Heck yeah, unlimited food budget. This means we can afford the 50c fee to call Avery over for lunch, and make this a three-way discussion on what Mina saw while in a cozy, safe environment and comfort foods.

From there we form a three-person ghost/kidnapper hunting team.

Ask Mina if she knows of any Hollowers or is related to any Draculas. She certainly needs a badass stylish red coat/cloak as well if she's going to be your future sidekick, put that in the 'future investments' department.

>>1132981
This assumes Mina isn't already part of Debra's rodent polycule. In which case, orgy/threesome baby!

Gas station food, huh. They have any meat sticks? Some sort of packaged crap that would fill you up. Chips? No... granola bars? Protein bars, maybe? They don't have one of those hot dog warming racks, do they?

Regardless it's gas station food, so make sure you have some water to go with it!

>>1132972
Lets get inside and get fed.
Ae can call avery after our need for sustenance has been met.

Nachos at the gas station! Extra cheese! Would you like some chips with your cheese level of extra

>You're kind of stupid aren't ya?
lolol. I guess ask what you're missing.

what do you think your kids would look like between you and her?

sharing an egg is probably either a taboo or romantically significant in bird culture, so she's either mad because you said something really rude, or she's mad because she has a mad crush on you

>>1132884
>"Human kid. You're kind of stupid aren't ya?"

Ok directly ask wtf they mean by this

Dude.
She likes you.

>>1132882
And you had your hand on her butt.
This may be the reason.

Shes cute.
You like her as a friend already
But think seriously about if she could be more to you dude.

>>1132984
Not sure how infestations are handled in the US, but yeah, if there is a Typhus-causing bug infestation in the building, the landlord might have to flat out fumigate the place. This would mean Kaari has no apartment until the infestation is cleared, though.

There's also the fact that the flea infestation was directly caused by the water being shut off, which is either the fault of the landlord (i.e. they can't blame Kaari for being unable to do basic hygiene), or the water company doing it on their own without the landlords input (which is probably something they can bitch about to the water company instead of Kaari).

There's also the third conspiratorial possibility of the criminals having access to the water valves somehow, and Kaari's lack of water is purposeful sabotage rather than the landlord or water company's doing.

Either way, worth asking a professional about the process / how a biohazard apartment is generally handled, legally or otherwise.

Also worth asking how transmissive they are (in case they start to infest Lana's apartment).

Asking about preventative measures maybe. Of the 'I don't have much money' and 'I don't have access to water' kind?

Ask for flea suit of your own

No thanks I'm good Doctor Flesh!

>>1132980
Hey.
If they cant tell you anything
What about conveying a message?
Tell them youre here.
Youre worried.

Is shes conscious, she'll add you to the list.
If she isnt, at least shell know you're asking after her

Oken 2026/10/14(Wed)15:03 No. 1133002 ID: 0d1c28
File 179199019168.png - (309.04KB , 658x920 , APO042.png )

He's hiding stuff from me "degenerative?, degenerative how?

Fuze shifts uncomfortably "Well it's a little complicated, perhaps now isn't the best time to discuss it..."

He's not wrong, "Fine we'll talk later then, I need to get to the bridge."

Sout readies his rifle "Anything else you need before we go Oken?"

I think about it, is there anything else I need?

Degenerate battle frenzy I think that's laying waste to your enemies but you also take off your clothes.

Anyway what's in between you and the control room?

stimulants or something to keep you going

Tell Fuze if you die, you still want his babies, so get genetic engineering to cook something up.

>>1133013
This if its quick to get, otherwisebits time to move.

(3/4) kpwlt 2026/10/14(Wed)13:57 No. 1132999 ID: 127310
File 179198627688.png - (31.10KB , 700x700 , u31p3.png )

>Something to match her Will. A really high self-esteem! Group hug!

Sam is not big on hugs. Much less group hugs. She would hug Uberto if he would otherwise die, but she’d prefer to avoid being placed in that situation.

>Can you recall any tricks related to maximising one's Will in any given moment? There have to have been extensive studies on the matter

Sam is unfortunately not well versed in studies on Will, but has some rudimentary understanding of its relationship with the natural sciences. When exercised by entities such as the Crown, it behaves in a manner consistent with the relevant law or tradition. When exercised by individuals, its effects are maddeningly unpredictable. Some scientists have taken to calling it the ‘subjective force’, liable to distort the ‘objective’ physical forces if not accounted for. The only sure thing is that a greater number of people causes more distortion.

SAM: “Is there any way for us to increase our collective Will?”

UBERTO: ”Good idea, Sam. We should all stay close when Hella arrives. We can huddle together if she gives us too much trouble.”

MARY: “Mary always says she thinks of her family when things get tough. I usually try to picture my next hot meal. I think it helps.”

Sam thinks of her mother. Nothing happens. Perhaps she needs to be in imminent danger for it to work. Or, perhaps she should think of something else.

(4/4) kpwlt 2026/10/14(Wed)13:57 No. 1133000 ID: 127310
File 179198627917.png - (32.02KB , 700x700 , u31p4.png )

Suddenly, the Jurist’s eye flashes a bright violet.

McGREGOR J: "Ah. It would appear that this place had been chanced upon some years ago by the previous Black Pheon Jurist, Justice Birdwood. Her obiter applies here. ‘One should not remain in the forest for any longer than necessary, lest it awake. Such would be disadvantageous.’”

UBERTO: ”Oh, has anybody been keeping track of time?”

SAM: “Awake?”

Suddenly, the group can feel tremors deep below their feet.

On the nearby trees, several curved eyes open and begin to flick over the four. Sam’s stomach drops.

>>1132997
Oh I forgot we had a bear trap. The snare trap might do ok if she can't teleport out of it.

>>1133000
This cipher is difficult. It doesn't seem to be vigenere since dcode can't autosolve it(but dcode says that's the most likely cipher!) and it's definitely not a simple substitution since quipqiup outputs garbage. Looks like there's a hint, but it's just (key)XVI. What does the 16 refer to? Who knows.

Well, despite the forest being awake, I think we should just continue with the ambush. If the forest attacks somehow then our foe will also have to defend herself, giving us more of an opening to take her down.

Oh here's the ciphertext to save time for anyone who wants to give it a shot: Z AZQLC CS UTUJ BPVFR CZYC BCGPXY HQGP KGI MI EWWF WGL EPYX GMI ZV LCCGPXY EPZVW HW MYE DBR BKBEP TSM LEJ GWJHPP RVFZ HSLGIC PZKSF GHB GMMC ETGS

well you can't back down now, can you?

Twist 2026/10/14(Wed)00:17 No. 1132974 ID: f69ece
File 179193706539.png - (217.38KB , 1000x750 , 17-1.png )

(1/3)

> Observe the bear.

You could keep climbing, but you wait where you are for a few more moments, waiting to observe the bear.

One of the featureless figures breaks from the crowd, approaching the bear without fear. You hear no conversation, see no sign of any information being exchanged between the two, but the figure holds out its hands, expectant.

Twist 2026/10/14(Wed)00:17 No. 1132975 ID: f69ece
File 179193706922.png - (152.49KB , 1000x750 , 17-2.png )

(2/3)

The bear drops something into the figure's hands and steps back, beckoning them to the raised platform, and the massive set of scales behind it.

Twist 2026/10/14(Wed)00:17 No. 1132976 ID: f69ece
File 179193707218.png - (307.23KB , 1000x750 , 17-3.png )

(3/3)

From where you're watching, you can just barely see into the scale's pans as the figure approaches one of them. The pan on the right is full, smooth river rocks piled haphazardly in the center. The lefthand pan is sadly empty in comparison, a scant few stones scattered in the bottom.

The figure adds their stone to the growing pile on the right.

You feel a drop of water hit your cheek as the roof begins to leak.

It looks like this is a form of symbolism.
A few hard-working, tenacious people are worth as much as all the nobodies of the world put together.

Time to follow by example; approach the bear, accept the peeble, and put it on the scale that best suits you.

Also, is the vest the bear is wearing reminding of anyone or anything you have seen before?

looks like time's up. should put a stone on the left side to be contrarian

3. and you Must wear your most professional outfit

3

3. The code being 'only prudish Victorian Era outfits'. The kind of place where people faint from naked ankles, let alone your outfit. And the vampires/clients are all old-timey looking vampires.

2, Just because I refuse to give into peer pressure.

>>1132932
2. Gentleman's Club. I suspect that a "gentleman's club" really means a classy strip club, and I want to find classy gentlemen to strip for us.

Stamp your foot down on his chest to hold him down, and tear off his pants.

Grimothy 2026/10/11(Sun)17:44 No. 1132874 ID: 0d1c28
File 179174065680.png - (845.34KB , 927x1115 , Chinzebeth195.png )

Grimothy steps on Rodrick, then grabs his pants and pulls
Rodrick grasps about ineffectually.

Wear pants on head to restore HP.

Deliver a coup de grâce and finish him off!

>>1132896
This!

>>1132819
I’m for testing the lens on Tina, since we (kind of) know her. Testing the lens on randoms has gotten us in plenty of trouble as is. No need to tempt fate! So if we’re not using it on Tina, better to save it.

Unleash your inner frat pervert and snap a picture of her X-Rayed breasts

2) test it while on the date, there'll be plenty more ppl to choose from

>>1132817
It is professionally dilligent to check all your equipment is on working order so...
Stare professionally

Still voting 2, but if we absolutely have to use it to test if it works, do it only on Tina.

Do we get to do a 'scan' of the desert before we choose our summoner, or are we going fully blomd?

Between novice and expert, considerations. Novices are weaker, easier to manipulate, and much more open to experimentation/risks (of the sorcerous and debaucherous type, if debauchery helps you directly), but are also likely to need infernus ex machinas, luck or guidance to win over someone with more experience/power. They're also unpredictable wildcards, but that's not strictly a bad thing. A rough start and weak initially, but massive potential for powerscaling or breaking the system. And very much a lottery.

The experienced meanwhile, while having a good and stable start and capable of performing EXTREME acts of power or debauchery, will be more restrained, harder to manipulate and less likely to take risks, chances, or 'waste time' on debauchery. They'd likely be a 'practical but boring' stick in the mud and fight you on every step. Or they might get a sudden power trip and get offed in a moment of weakness/stupidity.

So overall the novice likely fits the role better if we want WILDCARD FUN. More risks and things opponents won't see coming or dare try. More open to corruption or advice. Biggest risks are an early death, or being hesitant to engage in extremes.

>>1132814
*Fully blind, even. How much info can we get off the bat to let this summoner 'cheat' with? Just what he knows, or do we get a wider scope of the world?

Secondary question, what does our summoner NEED (not want) to succeed at our ultimate goal? Raw power? Knowledge? Ability to 'exploit' the world and status quo?

And which of those three are we best suited to provide (or bluff, if we have to compromise)?

this one seems fun

>>1132796
You honor us, many-tongued Ho'kaoko, with your mastery of carnal arts. Quite an elegant body you've formed, and so expertly wielded! And should you ever present to us your manhood as well, or whatever other genders you wish, it would be a most welcome sight indeed.

>>1132798
Poor Rakathel, bound by law and necessity to be used by those above him, powerless to save others from crueler fates at the hands of Akamak, all in the hopes that those he cares for will have a better life. Little wonder that his thoughts invited Aphannit, trader of need and desire. How sweet it would be to grant his weary soul a bit of relief, to be the means by which he indulges his own desires for a change... But he's not the one we came here for, is he?

I advise you to seek a weak and inexperienced summoner to give us more flexibility in how we approach our goal. We came here to pilfer Akamak's magical cornucopia, and while a stronger summoner could grant you more power, it would be quite troublesome if their goals don't align with ours. Better to be bound by someone you can work around.

Oragatt 2026/10/04(Sun)04:17 No. 1132563 ID: 0d1c28
File 179108747582.png - (1.23MB , 657x858 , Pentacle317.png )

But not so for the tall hoofer who completes her prayer!
Oragatt is blasted with holy thunderbolt!
"Gah!! it burns!" she cries out
The sister shakes her head "Your foul god has no power here gargoyle! back to the shadows with you!"

>>1132563
Okay, time to get Ms. Giraffe off the board.

That armor looks sufficiently metallic. Magnetize to push her into the river? Might be able to knock over Mr. Giraffe in the process.

>>1132565

Into the river could be bad. Heroeca is waiting down there, sure, but dropping foes down would mean putting them at the combat height she's bad with.

Magnetize to interrupt prayers is amrt, but instead of dropping her, maybe pull her forward so that she can't hide in the back.

>>1132597
Fair point

We could just try and magnetize her armor off entirely. If she's too embarrassed from being naked, that might throw off her casting game.

I agree with the idea of trying to remove her armor using Magnetism; could try casting it above her to lift her up so even if it doesn't get pulled off she'll fall and get hurt?

>>1132720
So believe it or not but stripping naked and cuddling is actually a survival action right now.

>>1132721
It’s true. Get some rest.

Lesbian Sex would generate heat...

sodden clothes keep you wet longer. even if you don't huddle together you should shed as much as you can, if you're going to rest here

Squeeze out as much of the water from your clothes as you can.

If there is nothing around to burn for warmth, do jumping jacks until you are no longer freezing.

>>1132608
Im saying 2. B
Not because i particularly think he should live, but i worry about how raelynn will cope afterwards

Killing him is the only way to eliminate the threat of the devourers, whether he summons them, or someone else who can pry the knowledge from him. As for the Censors, I think we should save them as a last ditch response. Our initial plan didn’t involve contacting them, and until it relies on that, it’s a better play tactically to not betray your people, for diplomacy reasons already stated.

B, We can't side with the Censors without putting Pierre's freedom at risk. We might escape in the chaos of their battle, but given their persistence in following us here, I doubt they'll let us leave with their stolen asset.

2, If you wager the loyalty of your allies and offer to put it in a binding fairy contract, then you have an excuse to gather your allies so that you can bind them to the contract's rules. From there, you can let Serah and Landi take on some of your burden by writing the contract in a way that subtly favors you over your brother. Perhaps an interference clause that guarantees no other member of the circle will intervene, but gives you friends ways they can help you without ceding victory?

1B) its the most straight forward plan, and the least risk

Oh, boy. Its time for real politicking.

3) Reject the duel for now. Focus on your brother's leutenants for now.
Get them to talk with your friends, as well as about themselves. They both clearly have their own dissillusionments with your brother's leadership. Learn exactly what and plan out a better offer.

A) Make Taranis contact the downed censirs, but ONLY to warm them that they are about to be captured and to say nothing about Pierre's true nature.
If the elves find out what he can do, they'll keep him for themselves forever.

We are playing the long game. If we really, REALLY pull our cards right, we can twart Ciarán's extreme plans AND escape the Censors' bars without further bloodshed.

well neat, we now got a boat, and a working boat engine... now we just have to answer the two questions, does anyone here know how do drive a boat, and how do we get it to drive between islands?

good good, rune power. We would have had trouble if we had to come back here every time we needed fuel

>>1132620
>Did we check if Fern can hold the staff to speak to us?
We did, we get "?"s and "!"s.

>>1132605
Fern! You little genius!
Go you!

...Silv, please headpat Fern for me.

Silence 2026/10/05(Mon)15:09 No. 1132648 ID: 6d1406
File 179121297131.png - (30.46KB , 274x231 , Mech535.png )

>>1132538
The machine freezes, unable to complete your order. What this could possibly mean could be anything.

Do you wish to engage the Heavy unit anyways, with this in mind now?

So they're all remotes, or they're all AIs. I'd say we still focus the heavy first, then the melee one... While keeping an eye out for a possible fourth Red Mask.

occam's razor, they probably all have pilots

the heavy is still the biggest threat

>>1132648
Ah, dang. Either none of them have pilots, or it can't tell. Tell it to kill the most evasive one then.

Alien Mech: Counter-hack against attempted intrusions from the enemy mechs' hacking attempts. Overwrite their AI!

Loquui 2026/09/21(Mon)23:15 No. 1132239 ID: fd2dfa
File 179003251954.png - (666.20KB , 1280x1024 , 99.png )

"Iagn! Ya stupid bastard!" The dah-een seems very distressed. "Ya nearly killed me with shock!"

Baron 2026/09/21(Mon)23:15 No. 1132240 ID: fd2dfa
File 179003255448.png - (775.13KB , 1280x1024 , 100.png )

Oh perhaps not.
"Praise all things Holy yer alright."

Drake 2026/09/21(Mon)23:16 No. 1132241 ID: fd2dfa
File 179003258354.png - (667.01KB , 1280x1024 , 101.png )

"Never do that again ya dumbass!"
Is this how dah-een show affection?
"Kells! I found our ship!"

"I can see that Iagn. Better question, wot's it doin' here? And why are you here?"

"Long story, but the most important part? I the storage place. Turns out the Gormoamhi don't know what explosives are, and they've been stockpiling it with their green tug-tug-green paste stuff."

"...and?"

"And I'm going to blow this place up."

"WHAT?!"

>The dah-een looks upset. Loquui does not understand what they are saying.

>>1132241
Society tends to conform people into shaped holes by squishing them with abusive force, but doesn't take the time to check for mold growing on the underside.

Loquui has been showing severe obsessive disorder, and the rest of your little cult following is getting dangerously unstable. I don't know how you Rezans live so long without getting stabbed by irate concubines... maybe you don't.

Whatever the case, the Gormoamhi believe in a goddess. Kells believes in a god. If you don't come up with an amendment to the mythos you've strung the former into, they're going to start comparing notes and take it out on you. Make something complex, hard to verify, yet tangentially connected to the truth.

surely you know what blowing up is, right? That's when you blow into a sealed animal bladder and expand it to make a fun toy.

If she can prove the might of her naturals by getting the dick shrine priest to cum all over them, then you'll believe she is the true tiddy shrine priestess.

...she can keep the wig on.

Offer to buy her an even cooler, fancier wing and/or hat in exchange for her assistance woth Dick Priests quest.

Also ask if she has any outstanding quests or info to share for your own quest.

Ask the Boob Prirstess is she happens to have a megalomaniac evil sorceress sister, cousin or relative who also wears a wig, as well as a spiked collar. And may or may not have huge boob envy.

Apologize and offer the Boobie Priestess the ENCHANTED WIG you stole from the Snitty Sorceress.

For her lies she needs to be punished. Make her do 20 pushups.

- Talk to your brother about the creature that bit you earlier. Does the place you were bit feel itchy, sore, or such?
- Observe the front and back part of the big boat, those looke like decorations or carvings you might remember.
- Any of the dock houses seem familiar, in case you know people here? Could ask bro directly as well.'Anyone here we know who'd want to know I've recovered from the Fog?'

Stroll on the docks and let sights sounds and smells jog your memories

Curious about what in the world this fast way is.

>>1131198
If I remember correctly, we're here to check out the ship that came in, right? Let's take a look around for it. Or better yet, is our grandfather somewhere nearby? It would be fun to hear his story on how he got the ship.

What about Ruadan? He's a fisherman, right? He's likely to have been by the shore recently. It would be nice to catch up with him. He'll be glad to know we're up and about.

Well, that's three destinations to search for. I guess it's a matter of whomever we find first.

>a family of status like the Dubhlochs
Hey, she said they came to pray for you. Unless they do that for everyone? What does the rest of the family do?

Look around, we came here to see things. You can smell people but where are they all right now??

Marlene Collins 2026/09/19(Sat)19:22 No. 1132138 ID: 330254
File 178984577483.png - (222.83KB , 550x500 , 080.png )

Alright, let’s see our notes now.

1. Maeve Greer is destined to die if she continues her ways.
→ 2. Therefore Jason breaks up with her in an attempt to set her straight, but it would further her addiction without him.
→ 3. Therefore Jason tries to understand her past, but confronting her folks may not change her future
→ 4. Therefore ???
→ 5. Jason sees Maeve in a timeline where she’s clean. He’s content that somewhere in the multi-verse there’s a Maeve who’s happy and safe.

Things are becoming clearer, and I could clean up that remaining step to refer to a newfound purpose Maeve could discover. Like the segment of learning to play guitar earlier.

Hrmm...

For the first time in my career my fingers start to hurt. I’m almost... happy about that. I should take a little break. It’s already been an hour of writing.
>a. chat with a coworker (Bo, Roy, or even Dolly)
>b. text one of your friends
>c. eat some lunch
>d. too much momentum. Finish the last bit now!

C) can't write when hungry

C. Best to eat when you're not hyper focused

C. Head on over to the clove for lunch and chat with Emmylou for a moment.

C, otherwise you might eat the script paper like the goat you are.

loudly arguing over what alchemical elixir they can make for a surprise gift for dotti (maybe we can convince them to have Apricot deliver it to her to make the duo feel better.)

Landi is doing science on Serah's breasts for maximizing charm skill.

They’re consoling a still-pretty-upset Dotti! Also because it’s still early, Sera is still in her nightclothes. Maybe Landi is too? If she wears different clothes at night?

>>1131996
>>1132004

Serah wanted to work on her alchemy, and she needed Landi's help, so this is the compromise they reached. Landi stays close for whenever Serah needs her, and Serah lets her practice magic that she would ABSOLUTELY NOT allow Landi to do anywhere other than the privacy of her bedroom.

It's fine, it's not like some random fairy is gonna barge in and see her magically-enhanced knockers.

>>1132011
Oh yeah, that’s right, Apricot accidentally cut Dotti with her sharp talons. Still going with >>1132003 but its more of an argument of what kind of formulas they should create to heal and/or sooth the Dotti