Kaktus 2023/12/08(Fri)17:20 No. 1078986 ID: 681cb5
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>Don't forget you have to clean the graffiti off your house before he sees it.
...oh no. When are you supposed to find time to clean that off!? Just taking down the stall after you’re done here will take most of the afternoon.

Bill: “…the town ain’t to fond of me.” you mumble as you turn around and put the finished fish packages in front of him, “And mah pah is no l-longer with us.”
Theo: “Oh…” he averts his gaze from yours, looking down at the fish instead, “I… see…” fumbling a bit, he grabs both the earthroot leaves wrapped files and slide them into his jacket, “I’m sorry about your father.”
Bill: “Don’t be. ‘e been gone for a while.” you let your fingers tap against the counter before continuing, “Ah w-would take a room down at Tina, but the place is probably packed like a barrel of sardines what with the f-festival and all.” you glance up again, finding the rabbit looking you right in the eyes, “M-might as well sleep in mah stall…”
Theo: “Ah, no, that won’t do. That won’t do at all.” looking out towards the west, he waves his hand in front of you, “There are rainclouds on the horizon, and I don’t want you… I don’t want my guide tomorrow to catch a cold, now do I?”
Bill: “Well, the only other idea Ah ‘ave is to drag mah old eka into the woods and camp under it.” you stroke your beard, “Sides, better this creature of yers run into someone like me instead of some defenseless kid, eh?”
Theo: “Eka?”
Bill: “Mah rowing boat.”
Theo: “Oh… no, that’s… I can’t allow you to come to harm, Bill.” he put his hand on yours, his soft fur rubbing against your hard scales, “But what can I…” Closing his eyes, he sigh… and after taking a deep breath he lifts up your left hand and pushes something of metal and wood into it,

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Kaktus 2023/12/08(Fri)17:20 No. 1078987 ID: 681cb5
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And with that, before you even have time to compose yourself enough to say goodbye, he’s gone. Well, mostly gone, you can still see his crimson cape dancing in the wind as he once again is beset by the other town people. For a second, his shoulder sags… before he stands up straight and outright beam with self-confidence, before finally succumbing to the tidal wave of fans and disappearing behind them.

Opening your hand, you find a key with a wooden disc fastened on it. The number 1 is carved on one side… and the words “Tina’s Tavern” on the other. Clearly, a key belonging to the inn. Huh, you’ve never actually seen one of these keys before, ha-

Wait… wait… did… did he just give you the key to his room!? He even invited you to spend the night there!? This isn’t a date, is it!? Or do he want to… or… but… what if he wants to… or is this just a misunderstanding and… what are you supposed to wear!? Are you supposed to bring something!? Like flowers!? HAVE YOU BEEN MISSREADING YOUR INTERACTION WITH HIM!? YOU’RE NOT READY FOR THIS!

>>1078987
Don't read too much into it. For now, assume you're just being given a bit of goodwill. Do your chores.

A date is a formal affair, this is just hanging out. Were you trying to impress him? No. So he must actually like you as you are, and wants to spend time with you.
Don't worry about it too much. Focus on stowing your stall for now.

He probably wants to put you in a nice bed for once. He doesn't seem like the type to do anything serious until his quest is done.

Still probably a good idea to get some nice spices and prepare a nice dinner using that fish, unless he wants to keep it as a pet. Not because he's your soul mate or anything (baka). It's just the nice, courteous thing to do to repay him.

Toxoglossa 2023/12/08(Fri)21:19 No. 1079013 ID: afc43a
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“Oooh, that brings me back.” Cauldera sighs, looking on at the show. “He tries to be so gentle at first.”

“I know, right?” Miki giggles, “Its very sweet.” She shares a knowing glance with one of the few people to have had Raithe as a partner. “I always have to remind him to go harder.” She shuffles a little as her arousal grows, pressing against the tight fabric of her pants.

The baker glances at her hosts: on one side of her Vivian watches with rapt attention, one hand tucked under her dress and slowly rubbing back and fourth. Opposite her, Cauldera lays back on the grass, her thumb rubbing in circles around the curve of her breast.

“Uh, heh, so if fey descended from elementals, and I guess mortals descended from fey: does that mean there’s something descended from mortals? Like, why is everything layered like that?” Miki asks, trying to keep the casual conversation going, even as she sees where things are headed. Her heard races and her head spin as she tries to keep from babbling. The baker feels excitement gripping her but feels suddenly out of her depth and unsure of how to proceed.

“Mmm- Its one of the great questions, and there’s many theories about such things.” Vivian responds, catching her breath as her tip raises the hem of her dress. “Are there places even further from the Sea of Dreams than the mortal realm, with less mana and no natural magic? Much time has been spent debating what life would look like on a plane like that; if it could even exist. It seems... unnatural and alien.”

She continues, tilting her porcelain muzzle skyward as her pleasure builds. “Ah- of course, such thought goes both ways. There was a mortal philosopher named Rutattezen who theorized that there might be some place beyond the Sea of Dreams: a great untergeister

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Oh, actually please continue on Rutattezen! A place where something's spirit would break down in... then how about something without a spirit? like a machine?

But of course, an expeditious handy can come before some handy exposition!

we wouldn't be asking questions if we thought you were boring!
though, we could never decline such a open invite

Not boring at all. Philosophy and horniness pair great together. You could listen more from herall day.

On the other hand, be curious about what bird breasts feel like. Would they make for nice pillows? Try them on your head.

>>1079014 Given that the Elemental Plane 2 higher has literally everything be alive due to mana density, I doubt anything trying to go there wouldn't have a spirit. Maybe the power of Love could hold a spirit together?

Train to reach peak size shifting.

Time to train the
S H I F T

Attempt to Train our size shifting to max

And Hey! Heres an idea: Since Pazuru is here, we can ask her if she could train with us and Momo too. She has that giant astral projection of her feral form that we can train with. Plus im sure she has all sorts of other powers she can use thay we can find out about and train with. This is a good way to see how Pazuru does in combat too for future missions. Plus, Josephine probably needs this downtime to heal her wounds, and check for cancer treatments, so pazuru is a good person to train with while Josephine is temporary out of action.

Also, I think we should tell Pazuru about her replacement [VIRGE] during training and how cute he was, even if he was a little bit of a party pooper, and fun to tease. Just want her opinion on the silly little angel.

I would have said buy the motorcycle, but i have a feeling that whoever paid us during the gala is going to ask for that favor next downtime, and id rather make sure we get training done in case our second downtime is spent doing the favor

>>1078962

Agreed

Practice using your new Hammerspace as a sort of filter to enlarge specific internal organs while shrinking outwardly.
And finally learn how to Enhance Knockers.

Marlene Collins 2023/12/08(Fri)16:49 No. 1078978 ID: 11f77a
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>You get it. You want that blip too, some days
I can’t imagine turning old and looking at myself in the mirror, and never having published anything. Then again, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow for all I know.

Marlene: I totally get what you mean. There are days I want that blip too--I'm an aspiring writer myself.

Marlene: But for what it’s worth, Devon, I really loved reading the script. Your father’s writing is impressive and very captivating for a tragologist.

>What’s tragology? The study of tragedies?
*like the study of humans is anthropo-logy, tragos or trago-logy is a made-up term for the study of goats and caprine cultures. Also, side fact, the etymology of tragedy is made up of tragos (goat) and oide (song).

He chuckles with me.

>Ask for full permission on behalf of the studio to edit, re-contextualize, and overhaul the script.
Marlene: I’ve dealt with the process where studios buy scripts from small screenwriters. If I’m able to convince Silenus to pick it up, they could offer a deal to purchase the rights. From there they could modify or finish it however they want.

Marlene: There’s a good chance you could come in and write the rest yourself--or find any notes regarding it.

Devon: Oh, I could try and find anything Osman has to help, but I’m afraid I know absolutely nothing when it comes to writing stories--unless it involves a tax consultant.

Devon: It would be in better hands with professionals.

Marlene: If it pulls through, they’ll contact you. You should be proud that your father’s work has made it this far.

Devon: I am! It’s wonderful news!

Marlene Collins 2023/12/08(Fri)16:53 No. 1078980 ID: 11f77a
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>Ready to become a historian, ghostwriting for a ghost?
>Might be an issue if you’d want recognition of your own […] rather than be a […] ghost writer.
Honestly, I’m not that uptight about sharing work or recognition. Sure, I’d love to have the glory to myself (who wouldn’t)--but this is my chance to find my bearings and get my foot in the door again. I should gladly take it, despite the tension I have about that place.

I give him my number.

Marlene: Thank you for the talk, Devon; I’m happy to have reached you. I haven’t read a good script like this in a while; it’s new and inspiring and it’d be a shame if it never reaches the producer’s desk.

Devon: I’m very happy to hear that. I can’t wait to tell my wife about this!

Devon: I could recheck for any notes in the meantime. I’ll keep an eye on the phone in case you call again.

Marlene: Have a good evening, Devon.

Devon: You too, Ms. Collins.

-Click-

That went better than expected, but that’s only the easy part. If I were to write the rest of the script would I channel through Osman’s writing--or interpret with my own style? I would do my best to stay true to the original source.

Marlene Collins 2023/12/08(Fri)16:54 No. 1078981 ID: 11f77a
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I return to the basement; Maebe notices me.

Maebe: Hey, who were you talking to?

Marlene: It was Osman’s son. Turns out the author of this script has passed away years ago.

Maebe: Aye.

Marlene: His next of kin will take care of the negotiations if Silenus picks it up.

Marlene: Thing is, that also means someone else will have to finish it.

Maebe: That gonna be you?

Marlene: Oh, well, maybe! I do want to see this to the end.

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Sure! You know of a good bar just down the uhhhhhhhhhhh... you... don't get out much.

Nah.
When was the last time you plowed your BF?

>Red one
So we're looking for a Clydesdale. Wonderful.
The narcissistic horses run really fast.

>>1078973
Yyyeah... this doesn't add up.
If what he's saying is true, he'd be six years old when he was an elder. Which would mean Tislomer is only one year away from elderhood despite not knowing common traditions. That... requires multiple mental gymnastics.
Ask for a rundown of typical cutebold aging because all of this is weird.

>>1078976
Oh that's an expectation, you are your own man Boss, but in this matter at least you hold similar values.

You're building a new kingdom rather than directly reclaiming the one taken from you, and it's appropriate it starts in this forest where you gathered your first companions. It's only fitting that it's where, hopefully, you gather your first peoples.

These infringements by outsiders are something to be helped with on principle alone, but it would go without saying that if the region were to be under your influence it would likewise have your protection.

...Juuust need to get the ball rolling on an army to lend more than symbolic weight to the notion.

>>1078976
Ask him to tell us more of the Red One and outsiders.
Particularly what kind of outsiders are showing up and their goals/actions. We've encountered some clueless sport hunters, but have any encroachments of a military or noble nature occurred?

>>1078994
I think Red One is what they call their sacred horse.

Actually it makes sense, the coup could have taken place 5 years ago. The boss being 19 years old, means that he was 14 at the time and making the assumption that the late king came to visit in the last year of his life then it's plausible.

Can you do magic to a knife?

Call upon that which is stirring inside you! Pray to your youness! The Goddess may be dead, but you're alive tonight, and that means something. Unleash yourself on the forest!

Apply a CUT enchantment to a knife. Pay attention to whatever's inside you. It's important.

I would think that there is a way to figure out where all the void is coming from, differences in how much void the plants blood, the direction of the void flow, gut instinct that maybe is more. at the very least you could chop a vine in half and see which side bleeds
well, unless you hav another light source that does not need your hand at least one of the knives is going to Chester
If this weird power is you, maybe you should ask it how it works, probably better than guessing how it works and what it can do

What spells do you know?

tippler 2023/12/08(Fri)16:59 No. 1078983 ID: 9ea24b
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The adventurers look at each other.

“There’s the small matter of scale here, Pliny. Our party can’t defeat an entire army.” Erogalf says.

“We’d like the war to end too, but we also value our lives.” Flint adds. “Being a spirit, you could pick away at their numbers over time without as much risk.”

“Yes, that’s a good idea, you can travel with us as we follow the army to Jamuk!” Erogalf’s smile seems a little forced, though it’s difficult to tell through the fake beard.

I’m at a crossroads. The army will depart tomorrow and I can either stay here and help the survivors or pursue, with the adventurers or on my own.

Ugh following the army is so much trouble. There are people here, your well is here, your town is here. Just stay put. Maybe kill the commander to weaken their tactics so the defenders of this nation can potentially defeat them.

Become an adventurer. There's gold to be made in that profession, and they won't be looking for you away from the city!

You are the spirit of the city, should you go haring off on this adventurer nonsense? No, you should protect your home and prepare to rebuild.

>>1078983
They were searching for a spirit. They said as much when they found the hole we made. Perhaps they truly do oppose this army, or perhaps they do not. Either way, I get the sense that they need a spirit for something and wish to use us as a tool. We could follow the army in secret if we truly felt the need, we do not need them for this. What benefit we would have in this arrangement is unclear.

We are Pliny, not a tool for adventurers.

I also do not think they are being genuine. Their friendliness seems too fast and too strained. Do not accuse them of anything, but decline. Be prepared for them to react badly to rejection.

Even if they do not react violently, we should keep track of them when they leave, and consider eliminating them if they act suspiciously and the opportunity is presented. They may decide there is more profit in selling us out. Always prioritize mages first if it comes to violence.

(3/3) kpwlt 2023/12/08(Fri)01:23 No. 1078945 ID: 127310
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Aside from throwing hands with your inventor, you can see a loose-looking panel on the ceiling. You could jump up there and try and sneak around in the walls and ceiling or even just hide. It sounds like there might be some kind of vermin living up there though.

Also, there is a single door leading out of the room and it is slightly open. You can hear the sound of boots hitting the ground and people talking through it.

Despite being very durable, you will probably not be able to survive in deep space for very long, so you may want to look for some kind of SPACE VESSEL to aid your travels.

Take the axe. Now you have an axe.

Head up. One small step closer to SPACE.

Make the stock chimpanzee screech sound effect- you know the one -and bowl the lab tech over when he's recovering after an axe swing, then go into the vent while he's down and disarmed

Tackle the technician but don't kill him, just knock him on his ass. Use him as a springboard to get to the ceiling.

You could use that axe, but it looks a little big for you so... Jump on him and bite the handle in half! Grab the axe head and escape into the ceiling.

3/6 Derklord 2023/12/08(Fri)17:37 No. 1078990 ID: 770f88
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The stream returns to relative normalcy; the group has now coalesced and has begun to track toward Vanuix town; everyone seems to collect their first Pokemon on the route, which goes through an abandoned ruin of what looks to be some sort of European castle, Pheonix gets the Fire snake monotype:
Infernipython.

The Pokedex reads Infernipython, the Inferno Python Pokemon.
Infernipython has a distinctive flame-shaped pattern on the crown of its head, resembling a radiant crown of fire. Embers occasionally escape from its mouth as it moves, leaving a trail of sparks behind it. The tip of its tail is adorned with a pronounced flame, which burns brightly and can be controlled with precision.

Elk Enchantress gets the new fan-favorite Psychic/Ghost type, Psyshroud; looking at the Pokemon's design, you understand why quickly.

The Pokedex reads: Psyshroud has flowing, wispy tendrils that trail behind it, resembling an elegant gown. These tendrils are semi-transparent and move gracefully with the Pokémon's every movement, adding to its spectral allure. Around its neck, there's a delicate, ghostly accessory that shimmers with a psychic glow.
The tail of Psyshroud is adorned with a series of psychic ribbons that float and weave through the air, creating an enchanting display. These ribbons can move with a mind of their own, responding to the emotions and thoughts of Psyshroud.

Finally, Shepered Streamer gets Ghost/Normal aoudad: SpectraLight:

The Pokedex reads SpectraLight, the Regenerative Pokemon.

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4/6 Derklord 2023/12/08(Fri)17:38 No. 1078991 ID: 770f88
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Suddenly, you feel the water around you start to bubble. However, the water itself doesn't seem to be increasing in temperature; it's almost equivalent to a grumble, like the water itself isn't happy that you are still alive and has excellent bar management; if you were aware you were in a dream or instead a Cosmic Horror: you'd probably call her Derklords Thalassophobia With the appearance as a river stream.

5/6 Derklord 2023/12/08(Fri)17:38 No. 1078992 ID: 770f88
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And she's pissed off that you haven't been taken by the shore, gone to a rocky bay, accidentally flashed your nether regions, lost your energy, and then got brutally murdered by a: Derklord's Thalassophobia With the appearance of an oversized barracuda.
Honestly, she's probably going to keep spawning conflicts in this nightmare until you one: Realize you're inside a dream and that none of what's happening is real, and Two: you die a very gory and graphic death. Three: Make an absolute fool of yourself that you are so embarrassed that you wake up.
But that doesn't matter because you're not in a dream, and everything you've gone through makes sense and is natural, Right?

Secret Sixth Bar Unlocked: Immersion.

Current Immersion: 85%

You feel like something terrible will happen soon.

6/6 Derklord 2023/12/08(Fri)17:38 No. 1078993 ID: 770f88
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[Random Conflict: Internal.]
[Chosen: a Hard Battle]
Target: 2.
Just as they reach Vanuix town, an unlucky set of cards is drawn from both the chaos and the deck of destruction. Both Pheonix and Shepherd Have to Fight Level 100 Pokemon without the possibility of running away, while their most vital team member is at one hp, without healing items, while also blindfolded. And while the Pokemon in question is a level 100 Ratta, you reckon that
considering all of the possibilities, this battle seems nearly impossible to complete without a total party wipe, with most of their Pokemon at levels 16-18; maybe this is the end of the stream, and once this is done, you can finally rest, return to your car, drive home and go to sleep.

Derklord 2023/12/08(Fri)17:48 No. 1078996 ID: 770f88
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Your thought is interrupted by a Direct Message from Phoenix, which makes your heart drop to your stomach.
"If the Stream ends here, it's curtains for you .(= "

At first, I was happy about this news, but now I feel oddly intimidated. But with how much control I have over the possibilities, I have a couple of options to deal with this.

[1] Tell the strategy of what to do out loud to the streamers. At the same time, you influence their critical hit chance to take out the Rattas, with very few casualties (The Audience will most likely catch on to what you are doing and be reasonably enraged with this action.)
[2] The fight plays out as expected; a "Lucky" Critical hit saves the stream when all hope seems lost. (This will be incredibly engaging to the audience. However, it will leave only one Pokemon, which may be a problem in future internal stream conflicts.)
[3] Turn the battle off entirely and return to the hub (This will save the party Pokemon; however, it will lower your professionalism, and the audience will become furious at you.)
[4] Distract the audience with [something] as you set it so the streamers discreetly cheese the encounter while all attention is on you. (You will have to Sacrifice a lot of any Bar to do this; however, it will not decrease or Increase (when it comes to lewdness) any other bar)
[5] Attempt to discreetly strategize with the streamers through DM's and make a way to do this legit (You will have to suggest a strategy or sequence of turns or mock turns as a suggestion; Failure results in a team wipe, however, if it succeeds it will generate massive amounts of hype, increasing the stream past the bar, and increasing your professionalism by a lot, you can also suggest things like take off the blindfold and strategies on how the streamers should react and process the information. )
[6] You know what? Let them

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A, obviously. Going back just means being stuck in the inn until the weight of vines crushes it. This is the only way forward.

((The next update will be in a new thread, since this one has started to take a while to load. A link will be posted here leading to the new thread when it goes live. Please continue to leave suggestions here until then!))

Keep going. You've come so far. You have people to save.

A)Keep Going
I'm excited for the clean new thread!

Sofia 2023/12/08(Fri)15:01 No. 1078969 ID: 0ba437
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(2/3) kpwlt 2023/12/07(Thu)05:02 No. 1078880 ID: 127310
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Seeing the sight of your own blood wouldn't normally do this to you, but that combined with the unpleasant sensation right before it causes you to fall, like a plank, into a supine position.
Hitting the back of your head on the pub floor, naturally, stuns you momentarily. This definitely gives you a horrible feeling in your cranium for now, but you don't feel like it'll cause any lasting damage.

(3/3) kpwlt 2023/12/07(Thu)05:02 No. 1078881 ID: 127310
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In the near-instantaneous time that it's taken you to come to, the "mobster" has swooped over and scooped you up.

He takes you past the bar and into a little room and lays you down on the bed. After checking your pulse and breathing, he looks into your mouth.
The man asks you if you're feeling okay and where the pain is. Before you can automatically answer, you feel the sting of unknown chemicals being injected directly into your cubital fossa. You had best hope that that was medicine for whatever you just ate.

Well if you're not falling back into unconsciousness right away, it's time to strike conversation.

A plausible excuse for what you did is that you were just trying to work up an appetite, and you didn't know it would negate the fat and protein of your body, not just the food you eat.

Ponder just why the hell you ordered that anyway. Was that some kind of pop culture reference?

Well either you're a shrunken head on a shelf, or this "mobster" is going to help you. Can't hurt to thank him, either way.

Why hello sir or madam,pardon me my disorientation, but it seems I overdid it with the antipasta. Luckily, it appears I'm fine thanks to the timely rescue of you triplets.

Say, are you the owner of this fine establishment?

>>1078924
You didn't ask her what the procedure was. Ask her what the procedure was. What was done to you?

And like sure, describe the box. We probably won't be dating her anyway.

Say you meant the map behind her. What can she tell you about what your place in the world was, and whether you'll be able resume your life.

>Well that's not good at all considering I'm AHN 7... Aka the one who made this place and I believe was responsible for your creation
Does that make you my boss? Mom? Did I work here… or would it be more accurate to ask do I work here?

be honest about the box, it's clearly not a malfunction so we're not going to be locked up in a psych ward. she knows about your creation it seems, so she should be able to provide SOME answers

explain were seeing a weird pop up next to them

(4/5) OMNI 2023/12/01(Fri)22:38 No. 1078444 ID: d20702
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You eat in the car after going through the WCDONS drive thru. Thankfully, that giftcard had enough change to spare after your order too.

And with the cosmos as your witness you are fucking this burger up.

Eiko watches you with both disgust and envy, "You know, you'll have to uncuff me eventually," she leans forward with more desperation than earlier, "At least feed me a fry or something! This is torture! Torture!"

You take a few more bites before mercifully feeding her some of the fries, "So, what's the layout of the compound?"

Half your fries are gone by the time Eiko answers and you squint at her, "It used to be an office building. About four floors with the crab on top. He usually isn't in the crab, but his office is in the very top floor."

Kings do love their towers. At least your wounds have stitched back together and some sensation has returned to your numb limbs. You clench your fingers a couple of times to make sure.

(5/5) OMNI 2023/12/01(Fri)22:39 No. 1078445 ID: d20702
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"How's the security?"

"Two guards at every entrance. The most people hang out on the first floor and the underground garage. The second floor is where the main supplies are kept and the third floor is the books area. There aren't really people on the third floor except dispatchers and counters. I know the vault is on the fourth floor, but I haven't seen it or Julien's office in person."

She gestures, "Most of the gang are out right now collecting, but they'll be coming back in waves once it's evening. And they're probably expecting my call now."

Apparently, it's 4PM. You could technically wait until tomorrow to settle things, maybe prepare better, and have less of a risk of more people showing up. Your AW will likely be charged up by then and you could make a quick escape.

Though you have many options. Strangers are generally welcome if they're coming in for loans, so you could pretend to be one that Eiko found. You could also sneak in instead while she works as a distraction.

Eiko's ability to PERSUADE the gang not to suspect anything is also a loose factor. Her status is only slightly better than a grunt but still a newbie.

Ah, that reminds you.

As you draw up your plans, you look at her more pointedly, "I forgot to ask. Did they tell you to stay in the car or did you choose to stay?"

It's quiet. She stares at you. 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds.

Her ears lower and the words come out low, "I told them I'd stay and call back up if needed. I had a bad feeling."

Hmm...

Eiko has good instincts. She'll value her life more than anything depending on the situation and would be able to sense danger. You'll have to take this into account in your plans.

Hit his piggy bank. If he can't pay his army, they'll ditch him, forcing him to confront you if you start destroying what you can't carry.

Plan A: Pretend you're a double-dealer who Eiko arrogantly caught on her own. She'll demand to be taken to the upper floors, and while they argue, detonate a load-bearing wall and flee. Loot what remains afterwards.
Plan B: Make your way up to the third floor, neutralize all guards as quietly as you can. Then slowly plant explosives or charge spells and hit the vault from below.
Plan C: Fight your way to the vault, use heavy artillery to blast it open, destroying most of the contents. Salvage what you can, then flee and watch as the boss' army abandons him.

>>1078445
Okay, so off the jump, there's an issue of her answering the question of 'where'd the other people go?' and 'why is she alone when she was supposed to be a warning sign?' She needs to have a way to answer those questions and keep suspicion low. I can't think of a reason for either, however, so that makes me believe she might not be super helpful in infiltration except as a distraction- though that in itself can be valuable. The how is also suspect.

You DID say no one's seen your face before, so that's a boon. I'd suggest trying to keep yourself hidden as possible. If there's some way to keep yourself quiet, then...well, normally I'd suggest the garage, but that's where a lot of people are, so that's out. Some way to get in the first floor...

...ugh, not a lot of info and too much risk. I feel like we might want to wait and scout the place out, get intel first. Though that does still leave her issue of 'why are all the guys dead and you didn't say anything?' What's an answer that WON'T get her shot dead on the spot? (Not that it matters super much, but you have a resource in her, might as well milk it.)

>>1078633
Upon further thinking, there IS no good answer that wouldn't get her shot dead for dereliction of duty to the gang, since she never called for backup, but showed back up ALONE. Even if she 'admitted' she wussed out and kept our presence secret. This is the CHARITABLE explanation, presuming they put 2+3 together and get 5 instead of 2*3 and get 6. Her coming back alone by default means the target is VERY LIKELY STILL ALIVE since she said she'd call for backup if needed. And since he/we are likely still alive, we're either dipping REALLY hard, in which case the Asshole That Is Us just murked a bunch of their guys with little to no chance of recompense, or we're coming to 'complain' in person (which we are), in which case that means everyone needs to be on guard and she might've just lead him/us there (which she did). Again, this isn't even approaching the possibility that they guess right and they decide she turned traitor, in which case we're pretty hosed.

...so honestly, her best move, should she enjoy life, is actually to go to ground and let everyone believe she bit it in the crossfire, too. She shouldn't be helping at ALL.

(NOTE: This is all moot if she didn't tell her bosses exactly what she was trying to do, and by 'told them' simply meant 'she told the people meeting with us and no one else'.)

Which STILL leaves us without any good ways in. And the sad thing is we kinda NEED to raid this guy's base to pay rent, so...Shit Creek, we are up it.

Still thing we need more intel. Let it sit a day.

rolled 17, 16, 2, 2, 20, 10, 17, 1, 11, 9, 17, 11, 11, 5, 9, 3, 8, 19, 7, 19 = 214

---

Tai'lisha goes back inside, orders up a disposable courier drone, then orates a message to be translated and written:
"We are forward scouts for an expedition. We will not engage if you leave. If you wish to communicate, please unload all of your ranged weapons before approaching our vehicle, or we will open fire."

She also grabs the nearest radio and warns the scavenging party to find stable high ground and overwatch for incoming neutral units.

She'll scout further in case that guy has allies.

>>1078645
He grabs the modified parachute flare out of the air, scribbles on it with a piece of charcoal and holds up his response between outstretched arms:

>GIVE BACK
>MY [untranslatable]

That last word... well, unfortunately you haven't got a great grasp on the language yet. Etymological breakdown is "eye" with a modifier meaning "subject and object reversed." Only really clear example you've got is applying the modifier to "spore" or "germ" or "seed," and means something like "capacity/potential to culture / be infected by" - the abstract personal quality, with regard to a particular disease, which a vaccine reduces. Same word also seems to be used to refer to fertility of farmland, though.
If an eye's function is to see, the subject/object inversion might be referring to "capacity to be seen." He's not literally invisible, though, so it can't be that simple.

rolled 6, 10, 12, 10, 8, 20, 13, 20, 13, 6, 3, 2, 10, 7, 1, 19, 11, 4, 10, 17 = 202

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Jett hears of the situation in between gas exchanges.

"Well, can't we get a stick and some mud? I don't know much about this linguistic stuff, but, if there's people living hear we could probably benefit from meeting them. Maybe they've got some sort of under-the-lake base that can help us, and that whole two-densities thing is a gas exchange? I say we leave someone far away, but in obvious line of sight, and let me go try and figure things out. That way they know there's more of us if they try anything.

>>1078644
Having been the person the most suited for having opened the wall safe in the first place, Midnight Sparrow has absolutely zero interest in sticking what might be a mind control helmet on her head in a hostile environment.

What she did have an inclination for, however, was inclined to get her hand on clearly valuable jewelry, with a picture taken of the thing with the instructions front and back included saved as Artifact-0001-1: Control Circlet and Artifact-0001-2: Control Circlet and would pick it up in order to carry back in the direction of the ship so that division of ownership of extremely valuable objects could be reasonably discussed. Especially since it's not like they were going to just find some settlement they would be easily able to trade with.

Further, she would search on the IR spectrum to search for any localized hotspots, as well as double checking how hot the Control Circlet was

rolled 14, 8, 7, 16, 9, 16, 13, 15, 3, 17, 19, 20, 14, 16, 12, 2, 11, 18, 1, 7 = 238

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>>1078701
"Thing that can be seen... or that's meant to be scene. Maybe they want their face back? Or their world, if they think we're part of the previous invasion." Rarii muses. "We might be, I guess, if the empire hit this place and never made it public."

>I say we leave someone far away, but in obvious line of sight, and let me go try and figure things out. That way they know there's more of us if they try anything.
"Drone first? We know they can talk (write) meow, and a radio has to be better than a parachute."

>>1078639

Oh it'll definitely be worse. What you should be pondering is why you're going up against Dunaris, knowing they have some fancy super tech and you do not? If they have enough time to send helicopter reinforcements, you're going to find half of your mech dimensionally shifted 7 light years away before you know it.

Consider that surprise and speed is vital to this mission. You're going to need to grab that new mech and run. Can you bury your mech beside the train tracks, so they won't see you coming?

How close are we to the target? Can we stay within the train to get there or will we be forced to emerge?

Silence 2023/12/07(Thu)06:31 No. 1078885 ID: ed041d
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>>1078640
You'll consider this tactic and suggest it to Leo.

>>1078652
You can stay within, according to your RADAR systems, the target is a few cars down, getting inside the train was a bonus.

You open the door and see a Box Walker, you remember that this Sim is meant to push you.

How do you react to the Box Walker?

>>1078885

Open the box to find the treasure inside!

Alternatively, stay against the wall of the train so it can't get a clamp around one side of your mech, and try to knock it off balance. It's probably a service mech not designed for combat, and less agile than your current speedy setup.

Since this is a sim lets try something bold.
Try using boost to run up the wall, drop down on the box and drive a beam through it.

LiterallyJumble 2023/12/07(Thu)16:46 No. 1078906 ID: 7ae8e6
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"OH MY FUCKING GOD, VIXEN?!" A voice screams out from behind you, a mix of genuine horror and shock

LiterallyJumble 2023/12/07(Thu)16:46 No. 1078907 ID: 7ae8e6
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Protyte is here.

oh cool he can move again... uh, I guess see if you can't open the tank and let them out?

Something's wrong with her stasis tank. She's online in there! Protyte knew Vixen was here didn't he?! Alpha said her stasis tank reported her as alive and unconscious, so he knew she was here somewhere! Carry Protyte over here if you have to; she needs both your help. How do you get her out of there safely? Can you at least let her know someone's found her?

I have a bad feeling about this. Back away from the tank. See what Protyte has to say about it.

Absurdity DeVoid 2023/11/24(Fri)16:00 No. 1077928 ID: dc13c4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzlEXogrMcI&ab_channel=%E3%83%99%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3NEO

Absurdity DeVoid 2023/11/24(Fri)16:00 No. 1077930 ID: dc13c4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jClCOSqZBfA&ab_channel=%F0%9F%92%9BToadie%F0%9F%92%9B

>>1077930
In terms of their demise, the only correlation between them is they died of the same causes

DeRvan was a sociopath who never got any sort of treatment for pathological lying. However he was too prideful to ever truly commit suicide. I believe he was manipulated into killing himself because his death served a purpose to the people who led him like a puppet on a string.

The assistant, was manic depressive and psycho-dependant on Zirzam, even modeling herself after her master. She suffered from severe imposter syndrome, trying to constantly prove to herself that she was worthy of Zirzam's attention. Her death, based on the autopsy, was more personal. My personal guess is she wronged someone, and the one who was responsible wanted her to suffer.

Absurdity DeVoid 2023/12/07(Thu)16:13 No. 1078895 ID: dc13c4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YstILpaevkk&ab_channel=Antonair

>>1078895
Keep your hands to yourself, Lord Murdusa.

*He looks to hookah-head*
You're intimidation needs work. If you're going to be forceful, be prepared to back it up or present evidence if you wish to make those claims. Believe me, I know those tactics quite well.

*looks back to Murdusa*
I think she is a desperate individual who was prepared to sabotage what she believed was keeping her and her sister oppressed. I think in a roundabout way she was manipulated by Happy in such a way that it leaves no trail back to him. If she has not been cooperative then I can begin an interrogation myself if need be.

Curt 2023/12/06(Wed)19:44 No. 1078850 ID: 0fbdcd
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: Hey, bonus! , your data's got some footprints in spots where someone would stand up from the morgue tray.
: Whoever was inside this got up and walked over there!
: Oh, I sure hate that a lot. You sure?
: Could have been someone else faking it on purpose.
: They'd have had to kick the door though. That's Type A.



: , calm down.
: What? I'm normal.
: Wait, what? I just assumed you'd be messing with my heart rate.
: We're seeing obvious signs that a year-long dead body just got up and walked away.
: I just got to interact with a nice animal. It's fine.
: Stop worrying unless the corpse is nearby.
:
: Okay. Sure.

Curt 2023/12/06(Wed)19:46 No. 1078851 ID: 0fbdcd
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>: Supernatural or not; what happens if people hear that this has happened?
>@coiax

: Alright. "I'm seeing a whole, whole lot..."



: I'm seeing a whole, whole lot of signs that the corpse got up and walked out.
: You sure? No alternatives?
: Are you suddenly skeptical? You keep telling me you're a ghost!
: Faking revival could do a lot.
: Ex-cultists waiting for their head-cultist martyr's return, ready to get real violent.
: You think there'd be another really violent situation, like before?
: Maybe.

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The morgue tray was mentioned. There was residue from when the corpse "escaped". Where is the morgue tray that was in there? It should have residue on it too.

OK plausible hypothesis then, someone opened the door since that's easy to do from the outside, then used heavy industrial machinery to break it, as if it had been torn open. Then used their own feet to kick the door and leave prints, trying to make it look like the corpse just walked off.

Only problem with that: why was the body not decaying? There was something spooky about it.

Check the latching mechanism on the wall. They might have missed it. If it's undamaged, then someone opened the door before damaging it. If the latch on the wall is damaged, then either they were careful to damage it after the fact, or the door really was torn open from the inside.

Possible methods of reanimation?
Bloodletter magic? Possible.
Romerol? Possible
Changeling revival? Possible but unlikely.

Call for backup, and find a chemist to have them take a sample and analyze the residue.

your ultimate goal here is to serve your madam, right? pay attention to what Jupiter praises and punishes. try to work out what is him doing his job, and what is his deeper preferences. Maybe it will make you better at serving her.

for one, Jupiter seems to like people to do as they're told and nothing more. place the cup in its place on the cart and then stand at attention until you get a new order.

Obviously this customer isn't too accustomed to this song and dance, maybe putting more attention on them would be of use? Figuring out what they want from their "service" to Jupiter and whatnot.

No help though, the master has been benevolent enough with our meddling.

Focus on Rama. Madame will be radiant enough to take your attention regardless, after all. If a failure for him is a failure for you, don't let him fail.

Focus on Rama, and try to figure out why Jupiter finds him so endearing. Try not to intervene too much - he's got to learn how things go, like any other new votary.

All your efforts are made in service to the Madame, and the Madame's current goal is to guide Rama through the scene towards the best possible catharsis, for all involved. Having seen that our minor intervention was acceptable and that allowing Rama to fail amounts to self-injury, our priority should shift towards guarding against his cluelessness as unobtrusively as possible. Focus on him as the sheepdog does its flock—our devotion is too great for the shepherd's commands to elude us, and so no special attention towards them is required.

5/5 Derklord 2023/12/06(Wed)13:56 No. 1078813 ID: 770f88
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Otter pipes up.
“I’m going to eat some bagels, I reiterate, not the dog, although once I- Oh! anyone wants to zip on over with me?”
Spi looks to Senuia, who nods contently. They leave the table and walk out the doorway to where I presume the cafeteria is located. Chatting optimistically like they're not in a death trap. And I’m finally left alone in a drab, empty room with only my thoughts.

Should I find alex? Or I should try to befriend those three who helped me, I could attempt a more in-depth exploration into one of the rooms we found or get a head start on exploration and keep exploring around before anyone else can.

[1] Try to explore some more and get a general read on areas.
[2] Try to find Alex; if I can’t find him, find where Magicli is to help find him.
[3] Explore a specific room I found along the journey here. (Vote for Specifics)
[4] Think about potential plans or goals. I can try, and try to rationalize what I’m supposed to do in this place (Suggestions)
[5] Attempt to reintroduce myself to the girls whom I’ve traveled with and learn more about them
[6] Other:

2. I think we got enough information to share with our BF. And he can catch us up on stuff we missed during the tour.

[2] and, yknow, even though you're trapped here, maybe find out what those special lessons were about, I mean it probably is too good to be true that he'd actually teach, but if he ended up doing so, *and* it gave you a leg up, wouldn't that be good?

>wish but have to bet your life
So if a person dies to it is it a suicide? Speaking of which do we vote nobody for a suicide or do we have to choose themselves? ...What are the limits on the wish? Or could 1 person win and wish us all free? Or just wish themselves free? Sounds like better odds than outwitting over 10 people. Especially if people stay with groups of 3. 3 people vouch as alibis for the group leaving whoever is missing as obvious suspects. Or if 2 members of a group get killed, the third is the obvious suspect to have. Should a group team up for kills 3 vs 3 is bad odds plus having 1/3 chance of randomly being selected is bad odds. Either way it's a bad idea for you to be alone. Just group up, learn effing magic stuff and you all leave alive.

2
gotta ask what happened on tour