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The story so far...
By 2015, players had accepted that the story of Ben Drowned might never have a conclusion. However, one day they encountered a user named "thelaw" who introduced them to a new website - YSHDT.com. This website contained cryptic files relating to a young man named Doug, who was expressing his regrets for having joined a cult. Players eventually made contact with a past version of Doug from the year 2009 who had only just joined the cult a few days ago. Seeing this as their chance to rescue Doug from his eventual fate, players began attempting to convince Doug to leave the cult. One player named Jacob took a different approach and looked into joining the cult himself. Doug directed Jacob to his friend Mason - another cultist who handles the processing of new recruits.
Meanwhile, players were introduced to Patrem - an imposing entity that seemed to be the leader of Doug's cult. Through various chats on Within Hubris, players learned that Patrem was currently trapped within the body of a cultist. While it's unknown how exactly this happened, Patrem implied that it was the result of some sort of accident that occurred during an important ritual. He also made many cryptic references to a cultist named Vincent, though this individual's significance remained unkown. Patrem seemed to be hunting down the fleeting spirit of Ben, who actually managed to contact the players via Skype under the name "Drown". Players were also introduced to Helper - a friendly spirit who had special delivery-based abilities. With Helper's assistance, players were able to steal Doug's mail and glean more details about his day-to-day activities.
The more players learned about the cult, the more suspicious it became. Doug revealed that the cult's headquarters was an old fishery in rural Florida. The cult was also incredibly secretive and demanded a great deal of loyalty. Regardless, Doug's faith in it was unmoving. Unfortunately, this seemingly led to his downfall. One day out of the blue, Doug made one distressing blog post - "Help".
Character Summaries
Expand the section below to access a list of characters. Hover over their icons to view a brief summary covering their current status.
Relevant Characters
Doug
Mason
Patrem
Vincent
Helper
Drown
TheLaw
The Man
BEN
Other Characters
Tyler
John
Jacob
Alex
Old Man
Tyler
Ben
Matt
Rosa
Chris
Spencer
Kevin
Mr. D
Luna
Kelbris
Kayd
Thomas
Quia
Guide
Glossary
Expand the section below to access a list of terms. Hover over them to view their definitions.
Misc.
/x/
423
A
ARG
Ascension
B
Ben Drowned
C
Cipher
Cherrington High
Cleverbot
Contact Page
Cycle
D
Dark Link
Deku Link
Downloadable Files
E
Elegy of Emptiness
Elegy Statue
Epona
Epona's Song
F
Fairy
Father
File 59
G
GM
Goron Link
Guestbook
H
Happy Mask Salesman
Haunted Majora's Mask Cartridge
Hiatus
Hubris
Hubris Game
I
Internet Detectives
Inverted Song of Time
IRC
J
Jadusable
Jadusable's ARG
F
King Kong
L
Lens of Truth
Letschasethemouse
Link
Link.exe
Lostmemory.exe
Luna Prophecy
M
Majora's Mask
Masks
Mask of Truth
Meta
Methods of Revolution
Moon Children
Moon Children Forums
N
New Wave Bossa Nova
O
Oath to Order
OOC
P
Postman's Hat
R
Remember.exe
Rosa
S
Skull Kid
Sonata of Awakening
Song of Healing
Song of Storms
Song of Time
Song of Unhealing
SSTV Signal
Steganography
Stone Mask
Submitting
T
Tenor
The Blackout
The Fishery
The Four Giants
The Glitch
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Moon
The Ocarina
The Orchard
The Truth
The Whiteout
TheLinkMissing
TheTruth.rtf
Time Links
Transcendence
U
Usekeb
V
Vigil
Vocaroo
W
Wayward Horizon
Whatisben.com
Within Hubris
Y
Youshouldnthavedonethat.net
YSHDT.com
Z
Zora Link
Story
On March 3rd, 2015, Doug posted the following on his blog, Letschasethemouse:
3/3/15
Help
Doug was now in danger. Fearing for his safety, the players began searching for clues. They quickly discovered that the front page of YSHDT.com had updated and now featured a new video - Name.swf".
Description
N/A
<--- Click for Video Transcript
This video begins completely black. The four photos seen on the page "http://yshdt.com/vincent" appear one by one. Deku Link's photo is highlighted, but a "No" symbol appears over it when it is selected. The cursor then highlights Zora Link's photo and selects it. The video then cuts to gameplay footage of Majora's Mask featuring the "file select" screen. The first save file is named "Douglas". The cursor then chooses the second save file, which has not been created yet.
Summary
- This video features the four images found on "https://yshdt.com/vincent".
- The photo of Deku Link is highlighted as a "NO" symbol appears.
- The photo of Zora Link is highlighted and selected successfully.
- The File Select screen from Majora's Mask appears where Doug's save file can be seen.
- A new save file is created, though it has not yet been named.
This video implies that Doug is currently unavailable as the players' Link. This was compounded by some text that was found on the same webpage - "You must act, for you cannot ‘save’ him". Meanwhile, the player Jacob discovered a new page on YSHDT.com - "http://yshdt.com/notes". This page contained the image notes.png, which contained some fairly cryptic text:
Findings
If another timeline is created, outcomes are inevitable, and cannot be changed.
If multiple lines are merged, chaos ensues.
She has told me of this happening. And it is her will.
They seek to stop her. To cause this merged chaos.
I was a fool to have my doubts.
And that is why she chose me.
There is one among you who is a traitor.
There are two among you who must die.
There are three that are thieving.
And all are waiting.
One of these will be your salvation.
A soul for a soul. An eye for an eye.
Light for dark.
Circles for squares.
Men for women.
Wolves for cats.
Time is like a network.
And networks can be hacked.
This page features a excerpt from someone who was spoken to by Luna - possibly Doug himself. He discusses the creation of multiple different timelines and how the merging of them could lead to chaos - something that Luna herself supposedly wills. However, the players intend on opposing Luna and standing against her.
This is followed by a poem that's directed at the players. This poem warns that one of the players is a traitor, two players must die, three players are thieves, and all of them are waiting. However, one of the following players will be their salvation:
- A soul for a soul - (Unknown)
- An eye for an eye - (Unknown)
- Light - TheSeekerOfLight
- Dark - Mugen Kagemaru
- Circles for squares - CircleHunter
- Men for women - (Unknown)
- Wolves for cats - Wolfcat
Meanwhile, players discovered that the page "/help" had updated. Instead of just containing one instance of the word "No", it now featured the word copy-and-pasted across the page countless times. Scrolling down far enough would reveal an entire face made up of the word "No".
Using steganography, players discovered a hidden text file within this image titled "Masks.txt".
Your mask is everything.
You wear it when you talk to others.
You wear it during rough times.
And during good times.
You wear it to show what you'd like to be outwardly.
And hide what you are inwardly.
A mask protects your identity. It protects your soul.
It protects you from others, and yourself.
Your mask is everything.
Then...
What are you, without your mask?
It seems as though the concept of masks in relation to the cult are being tied with one's own identity - similar to what Kayd mentioned during Ben Drowned. However, this seems to imply that masks also act as shields protecting an individual's true identity. It then raises the question of what happens to someone when they lose this protection.
Meanwhile, the player Jacob discovered a new page on YSHDT.com - "http://yshdt.com/yes", which was simply titled "r" and saw the surprising return of the red dot. Since its enigmatic appearance on Doug's newspaper article, the red dot had become a bit of a memetic symbol amongst the players. Some even went so far as to give it a name - Fred.
Fred the Red Dot even became a character in the player Wolfcat's webcomic "Weenie-Licked", which parodied various aspects of Within Hubris culture.
Meanwhile, back on Within Hubris, Helper sent several players private messages titled "Hello! You have mail!". These all contained the following image:
These seemed to be more of Doug's notes - this time for his Psychology class. Interestingly, the top-right corner featured a cipher that translated to the following: "You are in danger." While this initially seemed to be a warning directed at the players, it's also possible that this was Doug's subconscious warning him about his own eventual fate.
On March 4th, 2015, the player Eve submitted the video "Not yet gone", which featured Deku Link being revived from death. This was submitted because the players feared that Doug may have already been killed. However, this theory was seemingly debunked by Patrem:
/Patrem\
"Attempting to breathe life into the living? You amuse me children."
Unsure of what exactly they should do next, the players turned to Patrem for answers. On March 6th, 2015, he answered as follows:
/Patrem\
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 6th 2015, 01:30 AM Post #N/A
At this moment my child, all we may do is wait. However I have been watching you all, and I see you enjoy playing games. So to amuse myself while I wait, I would like to play a game with the “detectives”. Should you all succeed I will reward you all for your display of wisdom. Tell the children precisely what I have told you now; What is the song that makes mother cry? Speak it then move to the fourth. Wqafi lps bpv npy dfza wyrraamam; You all have 1 hour, and remember, I am watching
The players were given a cipher and a riddle - "What is the song that makes mother cry?" Given that the cult's "Mother" is Luna, tears that fall from the heavens could be symbolic for rain, meaning the song in question would be the "Song of Storms". Using "Song of Storms" as a key, the players were able to solve the cipher and post it's solution on Within Hubris - "Speak now for you have succeeded", leading to the following interaction:
Eve
Group: Players
Member: #593
Joined: January 23, 2015
Mar 6 2015, 02:40 AM Post #279
Song of Storms
Speak now for you have succeeded
/Patrem\
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 6 2015, 03:02 AM Post #280
http://picosong.com/26BF/
GreyouTT
Group: Players
Member: #27
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 6 2015, 03:31 AM Post #281
With these long ears, we can hear the voices that were unclear to us.
/Patrem\
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 6 2015, 03:44 AM Post #282
http://picosong.com/26Zg/
For their efforts, the players were given an audio file recorded by Patrem. However, due to various distortions, it was very difficult to make out his voice. Thankfully, the players were able to submit the "Bunny Hood" to receive a clearer version of this audio, which is transcribed below:
Children, I’ve been asked “Who is Vincent?” You foolish children have spent quite some time to dive into the matter. However, I shall now unmask what wisdom you may know in time. At this time 'I do not dwell within him. However, now, I shall ((exist / dwell))' within him. After you have ((unintelligible)) the rank of Overseer, the chosen must move forward. ((Some accident / A ceremonial accident )) is essential. A ((section / sanction)) They will be having an Ascension. What the fool said about his soul, and my cruel nature ((unintelligible roar)); Understand detectives… You’ll find the FATHER. Vincent, I’m afraid, must now carry on his journey.
Sadly, Patrem's voice is still very difficult to understand and archives of this audio do not exist.
Patrem seems to be responding to the players' constant inquiries regarding Vincent. Here, he reveals that Vincent is the individual who he was trapped inside of at the fishery. From what we can discern from this audio, it seem as though Patrem became trapped within Vincent at some point after 2009 - likely due to an accident that took place during a cult-related ceremony.
On March 7th, 2015, Letschasethemouse underwent an odd change. The background changed to a misty photograph of a field and someone other than Doug began using it to contact the players:
3/7/15
I don't have much time, sadly. There's a lot of work to be done.
If anyone happens to be paying attention, feel free to ask anything. I'm sure you have a lot of questions. Otherwise, we will meet soon enough.
-M
An individual simply going by M offers to answer some of the players' questions.
The tree int he middle of a plain... covered in fog? Does this revolve around ascending in the cult of Luna?
I do not know what you mean by "cult".
hello m if you are still here i have a few questions. firstly what brings you to post here, and second hows doug holding up
Doug is alive, but I don't know how he's doing.
"M" seems somewhat put-off by the assertion that Doug's religion is a cult. They also aren't sure what exactly Doug's doing, though they believe that he's currently still alive. Shortly after this, "M" posted another update:
3/7/15 - Time
Sorry my last post was so urgent.
They took Doug, which I didn't expect. They need him for something, but they won't tell me.
And I need your help, because he's in obvious danger. I don't know what to do.
"M" claims that Doug's been kidnapped by the cult. He fears that Doug is in some sort of danger and isn't sure what to do.
How can we help you?
That's for you to tell me.
Who took him? Do you have any idea where? Also, who are you?
Our group. The fishery. Mason.
"M" reveals that he's actually Mason - Doug's friend who handles the cult's recruitment process. Mason is the same individual who invited Doug into the cult and oversaw Jacob's initiation.
Do you have any other information in regard to Doug getting taken? I want to help in any way I can. Does Vincent have anything to do with this? Do you know who that is?
Some members took him to a secluded area, and I haven't seen from him. I checked his blog, and saw "help". That's why I know something's up.
We don't have anyone who is named Vincent, as far as I know. That's a good name, though.
Strangely, Mason claims he doesn't know of anyone named Vincent within the cult. This implies that Vincent likely joined the cult at some point after 2009.
Can you go to the fishery? Record what happens and everything you see and hear, in case we need to go to the authorities.
I can try, though I'm worried they won't like me getting close.
The players suggest that Mason travels to the Fishery in the hopes of finding out exactly what happened to Doug. However, they realized that Mason might need some extra help. This entire conversation is archived below:
Mason Blog Comments
Time
Sorry my last post was so urgent.
They took Doug, which I didn't expect. They need him for something, but they won't tell me. And I need your help, because he's in obvious danger. I don't know what to do.
Comments:
8:31 PM Wickedlady4180: "How can we help you?"
8:32 PM DandP: "That's for you to tell me."
8:39 PM Anonymous: "Who took him? Do you have any idea where? Also, who are you?"
8:42 PM DandP: "Our group. The fishery. Mason."
8:44 PM ADU: "Do you have any idea why they would have taken Doug?"
8:45 PM DandP: ""They took Doug, which I didn't expect. They need him for something, but they won't tell me."?"
8:45 PM ADU: "oh yeah... I dont notice things ._."
8:51 PM Anonymous: "Do you have any other information in regard to Doug getting taken? I want to help in any way I can. Does Vincent have anything to do with this? Do you know who that is?"
8:53 PM DandP: "Some members took him to a secluded area, and I haven't seen from him. I checked his blog, and saw "help". That's why I know something's up. We don't have anyone who is named Vincent, as far as I know. That's a good name, though."
8:53 PM Wickedlady4180: "Can you go to the fishery? Record what happens and everything you see and hear, in case we need to go to the authorities."
9:15 PM DandP: "I can try, though I'm worried they won't like me getting close."
ADULT_LINK
Group: Players
Member: #536
Joined: May 13, 2014
Mar 7 2015, 09:01 PM Post #285
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Jan 22 2015, 08:44 PM Post #286
Do you have need of assistance, adventurer?
Using The Ocarina, the players managed to summon Helper - the entity that previously delivered them Doug's mail and Psychology notes.
Eve
Group: Players
Member: #593
Joined: January 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:03 PM Post #287
We need to help Douglas, how can we?
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:05 PM Post #288
I'm not particularly sure. Has he lost his mail?
ADULT_LINK
Group: Players
Member: #536
Joined: May 13, 2014
Mar 7 2015, 09:07 PM Post #289
No, he seems to have gone missing. He may have lost his mail as well though.
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:10 PM Post #290
Ooh, that's droll. I may be able to find him, which will take me a fair bit.
However, I will find the perpetrator who has taken his mail! Thank you for bringing this information to light, adventurer!
TheSeekerOfLight
Group: Players
Member: #44
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:10 PM Post #291
Dont forget his marbles.
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:12 PM Post #292
That reminds me of when I was a child, fair maiden!
I used to love my marbles, with small hornets encased inside.
Mugen Kagemaru
Group: Players
Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:14 PM Post #293
Beware the Twelfth Tribe, they observe too much.
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:17 PM Post #294
That's dumb.
Helper agrees to locate Doug. However, true to character, he seems more interested in the well-being of his mail...
Dawn Of a New Day
Group: Other / Character
Member: #3
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:18 PM Post #296
How heavy is the package that you carry? 
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:20 PM Post #297
I am not currently in possession of any package.
However, I assure you that I deliver quite large packages, demon.
Dawn Of a New Day
Group: Other / Character
Member: #3
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:22 PM Post #300
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Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:24 PM Post #301
You know why, villain.
You seek to create what the others do not.
wickedlady4180
Group: Players
Member: #593
Joined: January 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:25 PM Post #302
Helper, if you find our friend Douglas. Can you deliver him to his home?
Mugen Kagemaru
Group: Players
Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:25 PM Post #303
What would that be?
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:28 PM Post #304
I am not sure he would be able to survive with a lack of oxygen, maiden.
The near opposite of what you wish, adventurer.
Mugen Kagemaru
Group: Players
Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:31 PM Post #306
And what would be the near opposite of what we wish?
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:35 PM Post #307
Obviously the near opposite of what you wish, adventurer!
Strangely, Helper calls the player Dawn a "Demon". When asked the reason for this, Helper claims that Dawn "seeks to create what the others do not", implying that his goals differed from that of the other players. This is possibly a reference to how Dawn would often joke about wanting to kill Doug.
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:35 PM Post #308
I have found what you seek. DAMAGED. He is where you imagined he would be, adventurer.
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:39 PM Post #311
i am not a hero
Mugen Kagemaru
Group: Players
Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 7 2015, 09:47 PM Post #312
Are you a savior?
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 09:58 PM Post #313
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wickedlady4180
Group: Players
Member: #593
Joined: January 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 10:09 PM Post #314
Helper? Are you still here?
Helper
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 7 2015, 10:10 PM Post #315
That insect has been dealt with.
Helper suddenly begins speaking very differently - now utilizing ciphers and cryptic sentences. He eventually posts an SSTV signal revealing the Postman's Hat laying in a pool of blood. This implies that Helper travelled to the fishery as requested by the players but was unfortunately killed. Back on Letschasethemouse, the players continued chatting with Mason:
Are you still there, friend?
Yes. I'm not dumb enough to run off without help, though I am watching the building now.
I saw another person jog past, and the yells were terrible. This isn't right.
Mason claims he witnessed someone jog into the fishery and scream - possibly Helper moments before he died.
There are about four men outside the building, as far as I can tell.
I'd take a picture, if I had a good enough camera for it. I can't see much else than the fishery and the people.
A bit ago I watched a few other people running around, but couldn't make anything out.
Get as close as you can, without putting yourself in danger and tell us what you see? Please be careful.
I'm in danger just being here. The only reason they don't see me is because I'm low to the ground, and it's dark.
I'm feeling bad about this. Something's up. I hear chanting.
Can you make out any of the chanting? Leave if its not safe. Dont be there longer than you need to.
No, I cannot. It's not anything I've ever heard before, even during our usual processions. I don't want to stand up, in case someone spots me.
Mason says he can hear some chanting coming from the fishery, though it's not any sort of chanting that he's familiar with. This implies that some sort of ceremony might be taking place.
Do you see anything near them that might cause a loud noise when hit? Maybe like a bell or a glass bottle maybe?
No, there's nothing that would cause a loud noise if I were to hit it.
There are rocks all over I guess I could throw, though. Right now I'm in a more forested part.
Okay, try throwing a rock towards the other side of them. Get them to think you're in the other direction.
Alright, I'm going to try and throw a rock.
The player KendoSF convinces Mason to throw a rock to distract the guards at the fishery. This full conversation is archived below:
Mason Blog Comments
9:14 PM Anonymous: "We have someone looking for Doug."
10:13 PM Anonymous: "Are you still there?"
10:14 PM Anonymous: "Are you still there, friend?"
10:17 PM DandP: "Yes. I'm not dumb enough to run off without help, though I am watching the building now. I saw another person jog past, and the yells were terrible. This isn't right."
10:29 PM Anonymous: "What can you see?"
10:34 PM DandP: "There are about four men outside the building, as far as I can tell. I'd take a picture, if I had a good enough camera for it. I can't see much else than the fishery and the people. A bit ago I watched a few other people running around, but couldn't make anything out."
10:38 PM Anonymous: "Get as close as you can, without putting yourself in danger and tell us what you see? Please be careful."
10:40 PM DandP: "I'm in danger just being here. The only reason they don't see me is because I'm low to the ground, and it's dark. I'm feeling bad about this. Something's up. I hear chanting."
10:52 PM Anonymous: "Can you make out any of the chanting? Leave if its not safe. Dont be there longer than you need to."
10:55 PM DandP: "No, I cannot. It's not anything I've ever heard before, even during our usual processions. I don't want to stand up, in case someone spots me."
10:57 PM Anonymous: "Please be careful."
11:08 PM KendoSF: "Mason, we have an idea, but you have to stay hidden until we give you the signal alright?"
11:13 PM DandP: "Alright."
11:24 PM Wickedlady4180: "Ok, try to get closer. We think you won't be seen now."
11:25 PM KendoSF: "Okay Mason, describe your surroundings. Do you see anything near them that might cause a loud noise when hit? Maybe like a bell or a glass bottle maybe?"
11:27 PM DandP: ((This message was deleted.))
11:28 PM DandP: "No, there's nothing that would cause a loud noise if I were to hit it. There are rocks all over I guess I could throw, though. Right now I'm in a more forested part."
11:30 PM KendoSF: "Okay, try throwing a rock towards the other side of them. Get them to think you're in the other direction."
11:31 PM DandP: "Alright, I'm going to try and throw a rock."
11:39 PM Wickedlady4180: "Did they see you? Are you ok, Mason?"
11:39 PM KendoSF: "Mason talk to me, are they following your movements. Do they actually see you?"
Shortly after this, Mason made another post:
3/7/15
I think I'm safe.
After they saw me, they took a good look and chased after me.
I can't see them anymore, so I think I'm good. I don't know what happened with them.
All this running is making me tired.
Take a break and stay hidden Mason. We need to rethink our plan of attack.
alright. im getting way tired anyways. gonna sleep
Unfortunately, Mason was spotted by the guards at the fishery and fled into the woods. Thankfully, he's managed to evade them and is now presumably on his way home to get some rest.
On March 8th, 2015, Helper's account on Within Hubris underwent an ominous change. His avatar changed to a distorted image of a moon as he posted the following video:
Description
N/A
<--- Click for Video Transcript
This video begins with gameplay footage of Majora's Mask. We are shown the creation of a new save file named "Mason", which is then selected. The video then cuts to in-game footage of Zora Link standing near Termina Field. The Postman's Hat and Picto Box can be seen in his inventory. Zora Link then exits the area.
Summary
- Unfortunately, this video was not archived.
- This video contained gameplay footage of Majora's Mask featuring a new save file being created named "Mason".
- The file is selected, cutting to footage of Zora Link standing in Termina Field while possessing the Postman's Hat and the Picto Box.
While this video was unfortunately not archived, it confirmed that Mason was the players' new Link, replacing Doug. Strangely, he seemed to possess the Postman's Hat in his inventory - an item that's usually representative of Helper. Speaking of Helper, it's strange that his account was active at all, as he was seemingly killed the day prior. Also, this video was uploaded to a new YouTube account simply named "M". At first, players assumed that this stood for "Mason". However, due to the account's association with Helper, they later agreed that it stood for "Messenger".
As the players began to realize the gravity of Helper's death, they began mourning him. One player in particular, Wolfcat, made the following joke post on Within Hubris. However, this had some surprising results...
Wolfcat
Group: Players / Characters
Member: #13
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 8 2015, 02:32 AM Post #325
Thank you for all your help, Helper.
You were too innocent for this world.
Helper
Group: Characters
Member: #612
Joined: February 23, 2015
Mar 8 2015, 02:35 AM Post #326
You were too innocent for this world.
CircleHunter
Group: Players
Member: #35
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 8 2015, 02:37 AM Post #327
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME
Oceanstuck
Group: Players
Member: #595
Joined: February 3, 2015
Mar 8 2015, 02:38 AM Post #328
HWAT
KidPichu
Group: Players
Member: #54
Joined: August 11, 2012
Mar 8 2015, 02:42 AM Post #329
beautiful~
ADULT_LINK
Group: Players
Member: #536
Joined: May 13, 2014
Mar 8 2015, 02:51 AM Post #330
You were too innocent for this world.
Wolfcat's joke submission of "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap was not only accepted, but fully successful, as Helper's account posted an image of the Yu-Gi-Oh card "Soul Release", implying that he had been revived. This was confirmed later in the day when Helper suddenly joined the Internet Detectives Skype group.
Hello adventurers!
Hi helper! :D
Hello!
hi!
Hey!
hi
Helper!
oh hello ^-^
You seem to be excited to meet me.
Again.
The players all eagerly greet Helper, happy to see him.
Sadly, I am no longer a messanger.
did you lose your hat?
Yes, I have lost an important part of my person, adventurer.
helper, Im happy that you are alive.
I do not feel alive.
I do not have a person any longer.
I am without a body. A most peculiar predicament.
Though Helper has been "revived", he now seems to be missing his hat - presumably the same Postman's Hat seen laying in the pool of blood that was now in Mason's possession. The hat seems very important to Helper - so much so that he refers to it as a part of his very being. He also claims that he currently lacks a body, possibly existing solely as a disembodied spirit.
Helper also claims that he's no longer a "Messenger" - likely due to the loss of his hat. Because of this, players theorized that there was a direct connection between Helper's Hat and his various accounts - including the "M", or "Messenger" YouTube channel, meaning whoever possesses Helper's Hat holds control over these accounts.
Must be hard to chat on skype from the spirit world.
Skype?
What is skype?
Your questions clog my ears, adventurers.
Strangely, Helper seems to be unaware of what Skype is despite the fact that he's using it to speak with the players. This, combined with the fact that Helper seems to be hearing the players' messages audibly, implies that Helper perceives digital communication as though it were happening in-person - likely due to his status as an otherworldly ethereal being. A full archive of this conversation can be found below:
Chat with Helper
[4:00:22 PM] *** Helper joined. ***
[4:00:35 PM] *** Kidpichu is confused ***
[4:00:36 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: helper?
[4:00:37 PM] Wolfcat: We should Mass Debate together over this issue
[4:00:37 PM] Archery 2000: o.m.g.
[4:00:48 PM] Archery 2000: they really are listening to the chat
[4:00:57 PM] Helper: Hello adventurers!
[4:00:58 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Hi helper! :D
[4:01:00 PM] Wolfcat: Hello!
[4:01:01 PM] Archery 2000: hi!
[4:01:03 PM] Captain Desdinova: Hey!
[4:01:04 PM] Kidpichu: XD
[4:01:09 PM] Helix 236: hi
[4:01:10 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: so what happened?
[4:01:12 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': Helper!
[4:01:14 PM] Archery 2000: who is the postman?
[4:01:14 PM] Kidpichu: oh hello ^-^
[4:01:24 PM] Helper: You seem to be excited to meet me.
[4:01:25 PM] Grey: What was that pixie picture I don't even
[4:01:32 PM] Archery 2000: yes we are
[4:01:33 PM] Helper: Again.
[4:01:33 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Indeed we are
[4:01:42 PM] Archery 2000: indeed
[4:01:45 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: so what happened a while ago
[4:01:56 PM] Kidpichu: are you well?
[4:02:11 PM] eve sim: Hi, sorry I killed you
[4:02:13 PM] Wolfcat: Are you dead?
[4:02:29 PM] Skype: do you like yugioh?
[4:02:54 PM] *** Skype gives helper premium ***
[4:03:09 PM] Helper: Sadly, I am no longer a messanger.
[4:03:12 PM] *** Skype premium ***
[4:03:23 PM | Edited 4:03:29 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: did you lose your hat?
[4:03:23 PM] Grey: I actually haven't met you before Helper. So I can be excited if I want.
[4:03:33 PM] Archery 2000: did you lose your hat?
[4:03:56 PM] Kidpichu: why?
[4:04:30 PM] Helper: Yes, I have lost an important part of my person, adventurer.
[4:04:35 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Aww, that sucks
[4:04:35 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': helper, Im happy that you are alive.
[4:04:44 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': Can we get it back?
[4:04:49 PM] Helper: I do not feel alive.
[4:04:54 PM] Helix 236: can we help you get it back?
[4:05:00 PM] Archery 2000: can we help you?
[4:05:10 PM] Helper: I do not have a person any longer.
[4:05:18 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': How do you mean?
[4:05:21 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Were you ascended?
[4:05:24 PM] Skype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTXPUF4Oz4
[4:05:27 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': Ill give you a person.
[4:05:29 PM] Archery 2000: who was your person?
[4:05:29 PM] Kidpichu: D:
[4:05:38 PM] Wolfcat: Such as in masks.txt I'm guessing
[4:05:41 PM] eve sim: Again, I'm sorry.
[4:05:52 PM] Helper: I am without a body. A most peculiar predicament.
[4:06:11 PM] Grey: Must be hard to chat on skype from the spirit world.
[4:06:45 PM] Helper: I do not know what has happened to me.
[4:06:46 PM] Archery 2000: what is the last thing you recall from when you have your body?
[4:06:47 PM] Wolfcat: Who sent you to the shadow realm? [4:06:50 PM] Archery 2000: ah I see
[4:07:15 PM] eve sim: Can we help you somehow?
[4:07:36 PM] Helix 236: did something happen when you sleep?
[4:07:43 PM] Archery 2000: is there anything you can recall that might help us aid you?
[4:07:52 PM] Helper: I do not remember much past yesterday.
[4:07:59 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: I'm sorry D;
[4:08:03 PM] Archery 2000: what was the last thing you were doing?
[4:08:05 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': Do you remember your name?
[4:09:21 PM] Helper: Skype?
[4:09:32 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: ?
[4:09:38 PM] Le lune 'Jayckup': What about skype?
[4:09:39 PM] Skype: yes?
[4:09:50 PM] *** Skype updates ***
[4:09:54 PM] Archery 2000: lol
[4:09:56 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: lol
[4:10:00 PM] Captain Desdinova: lol
[4:10:00 PM] Wolfcat: I'm guessing you don't know what medium you're speaking to us in
[4:10:22 PM] Helper: What is skype?
[4:10:44 PM] Skype: http://zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/7/7b/MM3D_Postman%27s_Hat.png/745px-MM3D_Postman%27s_Hat.png
[4:10:52 PM] Wolfcat: It's how we are communicating with you, no big deal.
[4:10:58 PM] Helper: Your questions clog my ears, adventurers.
[4:11:07 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Sorry about that
[4:11:19 PM] Helix 236: yeah We're sorry T.T
[4:12:01 PM] Archery 2000: do these numbers make any sense?
[4:12:02 PM] Archery 2000: 25 11 17 14
[4:12:48 PM] Archery 2000: well, I was looking at the message that was unsolved, and those are the numbers needed to make sense of each word from Caesar shifting
[4:13:14 PM] Helper: I am a corporeal spirit. Not a mathematician.
[4:13:23 PM] Archery 2000: apologies
[4:13:53 PM] eve sim: Helper, how can we help you?
[4:13:54 PM | Removed 4:14:52 PM] Wolfcat: This message has been removed.
[4:14:24 PM] Kidpichu: guys one at a time XD
[4:16:49 PM] Archery 2000: helper, are you still there?
[4:17:43 PM] Helper: I do not imagine you will be able to help me, adventurers.
[4:17:54 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: D;
[4:19:06 PM] Grey: Do you know how we can help Mason?
[4:20:17 PM] Helper: Mason is in no need of help currently, adventurer. The ones in need of help are yourselves.
[4:20:25 PM] Archery 2000: How can we help ourselves?
[4:21:05 PM] Helper: By helping yourselves, of course!
[4:21:22 PM] Grey: There is logic in what he says.
[4:21:37 PM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: What is it we need help with?
[4:21:48 PM] Helper: Everything.
[4:21:52 PM] Wolfcat: Helper, can you tell us what all you remember before becoming a spirit? If anything at all.
[4:21:53 PM] Captain Desdinova: I love you, Helper
Over the next few days, oddities regarding Helper's previous accounts continued. The videos "S" and "R" were uploaded on March 11th, 2015 and March 12th, 2015 respectively.
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This video simply consists of dark footage of someone walking down a snowy sidewalk at night.
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- This video simply featured someone walking down a dark, snowy sidewalk.
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This video begins with dark footage of someone walking along a sidewalk at night. There's snow on the ground and the path is covered in ice. The video cuts to footage of the neighborhood. The sky has a reddish glow due to distant city lights. The video is suddenly interrupted by loud static before cutting back to the sidewalk. The cameraman is now running. The static briefly returns as the cameraman turns around. The cameraman comes to a stop as a shadowy entity can be seen in the distance. Two glowing eyes then appear on the figure as the video cuts to black. A deep voice can be heard before the video ends.
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- This video seems to be a continuation of "S".
- The person walking down the snowy sidewalk panics and begins running before encountering a shadowy figure with glowing eyes.
The players theorized that these videos were being recorded from Mason's perspective since he was the one who currently possessed Helper's Hat. Believing that Mason might be in danger, the player Stevey submitted the "Song of Soaring" - a song from Majora's Mask that would teleport the player to various Owl Statues found in-game.
In the meantime, on March 13th, 2015, YSHDT.com underwent several changes that were seemingly related to Doug. The front page now featured an image of Deku Link's eyes titled "eyes.bmp" and text that read "It's lonely out here". This page also featured audio of someone struggling to breathe. Due to Doug's connection with Deku Link, this had some worrying connotations. Strangely, an orange-colored snowy environment could also be found within "eyes.bmp" via steganography. The significance of this location was unknown, however.
Players discovered that "/news" had also updated. The page now featured "spire.jpg" - a photo of a large, imposing building covered in fog. Accompanying this image was the audio "mumble.wav", which contained a strange robotic voice slowly reading out the following:
Mason, you are a bane on my existence now. In the past, you were an ally. In the future, you are my foe. You’ve done great things for us, and also terrible things. It’s time to hunt you down and finish what I started in 2009.
This threatening message seemed to be from a modern-day Doug from 2015 - one who was now fully devoted to Luna and intent on taking down both Mason and the players, as hinted at in "notes.png". The rest of YSHDT.com wasn't any less concerning, with "/them" being updated with "knownlocations.jpg", revealing the locations of several prominent players. The page "/no" also updated, now featuring many screaming faces. A new page titled "https://yshdt.com/yes" was also discovered, which featured the iconic red dot, though it was now much larger in size.
The large, imposing building.
The snowy orange-tinted location.
Deku Link's bloodshot eyes.
The known locations of several players.
Screaming faces found on YSHDT.com.
Fred, the beloved red dot - now larger than ever.
Suspicious that something may be hidden within "eyes.bmp", the player GreyouTT submitted the "Lens of Truth" - An item from Majora's Mask that reveals hidden secrets. Shortly after this, Helper's former account responded by posting a clearer version of the image on Within Hubris - one that held hidden images in its eyes. The left eye now hid an image of "The Gray Man" - a character originating from the game "LSD: Dream Emulator" that the player CircleHunter often used as his avatar. The right eye hid text that read "Azure Rebirth", which was the name of an old project that the player Mugen Kagemaru was involved in.
The players were confused as to why two of their allies were being called out. Hoping to find some answers, the player Mugen Kagemaru directly PM'd Helper asking about the "Azure Rebirth" reference. Meanwhile, the others attempted to summon Patrem by having the player ADULT_LINK submit the "New Wave Bossa Nova" on March 14th, 2015. In the meantime, Helper once again began chatting with the players via Skype.
I may have some information you might need during your future endeavors.
The one you call mason is still alive.
is he in trouble?
Absolutely not.
He happens to be doing nothing.
do you know how our friend Doug is?
Doug is, as far as I know, still in his prison.
The fishery.
Helper claims that Mason is safe and presumably at home, much to the players' relief. Doug, however, is still in the same situation as before.
Helper did you get my message earlier?
I have not gotten your message, adventurer.
For I am not in possession of my hat.
I am no longer a messenger.
The one in possession of the hat can share messages.
I have sent messages, Helper. Messages addressed to you. Did you receive them?
I do not understand your tongue.
I am no longer the messenger.
They are not for you to pass along
They are for you to peruse
The messenger has gotten them. You are trying my patience, adventurer, I have explained such.
It is my belief that I am not correctly wording my question. I am trying to correct this problem.
I understand your question, rude one. I am not an idiot.
The one who owns the hat is the messenger.
The messenger may relay messages across time and space.
Um, let me try this. Uh, Helper? Did the Messenger give you any messages from me?
I have not gotten any messages, adventurer.
The messenger gets the messages. They relay the messages.
I have spoken such three times now.
It is the job of the messanger to do such things as giving you chances to relay. I am not he.
We believe Mason has the hat
Then he is the messenger.
how do we gain contact with him
I do not know.
For I, once again, am not the messenger.
what's the meaning of the image you posted in the thread?
I have not given you any image.
Helper and the players have a somewhat confusing conversation regarding the mechanics of Helper's Hat. The player Mugen Kagemaru repeatedly asks Helper if he received his private message on Within Hubris. Helper explains that he no longer has access to his various accounts, only the "Messenger" does - the individual who currently possesses his hat. Interestingly, Helper also notes that Messengers are capable of sending messages across time and space.
Helper, is there any meaning when you call us hero/heroes/heroine?
Young archer, a rock will always be a rock, no matter what you happen to call it.
However, the demons seek to drive you off your course.
Be wary.
are there still only two demons here?
I believe there are three now.
One more by the name of link.
what
wait I am a demon?
This is only my opinion on the subject.
Can I get a list of all known demons
Circle, Dawn, and i guess Me
The potential demon speaks the truth.
Helper elaborates on why he calls some players "demons". He explains that demons are individuals who attempt to drive the players off course and presumably hinder their progression through the ARG. He also reveals that there are now three demons within the Internet Detectives - the players CircleHunter, Dawn, and ADULT_LINK. However, Helper admits that he labels individuals as demons solely based on his opinion, so this classification may not be as objective as players first believed.
I will allow one last question from the rude one.
But only to give him a chance to redeem himself.
What is the goal of your current journey?
He has not redeemed himself.
Saw that coming.
this revelation surprises no one
I stated in the beginning, and throughout my replies, that I still no longer have my body, and am in search of it.
Helper, what was your last word of advice?
Remember that, while you change events in the past, the future may also contact you. Also, the rude one is very rude, and also easily intimidated at the mention of their past. This goes for your member, and theirs.
I think that statement sets us at even odds, the one who calls themself Mugen.
Helper and the player Mugen Kagemaru continue bickering. However, he leaves the players with a warning - though they are currently interacting with the past, individuals from the future may also contact them. This is possibly referencing the message from the modern-day 2015 Doug found on YSHDT.com. A full archive of this conversation can be found below:
Chat with Helper
[10:03:07 AM] *** Helper joined. ***
[10:03:15 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: !!!
[10:03:26 AM] Helper: Hello adventurers.
[10:03:36 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: hi helper
[10:04:06 AM] Helper: I would be pleased to know if you've found any leads on the whereabouts of my hat.
[10:05:19 AM] Wolfcat: I believe we know who has your hat, but we haven't been able to contact him yet.
[10:06:12 AM] Helper: I see.
[10:06:18 AM] Grey: Helper! You're back!
[10:06:33 AM] Helper: Hello, tactician!
[10:06:43 AM] Archery 2000: hey helper!
[10:06:46 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: so helper
[10:06:51 AM] Archery 2000: way to go! first thing I see when I wake up ^^
[10:06:53 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: any luck getting your body back?
[10:07:42 AM] Mando 寒山: Yo yo yo
[10:07:48 AM] Helper: I have not, sadly.
[10:08:02 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: aw
[10:08:09 AM] Mando 寒山: What's up helpman
[10:08:43 AM] Helper: Not my spirits, sadly.
[10:09:01 AM] Archery 2000: did something happen?
[10:09:21 AM] Mando 寒山: I have some free bodies if you want any
[10:09:23 AM] Helper: I do not have a body.
[10:10:00 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: any way we could help?
[10:10:27 AM] Helper: I do not see how, adventurer.
[10:10:40 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: darn
[10:11:02 AM] Grey: How will we get your hat back to you once we find it?
[10:11:02 AM] Mando 寒山: Where's your body now
[10:11:05 AM] Helper: However, I may have some information you might need during your future endeavors.
[10:11:13 AM] Archery 2000: and that might be?
[10:11:18 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: mando, not the time
[10:11:23 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: we can explain later
[10:11:45 AM] Mando 寒山: Sure, lay it on us
[10:11:54 AM] Helper: I do not know, adventurer. If I knew where my body was, I would be in possession of it.
[10:12:15 AM] Archery 2000: helper, what is the information you have for us?
[10:13:42 AM] Helper: The one you call mason is still alive.
[10:13:59 AM] Archery 2000: is he in trouble?
[10:14:09 AM] Helper: Absolutely not.
[10:14:20 AM] Helper: He happens to be doing nothing.
[10:14:32 AM] Eve Sim: That's good to know.
[10:14:41 AM] Grey: thank goodness he's alive
[10:14:46 AM] Archery 2000: is he unable to do anything? or is it his choice to do nothing?
[10:15:00 AM] Helper: I imagine it is his choice.
[10:15:08 AM] Eve Sim: I have a question.
[10:15:21 AM] Helper: Yes, adventurer?
[10:15:46 AM] Eve Sim: Do you know if "The Vile Man" will be back soon?
[10:16:21 AM] Oceanstuck: quickly refreshes yshdt thread out of curiosity
[10:16:32 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: ocean, helper is back!
[10:16:40 AM] Helper: I do not know of which vile man you speak.
[10:16:44 AM] Oceanstuck: finds an image with the words "azure rebirth" hidden in it and moogen flipping his shit
[10:16:45 AM] Archery 2000: patrem
[10:16:45 AM] Eve Sim: Patrem
[10:16:57 AM] Oceanstuck: o hai helper
[10:17:35 AM] Helper: His actions are far outside what I will ever be able to perceive.
[10:17:47 AM] Helper: So no.
[10:17:58 AM] Eve Sim: Ok, thank you.
[10:18:02 AM] Mando 寒山: Oh, I got my internet back. Cool
[10:18:24 AM] Mando 寒山: Okay so does this Azure Rebirth stuff have anything to do with whatever forum Mugen made or is this a coincidence
[10:19:00 AM] Helper: Azure Rebirth?
[10:19:16 AM] Oceanstuck: shrugs thats what it said
[10:19:33 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Helper, im not sure how we could explain it to you without confusing you
[10:19:40 AM] Archery 2000: helper, do you know how our friend Doug is?
[10:19:45 AM] Grey: It was hidden in a clue we found.
[10:20:02 AM] Archery 2000: so azure rebirth was hidden in eyes
[10:20:07 AM] Helper: I do not know of any Azure Rebirth.
[10:20:11 AM] Oceanstuck: whats this azure rebirth thing mean anyway
[10:20:17 AM] Oceanstuck: those of you who actually know
[10:20:43 AM] *** Oceanstuck added Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙) ***
[10:20:52 AM | Removed 10:21:10 AM] Archery 2000: This message has been removed.
[10:20:52 AM] Helper: Doug is, as far as I know, still in his prison.
[10:21:02 AM] Archery 2000: I see, is there anything we can do to help him?
[10:21:03 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: his prison?
[10:21:23 AM] Helper: The fishery.
[10:21:27 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: ah.
[10:21:29 AM] Oceanstuck: describe the fishery
[10:21:38 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Helper did you get my message earlier?
[10:21:44 AM] Helper: My memories are still a little fuzzy.
[10:21:55 AM] Oceanstuck: try the best you can
[10:22:00 AM] Helper: It seemed to be a run down building.
[10:22:13 AM] Helper: I do not know how else to describe it.
[10:22:18 AM] Oceanstuck: oh
[10:22:20 AM] Oceanstuck: well you tried
[10:22:31 AM] Helper: I have not gotten your message, adventurer.
[10:22:38 AM] Archery 2000: is there anything we can do to help doug?
[10:22:46 AM] Helper: For I am not in possession of my hat.
[10:22:58 AM] Helper: I am no longer a messenger.
[10:23:01 AM] Mando 寒山: [10:21 AM] Helper: <<< It seemed to be a run down building.I do not know how else to describe it.Are there any defining characteristics you can remember? Cars, a sign, etc.
[10:23:02 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Helper, check your Private Messages on here and the forum
[10:23:06 AM] Oceanstuck: hey has anyone asked about that image with a bunch of our states of residence on it
[10:23:09 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): The message is for you
[10:23:13 AM] Helper: There were no cars or signs.
[10:23:27 AM] Mando 寒山: How did you know it was a fishery
[10:23:27 AM] Helper: It was near a forested area, I believe.
[10:23:28 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: the one who we believe to have your had has not been in contact with us for a while
[10:23:50 AM] Helper: Because it was a fishery, adventurer!
[10:24:08 AM] Helper: This is most odd.
[10:24:15 AM] Archery 2000: what is?
[10:24:15 AM] Oceanstuck: helper i suggest you try to cut down on the tautologies
[10:24:18 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: what is?
[10:24:23 AM] Helper: You have gotten messages, yes?
[10:24:33 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): No
[10:24:37 AM] Archery 2000: supposedly from you?
[10:24:38 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: from whom?
[10:24:58 AM] Helper: None whatsoever? Not even a video, picture, or hint?
[10:25:12 AM] Oceanstuck: what kind of messages are we talking
[10:25:17 AM] Helper: None other than the messenger, adventurer.
[10:25:18 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Nothing we could consider as such, no.
[10:25:30 AM] Helper: I have just listed them, heroine.
[10:25:39 AM] Oceanstuck: oh
[10:25:42 AM] Oceanstuck: heroine, huh
[10:25:47 AM] Helper: This is most odd indeed.
[10:25:47 AM] Oceanstuck: i like the sound of that
[10:25:50 AM] Oceanstuck: ^.^
[10:25:50 AM] Grey: Do you mean the videos with that weird shadow?
[10:25:55 AM] Archery 2000: I suppose some could have received messages?
[10:25:59 AM] Wolfcat: Do you mean, 'M'? Are they our Messenger?
[10:26:10 AM] Helper: The one in possession of the hat can share messages.
[10:26:17 AM] Oceanstuck: mason?
[10:26:22 AM] Oceanstuck: huh
[10:26:26 AM] Archery 2000: you have been quite active for the past few days
[10:26:28 AM] Oceanstuck: kinda weird youd say that
[10:26:33 AM] Oceanstuck: considering hes gone quiet on us
[10:26:38 AM] Helper: I do not know what the messenger has sent you, or what they call themselves.
[10:26:53 AM] Oceanstuck: how would we contact this messenger
[10:26:53 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Can you find out?
[10:27:14 AM] Archery 2000: would this count as a message? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r4PMimSF7s
[10:27:15 AM] Archery 2000: ?
[10:27:34 AM] Helper: Of course not, they are messages for you, not I!
[10:27:45 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: ....hwat
[10:28:01 AM] Archery 2000: was it sent by you?
[10:28:36 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): I have sent messages, Helper. Messages addressed to you. Did you receive them?
[10:29:07 AM] Helper: I do not understand your tongue.
[10:29:17 AM] Oceanstuck: he sent you shit
[10:29:21 AM] Helper: I am no longer the messenger.
[10:29:23 AM] Oceanstuck: he wants to know if you got it
[10:29:39 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): They are not for you to pass along
[10:29:51 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): They are for you to peruse
[10:29:57 AM] Grey: I believe it's clear helper hasn't gotten anything
[10:29:59 AM] Helper: The messenger has gotten them. You are trying my patience, adventurer, I have explained such.
[10:30:19 AM] Archery 2000: my apologies helper, we have been rather rude hosts
[10:30:23 AM] Kidpichu: hi ^-^
[10:30:23 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Guys, lets calm down with all of the questions
[10:30:25 AM] Oceanstuck: sry
[10:30:28 AM] Oceanstuck: hi pichu
[10:30:43 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): It is my belief that I am not correctly wording my question. I am trying to correct this problem.
[10:31:01 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Oh also helper, I'm very sorry for my persistence last time you were here, i did not mean to come off as impatient
[10:31:30 AM] Helper: I understand your question, rude one. I am not an idiot.
[10:31:41 AM] Oceanstuck: welp
[10:31:45 AM] Grey: Helper, if I may ask, how can we get your hat to you once we've found it?
[10:32:10 AM] Helper: The one who owns the hat is the messenger.
[10:32:21 AM] Oceanstuck: how can we contact the messenger
[10:32:21 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Um, let me try this. Uh, Helper? Did the Messenger give you any messages from me?
[10:32:24 AM] Archery 2000: we have to get him to deliver it to you?
[10:32:26 AM] Helper: The messenger may relay messages across time and space.
[10:32:36 AM] Helper: You simply give me a message.
[10:32:43 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: I am very confused by all of this
[10:32:50 AM] Archery 2000: I see
[10:32:56 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: so when we get your hat, we have to use the hat to bring the hat to you?
[10:33:05 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): I wonder if that's the point Thorin
[10:33:06 AM] Oceanstuck: pfp
[10:33:19 AM] Helper: I have not gotten any messages, adventurer.
[10:33:27 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): There we go
[10:33:34 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Did it right
[10:33:36 AM] Helper: The messenger gets the messages. They relay the messages.
[10:33:45 AM] Archery 2000: can they choose not to relay the messages?
[10:33:46 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: :^)
[10:33:48 AM] Helper: I have spoken such three times now.
[10:33:48 AM] Oceanstuck: how do we give them messages to relay
[10:34:06 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): You did not speak sense so we did not understand
[10:34:12 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Oi
[10:34:13 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: mugen
[10:34:15 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: chill
[10:34:17 AM] Oceanstuck: nah i think that was just you
[10:34:21 AM] Grey: I do believe we are being a bit repetitive.
[10:34:22 AM] Oceanstuck: shot
[10:34:26 AM] Helper: It is the job of the messanger to do such things as giving you chances to relay. I am not he.
[10:34:28 AM] Wolfcat: Mugen stop being rude : /
[10:34:33 AM] Oceanstuck: dammit
[10:34:37 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: Can we focus on something more productive
[10:34:43 AM] Archery 2000: Helper, can the messenger choose not to relay the message?
[10:34:51 AM] Helper: Yes.
[10:34:52 AM] Oceanstuck: is there anything we could do to get him to let us send stuff
[10:34:58 AM | Edited 10:35:05 AM] Archery 2000: should we trust the current messenger?
[10:35:08 AM] Helper: I do not know whom it is.
[10:35:14 AM] Helper: You claim to know.
[10:35:29 AM] Grey: We believe Mason has the hat
[10:35:34 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: i believe his name is "mason" but we are not in contact with him
[10:35:38 AM] Helper: Then he is the messenger.
[10:35:41 AM] Grey: and is being chased by some sort of Shadow
[10:35:45 AM] Oceanstuck: how do we gain contact with him
[10:35:53 AM] Helper: I do not know.
[10:35:55 AM] Oceanstuck: aw
[10:35:59 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Hmmm
[10:36:04 AM] Helper: For I, once again, am not the messenger.
[10:36:21 AM] Oceanstuck: welp
[10:36:25 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: lets let soe of the other people ask some questions, don't want to be rude and hog all of the question time
[10:36:34 AM] Oceanstuck: ok
[10:36:37 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: what's the meaning of the image you posted in the thread?
[10:37:21 AM] Helper: I have not given you any image.
[10:37:29 AM] Eve Sim: I understand helper. I'm sorry for the barrage by the others, we're not entirely organized at the moment
[10:37:37 AM] Oceanstuck: spirk, hes not the one posting in the thread
[10:37:41 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: oh
[10:37:44 AM] Oceanstuck: eve were never organized
[10:37:44 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: well shit
[10:37:45 AM] Grey: Told ya so
[10:37:46 AM] Archery 2000: Helper, is there any meaning when you call us hero/heroes/heroine?
[10:37:46 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Our communication skills are not very advanced.
[10:38:01 AM | Edited 10:38:07 AM] Archery 2000: or is it merely interchangeable with adventurer?
[10:38:23 AM] Helper: Young archer, a rock will always be a rock, no matter what you happen to call it.
[10:38:48 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Helper, I've been wondering. why were you calling some of us demons?
[10:38:51 AM] Helper: However, the demons seek to drive you off your course.
[10:38:56 AM] Helper: Be wary.
[10:39:07 AM] Archery 2000: are there still only two demons here?
[10:39:39 AM] Helper: I believe there are three now.
[10:39:50 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: any idea who the third one is?
[10:39:53 AM] Helper: One more by the name of link.
[10:39:57 AM] Oceanstuck: !!
[10:39:57 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: how can we recognize them?
[10:39:57 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: what
[10:40:03 AM] Oceanstuck: hwat
[10:40:06 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: wait I am a demon?
[10:40:10 AM] Archery 2000: so ADULT LINK is a demon?
[10:40:11 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Thorin is a demon? What?
[10:40:27 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: I'm not sure how i feel about this.
[10:40:28 AM] Oceanstuck: its because i made an awful injoke about him isnt it
[10:40:30 AM] Helper: This is only my opinion on the subject.
[10:40:40 AM] Oceanstuck: wait
[10:40:43 AM] Mando 寒山: Can I get a list of all known demons
[10:40:49 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Mando
[10:40:50 AM] Oceanstuck: the other two demons, are they the same ones from before?
[10:40:57 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Circle, Dawn, and i guess Me
[10:41:06 AM] Oceanstuck: yeah but circle and dawn arent here
[10:41:16 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Oh that is true.
[10:41:19 AM] Helper: The potential demon speaks the truth.
[10:41:19 AM] Eve Sim: Ocean, it's doesn't matter
[10:41:19 AM] Oceanstuck: so im not sure if hes referring to them
[10:41:26 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: wait
[10:41:31 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: ocean is a potential demon?
[10:41:40 AM] Eve Sim: No guys Link is
[10:41:42 AM] Betrayed in the Octagon: I think he means you
[10:41:46 AM] Helper: No, you.
[10:41:47 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: oh
[10:41:49 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: alright
[10:41:51 AM] Oceanstuck: \(think)
[10:42:07 AM] Eve Sim: Seriously, Helper. I apologize deeply.
[10:42:11 AM] Archery 2000: Helper, I recall that the last time you spoke to us, you mentioned that people don't simply become demons
[10:42:13 AM] Oceanstuck: [10:41 AM] Helper: <<< No, you.im lost who do you mean by "you"
[10:42:20 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Eve knock it off
[10:42:28 AM] Archery 2000: No you was referring to link
[10:42:33 AM] Oceanstuck: ok
[10:42:37 AM | Edited 10:42:47 AM] Archery 2000: why is it that Link may now be a demon even though he wasn't previously
[10:42:45 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: well i mean
[10:42:50 AM] Helper: You ask him.
[10:42:51 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: i had been asking if i was one
[10:42:54 AM] Oceanstuck: maybe he just couldnt tell the first time
[10:42:57 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: and i ended up being called impatient
[10:42:58 AM | Edited 10:43:56 AM] Archery 2000: helper, being a demon is a matter of choice?
[10:44:02 AM] Helper: If that is all, I will be taking my leave of you.
[10:44:12 AM | Edited 10:44:43 AM] Oceanstuck: wait
[10:44:20 AM] Grey: I have one more question if that's alright
[10:44:21 AM] Archery 2000: helper, is being a demon a matter of choice?
[10:44:25 AM | Edited 10:44:33 AM] Helper: I would take an aspirin if I had hands.
[10:44:26 AM] Oceanstuck: me too
[10:44:45 AM] Eve Sim: Thank you helper.
[10:44:46 AM | Edited 10:44:56 AM] Archery 2000: Helper, are you in pain?
[10:44:58 AM] Helper: Yes, being a demon is a matter of choice.
[10:45:06 AM] Oceanstuck: how so
[10:45:13 AM] Oceanstuck: define this choice
[10:45:26 AM] Helper: Simply listening to all of you has given me considerable pain in my skull.
[10:45:32 AM] Archery 2000: My apologies
[10:45:35 AM] Oceanstuck: sry
[10:45:40 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: sorry about that helper.
[10:45:47 AM | Edited 10:46:15 AM] Archery 2000: I hope you do not hold it against us, we are just surprised at a second opportunity to speak to you
[10:46:05 AM] Grey: okay, now I have two questions
[10:46:14 AM] Eve Sim: Grey, he's leaving
[10:46:21 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: we really need to improve our communication skills, and decide what to say instead of barraging you with questions.
[10:46:26 AM] Oceanstuck: yeah
[10:46:37 AM] Grey: Yes, but I'm wondering why he has a headache if he's dead.
[10:46:43 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: he is a spirit
[10:46:50 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: he has a ghostly headache
[10:46:54 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: or so i would imagine
[10:46:55 AM] Archery 2000: helper, is there any final advice you can give us?
[10:47:00 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Spirits feel pain too guys
[10:47:00 AM] Eve Sim: ^
[10:47:04 AM] Oceanstuck: yeah that
[10:47:15 AM] Oceanstuck: lol link ninjad you
[10:47:20 AM] Helper: The level of idiocy has reached paranormal levels.
[10:47:26 AM] Eve Sim: ^^^^^^
[10:47:30 AM] Oceanstuck: sounds about normal
[10:47:31 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Sorry helper
[10:47:41 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Anyway
[10:47:43 AM] Archery 2000: Sorry helper, but I still have to ask, is there any final advice you can give us?
[10:47:48 AM] Grey: It's a fact that the larger a group is, the lower their IQ gets.
[10:47:59 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: everyone shh
[10:48:04 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Grey has one more question yes?
[10:48:04 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: please
[10:48:10 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: im starting to get a headache too
[10:48:19 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: and i imagine that Helpers is way larger
[10:48:25 AM] Helper: I will answer the tactician's last question.
[10:48:34 AM] Helper: And give one last piece of advice.
[10:49:30 AM] Oceanstuck: leans in to listen closely
[10:49:46 AM] Oceanstuck: which is kinda pointless since this is all text
[10:50:43 AM] Grey: Recently we've seen that the group of people who imprisoned Doug have found where some of us reside. I just want to know, who's still safe?
[10:51:55 AM] Helper: Whomever they cannot get to. While the group may know your location, they might not have the means to get to it.
[10:52:22 AM] Archery 2000: and the advice?
[10:52:27 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): May I ask one final question before you give your advice?
[10:52:33 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: i believe that was the advice archery
[10:52:42 AM] Oceanstuck: too late moogs
[10:52:49 AM] Helper: I would protect your mailing addresses though. Just in case my hat is used for nefarious deeds.
[10:53:13 AM] Helper: I will allow one last question from the rude one.
[10:53:29 AM] Helper: But only to give him a chance to redeem himself.
[10:53:42 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): What is the goal of your current journey?
[10:53:59 AM] Helper: He has not redeemed himself.
[10:53:59 AM] *** Stevey "Wolfe" Freeman gasp ***
[10:54:02 AM] Stevey "Wolfe" Freeman: helper
[10:54:08 AM] Grey: Saw that coming.
[10:54:10 AM] Oceanstuck: this revelation surprises no one
[10:54:13 AM] Stevey "Wolfe" Freeman: My friend! :D
[10:54:26 AM] Oceanstuck: LE GASP
[10:54:40 AM] Eve Sim: Helper, what was your last word of advice?
[10:54:45 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Well helper, i hope youquest to get you body back is successful, we shall continue to search for and regain your hat to you!
[10:54:49 AM] Oceanstuck: dont give your mailing addresses
[10:54:51 AM] Helper: I stated in the beginning, and throughout my replies, that I still no longer have my body, and am in search of it.
[10:54:51 AM | Edited 10:55:12 AM] Archery 2000: yes, if you've said your advice, could you repeat it?
[10:55:22 AM] Helper: I have not stated it yet.
[10:55:24 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): The question was to clarify this. I thank you for it
[10:55:34 AM] Helper: I am thinking up some good sage advice.
[10:55:35 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Your advice, please?
[10:55:41 AM] Archery 2000: haha, we're all ears
[10:55:56 AM | Edited 10:55:58 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Helper you have the greatest personality
[10:56:00 AM] Oceanstuck: i like you helper
[10:56:10 AM] Grey: Why does Mugen's comments read like a Phoenix Wright cross examination.
[10:56:25 AM] Oceanstuck: PFFPT
[10:56:48 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): Because I'm not rude, I am merely not intimidated.
[10:56:55 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: >_<
[10:56:58 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: stfu the rude one
[10:57:00 AM] Oceanstuck: hahahahahahaha
[10:57:01 AM] Mando 寒山: Not mutually exclusive duderino
[10:57:01 AM] Wolfcat: Nah you're pretty rude
[10:58:39 AM] Helper: Remember that, while you change events in the past, the future may also contact you. Also, the rude one is very rude, and also easily intimidated at the mention of their past. This goes for your member, and theirs.
[10:58:59 AM] Archery 2000: theirs?
[10:59:04 AM] Archery 2000: oh
[10:59:07 AM] Archery 2000: thank you
[10:59:18 AM] Oceanstuck: huh
[10:59:20 AM] Wolfcat: Thank you very much, Helper.
[10:59:23 AM] Archery 2000: again, sorry for the badgering
[10:59:25 AM] Grey: Thank you Helper.
[10:59:30 AM] ₳ḎUL₸_ⱢINĶ: Thank you for the sageful advice helper, i hope you get your body soon
[10:59:44 AM] Helper: I think that statement sets us at even odds, the one who calls themself Mugen.
[10:59:54 AM] Mugen Kagemaru (W♔♙): That past belongs to another. He may be connected to me, and it was he who was angered by the remider
[11:00:01 AM] Oceanstuck: bullshit
[11:00:01 AM] *** Helper has left ***
Helper
"The level of idiocy has reached paranormal levels."
Back on Within Hubris, various players began sending Patrem questions via PM's. Unfortunately, he rarely, if ever, responded to them. However, on March 15th, 2015, Patrem finally returned - likely due to the "New Wave Bossa Nova" finally taking effect.
/Patrem\
Group: Canon Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 08:35 PM Post #379
I am in the midst of my work child, what is it that you must call on me in such a place?
Spirkiroid
Group: Players
Member: #12
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 08:39 PM Post #380
hey dude
can we get a selfie
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 08:44 PM Post #381
Do you think you are worthy of my visage, child?
Mugen Kagemaru
Group: Players
Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 08:47 PM Post #382
>implying that they care
Hah. Ha ha, funny.
Come now. Don't be shy. That's my girlfriend's department.
Stevean2
Group: Players
Member: #605
Joined: February 18, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 08:48 PM Post #383
A majority of us have contributed to this avertion of chaos. Found multiple truths and therefore aided you in your work... so yes...
or alternatively...
don't be shy!
Rafal
Group: Players
Member: #184
Joined: October 9, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 08:53 PM Post #384
And if you think us not worthy of your visage, you still have deemed us at least somewhat worthy of your time based upon your actions.
If you decline to show, perhaps you could still do us the honor of telling us something.
ihatesigningupforstufflikethis
Group: Players
Member: #154
Joined: September 16, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 09:00 PM Post #385
patrem i bet yr cute
/Patrem\
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Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 09:40 PM Post #387
You have all amused me greatly. So despite requesting in such a childish manner, I may grant you the privilege
of a glimpse at my current form. However, this may take time, as capturing and sending a depiction of it from
where I currently dwell is a task of great complexity. Just as the method in which I dwell is that of complexity, and often is the cause of disrepair in electrical devices.
All this aside, is there anything you request at this time children, or shall I return to my work?
The players ask Patrem for a selfie. Surprisingly, he obliges - though he claims it will take some time as his current form and location corrupt electronic devices. In the meantime, he offers to answer some of the players' questions.
archery2000
Group: Players
Member: #51
Joined: August 11, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 09:45 PM Post #388
Hey Patrem,
Why do you keep ignoring my PMs? Am I asking the wrong questions?
Stevean2
Group: Players
Member: #605
Joined: February 18, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 09:51 PM Post #389
On what we believe is Helper's channel "M" on Youtube.. there was a shadow at the end of his latest video, do you know what it is?
archery2000
Group: Players
Member: #51
Joined: August 11, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 09:59 PM Post #390
Also, what are demons and how do you become one? Can you stop being one?
The players ask Patrem why he's been ignoring their PM's. They also ask him about the shadowy figure seen at the end of the video "R". Expecting Patrem to respond in his usual condescending way, the player Stevey begins mocking him in the Internet Detectives Skype group, writing up the following mock response: "Shadow's come in many forms child. Maybe your primative eyes misinterpreted unimiportant information as something of siginificance.". Shortly after this, however...
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 10:03 PM Post #391
Shadow's come in many forms child. Maybe your primative eyes misinterpreted unimiportant information as something of siginificance.
Also chide me not should I be sans response of your tedious masked requests, I give each deep observation prior to action.
However those that needn't require said observation to begin with often do not warrant my attention for I am
quite busy and time truly is finite, even for one such as I.
Stevean2
Group: Players
Member: #605
Joined: February 18, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 10:07 PM Post #392
I said this as a joke to my friends in our chat a few moments ago...
... how did you...?
GreyouTT
Group: Players
Member: #27
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 15 2015, 10:12 PM Post #393
What is the group attempting to do at the Fishery? What exactly do they plan to do with Doug?
Oceanstuck
Group: Players
Member: #595
Joined: February 3, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 10:13 PM Post #394
im here guys. hello
ok i have a quick question. what are the defining characteristics of a demon? shits come up a bit in a few conversations and i think we should probably get that sorted out
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 10:48 PM Post #395
... how did you...?
I am always watching you brats, for it is unwise to leave children unattended.
As for the place of worship, my children are simply attempting to better themselves for the coming times.
As for douglas, I have stated before what shall become of him is unchangeable as I have spoken previously and
I have no reason to speak of what is currently happening to him, so I shall not.
I know nothing of these "Demons" of which you speak. Why must you pry me of such foolish imaginings, what next? Shall you beseech me of the monsters beneath the place in which you rest?
Patrem responds using the exact same mock phrase posted by the player Stevey, revealing that he is capable of observing the players' private conversations on different websites. He also explains that he has not answered many of the players' PM's because he views them as weak attempts to squeeze more information out of him. In regards to the players' other questions, Patrem's unwilling to divulge any more information about Doug. He also claims to not know anything about the "demons" mentioned by Helper and he chides the players for asking about such foolish things.
Back in the Internet Detectives Skype group, the players begin concocting a plan to capture Patrem using their Ocarina powers, writing the following: "Since Patrem is the leader of the cult we should capture him". Just like before, Patrem witnesses this message and responds on Within Hubris:
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 15 2015, 11:35 PM Post #397
we should capture him
I would be delighted if you would speak more of these grandiose propositions. Please, if you honestly believe
you carry knowledge not of my own understanding, do enlightened me. For surely you and your fellow "Detectives"
are supremely powerful beings that I should not trifle with.
uggc://ibpnebb.pbz/v/f0FHLqCjLMXO
GreyouTT
Group: Players
Member: #27
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 12:08 AM Post #402
Good to know higher beings are still capable of sarcasm.
But since you asked, I'll tell you: We may not be powerful beings, but you should never count us out. We have a power of our own.
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 16 2015, 12:29 AM Post #403
Then try and wield this power child, see what it gets you in return. If you have some plan to "catch" me,
I would be most pleased to see you execute it.
GreyouTT
Group: Players
Member: #27
Joined: August 10, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 01:05 AM Post #408
Tempting, but I think we'll save that for later.
For now though, I think it's time us detectives fell off of your radar for a while.
Edited by GreyouTT, Mar 16 2015, 01:22 AM.
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 16 2015, 01:38 AM Post #409
Do you think you have sort of control over me? Do you even understand the power you attempt to wield?
Look upon your foe, and kneel.
Patrem scoffs at the players and dares them to attempt their plan. Instead, the players submit the "Stone Mask" and the "Gibdo Mask" in an attempt to hide their private conversations from him. Unfortunately, this has no effect. In response, Patrem finally posts his selfie - though it seems to he heavily corrupted.
Stevean2
Group: Players
Member: #605
Joined: February 18, 2015
Mar 16 2015, 01:46 AM Post #410
More Technical issues.. huh?
Mugen Kagemaru
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Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 01:59 AM Post #411
Pigma Dengar? Is that you?
archery2000
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Member: #51
Joined: August 11, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 03:39 AM Post #413
My word, you're the only handsomest ethereal entity I have ever set my eyes on, what a lovely complexion you have!
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 16 2015, 03:50 AM Post #414
My true intent was to show you the form I currently reside in. However the power radiated from my own presence,
and the complexity of delivering such a thing to this place resulted in showing nothing more than my essence, and
some scrambled remains. Pity, the sight of my form would have sent you all into quite a bit of turmoil.
archery2000
Group: Players
Member: #51
Joined: August 11, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 03:52 AM Post #415
and the complexity of delivering such a thing to this place resulted in showing nothing more than my essence, and
Is the face found in the bottom right corner a remnant of the original image?
/Patrem\
Group: Characters
Member: #609
Joined: February 19, 2015
Mar 16 2015, 03:54 AM Post #416
Yes child.
Patrem confirms the the face seen overlaying parts of the image are remnants of the original selfie before his essence corrupted the file. Interestingly, he notes that the appearance of his true face would cause the players a great deal of turmoil for some reason...
/Patrem\
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Mar 16 2015, 04:05 AM Post #418
I found it quite amusing, as it always is, but most certainly it is when you think you can use your toys on me.
/Patrem\
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Mar 16 2015, 04:20 AM Post #421
I will answer but one final question, I have many things I must attend to and have no time for the incessant babbling of children.
archery2000
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Mar 16 2015, 04:26 AM Post #422
How can we can contact Mason ourselves? If we are unable to, could you kindly put us in contact with him?
/Patrem\
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Mar 16 2015, 04:35 AM Post #423
Mason is a foolish child, there is no need for you to contact him. However I shall tell you that he is currently within his own residence. There is more to know of him, but it shall surely come to you in time, you are not infants and I shan't spoon feed you.
Now I shall depart, as this child shall soon awaken and I still have tasks to address.
Patrem informs the players that there is currently no need for them to contact Mason. He also claims that Mason is currently at home, implying that he's safe for the time being. He also claims that "this child" shall soon awaken, though who exactly this is referring to is unknown. This full conversation is archived below:
Chat with Patrem
/Patrem\ 9:35 PM: "I am in the midst of my work child, what is it that you must call on me in such a place?"
Spirkiroid 9:39 PM: "hey dude can we get a selfie"
/Patrem\ 9:44 PM: "Do you think you are worthy of my visage, child?"
Mugen Kagemaru 9:47 PM: "Hah. Ha ha, funny. Come now. Don't be shy. That's my girlfriend's department."
Stevey 9:48 PM: "A majority of us have contributed to this avertion of chaos. Found multiple truths and therefore aided you in your work... so yes... or alternatively... don't be shy!"
Rafal 9:53 PM: "And if you think us not worthy of your visage, you still have deemed us at least somewhat worthy of your time based upon your actions. If you decline to show, perhaps you could still do us the honor of telling us something."
ihatesigningupforstufflikethis 10:00 PM: "patrem i bet yr cute"
GreyouTT 10:01 PM: "WELL, WELL, WELL. You actually posted. Now that you're here, I think it's time we got some things out in the open. For example, you seem to be sticking to PMs quite a bit there my inter-dimensional friend. Why so secretive?"
/Patrem\ 10:40 PM: "You have all amused me greatly. So despite requesting in such a childish manner, I may grant you the privilege of a glimpse at my current form. However, this may take time, as capturing and sending a depiction of it from where I currently dwell is a task of great complexity. Just as the method in which I dwell is that of complexity, and often is the cause of disrepair in electrical devices. All this aside, is there anything you request at this time children, or shall I return to my work?"
Archery 10:45 PM: "Hey Patrem, Why do you keep ignoring my PMs? Am I asking the wrong questions?"
Stevey 10:51 PM: "On what we believe is Helper's channel "M" on Youtube.. there was a shadow at the end of his latest video, do you know what it is?"
Archery 10:59 PM: "Also, what are demons and how do you become one? Can you stop being one?"
/Patrem\ 11:03 PM: "Shadow's come in many forms child. Maybe your primative eyes misinterpreted unimiportant information as something of siginificance. Also chide me not should I be sans response of your tedious masked requests, I give each deep observation prior to action. However those that needn't require said observation to begin with often do not warrant my attention for I am quite busy and time truly is finite, even for one such as I."
Stevey 11:07 PM: "I said this as a joke to my friends in our chat a few moments ago... ... how did you...?"
GreyouTT 11:12 PM: "What is the group attempting to do at the Fishery? What exactly do they plan to do with Doug?"
Oceanstuck 11:13 PM: "im here guys. hello ok i have a quick question. what are the defining characteristics of a demon? shits come up a bit in a few conversations and i think we should probably get that sorted out"
/Patrem\ 11:48 PM: "I am always watching you brats, for it is unwise to leave children unattended. As for the place of worship, my children are simply attempting to better themselves for the coming times. As for douglas, I have stated before what shall become of him is unchangeable as I have spoken previously and I have no reason to speak of what is currently happening to him, so I shall not."
/Patrem\ 11:13 PM: "I know nothing of these "Demons" of which you speak. Why must you pry me of such foolish imaginings, what next? Shall you beseech me of the monsters beneath the place in which you rest?"
Mugen Kagemaru 11:53 PM: "Someone talked about demons and we're asking in case it becomes relevant. Better to look into red herrings than to ignore the right trail when it's revealed."
((Patrem begins quoting players' messages from Skype and responding to them in his posts. These quoted messages will be italicized.))
/Patrem\ 12:35 AM: "Since Patrem is the leader of the cult we should capture him"
/Patrem\ 12:35 AM: "I would be delighted if you would speak more of these grandiose propositions. Please, if you honestly believe you carry knowledge not of my own understanding, do enlightened me. For surely you and your fellow "Detectives" are supremely powerful beings that I should not trifle with."
/Patrem\ 12:35 AM: ((A distorted audio file is posted)) 
Stevey 1:00 AM: "We're the most powerful thing since god my friend. We clearly have no need of these petty games..."
Archery 1:02 AM: "Ignore his insolence, forgive us father, for we have sinned..."
GreyouTT 1:08 AM: "Good to know higher beings are still capable of sarcasm. But since you asked, I'll tell you: We may not be powerful beings, but you should never count us out. We have a power of our own."
/Patrem\ 1:29 AM: "Then try and wield this power child, see what it gets you in return. If you have some plan to "catch" me, I would be most pleased to see you execute it."
GreyouTT 2:05 AM: "Tempting, but I think we'll save that for later. For now though, I think it's time us detectives fell off of your radar for a while."
GreyouTT 2:05 AM: ((The "Stone Mask" and "Gibdo Mask" are both submitted))
/Patrem\ 2:38 AM: "Do you think you have sort of control over me? Do you even understand the power you attempt to wield? Look upon your foe, and kneel."
/Patrem\ 2:38 AM: ((Patrem posts a photo of himself though it is incredibly distorted)) 
Stevey 2:46 AM: "More Technical issues.. huh?"
Archery 4:39 AM: "My word, you're the only handsomest ethereal entity I have ever set my eyes on, what a lovely complexion you have!"
/Patrem\ 4:50 AM: "My true intent was to show you the form I currently reside in. However the power radiated from my own presence, and the complexity of delivering such a thing to this place resulted in showing nothing more than my essence, and some scrambled remains. Pity, the sight of my form would have sent you all into quite a bit of turmoil."
Archery 4:52 AM: "Is the face found in the bottom right corner a remnant of the original image?"
/Patrem\ 4:54 AM: "Yes child."
Archery 4:56 AM: "Apologies about the comments earlier regarding capturing you. On a more serious note, is there any way we can contact Mason, or could you kindly put us in contact with him?"
/Patrem\ 5:05 AM: "I found it quite amusing, as it always is, but most certainly it is when you think you can use your toys on me."
Archery 5:10 AM: "Amusing it might be, but the statement is true, isn't it. You aren't asking us to cower in fear or kneel before you unlike before. If you do not mind, could you answer a few questions we have, including the prior question?"
Helix 5:12 AM: "Previously I've messaged you a couple of questions though I wasn't sure if it was something you could answer. In /notes, it is said that two of us must die. Is there a reason for this 'sacrifice'? What exactly is "her will"? Is /notes written by doug or you? And, if I may boldly ask again, are you against or for the idea of humans like us ascending?"
/Patrem\ 5:20 AM: "I will answer but one final question, I have many things I must attend to and have no time for the incessant babbling of children."
Archery 5:26 AM: "How can we can contact Mason ourselves? If we are unable to, could you kindly put us in contact with him?"
/Patrem\ 5:35 AM: "Mason is a foolish child, there is no need for you to contact him. However I shall tell you that he is currently within his own residence. There is more to know of him, but it shall surely come to you in time, you are not infants and I shan't spoon feed you. Now I shall depart, as this child shall soon awaken and I still have tasks to address."
On March 16th, 2015, Patrem finally responded to some of the players' PM's. Though the full context of this conversation was not archived, it is known that Patrem threatened the player GreyouTT's life:
Patrem
"I will make falsehood of your life. In any time you should be my foe, know your foe is timeless."
In response, the player Mugen Kagemaru began publicly taunting Patrem on Within Hubris:
Mugen Kagemaru
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Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 10:52 PM Post #427
...
Haaaaaah... Ha ha.. Hah!
And they say empty words are nothing. Fuckers were wrong, that shit's hilarious!
Edited by Mugen Kagemaru, Mar 16 2015, 10:53 PM.
GreyouTT
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Mar 16 2015, 10:59 PM Post #428
Welp, I'm done for the week.
Goodbye world.
Edited by GreyouTT, Mar 16 2015, 11:12 PM.
/Patrem\
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Mar 16 2015, 11:18 PM Post #429
Falsehood of ones life is to say that I shall render ones status of living to now be false, as yours shall soon be, and in the most terrible ways imaginable should you continue to act as though your position with me is any different than the other children. I have watched you speak as though you wield some form of power, remember this well child. The only one in power here is me.
Mugen Kagemaru
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Member: #83
Joined: August 15, 2012
Mar 16 2015, 11:23 PM Post #430
The only one pf this world, perhaps, and therein lies your error.
I'M NOT OF THIS WORLD YOU BLIND LITTLE FERRET
Patrem mocks the player Mugen Kagemaru for his arrogance and childish remarks, though this only results in yet another embarrassing display from Mugen.
Thankfully, the next day on "March 17th, 2015", Mason finally returned to the players with an update.
3/7/15 - It's been a while
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