The Life-Hutch Hidden in the Void

[j. d. worthington]

Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

*rocks back and forth on her feet* So, say now, if one wanted to vanquish one such as you -- not you per se, just such as -- how would one go about it? Hypothetically. I am small and mostly harmless, you can tell me.

*the shadow looks, somehow, thoughtful for a moment*

"Small"? "Harmless"? Mmmm... small, definitely. Harmless... perhaps. We shall see on that. But... no. I fear that sort of information is... occult knowledge, shall we say?

*the grin once again widens, until between two rows of "teeth" there appears an even darker shadow, tinged with a very, very dark red....*

[HoopyFrood]

Fine, have your secrets.

But don't get comfortable, now.

[j. d. worthington]

Oh, I'm already that... I just need a little... sustenance....

*the lights in the white space begin to dim....*

[HoopyFrood]

Hmm. Need to get you away from lights.

Right, dark, scary places, where's closest...

*in the meantime, sets up a huge golfing umbrella over them both*

[j. d. worthington]

Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

Hmm. Need to get you away from lights.

Right, dark, scary places, where's closest...

*in the meantime, sets up a huge golfing umbrella over them both*

*the shadow sighs contentedly*

Ah... there... that's better...

*small shadows begin to appear as the lights fade; the shadow of the umbrella is suddenly within the penumbra of the darker shadow, which seems, somehow, to grow deeper, darker, even somehow thicker, as this process continues. meanwhile, the lights continue to dim*

Oh, and don't forget... even if the lights go, and you can't see me... I may still be able to see you... little Hoppy Bunny.....*there is a low chuckle which fades into silence as the last of the light slowly disappears*

[The Ace]

At that point, Freda pulls the fuse, plunging the place into darkness.

[j. d. worthington]

Ah... perfect *the voice contains almost a purring quality....*

[HoopyFrood]

'Little Hoppy Bunny'. I'll give you freaking Hoppy Bunny.

And yes, yes, you told me that already.

*shuffles in darkness, arms waving* Good job I eat so many carrots.

[j. d. worthington]

*in a faint whisper, just next to Hoopy's ear*

Interesting situation, isn't it, little one? How to best that which can grow stronger with or without light....

[HoopyFrood]

Yeah. Real thinker, like.

Strangely, think I prefer sitting in the dark. Even if you're getting even bigger and scarier, at least I can't see.

[j. d. worthington]

*murmurs*Fascinating reaction. Usually it's that which we know may be there, but which can't be seen, which causes the most disquiet. You know, I'm not at all sure you really mean what you say....

[HoopyFrood]

Yeah, well, I know you're there, you are chattering incessantly, I already know what you look like, I'm sure you're getting even more horrible by the minute, but I can't see it, which is all to the good.

Now, if I'd been stumbling around in the dark on my lonesome and then you'd suddenly popped up, then I might've had a heart attack.

[The Ace]

Freda slips a dragline into Hoopy's hand and tugs to indicate direction.

[HoopyFrood]

Holy crap!

Jeeez...

See, that was shocking.

And maybe later. I'm not taking him into any more fresh light. He'll just snack on it.

But go see Ace. Tell him to check on J.d. And maybe give said latter a slap.

[j. d. worthington]

*there is a profound silence around Hoopy Bunny; no sound whatsoever, not even the sound of the air moving past her ears*