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The Ferryman ([personal profile] theferryman) wrote in [community profile] thecrossing2024-12-14 11:51 am
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[You feel it before you hear it: an uncanny sensation like you aren't alone, like someone just out of sight has fixed their attention on you.

They're not hiding, though. The Ferryman is simply speaking, directly into all of your minds, as clear as if they were standing right beside you.]


It's starting.

Sorry. Was hoping you'd all have more time to rest before we got going. But when it's time, it's time.

We're going to Cross. Not now, but soon. You'll feel it when the moment gets here. And you need to be ready for what that means, when it does.

It's a dangerous journey. There's still a lot of yourself left to lose, even if it doesn't feel like it now. That's my role here. I can guide you through it. Keep you safe.

There's a cost. You'll have to give something up, a part of your life Before. A face. A feeling. A memory. That's your toll to Cross. You pay it to me, and you won't get it back.

You don't have to pay. But if you're not with me, I can't keep you safe. You'll have to make The Crossing on your own. And if you do, there's a chance you lose a whole lot more than what the toll is asking from you.

There's some time left still. You don't need to decide now. But you do need to decide. You'll find out soon what sort of toll The Crossing is asking for, this time around.

Come find me if you want to talk. I'll be where I always am.

[The connection is tenuous; message delivered, The Ferryman's voice fades from your mind. If you're quick, and you concentrate, you might be able to grab on long enough to ask a question or two more.

Otherwise, all that remains is the object that purports to connect you with the other souls, all tasked with making the same decision. Whether it's a page or a screen, there's a new message for you:]


A toll to be levied for safe passage
from the cavern to ǝɹǝɥʍǝsʅǝ

Hear a voice that causes you pain
words spoken with rage or grief or envy
fueled by hate or love or suffering

offer it to The Ferryman
and let go



[ ooc | And we're off! Remember: The Ferryman is (for now!) the only one who can communicate to everyone via voice; the rest of you are stuck with text! The only exception is if characters try to hijack the fading connection to talk with The Ferryman one-on-one; there's a header for those questions here.

Otherwise, consider this a mingle! Chat, threadhop, go nuts. ]
blindluck: (030)

[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-14 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I see, so it's recklessness after all.
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[personal profile] reflashed 2024-12-14 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Better reckless than a weakling that just gives up without a fight.
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[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-14 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I never claimed to be anything else. But you could at least ask Ferryman-san for more information, right? [Also, he actually hasn't decided what he's doing yet. This won't stop him from having spirited discussions!]
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[personal profile] reflashed 2024-12-15 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
If we can trust what they say. I don't like this.
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[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-15 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Ferryman-san seems friendly enough. [Which actually isn't to say Nagito trusts them, and instead may speak more to his low standards when it comes to people dragging him into strange situations.] I suppose if you don't mind living in a cave for the rest of your death you could stay here, maybe?

[If that's possible? Nagito doesn't know.]
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[personal profile] reflashed 2024-12-15 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe I damn well could! But some of you idiots are just gonna give up all your memories until you're blank faced zombies who can't recognize themselves in the mirror!
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[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-15 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
If someone wanted to do that, is it your place to stop them? Of course, if you're suggesting that you're going to help provide some alternate option, then I think that would be a good idea! As long as it's an actual option, and not just wishful thinking.
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[personal profile] reflashed 2024-12-15 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
No. I just don't want 'em to take a deal that seems easier cuz they don't think they can do it otherwise.

If anyone doesn't want to sacrifice their memories then I'll be there to make damn sure they cross safely.
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[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-15 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a very admirable stance, if you can pull it off. [Is he talented enough to manage? A hopeful thought. A thought Nagito is supposed to not be focusing on so much. But it's easy to think like that.]
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[personal profile] reflashed 2024-12-15 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I will. Anyone that comes with me will make across. You can bet your ass on it.

[A perfect victory is the only acceptable outcome. He's pulled it off before. Even now, when he's completely Quirkless and his body broken, it doesn't change anything. He is who he is.]
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[personal profile] blindluck 2024-12-15 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be hoping for your success, then!

[And if he really can, maybe Nagito will take him up on the offer to cross, too. But not without some proof.]