>>545841
Peel it off you and tell it you need a doctor. Also what the hell is it? What is this city? Why is there electricity?

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/10/30(Wed)19:20 No. 546038 ID: d92f71
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the Golem grabs the creature by the nape of its neck and slings it. the creature's flesh feels cold and liquid, like mercury or oil.

"we are in search of a doctor."

"a doctor?" the creature laughs an angry, hissing laugh, "why would you need a doctor?"

it notices Nava and grins a horrible, evil grin, "the morsel? you expect you can save her? that's cute. she's long past saving, Clay man."

its grin vanishes, replaced with a scowl, "or not? she may have hope, Golem, but at this point you wouldn't need a doctor, you would need an angel or daemon, or perhaps a..."

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/10/30(Wed)19:21 No. 546039 ID: d92f71
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"the sage!" the Empty one gasps and closes his mouth. he feels so betrayed. he had just met a new friend, but now it's obvious that the Golem was in leagues with the Sage aiming to kill him. and for what? for protecting his city? for having pride in his home? how dare the Golem judge him, and how dare the Sage as well. Vakun knew he couldn't trust the outsider, he knew it as soon as he saw it consorting with those damnable soldiers. he knew but he wanted to believe he had one possible ally in this world. nevertheless, he will make this golem pay for playing with his emotions. he will make it pay dearly.

>>546039
Empty: By consorting do you mean slaughtering and getting shot by? You should probably re-evaluate your evidence.

Sherman: Explain that she was shot by soldiers and burnt by magical backlash; she should only need medical attention. Say that you'll do whatever's necessary to save her.

Sports Drink With Elecrotlytes 2013/11/01(Fri)00:18 No. 546199 ID: 31b21d
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evidence... EVIDENCE. the Empty one scowls further. he did witness the Golem killing soldiers and he did witness the soldiers firing at the Golem, but this means nothing more than that the Sage is just that desperate to get rid of him. of course they would sacrifice one or two men to attempt to gain his trust. they try this every time. someone pretends to be chased into Dis by the soldiers, and then when Vakun trusts them, they turn on him, and he consumes them. he's seen it happen hundreds of times since his hollowing, and he refuses to be tricked this time. no, this Golem plans to hurt him, like all the others that damnable Sage has sent.

Sports Drink With Elecrotlytes 2013/11/01(Fri)00:20 No. 546200 ID: 31b21d
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Sherman keeps its eye on the shadowy creature, who writhes and growls to itself.

"she was shot by soldiers, then victim to some form of magical discharge. she needs immediate medical attention."

"a likely story." the creature snickers, "it was no magic that did her in, she got zapped, and she's long past the point of medicinal help. is she even still alive?"

the creature chuckles, a sound that causes sherman to clench its mighty fists.

"she certainly needs some help, though." Vakun grins. he's got the Golem now. he'll have it spilling the beans in no time, then he will feast on it, the traitorous Witch as well, "perhaps I know of someone who could help."

Sherman growls a growl which rumbles the earth and causes lights in the distance to wink.

"or perhaps not."

the Golem feels the familiar urge to snap this creature in half.

Golem: If it is not going to help, then beat help out of it.

golem: walk away and try the door again, you can just pull the door off the hinges if you have to.

>>546200
Sherman, leave him alone for now. Nava's health is more important than breaking his spine. Go through the door this time, whether they'll open it or not.

>>546199
No magic? Did you not see what she did with fire? Perhaps she just bit off more than she could chew in order to genuinely fight you. And if they are telling the truth, if they are simply trying to live, then perhaps you could convince them to kill the Sage in exchange for saving her life. If you have consumed Sage's minions after they have betrayed you every time, then what's to stop you from consuming these two if they betray you this time? If you don't try and kill the Sage, then this game of cat and mouse will continue on forever.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/01(Fri)09:16 No. 546218 ID: d92f71
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"if you will not help me then leave, or I will pull you apart."

the Golem turns back to the door.

"I never said I wouldn't help you." the empty one grins, "I just need some help in return."

the Golem looks back, "why should I help you?"

"you have no choice if you want the morsel alive. face it, ogre, she's got maybe two hours untreated. can you find a doctor in this city in two hours? would the doctor be able to cure her in two hours? you'll be walking in circles until dawn carrying a corpse without my help." the creature takes a step back, grinning a wide, evil grin, "but with my help, you'll get your friend to the help she needs in a matter of minutes. your choice, supersize: take my help and do me one small favor, or refuse and watch your friend seize and sputter as the last ragged breaths subside and braindeath sets in."

"what is your offer?"

"I'll bring you to the Sage. the Sage can fix anyone, may even be able to heal the recent dead, though I wouldn't depend on it. if the Sage can't fix your friend, no power in heaven nor hell can either."

"and what is your request?"

"when all is said and done and your girlfriend is up and kicking, you kill the Sage, slowly."

If you want this Sage dead so badly why have you not killed him?

And if he is worth killing slowly how can I trust him with fixing her?

Agree.

But when the time comes, betray the creature. Kill it instead. You would rather slay a beast that tries to use you, that uses the life of your friend as a tool, than one who would help her.

Besides, if you slay the sage, there will be no one to make sure the cure sticks, or aid her should she regress.

Agree, but keep a watchful eye on the creature in case it tries anything funny. Warn it if it betrays you, your vengeance will be as slow and painful as the death it wishes upon the Sage.

>>546218
Say that you can't promise a slow death for the sage, but after Nava's life is saved, there will certainly be a death of some sort.

It leaves it open to being able to kill the shade if you change your mind later. (while still sticking to your oath if there is any magic bullshit)

"I am puzzled, if this 'sage' has assaulted you to the point of earning death by torture why should I trust their aid, and why have you not already taken your vengeance yourself?"

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/02(Sat)09:57 No. 546351 ID: d92f71
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" why have you not dealt with this Sage on your own? and how can I trust this Sage to heal her?"

"you can trust the Sage." the creature says solemnly, "the sage is an ally to all living things. she is just not an ally of mine."

"and why have you not killed her yourself?"

the creature shrugs, sighing sadly, "I suppose I'm not strong enough."

"very well, I will do this for you."

"I knew you would be there for me." the creature smiles in a frighteningly human way, but recoils as Sherman leans in close.

"if you betray me, or hurt her, I will visit upon you pain you can not imagine, shadow thing."

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/02(Sat)09:58 No. 546352 ID: d92f71
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"I would never hurt Nava." Vakun says, more hurt than he thought he could be by Sherman's accusation. of course he wouldn't hurt her. these two are his only allies, his only friends, in this god damned purgatory.

"let's get moving." the creature says, "we can be there in less than ten minutes if we use this route."

"where are we going?"

Vakun ponders the question. he'll be able to bring them to the Sage in a matter of minutes, but should he tell them where the Sage is? if they knew they could navigate to her without his help. they wouldn't need him.

how could he think that? these are his friends. they wouldn't betray him. he must be open with them... but if they are really his friends they would understand he has to keep some things from them, right?

>>546352
Jeez this guy is emotionally unstable. That's just straight up whiplash.
Empty: Friendship requires some manner of trust. Tell them the general direction and that you will lead them there.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/03(Sun)13:19 No. 546522 ID: d92f71
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"we're going to church, of course." the creature replies, "the Sage took refuge in an old chapel... more of a cathedral, actually. cathedrals are catholic, right? it's a catholic church, anyway. we're going through a few alleys, westbound. we'll try to bypass the horde of hollow men, but if we get ambushed, just remember they break like anything else."

"those were not allies of yours?"

"of course not." the hollow man growls, "bunch of barbaric bastards. no not barbaric, what's a good adjective for psychopath? psychotic, I guess. they walk like a man and talk like a man, but they're animals. speaking of which you may want to put your torch out."

"it was my understanding that they hate the light."

"we do, but it also draws us in like moths. that's why I've got lights on all over the city, keeps them away from my stomping grounds."

Sherman isn't sure it trusts this thing yet. it could want him to put the torch out so its friends can attack unfettered.

the Hollow man shrugs, "your choice. let's go."

The small amount of light the torch is giving off does not seem to bother them that much. At this point its doing more to alert potential threats than keep us safe. Go ahead and douse the torch for now.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/03(Sun)22:58 No. 546590 ID: d92f71
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Sherman snuffs the fire and follows the Hollow man's lead. they duck through alleys and side streets, and weave in and out buildings.

"my name is Vakun, by the way." the creature turns back and says, "we haven't had a chance to talk. not that I mind. I mean I want to talk, I don't mean I don't, but I don't want to impose a conversation on you. you're angelic, right?"

"yes."

"yeah I could tell. I've only ever seen angels with that kind of helmet. usually they have more than just a helmet, they usually have a full set of armor."

"I was once fully armored."

"what happened?"

"I stopped being armored"

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/03(Sun)22:59 No. 546591 ID: d92f71
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the creature opens its mouth to say something but then closes it again. after a few moments it speaks again, "how did you and Nava meet?"

"she liberated me from my angelic masters."

"yes, but how?"

"she killed them."

"why didn't you kill her?"

Sherman ponders the question. "why would I?"

the creature shrugs, "I would have. weren't those angels your allies?"

"they were dead. I hold no loyalty to a corpse."

"then what happens when Nava dies?"

the Golem growls quietly. Vakun decides not to pursue the question. instead, he turns forward.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/03(Sun)23:00 No. 546592 ID: d92f71
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"good evening, Vakun." the Hollow woman in front of him gestures for the group behind her to stay back, "ferrying more morsels to the Sage, I take it?"

"Umbra." Vakun growls, "why can't you stay dead?"

"those are our prey, Vakun." Umbra slides like a mist toward them, "I won't have you stealing my quarry again."

"DON'T TOUCH THEM!" Vakun shrieks as he unsheathes his claws.

"don't spaz out, you subhuman." the hollow woman says as she halts in front of the empty one, "you're outnumbered, and even without my pack, I could put you in the ground."

Sherman: Grab the woman's head and crush it, then tell Vakun to grab hold of you. You should be able to just barrel through these suckers and outrun them.

yea, you may be able to beat her if both arms were free, but they aren't. so double up on passengers and run through them.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/05(Tue)11:07 No. 546717 ID: d92f71
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"Step aside, Vakun. run away like the coward you are!" the Hollow woman growls.

"you'll have to go through me."

"with pleasure!"

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/05(Tue)11:08 No. 546719 ID: d92f71
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Sherman scoops up the hollow man and sprints toward the crowd, crashing into them with his massive stone shoulder, those not liquefied by the Golem's impact are trampled underfoot.

"which way?"

"there. the church is on that hill... um Sherman?"

"What?"

"about the Sage. do it quickly. don't make her suffer."

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2013/11/05(Tue)11:09 No. 546720 ID: d92f71
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the Golem continues to sprint toward the Cathedral, as it passes the gates, floodlights kick in and bathe the three in blinding white light. Vakun flinches and sizzles. the Golem lets the Hollow man go. and continues sprinting.

"I'll catch up later!" the empty one says with great effort, "don't worry about me, just get Nava to safety!"

Sherman turns to the doors of the Cathedral.

{Empty}
Now would be a good time to try and figure out a 'lair' to guide your friends too after they finish with the Sage.
{Sherman}
Continue onward, now is the time to help Neva out!

>>546720
Knock, yell that you need medical assistance.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2014/01/30(Thu)08:26 No. 560113 ID: 7e38be
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the witch groans as she sits up. her joints hurt. her muscles ache. her skin stings. she doesn't know where she even is.

she appears to be in a small bedroom. there is little to the room, other than some religious iconography and a cheap looking landscape print. there is a table on the other wall from the bed which has a lamp and a clock. the clock appears nonfunctional. there is a door directly in front of her.

rub sleep from eye, stretch limbs, examine under bed, then out door.

Realize your face is uncovered and freak out a little.

examine room for anything useful, then head towards the only exit

Avoid urge to rub sleep from eyes to avoid tearing off sensitive charred skin.

Place clock in pocket.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2014/01/31(Fri)19:25 No. 560348 ID: 7e38be
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Nava begins to rub her eyes, but the jolt of pain snaps her back into the present. she inhales sharply though her nose as the grogginess lingers over her like a sheet. slowly, aching all the while, she stands.

she examines the room around her. more than anything, it looks like a room in a hospital. there is a certain sterility to it. there are no personal effects, and the lack of any windows makes her feel very claustrophobic.

she picks up the clock. it seems like a simple clock radio. it seems to have both a battery port and a power cord, and though it is plugged into a wall socket, and the fluorescent lights above her buzz incessantly, the clock is unpowered. she fingers open the battery port, and feels an odd sensation, like a tingling in her heart, reaching out to her fingers.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2014/01/31(Fri)19:26 No. 560349 ID: 7e38be
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the radio shrieks as it powers up, displaying a blinking 12:00. Nava quickly turns off the radio, and after only a few seconds, the clock dims and dies.

Nava tries to place the clock in her pocket, then realizes she is wearing a gown. she shrugs and lays the clock radio down, then staggers out of the room.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2014/01/31(Fri)19:27 No. 560351 ID: 7e38be
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she finds herself in a hallway. the sterility of the room is similarly present in this hall. Nava is unsure of the last time she has been in a place so clean. she is also unsure of where she is, or where Sherman is.

is this a hospital? judging by the drawings on the wall, it might be a pediatrics ward, or perhaps a school.

>>560351
Head to the office.

well the office would probably be the best place to start seeing as we don't really have any idea where the hell to go or even are at this point.

To the office!

>>560348
Huh. It got power just from being on contact with you? That's different.

>what do
Head towards the office. That's a central place, in a school or hospital. Hopefully there will be someone there, and if not, you'll have access to computers, records, the map, intercom, useful things like that.

Sports Drink with Electrolytes 2014/02/01(Sat)19:25 No. 560509 ID: 7e38be
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Nava staggers down the hall, hoping to find someone or something in the office. the lights buzz above her mockingly. she remembers the silence. she hates the silence. she hates the sound of loneliness.

"I wonder where Sherman is." she says to herself.

"when I find him he's gonna be sorry." she replies.

"...I hope he's ok." she concludes.

she finds a set of double doors next to the office. seems as though on the other side of the doors is a gymnasium.

Nava peaks into the office. the room, like the others is eerily silent and still and silent, but painstakingly well kept, except for a strange dent in the rightmost wall.

"what is going on here?" she asks.

>>560509
Go see if the computer's on. Maybe someone left a note.

>staggers
Uh, how do you feel? How quickly could you move, if you had to?

>>560509
From the mascot / log up there, it looks like it's school.

Is there anything on the computer screen? If not, try the gymnasium.

Search filing cabinet.

check the back room to make sure no one is hiding in there and then see if the computer works, failing that check the filing cabinet and hope we can turn up something.