The Phantom's Lair

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

Perhaps. I'm not sure Erik would approve though.

[Eerie_Coppernight]

We could take a safer route and only pass them out to the people he's been known to trust.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

If you can count those people on one hand, it's simply a waste. However, I wouldn't mind doing so anyway.

[Emman_Jumpsong1]

(Ether way. The inside story looks good. )

'That is interesting. I have to go and check on my family. I will certainly look out for him. And may in ways, hack machines data bases for information of his where abouts. And can you lead me out of this place? I don't want to set off any traps'.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

"Alright," I tell Emman, "This way."

[Eerie_Coppernight]

Talking to self
Perhaps it would not be wise to go searching for him. He is a Phantom after all, he must come and go as he pleases. Touches mask tentatively Perhaps he went on a fall break vacation in real life and instead of telling anyone about it he decided to simply vanish.

[Eerie_Coppernight]

Unhappy squeaking, Seyah climbs up on the organ
I wish for his swift return as well, Seyah.

[Eerie_Coppernight]

To whom it may concern, Erik Deruin has been gone from the forums for one week now. Pray that the Great Engineer will bring the Phantom of the Aetherlight back to us.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

I've been praying nightly . . .

[Gloria_Oldenpinner]

-steps into the room and pushes top hat back a little -

To be fair, gels, a lot of people have been gone far longer than a week and returned to the forums quite fine and dandy. I'm sure the Phantom is alright. Don't you agree, Seyah? -turns to the mouse with a grin -

Seyah cocks his head, then gives a slight nod.

If it rests your minds at all @Eerie_Coppernight, @Miss_K, I also know that the Phantom can often take unexpected leaves for long periods of time and return in quite good health (Trust me on that one.) Prayers are no doubt appreciated, but lets not bombard Erik with notifs while he's gone. There are lots of things in the outernet that attract a Phantom's attention, and to be honest, it's good to get away from forums now and then. So, I suggest we all pick ourselves up from the proverbial Persain worry rug, and go enjoy life and hope for his return! Savvy?

Cheerio, Mademoiselles! -tips hat and walks back out of Lair -

[Eerie_Coppernight]

Nods graciously to Mademoiselle Oldenpinner.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

Smiles and returns to grotto.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

@Gloria_Oldenpinner thanks for telling us. Yes . . . I suppose Eerie and I exaggerated a bit regarding his absence. In my other experiences, when people leave without a word that usually means they've left for good. However, this is the forums. Normal rules don't apply I've learned.

[Gloria_Oldenpinner]

In my other experiences, when people leave without a word that usually means they've left for good.

Yeah... never hurts to hold out hope, though!

Normal rules don't apply I've learned.

You can bet your Urchin's cap on that!

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

This being the only Urchin's cap I own, I'll choose to believe it.

[Eerie_Coppernight]

@Gloria_Oldenpinner, would you be so kind as to tell me the longest time that Erik was ever gone?

[Emman_Jumpsong1]

@Gloria_Oldenpinner left the forms. No one knows when She will return.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

She said she was taking a break in the "Taking breaks" thread. However, I've forgotten when she plans to return.

[Arrethtraen_Sprocketline]

you looked quite dashing

Uhm. . . hmm. . . >.>

my dear

-chokes on sprite- YIKES. Click me:

my dear

Again with this thingie. . . hmm. Erik, pal, can you explain what the actual even?
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Omgoodnezz, Taka, this post is EXACTLY how I feel about this whole topic, now.

Never ask such a thing!!!!!!

Why, might I ask?

Don't ask who she is either.

Double why?

I was literally going to ask the same thing.

For anyone who is listening, please refrain from bringing up Erik's past

Can't Erik say that for himself? Sorry if I'm stepping on any toes, but. . . I genuinely don't understand.

Anyone else feel like this is turning out to be a soap opera?

yes

You do not have to read it if you do not enjoy it

(Yes, I know that this wasn't addressed to me) I really did enjoy it at first. It was a fantastic story. One of my favorites on here, if we're being honest. Theeeen, things got a little out of whack, and now it seems a bit cheesy. Like. . . mild. . . cheddar. . . cheese. . . yeah.

nods head solemnly, whispering under my breath.

-sings- Spaaaaaaam!

please do not ask the Phantom about his time in the carnival.

. . . If Erik is as cool as they say, uhm. . . he should be able to handle it, right? I mean. . . y'know. There's a fine line between protecting a friend and being overprotective of a fictional character.

do you realize you are sounding a bit like a bodyguard?

DUUUUUUDE. Yup, that.

that atrocious woman

Okeyyyy, I don't even KNOW who you're talking about, buuuut, since you insist on acting like a REAL person, and like 'she' is a REAL person, then you miiight want to try conforming to the REAL guidelines. I mean, c'mon, let's be real. -cue lots of groans at attempted pun-

Community Guidelines: Revised

Be civil. Don’t post anything that a reasonable person would consider offensive, abusive, or hate speech.

So basically, if you got nothing nice to say. . . maybe rephrase. Also, was this really a nice thing? I mean, is it really Christ-like?

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Guys, listen. I'm not saying this topic is bad, or anything of the sort. HOWEVER, it does seem to be getting a little. . . messy.

First off, the problem where it seems a little. . . mushy? Yeah, mushy. Remember that this is a website to talk about the Aetherlight game and to write Aetherlight stories.

Second, the bodyguards: uhm. . . is it really necessary? I mean, he's a fictional character on a gaming forum, after all. (No offense, Erik. . .)

Third, the whole, 'Erik doesn't like this fictional-character-who-we-apparently-are-pretending-is-real, so we all hate them' thing is getting a little out of hand. Just -waves hands around in a flustered manner- be nice!

Forth, aren't we here to have fun (and make sure everyone else is having fun) while staying in the guidelines? This seems like we're taking all of this too seriously. Sorry if this bonks anyone's floodle.

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Enough criticism! Erik, you're an amazing writer, and your ability to create good characters is obviously phenomenal. Keep it up!

@Eerie_Coppernight, you're doing well with your writing, and seem to be getting even better! Keep up the good work!

@Miss_K, You write your character very well, and I wish I could toss you an apple and a sovereign!

The rest of you, it looks great! The story is fun and entertaining!

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For the Scarlet Man, for Jesus, and for the Holy Spirit! Woo! -throws glitter and confetti-

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-Pops back in-

FUN FACT: SOME PEOPLE THINK THE PHANTOM WAS/IS AN INTX (whiiich is what I am)

[Nola_Applequill1]

Omgoodnezz, Taka, this post is EXACTLY how I feel about this whole topic, now.

That was my post. I dressed up as her.