I swear to God, every time - and I mean EVERY. DAMN. TIME. - I come to the beach, this shit happens! I'll just be hanging out, having a whale of a time playing beach volleyball (Well... watching other people play beach volleyball...), then I turn back and BAM! My purse, my wallet, my phone, it's ALL GONE!! They think I don't see them scurry away from the corners of my vision, tucking themselves away in the sand with their stolen loot before I can catch a glimpse of their beady little eyes and shiny carapaces. I've tried to tell my friends (Well... coworkers) about this, but they just won't believe me! They even got ME thinking I was just hallucinating the whole thing! Well, guess what? I caught one of the fuckers RIGHT ON THE ACT! There it is, carrying my expensive ass water bottle I bought just last week away into depths unknown! Right when I looked at it, it suddenly stopped moving. Is it waiting for me to look away like it's a horror movie villain or something?
>>6089793>Use the volleyball to slam the crab in the face, then quickly steal the bottle back while it's distracted
>>6089796+1CRAB BATTLE CRAB BATTLE CRAB BATTLEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8B60iMns-8
>>6089796EH?! Who the fuck said that??!
>>6089804Interesting, so we don't control the protagonist, we just kinda yell at them?>Are you just gonna let the crab get away with your shit? Go beat him up!
>>6089800I want to blast this music at them as they try to fight the crab. It's a fitting jam
>>6089806You know what, random voice I'm hearing in my head?! You're right!! Those fuckers have gotten away with it for way too long! That thing you mentioned earlier about the volleyball seemed smart. Fuck it, we ball!! Literally!
>>6089820Yeah!! Hahahah!! Take that motherfucker! That's what you get for-............................................................................
>>6089820>>6089823NANI?!
>>6089823ROLL AWAY BEFORE IT BACKSTABS YOU
>>6089826THEY CAN DO THAT?!! Shit, Satan really is real, and he hungers for clams!.......................It's... ...not moving again...
>>6089832Have you considered the crabs do not exist and are merely figments of your imagination? You *are* hearing voices inside your head.
>>6089835Oh yeah, nice thinking bigshot. I guess since I'm just seeing things, I'll just grab my water bottle and move on with my life- OH WAIT A MINUTE!
>>6089844There was never a bottle. It was all an illusion.
>>6089844You've been in a coma! W-wake up, please!
>>6089844>We love you. We just want you to breathe without machines again, Claire, I don't care if you don't even remember our anniversary or our kids' names, damn it, just, please...
>>6089844Nah fuck all that noise, the crab is definitely real. And he needs the smoke, right here, right now
>>6089848>>6089849>>6089858AGHH! Don't talk so loud, it feels like my head's gonna burst! First of all, I just bought that bottle last week, like I said earlier. I've used it multiple times, it's definitely real. Second of all, if I WAS in a coma, I wouldn't be able to just wake up on command, idiot! Maybe you're the one that needs a reality check!*buu*bzzt*uurp*Excuse me.>>6089859Hell yeah man! Do you know what these little cunts have taken from me?! I ain't letting them get away with it again!
>>6089864>Start polluting the ocean to destroy future generations of crabs>Sprinkle some crack
>>6089864I have an idea. Next time you bring something to the beach...rig it with a bomb. Like a bomb. And then when the crabs get it. Blow them up. Chechnya style.
>>6089864I think the crabs have infiltrated your brain, there are many types of these crafty crabs, so i wouldn't be surprised if they got some mind control type in your head while you were distracted by some beach volleyball. Just remember, crabs are our enemy and must be defeated! For the meantime though, lets sneakily follow one of these criminal crustaceans and see where their hidout could be.
>>6089844Have you just tried grabbing your bottle from the crab?
>>6089864Yo just grab the bottle!
>>6089872>>6089880Did you see how fast that bastard moved earlier?! I don't wanna take any chances, what if it backstabs me?!>>6089868Yeah I suppose I COULD do that, but I'd really rather get that water bottle back first, it was kinda expensive>>6089868Mm... Y'know what? Not a bad idea! Luckily the beachgoers always leave some random trash lying around, no one's gonna notice it if I chuck it into the ocean->"Woah woah woah! The hell are you doing??"Fuck. A hipster.>>6089871Not a bad idea- Oh wait, shit! It's getting away!>"Wait a minute! You stop right there!"
>>6089883Scream a random word and then run away. That'll confuse them enough to stop following you.
>>6089884>"Stop right there, criminal!"SALMONELLA!!>"H-Huh...?"Heheh... Genius plan... Uh... Whatever your name is. Anyways, now I can follow that disgusting creature back to its source......And there it is, just as planned! The butt of my precious bottle sticking right out of the beast's den! Uh... Do you think there are, like... more of them in there or something?
>>6089883Pressgang them into your cause. GETTING YOUR WATER BOTTLE BACK!
>>6089883This person is clearly in league with the crabs, warn everyone else on the beach that they are trying to spread crabs throughout the community.
>>6089890Grab it. Just remember to prepare your cyanide tooth incase they pull you under a horrible underground tunnel where you're stuck left to slowly drown.
>>6089890Use the bottle as a weapon if you have to, but you cant let them get away with this!
>>6089890Dig under the bottle to sneak a peek into the crab's secret layer.
>>6089893Alright! Let's do it!!...NGGHH!! GAAAAH!!! It's... Uh... Stuck surprisingly tight.>>6089896Nice plan!..........I'm seeing the sunlight reflecting off of something in there, is that the motherfucker? Is he taunting me?! >>6089895THEY MUST PAY!!
>>6089908Follow the teachings of the ancient Greeks and use a lever.
>>6089908You have to hide your plans from the crabs. You can't let them know what you're going to do next.
>>6089908Alright we have a very real chance of these crabs stealing your stuff in order to make a crab doppelganger of you so they can replace you and infiltrate society. The time to act is now, kick the bottle loose and face the foe!
>>6089908I agree with >>6089909. A folded umbrella or stick of driftwood should do the trick.
>>6089909>>6089932>>6089922Look I'd love to go fishing for supplies for this plan, but I'm really worried about my bottle disappearing into the ether if I look away for a second... But maybe if I apply the same principle with my own body...............Hey look at that! Who's the genius now-AGHAAH!.......................................................................
...........................................................................Any ideas...?
>>6089967>>6089970I think it's a good opportunity to tell you this to take with you once you push the upper half of your body free from the sand. The outlook you have and the isolation you impose upon yourself aren't fair nor healthy for you. What is likely an enclosed world you created for yourself has exacerbated the scope of your problems and made you agitated and despondent. This, in turn, has made you an easy target for the meddling of crabs, who have the intent of inciting frustrated reactions from you as much as pulling you away from other people. There are many people of similar age who frequent the beach at the same times you do, and there's bound to be at least a few of them who share similar interests outside of your current situation. I'm aware that you hold insecurities from being bullied for your unusual teeth growing up, but you are a young woman with a healthy figure and appealing face. You also have a presentably energetic personality; we're here talking to you, after all. Recognize what you have working for you and put them forward. Chat with people fishing at the pier or look for an open pickup game. If the crabs keep pestering you, step off the sand or go for a jog just by the road. Eventually, the crabs will get bored, get the message, and head somewhere else once they see your no longer easy to prey upon. Take one step at a time and you'll find yourself further ahead than you are now. Believe in yourself and remember that God loves you. You can do it.
>>6089970feel around for you missing bottle while your eyes adjust to the darkness, we cant let these shitty crabs go with taking our stuff.
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>>6089970Jump as high as you can
>>6089967Call for help
>>6089988Thanks Mr. Life Coach, I'll be sure to think about that AFTER THOSE CRABS PAY FOR WHAT THEY'VE DONE!!>>6090006There we go, that's a smarter idea! Mmmm... *touch* *touch* Ew, why is the floor so crunchy...?.....*touch touch*............*touch*....I think I found it! It's cylindrical and metallic, that's gotta be it! >>6090147Let's do this! Up and away- Ouch! What the hell! I just fell flat on my face dumbass, that didn't help at all! Actually... Where IS the hole I fell into? I couldn't have dropped more than a couple feet, right?>>6090167HEEEEEEELP (EEEELP.... eeelp... elp....)...At least the water's warm...
>>6090337You got it. Just keep that in mind and don't put yourself in harm's way. Speaking of which...>There we go, that's a smarter idea! Mmmm... *touch* *touch* Ew, why is the floor so crunchy...?>(EEEELP.... eeelp... elp....)>At least the water's warm...It seems like you landed inside a public water drainage tunnel. You know, like the ones with openings at streets that tell people to not throw trash into them. People do so anyway, and that's unfortunate for you as much as the ocean. See if you can find where the water drains to the shore or the way you came through before you catch a terrible disease. A subsequent shower would do you good. The current of water you felt should be heading out the exit.>It's cylindrical and metallic, that's gotta be it!That's a tin can.
>>6090337Roll around on the floor, as if you were on fire
>>6090337Crawl until we see light again
>>6090413Mmm, I suppose that'd make sense but... Are those tunnels usually this big? I can't even find the wall- Oh nevermind, there it is! Kinda slimy, but it also feels sort of concrete-ey beneath that.>>6090420No way asshole, not getting any sand on my hair!>>6090442Fair enough, let's follow this wall right here....................*crack crunch*..........................................................................................*crunch*.................................................................................This is... uh... taking a while huh...?............*crack*.........................................................................................*crunch crack*.........................................................................There's... a fork in the road... The water's going to the left but I feel some warm air coming from the right side... And still no light in sight...
>>6090470Go to the right. The water is probably emptying straight into the ocean since we're at the beach and all.
>>6090470Is this a giant stomach? Did you somehow manage to get into a giant crab’s belly? Think about it warm water and completely dark!
>>6090470The right tunnel likely leads to a sewage treatment plant, as they are warmer from a combination of the gases and power required to operate the facilities. If you aren't lucky enough to run into a worker down the tunnel, it could be very dangerous. Assuming the outfall to the left isn't barred, it may be the better option. The tunnel is right below the beach, so there shouldn't be a big drop at the exit. Make sure that you take careful moves forward so you don't accidentally fall down a vertical hole.>>6090533It's a concrete wall that she felt earlier.
>>6090531>>6090533>>6090546AGH! Different opinions hurt my head! Let's just focus on where to go, left or right, one vote for each for now. I like the idea of not ending up in the sea covered in shit, but I also don't wanna like, get squished by a... mechanic press... or something... I dunno, I've only been inside sewers in videogames, I'm sure they have something like that lying around though, right?
>>6090664>RightI got to ask do our voices sound different when we do things with >
>>6090664I would personally pick the left tunnel, but I respect whatever choice you make. Be careful.>>6090669I don't think so, at least, unless we're trying to imitate a conversation or another person's voice.
>>6090664>LeftProbably no mechanical mashers, this close to shore it'd just be an outfall. Maybe yes deep water, strong currents and undertows, sudden drops with long falls, tripping hazards, drowning traps, bad air, confined spaces, abrupt rises in water level, biohazards, murdered bodies, hostile wildlife and things to bonk your head on.In other words, it'll be fine.
>>6090742Now that just makes me think does she hear exclamation points?():{}">?><
>>6090774>Probably no mechanical mashersIt's the turbines, toxic runoff, and chlorine-based chemicals, actually.>Maybe yes deep water, strong currents and undertows, sudden drops with long fallsThe woman in question hasn't climbed upward, no? This tunnel was found just beneath the beach sand, so those factors shouldn't be a concern. We have plenty of bad air and confined space already, and if we find any of the last few factors, they can be spotted from the edge of the outfall so we can turn the other way if needed. Tunnel flooding shouldn't be a problem as it's a clear day with plenty of beach goers outside, anyway.
>>6090793Since the tunnel is below the sand it is probably below the waterline as well so wherever this leads is probably underwater rather than out to fresh air.
Rolled 1 (1d2)>>60906641 - left2 - right
>>6090793If this is a coastal outfall, it may experience quickly changing tide levels and water flows. It may be unpredictable if it exits underwater or joins a larger tunnel.
Rolled 3206, 1198, 8915, 9401, 9370 = 32090 (5d9999)>>6090848One wonder what dice rolls sound like to her
>>6090828>>6090851Underwater drains are more complicated than the kind of tunnels she's in right now. At worst, it leads to a larger tunnel system further below, but it wouldn't make sense if there's no landmass on the other side of the beach.
>>6090669What, you mean the robot voice? I thought you were doing it on purpose?>>6090742Mmm, yeah, that sounds smart->>6090774Y-Yeah, I also->>6090784>>6090793>>6090828Uh->>6090848>>6090851>>6090860>>6090867AAAAAHHHHH!! TOO LOUD! TOO LOOOOUD!!!! Haaah... haaaaah... L-Let's go to the left, yeah! Haah... .................................................................................................................................................................................................H-Hey, look at that, it's getting brighter again! Or maybe my vision's just adjusting to the dark. Still can't make anything out, but at least I can see the walls and some of the floor, that's progress! Though I'm noticing the crunchy things I'm stepping on look oddly... crabby....Uh, there's... a weird shadow looming over there next to the wall... It looks kinda human, except for some weird... things coming out of its head... Maybe I should just ignore it and move on...
>>6090882Throw crab at creature. Must test response to stimulus.
>>6090882Scream that you're horny and see how it reacts
>>6090893>>6090897Uh... Sure why not. I'll just grab one of these disgusting crabby things -Ew ew ew!- and toss it at the- OH SHIT IT CAUGHT IT!>*squish* "Kukuku~ Whatchever are you d-"I'M HORNY!>"E-Excuse moi-"Uff huff huff!! Shit shit shit! Haaah...! That was a fucking terrible idea, why did I listen to you?! Now I'm scared AND embarassed! W-Well, I walked back into the darkness, can't see shit again but that means it can't see me either! I guess there really was some light back there.So... now what? Do I continue going back and take that other path? I really don't wanna talk to that... thing. The second it spoke my skin just started fucking crawling, no thanks!
>>6090906Aren't you just a little bit curious though? But then again curiosity kicked the cat or something, so maybe going back isn't such a bad idea?
>>6090906Crawl back and scream I'm sorry!
>>6090906Just run. Why do anything else?
>>6090906You should apologize for harassing the stranger. She seems averse to confrontation and your behavior was unwarranted. Ask if she can help guide you out of the tunnels.>>6090893>>6090897You should be ashamed of yourselves for exploiting the trust she places in you for your amusement.
>>6090927H-Hell no!>>6090939>>6090957>>6090965How about this? I'll walk away in the opposite direction, and if I run into that freak again I'll apologize->"My my~, I'm feeling quite clawy myself!"...I'm sorry...>"How can you say you are "horny" when you yourself don't have any horns, mm? Wouldn't "handy" be more appropriate? "Hairy"? "Teethy"?"I'm sorry.>"Nonetheless, what might you be looking for?"I just... Wanna get out of here...>"Oh sure sure, I'm sure you don't mind me keeping *this* then, mmm?"Huh, weird, it's really dark, but with this thing's eyes providing a small source of light it almost looks like MY WATER BOTTLE??!>""This thing"?! Rude rude! Just clawful!! Kukukuku~"H-How's that possible?! I swear I grabbed right after I fell down the hole and put it in my back pocket- Oh... it was... just a metal pipe.>"Kukuku~ Your propensity for self-narrationing is truly clawinspiring miss!"Sh-Shut up, give me that!>"KUKUKUKUKU~!" *pit pat pit pat pit*C-Crap, she's running back down the left hall! Come back here fucker! It'll be a cold day in Hell before I let a weirdo homeless cosplayer steal my shit! Especially one dressed like a DAMN CRAB!!
>>6090991Chase that weirdo
>>6090991I fucking knew it, they got crab-human hybrids down here ready to invade the surface.
>>6090991Keep the metal pipe as a weapon against the enemy crab. It'll come in handy, trust me.
Shit..... don't freak out, but I think I know what we're dealing with here...Don't freak out!!!
>>6090991Not just any homeless person has bioluminescent eyes. That may be a crustacean woman. If those piles of smaller crabs indicate something, she may have been feeding off of them as her food supply. Crustaceans are opportunistic eaters, after all. We don't know if she has a taste for human flesh, but if she does, this may be a trap with your bottle as bait. I would strongly advise against running in the dark tunnels. Your options are to offer to trade her something you have on the surface before she gets too far away, or sneak up on her along a wall and follow the sound of her giggling if that fails.>>6091076>>6091174If she's been eating the other crabs, I doubt they'll be raising an army anytime soon.
>>6091044>>6091087Huff... haah... On it! C-Can't let that bitch get away!>>6091076I knew it! My mom warned me about this secret undeground society shit, but I never expected (They)'d be working with the fucking CRABS!!>>6091204I'll think about it if it stops being an asshole!.........Huff...............Haaah...........................Haaah... O-Okay... Another split in the road, but I'm starting to see a little better now so we're getting somewhere! Let's see... Looks like all the water's flowing into that big entrance over there with more force than before. I can hear that asshole pit-pat-ing inside there too! Though I'm a bit nervous about going inside because of the sign with the big exclamation mark on it next to the entryway. Those usually mean danger, but I can't read what it actually says in this darkness.There's also a valve and something with a keypad and a red blinking light on it... Glued? Taped? to the wall, I think. Probably shouldn't touch those.
>>6091205The blinking red light appears to be right next to the sign. Perhaps this would enable you to read the warning sign clearly. It and the keypad also indicate that this section of the tunnels must be visited by maintenance workers pretty frequently. I wonder how she was able to sneak around and not get caught.
>>6091205Laugh as you finally have real proof of the CRABSpiracy
>>6091213Perhaps I could if the text wasn't so fucking small! How is anyone supposed to read this at all, let alone in the dark?!>>6091261This is no laughing matter, disembodied voice man!!
>>6091269Is that an electric warning sign? Doesn't look good at all.
>>6091269Likes like the first picture on the right is a flamable warning and the last one is a high voltage warning, not sure what the 2nd one is but it's probably a warning about crabs.
>>6091269Sign appears to be a warning - judging by symbols, possibly of strong currents and live electricity. Meaning of first symbol unclear. Removing keypad from wall to use as light may allow reading of text.
>>6091269Who cares about these warnings anyway? That crab woman has YOUR water bottle! YOU PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THAT! After her!
>>6091282>>6091303Mmm mm *nod nod*...>>6091368Smart! NGGGHHH...! W-Wow... It's really stuck in there... GHHHH...! GAAAAH- *click* ...Oops, think I pressed something->["This is Mark, leaving this message for all the people that didn't get the memo, or to any idiots that are skulking around for the fun of it. If you aren't part of the "clogging" crew, as they're calling themselves, then please leave the area through Utility Shaft 17 or whatever the hell other way you feel like, immediately. If anyone gets stuck down there that's just gonna cause more problems for us. Oh, and if you ARE part of the "clogging" crew and are still hearing this message, I'm sure your superiors have warned you about this already, but please stop leaving your half eaten lunches lying around, and for Pete's sake stop with the bright flashlights! We turned off the lights down there for a reason you know?! I know it makes your job harder, but stick to the light sources provided to you, okay? As always, call me over at #556 if you have any questions, or if you ignored everything I said and got stuck down there anyways, see ya."]...Cool, I guess.>>6091396Yeah! Let's fucking gogogogo!!!
>>6091427Wait is there a map around? From the way the guy talked you'd think the paths were marked out. This is reminding me of Resident Evil now.
>>6091427Maybe if you dial 556 on that keypad and press call then Mark will answer?
>>6091444Not that I can see, which isn't a lot, mind you... Actually, what can YOU see? You keep pointing out stuff, are you seeing through my eyes or something?>>6091454Guess I can try... *click* ... *click*... Man, these buttons feel really clunky... *click click*............*beep*......................*beep*...........................*beep*...................*bee-**click*......Mmm, that seems bad... Did I do something wrong, or... ...maybe he's just not home right now... yeah...
>>6091501Sometimes we see from your POV and sometimes we can see a third person POV of you and your surroundings, but it seems like our vision in the dark is tied to how well adjusted your eyes are to the dark. I don't think the perspective is something we can control.
>>6091269You are a little far-sighted, although glasses are not advisable to bring to the beach. Anyway, the sign appears to be warning about fires, flooding, and electrocution.>>6091396Her life is worth far more than an overpriced water container.>>6091427It makes sense now. The "clogging" crew hunts mutants in the tunnels like the french crustacean we just met. This explains why they turned most of the lights off and prohibit flashlights, which would warn the creatures of the crew's presence. It appears we've stumbled upon a very expensive government secret. Mark's message implies that they would not know you encountered the crab woman, so I would cut losses and get out of there before you disappear.>>6091501>Actually, what can YOU see? You keep pointing out stuff, are you seeing through my eyes or something?I was, or rather we were, under the impression you already knew. Now that I think about it, we don't even know your name.>maybe he's just not home right now... yeah...Probably. You have tried 5, 5, 6, then pressing "call," right? Find Utility Shaft 17 before a cleanup crew decides to take care of loose ends.
>>6091501It’s more like a TV show what we can see. We see you moving around most of the time.
>>6091501Try undressing so we can see if we can see it
>>6091511Mm, I see I see... It's just your voices keep jumping back and forth to different spots so it's hard to know where you are exactly.>>6091529OUCH ouch...! Too many words!!>>6091580Mom used to tell me our family was always being recorded by some government bigshots trying to find our secrets and sell our information... but those aren't you guys right? You've been pretty helpful so far.>>6091819I fail to see how that'll help anybody. Nice try, asshole.
>>6091933>OUCH ouch...! Too many words!!Then I'll say it again. The "clogging" crew are federal agents that hunt mutants in the tunnel like the crustacean woman. That explains the ban on flashlights "Mark" was talking about. You should leave through the aforementioned utility shaft before they realize you know more than they want you to. You life is worth more than that bottle.
>>6091933Are you gonna chase that CRAB or just stand there forever?
>>6091933Call #723 on the keypadWhile you're at it push the record button on the pad and rant about crabs
>>6091933So hearing voices isn't normal, actually I would be more afraid if it was normal. Still probably something to see a neurosurgeon about.
>>6092106I don't think the woman hearing us has an interest in getting on the wrong side of far-reaching people.>>6092116This situation ceased to be normal the moment we encountered the bottle thief in the tunnels.
>>6092116Not recently, no. Though my mom used to talk to herself all the time, maybe it's some kind of genetic magic telekinesis ability...>>6091950This isn't about the bottle!! It's about human pride! It's about->>6092057Sh-Shit, you're right!! ...........................Haah........................................................................Huff.............Haaaah.............M-Man... I need..... huff............ to exercise more......................haaaah.........................O-Okay... haah....... It's just down this tunnel still laughing its ass off.... haah.... There's a hatch looking door with text I can't read and... something hanging from the ceiling I think- Oh why am I describing everything, you can see what's happening... I-I'm a bit nervous about heading forwards, the water's gotten slightly deeper once I entered this hallway... tunnel.... place... and I'm worried it's gonna get even deeper... what do you think?>>6092106Sh-Shit.... sorry, it's hard to listen when you're running, if I see another one of those I'll try that...
>>6092179>Though my mom used to talk to herself all the time, maybe it's some kind of genetic magic telekinesis ability...Have you considered seeing a psychologist or exercising meditation? Your family may have a history of mental illness. Spiritual and religious reflection as well as frequent interaction with other people is of great help when burdened with these troubles.>This isn't about the bottle!! It's about human pride!Do you feel you'll lose something more than the bottle if the crab woman runs away with it?>I-I'm a bit nervous about heading forwards, the water's gotten slightly deeper once I entered this hallway... tunnel.... place... and I'm worried it's gonna get even deeper... what do you think?It's strong currents of contaminated water and sewage that you could drown in or catch life-ruining diseases from. I cannot approve of further pursuit through this tunnel in good faith, but I recognize that you will make your own decision.
>>6092179Recall earlier discussion of common sewer hazards. Proceeding further may be increasingly unsafe, especially considering apparently neglected maintenance and jury-rigging - remain alert for auditory changes in water flow and tread carefully. Cannot recommend entry into confined, water-filled spaces like hatch.
>>6092179DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE. FUCK CRABS AND FUCK YEAH HUMANS. EVERYTHING ELSE CAN BE THOUGHT ABOUT LATER.
>>6092191Why the hell would I consider that?! I'm doing perfectly fine, thank you very much! I'd rather not have some know-it-all snobby asshole poking holes in my brain until I'm "normal".>>6092239Hell yeah!!! That guy has the right idea!>>6092212Yeeeah... I'd also rather not go into a small tight space like that, might as well continue on ahead...................*splash splash*...........................................*splash*...................................................................*splash*..................................................................*splash splash*.........................................................................................................................It's uh... definitely getting deeper....................and rougher........................ and darker..........................................*splash*...............................................*splash*........................................................................................................>"Gee whiz, you sure took your sweet time madam!"Oh shit there she is! Her eyes just turned on outta nowhere like a fucking lightbulb!>"Kukuku~ I would refer to them as "light bulbs", yes... Your wordings sure are funny!"Shut up you asshole! Give me my fucking water bottle back! And all the stuff you've taken from me!!!>"Kukukukukukuku~~!"Grrrrrrr! Alright guys, what's the plan?! She's standing on a ledge so I can't just dash her, maybe throw something? But if she turns off her eyes I'm screwed...>"Uuh, might you be referering to yourself in the outside perspective...? Quite bold strategizing either way! Kukukukuku~"
>>6092287Hey, all I'm saying is that healthy companionship and self care would be of great benefit to you.>Grrrrrrr! Alright guys, what's the plan?! She's standing on a ledge so I can't just dash her, maybe throw something? But if she turns off her eyes I'm screwed...You're correct. She has the upper hand, or claw, at the moment. If she wanted you dead right now, this would have been a good opportunity to attack. Maybe she wants something? You could ask why she wants your bottle in the first place.
>>6092287Try to charm her.
>>6092287Query: Have you attempted communication with subject, provisional designation CB-57? Records suggest that <[EXC] - NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object>.
>>6092287Grab something and throw it
>>6092287Threaten her with legal action. Its a long shot but maybe we can throw money and lawyers at this problem, crabs gotta follow the law of the sea too right? And, no offense, but you and your family sound pretty rich since your family has secrets you have to hide from the government and you sound like you've just been re-buying expensive stuff the crabs steal.
>>6092465I would not advise this.>>6092467Well, do you have a license of practice?
>>6092287Do you know any Sovereign Citizens? Your mom believes in conspiracies and you hear voices, so surely you know some schizos who are familiar with Maritime Law. Do you remember anything about the law of the sea that you could threaten her with, or anyone that you could say "I know a lawyer" with?
>>6092447*whisper* No fucking way, next idea!>>6092333>>6092453Wh-What do you want with me anyways?! There's a shitton of other people at the beach, why do you keep stealing MY stuff??!>"K-KukukukekekekekekEKEKEKEKEH~!! None other in that carefree place has a grey soil as fertile as yours, a sea as potable~! My natural born instincts just couldn't resist~."W-What the fuck does that even mean?! Can you give me my bottle back or what?!>"Non non non~! Kukuku~!"Oh come on!!>>6092467>>6092521I-If you don't give me my stuff back, you could get into some deep shit, you know?!>"Hoh~?"Now that I know where you're stockpilling my shit, I'm gonna bring the law down on your ass!! I don't know how you fuckass crabbers do it around here, but back where I'm from you don't steal other people's shit and get away with it!>"P-Pfftkekekekekekeh!! Such an imaginative imagination, yes~ You are just perfect indeed~! Oh, I can just smell the rancidness of your mind muscle from here~! Kukukukuku~!">>6092465Sh-Shut the fuck up, shitface! Surprise crab attack!! Hah! *throw*>*catch*"You sure worry about excrement a lot, sounds just like Big Brother~ *crack* *slurp slurp* Actually...~ You would like to recover your "stuff", would you not~?"Y-Yeah, that's what I've been saying this whole time!!>"*slurp slurp* Mmm, well~ *gulp*... Ever since Big Brother began having molding pains, he and his little ones won't stop dirtying up my room with their slimy slime~! I can't get close to him to make him stop, he hates my "light bulbs" as you called them. Just make him stop squirming about and I will allow you to see your precious shinies again~! Kay~?"Grrrrrrr....
>>6092590Exactly how can we trust a damn crab not to scuttle off with our stuff the moment we turn our back?
>>6092590I don't care about your Brother!
>>6092590>>None other in that carefree place has a grey soil as fertile as yours, a sea as potable~! My natural born instincts just couldn't resist~.Ask her to clarify what she means by "grey soil" again. This does not sound good. Leave immediately if it refers to... you know. Getting violated by crabs is far worse than losing a water bottle.>>Ever since Big Brother began having molding pains, he and his little ones won't stop dirtying up my room with their slimy slime~! I can't get close to him to make him stop, he hates my "light bulbs" as you called them. Just make him stop squirming about and I will allow you to see your precious shinies again~! Kay~?Try to make her promise that none of this is a trap, and what happens during "molding." It sounds like she's asking you to mediate a dispute between them. I think >>6092666 also has valid suggestions.
>>6092590God why are you crab people here?
Sorry guys, spent all day rushing all over updating my art social medias because Elon's kicking Brazil out of the only I used to post on, now I need to get my whole following back. I blame the crabs.
>>6093162Isn't it Brazil that's blocking access to X from inside the country?
>>6093195Well yeah but it's Elon's fault for being a retard
Back to the crabs in 12 hours
>>6092590Transcript analysis verdict: Subject CB-57 likely mentally unstable with malicious intent. Do not approach, follow or trust.
>>6093294>>6092751>>6092666>>6092970N-No way, asshole!! Why the hell would I trust a disgusting thing like you?! You've been going around stealing my shit for years now!>"Kukuku~... Trust and distrust is irrelevant to myself. My goal will be accomplishined regardless, I am merely trying to satiate your desires out of kindness~">>6092888Fuck that noise! You're probably going to lure me into a corner, eat my brain and put babies in my stomach! Is that what that "grey whatever" you mentioned earlier is?!>"Mmm~... Dependant upon interpretation, I suppose..."Th-Then I DEFINITELY don't want to help you out! Give me my shit back and get on back to Atlantis or wherever the fuck you're from!!>"Most unfortunaete. Sadly I cannot return to "Atlantis" as you refer to it even if I wanted to, nor can I return your precious shinies if you won't agree to our agreeament... Sad sad~... Well, I suppose it won't matter regardless~..."Well if you're not gonna kill yourself or give my stuff back then fuck off then! Yeah!! Get out- W-Wait wait wait!! Turn the lights on at least!! Heeey!!!>"KUKUKukuk...ku...u...~".............................................................Bastard........................
>>6093587Find the pipes and try to follow
>>6093587Wait wait maybe negotiate now? It's good bargaining to never accept the first deal after all.
>>6093587Try to head toward a wall and make your way back out of the tunnel. It should be in the opposite direction of the current. Are you feeling alright?>>6094115You've asked the same person to chase and attack the crab, woo the crab, then negotiate after said crustacean expressed its "desires." To be forward, I think you've been a terrible influence for her.
>>6094115H-Hey hey!! Come back here, I changed my mind!! Let's talk this out! Heeeeeeey!!! ...Shit... fucking asshole.........>>6093664What? Like, on the walls...? Hmmm............... *bonk* Ouch! O-Okay, here's the wall she was perched on, let me climb...ughh... haaah.... A-And there we go...! Huff............... Ok ok, continuing forwards...............................................................*pat pat* Here's another wall................*pat pat*.......*pat*................*pat pat* Ah! Here's a pipe! Should I really follow this though...? What if starts going upwards at some point and I lose where I was?>>6094186Case in point, I forgot where that water ditch was.
>>6094454Alert: Geometry of tunnel does not match location context. Suspected spatial anomaly or location displacement detected.Current recommended actions: DEFAULT: CONTINUECompiling inertial guidance data.....- you may experience momentary hallucinations and disorientation. Please stand by.
>>6094454Too late to turn back now isn't it
>>6094454I agree with >>6094547. The pipe should lead back to where the last light source was. Be slow and steady.
>>6094547>>6094689>>6094713Mmm, I suppose we just carry on then....................................................................................I wonder if crab people lay eggs or give birth......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................gh.....these long silences suck ass......feels like I've been walking in the dark for a whole day- Oh, there's a light! An ominous red light coming out of a dark hole on the wall, but a light nonetheless! There's also one of those tool boxes that plumbers carry around laying there on the water, if there are any tools in there they're probably all rusty now... ...Looks like the tunnel splits again in two a little bit ahead. Man, this place is like a fucking maze! It really does feel like a videogame sewer level... The water and the pipe I'm holding onto are going to the left, but some little dirty spheres hanging from strings on the ceiling (I guess those are lights?) are going to the right. If those are lights, it would be nice if I could find a way to turn them on...
>>6095378While submerged, toolbox may still contain useful items with even a cursory inspection. With luck, some tools may be made of beryllium bronze or stainless steel or have otherwise survived prolonged submersion.Recommended Action: INVESTIGATEUnknown if area is still supplied with electricity. Previous mention has been made of lights being switched off. Illumination will assist with navigation and examination.Recommended Action: FOLLOW
>>6095378Investigate the spheres
>>6095378Crabs people definitely lay eggs if their bottom half is crab.
>>6095881Hmmm, I can't see very well in the dark, but they look like lightbulbs to me! Very dirty though, they almost look like the lightbulbs in my grandpa's old warehouse. Hah~, good times...>>6096386Well I didn't really get a good look at its legs... come to think of it, I couldn't hear any footsteps either when it walked away...>>6095746I don't see why not! Let's see... some ripped open protein bars, a dead crab- Ah, it's another one of those keypad radio recorder thingies! Guess I might as well press "play" on this one too...>["Hey Johnson, this is Mark again. Sorry for not calling you directly but I can't risk the higher ups hearing about this. For the love of god, get Jessica and her filming equipment out of there. I don't know how, but she keeps managing to evade security somehow, there must be some unknown entrance that leads down there that only she knows about, either that or she dug a hole all the way from the surface, I wouldn't even be surprised knowing her brand of crazy. Whatever the case, you have to get her out ASAP! No matter how many times I warn her she won't listen to me! If the stuff crawling around down there doesn't do her in, the higher ups will. Again, sorry for asking you to do this, I hope you guys can figure out where the radio waves are coming from so we can finally hang out again. Remember to not call me back from this device, and don't tell anyone else about this! ....Good luck."]Well, that didn't really tell me much... Oh look at that! There was a weird floppy disk looking thing under the keypad... thing! My mom used to save some stuff on floppy disks, apparently it's the safest way to guard your files from (Them)! Using the red blinking light from the keypad I can see it says "Lv 2 Clearence" on it. Interesting...
>>6096584Take the disk?
>>6096584Is your Mom's name Jessica? Looks like we need to find a keycard. Maybe try calling for it.
>>6096837Got it! I gotta point out though, I'm just wearing a swimsuit with a shirt on top so there isn't really a lot of space for random junk in my pockets... I guess I should get rid of this pipe I've been carrying around, there's pipes all over the place if I ever need one.>>6096978I don't think so... I think she tried changing her name a few times, but I have no idea if the one I remember is her actual real name... Oh yeah! Let's try calling some numbers. Let's see, what was it again, 5-.....5-6...? Maybe...?........................................................................Mmm nope, just some beeps again... I could try calling the last one I saw, but I feel like it'd just lead to the same thing. Plus I don't really remember what its number even was... At least this one isn't glued to the wall so I can carry it around!
>>6097131Slip it between the straps of your bra or something
>>6097131Look, it's time to face facts: You're lost as shit and there's weird stuff down here. You're going to get hurt at some point and hospital bills cost way more than a water bottle. It's time to look for a way out....If only I could tell you where one of those was.Also, I'd say your mom sounds like a paranoid schitzo, but we just saw talking crab people, so I don't know, maybe she was onto something?!
>>6097131Did you drown there?
>>6097131You cannot stop what we truly are. The Day of the Claw approaches. He Hungers.
>>6097131Well I guess you fumble around in the dark until you find somewhere to stick that disk into.
>>6093200Didn't a Brazilian leader try to force him to silencing his opposition or some crap like that? How is resisting coercion being a retard?
