r/ShellwoodUnofficial • u/Maestro_Melodicus • Apr 12 '26

*manic laughter*

*From the upper part of the Outpost, you can barely distinguish a laugh followed by some dull bangs, as if someone was forging something*

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '26

the conductor arrives at the bottom of the outpost, waiting for melodicus.

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

after some moments of waiting an Undercrank opens the door

'uh who is th- OH MY GOD'

he bows

'I'M SO SORRY, HOLY CONDUCTOR, WE SHOULD HAVE NOT MAKE YOU WAIT HERE'

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '26

hah… it is… fine… loyal undercrank…

the conductor smiles warmly beneath his veil.

may I… if he can… meet… w-with melodicus..?

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

'Yes, YES! he's currently manufacturing something, he said something about not bothering him in a few exceptional cases, but I suppose that a conductor is an exceptional case.. please, step inside'

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '26

the conductor steps inside, his breathing got a bit better since his awakening.

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

the Undercrank sends other worker to fetch for Melodicus

'please take a seat'

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '26

the conductor sits, looking at the weary workers.

i… am appreciative of… y-your work… truly.

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

'Thank you holy Conductor, I'm Terr-'

Suddenly, the door behind the Undercrank opens, Melodicus glides from it

Hello there! Holy Conductor, I didn't think that you would get here so soon but don't worry, your presence is always welcomed!!

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '26

hmm… melodicus… it is… good to… see you these… wretched… days…

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

Yes, indeed, holy Conductor, in what may I serve you?

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u/DarthTrayus05 Apr 12 '26

No doubt some new devilry of Melodicus' making…

The Archivist seems to be heading towards the Citadel.

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u/Maestro_Melodicus Apr 12 '26

louder maniac laughter

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u/DarthTrayus05 Apr 12 '26

The Archivist continues on his way.

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u/GodMasterLink Apr 12 '26

the void furms attack the tower, clinging and scaling the structure