Cave of Trolls DIXI

Hey, it's Shari, and this is undercover at Laser Maze.

So, since Syd and I realised our nemesisisis...

were the same person, I have a lead on where the Nameless One's

going to be next.

The only problem is, they could be hiding under any mask.

So, keep your eyes peeled. The truth will out while I'm about!

Shari?

-Oh, Addie, I didn't know you were coming.

-Well, I was looking for Eve.

I hate how that Take Back Dixi stuff made us fight,

so I wanted to see if we could patch things up.

Oh! You can! Defos, 100%!

-If Eve was here now she'd be patching all over the place.

-Oh.

-So, she's not here?

-Aww, no, I wish.

-Eve can't stand all of this game-mad Laser Maze stuff.

-Me neither.

Aw, I can't believe I got dressed up like this and she's not even around.

I'm officially the biggest dork here.

I don't know, I think you probably have some stiff competition.

But don't worry, I've got this.

DING!

Mmm. There, sent. Just call me cupid.

And I guarantee Eve will be in touch in no time.

And seeing as I helped you with something,

how do you feel about helping me out on a dark and dangerous mission?

-Do I have a choice?

-Ha-ha!

Greetings, followers, Lord Metamancer here

at the Laser Maze tournament on the ultimate mission of payback.

The Grim Griefer might have killed us in the game,

but we're back from the dead to get our revenge.

Totally. No-one kills Lady Icali and gets away with it.

-You look so good when you're angry and angelic.

-I know.

Grim Griefer, your pathetic attempt to destroy my selfibition

didn't work. I'm already working on bigger, better eflibition.

-Oh, and I'm going to dedicate it to you.

-Syd! Syd!

Shari? Did you follow me here?

What? No. No. I'm here to catch Roly Poly Trolly.

Your Grim Griefer is my Nameless One, remember?

Yeah, but this is my domain, and these are my people.

-And what in the name of planet Zeldon are you wearing?

-What? Oh!

I'm a witch. SHE LAUGHS

Cosplay is pretty much like Halloween, right?

I cannot believe you just said that out loud.

Oh, this is so embarrassing.

Just pretend we don't know each other, OK?

-OVER PA:

-All players ready. Let the battle commence.

Come on. Let's go bag us a troll.

Ugh. Just a whale and a waste of my ammo.

And where is he, already?

A mud Martian? What? Is he, like, stuck in 2014?

Hey!

It's the Gastric Goblin! He's an ally.

Oh. Then peace be with you.

And with you.

Wait! What's that?

Staff member. Wonder what they want. We haven't broken any rules.

What's up?

-LASER FIRE

-Ow!

-Ah! Chloe!

Nooo! Ahhhh!

Chloe. Speak to me.

OMD. These packs really sting when you die.

-And where is that slimeball?

-He's gone.

I can't believe he killed us a second time,

and this time he cheated IRL.

That's it. Now we're really going to make him pay.

-Ahh! Where do you guys think you're going?

-Excuse me?

Laser Maze rules, section seven, clause three...

"Once dead, no player may respawn until after the battle."

I'd hate to have to report you.

But the Grim Griefer's getting away!

Nothing we can do. Laser Maze rules are Laser Maze rules.

OK. Stay cool, Addie. Our troll is in here somewhere.

SHARI SCREAMS

-Are you OK?

-Yeah, obviously.

It was a fake scream, I'm just trying to blend in.

Hey, watch it, Scrappy-Doo!

Thanks for texting Eve, by the way.

I'd hate to leave things as they were.

You know when you meet someone and you just click...?

-SHE GASPS Hey!

-Sorry.

(I think someone's back there.)

Wait here and I'll go flush them out so you can catch them.

Wait, No! Addie, wait! Uggh!

Oh, yeah, great. OK, just leave me on my own so a group of rogue orcs

can come find me(!)

Ah!

Was that a scream? Did the Nameless One get Addie, too?

Allons-y! The hunt is on.

-What are you doing on the floor?

-We can't move because we're dead.

The Griefer is disguised as a staff member. He went that way.

Don't worry, mon frere, I'll avenge you!

SHE GASPS A staff uniform!

They must have escaped through here.

Wait. What are you guys doing here?

Oh, we work here, and that.

We are in-game stewards.

And you're a Laser Mazer too?

Erm...founder member of the Frag Squad Four.

But there are only three of you.

It's called alliteration.

And this area is off limits to players, so...bye.

OMD!

Did I just walk in on a cave of trolls?

Well, I don't know, Orchid, but the fact that all three of them

were at Laser Maze is pretty suspicious.

Oh, finally. Mimi and Isla are meeting Perry in the park.

They've been off Dixi for ages.

Perry here, with an extra-special edition of Perry Presents.

When our showcase journey began, we knew there would be struggles.

We expected highs and lows, laughs and tears,

but none of us could have predicted the Dixi-storm that has broken out.

Now, for the first time, I bring you an exclusive interview

with the shamed starlets at the centre of the scandal,

Mimi and Isla.

Tell us how you feel.

Horrible.

Normally when I'm full of feels, I write a song about it.

I can't even do that.

I'm scared the troll would just re-cut it

and make me look like a bad person...again.

Hard to believe anyone can make you look any worse...

but I feel your pain, Isla.

Mimi, in these past few days on Dixi, you've been called

"A hypocritical bully", "Mimi The Mean",

"An online menace", and just...

"The Worst".

-How do you respond?

-I don't.

I mean, I've locked my phone in a box at the bottom of my wardrobe,

and I've stopped going on Dixi,

cos they're both just full of hate messages.

Sofi-Jade and Shari's Take Back Dixi followers

have certainly made themselves heard.

Maybe it would help if you both apologised again

to all those people you've upset.

We've both said that we're sorry, we don't know what else to do.

But there is one more apology that I should make.

Isla...

-I am so sorry for dragging you into this.

-It's OK.

Singing was my dream, and I hate being backstage.

I still don't understand how lighting works,

and Eve showed me, like, 15 times.

But, you're my bessie, and I know you're not a mean person.

-I'd do it again.

-And I know you're not a bully.

You sticking up for me was brave and kind,

and you're being punished for it.

And you know what? Isla is an amazing singer,

she deserves to be in the spotlight.

Aww, thanks, Meems.

And you auditioned for that part fair and square.

You shouldn't have to give it up.

Whoa, careful, that's custom-made!

We're not going to apologise again.

Everybody has made mistakes. Nobody's perfect.

If you looked on everyone's Dixi history,

there'd be some sort of mistake that they've made,

and we were trying to do something good with our song.

-So, take that, Ryan, and Sofi-Jade, and everyone else.

-Yeah!

We're not the trolls, here.

Mimi! Isla! Finally!

We are joined by surprise guest Shari Doyle.

-Welcome to Perry Presents.

-Thanks, Perry.

I saw the post about your meeting here.

Didn't you guys get any of my messages?

Kind of avoiding the internet at the moment.

And phones, and people.

Cos of the whole angry mob thing.

I know. I know, and I'm so sorry.

This is all my fault.

I started the campaign, but I never thought any of this would happen.

Do you... Do you guys hate me?

Well, this has probably been the worst week of my life.

And my dreams of showcase stardom are dead.

But...

I guess we all make mistakes.

We know you didn't mean for any of this to happen.

Aww!

You guys are the best besties ever! And I swear, I'll make it up to you.

I've left Take Back Dixi, and I am not going to stop

until I unmask the Nameless One for everyone to see.

Will you guys help me?

Well...

I really don't see what else could go wrong at this point.

And we do make a pretty great team.

Yes! This troll is not going to hurt anyone else.

And I've got a plan and everything. Come on, let's go!

What a show.

Surprise guest, emotional reunions,

all brought to you exclusively by me, Perry.

And I've got a feeling there's more drama to come.

Yeah! Got my besties back!

Oh, and Perry's posted his promo again.

Wait a second. That's not from Perry.

Hi, you're watching Perry Presents "Backstage..."

AUDIO DISTORTS

I'll sneak around behind the scenes.

There's no skill here.

Let's look weird.

How are you feeling?

-DISTORTED VOICE:

-You won't see Mi-mi-Mimi.

She's already dropped out.

CATS WAIL AND SCREECH

And you won't hear Isla screeching,

because she's been sent backstage...

to join the losers who aren't good enough to be onstage.

I've already destroyed the selfish exhibition.

Now, I'll destroy the rest of the showcase,

and turn your dreams to nightmares.

Look on my works, losers,

and despair.

# This ain't no game

# It's a matter of life or death

# This ain't no game

# It's a matter of life or death

# This ain't no game

# This game is taking over My life is not my own

# This boss is no pushover This raid is out of control

# Time to enter the battle arena

# Hellspawn, you've got to die.

# Unlock on more achievement Take that orc in the eye

# Got a new raid going on

# If you want to join a guild then you've got to stay strong

-# No time for AFK

-Away from keyboard

# No giving up No way!

# This ain't no game It's a matter of life or death

# This ain't no game It's a matter of life or death

# This ain't no game

# This raid is out of control

# If I die then I can always respawn

# This newb has got to go

# No feeling like a character reborn

# Level up and on with the show

# Lurking for 16 hours

# LARPing with lasers Is not just for fun

# Cosplay Not just for Christmas

# Can't handle it? You better run

# Lag time is driving me bonkers

# Frame rate is far too slow

# Seriously Don't query my XP

# Or I'm gonna have to frag you

# This ain't no game... #