Looks like they trying to attack you from behind with portal nonsense. Luckily you are an OFFICE WORKER and as such has gained the survival skill of having an awareness to when your boss is watching you from behind when somebody is attacking you from behind.

Because our soul has be so thoroughly crushed by the daily grind and unpaid overtime we have the natural ability to expertly dodge any work that isn't explicitly in our job description. Refer her to customer service in case she has more questions.

>>988623
You should answer her question. She's trying to attack you anyway.

Grab the not-sharp edge of the sword and yank.

"Ma'am, do I need to report you to human resources?"

"Ma'am, I need to prevent the world from exploding, please let me di my job."

chiropterah 2021/02/21(Sun)18:58 No. 988782 ID: 679d47
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“No. You’re remarkably forgettable.” Xavier taunted the succubus with his dry half-joke, which Alexander found hilarious. They were always an excellent audience, and loved to punctuate Xavier’s most amusing statements with enthusiasm. The succubus, however, was not amused, and took offense to the underhanded greeting.

“I see you are still rude,” she replied, a scowl marring her pale brow. “I was uncertain if I would ever like to see you again, and now I know. My name is Gabriella, by the way.”

chiropterah 2021/02/21(Sun)18:58 No. 988783 ID: 679d47
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Xavier promptly forgot her name and turned to Alexander, who had grasped his hands tenderly, like a child. He was a little surprised by Alexander’s touch; they usually waited for privacy to show Xavier any kind of physical affection, which he liked, as it made hugs and hair caresses into very special moments.

“We should rent a guitar for you. I have a new kind of synthesizer,” they said, tugging on Xavier’s hand. “Play with me!” Alexander was already drunk, Xavier knew now, and he felt a patriarchal desire to shield his friend from any hardship in any context. This feeling was rare in Xavier’s life, and was a warm, benign symptom of the deep bond the two vampires held.

“Tana! Hell yeah bitch, you made it!”

The tender moment between Xavier and Alexander was cut short by the vampire next to them shouting overhead. Alexander tilted their head quizzically.

“I didn’t invite any Tana,” they murmured. “Do you know -?”

chiropterah 2021/02/21(Sun)18:59 No. 988784 ID: 679d47
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A lithe, athletically-built vampire in tight clothing led a group of six humans into the apartment, slamming the door behind them.

“What’s out, Eriq? This the one?” Tana barked over the chattering humans. They slammed their hand against the young vampire’s forearm seated by Alexander. “Cute, bitch. Who’s this tall one with the snobby aura?”

“Aye, zing zing! He is a pretty blue, ah? I’m into it.”

“Course you are, Eriq. Slut. My name be Tana, she, I brought snacks.”

A small bag of chips crinkled as she tossed them on the table and grinned with her fangs extended. Xavier felt for a moment almost as if he had been assaulted by the combination of unfamiliar scents, unrestrained voices, and uncouth dialect. He waved his hand toward the humans, psychically urging them to quiet themselves, lest the neighbors hear a gathering exceeding ten people. A visit from the Watch would certainly complicate the evening.

“Why did you invite someone, Eriq?” asked Alexander, a nervous tremble echoing at the end of their sentence. “I didn’t ask you to do that, and I don’t want so many people here. The Council would be upset.”

“You said they’re busy. And she brought snacks!” laughed Eriq, dragging the table aside. “Tana’s my friend. She can party, she comes from lowdown.”

“You’re from the lower levels?” asked Xavier, trying to engage Tana’s attention while keeping the humans from shouting or scattering into the apartment.

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You saw that look when this 'Tana' lady came in? She's either intentionally trying to cause a scene by whipping up a bunch of humans into a panic, or she just actively enjoys breaking the rules.

"'Tana,' was it? I think you should leave until you get your aroma under control, or else bid our new guests adieu." Get the door; whether it's for Tana or the humans, it will be up to other people to decide. "You lot are free to go if you aren't comfortable here." Even if both end up staying, the humans will be emboldened by knowing they have the option to leave.

If Tana tries to escalate matters, silence her with your air of domination.

Maybe get some drinks for everyone/lead them over to drinks? Some booze might calm the humans down a bit anyway.

>>984818
*To check* the coast is clear.

Curse my lack of proof-reading!

Make your gracious exit.

You're being blocked because Brass doesn't want you to see the bottles. Brass probably tried to chase Mash and stepped on the shattered glass.

Leave. Go looking around for people to tell that Bethel isn't happening today, and hope Mash shows up.

This is his first time individually acknowledging us; what we need to do here is make a first impression on him.

"Cancelled? I... Yes, I'll tell them. The changing of schedules takes priority over a little broken glass; I understand now. Thank you for your wise words, your grace, and... I'm sorry that I won't get to hear your sermon this week. I'm sure at least some of the others will feel the same." Bow and make your leave.

>lacerate yourself
Wait... sounds like Brass is covering up who actually smashed the glass? Implying he did it himself.

Hm. Stay here, tell people Bethel is off. Then return to check on Brass, to tell him you completed his task, and ask if he has any more for you. Since, you know, you’re not doing anything today anyway.

Curt 2021/02/18(Thu)07:45 No. 988416 ID: 0fbdcd
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>: Politely disagree with the dear HoS, what silly notions they have.
>@Hoodedhero

No.

Curt 2021/02/18(Thu)07:45 No. 988417 ID: 0fbdcd
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>: That man is bleeding! Make sure he's okay.
>@atomicplayboy

No.

Curt 2021/02/18(Thu)07:47 No. 988419 ID: 0fbdcd
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> : commit violence
>@tomatik

It is tempting to see what you do next as an expression of true maturity. The enticing siren's call is always heard, to see and present an act of violence performed by the nonviolent as a development towards the true ideal self: an independent, angry man, capable of great harm when sufficiently provoked. This, of course, is untrue. To react with ruthless and massive violence when confronted with a challenging problem is something you would do if you hadn't experienced intellectual puberty yet.

You are not very good at planning, analyzing, or leading, like your friends. And, to be honest, you're pretty dogshit at remembering things. But you devoted yourself to the development of the soul and the heart. You learned to support your beloved team, your family, in their times of pain and trouble, and keep their times of contentment long and stable. You learned to be there for them, and to listen, and to express the kindness they deny themselves.

You learned to take decisive action to support them, as much as they need and not too much. You learned to do it without hesitation. It is rare that this action must be violence, but when it is, you decisively apply it, and figure out how much is needed to help your family in the moment.

Curt 2021/02/18(Thu)07:47 No. 988420 ID: 0fbdcd
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You'll start a little bit north of the impact that killed the dinosaurs, and figure it out from there.

>>988284
Is that a sigil, or a lingerie one-piece?

>>988284
Get your camera out. Things are about to get spooky.
Investigate the notes before you approach the Object.

Ground yourself before touching anything! Then check out the centerpiece masterpiece with appropriate caution.

Lets find out how the finished piece exploded by examining the paperwork

>>988286
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!

recognize anything about that ripped banner in the back there, like what is left of the symbol?

>>987804
Hmm, he had a Bhothogoshol statue, so he's enough of an academic to go beyond the town's anti-Bhoth frenzy. Still focusing on Ndepthteph though, that's not a good sign.

The desk is important. His writings are an insight into his personal thoughts on religion. Check them out to see if he's likely to be hostile.
>costumes
Uh, what kind?

>>987802
Wait, what? Part of the slab is hollow? Like it was cut from a sculpture made to have tubes in it? Or some giant petrified organ?

>>987804
If it has a Bhothogoshol statue probably means he doesn’t follow the town’s religion, but then why have the people of this town tolerate Augus presence and not yours? Is it because your attire? Because you have been more vocal? Read what he has wrote and then see if there is a costume that can easily conceal you identity.

Could the statues be used to barricade the doors?

>>987912
Probably, but I bet moving them would make a lot of noise, lets approach the desk and check for any notes.

You hope so too, but others might be jealous of that success. You know a Nariphon that might make a good bouncer.

Innkeeper!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2021/02/14(Sun)11:35 No. 988046 ID: 12b116
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You had been trying not to think about it, but here in the kitchen, the weight of what happened in the temple hits you.

"I killed somebody," you tell Kafia, who gasps, turning to look at you.

"We fought with the group of people the Rakshasa sent to hunt Larisse, and I ended up killing one of the humans in the group. Albah killed one too." You'd stayed calm at the time, although Albah seemed not to care at all about taking a life.

Kafia stands up, wrapping you in a comforting hug and leaning her head against your neck. Her skin is smooth and cool, and you feel her four arms pressing you against her.

You think about how you came to be part of the family. From what you'd been told, you were found as an infant, and Sairebal and Sedi, a childless couple, had taken you in and adopted you as their own.

Almost like a good luck charm, Sedi had gotten pregnant very soon thereafter. Your parents, because they are your parents as far as you're concerned, love you and trust you, and you've grown up with your brothers and sisters.

You were just as thankful to have them as they were to have you.

You separate and make some small talk as you help Kafia with the food. You can hear the bustle beginning outside as the inn begins to fill with customers.

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And thank YOU for the adventure!

>>988046
More arms means better hugs.

Thank you for running

I have new loyalty's, captain. If it were so important, we'd be meeting under different circumstances.

Also that ear ribbon is completely adorable.

Buckwheat 2021/02/10(Wed)16:42 No. 987589 ID: 15a025
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>Why is news so goddamn hard to get in this awful country?
Marsh: "Why is it so hard to get news in this country?"

Captain: "Because they don't want word getting to other countries."

Marsh: "Oh, yeah. I thought you meant here in Talvi."

Captain: "Ha! I'd be keeping my tail out of these waters if there was civil war going on here."

>The war must be going bad if you have to call Marsh in
Hey! I held my own in some pretty brutal fights. Had to, to make it all the way up to sergeant.

>I have new loyalty's, captain. If it were so important, we'd be meeting under different circumstances.
Marsh: "Anyway captain, I've got different loyalties now. You know that."

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Who are we dueling?

>>987589
Ey boss, remind me who we're killing and why?

rolled 10, 4, 9, 6, 5, 5, 1, 10, 10, 6, 4, 3, 5, 1, 4, 10, 9, 9, 8, 3 = 122

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>>986687
Faced with a problem he cannot fix, Humphrey will follow the time-honored tradition of cats everywhere: meowing loudly at the humans, letting them know they need to address this.

Mechanically, I think that works out to an audible (but non-verbal) social attack against Kisk, trying to convey that the lizardfolk will need further medical attention.

Santova 2021/02/07(Sun)16:39 No. 987282 ID: aa00cd

rolled 6, 2, 4 = 12

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>Anything else do you want to know?

Occurs to me that knowing why we have our eye on this particular ruin would be good. Pricesless artifacts and/or treasure seems like the obvious assumption for a band of pirates and co. Can you give us any specific rumors or knowledge we have about these hallowed grounds?

rolled 16, 13, 20, 5, 17, 16, 4, 11, 9, 9, 17, 20, 10, 7, 11, 4, 2, 10, 11, 20 = 232

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>Debris on the floor back there glitters in the torchlight.
Looks like treasure to me! Kisk is so ready to go rushing in that he almost trips over Humphrey.

Spears raised and bucklers swashing in a false start, Kisk's crew will simmer down again when they see their captain bend over and scoop the kitty up in his rugged-scaled arms. "What is it, cat? What do you want Kisk to do? Myah! Wah! The loot will have to wait, fellas. Let's get back up the stairs. Truz, make a stretcher for the wounded one!" Kisk will order someone to close the west door before the crew departs, as his hands are occupied.

By the time your squad's turned around and ready to depart, you've only got two lizardfolk prisoners: the medic, and the one whose wound just got contaminated by freshly-fallen bat poop. The other pair seem to have vanished, along with most of that already-extracted centipede meat.

Four large hyena-headed humanoids armed with poleaxes, backed up by two lizardfolk with atlatls, are blocking the archway between areas 1 and 2.

rolled 6, 2, 8, 4, 7, 9, 7, 5, 8, 2, 1, 10, 2, 3, 6, 10, 4, 10, 4, 5 = 113

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>>987521
Now here's a language Kisk can understand. Join war! Kill the first few, take the ones who rout alive.

We'll keep a tight formation down the cleared path with Truz and as many spearmen as can fit abreast taking point, a couple men spared to physically restrain the two prisoners who didn't vanish.

Hmm, I wonder if both of them would fit comfortably in your butt?

>>985307
Tell him that he's gotta let you lube up his dicks, then he can stick both of them in your butt!

>>985307
It can stretch far enough to go in both ends at once? That's fuckin' hot.

>>985307
They are both quite small so both will probably work

>>985307
So um wait is he going to switch dicks and fuck us in the ass or is he somehow going to use both dicks at the sametime wait is it like a long dolphin dick? Prehensile but a arm you do other things with?

If it doesn't die instantly, it will throw it's head up, and then thrash back and forth in an attempt to dislodge you. If it fails in it's thrashing it will roll over and crush you. If it succeeds it will attempt to bite at you.

Upon landing, center yourself over the spear, lower your center of gravity, and hold fast. You decide when you dismount, not it. Any thrashing it does whilst you hold firm will worsen it's internal injuries.
Upon dismount pull the spear out with the whole of your body, and land by its neck, just behind the skull, it won't be able to bite you there. Stab quickly up into the back of the skull to fell the beast, before it starts getting creative.

>>986245
Presuming the creature will fall back on instinct under duress, it is likely to dive down in response to attack where it usually has the advantage of panicking attackers that can drown. From there,it will probably try to bite and death roll its way to victory.

>>986272
'Spose it depends on how deep that canal is.
If it's walking in it that's one thing, if it's swimming, however...

>>986273
We know the muck its in is knee deep to us.
Presuming it doesnt have some ability to make that darkness a deeper one, knee deep the muck shall stay.

>>986268
I concur.

It's a crocodile, so it's going to roll.

You got this job in a fight, nobody was gonna snake an opportunity like this out your hands.

You had to talk your way into getting it.
Your voice is absolutely sublime for people to hear, or at least that's what you've been told. Some say it's the great confidence in the way you speak, others say your voice has a soothing tone they could listen to for hours on end, a few have even outright admitted they find your voice arousing to hear. What exactly is it? Why does your voice have such a powerful effect on anyone who listen to you? What is it about your speech that could sway the heart of a cold-blooded murderer?

You have a really cute Irish accent.

>You won the position in a fight, 'fair and square.'
And the thing you're known best for is your endurance. No mater how hard the beating, how devastating the blow, you ALWAYS get back up.

>>986456
A Scout with an Eye For Detail sounds good.

RE:IS quest? Ooh, neat!

You stole the dossier with this operation's info from your boss's most irritating rival capo. Some may call you a Scout, but you like to think of yourself more as a Beguiler, an expert in "social engineering" as some call it. Just act like you belong and you know what you're doing, and even the most paranoid organizations will let you in half the time. Another reason you got the assignment; you think the Explorer's Society just lets anyone with a little money run an expedition? No way, but make yourself out to be a promising young upstart and they'll practically fall over each other to bring you in.

>>980655
never split up ever do any reason always keep in sight

Buckwheat 2021/01/28(Thu)17:30 No. 986462 ID: 15a025
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>Everyone can head back to storage together, that way if you encounter the imposter you're safe in a group, and if the imposter happens t be one of you guys, they can't make a move because they're outnumbered.
>NEVER split the party. Everyone goes together unless it's absolutely unavoidable.
>Do NOT even break line of sight.
>Don't split up.
>never split up ever do any reason always keep in sight
Raza: "Aright, we head back to storage together!"

We travel in a line. Orange watches the back while I watch the front.
Suddenly the doors in storage slam shut!

Raza: "Orange! Status report!"

Orange: "The doors are locked sir!"

Oh great what next?

Pink: "I got the wire spool!"

If you can still hear them though the door, wait there with pink and tell Orange your safe and waiting. Tell them to keep an eye open while you wait for the ... power or whatever to reopen the doors. Wait there with pink.

>>986462
Ask Pink to come over here and help get this door open.

Keep talking while you do any tasks alone in storage. Meanwhile, Orange is on guard while Pink opens the door alone. The job isn't finished until that door is jammed open.

>>986336
Strike up a convo with Lizzy.
A nice, easy conversation starter: asking how your dad roped her into this.
And if she's secretly some sorta badass bodyguard.

>>986336
If Candice wore Lizzy's top she'd look like she was from a porno.

Anyway we know Liz is a size queen so lets talk with Candice.

>There's not really any onboard facilities to make much
Any sort of artmaking, like painting or sculpting, wouldn't require any facilities, maybe even woodcutting... say, can those birds be caught?

>train a skill
Train your dancing skills. Those always come in handy.

Talk to the one who has nothing else they should be focusing on; Lizzy.

We know we got Candice and Garrett through her and that she's here on behalf of dear old dad, but we don't know the specifics. Ask how she came to know our father, as well as how she met our current crew — two birds with one conversation.

>>986336
If Lizzy is loitering, maybe ask what should we be doing during downtime, typically, from her experience on board ships, or from any tales her father has told her, if he had the same vocation. Candice can join in.

Garrett looks like he's probably doing too much of an important job to leave, unfortunately. We should probably take turns doing that if that isn't already the plan. Everyone needs a chance to loiter do whatever your supposed to do when loitering on a long boring voyage.

>>985401
Actually yeah, this is a cool idea. I'll change my vote to this.

>>Sorry for the delay. Had to get some things figured out with college.

>>985326
You weren't decomposing because of the sunlight or heat. You were decomposing because the zombies wrecked your body nearly past the state of no return.

>>986322
Hence why I changed my vote :)

Level up and add some points to stregth, then explore a nearby building.

I propose creating a soft, warm non-consuming flame (which hopefully won't take too much energy), and using it to mark your five followers, starting with your prophet. Then after they've noticed, mark the sacrifice with it as well. HOPEFULLY the flame will come off as a sign of those who believe in you, and convey that we seek to convert the sacrifice, not kill him.

>>977002
smart symbolic enough and its nice ot have some new followers if we will get anywhere

>>977002
Now this is a suggestion. The prophet should get the more ornate or larger flame. The followers get a step down. Then make a show of the longclaw getting some cinders or a smaller ember.

What about making a heart-shaped flame?

I'm in full support of the heart shaped flame.

I summon Blue Eyes White Dragon in attack mode and end my turn...

Or I use all the Non Buster, the Quick, and the Thal Buster.
Whatever.

Triple buster.

How about a QBB Non brave chain

Unless our regular attacks only do 1 damage, we should be able to finish this in two rounds without difficulty, so we should be information-gathering as much as we can. Play the three busters to figure out what the extra effect is.

well if quick and stagger an enemy for the next attack I guess quick, buster, buster. but if you mean the enemy would be staggered next turn instead of for the next attack then I guess buster, buster, quick.

So how is Aisha X Harpe working out? What are/were they doing?

Tempting to split the party. Secret rooms this early are either free loot or challenge rooms (often with "free" loot). They should know to run away from the latter if it's too tough.

Adventure into the secret room!

>>985789
Secret rooom
but don't split the party.

A SECRET IS REVEALED!

Remember, your enemies showed you their secret stash. Test the secret room for traps.

Well, for starters, what news has Fen received about construct Lily? Or about lady Cassa's miraculous recovery?

>send a letter to Lily
>construct Lily
>Lady Cassa's miraculous recovery
None of these are important to our current objective and checking up on any of them would take longer than 15 minutes.

We can worry about those things later. Right now, let's focus on our current mission.

Tell Aira “You really had me worried for a second” while you touch her shoulder.

>>985202
My mistake. I should learn to read better.

I will say that it was an ineffective way to scare/demoralize Fen, on the battlefield. I was thinking her creator isn't a proper necromancer. She might practice it, but she's better specced in mana constructs.

>>985201
You're most likely right, as much as it looks like a subtle "please stay away from my fiance". As much as I'd like for this quest to end in a guilt-free punch to his face, this isn't enough to pin a conspiracy on someone as high up as "benevolent tyrant" Stup, if it even IS him. But I am talking too far off-mission.

>>985255
Agreed. Just prepare for anything. Or anyone.

Do final check to make sure you have everything you need. Then get ready kill some undead.

Lets start from the beginning, last night. Mike said something about a "problem client". Ask about that client, what they hired Mike to do & if they are connected to this incident.

Immediate things first. Where are we going and what are we running from?

He can start by telling you if he knows what his cum tastes like. Because the next time he comes into you, you're returning it - down his mouth. Just like how these samples came back to you.

Anyway, if we're talking about beginnings, then he could start with how he first met the client over a year ago. Ok, that might be a bit too early and it would take too long heh. But some other important questions that he could answer right now would be:
- Who is the client? It's a bit late for the client confidentiality excuse now~
- Why did they return the samples? Don't they know about your "no backsies" policy?
- Is his place still safe?
- Why were you kept in the dark about this? It doesn't seem like it helped you sleep easier at night or anything.
- What are his plans now?
- Does he realize that he's sleeping on the couch tonight?

As he is explaining himself, keep your eyes on your surroundings for anyone or anything suspicious, like vehicles following you and Mike outside for example, or anything that might be tampered with inside the vehicle. Right now, you're too angry to be looking at Mike anyway for keeping you in the dark, so you might as well just survey your surroundings as you listen to Mike.

Who was that freak with the eye holotats?