Bunny had a Nightmare (mf+/fF+) *NEW CHAPTER 05/09*

[RopeBunny]

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[BlissfulMisery]

Glad to see you starting on the new tale you were teasing!

what am I, what is it a Nightmare does?

Charlotte asking the right questions

A curious reaction from Doctor Rutland to Kayley's transformation. Although to be fair, she was likely warned given the fact that she was the seventh. Makes me curious if this will come up again, or if you wrote it that way to avoid pointlessly over complicating what is supposed to be an introduction chapter.

Hoping you'll all join me as two Titans of bondage clash.

Should be interesting!

[Caesar73]

Consider me intrigued @RopeBunny !!

[RopeBunny]

Glad to see you starting on the new tale you were teasing!

Consider me intrigued @RopeBunny !!

Excellent, good to have you both along.

And, though I don't tend to, I know you were an avid follower of Char/Echo @Syko Sith so, here's a one time tag and heads up.

Should you be interested

A curious reaction from Doctor Rutland to Kayley's transformation. Although to be fair, she was likely warned given the fact that she was the seventh. Makes me curious if this will come up again, or if you wrote it that way to avoid pointlessly over complicating what is supposed to be an introduction chapter.

It will, come up again. Expect the good Doctor to actually follow through on that second appointment. Though I shall say no more

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[BlissfulMisery]

It will, come up again. Expect the good Doctor to actually follow through on that second appointment. Though I shall say no more

I suspected as much, given her overall description and manner of dress. Wonder if she is going to turn out to be a fan, or an antagonist of some sort. Or perhaps the mechanism to bridge the (currently) disparate Charlotte and Kayley? Would not be surprised to find Charlotte attending therapy as well, given the foreshadowing about the coming school year.

And yes, I am fully aware that you shall say no more and let it play out in the text

But on the subject of the interlude... Seems there is a reason for all those pesky detailed instructions when summoning eldritch beings

Charlotte certainly learned that lesson the hard way.

A fun bit of intrigue to start the story off, as always curious for what is to come!

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But on the subject of the interlude... Seems there is a reason for all those pesky detailed instructions when summoning eldritch beings

In Char's prologue I mentioned her vanishing within shadows, screaming. Doing so knowing I'd be explaining the circumstances with the interlude/chapter above.

A handy way to address certain Rope Bunny facts too, the summoning method alongside other details.

Building up a picture.

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[BlissfulMisery]

Building up a picture.

...And now some payoff for said buildup.

Amusing how they end up meeting by sheer coincidence. As mundane as that might be, the encounter itself is anything but, with the proverbial sparks flying. And a bold choice with the constantly shifting perspective, although certainly not the first time you have done something similar, with disjointed storytelling. Seems Charlotte's concerns about school were not unfounded, although I doubt she was expecting it to play out in *quite* this fashion.

Also find it interesting that her response was so... automatic. Seems the power inside of her has a mind of it's own.

Or it is as I suspected at the end of the previous story - that Echo still exists in some form, and apparently cannot abide the Rope Bunny for one reason or another. A history of some sorts, or simply power recognizing power? Seems quite the overreaction for the latter. Would not surprise me if the Rope Bunny had played a 'trick' of one sort or another on the Nightmare in the past. Or played some role in sealing the Nightmares away - I do not remember if you actually said this was the case, but it seemed implied that they were opposed, a threat versus a guardian of sorts.

That or I am just reading way too much into things.

Well, enough idle speculation I suppose. As always, curious to see more!

[RopeBunny]

Amusing how they end up meeting by sheer coincidence. As mundane as that might be, the encounter itself is anything but, with the proverbial sparks flying. And a bold choice with the constantly shifting perspective, although certainly not the first time you have done something similar, with disjointed storytelling.

Suppose I could've kept them apart, had the first meeting take place later.

But.

Stripping the Bunny back to a schoolgirl and re-reading her tale through, deciding how she'd move forwards. A new school seemed the obvious choice, and so why not an early meeting.

Which means I can tell the story of what happens next as opposed making it all about the buildup.

As for the style, I liked the idea, and it works. Might be confusing at first, might need to go back once you realise and work out who's who.

Though I tried to clue that part in early.

Also find it interesting that her response was so... automatic. Seems the power inside of her has a mind of it's own.

As for this.

I won't, for obvious reasons discount or deny Echo's involvement. But it's meant to read more as the Nightmare, the buried part of Char she's still unable to control, boiling up and out as an automatic response to the Bunny being suddenly right there.

And at the end, as those powers wind up to do something really messy.

Like leveling the school.

Char is finally able to call them to heel, to insert herself in a way that earns her control.

Permanently?

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[Caesar73]

Have to do some serious catching up @RopeBunny !!

[BlissfulMisery]

And at the end, as those powers wind up to do something really messy.

Like leveling the school.

Would be a less then ideal outcome

Char is finally able to call them to heel, to insert herself in a way that earns her control.

Permanently?

One can hope. Although I suspect it will not be quite that simple...

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Certainly one way to get acquainted with her new school for Kayley - learning the relationships and power dynamics at play first hand A great choice to make the chapter from her point of view.

Though I think they might run into some problems if they continue playing out such displays in public. Protection from the top can only go so far after all. I doubt Charlotte knows how to bind others to her will as Echo did, and even if she did, I am not certain she would be all that eager to do so.

Would not be surprised if Charlotte's friends (and Charlotte herself) are interested in trying to get information from Kayley, given that to them she appears as a fellow magical being who is in actual control of her abilities. Something that Charlotte has been looking for (and failing to find) all summer.

[RopeBunny]

Have to do some serious catching up

Take your time

Would not be surprised if Charlotte's friends (and Charlotte herself) are interested in trying to get information from Kayley, given that to them she appears as a fellow magical being who is in actual control of her abilities. Something that Charlotte has been looking for (and failing to find) all summer.

That. Right there, is well spotted and thought out.

Something I've been trying to subtly highlight: the difference in power usage Kayley versus Charlotte.

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[BlissfulMisery]

Something I've been trying to subtly highlight: the difference in power usage Kayley versus Charlotte.

Indeed there is quite a difference - arguably two differences. Control is the obvious one, but also in the amount. Raw power versus careful application. Maybe the latter was not your intention, but that is how it comes across, with Kayley/The Rope Bunny being less 'wasteful/flashy' for lack of a better term.

So, how much more painful to have your entire skin ripped off and replaced?

Fortunately for Kayley, it is not quite that violent a transformation!

Really liked the chapter covering the various reactions to their encounter. Adds quite a bit of verisimilitude.

They became bent to her will, no longer free. Slaves, and happy to be so, eager to please Echo. Me, because to them there's no difference.

Arguably not exactly true, since the 'puppets' did not listen to Charlotte at the end of her story, which implied they had some ability to distinguish between the two. But I suppose now Charlotte *is* the power, rather then a vessel for it, so now there is nothing to distinguish between.

Because Minecraft is a code, but also real.

A nice exploration of Charlotte grappling with the other aspects of her power. As much as she is now 'free' of Echo, the ramifications of what happened continue to haunt her. For better or for worse her life is permanently changed now and she has to figure out how to adjust.

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Raw power versus careful application. Maybe the latter was not your intention, but that is how it comes across, with Kayley/The Rope Bunny being less 'wasteful/flashy' for lack of a better term.

No that wasn't planned nor thought out by me. The fact of Kayley having the control Char lacks, but not her less flashy use of such.

An interesting point though, thanks.

As is.

Arguably not exactly true, since the 'puppets' did not listen to Charlotte at the end of her story, which implied they had some ability to distinguish between the two. But I suppose now Charlotte *is* the power, rather then a vessel for it, so now there is nothing to distinguish between.

A case of me being forgetful, wanting to make a point yet missing a detail.

And you're right, that one time the 'branded' were able to differentiate between Echo/Char, but certainly now they don't realise the lack/disappearance of the former.

[BlissfulMisery]

No that wasn't planned nor thought out by me. The fact of Kayley having the control Char lacks, but not her less flashy use of such.

An interesting point though, thanks.

Ah - I was not sure if it was intentional, but that was the impression I got from their encounter/parts of the previous individual tales. The Nightmare being something of raw power, sheer force, a raging storm that can only be somewhat tamed and directed, but never fully controlled. While the Rope Bunny's powers are 'weaker' but more precise, and therefore still quite effective/more practically useful.

Especially when your goal is *NOT* to destroy the entire building

But I suppose I am just making things up now

A case of me being forgetful, wanting to make a point yet missing a detail.

And you're right, that one time the 'branded' were able to differentiate between Echo/Char, but certainly now they don't realise the lack/disappearance of the former.

Honestly I do not think you really missed anything. As I originally said myself, it can easily be explained by the fact that Charlotte is now the 'master' of the powers, and therefore whatever bond or control Echo had simply transferred over to her.

Was more something that came to mind when I read it and I figured I would mention it. Certainly not intended as a criticism or anything like that.

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[BlissfulMisery]

"I thought we'd film our session."

Extremely strange...

Rope. Lots of rope, all piled up.

About the point where you immediately walk out, under normal circumstances.

Kayley's caution is warranted - it seems obvious that Rutland is concealing even more then Kayley was.

And the stamp is... concerning. Makes me recall certain incidents in a different timeline. The good doctor somehow trying to control the Rope Bunny.

Or a tag of some kind? A magical tracker? She is aware of the incident with Echo, and perhaps Kayley is not even her primary 'target'.

Or, given how the session went, perhaps she just wants the ability to summon the Rope Bunny for herself Although even that explanation is not entirely innocent...

As usual, curious to read more, when it comes.