first entry ⊗ mutton man (backdated)

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Eustace (and Nier)
To: Everyone
Subject: Regarding the Mutton Man from the Dream Board


Attention everyone,

If you've looked through the recent Dream Board, you may have seen a quest regarding an entity referring to itself as the "Mutton Man" and is involved with slaughtering sheep and harming others. Nier and I have encountered a similar figure in the recent dreamscape during Halloween, the one the tapirs are calling a "dreamshift." It appeared around the witch's hut and we weren't able to determine if it was related to what happened that night or not. It was a formidable adversary, capable of inhuman speed, strength, and defense. We were able to destroy it, but the similarities are concerning.

Regardless if it was brought in from the dreamscape or something separate, take extreme caution when engaging with it.

[The handwriting quickly shifts from the straightforward, neat handwriting to WHAT'S NIER'S HANDWRITING LIKE LMAO]

The "Mutton Man" wasn't messing around and he's dangerous! Please be careful if you see him. I don't want anyone to get hurt. Eustace is right when he says the Mutton Man's really strong. Somehow we managed to fend him off, but I don't think it's over. The Mutton Man said so himself!!

[It can't be seen, but Eustace is side-eying Nier who just rudely barged in.]

As Nier said, its final words along with its disturbing rhyme were "This isn't over" and "Everything has an ending." Whether it's the ravings of an insane creature or a warning has yet to be determined. Given what Soldier: 76 stated in his recent entry regarding the Erasers and the Story Eater, however, I am beginning to wonder if they might be related. When it was destroyed, it turned into paper and black ink. If you fight and manage to damage the one here, take note of what kind of injuries it sustains.

[Nier pauses for a moment because he's going to say something that sounds absolutely ridiculous.]

The Mutton Man left behind something after we destroyed it! You might not believe me, but it was a moon cake! Please don't ask me why it was a moon cake. I'm just saying what I saw. [Here have a brilliant illustration by Nier:]



[And then there's another beautiful illustration that appears soon after (also by Nier).]



...That was supposed to be Nier's attempt at the Mutton Man, but it looked more like this: [Have Eustace's attempt.]



[And that's how the message ends because at this point Eustace is probably criticizing Nier as they argue how the Mutton Man looked like.]

[ooc: Do you know the Mutton Man—anyway, joint post with Eustace and Nier! Nier's writing is in blue, and yes we doodled those crying. Eustace is default font and Nier is the blue. Both are available for responses! As indicated, this post is backdated a couple of days to be earlier in the week.]

Comments

Sender: Tenn

[perfectenn]

[ Tenn is staring at that first illustration, but... a picture is not worth a thousand words right now. ]

You are going to have to describe that moon cake. What was it made of, and what was the design on the front?

[flamekthunder]

It was circular, roughly ten centimeters in diameter with red and black icing made of ink. Inside the cake was...mutton.

[perfectenn]

[ At least he doesn’t have to ask if they tried to taste it. Ew. ]

Do you know what the crust was made of? They are usually made with flour, rice, or gelatin.

[silentends]

Are you interested in the moon cake because you want to eat it?

The design was a little odd so I tried my best to make a picture.

[perfectenn]

[ Tenn likes moon cakes as much as the next person, and one of his family members has had some... interesting interpretations of the recipe, but he has limits. ]

No. Absolutely not.

But it is important to know where it might have been made, and how.

I was curious about the image on the front, particularly.

[whitefeather]

You know, I prefer the first illustration. The artist really nailed the dripping meat.

[Joshua why are you like this]

Anyway, thanks for the info. It'd sure be helpful if someone found out how those things're getting in from the dreamscapes.

[flamekthunder]

If it's origin is from the dreamscape. It's not impossible that it could have entered it just like we did.

[whitefeather]

A tantalizing possibility! Bravo.

Though don't you think if that were the case, we'd be looking at a significant bodycount? It sure doesn't look all that friendly... and I'm sure the both of you wouldn't go ahead and destroy just anyone based on appearance- and without good reason.

[Right?]

[silentends]

I was the one who drew that! Sorry, I couldn't make it better but I really tried.

I hope the information was useful to you.

[whitefeather]

Don't be silly, it's perfect.

[perfectly hideous. But he likes it. He's got weird tastes, okay.]

Now you're just being modest. It shows creativity. Skill's something learned, and anyone can get that.

[Not like Joshua knows about Nier (Different parallel to his version of Tokyo, and boy oh boy, what a time difference) but... it makes sense someone with his... destiny would have a creative streak. Regardless.]

Question. What did you do with the mooncake?

Sender: Zhao

[seemagicshit]

Nice art.

But seriously, this is just making me want to find it and stab it for fun, just to see what happens.

[flamekthunder]

[....He's not surprising he's reading this kind of message, but he still sighs.]

We've already warned you so whatever you do is your own responsibility. Just take caution. Should you actually survive, reporting your findings would help us learn more about this creature.

[seemagicshit]

So you're saying this thing is so badass that you can't fight it and just run?

[silentends]

If you find it and stab it tell me what happens.

I'd really like to know how that turns out!

[seemagicshit]

I'm hoping it'll bleed when I stab it. Generally how these things go.

If glitter pops out, I'll also report back.

Sender: Jude

[spryite]

Are the both of you okay? No injuries? And did the paper and ink linger, after it was defeated?

[flamekthunder]

We sustained little injury in the dreamscape and returned unharmed.

The paper disappeared, but the ink remained.

[spryite]

That's good to hear. Could the ink have been salvaged, possibly? Though I don't suppose that dreamscape is still accessible now, from the sound of it?

[silentends]

I have some minor injuries but it's nothing serious. As long as I rest I'll be okay.

Thank you for your concern! You seem really nice.

Sender: Rose

[shivmeabreak]

[Looks like other people covered the most vital questions, so--]

Was the moon cake still edible? And how badly slaughtered are we talking on the sheep? Any chance whats left of them could be salvaged for cooking?

[They might as well try to get some use out of the unnecessary carnage.]

[silentends]

[This carnage is absolutely unnecessary, but it remains anyway.]

I wasn't about to go eat the thing, but I assume it's edible? I mean it's a cake.

The slaughtering of sheep was really bad. I don't know what the guy has against them.

[flamekthunder]

Would you really consider eating something that appeared from someone's dead body?

[Rose. Please.

Also why do people keep asking that— DOES IT LOOK TASTY SOMEHOW??]

Sender: Kainé

[shithogs]

And here when I heard there was some creep going around yelling about mutton, it had to be Nier himself.

[Disappointing!]

Well, at least we know how to deal with Erasers.
Hit those fuckers until they stop moving.

[She may have taken only the barest instructions away from her conversation with 76.]

[silentends]

Yeah, sorry it's just me and Eustace over here.

That sounds like a plan. Let's hit those bastards!

[He's in agreement with Kainé when it comes to things like that. ]

[flamekthunder]

You realize it's going to take more than just "hitting" them? From what it sounds they're not like any other creature and even different from the noctaere.