Get away. Weave between the trees, preferable in his blind spot.

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)07:44 No. 111229 ID: 426169
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I lost him. Perhaps it was the bloodloss that slowed him down.

Unfortunately, I couldn't keep track of the terrain. I believe I am lost.

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)08:11 No. 111233 ID: 426169
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Should I venture further into the woods, or try to find my way back to the path the mice told me of?
Finding the Owl on my own is slim chance, and my luck hasn't been too good lately. Doubling back wastes even more time, and I might run into the snake again.

Neither option sounds inviting. Damn, I should have turned this way.

No. Being lost is good. It's a perception. Now you can follow your hightened "awareness" of logic and hightened awareness of intuition because both of these now have better capacities. It's only a mere side effect if you err a few times now. Performing miracluos events, such as "accidentally" finding the fae princess is now a potential. Earlier it was restricted to "intentionally". I think that the intention to find the princess is now more pure.

Before you had judgements and preconceptions about yourself seeking the fae princess, your surroundings that didn't securely base on reality. Heck, in short - before your self-loving ass was playing it around your ego, now it's startled because there's no audience and its spotlight was decapacitated by "an accident"; becoming lost.

You're forced to become yourself in the face of the dark forest. You can only be yourself, which is based on reality. With fear you close your mind, with courage you discover not only your goals and ways to them, but also new worlds.

>>111243
wat

Well being lost you have two options... Rest until you can see again when the sun rises, or attempt to find something to make you unlost. Considering the circumstances, I'd spend some time trying to find the path, but even if you find it you're not sure which way to go, so it's there you should camp. But don't camp too quickly, as the snake could still be nearby.

>>111256

Confusion is good. It's also a perception. You can now abandon all limits of rule following. Replace confusion with amusement and you will find courage. With courage you find new worlds.

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)10:31 No. 111261 ID: 426169
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Your words confuse and anger me. How is me getting lost a good thing? Every moment I waste here my princess slips further towards the troll kingdom. Do you make fun of her plight? DO YOU?



*cough*
I will attempt to find the Owl. At worst I should be able to get my bearings once the sun rises.

A fog is rising.

Use your best knowledge... if it seems like a normal fog, rest until dawn. If it somehow seems unnatural... stay alert, perhaps climb a tree if you can.

>>111265

Do not rest. Every moment the fae princess slips further away. Reorient yourself!

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)11:02 No. 111268 ID: 426169
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Even if this fog was magical I wouldn't be able to tell. However, as long as I carry my blade I am warded against Fae Glamours and trollkin sorcery. Iron, remember.

These blades are also the reason why pitiful halfbreeds such as I are sometimes permitted in the royal guard. A pure Fae wouldn't be able to even touch them.

I think I see a little path ahead.

Oh YEAH, Well *I* think you might be on top of something's head. That, or a coincidentally-shaped rock or sommat.

Do you know who we are? Do you know why you can hear us and understand us?

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)11:28 No. 111274 ID: 426169
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"I see past your magic, troll. No use hiding."

"HoHo But Isn't It A Little Faery. Lost In The Woods. What Brings You Here, Little Faery?"

Oh sure, not so much as a 'thank you.' I should've expected it, I suppose. You heroic types are always such heartbreakers. *sniff*

Anyway, stay alert and prepared but don't rush to engage battle. Don't let it necessarily know what you're up to, it may or may not have information on the princess. You could claim you're just out on a walk, a patrol looking for such trolls, or heard a rumor that trolls were about. See if you can lure it into giving out whatever information it has; you may need to make him underestimate you in order to do this... Typical villain monologue thing. Get him to spill the beans about their master plan then poke him in the eye.

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)11:43 No. 111278 ID: 426169
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"I was on patrol and heard rumours of a troll around these parts. So I came to find you."

"And Found Me You Have, Little Faery. What Would You Of Me? Or Have You Forgotten That The War Is Over? Gifts Have Traded Hands."

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)12:09 No. 111283 ID: 426169
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... The troll speaks the truth. My princess was not kidnapped; she was traded to the trolls for peace. I- I cannot allow that happen. Nothing is worth that. Nothing.

"I am aware. I needed to make sure that you were."

"That You Have Done. Scurry Along, Little Faerie, Before I Forget."

I can only hope he doesn't report me to the troll king. Tracking the troll delegation is hard enough already.

... Should I ask the troll for directions to the Owl? Or would that give away too much?[ He seems a little off guard, it might be possible for me to kill him.

>>111283
Could you flavor it as also 'checking up' on the owl, as part of the patrol?

Oho so we're not quite so heroic as we might've at first made ourselves out to be. Hmm, rescue a princess and place a nation once more at war? Well it's your life, I'm not going to try to deviate you from your primary objective.

Now what would've made things easier is if we could start over... this would've allowed us to pretend that perhaps you were assigned to join the delegation to make sure they made it back to their lands peacefully.

...Still, maybe we can do that. Tell him that your part of the delegation and, having heard rumors of the rogue troll, went to find this guy and tell him to stop LURKING AROUND. I mean if there's peace between the folk, should he really be hiding himself thusly? Perhaps tell him that he needs to report back to the delegation with you, and then if he dosn't take the lead, admit that you may have gotten a bit lost in the dark (damned snakes).

>>111283
And now it suddenly makes sense. Ask him straight out, tell him you're part of the princess retinue and simply wish to aid her in any way you can. If he's still not helpful you can always kill him later. Because of those two very dead fae you left behind I don't think the peace will be broken even if you kill him.

Dusker 2010/01/15(Fri)21:33 No. 111558 ID: 426169
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"I am part of the princess's retinue. I was delayed fighting a snake and lost my way. Tell me which way did they go."

"No."

"Speak!"

"Little Faery Princess Has No Retinue. By The Compact She Comes To Us Alone. And I Smell Faery Blood On You. Fresh. A Rogue Little Faery Killer, Lost In My Woods. Why Shouldn't I Feast On Your Flesh, Little Faery Killer?"

Why not feast on you? Because then HE'D be the one breaking the agreement. Would he really want to be the one who fucked everything up? Anyway you can say that part of the agreement was that the princess came alone, but still you were sent to watch them and make sure they encountered no trouble as they left the fae lands... or whatever.

Explain that some of the fae were opposing the sending of the fae princess and a small riot broke out in the fae kingdom. Nothing to be worried about in mind of the peace treaty, but the retinue was attached later to protect the fae princess from fae assassins. Tell him that you are of the royal guard and in that you cannot possibly be nothing else except of the retinue.

>>111558
Time for some imaginative lies.>>111720 the idea of Fae opposed to the peace and quite possibly willing to kill the princess to stop it is a pretty good one. You could also say that they tried to stop you and that's why they had to die.

As to why he shouldn't try to kill you. You're holding an Iron sword and standing on his head. The second he tries he will get a skullfull of iron blade.

Dusker 2010/01/16(Sat)04:22 No. 111768 ID: 426169
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"Hold. I put down two rebels who planned to assassinate the princess. And there may be more, so we patrol the area."

"HoHo. Is That So?"

"It is. I- I swear it."

"Spare Me Your Oaths, Little Faery. You May Go. I Will Inform My Brothers Of These Faery Assassins. Rest Assured, Little Faery Princess Is Safe With Us."

You've already lost face. Just get out of there.

>>111768
Hmmmm, you're not likely to get more information out of him.

Since there is now peace between you and the Trolls it might be worth to consider travelling to their realm and find employment in their guardforce, or possibly a private one for the princess. Unlike both Fae and Troll you can handle iron weapons, there should be opportunities for you there.

>>111771

Oh, OH! I thought they were going to somehow hurt the princess, is that right?

>>111771
I would agree with this but it sounds to me like YOU don't like the idea of trolls or your fair princess in their realm. If so, then try politely bidding the troll adieu and walk off, but secretly circle back around and see if the troll then goes off to warn his comrades, as he claims... he might lead you to the caravan.

Dusker 2010/01/17(Sun)22:38 No. 113761 ID: 426169
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"Well, in that case... au revoir."

I walk away, but hide myself nearby in hopes that it will lead me to the troll delegation. Curiously, it spent a few minutes collecting twigs and small sticks, then weaving them into some kind of a wicker bird. It whispered something to the wicker bird, which took flight. Should've known it'd resort to sorcery.

Since I can't sprout wings I guess tracking the bird is out of the question. I'll have to find some other way to my princess.

If I run into any trolls in their kingdom I can't expect mercy. I'd be in direct violation of the Compact. Sneaking in seems to be the way.

Dusker 2010/01/17(Sun)22:54 No. 113777 ID: 426169
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Aaaand I'm lost again.

This place is somewhat disconcerting.
I feel like I'm going in circles.

Well the best advice I can give you during the night would be that, perhaps the troll's bird wasn't too smart and made a bee-line for its target? So if you can recall the direction it went and head consistantly that way, you may yet find your path.

Elsewise pray to a god of luck

Dusker 2010/01/19(Tue)04:56 No. 114619 ID: 426169
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Gods help those who help themselv- POX- themselves. Prayer hardly- BLOODY BRANCHES EVERYWHERE- is worth my time.

OW! CURSE ON THESE WOODS!

>>114619
Well you know they could be cursed already.

But are you still covered in the compact? You're after all no longer a client of the Fae kingdoms. And I imagine the ability to wield iron weapons is something that would be appreciated among trolls as well. There should be people there that you could strike a deal with.

Dusker 2010/01/19(Tue)05:18 No. 114626 ID: 426169
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IF ONE MORE FUCKING BR-
OW MOTHERFUCKER!

>>114626
Oh calm down a little. Going Berserk out in the middle of a forest isn't very productive.

Just find a nice place to sleep and then use an actual road tomorrow. Just note in what direction the bird flew in.

Dusker 2010/01/19(Tue)05:29 No. 114633 ID: 426169
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"DIE YOU BASTARDS DIE!"

Dusker 2010/01/19(Tue)05:39 No. 114637 ID: 426169
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"KYAAAAAAA"

Dusker 2010/01/19(Tue)05:40 No. 114638 ID: 426169
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"Excuse me?"

>>114638
Well don't just stand there like a raving drooling lunatic. Be polite and greet whoever is there. And sheath that sword, naked steel or iron is impolite.

Julie 2010/01/19(Tue)06:36 No. 114646 ID: 426169
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So it was him. Good thing he was yelling, might've missed him otherwise.
"What are you doing here?"
"I figured you'd be lost by now."
"I was doing fine."
Yeah, real fine.
"Yeah you killed that fern pretty good. Since you're doing so fine, I guess you don't need anyone showing you the way. Bye then."
"... Wait! Show me the way!"
Honestly, he's worse than my dad the way he's barking orders. I wonder if I should tease him some more...

>>114646
Point out that it's harmful towards the blade to just cut up random stuff. He could get rust on it now. And he looks like a moron with that scarf.

Then I think you're done teasing for now. Bring him to that Owl character.

<aside> How fascinating... we're inside both their heads. Well not at the same time, but nonetheless interesting. And if memory serves, the mouse is female.

[If speaking to the Dusker] Do be polite, this one holds much promise, for the utility of being your guide as well as for reasons you've yet to fathom.

[If speaking to the mouse] Teasing is fun only on one's own behalf when the other is in such a serious mood. In this case, it would be better to have him feel a sense of debt towards you, as he does seem to be one of those honor-and-obligation types. And once he's cooled off, he'll be a ripe target for more gentle jibes.

Dusker, he's followed you out here to help you amongst what you know to be snakes and other large creatures. He deserves a few bad jokes.

Julie 2010/01/24(Sun)12:49 No. 117874 ID: 95376b
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"No, I don't think so. You're just a big jerk, and you look stupid in that scarf."
"Take me to the Owl, now."
"No."

Julie 2010/01/24(Sun)13:15 No. 117883 ID: 95376b
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"No?"
"Wha- l-let go of me."
"You tell me no when my princess is in peril?"
"Y-you're hurting me! Lemme go!"
"TAKE ME TO THE OWL!"
"W-wha? Screw that!"

My my, this turned into a very stupid situation. The mouse really has no reason to be there unless she's going to help him, and the Dusker... is being a really big jerk right now. Let her go, you brute. She really has no obligation to help you, so if you desire that help you need to treat it as what it is: A gift, not a given.

Julie 2010/01/24(Sun)13:44 No. 117895 ID: 95376b
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You're so right. I'm not gonna let him push me around.
"Let me go, you brute! I don't need to help you!"

What's he...[image] shitshitshitshit

"Shut up you little bitch. My task is more important than your life. I will NOT tolerate ANY further delays. You will show me the path the Owl, or I will kill you. Do you understand?"
"Y-yes."
"Good. Which way?"
"T-that path over there."

Julie, you might want to quiet down for a while, he seems a bit... high strung.

Dusker, if you'd just apologized he probably would have helped you, you're doing things wrong. Be nicer to civilians, especially if they're trying to help you.

Okay it seems we've clearly switched who we're suggesting too, perhaps because the Dusker's mind is a bit too one-track at the moment, consumed with emotion, etc etc.

Watch your mouth young lady. Or... thoughts, I suppose. Anyway, it seems that your intended generosity has targeted the wrong individual... Bet you wish you were still at daddy's, hm? Make a mental note that sometimes adults are uptight because they've learned that the world doesn't reward carelessness. And it seems you've got no choice now but to guide our ninja friend. Guide him true, but if you see an opportunity to slip away (and make sure it is a BIG opportunity, this guy is slicker than you think), go ahead and leap for it.