Stories set in the Oversaturated World, some silly, some less so.
Sunset sighed as she slipped into the Astral Plane. She didn't like to think she could be overwhelmed but, on occasion, there were just too many people doing too many stupid things in one day. After cleaning up a particular magic convergence, firmly lecturing the leaders of the twelve countries involved, and asking her church to help with the clean-up, she was looking forward to a nice time alone.
"HELLO THERE!"
Which was abruptly interrupted by what looked to be a lizardy bird thing with squid tails.
"Are you feeling a little unsatisfied with the state of your cosmic residence?" it asked perkily, coiling around the astral realm. "Is your background dull or disturbing? Do you wish you had the glorious arches and altars needed to wow mortal visitors?"
Sunset facepalmed. "I do not need this right now..."
"We-he-hell, you don't have to decide right now," the creature admitted with a fanged grin. "But in case you EVER need a hand redecorating, Cross-Cosmos Decor and Furniture is always available to lend a manipulatory appendage of your choice!"
"Look, I've had a very, very long day. I just want to relax and—"
"Nooooot a problem! Your first ethereal environmental restructuring comes free with up to TEN kilo-prayers worth of furniture!" The strange being snapped its talons and a large marble hot tub with ornate images carved into its surface dropped behind it. "As you can see, we seek to anticipate any and all of our customer's wants and needs. The iconography on this luxurious piece is fully adjustable, so you can update it at will with your holy symbols or a histography of your miraculous accomplishments—"
Sunset rubbed her forehead wearily. "Oh, geeze. Okay, I can see that this is your job and all, but—really, I'm still getting used to this whole deity thing and honestly? I don't want to make any decisions while I'm this stressed out."
"Oh I sympathize entirely," the creature replied. "In fact, might I recommend a lovely stellar format for your realm?" With a wave of its arm, the entire region transformed into something resembling a NEISA photograph. "This wondrous view of the cosmos has been guaranteed by a significant amount of psychologists to—"
Its voice was cut off when Sunset grabbed its snout, dragged its head down, and looked into its eyes.
"Take your stuff with you," she growled, "and come back in three days—local time—with a catalog. Do. You. Understand?"
It nodded.
"Right. Good."
Sunset released her grip. The creature held up a talon, paused, and snapped again, undoing all that had been done before vanishing.
For a moment, Sunset stared into space. Then she rocked forward, fell onto what counted as the ground, and gave a long, aggravated sigh.
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Well that's a bit of a bummer. You'd think being a god would take you out of the range of door to door salespersons. Unless that was the God of Door to door salespersons.....
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When it comes to the salesman, there is no minimum safe distance.
Maybe that is why the Equestrian version is a tree. They are notoriously hard to sell to.
Pushy salespeople are the worst at the end of a long, exhausting day.
8069299 *Groot walks past, burdened down with tons of random crap he bought at the last tourist trap planet*
Damit! Not even the astral plane is safe.
I've got a feeling that Sunset just met one of Discord's cousins.
Somebody just needs to loan her a copy of "Astral Plane Configuration Guide For Dummies."
(If you look past the slightly demeaning title, it's really quite useful!>
Two-Hundred and Sixteen chapters to go until I'm caught up.
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Best of luck.
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As I climb this patchwork mountain of prose. I look upon the messages of those that came before and realize just how far left I have to go.
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I'm right behind you. There is an end, right? I mean that have to stop writing at some point, right?
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*looks at the 220+ chapters to go*
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Huh. It's been a year, but only seven updates. I guess they cooled down?
Well, in another year or two maybe I can help keep the end out of reach of those poor desperate travelers.
They will beg for mercy, but none will be given! All will tremble and despair!
... I mean, I would love to keep this community vibrant and thriving, with absolutely no ulterior motives.
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Speaking personally, life and other ideas have kept me from this setting more than I'd like, and lack of activity on my part has likely made others focus elsewhere as well. It's not dead, it's just resting.