In the King Piccolo arc the second he realizes Tien won't back down, he gasses him unconscious. I don't think we EVER see him use this gas can before, it only shows up in this scene.

What is bro up to that he needs to have this on hand?

Disclaimer I am not a believer of groomer Dess theory. But from what we've seen, I have a hard time believing she was a precious angel, especially in her treatment of Kris.

A character's death/disappearance can be a tragedy even if that character wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.

Firstly I'm a firm believer that Chapter's 6's Dark World will be in Holiday manor.

• Follows up the news in chapter 5 that Rudy's fallen down
• Noelle being added to the party
• Susie needing to get the code from the guitar
• Location's already been fleshed out
• Center of the Plot since we'll be getting involvement from Noelle, Carol, and finally some answers about Dess

Though, instead of the whole manor being the Dark World, I think it'll specifically be Dess's room.

It's perfect, right? There's a huge pool of objects to pull from for Darkners, its the most plot-relevant location besides Castle Town and the Bunker, and it has the last thing we need to progress and get into the bunker.

But why do I think it'll be space-themed?

• There are stars all over the place. Both on the walls, dresser, and bed sheets.
• If Chapter 5 is a pattern to go by (chapter 5 mirroring chapter 1 visually) then Chapter 6 would mirror Chapter 2. A sci-fi/space-themed dark world would match the tech and cyberpunk aesthetic of chapter 2 but with a new spin
• The whole conspiracy, missing person, "lost in another world" themes would be perfect for a dark world full of aliens and space gimmicks
• Toby loves referencing old games and settings with the Dark Worlds. Referencing old Star Wars and Metroid games would be perfect for this. (Bonus points if the opening section is a snow planet, referencing Hoth in star wars and the fact it's in holiday manor so of course there'd be snow)
• The Knight is literally darth vader (joke point but still, mirroring star wars with a big reveal about the knight's identity to Noelle would be wild, even if it's not an "I am your father" Rudyknight moment)
• Escapism theory

For the last bit, it's goes with the "theory" (basically confirmed at this point) that each dark world represents a different form of escapism. Chapter 1 was escapism via games, Ch 2 escapism via internet, Ch 3 escapism via TV, Ch 4 escapism via religion, Ch 5 escapism via nostalgia.

What would Chapter 6's theme be? A chapter that should be revolving around Noelle and the mystery behind what happened to Dess?

Escapism via leaving.

Taking the concept to its fullest by having a Dark World that's all about running away. Disappearing, just like Dess did. Leaving the grounded world behind.

Space is a great metaphor for that. Choosing to escape into the stars instead of letting the world weigh you down.

This would be even better if Noelle is the one opening this fountain. And why wouldn't she? She already knows how to make them. She enjoyed her time in chapter 2 and would want an experience similar to it again. She was fully on board with opening one when Berdly suggested it. And she as a LOT to want to escape from, especially with her dad either dying or in critical condition. Her wanting another experience similar to Cyber world would also be another point in favor of the space/sci-fi theme since that it would mirror chapter 2.

Curious what people's thoughts are on this. I also wanna know what cool darkner ideas you might have for a space-opera/sci-fi themed dark world.

Rewatching X and Y. Noticed Meowth goes out of his way to say he can't understand when Pokemon communicate via electricity. Meanwhile, back in the second movie, he can.

Not that weird considering the huge gap in time between the movie and X and Y. Just interesting how this exact scenario happens twice, but the writers chose complete opposite outcomes.

“I am the Ancient. I am the Land. My beginnings are lost in the darkness of the past. I am not dead. Nor am I alive. I am undead, forever.”

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"Under raging storm clouds, a figure stands on a balcony silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down the sheer cliff to the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness.

Rumbling thunder is followed by lightning striking the castle spires overhead. The wind's howling deepens as Strahd turns his gaze to the woods beyond the village. Far below, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come—all according to his plan.

Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its power echoing through the castle's bones. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind—or perhaps a lone wolf—fills the midnight air. The vampire is having guests for dinner. You are invited."

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