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1095767 No. 1095767 ID: e25c20

This is the continuation of the second chapter of the Chasing Shadows and Hunting Rats.

Chapter 1

https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1067335.html

Chapter 2 part 1

https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1082765.html

Discussion Thread

https://questden.org/kusaba/questdis/res/140583.html
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No. 1095769 ID: e25c20
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1095769

It is up to you to choose what she put on for the meeting. You can describe it or draw it.
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No. 1095778 ID: 1010c0

Headsplitters are a warrior culture so armor is logical.
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No. 1095795 ID: c5529d

Yeah, armor makes most sense

And don't forget that we do have a plan if it comes to kidnapping, Abdle. Take Bobbie's example and get some courage. You're a demon after all
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No. 1095798 ID: 355e44

Light armor, nothing too showy. How about fur around the shoulders, implying a sort of hunter look.
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No. 1095800 ID: 27fceb
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1095800

I think that you should still present yourself as the evil queen. No need to pretend to be something that you are not, so my suggestion for the dress to be like a combination of this
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No. 1095801 ID: 27fceb
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1095801

And this
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No. 1095802 ID: c5529d

>>1095801
>>1095800
Oooh! I really like these
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No. 1095876 ID: e25c20
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1095876

Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first question:

A) We sent some goblins to fix the water pump.

B) We sent money to fix the water pump.

C) We didn't do anything about the water pump.

D) Other suggestions.


Possible answers to the question that was asked for the second question:

A) We will offer the leader of the tribe money as a gift.

B) We will offer the Happy Snail Spirit as a gift.

C) We won't give any gift to the tribe leader.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1095885 ID: 27fceb

Can we give them Gramleza as a present.
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No. 1095942 ID: 355e44

Fix the pump, but be on the lookout for cats. The goblins should stay in a group and not let any of them out of sight.

A good piece of craftwork would be a good gift. perhaps a weapon, something that shows our spiders' talents.
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No. 1095985 ID: 70f428

>>1095942 This.
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No. 1095991 ID: c5529d

B money to fix the water pump to keep our goblins vigilant

D. A good weapon or armor the spider made so that they have a good useful gift, but also as a sample if they want to buy weapons and armor from us.
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No. 1095999 ID: 27fceb

Forgot to mention, send the goblins to help with the water pump problem.
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No. 1096007 ID: ee57bd
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1096007

Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first question:

A) The order was to create your new armor.

B) The order was for me to get an armor

C) Other suggestions.


Possible answers to the second question it is up to you to choose what to ask the two guys about the Head Splitters Tribe.
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No. 1096058 ID: 27fceb

For the first question go with A) as for the second one ask the guys what was their experience with that tribe was and how the residents of it acted.
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No. 1096222 ID: c5529d

>>1096058
yeah, we'll go with that
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No. 1096275 ID: 355e44

sure, A. What sort of attitude do the Headsplitters value? What sort of impression should we try to give?
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No. 1096297 ID: f88514
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1096297

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) There is a possibility for them to be on our side.

B) They will be a difficult negotiation for them to be on our side.

C) It will be impossible for them to be on our side.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096323 ID: 27fceb

I am not sure how to feel about the tribe, they do send a lot of red flags but at the same time if they are on our side that would be beneficial to us. So my answer is B)
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No. 1096344 ID: 355e44

B) Sounds like a direct approach is best, no tricks or fancy words.
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No. 1096351 ID: 2f533b

So they're reclusive but can be negotiated with. Which is fine because we have an ace in the hole. We effectively have both them as well as their rivals in a prisoner's dilemma here. See the curse prohibits either from invading us - key word invading. Letting forces walk through to get at their rivals is not invading. Worst case is both sides fail to cooperate but are either side willing to bet their rivals won't leap at the chance? While best case is both sides cooperate and we act as mediators - while reaping rewards from both sides. Just remember a key rule, "when in rome do as the romans do," and diplomacy should prevail.
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No. 1096417 ID: f88514
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1096417

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Go down and talk with her.

B) Leave her alone, she needs some free space.

C) Send down Abdle.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096418 ID: 29d91a

>>1096417
A) Go down and talk with her.
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No. 1096419 ID: 355e44

B) Don't push her, talk with Abdle. He can tell Archer how Gramleza like to make jokes that go too far.
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No. 1096436 ID: 27fceb

Go with the A) option
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No. 1096437 ID: c5529d

I like C, and while Abdle does that, we lesser demons can speak to Archer.

If C doesnt get much support, I'll choose B
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No. 1096462 ID: 27314f

Eh, going with >>1096419
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No. 1096505 ID: f88514
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1096505

Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first question:

A) Abdle is right he doesn't need to be in the cage.

B) Bobbie is right Abdle needs to be in the cage.

C) Other suggestions.


Since I see another participator in this quest. I want to say welcome to my story and I hope you enjoy my work. If there are any questions feel free to ask to ask them in the the discussion thread of this quest.
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No. 1096520 ID: 8e549f

Well since Adble didn't say it I will. Gramleza was lying Archer and lying big. Since he failed he gets the cage. Perhaps he'd get a little security consideration if he undid Gramleza screwing up team cohesiveness. He needs to be selectively edited too.
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No. 1096523 ID: 27fceb

Abdle is correct, Bobbie seems like she is going to be today with a bad attitude and he should be on a standby.
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No. 1096542 ID: 355e44

That does look useful, as a decoy. Because you wouldn't actually lock Abdle in a horrible prison without at a least discussing it beforehand, right? Hide him in a sleeve or pocket.
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No. 1096557 ID: c5529d

If you think about it, we are going to be speaking with some very powerful people. I don't think they would allow a cat to be sneaking around the area, especially if our negotiations do good and we form a partnership. What I'm saying is that the cat being here would be a huge risk for her. Armor will be last resort.

buuuut, if we want that extra protection since we aren't using the armor, I say we have the archer should focus on standing gaurd and keeping a lookout for anything suspicious, like the cat while Bobbie and Abdle attend the meeting. Archers have very good perception after all.
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No. 1096605 ID: 3c76e9
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1096605

Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first question:

A) what a unique name.

B) Is that your last name?

C) It is a pleasure to meet you.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096622 ID: 355e44

c) its a trick, don't comment on the name. Maintain your dignity.
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No. 1096674 ID: 27fceb

Hello mister Motherfucker, it is a pleasure to meet you.
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No. 1096714 ID: c5529d

C.

Anybody in our group who even snickers at their names gets a smack in the back of the head...

...

OH GODS! GRAM ISN'T IN THIS GROUP, IS SHE!? SHE'S GONNA POKE FUN OF EVERYONE'S NAMES IF SHE IS!
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No. 1096748 ID: e46b34
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1096748

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Still keep the apple in the pocket

B) Pull out the apple out of the pocket.

C) Put the apple in the cage.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096777 ID: 5de8cd

Go with B) Abdle has stayed in the pocket long enough and the cat won't attack us while we are in the tribe.
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No. 1096794 ID: 355e44

Abdle needs a less exposed place to sit. You should get a basket to carry him in maybe.
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No. 1096825 ID: 65968d

Well if Abdle is out in the open it might bait the cat which would help convince these guys. Since it's a violation of sovereignty and all plus we'd have mutual enemies. Downside is we may lose Abdle. So do you prefer discomfort or being bait Abdle?
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No. 1096856 ID: c5529d

maybe when the meeting officially start, we'll pull him out.
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No. 1096888 ID: 42311e
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1096888

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Give Abdle to the Druid.

B) Don't give Abdle to the Druid.

C) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096935 ID: d0fe53

Huh? He can speak and listen without having him in your hands. What more do you need to do?
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No. 1096936 ID: c5529d

Yeah sure, lets have Abdle hang out with the druid for awhile. It'll help establish a good relationship and trust. If we are lucky, Maybe even use his healing powers to make Abdle less rotten and fresh like a green apple for a few weeks to a month until he is rotten again.

Though Please do correct the Druid by letting him know Abdle is not an "it".

This could also work for us too because if the cat does show up (which i doubt) she could target the apple basket bobbie is holding thinking abdle is in there while abdle is with the druid, the perfect distraction, hehehehe.
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No. 1096945 ID: 27fceb

Go with A) this person is respected in the tribe and if he likes us that will go a long way.
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No. 1096973 ID: 355e44

B) you and Abdle are a team, and this is a negotiation. Neither should go anywhere without the other.
Also every magic user we've met has been crazy or sketchy. No way should we leave Abdle with one we don't even know.
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No. 1096995 ID: a632cf
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1096995

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Tell the Druid to show you.

B) Don't show interest in what the Druid is saying.

C) Tell the Druid that you are not interested.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1096998 ID: 584276

A)
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No. 1097014 ID: 3e9b65

Have an idea of where this is going. Still, perhaps unexpected insights will show themselves. Wisdom can arrive from even the lowest of low places. Quite frankly this is far from the lowest of low. Props to druid for getting psychology out of Abdle without his usual... defensiveness.
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No. 1097031 ID: c5529d

Curious. Lets check it out, but take what he says with a grain of salt. See what he shows us can apply to how you already rule, and we can mix some aspects he shows you with yours.
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No. 1097042 ID: 27fceb

Let the Druid show what he is talking about.
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No. 1097127 ID: 42cdd2
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1097127

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Give the order to kill Worm Work.

B) Calm down the queen.

C) Remain silent.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1097128 ID: c6c371

B. Cool it. Attacking him will only cause our hosts here to become agressive towards us. This is most likely like taking a vaccination shot, where youll be sick for a lil bit before getting better and stronger... uh you guys invented vaccinations here in this world yet, right?

Though make it known you wish he would have let us know what he was doing before doing something so aggressive.
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No. 1097130 ID: a3f820

Stay cool. He's on our side for negotiations. However telling him off is justified. He said he'd tell us a way that beats subjugating. He did not tell us he'd do... this. We have no idea if this has downsides or side effects. He keeps asking for forgiveness rather than permission which is the main issue. One day perhaps we will refuse to forgive. Don't push us.
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No. 1097145 ID: 355e44

B) Wormworks secretive agenda is more and more seeming like a danger to us all. But this is not the place to do anything about it. Better to lull him into complacency, execute him quietly the next time he is at the castle.

For know you still need to impress the Headsplitters, so just move on.
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No. 1097152 ID: 5de8cd

While we were in your dream you mentioned that today we could kill you so easily. So were you telling the truth or were you just lying.
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No. 1097178 ID: 341e77
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1097178

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Ask Worm Work any question that comes to your mind.

B) Tell the whole tribe who he is.

C) Remain silent.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1097183 ID: 27fceb

Does Worm Lord mean anything to you?
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No. 1097185 ID: c5529d

Hey, now we won't have to worry about the cat kidnapping him as she will just see a golden apple and Abdle can stop complaining about how we are hiding him.

might want to hide him from thieves that might find him valuable though.

A. Ask if there is anything we should know about the tribe before the meeting, like any rules or laws we should be aware of that we shouldn't break or prevent culture shock. We already were surprised about the people having interesting names

rather not kill wormworks with B
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No. 1097186 ID: c5529d

oh right, we should ask how long Abdle's metamorphosis is. Hopefully not years.
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No. 1097187 ID: 355e44

Hold WW's identity as a backup bargaining chip to sweeten any deal we make. For now stop wasting time with this jerk.
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No. 1097193 ID: ee839d

How far do you think you can push us before we react to you like the headsplitters do?
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No. 1097225 ID: 7f0a18
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1097225

Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first one:

A) Order Worm Works to tell you about Worm Lord.

B) Tell Worm Works to tell you about Worm Lord.

C) Ignore the existence of the Worm Lord.

D) Other suggestions.


Possible answers to the question that was asked for the second one:

A) Tell that your weakness is that you can't fight anybody.

B) Tell that your weakness is that you are too naive.

C) Tell that your weakness is that you can't stop lying.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1097227 ID: c5529d

Well, Bobbie, we're told to be vulgar around here, so give it a try: go ahead and call wormworks dickwanks. No offense, just getting Bobbie accustomed to the culture.

C for the first one, it's obvious we're not going to get a clear answer from him, and he's too nervous to speak about it and is a waste of time at the moment. Was an interesting reaction though. We'll find out later I think, when he's ready, or we stumble across learning about him ourselves. Let's stay on topic with the matter on hand

I think B for the second question. Lying can be beneficial, and there are workarounds to not being able to fight as we can have others fight our battles for example.
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No. 1097229 ID: f38138

Oh I do believe you're underhandedly helping. However I might be the only one that gets how that may be useful. We are a team and I'm only one voice. So the catch is you are one voice but nevertheless you force decisions on us. While I still believe you are a loyalist the others may not be so inclined. Even I have my limits on being pushed too. Just a warning to keep in mind. Per - let's call him WL - I'll take your word. Seems like trouble, far too much to ever be worthwhile. Weakness during the siege, eh? Have to say it's that we had no proper backup plans ready to go. Had he called the bluff it was done, we lose. Period. We need options where several things must fail to get to a losing scenario.
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No. 1097236 ID: 355e44

It's fine, don't tell us about Worm Lord. Only, by withholding that information you make it obvious we should look into it ourselves. Perhaps you'd like to make sure we don't get the wrong idea?

You know it's only helping if we agree on the end goal. So why don't you tell us what you think are our weaknesses. I have the feeling we'll disagree.
Though I would say Bobbie's main weakness is getting flustered at people's harsh words.
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No. 1097255 ID: 27fceb

I peek behind the curtains and saw something that I shouldn't have. I just hope that I didn't invite anything with mentioning WL.
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No. 1097270 ID: d4b03b
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1097270

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Tell her that you need the apple back.

B) Tell her that the apple is dangerous to hold.

C) Tell her that she can keep the apple.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1097281 ID: 5292b7

C. As shady as Wormworks is, he does have a plan to help us as he mentioned multiple times, and im sure we will get Abdle back later. Play along, but reiterate what the druid said that it is more for her father
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No. 1097289 ID: 86980a

Option 2 seems well-rounded. Her dying would be bad for negotiations.
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No. 1097297 ID: 27fceb

Tell her that we should be the one who deliver the gift to her father. Just don't present yourself in a desperate way when asking.
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No. 1097320 ID: 63709c

B) tell her it would have been a good gift, but this guy did something to it, and now it bites. We wouldn't insult with such a paltry gift, let us take it back to get rid of.
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No. 1097376 ID: 749232
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1097376

Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Go with Nasty Shit to drink.

B) Send Archer to go and drink with Nasty Shit.

C) Send Worm Work to go and drink with Nasty Shit.

D) Other suggestions.
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No. 1097378 ID: c5529d

A. hell yeah drinks! GOGOGOGO!

err... i mean

hanging out with her will make for good relationships with her, and if we keep on her good side, we'll keep on her father's good side, or at least she can give him a good word about us.

that trick Abdle did can actually probably help against the cat if she steals him... not saying that we should let him get kidnapped on purpose, just that it's another layer of protection.
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No. 1097385 ID: 27fceb

My vote is for Worm Work to go for a drink. Just the chaos of those two people being drunk is the main reason for wanting to see it happen.


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