Frank and Allister: Sorry to ask this again but... I need you two to slap each other now. Try to make it hard and fast ok? We can't risk losing you to those identities again. Agent Allister: Did you bring anything in your kit you can use to block harmful visual memetic hazards? If the lights are hypnotic in nature, we can't have you staring into them directly again... I'm not saying you would look cool in some kind of sunglasses, but... Director: Yasir? Is that name ringing any bells to you? It looks like Allister remembers you, let's ask the same question- what colleagues did you have in 2018?

Robert Smith

i know this is a less than ideal scenario but...their asses are fantastic

Bryan Whiteman