>>1072864
Smart move.

I vote we get started on the Horse. We don't have an estimated time frame before something bad happens to the equine quest, and we don't have anything serious to work on right now.

>>1072881
don't post images in a quest thread if you're not the author, please, unless it's asked for

>>1072863

We need to build an elevator to the top of our mountain keep and set a proper platform for Ash to take off.

Ash is the fastest, the one with the top movement range and an excellent fighter to boot. She could get to the tower and back in the same time it takes Geps and Dom just to come back from there.

So let's send her with the shard and at the same time tell our agents in the tower to come back. If anything happens, then let them rendezvous half way and reassess.

A king does need a horse...

Muschio 2023/09/22(Fri)12:48 No. 1072899 ID: 46e818
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What!
That's brilliant!

I'll just have Dompag and Geppa drop off one of their shards, then fit them with a new one when they're home! No need for two trips and we can still set out in the morning.
Ah, what would I do without you? You, by which I technically mean me.

GEPPA 2023/09/22(Fri)12:52 No. 1072904 ID: 46e818
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huh oh hi
yeah we're still here just sitting

huh
oh
yeah i can take my crystal thing out no problem, i didn't even get a cool one
i asked for a red one and she was like 'there are no red ones' so someone else musta got it first

>"Everything okay?"
"Yeah I'm just talking to my crystal"
>"You don't have to talk out loud when you do that."
"Don't tell me how to do it big brother"

GEPPA 2023/09/22(Fri)12:52 No. 1072905 ID: 46e818
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"They want me to give it to someone where so I'm just gonna bite it out real quick"
>"Don't do that. I'm sure there's a medic here."
"Don't tell me how to do it."

>"Anyway, did they say who we're supposed to give it to?"

>>1072905
Commander Coriander

>>1072906
This. Tell Commander big boobs it's her choice who at the tower gets it. And tell Dompag to explain to her how they work.
We're doing this so you guys don't have to hang out there all the time and can come back home. We'll see if we can get you a new shard that's red once you get back.

make sure to stick the shard into her boob

Coriander would be ideal, but we can let her know the arrangement we have with Mondegreen and she can decide if she wants to keep the shard herself or with a trusted subordinate. I don't think Arabella would mind too much.

commander coriander. MAKE SURE TO EXPLAIN WHAT THE SHARD IS AND ASK FOR CONSENT BEFORE PUTTING IT IN. no stabbing missy >:(

Captain Lizardtits of course.

Make sure it's fully explained first please. No surprises.

I am willing to surprise Commander Lizardtits if we specifically stick it in her boob.

I think Geppa knows better than to stab a friend without permission.

GEPPA 2023/09/23(Sat)11:31 No. 1072968 ID: 46e818
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okay got it
"Hey lady big boobs"
>"We're sticking with that name, are we?"
"boss says you gotta make someone take my crystal out of my hand and then put it in one of you"
>"Excuse me?"
"My big bro will explain it, just call someone who can use a knife."

GEPPA 2023/09/23(Sat)11:34 No. 1072969 ID: 46e818
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"the crystal thingy's in here right now but if you put it in you or someone they can talk to the boss from far away in secret, you just gotta pick who"
>"I'll... discuss it with your brother, then. Dompag?"
>"Yeah, I'll fill you in real quick."
"YEAH he will he's talking about his dick"
>"NO I AM NOT"
"Oh yeah do you wanna have sex with my brother, he's real good at it"
>"GEPPA. We talked about this."
"I don't mean I had sex with him, that'd be weird."
>"Would you please excuse us for a moment."
okay I'll send you back now, see you at home i guess

>>1072969
Switch to dompag?

>>1072969

Dompag seems a bit more... emotionally equipped to communicate, so yeah, try to switch to him.

Bye Geppa, you're the best.

>>1072969
You're a great wingsis Geps, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

You totally deserve, like, a cookie or something after this, Geppa. Anyway, yeah better send us back and see if we can't get more in motion.

Let's switch to Finesse or Tislomer.

I am completely fine with the events that are unfolding.

Wes 2023/09/24(Sun)12:21 No. 1073097 ID: 46e818
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>"Thanks again."
"Anyone would've done it."
>"I think a lot of people would've just run away."
"N-nn-nnot with someone in danger."


>"...You don't have to stay with me, you know."
"I know. I just... I f-feel a little rresponsible."

Wes 2023/09/24(Sun)12:24 No. 1073098 ID: 46e818
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>"What, because you came from the same court?"
"You w--w-w-were in t-trouble and nob-b- nobody nnoticed until it was almost t-t--t-t-too l-late."

>"You can't be expected to babysit everyone in the Vault."

>"...I'm sorry I thought you were a creep."
"I get it. I know what I l-look like."
>"I thought I was better than judging people at a glance. Thanks again. Really."
"Y-you don't need to keep th-thanking me."
>"And you don't need to stay with me."

How are you guys doing?

Also, since you're a big damn hero now, got any accommodation requests? Specific food, drink, room furnishings, etc?

>>1073098
Sorry to intrude, inaccuracy and all that.

Good to see you both though, pretty harrowing stuff there and we're glad you made it out the other side.

One cannot identify a creep at first glance, for they must first be observed creeping before they can be considered a creep. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

I wouldn't know, we're all creeps here.
We're going out, do you want anything?

>>1073098
Wes I think you're being a little annoying, take the hint and give her some space.

>>1073098
The guy has been in wars, he knows what death is. guess he just could not let it happen, specially since it was within he's grasp to prevent it.

Yeah dude she's intellectually recognized you're not a creep but it'll probably still take her a while to process that into being totally comfortable around you, sorry. Take a break. Ask her if she wants anything fetched.

Suggestion 2023/09/24(Sun)18:16 No. 1073133 ID: 3f3d5c
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Hey, Wes. So, like.
I don't know how often we'll pop in like this? Technically it could just be whenever, but at the same time we're juggling a lot over here. It kindof depends on the situation.

So, just in case it's awhile before the next one, or even if it's not, I just want to say:
Thanks.
You really came through for us.
You really came through for everyone.

Now go ahead and give that girl some space, okay? She's probably feeling really puny right now.

The heart says "now kiss," but the mind says give her some space. Maybe see if you can bring her a book or something while she recovers.

>>1073098
Take the hint, let her rest. You might want to go check on the forge.

>>1073098
You're a good man wes. A real good man.

Wes 2023/09/25(Mon)14:40 No. 1073210 ID: 46e818
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"I'm s-s-sorry. I think I m-mmissed the hint. I'll let you r-rest."

[Animated]

Wes 2023/09/25(Mon)14:41 No. 1073211 ID: 46e818
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>"Sorry. I didn't mean it like that. Wasn't trying to tell you to fuck off. I just...
>I guess I feel like I've already asked too much of you.

>We're basically strangers and you already saved my life. Making you keep me company on top of that feels... selfish."

Come now, Ona. Weren't you making antidotes to save someone else's life? You were. Not because someone asked you to save them. Not because you were doing someone a favor, but because it was the right thing to do. It's what makes you one of the good guys.

The only thing different here is that you're on the other end of that exchange.

(You can tell her that, Wes)

>>1073212
A solid answer. This.

just leave the room you don't need this drama

>>1073212
This, indeed we do good without looking at who.

It sounds like she feels a little guilty over being saved and being cared for. Let her know that you she isn't being any sort of burden to you.

(Steamy hand-holding action.)

Do you know by any chance why the last name "Smith" is so common?

Well you see in wars, in the loser side, almost all able body men die or are executed. But the smiths, you see, they are useful. After all, swords, armor and forks still need to be forged.

So in "interesting" times, smiths tend to spend their days in front of a roaring fire with the occasional knocking announcing a new management. And the short drop and a sudden stop of all acquaintances from the previous one.

Strike. Temper. Draw.
Day in, day out.
Strike. Temper. Draw.

But sometimes a smith may find himself in the field, and he may find himself called to action. To do the right thing.

Curious, the life of a Smith.

"You're not MAKING me anything. I did what I did because it was the right thing to do."

"And because I care about you." And now some SMOKIN' hug action.

>>1073211
It is, but...
So?
Selfishness isn't an inherently bad thing, it depends on circumstance. There are times when you need to be selfish, it's how you ensure the things you need are taken care of.

I'd say surviving and recovering from a near-death experience, definitively falls within acceptable circumstances for selfishness

Sometimes, you need to be a burden, too, and there's no shame in that, either. Society, as a concept, exists for that specific purpose: to lighten the weight of hardship both collectively, and from those it weighs on most.

What's the point of having friends, or just decent people, if they won't help you move a couch every now and again?

Well if you want to keep her company then tell her that. It's not selfish if you're doing it of your own free will.

>>1073211
Come on Ona, give us a big chunky toothed smile.