Our New Dawn

I do however despise a certain new BoS defector a lot more and will therefore have to side with the enemy of my enemy for the moment.

@lenize: I have a vested interest in keeping track of those who turn to Sentinel. If you have a grievance against one of us, I’m available to listen and respond. If you prefer to remain silent on the matter, I respect that as well. As far as I know you have never been anything but fair and polite to others, as such, you deserve the same in return.

Who is the recent defector? To be honest I’m having a hard time remembering what sides we’re all on here. And are there only two? It seems like people are “declaring” for at least four different people/gatekeepers/organizations/entities at the moment. Or all we assuming that they’re all umbrella-ed under either BoS or OOA?

I need a spreadsheet.

I don’t know if I should be concerned this is about me or concerned I think it’s about me or what.

Did I do something @lenize? Or am I off base?

Sorry if I was unclear, I specifically meant Gatekeeper III. I really dislike the way he has treated people and cannot stand behind that. I don’t particularly like Gatekeeper 2 at this point either after what she has done, but GK III seems to enjoy being cruel and hurting others.

I have no problems with any of the apostals that have chosen to join BoS and respect their decisions My beef is with III.

@lenize: Thank you for clarifying. I’m relieved to know it wasn’t a member of Sentinel. To be clear though, III did not defect to BOS. He’s not one of us. He is, hmmm… let’s keep it simple and call him an ally

Thanks for explaining the relationship with III @electrichippo, although ally is still too close for comfort for me. I truly hope the alliance does not backfire for BoS as I would not like to see any of those aligned with them getting hurt.

Oh okay.

All I can say is I was right where you were at one point, but I’ve gotten past it and a lot of things that can be seen as “Transgressions” are for a greater purpose.

If I can be willing to give @gatekeeper3 a chance, I think many of us can as well.

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I stand with Fontaine!!! What the heck! He is the original scribe!!

Methinks Addison is threatened by Mike and Russell’s friendship and wants to put a wedge between them. Let’s not fall for it by taking sides. There are no sides. @mike and @reaton are like a 2for1 deal, pick one and you get both #strongertogether 😉

Agreed

Stuck with @reaton ?? That’s my real Tension 😉 I was stuck to him yesterday in a straight jacket for 10 minutes and even that was enough for me! Haha

Wait… I enjoyed that @mike… is that so wrong?

Are you implying that you’re divine? ‘Cause that’s the vibe I’m getting. Not judging, just asking. It seems like OOA is Odin, BoS is kinda Thorish, and then there’s this poor, unloved, adopted, uncared for creature in III. Has every maneuver been admirable? No, but nobody’s perfect. I think maybe the options need to be more deeply considered by some of you.

“shouldn’t @mike be appointed back and @reaton would be joining the ranks with him?”

I second that @amieexists. We all know from MHL podcast that Russell is always busy. Nothing against you @reaton…

Honestly I don’t see that but I would love hear your detailed analysis/breakdown @amieexists.

He said he is sympathetic for “ALL” she has been through

Ah! Now I see it, thank you so much for pointing that out!

Now I’m not ready to aw and <3 but that is interesting…

Wouldn’t have thought @gatekeeper3 would be so easily manipulated… Obviously he’s not immune to the Addison effect…

I think @gatekeeper3 is as human(ish) as anyone, and we’ve watched Addison’s story longer than anyone else’s within the OOA. It’s hard not to watch what she has been through and not feel some sympathy, even if she is now the enemy.

@coryphella That’s true if you believe her story as it’s been showed to us. However, I maintain that all is not as it seems…

@blondiecamps – care to explain?

Sorry about the delay in my reply, I’m being unbearably British and cooking a roast dinner 😉

I’ve been thinking about this for a while and been trying to put it into words that won’t cause too much offense to anyone or make me instantly disliked, but I guess now is the time…

We’ve been told that before she came to the OOA, all Addison wanted was to be an actress. Well, kudos to her because she’s convinced a lot of people that she’s a scared and confused and abused little mouse. But not me. I believe she is a master manipulator. She saw the power of the gatekeepers and wanted it for herself. The first step was to allow Four to assume the strict mother role: educating her progeny, building up this “little girl lost” in her image, grooming Addison for greatness.

This benefitted Addison in two ways:
1) Four grew to trust her and to love her;
2) The Apostles sympathised with what appeared to be an abusive relationship (I have seen abusive relationships in the past where the person assumed to be the victim by those on the outside actually proved to be the abuser and the Four/Addison dynamic reminded me of that sooo much).

Addison built on the 2nd, seeing who reacted the most strongly to her “plight” and continually reaching out to the chosen two, @reaton and @111error, keeping them close, keeping them convinced of her need to be saved. This is no slight on either Russell or Morgan, you are wonderful guys with kind hearts. I hope my words don’t anger you. I say it with the greatest concern. I hate emotional manipulation to the extent that it makes me feel physically ill, which is why I can’t remain quiet any longer.

Anyway, Addison’s cowardly murder of Four was not the act of desperation, of being pushed to breaking point. Four handed her the knife, trusting her to protect them all and instead, Addison saw her opportunity to remove one of the people she perceived to stand in her way. I’m not saying Addison has no redeeming features – I don’t think she could have looked Four in the face as she slit her throat, I think despite herself she felt a connection with Four. But she couldn’t let that get in the way either.

All through this, Addison has made sure that Russell especially has stayed on her side, even after she realised she had lost Morgan’s support. I guess Scribe is his reward. However, she knows how we all reacted when Mike was removed from this position. By appointing Russell, she *could* cause a wedge in that friendship, she *could* cause us all to pick a side, she *could* alienate Russell from anyone who could convince him that she does not have his best interests at heart. I just hope we don’t let that happen…

I’ve tried to explain this as well as I can without letting my anger get in the way. At the end of the day, it is only really a theory, but I feel so strongly that I am right. If I am wrong, then @gatekeeper2 I invite you to correct me.

*presses Submit and runs back to the kitchen to hide*

👏👏👏

Dang.

I forget that Addison wanted to be an actress. This does make her convictions a little hazier.

Laudable analysis of backstory, Blondie. I’m not sure anyone outside of a select few feel that strongly on this particular topic.

@nate31464 Maybe it has something to do with the point at which I joined and my geographical distance… I had no emotional connection with any of the OOA or gatekeepers, the connection I feel most strongly is to this awesome community. I’m like a badger… Basically, you threaten my badger crew and I’ll rip your f*cking face off. Add to that my hatred of emotional manipulation and you’ve got a pretty potent mix.

@blondiecamps I promised Addison I would try and help rescue her from the situation she was trapped in. I haven’t broken that promise.

Addison has said she will lead me through the darkness. I don’t know what that means, but it doesn’t sound like abandonment to me – but you’re right, appointing Russell a Scribe might be a reward for him being so steadfast.

I know something neither Addison or Tension knows yet; Some incredible friends are helping ensure I am there for Ascension.

So I’m going to be there to see how this plays out, whether it’s being spat in the face by Addison, or led to salvation.

Should I even be using her former name? Is that something she identifies with any more? Is anyone else reading her message in her voice?

Hey @reaton, congratulations on the appointment! I look forward to lengthy, angst-filled phone calls in our near future.

@blondiecamps you did good. Not a popular theory but you know that I am open to it. We both have confessed to each other how we cannot trust Addison and her suspicious ways, I too see hints of manipulation, especially with the men.

@111error If you still believe she is trapped in a situation she doesn’t want to be in, then fair enough. Just shows how nice you are. But I ask that you think about what I’ve said; that she has never been trapped and has forged her _path through deception and betrayal. I know I haven’t been here since the beginning, I’m not presuming I know everything. I am simply sharing my concern with the best intentions.

@aleocotillo Thanks for having my back homegirl *fist bump* <3

@blondiecamps Addison told me the ‘cap’ (helmet) was changing who she was, causing immense pain as it did. I don’t know if all of that was a lie, or if ‘2’ is the Addison I knew, or if there is anything left of Addison to be saved. My gut says that this was not a long term plan from Addison, but maybe you’re right; Maybe I was just targeted as a soft touch, someone who could help her achieve this goal.

That said, was I ever asked to do anything that could helped this come about? The only Addison-related task I had seemed to be a message from ~Four.

I wonder if it’s time to say goodbye, to more than dead flowers.

@111error You’re gonna make me cry…

Thanks everyone! That was what I was getting at. No aww’s and hearts but a little something something. Unfortunately I’ll be in the dark the rest of the day. MSS takes a lot of attention and time. I did however find an OOA Ascension flyer. I’ll be on the lookout today.

I find you @amieexists and I just may hug the shit out of you.

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I hope we don’t make a mess because I’m going to hug the shit out of you too! 😉

*pictures this epic meeting*. AWWWWW!…… Oh. *coffcoff*. Ew.

I got a super maternal vibe, which honestly surprised me a fair deal. Like, she was so innocent and frightened, and now it’s like she’s consoling us, or even trying to be nice to prepare us. What for, though? Are we to be scared of what she will bring? Or is it that she knows the fate that awaits us all in ONE?

@thegilded: This is not the first time I’ve heard reference to the ONE. ONE has taken notice. I consider my words carefully.

This is exactly what I was looking for. I can’t wait to hear more from Addison, I am liking what I am hearing thus far. This is an authoritative voice with direction and vision. I don’t think Addison needs any more saving, ladies and gentlemen; she’s come into her own, and I can’t deny how thrilled I am to see where she takes us. My uncertainty has been discarded and I find stand with the OOA. Glory be, and may we never falter on our path.

Oof. That’s some harsh criticism.

@jpbauer – In fairness, all Gatekeepers have sounded kinda like that. It’s an OOA thing, I guess

Make Tension great again!

“I’m gonna enlighten you. I’m gonna enlighten you so hard. I’m gonna enlighten you. Okay? Okay. We’re gonna build a wall and make the OOA pay for it. And I’m not gonna bring up that little insurance fraud scandal. #lockthemup”

Not just one insurance scandal, but a long line of insurance scandals, murder, contradction and carrot dangeling.
Seriously, I love the original intent of the OOA. Sadly, though resemble a child who keeps doing wrong even though they constantly state that they want the opposite. It’s like a kid who apologises over and over again and then repeats the same mistakes time and time again.

I am with you Andrew, I stand with @gatekeeper2

Everything has happened for a reason. What they are will hopefully be explained in the future

What the hell do you guys agree on?!?! Sorry, I’m just blown away from the absolute shock. You two couldn’t be more opposite from one another.

@mumumusings: @kasch and I agree that @reaton is a stellar individual. You’re correct, other than this, we are quite opposite.

Agreed on that point for sure!

Whoa. @electrichippo and I agree on something?!?!

Excellent use of Watchmen GIF.

@reaton – I VERY much appreciate your words of support and have felt for awhile like I was walking my _path without any, however, I feel it would be unfair if I didn’t point out that I am no longer one of the Chroniclers. I just make nifty paintings and an obsessive-compulsive timeline.

Understood, @coryphella. I did want to acknowledge the contribution.
Also, in my opinion, your art is a form of chronicle. It records an emotional moment from the overall thread.

That is incredibly kind @reaton. thank you.

Thank you for the kind words @reaton ❤️

@reaton Thank you for understanding my position, and to be honest I always do and always will keep an open mind. You have been invested in Addison throughout this experience, and I know I’m not the only one who feels a bit “protective” over members of the community. Your path is clear to you and I wouldn’t dare try to change your mind, I understand in the general sense why you chose this path. Just know we are looking out for you, with or without @gatekeeper2 involved.

Glory Be

“Right direction.”
“Greater good.”

Right…

These are the “buz words” (with one Z) that people have told themselves while carrying out the orders of tyrants. You’re playing right into the hands of that mask-wearing Naploeon, dude.

I wish you could see where your good intentions are leading you…

Oof good grief. Give it a rest.

Absolutely none taken! Just wanted the record to show!

Best of luck to you as well. May you also not need it.