Synopsis: Final Moment

May 08

Plot:

A story told from three perspectives: first, we meet a blogger named Nick, who rants against typical man against society stories. He believes in Icons, and is concerned that the word spreading of their existence might increase their power.

Second, we see the Realtre, intoxicated with power, floating over New York City. Any feelings directed towards him, be it love or hate, increase his power and allow him to do such things as defy gravity.

Ma Yuan appears out of nowhere and chops the Realtre’s head off. The next morning, the Nihilist is standing over the crater where the Realtre’s headless body had crashed, and he sees the Realtor crossing the street!

Third, the Dream Seeker discovers that Cindy, Mark, Al, and Chris — the D&D gamers who accidentally became Ma Yuan — were killed in a car accident six months ago. The four sitting in Dace’s hotel room, when questioned, have jumped forward in time two years.

Creator Comments:

“In recent stories, I had started spelling the Realtor’s name with an ‘re’ at the end. Damian thought this was silly, so, instead of going back and getting rid of the name, I decided to make a story of it and have the Realtre killed off.”

Characters:

The Realtre (final appearance)
The Realtor
The Nihilist
The Dream Seeker
The Traveller
Cindy
Mark
Al
Chris
Ma Yuan

Trivia:

The concept of two Realtors controlled by one mind was partially inspired by Dr. Doom and his Doombots.

The concept of the Realtre floating above the ground was partially inspired by The Office and Second Life.