Together, we Conquer

Into the Depths

March 22

Madran got back up and was delighted to find that it was a Sunday. After she got dressed and finished getting Chicory fed, Elia got up and Madran began to make coffee.

"Hey, mornin'."

"Hi, mom! How are ya?"

"Tired."

"Cool, me too."

Madran and Elia shared a few quiet moments before Elia spoke up again.

"So, what didja find out about where Philemon went?"

"Uh, he trapped himself in his dimension, set several shadows to guard it, and descended into the depths of his world."

"Huh."

Madran poured some coffee for her and Elia.

"Margaret and Elizabeth went to investigate and sent us back."

"So, today, are you going to see what they found?"

Madran nodded, and her phone went off. In a rather tired stupor, she managed to drop it and fumbled with it before checking what set her phone off.

"Um, it's from the Bodacious group chat."

Madran opened it and checked the messages.

Philemon: This is Margaret. I know that almost none of you are up, but Elizabeth and I found some very interesting things. Come to the Velvet Room when you can, and possibly bring one or more of your parents.

Madran then responded.

Madran: Let us sleep please
Philemon: As I said, I do know that almost none Don't come looking for me of you are up, but I just wanted to It's useless, I'm too far gone let you all know.

Madran stared at confusion at the jumble of the text and blinked sleepily.

Madran: Wtf is with your texting
Philemon: Nothing seems wrong.
Madran: Your message has other messages mashed in with it

Madran set her phone down and sipped her coffee. She then showed the odd message to Elia, and she got a very confused look on her face.

"Why is everything interjected with other messages?"

"I dunno, mom."

Philemon: I see what you mean. It seems that Philemon has a way of communicating with us Find me if you dare .
Madran: It happened again
Philemon: I'll stop texting for now, see you later.

Madran finished up her drink and had breakfast, which was a few slices of toast. Sheila and Suga then got on the chat.

Suga: Why is Philemon's contact all wacky?
Sheila: What did dad put into my food last night
Madran: Margaret said that we should meet in the Velvet Room and bring a parent
Suga: I'll get dad, mom's busy.
Sheila: I'll let mom know

Madran sat up.

"Hey, mom, so, I guess all three of us are going to the Velvet Room."

Madran then pet Chicory for a bit; for he had hopped up onto her seat. This did knock her wind out, but she managed to recover.

"Aww, who's a good boy?"

Madran hugged Chicory for a bit and Elia smiled.

"Well, let me get dressed. I'm still in my pajamas."

Madran cuddled Chicory while Elia got into more presentable clothes, and then came back.

"Ok, so, time to go."