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1108480 No. 1108480 ID: b03c5a

Note: This is a let's play for the Dragon Romance: 7 Days game. You can check the game out here: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1108476.html
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No. 1108481 ID: b03c5a
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1108481

Hello there! I'm Chei, and I have a neat game I'd like to show you!

This is Dragon Romance: Seven Days! It's a... uh. Visual novel? I guess? The graphics might seem a little outdated to most space-faring races, but when you consider the technology level of this planet, it's actually quite impressive!

Of course, no game's perfect. For instance, there's this cool snake-guy on the box art, but he never shows up in the game! What's up with that??

Also the game starts like, part way through the story??????

That's okay, though. I enjoyed playing it despite these GLARING FLAWS.

it also helps pass the time while i'm stuck here in my nondescript spoiler-free location.

Anyway, we'll be playing this one together! I'll be playing, but all the IMPORTANT DECISIONS will be up to you guys.

In fact, the game devs asked players to send in their SAVE FILE to determine where the story goes after the events of this game, and I'll be doing just that with the choices you guys make!

[In other words, your choices will be counted when determining Ceri's canonical actions in the main quest.]
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1108482

Music: Ceri's Room


I'll be posting the music as it happens, for AMBIENCE. This song's pretty chill!

Anyway, this text pops up when we start a new game.
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It's basically a tutorial for how to play the game. I'll go ahead and skip all that for now and will just tell you things you need to know as we progress.
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Once the tutorial text is done, we're put in charge of this naked dragon boy! ...Er, wait. I think that might be a lady? I always get those confused for non-ketzas.

Either way, this is Ceri, our protagonist! We're currently in her bedroom.

Some points of interest:


-Ceri's bed: We can use this to reduce Ceri's tilde to 0 by allowing her some 'me time', whatever that means.
-The mirror: We can use this to change Ceri's outfit whenever we want!
-The arrow below the door indicates an EXIT to the map, usually leading back to the TOWN MAP. We'll go over this in more detail later.

For now, let's check out the mirror.
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No. 1108485 ID: b03c5a
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1108485

Rather than show you a screenshot of every line the characters speak, I'll use the game's portraits to denote in-game dialog. During dialogs, I'll put my comments in italics.

:7d_ceri_nude_blushusmile: (Ah, it's um... me.)
:7d_ceri_nude_blushusmile: (Still not fully used to my new 'look'...)
At this point, Ceri's TILDE bar fills up slightly.
:7d_ceri_nude_blushu: (...Which is why part of me still wants to ravage myself.)
:7d_ceri_nude_shocked: (But if I did that, the mirror would break!)
:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: (A-anyway, I should probably decide on an outfit to wear.)
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: (Let's see. I have four--)
:7d_ceri_nude_shocked: (Three! Three choices of outfits to wear!)
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: (The outfits mostly determine how I look while running around, but people will sometimes comment on them!)
:7d_ceri_nude_gentle: (They don't have any major effect beyond that, with one exception.)
:7d_ceri_nude_blushuwat: (I MEAN NO EXCEPTIONS.)
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: Go ahead and pick an OUTFIT for me to wear!

Ceri speaks that last part aloud, for some reason. Maybe she's lonely?

Anyway, we have a choice of three outfits to wear for now! Feel free to ask me to come back here whenever and change outfits-- we're not locked into our choice.
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No. 1108486 ID: b03c5a
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1108486

I did some FANCY EDITING to show you all three outfits at once. Cool, huh?

The choices are, in order: the SERIOUS BUSINESS suit, the OUTFIT OF DESTINY, and the DRAGON BRA AND DRAGON PANTY COMBO.

This is where you guys come in! You'll need to... hang on a second.
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No. 1108487 ID: b03c5a
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1108487

Looks like there's a fourth option here? Come to think of it, didn't Ceri mention an 'exception' earlier? Let's check this out.
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No. 1108488 ID: b03c5a
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1108488

Oh dear!

:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: E-er... s-surely you're not implying I...
:7d_ceri_nude_gentle: Oh! Maybe you just need more information!
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: Basically, the outfits don't affect anything mechanically.
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: No matter which of the three outfits you choose, my story will play out the same way.
:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: Yep. The first three choices don't change anything and are just up to what you like the most.
:7d_ceri_nude_smile: Hope that helps!

Thanks, Ceri! But what if we select that option again?
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No. 1108489 ID: b03c5a
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1108489

She then boots us back to the decision point.

Again!
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1108490

Hey, it's worked for me!

:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: G-go ahead! Pick one of the FIRST THREE OPTIONS! And not this one!

AGAIN!
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No. 1108491 ID: b03c5a
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1108491

:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: L-look, as much as I enjoy the freedom...
:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: Running around naked will cause MAJOR CHANGES to how people act around me!
:7d_ceri_nude_lookaway: Okay, maybe it's actually fairly minor changes. Usually altered dialog or extra comments.
:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: I also have to avoid the RALIAN GUARDS if I enter certain locations, like the MALL.
:7d_ceri_nude_goodness: But... that's not enough to change your mind on this, is it?
:7d_ceri_nude_gentle: Ah, well. It's not like I'm locked into my choice. I can come here at any time to switch outfits.
:7d_ceri_nude_blushuwat: W-what am I saying!? Choose something else!!!!

AGAIN!
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No. 1108492 ID: b03c5a
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1108492

EMBRACE THE KETZA WAY.

:7d_ceri_nude_lookaway: ....
:7d_ceri_nude_pog: Fuck it! Let's see how it goes! Whee~!
:7d_ceri_nude_stressed: Er, I better make sure I'm happy with this 'outfit' first.

From this point we can confirm our selection. The other outfits have short dialogs too:

OUTFIT OF DESTINY:
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I keep coming back to this outfit, and for good reason!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: It's comfy, decently supportive, and shows off my massive thighs!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: The fact that it's polymorph-friendly is also a huge plus.

SERIOUS BUSINESS SUIT:
:7d_ceri_business_smile: Man, this really looks good on me, huh?
:7d_ceri_business_blushusmile: Still tempted to ravage the mirror...
:7d_ceri_business_goodness: ...Better not. Mom would get mad at me.
:7d_ceri_business_smile: Still, I can't deny the feeling of power and sexiness this outfit gives me.

DRAGON BRA AND PANTIES:
:7d_ceri_dragon_smug: You know what? After the cave adventure I'm still in the mood to show off my body.
:7d_ceri_dragon_lookaway: And to have incredible support while abusing my new 'run' button.
:7d_ceri_dragon_smile: Which makes this outfit the perfect idea! Let me just...
Ceri switches to the outfit.
:7d_ceri_dragon_happy: There!
:7d_ceri_dragon_gentle: It's not the most comfortable thing in the world...
:7d_ceri_dragon_smile: But I'll be thanking myself after running around all day!
:7d_ceri_dragon_smug: That it leaves little to the imagination is a nice bonus, of course.

As much as I'd like to push for the Ketza Way, I'm a little concerned with that warning about changed dialogs and potentially missing out on stuff? Then again, like Ceri said we can come back and switch at any time.


So let's have a vote! Which outfit should Ceri wear for now? You can pick a PRIMARY and SECONDARY choice.

A: The OUTFIT OF DESTINY.
B: The SERIOUS BUSINESS OUTFIT.
C: The DRAGON BRA AND PANTIES.
D: The KETZA WAY (naked).
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No. 1108494 ID: 124485

>>1108492
Primary: C

Secondary: A
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No. 1108495 ID: 4f903f

A! Signature.
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No. 1108496 ID: 6b8094

D/a. Signature!
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No. 1108497 ID: dfa46e

PRIMARY: C.

SECONDARY: A.
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No. 1108498 ID: 07ae19

A, B
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No. 1108507 ID: d30887

Primary D Secondary C
Because we need to feel secure about voting for what we believe in.
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No. 1108511 ID: ce0974

A, B
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No. 1108517 ID: 273c18

Primary A, secondary c.
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No. 1108523 ID: 4dda34

>>1108492
C , a

Don't be afraid to show off how beautiful your body is!
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No. 1108562 ID: 1d129a

A/c
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No. 1108679 ID: b03c5a
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:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: It's comfy, decently supportive, and shows off my massive... thighs!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: The fact that it's polymorph-friendly is also a huge plus.

Okay! It looks like the Outfit of Destiny won! It feels fitting to go with this one, for some reason.
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No. 1108680 ID: b03c5a
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1108680

Music: Ceri's Town (morning)


And with that, the game truly begins! We have seven days to work with, and thankfully the time only passes when PLOT happens. Or when we train our stats, which I'll explain later on.
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1108681

For now, I'm gonna go ahead and do one of the STORY SCENES, because it does a good job showing off the town and doesn't have any decisions to make.

Technically we don't have access to this scene yet, but doing it now means we aren't going over the town twice.
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No. 1108682 ID: b03c5a
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1108682

Song: Unity Base


We enter Unity Base to find this really really big guy. He's Gulketi! He's an amtsvane!

...Huh, I wonder if he's related to the Gulketi who's my friend and also an amtsvane? Probably a coincidence.
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No. 1108683 ID: b03c5a
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The camera pans around his body, then he wakes up and greets us!

:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Hi! I'm not disturbing your rest, am I?
:7d_gulketi_smile: Nah. I just like layin' here.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Good thing there's a room big enough to fit you here, huh?
:7d_gulketi_smile: Yeah! Real glad for that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: So what's been going on around here?
:7d_gulketi_smile: Well, we helped Outissa get her stuff from the mountain. Easy work for someone like me.
:7d_gulketi_defeated: Though I wish Eezeryh didn't consider such things 'beneath her'.
:7d_gulketi_neutral: Speaking of which, apparently she's working on upgrading Unity base?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: We did discuss what some new rooms are gonna do. I got to pick one!
:7d_gulketi_smile: That too. But I think she has bigger ideas!
:7d_gulketi_neutral: Hopefully she's not turning the place into a tank or something. Pretty sure everyone would notice that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: Yeah.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: So what about you? How have you been?
:7d_gulketi_smile: Can't complain!
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: (He's always so hard to read.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: So, good?
:7d_gulketi_smile: Sure!
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: (He's acting way too suspicious to not have something going on!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: (W-why won't he just tell me!? Doesn't he trust me!?)
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: (I guess we've only known each other a little while...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_determined: (But I have to get to the bottom of what's bugging him! Then I can help make it better!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: (Then our BOND will be stronger than ever!)
:7d_gulketi_defeated: I recognize those faces you're making.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-what!? What faces!?
:7d_gulketi_defeated: You're scheming something, aren'tcha.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Haha, what? No! I don't scheme things! I'm not Siphon!
:7d_gulketi_defeated: Even Chei tried to scheme things sometimes.
:7d_gulketi_neutral: His plans just never worked.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: I-Is that so?
:7d_gulketi_gentle: Look, there's no deeper meaning or whatever, okay? Really, things are pretty good.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Of course! You always seem pretty chipper!
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushusmile: Especially last time...
:7d_gulketi_smile: Oh? If you want to go again, just give me an hour to 'get ready'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: T-that's okay! Gotta save that for the third event!
:7d_gulketi_confused: Uh, why, exactly?
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: B-because...
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: T-there's lots of stuff that needs doing! People to talk to, all that!
:7d_gulketi_smile: Oh-- okay! Just lemme know if you want to 'skip ahead'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Everything in the proper order!
:7d_ceri_scarf_determined: (Besides, true romance only comes once I discover what's secretly bothering you and fix it!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_veryhappy: (That will make our lovemaking so... romantic~!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Actually, putting that aside for the moment...
:7d_gulketi_gentle: Aww.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: ...Why don't we get you some fresh air?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I can give you a tour of the whole town!
:7d_gulketi_smile: Sure. I can...
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: T-turn into a ketza, right?
:7d_gulketi_concerned: Aww.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked:
:7d_gulketi_smile: Hahaha. Don't worry, I'm too responsible to go stomping around town in my real body.
:7d_gulketi_lookaway: ...Though the thought has crossed my mind a couple of times...
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: D-don't give in to those thoughts!
:7d_gulketi_lookaway: I dunno, maybe the whole town would like, start to worship me? Sounds pretty good, actually.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: N-no!
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: They're supposed to worship me!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Uh-- I mean--
:7d_gulketi_happy: Looks like I'm not the only one who could use some fresh air!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Maybe it's the natural state of big things...
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Assuming my dragon self is actually big.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-what if I'm actually really tiny? Like a dragon kabold!?
:7d_gulketi_lookaway: ....
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: You'd want to test the limits of that form, wouldn't you.
:7d_gulketi_smile: Maybe.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: S-so honest!
:7d_gulketi_smile: Heehee. Anyway, I'll meet you outside, okay?
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: S-sure...
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He then stands up.

:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Uhhhhh.
:7d_gulketi_happy: Ready when you are!
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: S-sure...
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: (I can't even see his face!)

We could go straight outside, but there's one thing I want to do first...
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:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: (Oh, there it is!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Wait why can I see his face from here!?)
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: JUST HOW IS THIS PLACE LAID OUT!?
:7d_gulketi_confused: I can hear you, you know.
:7d_ceri_scarf_eartwitch: Sure, let's just break the fourth wall and perspective.
:7d_gulketi_happy: Okay!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: No wait!!!

I always enjoy when games play with the medium like this. Anyway, let's head outside.
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:7d_gulketza_happy: It reminds me of Siphon!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Haha, I guess it does.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: Her and her Perfectly Sized Tits.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Oh! She already told you what it stood for!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: What?
:7d_gulketza_happy: Let's check out the town.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: R-right!

Huh, this Gulketi also knows a Siphon? An even bigger coincidence!
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No. 1108687 ID: b03c5a
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1108687

Song: Gulketza's Tour


We're then escorted to this spot.

:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-what's so funny?
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Oh, nothing. Just imagining you being bigger than these buildings.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Haha, that's a silly thing to imagine. Me being bigger than these buildings.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Pfft. As if.
:7d_gulketza_happy: It's a nice thought.
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:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Well, this and flying I guess.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Yeah, Siphon and I made our way here on one of the boats!
:7d_gulketza_defeated: I had the money to pay for our tickets, but she wanted to stow away.
:7d_gulketza_defeated: She said being 'sneaky' would be more fun.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: That sounds like Siphon.
:7d_gulketza_smile: Heehee. So we did our best to hide and stay out of sight. Siphon was so proud that we got away with it.
:7d_gulketza_happy: But I bought two tickets while she was distracted, so we didn't actually have to sneak around.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: It made her happy, though.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: That's so cleverly considerate!
:7d_gulketza_happy: Thanks!
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:7d_gulketza_happy: Hahaha, you're silly.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: N-nuh uh!
:7d_gulketza_happy: Silly~
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: S-so anyway um yeah! This is a peaceful place to hang out!
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: L-let's move on!
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:7d_gulketza_neutral: Ah yes, Daatra, right?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Oh, that's right-- you already met her, huh?
:7d_gulketza_happy: Yep! You were there, too!
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Things were pretty chaotic that day, so I don't quite remember the details.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: I speeped and puffed up and then she pet me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Oh yeah! That was really cute!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I bet she'd love to spend more time with you... in that form, at least.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Actually, she seemed more okay with your amtsvane form than I thought she'd be.
:7d_gulketza_shocked: S-she saw me in my real form?? Did she discover my secret spot??
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: You have a secret spot?
:7d_gulketza_shocked: uhhhhh
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: You gotta show me sometime!
:7d_gulketza_gentle: S-sure, maybe later.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: But yeah, I polymorphed into an amtsvane and totally didn't give it boobs or anything.
:7d_gulketza_shocked: What?
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Nothing!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Anyway, I guess I 'primed' her for seeing your amtsvane form.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Just wait till she sees how much bigger you are than what I was able to display!
:7d_gulketza_smile: Hahaha. I look forward to meeting her!
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:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: T-this is where all the...
:7d_gulketza_happy: Gym equipment!
:7d_ceri_scarf_moreblushu: G-gah! D-don't just say that out loud!

Ceri's TILDE rises slightly.

:7d_gulketza_neutral: Why not? That's what gyms have, generally.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: Ah... um...
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: W-w-w-why don't we just move on?
:7d_gulketza_happy: Starting to see why Siphon likes hanging out with you.
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:7d_gulketza_neutral: The font doesn't support the acute-e, huh?
:7d_gulketza_neutral: You'll want to include those characters if we want to be translated to other languages.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Uh...
:7d_gulketza_happy: So! The Cliche' tree!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Yep! It's where all the really dramatic stuff happens!
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: If you have any DEEP-SEATED WORRIES and/or DRAMATIC PAST EVENTS bothering you, now'd be a great time to tell me...
:7d_gulketza_happy: I'm good!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Dang.
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1108693

See? It really seems the beginning of this story happened outside the game itself! It's so weird!!

:7d_siphonyay: Hi Chei!
:7d_cheishock: S-Siphon!? What are you doing here?? And like, how??
:7d_siphon3c: It looked like you were up to something cool! And why would you be the only one with access to nondescript spoiler-free location?
:7d_ch8: How-- how'd you do that? And-- not supposed to think about where my location is for reasons! And you being here-- oh no! you're making me think about it!
:7d_siphoneyes: Also looking over this draft you're leaving out very important information like who came up with the term "Perfectly Sized Tits"!
:7d_ch8: I-I don't know-- was it you??
:7d_siphond: Sure, we can pretend that if you want.
:7d_cheiconfuse: oh no it was me wasn't it
:7d_cheipap_blushu:
:7d_siphon3c: okay I'll let you get back to transcribing the game
:7d_cheihahawhat: Yes! The manual transcribing that I'm doing! Uh, where was I...

:7d_gulketza_happy: That was a fun day!
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Though I felt a bit weird during my visit. Almost as if someone else was writing me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: That's... an odd feeling to have.
:7d_gulketza_happy: It was probably something I ate.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Which was a whole lot of ice-cream.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: I can totally get behind eating so much ice-cream you hallucinate.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Speaking of the mall, how's Kharadra's store doing lately?
:7d_gulketza_neutral: It's only been a few days, but her prospects are less dire than they were.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I guess that's good.
:7d_gulketza_neutral: I'll be spending a lot of time helping her out this week. Hopefully we can get her back in the black!
:7d_gulketza_defeated: I say, as if she was ever in the black to begin with.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Yeeeeeaaaah...
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: (He'll be at the store, huh? Could be a good chance to try and uncover what's secretly bothering him...)
:7d_gulketza_neutral: There's that face again. The plotting face.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Don't you worry about that! Let's continue the tour!
:7d_gulketza_defeated: ....
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:7d_gulketza_neutral: I'd love to come here as my real self...
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Y-you wouldn't fit in the building!
:7d_gulketza_smile: They can come outside!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: I-I don't even know how much that would cost!
:7d_gulketza_lookaway: Whatever the price is, I'll find a way to budget for it.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Y-you really would, wouldn't you...
:7d_gulketza_happy: But first we have to get this town more okay with 'dragons'!
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: I-I'm not sure how much of a short-term goal that is...
:7d_gulketza_smile: I bet pretty short! You can polymorph into a dragon, and the two of us can go stomping--
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: L-LET'S CONTINUE THE TOUR!
:7d_gulketza_smile: Just keep it in mind as an option!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: ....
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:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: This is the library! Lots of books here!
:7d_gulketza_smile: *Speep*! A good chance to practice my reading!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Y-you can't read??
:7d_gulketza_smile: Oh, I can read your language pretty well after spending so much time here.
:7d_gulketza_happy: But I can always improve! My goal is to be completely fluent before we leave!
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: Y-you guys are gonna leave!?
:7d_gulketza_stressed: W-well, this isn't our homeworld, and...
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: But- but...!
:7d_gulketza_stressed: Ah... erm...
:7d_gulketza_lookaway: How about we cross that bridge when we get there?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: Or never! Never is good!
:7d_gulketza_stressed: H-hey, no need to worry about that right now. Let's head on back, hmm?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: O-okay...
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:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: (DF? What could that possibly...)
:7d_gulketza_neutral: Whatcha lookin at?
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: This building says 'DF' on it. Any idea what's up with that?
:7d_gulketza_smile: Oh! That's the Dragon Fan Club.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: H-how do you know??
:7d_gulketza_happy: Siphon told me!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Why does Siphon know that!?
:7d_gulketza_smile: She's Siphon?
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: She's Siphon.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: (So this is the Dragon Fan Club's location? I better keep that in mind...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Anyway, we should probably continue heading back.
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:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Sorry I didn't get to show you my house, but we live kinda out-of-the-way.
:7d_gulketza_happy: That's okay! I had fun!
:7d_gulketza_smile: Next time we should do it while big!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-we'll see!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: See you later!

You wave goodbye to Gulketza, then prepare to tackle whatever comes next.

And that's the town Ceri lives in! Now we can actually make some DECISIONS! Sorry for the large image count-- most updates should be smaller than this.

:7d_siphonyay: They won't have less words though.
:7d_cheihi: No, probably not.
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DAY 1: MORNING

Available story scenes:

A: Daatra's apartment: Daatra
B: Park: Penny
C: Gym: Saint Duke
D: Mall: Tempest
E: Unity Base: Eezeryh


Who will we visit first? Don't worry, I'll make sure this is a 100% run so we see every scene.
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No. 1108699 ID: 07ae19

A
oh christ this thread is going to be massive
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No. 1108700 ID: 6b8094

A/e.
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No. 1108702 ID: 124485

>>1108698
Primary: A

Secondary: D
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No. 1108703 ID: c8380b

>>1108698
Primary C
Secondary B
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No. 1108707 ID: cb76eb

D, c
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No. 1108714 ID: 273c18

>>1108699
Hmm yeah we might need a new thread for each day.

>>1108698
A, c
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No. 1108779 ID: 14e386

Primary: A

Secondary: C

Although I am curious on how A is going to work exactly...... :3
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>Hmm yeah we might need a new thread for each day.
You might have a point there. There's like, 700 pictures in this game? And I kinda want to show them all, but I hear this website struggles if a thread goes past about 250. We'll cross that bridge when we get there. I might do multiple threads, or I might use my MILITARY-GRADE CHARM to convince the owner of this mighty fine website to implement that PAGE system I saw in that one other quest.

:7d_siphonholdit: If you mean the one with all the cats, that wasn't a quest, that was an infinitely long argument.
:7d_cheihahawhat: Oh right.
:7d_siphonholdit: …splitting by post count would have to change, it was giving images the wrong directory…
:7d_cheihi: W-well, we don't have to worry about the fussy details, right?
:7d_cheiyay: Unless you wanna hack in there and do it for me, Siphon~?
:7d_siphonholdit: Mmyes...

Anyway, let's continue! You guys voted to check in on DAATRA! I like her, she kinda looks like a slissa. Only bigger and more scary.

:7d_empty: You make your way to Daatra's apartment door, hoping to hang out with your big sister.
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Music: Daatra's theme


:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Hi~!
:7d_daatra_smile: Oh! Hey, Ceri-berry.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Just thought I'd visit for a while! If that's okay, I mean.
:7d_daatra_smile: *Hsshss~* You aren't tired of me yet, huh?
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Nope! We only hung out for a few hours today, anyway.
:7d_daatra_smile: Fair enough.
:7d_daatra_lookaway: Did you bring more cake?
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I-it might be a while before I lay any more eggs.
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: We could always use one of yours~
:7d_daatra_stressed: *H-hsshss!* Don't be silly!
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Yeah, we'd have to make a really big cake to use up one of your eggs.
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: Good thing you have such thicc thighs to pass those things, huh~?
:7d_daatra_annoyed: I will pummel your dragon-ass into next week.
:7d_ceri_scarf_veryhappy: Heehee~! You know you love me~!
:7d_daatra_smug: You keep telling yourself that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: You don't love me!?
:7d_daatra_defeated: Oh come on, I was just joking. Geez.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: ....
:7d_daatra_annoyed: ...What, you want me to say it?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: *Extremely pathetic dragon noises*
:7d_daatra_defeated: *Hsssss!* All right, fine.
:7d_daatra_blushu: iloveyou
:7d_ceri_scarf_veryhappy: *Squee of someone who's very loved!*
:7d_daatra_annoyed: Yeah, yeah, stop making dumb noises and get in here so we can play video games.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Okay~!
:7d_empty: You happily follow your dear wonderful big sister who loves you to her room. This is so wholesome!
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:7d_daatra_smile: So! What should we play today?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Up to you!
:7d_daatra_shocked: What-- really!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: You did say you'd decide the next one. Well, this is the next one!
:7d_daatra_lookaway: Oh, right.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Okay! This is your time to shine! Make a decision! a DRAGON decision!
:7d_daatra_smug: You're wise to compare my decision-making prowess to a dragon. *Hsshsshss~*
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-why did that sound so menacing??
:7d_daatra_neutral: Dunno. Why don't we see how far you can get in 'Jump, man!'?
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Me?
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: So even when I don't make the decision, I still have to play it out...
:7d_daatra_defeated: You're so weird.
:7d_empty: Time to take control of the hero of 'Jump, man!'! Play until you win or game-over.
:7d_empty: The controls are largely the same as your own, except you can 'jump' with 'A'. Convenient!
:7d_empty: Good luck!
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No. 1108828 ID: b03c5a

https://youtu.be/9RPftoS8nog

We then get to play a minigame! You can check it out above, or just continue reading.

IF YOU WIN:
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile:
:7d_daatra_smile: Not bad! Not bad at all.
:7d_daatra_smug: You're like a tenth of the way to being as good as I am.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Thanks...? But why'd you interrupt me? I only finished world one!
:7d_daatra_lookaway: Dunno, for some reason it just felt problematic to let you continue.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: I guess designing an entire game would be a lot of work, huh?
:7d_daatra_confused: What? Look, we probably shouldn't worry too much about it.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Something's telling me to immediately change the subject.

IF YOU LOSE:
:7d_daatra_neutral: Damn, I thought you'd get further than that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: I-I tried my best!
:7d_daatra_smile: You just need a little more practice. How about you try again?

You can then choose to try again or continue on.
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:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: How about you play next? Let's see if you can beat the whole game!
:7d_daatra_smug: Please.
:7d_empty: You watch Daatra skillfully navigate the various levels. She's so good at this!
:7d_empty: With a mighty Jump, Man dispatches the EVIL MONSTER KING and saves the PRINCESS OF AN UNSPECIFIED KINGDOM!
:7d_empty: How exciting!!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: You're so good at this game!
:7d_daatra_smug: *Hsshsshss~* one day you will wield this power, my pupil.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: I'm a student now??
:7d_daatra_smug: I can't be the only one learning lessons. It's your turn to grow as a character.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Through video games?
:7d_daatra_smug: Only by understanding video games can we truly understand ourselves!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Hahaha. You're silly.
:7d_daatra_confused: I-I was being serious!
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Oh! Uh... I meant...
:7d_daatra_smile: Nah I'm just fuckin' with ya.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Got me again.
:7d_daatra_smug: *hsshsshss~*
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: Hehehe~
:7d_empty: You spend a while chatting with Daatra. Realizing you hadn't told her much about the PICNIC OF DOOM, you give her all the 'deets'.
:7d_daatra_daatra: Better watch out. Your mom's gonna steal their hearts away from you.
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: NO SHE WON'T THAT'D BE WEIRD YOU'RE WEIRD FOR SAYING THAT.
:7d_daatra_shocked: Wow, did I hit a nerve?
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: NO I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT ANYTHING OKAY.
:7d_daatra_stressed: I... guess your mom's more powerful than I thought.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: I'd be in real trouble if I didn't have tits, yeah.
:7d_daatra_blushu: Makes me kind of... look up to her. She manages to charm everyone regardless of species.
:7d_daatra_smile: And she teases you better than even I do!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Don't tell me you intend to get lessons from her.
:7d_daatra_daatra: *Hsshss~* Lessons? I wanna see what happens when we team up~
:ceritalk_veryshocked: PLEASE NO!!!
:7d_empty: She gently paps you on the shoulder, and you continue discussing this and that. Before long, it's time to head out.
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:7d_daatra_smile: Well, thanks for coming over. It was fun!
:7d_daatra_smug: And we got through this without any random drama or sexy stuff!
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Haha...yeah... weird how inexplicably challenging that is sometimes...
:7d_daatra_smile: I'm only teasing.
:7d_daatra_blushu: Drama made us sisters, after all...
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushusmile: Y-yeah.
:7d_daatra_smile: Speaking of which. See you later, little sis.
:7d_ceri_scarf_veryhappy: You called me sis!!!!
:7d_daatra_blushu: Y-you don't need to get that excited...
:7d_empty: You squee a few more times on principle, give her a big ol hug, then take your leave.
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Daatra's portrait remains here after seeing her scene, giving us an opportunity to replay JUMP, MAN! any time we want.

But for now, we move onward! I go ahead and redo Gulketi's scene during the NOON time slot, since we went through it earlier. That should be the only time I mess with the timeline like that.

:7d_siphonclose: Good, you know what happens when timelines get messed up.
:7d_ch8: I-I do??
:7d_siphonbrows2: People get balled.
:7d_siphonclose: That or I copy Daatra's excellent idea to team up with Ceri's mom for teasing purposes.
:7d_cheigasp: I-I'll be good!
:7d_ch8: ...Wait, what?

DAY 1: AFTERNOON

Available story scenes:

A: Park: Penny
She's a... 'kabold', I think? She's cute!
B: Mall: Kharadra
Even I had no trouble telling this busty birb was a girl!
C: Mall: Tempest
She reminds me of Siphon, kinda...
D: Mall: Saint Duke
He's really chivalrous!
E: Unity Base: Eezeryh
Wait, I have a friend named Eezeryh. The coincidences keep growing!
F: Skif's house: Skif
Skif is Ceri's childhood friend! He's a challenge to hug, but I'd gladly accept that challenge.
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No. 1108832 ID: 07ae19

F D
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No. 1108833 ID: 273c18

D, b
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No. 1108834 ID: c8380b

>>1108828
I purposely withheld knowledge of this bug because I thought it would be funny to post it here: If you full-speed jump at the boss barrier with decent timing, a fireball from the boss can knock you over the barrier skipping the fight. Reaching the flag afterwards causes a softlock.

Anyways, let's not leave Penny in a bush all day. It's bad for her.
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No. 1108835 ID: 6b8094

E, b.
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No. 1108839 ID: 124485

>>1108831
Primary: F

Secondary: B
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No. 1108842 ID: fa68fc

F, a

Both are quite good to hug!~
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No. 1108905 ID: cb76eb

Ad
Always be doting on kabolds
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No. 1108911 ID: 280287

>>1108831
F , b
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No. 1108927 ID: 43afc2

>>1108831
F. Let's spend some time with the boyfriend.

b. Checking on our favorite store owner is always a good idea.
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No. 1108942 ID: fd169b

D C
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1109022

Sorry for the delay, I had to do some chores.

So! It's time to visit Ceri's childhood friend, Skif!

Let's dive on in!
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:7d_empty: You approach Skif's home, happy to see it finally get a canonical location.
:7d_empty: You hesitate as you raise your hand to knock. There's like... three ways this can go.
:7d_empty: Skif answering the door would obviously be ideal.
:7d_empty: His dad would also be okay, since your last meeting with him ended amicably.
:7d_empty: The worst-case is, of course, the door opening to reveal Mrs. F.
:7d_empty: ...But even then, if she turns you away you can just teleport into Skif's room.
:7d_empty: Yeah, screw it. It'll be fine.
:7d_empty: You knock gently on the door.

If we were naked, the following would play:

:7d_empty: You make your way through the house. Thankfully, it seems Mrs. F is out at the moment.
:7d_empty: That'd be so freaking awkward after that talk with his dad.
:7d_empty: You notice that Skif's door is cracked. You gently nudge it open and step inside.

We'd then skip ahead to meeting with Skif. But since we're not naked, we see the following scene instead:
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:7d_skifdad_neutral: Ah, Ceridwen. A pleasure to see you.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Yep! It's me! Hello!
:7d_skifdad_neutral: I assume you're here to see Skif. You're welcome to come inside.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: ...But first, would you give me a moment of your time? I'd like a word.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Oh geez.)

At this point, we have a DECISION. Click the one you want to choose! It'll affect some dialog in this update.

:7d_siphonyay: I made it fancy.
:7d_cheiyay: Thanks Siphon!
:7d_ch8: I hope they don't get mad at us hacking the website.
:7d_siphond: Well the outissa incident didn't cause any problems.
:7d_ch8: Outissa incident...?

Click on one!

Option 1: "Is this about your wife?"

Option 2: "You know about all the sex, then?"

Option 3: "Of course! We're BFFs now!"

Option 4: "Sure."

Pick an option above!



Music: A gentle moment



:7d_skifdad_neutral: I've spoken with my wife and son since our last meeting.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: I won't deny things occasionally got... heated.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Oh...
:7d_skifdad_neutral: But I think I understand my son a little better now.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: Although it will take time for him to forgive us for withholding information from him.
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: ("Witholding information"? Hell of an understatement there.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: (Because of them, Skif thought the ENSLAVEMENT RITUAL was a ritual of friendship.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: (Had we gone through with it, it's possible I'd have lost myself forever.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: (Even if Skif forgave them, could I?)
:7d_skifdad_concerned: Your eyes say it all.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: While Adele-- Skif's mother believes our history and tradition hold the upmost importance...
:7d_skifdad_neutral: ...I feel that hono(u)r is equally valuable. I taught Skif to always act with valo(u)r.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: Yet, in holding my tongue around my wife, I failed to do exactly that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned:


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:7d_skifdad_neutral: As you and my son now know, our past is filled with sin disguised as tradition.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: Watching you grow up contradicted everything we were told about dragons. Everything we believed without question.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: And yet pride kept me silent. Kept me in disbelief of the reality before me.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: But there's no denying the contents of the books you've found. The true nature of our history therein.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: That at one point we were not 'dragon riders' who controlled dragons, but something more hono(u)rable.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned:
:7d_skifdad_neutral: The Dragon Knights.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: I worried my son would betray our history, but instead he's begun to save it.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: Any faith I still had in my wife's words crumbled to dust when I realized this.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: But Adele... she refuses to accept the truth. She's lost in her own fantasy, angry that we won't join her.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: I worry she will do something terrible in a desperate attempt to reclaim our ill-gotten prestige.
:7d_skifdad_concerned: ....
:7d_skifdad_neutral: Though I betray my own wife in doing so, I will tell you about a potential way to overcome the enslavement ritual.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Overcome? There's a way to break out of it?
:7d_skifdad_neutral: Nothing is for certain, but... consider it a hypothesis.
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Song: Forgotten Melody


This song's weird. It almost feels... unfinished? I guess that's why it's named that!

:7d_skifdad_neutral: It's possible the reason the ritual is so effective is because the exiled dragons live solitary lives.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: They have no friends, no families. Their brethren cast them away and closed the Dragon Barrier behind them.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: So with nothing to cling to, they can't fight back as hard?
:7d_skifdad_neutral: It seems strange that mortals can control the god-like dragons, does it not?
:7d_skifdad_concerned: Though it pains what little pride I have left to consider it...
:7d_skifdad_concerned: ...Our ritual might not be as powerful as we were lead to believe.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: And though it's far from a certainty...
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:7d_skifdad_neutral: ...If your bonds are strong enough, it may be possible for you to retain some level of control.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: What, I'd be saved by the power of friendship?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: I have to put my hope in something found in children's stories?
:7d_skifdad_neutral: Ideally you'll never be in such a situation in the first place.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: But if you are, and allow yourself to give up, everything you and Skif fought for will become naught.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: So... please, do not ever give in to despair. For Skif's sake... and your own.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: (It's a hell of a long-shot, for sure. How could I do something that no other dragon has done?)
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: (Especially as someone who grew up as a mortal...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: (But that's the point, isn't it? That even if it seems hopeless, I can still... try.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: I'll do my best to keep that in mind. Thanks.
:7d_skifdad_neutral: That's all I ask. Now then, I shall not keep you any longer. I'm sure you wish to see Skif with haste.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I mean, I'm quite fond of the guy, as you know.

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:7d_empty: Once inside Skif's room, you can't help but notice all the books strewn around the place.
:7d_empty: Skif's been hard at work researching, for sure.
:7d_empty: Time to make your presence known and find out what he's up to.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Hi there.
:7d_skif_shocked: !?!?
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Music: Chilvalry


:7d_skif_stressed: A-ah! My queen makes her appearance!
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: You don't have to call me 'queen' or 'mistress' all the time.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Besides, I doubt Saint Duke can hear you from here.
:7d_skif_lookaway: One can never be too certain.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: They can when they have giant ears that can detect chivalry a kilometer away.
:7d_skif_stressed: H-haha, well, I guess I can relax a little, then.
:7d_skif_shocked: Wait, your ears can do that!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Ah-- er... Sure? It's a dragon power?? That I have???
:7d_skif_happy: You never cease to impress me, my lady!
:7d_skif_stressed: In that case, promise you'll tell me the moment you sense him!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Come on, now. You already dropped the chivalrous act around him when we explored that cave, remember?
:7d_skif_thoughtful: Oh yeah. For some reason that feels like ages ago.
:7d_skif_stressed: Still, that was different!
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: How was it different from any other day?
:7d_skif_lookaway: I mean. It's much harder to be chivalrous with your pants down.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Oh, heehee... I guess that's fair.
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:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: So what have you been up to in here? Lots of reading, I assume.
:7d_skif_neutral: Yeah. I've had my mind on some of the things that happened to us this week.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Which part? There's a lot of stuff that kinda happened all at once.
:7d_skif_smile: Heh, it really seems that way. Feels like yesterday we were making love for the very first time.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Wait-- was that yesterday!?
:7d_skif_shocked: N... no?
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Oh! Whew!
:7d_skif_thoughtful: You know, your awful sense of time makes a lot of sense.
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat:
:7d_skif_thoughtful: As we get older, our perception of time speeds up. So dragons probably experience time much faster than mortals.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: I've been alive as long as you have.
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: And my sense of time isn't that bad.
:7d_skif_stressed: ....
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Okay maybe it's a little bad.
:7d_skif_lookaway: Haha, but it's not just you. Feels like the chrivalry between me and Sir Duke happened overnight.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Hee~ I can't help but be a little jealous.
:7d_skif_shocked: W-what?
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: I mean, you two clearly love each other deeply~
:7d_skif_blushu: I-it's nothing like that! You have the wrong idea!
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: So defensive~
:7d_skif_stressed: L-look, Sir Duke only occupied like 15% of my thoughts. At most.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Huh, that's still more than I expected.
:7d_skif_neutral: But let's put that aside for a moment. I learned some things about the FRIENDSHIP RITUAL.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Oh? What'd you learn?
:7d_skif_neutral: I've managed to connect a few more dots about the history of our people.
:7d_skif_neutral: It's starting to make more sense, why the Dragon Knights lost themselves in their desire for power.
:7d_skif_concerned: And the true extent of how much they've corrupted what was once a ritual of friendship and bonding.
:7d_skif_sad: They were so mis-guided...
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Well, we'll just have to put them on the right path again, right?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: We'll show them how much better it is to love dragons than to control them!
:7d_ceri_scarf_sultry: Especially with the things I've learned recently~
:7d_skif_blushu: Oh my!
:7d_skif_gentle: A-as always, your optimism is infectious.
:7d_skif_annoyed: But my parents prove hard-headed as ever. pun slightly intended.
:7d_skif_annoyed: Their beliefs are so deeply ingrained that it blinds them to reality.
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:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I wouldn't write them off just yet. Your dad's been coming around, hasn't he?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: He's trying, at least, to put his son before tradition.
:7d_skif_gentle: I guess you're right. He's asking questions, which is a good first step.
:7d_skif_annoyed: Mother, on the other hand...
:7d_ceri_scarf_eartwitch: (She's doing what she can to be a thorn in my side, for sure.)
:7d_skif_defeated: Yeah, I know.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Huh? I didn't say anything!
:7d_skif_neutral: You didn't need to. The look on your face said it all. She's giving you a hard time.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: A-am I that easy to read!?
:7d_skif_lookaway: You have four times as many portraits as I do.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: That's hardly fair; Your giant metal head hides half of your expressions.
:7d_skif_shocked: That doesn't mean I can't emote...!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: It absolutely limits your range.
:7d_skif_defeated: Tell me how you really feel.
:7d_ceri_scarf_eartwitch: Apparently I don't need to!
:7d_skif_defeated: ....
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:7d_skif_smile: Heh. There's just no feeling sorry for myself with you around, is there?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Nope! I'm gonna do everything I can to make it all turn out okay. I convinced your dad, and I'll convince your mom.
:7d_skif_smile: You know, I'm starting to think you just might get through to her.
:7d_ceri_scarf_pog: You think so!?
:7d_skif_stressed: She won't be able to deny your enthusiasm, at least.
:7d_ceri_scarf_pog: I'll take it!
:7d_skif_concerned: I just wish we had more time to work on that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned:
:7d_skif_concerned: With Dragon's Day approaching, I don't like our odds of convincing her before she has a chance to do... something.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Yeah...
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: Wait, it sounds like you're blaming Dragon's Day for her recent drama!
:7d_skif_shocked: Come on-- can you name a more ominous-sounding holiday!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_eartwitch: Okay no but I can at least say it in a less ominous way!!!
:7d_skif_shocked: How am I saying it ominously?? How am I supposed to be saying it??
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: ~Dragon's Day~!
:7d_skif_defeated: I... see.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Look, we probably don't have to worry about her either way.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: Not with me in charge!
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:7d_ceri_scarf_grin: My mom totally owned her when they talked outside my house the other day.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Unless that was part of some big plan?
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: To like, appear disarming or something???
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: N-nah, that'd be silly.
:7d_skif_neutral: Did she say or do anything uh, weird?
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: She mostly just invited Mom to a bookclub meeting. Dunno much about that yet.
:7d_skif_neutral: Considering the company my mother keeps, I imagine it'd be a really boring meeting for your mom.
:7d_skif_neutral: They mostly just talk about books, from what I understand.
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: (Ah yes, the notorious 'book club that talks about books' play. The most devious of schemes.)
:7d_skif_neutral: My mother likes to act as if she's mastered the art of intrigue, but she wears her intentions on her sleeve.
:7d_skif_neutral: No way she'd convince a bunch of older women to join her in some crazy plot to tackle a dragon.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: When you put it that way, I guess it does sound pretty silly to worry about it.
:7d_skif_thoughtful: We should be careful, though. I seriously doubt an awkward bookclub meeting was all my mother had planned.
:7d_skif_neutral: We especially need to keep our eyes open during D-Day. If there's a time for her to try something, it's then.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: Whatever she tries, we'll be ready for her.
:7d_skif_smile: You're probably right.
:7d_skif_concerned: Still, some of the rituals I've been reading about are alarmingly easy to pull off without anyone noticing.
:7d_skif_concerned: That's what I was talking about earlier. The Dragon Riders learned ways to corrupt an ongoing Friendship Ritual.
:7d_skif_concerned: I know we considered doing the Friendship Ritual on D-Day, but... that could give her a chance to strike.
:7d_skif_concerned: There are ways to discreetly convert it back to the Enslavement Ritual, for instance.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Is that so...?
:7d_skif_concerned: Maybe we should put off the ritual?
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: But if we do that, wouldn't we be giving into fear? Wouldn't we be letting her win?
:7d_skif_concerned: Better she feel smug and superior than actually go through whatever she has planned.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Hmm. But what if we figure out a way to stop her feeling smug and ensure her plan fails?
:7d_skif_thoughtful: I admit that'd be pretty satisfying, but ultimately it's up to you whether we try to do that or not.
:7d_skif_gentle: It's your body we're talking about, after all.
:7d_skif_smile: You have my support regardless of your choice.

Speaking of which, it's choice time!



Which OPTION from talking to Skif's father do you want to canonize? (primary/secondary voting)

A: "Is this about your wife?"
B: "You know about all the sex, then?"
C: "Of course! We're BFFs now!"
D: "Sure."


What should we say to Skif? (Pick just 1)

E: "Let's do it anyway. Our bond is greater than fear."
F: "You're right. We don't need a ritual to prove our love."

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No. 1109035 ID: 07ae19

D, A. Show formality.
E.
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No. 1109036 ID: 6b8094

B/c, E!
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No. 1109037 ID: 749a3b

>>1109034
D/E

G? You two already share each other's bodies intimately. His feelings about this should matter just as much as your own. Although, maybe it would be a good idea to ask your other dragon hoard confidants what they think. There's always the possibility of someone growing close enough to you this week to provide another perspective.
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No. 1109038 ID: fd169b

D, A
F
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No. 1109039 ID: fa68fc

B/a and E
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No. 1109040 ID: 4f903f

D A and E
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No. 1109043 ID: 273c18

>>1109034
B, a
E
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No. 1109053 ID: 124485

>>1109034
>Skif's Dad
Primary: D

Secondary: A

>Skif choice
F

Like he said, there's too many ways for his mom to fuck up the ritual and force an enslavement. It'd be safer to not attempt it in the first place.
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No. 1109085 ID: 14a991

D, E
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1109111

Looks like we're going through with the ritual!

Well, eventually. They don't do it in this scene, at least. I hope we get a chance to talk to our friends about this before doing anything final...

You've also chosen the boring straightforward response to Skif's father: "Sure."

Okay! Let's continue on!
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1109112

:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: Hmph. I'm not letting her ruin something so important.
:7d_ceri_scarf_verygentle: This'll be our moment. A moment between a dragon and her knight. A bond unbreakable and true.

Music: Heroism



:7d_ceri_scarf_determined: Whatever her plan, we'll unravel it! We'll make it blow up in her face!
:7d_ceri_scarf_determined: We'll show the world that we're not afraid! That we'll overcome any challenge in our way!
:7d_ceri_scarf_determined: That even if she corners one of us, we have those by our sides who will fight for us!
:7d_ceri_scarf_grin: Like my mom, who will kick her ass the moment she looks at us funny!
:7d_ceri_scarf_evilgrin: This is destiny! Our destiny! The start of a new history for both our people!
:7d_skif_verygentle: Heh...
:7d_skif_verygentle: You're right, Ceri. You always have been.
:7d_skif_grin: We'll show the world that nothing can break the sacred bond between knight and dragon.
:7d_skif_grin: The first step to undoing generations of pain and returning to those peaceful times.
:7d_ceri_scarf_evilgrin: Those with ill aims shall cower before my HOARD OF DRAGON ROMANCE!

That last part is also in rainbow text, but I didn't feel like doing it manually again. Sorry.
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:7d_skif_grin: ...Heh. Heheheh.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: ?
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Wait, are you wishing Saint Duke were here to see how chivalrous you're being?

Song: Chivalry



:7d_skif_shocked: N-no!
:7d_skif_stressed: Maybe.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I knew it.
:7d_skif_neutral: Actually, that reminds me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Hmm?
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:7d_skif_neutral: I've been thinking about our recent cave adventure, and how little I was able to help.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Aww, come on. You were the one who tied that guy up! You helped a lot!
:7d_skif_concerned: Did I? You never seemed to be in any danger.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Those can both be true.
:7d_skif_gentle: Heh, fair enough. Still, I feel I need to prove myself. To show I'm worthy of calling myself your knight.
:7d_skif_neutral: We told you about Eezeryh's combat chamber, right? It lets you spar without danger of hurting each other.
:7d_skif_lookaway: In theory, at least.
:7d_skif_neutral: I... I would like to spar with you. I want to know just how wide our power gap really is.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Us? F-fight each other!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: I dunno, man. My magic and thick scales give me a bit of an unfair advantage, and I'd hate to like, emasculate you.
:7d_skif_neutral: Oh, I don't need to win or anything. I just need to know where I stand, and where I need to focus to better myself.
:7d_skif_neutral: Which is why I'd ask you to come at me with everything you have.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: I could, but I kinda have a damaged seal to keep not-broken.
:7d_skif_lookaway: Okay, maybe just 90% of what you have?
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: That would also probably break it.
:7d_skif_shocked: 80%!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: We can figure out the details later.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: So the combat chamber, eh?
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: I should probably talk to Eezeryh first, make sure it's actually safe.
:7d_skif_smile: Then you'll...?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Why not? Maybe it'll be fun.
:7d_skif_happy: Excellent! I shan't let you down, my lady!
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:7d_skif_neutral: Hopefully I can prove my worth, both to my parents and myself.
:7d_skif_determined: I won't let you down.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Aww, you could never let me down.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Just don't feel too badly if I win, okay? I may not know how to fight, but... you know. Dragon.
:7d_skif_grin: Hah! You may have tough scales, but my head's literally made of metal.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I guess that's true.
:7d_skif_smile: I'll visit the chamber in a day or two to practice my form, so just stop by if you feel like having a match.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Yeah, sure thing.
:7d_skif_smile: Oh, and... don't worry-- I'm pretty sure the chamber will work right this time.
:7d_ceri_scarf_eartwitch: WILL YOU TELL ME WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED BETWEEN YOU AND SAINT DUKE ALREADY.
:7d_skif_stressed: N-nothing happened!! Haha you probably have lots of stuff to do today so I shouldn't keep you bye!
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: No wait don't end the scene here I NEED DETAILS
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1109116

We're then booted back to the town map.

DAY 1: EVENING

At this point, we have to go ahead and visit PENNY if we want 100%. technically my time shenanigans messed that up already but don't worry i'll fix it before the end
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1109117

Walking around the park, we find this strange creature! Let's talk to it!
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:7d_empty: Seeing a totally unsuspicious bush at the park reminds you of Penny for some reason.
:7d_empty: You were going to meet her at the park today, right?
:7d_empty: Gosh, there sure is no sign of her! Guess she forgot to come!
:7d_empty: Nothing to do but sit at the bench and wait for her to 'show up'.
:7d_empty: ....
:7d_empty: ....
:7d_empty: Yeah she's still hiding. Better say something.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I know you're in the bush, Penny.

Song: Peaceful Park


I wonder why it's called that? Maybe someone made a song for the park, but then another guy made a way better song and it got used instead so this song was repurposed for this scene?

:7d_typojams: ....
:7d_typoh: ... Huh? I thought I heard someone say something.

...Nah, it's probably just because this scene takes place in a peaceful park. Onward!


:7d_pennybush_smug: surprise! it's me!
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Oh no, you totally scared me just now!
:7d_pennybush_smug: another victory for kabush-kind!
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Sure, let's go with that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Come on out of there, will ya? We were gonna hang out today!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Got a spot right here for ya on the bench!
:7d_pennybush_ignoreme: O-OUT THERE!? BUT I'M A KABUSH! ALSO PEOPLE WILL NOTICE ME!
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (Her volume's set to 1 or 10, nothing in-between.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Don't worry, I'll deflect anyone's attention away from you!
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: It's surprisingly easy to get people to stare at me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: They'll hardly notice you while I'm around.
:7d_pennybush_worry: with you around...?
:7d_pennybush_worrymost: ....
:7d_pennybush_worrymore: ....
:7d_pennybush_neutral: o-okay
:7d_empty: The tiny kabold finally emerges and brushes off a few leaves. She shyly takes a seat next to you.
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:7d_penny_concerned: ....
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: See? Not a soul in sight!
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: Except that one guy over there who's staring at me and doing something I'd rather not think about.
:7d_penny_shocked: oh gosh!

This is one of the few times the game has specific dialog for all 3 4 outfits, rather than just a 'naked' vs 'clothing' dialog. This'll be the last time I show you all of them, though. Just keep in mind that our OUTFIT choice does affect things, even if the check is mostly 'are we naked or not'.

:7d_siphon3c: You can assume Chei's naked though. With cute socks.
:7d_cheispeep: Of course! That's plenty of clothing for a ketza!
:7d_siphon4c: Still, I need to get you a pair of those matching PST panties.
:7d_ch8: Huh? But I don't have any, um…
:7d_siphonyay: Don't let fluff deprive you of cuteness!
:7d_cheihahawhat: W-we'll see! L-let's just continue for now.

If Ceri's naked:
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I dunno what I expected, coming out here naked like this.
:7d_penny_blushu: i like your tummy plates.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Aww, thanks!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Don't think anyone's complimented those before.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Usually they go for the low-hanging titties. I mean fruit.
:7d_penny_blushu: i like those, too.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Yeah, kinda like that.

Outfit of Destiny:
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: Not sure why. This outfit doesn't even show that much.
:7d_penny_blushu: it's so cute though!

Serious Business Outfit:
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: It's to be expected with how sexy and powerful the Business Suit is.
:7d_penny_blushu: it makes me wish i had a job so you could boss me around...

Dragon Bra and Panties:
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Is it because my bra is so cool? Or because of how little this outfit covers up?
:7d_penny_blushu: maybe both...

The scene continues:


:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Anyway.
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: What the-- Is that guy watching us? Hey you! Yeah, I see you! Get outta here!
:7d_empty: You manage to shoo the peeping tom away, leaving the two of you to sit in peace and awkward silence.
:7d_empty: Penny fidgets while staring at the ground. Maybe she's uncomfortable stepping outside her uh... Comfort bush?
:7d_empty: She glances up at you, then looks away, blushing slightly.
:7d_empty: Looks like it's time to make one of your patented Good Decisions.
:7d_empty: And this time, there's no way for your NEURONS to reach a TIE VOTE!
:7d_empty: What will you do?

Uh, just ignore that last part when making a choice, okay? Hahaha...

What will we do?

A: Call her cute
B: Talk about their Gym encounter

Uh, I think they worked out at a gym once? It really feels like I'm missing something...
C: Sit silently for a bit
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No. 1109120 ID: 07ae19

C or A!
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No. 1109121 ID: 6b8094

C/a.
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No. 1109123 ID: 273c18

B, c
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No. 1109125 ID: fad671

C, b enjoy the silence
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No. 1109128 ID: 749a3b

>>1109119
A/B

I like Penny, I hope Eezeryh can make some cool anti-magic hat to make the voices quiet for her.
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No. 1109129 ID: fd169b

A, B
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No. 1109130 ID: 124485

>>1109119
A/c
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No. 1109131 ID: cb76eb

Ac
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No. 1109137 ID: 0480e2

Mashes the A
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No. 1109156 ID: fa68fc

B/a
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No. 1109174 ID: efd4c9
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1109174

Looks like we're calling her cute! Which is good, because she is! She's like a slissa with way more horns and a grabby tail that stands on two legs.

:7d_empty: You feel you've spent your entire life preparing for this moment.
:7d_empty: A moment set into motion the instant the gods crafted this world from nothing.
:7d_empty: Everything, from the birth and eventual exile of the dragons, to the rise of mortal supremacy itself...
:7d_empty: It's all been for this one moment. All eyes fall on you as you grasp onto destiny with your reptilian claws.
:7d_empty: This is it.
:7d_empty: This is the moment you call a kabold 'cute'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: You're really cute.
:7d_empty: You pause briefly, expecting a triumphant fanfare to play.
:7d_empty: But all you hear are the flustered words of a very blushy kabold.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle:
:7d_penny_flustered: O-OH GOSH YOU'RE CALLING ME CUTE AGAIN!!!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Yep! Probably gonna keep doing it!
:7d_penny_blushu: g-gosh...
:7d_penny_blushu: you keep calling me cute and pretty...
:7d_penny_blushu: it's nice...
:7d_penny_concerned: ....
:7d_penny_sad: b-but why? i'm just a kabold...
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: ....
:7d_penny_concerned: everyone looks down on kabolds. we're tiny and weak and...
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Heh... You're a lot like my sister.
:7d_penny_concerned: i-i am?
:7d_ceri_scarf_verygentle: She's always been so hard on herself, thinking she was somehow inferior to me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_verygentle: I try to show her how amazing she is, but...
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Sorry, you probably don't care about that.
:7d_penny_concerned: I-I DO! I WANT TO HELP CERI SISTER FEEL GOOD BECAUSE CERI GOOD.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: And Ceri thinks you're good.
:7d_penny_shocked: a-ah...!
:7d_ceri_scarf_verygentle: It was so hard getting my sister to believe in herself.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: But I'll do whatever it takes. For her, and for you. Because you're both good.
:7d_penny_sad: ....
:7d_penny_smile: o-ok. i-i'll try to think kabush words as a kabold.
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: As a good kabold.
:7d_penny_blushu: ah...!
:7d_penny_gentle: it's easier to be a confident kabush, b-but i'll be a confident kabold too! a-a... a good kabold!
:7d_penny_blushu: and... a good confident kabold would say...
:7d_penny_blushu: i...
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No. 1109175 ID: efd4c9
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1109175

Song: Tender Moment


:7d_penny_blushu: i really like you...
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Aww~! I like you too!
:7d_penny_moreshocked: y-you don't understand!
:7d_penny_flustered: I LIKE-YOU LIKE YOU!!!!
:7d_ceritalk_veryshocked_picnic: WAIT WHAT!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_knowinglook: (It's important to act surprised even if you're not.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: (But how do I respond?)

I know you guys were probably getting used to all these giant updates, but we already have another important decision to make!

How do we respond?

A: "I like you too!"
B: "We should get to know each other."
C: APPLY HUG TO SLISSA BOLD

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No. 1109176 ID: c0e9c2

C

Hug That Bold!!
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No. 1109180 ID: 07ae19

B, let a journey simmer
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No. 1109181 ID: 6b8094

B/c.
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No. 1109182 ID: 99ca7b

C
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No. 1109183 ID: b19fa8

AAAAAAY
or at least C
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No. 1109185 ID: 273c18

>>1109175
B,c
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No. 1109186 ID: 4f903f

Slow and steady! B
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No. 1109187 ID: 4d5a59

>>1109175
C
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No. 1109188 ID: 4118b9

Ca
Hug that cutie!
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No. 1109192 ID: 0480e2

C

ALWAYS MASH THE HUG BUTTON
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No. 1109194 ID: 124485

C
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No. 1109197 ID: fd169b

A,C
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No. 1109290 ID: b03c5a
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1109290

You know what? I like you guys. I feel like you truly understand the way.

The ketza way.

HUG THAT BOLD! HUG THAT BOLD! HUG THAT BOLD!!

:7d_empty: Sometimes actions speak louder than words. You lean down and gently hug Penny.
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No. 1109291 ID: b03c5a
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1109291

YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS

:7d_penny_shocked: ah...
:7d_penny_blushu: first small hugs then big hugs
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I apply hugs of all sizes as often as possible. My life motto is "ABH: Always Be Hugging".
:7d_penny_blushu: i-it's a good motto
:7d_penny_blushu: if i were a real kabush i'd hug you with all my leaves.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I know. And any time you need a hug, I'll be there.
:7d_penny_shocked: r-really? infinite hugs??
:7d_ceri_scarf_evilgrin: Yes! The hugs shall flow as far as my arms can reach!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Which is pretty far if I use polymorph!
:7d_penny_blushu: i... i'd like that.
:7d_empty: While you didn't directly answer the implied question of 'do you like me back', sometimes actions speak louder than words.
:7d_empty: A lot can be conveyed with a single hug. Friendship. Compassion. Love.
:7d_empty: Through this hug, you show Penny that a bond is forming between you.
:7d_empty: One that you hope to nurture and grow...
:7d_empty: ...For these bonds may save you one day.
:7d_penny_smile: w-what mind-words are going on in your head? i can't hear them...
:7d_ceri_scarf_verygentle: ....
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: You know what's better than a hug? More hugs.
:7d_penny_shocked: m-more hugs!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Yes! Let's keep hugging for a while!
:7d_penny_happy: I LOVE HUGS!!!

Me too, Penny. Me too.

:7d_siphonoh: Huh chei you sound pretty deprived of hugs since we lost you.
:7d_cheiwah: I really am!
:7d_cheipap2: It'll work out.
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No. 1109292 ID: b03c5a
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1109292

:7d_empty: You spend a while enjoying each others' company. Penny remains shy, but you're confident she'll open up in time.
:7d_empty: You tell her about your adventures. The parts you feel comfortable telling, that is.
:7d_empty: She hangs on every word, showing incredible surprise when she realizes you've described a single week.
:7d_empty: Gods it's only been a week? Feels like several years now.
:7d_empty: Penny talks a bit about herself, too.
:7d_empty: About how she stowed away on a boat, hoping to find a home far away from society.
:7d_empty: Cities are a major pain when you can hear everyone's thoughts, you see.
:7d_empty: Her journey brought her here, to ILBY-VAHAN.
:7d_empty: ...What? You didn't know that was the name of the town?
:7d_empty: Look at this loser not knowing something so clearly stated several times by now.
:7d_empty: Hahaha.
:7d_empty: Huh? This was literally the first time the town was referred to by name?
:7d_empty: ....
:7d_empty: You immediately continue your conversation with Penny.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Wow, so you decided to stay here, huh?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: That's kind of surprising. This town named ILBY-VAHAN isn't that small.
:7d_penny_neutral: in kabold terms, very few people here! in ILBY-VAHAN! kabold towns are really big because of many kabold babies.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: S-surely the fecundity of kabolds is just a stereotype...

The game then checks our TILDE. TILDE is a mechanic where certain dialogs and actions will make Ceri feel more, um... eager to pile? Much like with outfit choice, it mostly just affects dialog.

I'll go ahead and show most TILDE dialog rather than make you guys try to manage that stat.

:7d_siphon3c: Aww but I have so much practice adjusting ceri's TILDE stat.
:7d_ch8: You do...? Oh! Have you also played this game?
:7d_siphonyay: Something like that!

If Ceri's TILDE is fairly high:
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (They can't possibly be any randier than I've been lately...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (No way Penny wants me to do half the things I'd like her tail to do. Haha.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (Hahaha.)
:7d_penny_concerned: a-are you okay?
:7d_ceri_scarf_morewat: Ah! I-I'm fine! Not thinking about the things you could do with that tail!
:7d_penny_happy: grabbing!
:7d_penny_flustered: AND PENETRATION!!!!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Gah!

Ceri's tilde decreases slightly.

:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Oh! You snapped me out of my distracted thoughts! Thanks!
:7d_penny_defeated: ....
:7d_penny_defeated: you're welcome

If Ceri's TILDE is relatively low:
:7d_penny_siphon: maybe, maybe not~
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (That knowing look...!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (I-I can't even imagine Penny having 'that' side to her!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushusmile: (It's hard to picture her being anything other than cute, meek, and...vulnerable...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (....)
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (Haha, good thing my tilde is low right now!)

Ceri's TILDE increases slightly.


:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (Hahahahahaha.)

Both paths converge here:
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: A-anyway! I should probably be going, but why don't we meet again soon?
:7d_penny_smile: (o-okay! i'll probably be at the mall!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I'll keep my eye out for any suspicious bushes.
:7d_penny_smug: you can try, but kabushes are stealthy!
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: Glowing eyes aside.
:7d_penny_moreshocked: WHAT???
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: I-I mean yeah! I can never tell when you're in a bush or not! Nope!
:7d_penny_smug: stealth~
:7d_empty: You give Penny another hug and set off for what comes next.
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No. 1109293 ID: b03c5a
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1109293

:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: (If there's no icons on the main map, it's a safe time to train my stats!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: (TIME doesn't ADVANCE when I train at night, so don't worry about that.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: (I can only train TWICE PER NIGHT, though. Better make it count!)

So! It's night time!

Each night, I'll cover some bonus stuff like noteworthy NPCs or anything else that'd be awkward to show during STORY SCENES. I'd rather do that in its own update, so for now let's go ahead and get to training.
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No. 1109294 ID: b03c5a
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1109294

In the GYM we can train our physical stats: SPEED, VIM, and VIGOR. Training here also raises our HP slightly. We can also train our MIND in the library, which increases our MP as well.
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No. 1109295 ID: b03c5a
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1109295

:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Hmm, this clearing is pretty well hidden. Could be a good place to train my magic.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: As well as my base abilities, I could also practice COMBO SPELLS.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Right now the only combo spell I can manage is GIANT GROWTH... could try practicing others.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Or I can focus on getting bigger and bigger~!


As Ceri says, we can train our MAGIC here. We have so many options, and one option almost everyone will vote for! at least, one i'd want to vote for...

:7d_siphon3c: Oh, is there a particular scenario you're thinking about?
:7d_ch8: :sq_optbubble_left::7d_cheigrabsiphon::sq_optbubble_right:
:7d_cheisweat: N-no!
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No. 1109296 ID: b03c5a
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1109296

What should we spend our training sessions on? Feel free to pick the same thing twice.

A: Speed.
Determines how quickly Ceri can move. Also improves HP.

B: Vim.
Ceri's stamina, her ability to keep going without tiring out. Also improves HP.

C: Vigor.
Ceri's physical strength. Also improves HP.

D: Mind.
Ceri's ability to think and learn. Also improves MP.

E: Magic: Polymorph.
Allows Ceri to transform her body in various ways. Also improves efficiency, lowering MP use over time.

F: Magic: Invisibility.
The power to go unseen. Improves efficiency.

G: Magic: Teleportation.
Like in anime! Improves max teleport distance.

H: Magic: Portal.
Where TELEPORTATION only affects you (and maybe your clothes?), this lets you move other people and objects. Improves max distance and max portal size.

I: Magic: Fire.
Create flame! Ceri can only barely do this currently. Improves heat creation.

J: Magic: Ice.
Chilly! Training this unlocks this ability for Ceri. Improves cold creation (heat removal?).

K: Magic: Electric.
This makes my feathers stick up! Improves voltage. Or was it amperage? More shocky.

L: Combination Magic: Giant Growth.
Combine POLYMORPH and TRANSDIMENSIONAL magic to exceed the normal size-limits of polymorph. If I had this, I could hug Gulketi!

M: Combination Magic: Death Portal.
Combine TELEPORTATION and PORTAL magic to slice things up. I'd use it to cut vegetables!

N: Combination Magic: Rapid Escape.
Combine TELEPORTATION, PORTAL, and POLYMORPH magic to teleport away while leaving behind a decoy.

O: Combination Magic: Charged Polymorph.
Combine POLYMORPH with FIRE, ICE, and/or ELECTRIC magic to turn into an elemental beast. Ceri will also need to practice those elements to make good use of this.

That's a lot of options, huh?
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No. 1109298 ID: cb76eb

Mm
You could be like so many anime badasses, cutting things to bits with your mind.
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No. 1109300 ID: 49ceb2

>>1109296
B: Vim

L: Combination Magic: Giant Growth
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No. 1109301 ID: d1f31f

LL: I may or may not be biased.
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No. 1109303 ID: 6d5273

LL
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No. 1109306 ID: 413e03

F, L
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No. 1109307 ID: 4f903f

I think its worth having a few cantrips to catch people off guard, there's enough talent to pull off a variety of them.

I, I Fire's a good one to have for anything always expecting you to just be using fancier spells only
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No. 1109308 ID: 07ae19

C C
Enemies will never expect the squishy wizard to hit back with force suddenly
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No. 1109310 ID: c0e9c2

L!!!
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No. 1109312 ID: 6b8094

L, L, l, l. L!
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No. 1109313 ID: dbb67d

C M
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No. 1109330 ID: 072480

C I
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No. 1109335 ID: fd169b

E,L
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No. 1109339 ID: c8380b

>>1109296
II like fire.
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No. 1109358 ID: 6b8094

>>1109328
Maybe seven or so.
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No. 1109362 ID: 9188de

Any of the basic elements would be a nice supplement! I and I fire is hot and so are you
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No. 1109367 ID: d30887

Note: Death portal is achievable but requires sufficient Teleportation and Portal alongside multiple failed tries
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No. 1109369 ID: b19fa8

N B

But strongly N. Defensive substitution teleport is useful AND has comedic potential
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No. 1109382 ID: 124485

C C

A magic user punching really hard is always something that catches someone off guard!
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No. 1109383 ID: 7a406e

C C
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No. 1109384 ID: 9bbb0e

>>1109296
C C
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No. 1109388 ID: 273c18

C L
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No. 1109397 ID: e9c6f0

B , L
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No. 1109422 ID: 01fe07

L C
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No. 1109526 ID: b03c5a
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1109526

We train Giant Growth! She's almost as big as Gulketi!
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No. 1109527 ID: b03c5a
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1109527

Music: Training (easy)


While training magic (and mind) plays an animation, we actually have to earn our physical improvements by playing this music-timing minigame. This song is kinda familiar, and for some reason feels like it's older than I am.
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No. 1109528 ID: b03c5a
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1109528

I edited this image to show how much our stats improved (in bright green). Not bad!

And with that, there's nothing left to do but head to bed and end the day. But before we do that, let's look at some NPC dialog. I'm not going to show every NPC (you should play the game!), but I will show a few of them.
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No. 1109529 ID: b03c5a
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1109529

Music: Mall, Y'all!


Starting with this... hey, that kinda looks like a panvari from my homeworld. That's odd...

...Uh... anyway. Since NPCs don't spawn at night, I'll be using ceri's SERIOUS BUSINESS SUIT to denote that I'm using an alternate save file.

:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: That's a nice outfit. How does it taste, I wonder...?
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: W-what??
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: Oh dear, was I thinking out loud again? I'm so sorry!
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: It's just... I've been a nervous eater since I was little.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: I uh, I don't want to stereotype, but...
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: Panvari don't normally eat clothes! I just... I couldn't help myself. I really enjoyed chewing on them.
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: Even now, I can't help but play with the threads with my 'mouth' when I get nervous.
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: And, um... that's why I end up needing to visit the clothing stores often.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: Trying real hard not to imagine scenarios that match your nervous tic with my 'interests'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_moreblushu: oops i failed
:7d_panvarinpc_neutral: A-are you okay, miss?
:7d_ceri_scarf_moreblushu: clothing damage...

Almost every npc has a bit of bonus dialog if you talk to them again:

:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Wait, I don't want this outfit damaged!)
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1109530

And now let's talk to this... wait, a ralian? Those are also from my homeworld...

was shaia running out of ideas when she made this planet or something?

Er-- sorry. I know I shouldn't get all religious in this LP. Dialog time!

:7d_james_annoyed: Hey! Watch where you're going!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Whoops! Sorry, miss! Didn't mean to bump into you!
:7d_james_annoyed: Sigh... it's 'mister', not 'miss'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: (Mister? That's odd-- I thought I felt the softness of boobs when I bumped into...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Ah-- sorry! I guess I just assumed...
:7d_james_annoyed: Yeah, so does everyone.
:7d_james_annoyed: ...It's fine. I've pretty much accepted that I'll never look as masculine as I want to.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: You want to look masculine? It's a shame you ralians can't use POLYMORPH, huh?
:7d_james_annoyed: Yup, it sure does suck that the only magic I get is shitty sexually-dimorphic ralian magic instead of literally anything else.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Um... if it helps, you sound plenty masculine!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I'm Ceri, by the way.
:7d_james_neutral: Hah. Thanks, Ceri, that's nice to hear. Call me James.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Nice to meet you!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: So people make that mistake a lot, huh? That sounds rough.
:7d_james_neutral: Yeah, when you're a ralian there's only so much you can do to hide an hourglass figure. It sucks.
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: (Hourglass figure? First I thought I felt boobs, and now...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (...!)
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Um... I'm sorry if this sounds rude... uh... are you... what was the term? um...
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Are you... a bean instead of a sossig?
:7d_james_smile: I'm a vegan sossig.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Huh?
:7d_james_smile: Y'know, sossig made from beans.
:7d_james_annoyed: Or it will be, once I can finally afford my surgeries.
:7d_james_neutral: But yeah, I'm a trans guy. If you want the Discourse Approved (TM) term instead of 'bean', it's 'assigned female at birth'.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Oh! That's the term! Sorry, I hadn't run into it a lot until now.
:7d_james_neutral: Don't worry about it. That stuff changes so fast anyway, sometimes I can barely keep up with it.
:7d_james_neutral: But I don't mind explaining it if you have questions.
:7d_james_neutral: We can't expect people to just know these things if nobody's actually willing to teach them about it, you know?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Makes sense to me!

Talk to them again:

:7d_james_smile: I've been holding onto that 'vegan sossig' joke for ever.
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1109531

Music: Lively Park


Cute bird! This one isn't from my home planet.

:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Hey! Nice outfit! Glad one of my deliveries got through!
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Thanks! Though I got this directly from a store.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: So you deliver things to people, huh?
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: That's right! Though I'd have an easier time if I wasn't so awful with faces.
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: It's pretty slow asking random people if they happen to be expecting a package.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Well, maybe I can help! I'm pretty sure I talked to most of the people running around town.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: We don't actually keep track of that.
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Oh, that's so kind of you to offer, miss. I'd gladly accept any help!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: So who are you delivering to today?
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Let's see...
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: I have a package here for a "Lillia Firson"?
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: I don't recognize that name... do you have any more information?
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Well, it's apparently a "Gamelove 4000x for gamers". Apparently it attempts to gamify masturbation.
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Your score multiplier goes up each time you approach orgasm without going over the edge.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: An... intriguing idea.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Well, I don't know anyone who'd be interested in that thing.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Huh? My sister?)
:7d_ceri_scarf_verystressed: (Hahaha! That's funny! [effect=shake]You're funny, neurons![/effect])
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Why not ask around at Gamepause? Plenty of gamers hanging out there, haha
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Gamepause, huh? Okay, I'll give it a shot! Thanks for the help!

Bonus:
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Thanks!
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1109532

Okay that's literally an el'himzen from my home planet like there's no way this is just a similar-looking race this is weird and existential what is life what am I if you pluck me do I not bleed I mean I hope not because you'd have to be pretty rough with me to make that happen and that sounds like it'd hurt a lot.

....

:7d_cheiworry: I'm gonna go stare at the sky. I'll ask the AI to finish this update for me.
:7d_digitalsiphon_smile: well—
:cheihahawhat: Oh, I forgot! This planet doesn't have those! Guess I'll just...
:7d_siphonpeek: Hi chei having an existential quandary in here?
:7d_cheihi: Maybe...
:7d_siphonoh: Is it weird if someone thought your planet had cool species? Were they supposed to be secret?
:7d_cheithink2: I guess not, it's just... I didn't expect to see them so far away.

Let's keep going.

:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Oh, hey there!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Hello!
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: I feel like I've seen you around recently, but I don't think we've ever talked.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Don't think we have, no.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Maybe it's because I didn't have my guitar before.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Maybe it's true what they say. You know?
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: That chicks dig dudes who can play?
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: That's not why I...
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: come on, let me have this...
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Er-- sure, guitars are like magnets for us. Or something.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Thought so. Anyway...
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: I've been practicing a lot lately.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Except I have to do it out here at the park...
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Why's that?
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Well, my upstairs neighbor doesn't really, um, approve of my playing.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Which is pretty rude, if you ask me.
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: Super rude.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: I think I should be allowed to play guitar if he's allowed to play loud music all night.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: But, there's no winning with some people. You know?
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: Sounds like a real jerk.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Mmhmm. Anyway, I'm trying to work up some new songs.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Given that you came over here to talk to me, I'm going to guess you're interested in hearing what I've got to play!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Sure, I'd love to hear some of your music.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Awesome. Let me just check my tuning...

Music: Tuning up


:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Okay!
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Here's what I've been working on today.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: It's one of those songs everyone learns when they're first starting out...
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: ... but I've got my own little twist on it!

He then begins to play the guitar.

Music: ???


:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: That's about as much of it as I can play right now.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: So... what do you think?
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: That's, ah... quite the twist. Can't say I was expecting... that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: (I guess he's still kind of a novice.)
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: This song has words, but I literally don't understand what it's about at all.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: !
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: ...Don't worry, I'm not trying to learn to sing.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: I-I was just... realizing I forgot to buy store things at the things store.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Oh, that makes sense. Anyway, I'll probably be here all week.
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Tryin' to learn a new song each day, if you want to come back tomorrow.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: I look forward to hearing what's next...?

Bonus:
:7d_maleelnpc_neutral: Maybe I should try something popular...

I like this guy! He made me forget all about my crises of faith!
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Music: The Docks


Ooh, looking dapper!

:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Hello!

If wearing nothing:

:7d_tritisuit_sad: Oh geez, you're completely nude. Aren't you worried about sunburns or anything like that?
:7d_tritisuit_sad: I hope it's not too rude to ask...
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Nah, it's fine. Reptilians don't need to worry about that; scales don't get sunburned!
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Well, that's good to know. Sorry to put you on the spot like that.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: It's really okay...

If wearing the OUTFIT OF DESTINY:

:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Wow, that's a fancy outfit. Is there a convention going on here?
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: This would be a weird place to host one of those.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Nah, this is kind of a specialty polymorph-friendly outfit I got from the mall.
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Huh. Whoever made that is gonna have a good future in clothing design, eh?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: If everything goes well, yeah!

If wearing the SERIOUS BUSINESS outfit:

:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Oh, do you have important business here? That'd explain you wearing a full suit!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: Nah, I am the important business.
:7d_tritisuit_concerned: Oh, I see.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (That's... a muted reaction.)

If wearing the DRAGON BRA AND PANTIES:

:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Are you also hot?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: I mean.
:7d_tritisuit_concerned: Wouldn't a swimsuit make more sense, though? It's more durable and less expensive.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Ah, er... I guess that's true. (Not quite the reaction I was expecting...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I just think these look stylish. And they show off more of my body!
:7d_tritisuit_stressed: Well, it, uh, definitely shows it off. Doesn't leave a lot to the imagination either, eh?

Paths merge here:

:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Anyway, my name's Triti. What's yours?
:7d_ceri_scarf_confused: Can't you tell from my dialog box?
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Oh wait, we don't show names. Maybe if I just...)
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Ceri: "I'm Ceri!"
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: (Much better.)
:7d_tritisuit_happy: I'm not sure what you're talking about, but it's nice to meet you, Ceri! I'm from further north, here to attend a conference.
:7d_tritisuit_happy: I got here early, so I'm taking the time to learn about local culture and relax a bit!
:7d_tritisuit_sad: Although... I've noticed a lot of folks here are in various states of... undress? Is that normal here?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Kinda? I hope it's not putting you off too much.
:7d_tritisuit_happy: It's important to embrace new cultures when visiting a new place!
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: It gets pretty cold where I live, so going naked isn't something that happens often... even for reptilians.
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Turns out freezing your nipples off is a threat to even the most dedicated nudists.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (But reptilians usually don't have...)
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: But anyways...
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: I can't exactly show up to the conference this early, so I might as well enjoy myself while I can.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: What's this conference about, if I may ask?
:7d_tritisuit_happy: Oh! I'm a doctor, and I was asked to attend a conference on reproductive health being held here.
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Apparently there's a very good fertility specialist here, and I wanted to learn from them to improve things back home.
:7d_ceri_scarf_siphon: Well you certainly came to the right place for that~.
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Hmm?
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Wait, are people up there sick or something? Are their sexy places all broken up???? That sounds horrible!!!!
:7d_tritisuit_seriousshock: It's nothing like that! They're not sick, but the long winters are harsh and birth rates are declining.
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Couples want to have children, but it's just not happening in the numbers we'd prefer to see.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: Oh no!
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: This place on the other hand has a stable birthrate and healthy families, so I agreed to attend the conference here.
:7d_tritisuit_happy: The hope is that I'll be able to help my own community a bit better with the knowledge I gain here.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: I'm sure you'll be able to help them lots!
:7d_tritisuit_happy: Thanks, Ceri! But now I wonder... do you think others will attend the conference while... naked?
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: At this point I'd be ready for anything.
:7d_tritisuit_concerned: Oh geez. Well, I do have a few days to make further considerations...
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: Thanks for explaining things to me! For now, I'm going to relax and not fret over things too much. Catch you later, Ceri!

Bonus:
:7d_tritisuit_neutral: I hope you're having a good time!
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Hehehe, it looks like she's petting Ceri.

:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Yes! Truly this is the place where we can reach our full potential!
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: All of these magical devices, just waiting to aid us in our journey!
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: (....)
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: My dear, what shall we focus on first?
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: Let us strengthen our arms! We could beat up all the evil-doers with a single punch!
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: A grand idea as always! We shall tackle a hundred pounds! Or a hundred kilograms! We shan't limit ourselves to one!
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: But darling, will we be okay starting that high? Those weights look awful heavy!
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: An excellent point, let us begin small and work our way up!
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: Those weights won't know what hit them!
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: ('Hit them'? Why do I get the feeling they're actually going to try and punch the weights?)

Bonus 1:
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Which do you think will break first, the weights or my bones?`
:7d_ceri_scarf_veryshocked: (OH GODS THEY REALLY ARE GOING TO PUNCH THEM)
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: Oh dear! We won't make any progress if our bones break!
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Fantastic deductive thinking, darling! Let us lift them to get stronger first!
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: Yes! And then we can start punching them!
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Capital!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (S-should I say something??)

Bonus 2:
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: D-don't punch the weights! That's very bad for you!
:7d_malebirbnpc_neutral: Is that so? Oh my! We've been horribly misguided!
:7d_fembirbnpc_neutral: Thank you, kind soul, for setting us straight!
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: (The day is saved, I guess.)

Bonus 3:
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: (Are they actually gonna work out, or are they just gonna stand there talking about it?)
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More dapper folks!

:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: Hey dude, what's up?
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Hmm? Do I know you?
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: Huh? Sorry, I've barely been able to see anything all week.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Wait-- are you permanently blind?? You poor thing!
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: No, it's alright. Doctor said my vision would return in about a week. Poor eyes just need a rest.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: (Does it actually work that way...?)
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Well, why don't you feel my face to figure out who I am?
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: Good idea! Let's see... oh dear, your scales are as hard as rock!
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: That's my horn.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Thabs my nobse.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: And that's my--
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushuwat: That's not my face!
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: You're a girl!? Sorry, sorry! I'm not super used to this!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: It's okay. What happened to you, anyway?
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: Well, my friend over there took me to see a fireworks show.
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: Don't think I'd recommend the front seats if you value your vision.
:7d_malemamnpc_neutral: My companion is not the brightest, but he's a sweetheart deep down. He's been helping out and keeping me company.
:7d_ceri_scarf_happy: Aww, how nice of him!

He doesn't have bonus dialog.
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Less dapper, more SWOLE.

:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: (Whoa, this lady's going all out! That looks extremely dangerous!)
:7d_femmamnpc_neutral: Impressed? Hit me up later and I'll tell you all about this new training method.
:7d_femmamnpc_neutral: For now, I'm just getting into the groove.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Uh... I'll think about it.
:7d_femmamnpc_neutral: Cool.
:7d_femmamnpc_neutral: ....
:7d_femmamnpc_neutral: I don't mind you watching, but try not to distract me too much.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: R-right!

Bonus:
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: (She looks kinda like the lady at 'toys 4 Not Kids'.)

Okay. There's a whole lot more NPCs, but we'll be focusing on these for the playthrough. The reason I chose them is because in the credits they're noted as being written by people who helped make this game, and that's really nice!

Some of these people also made other NPCs, but I don't wanna bloat things too much so I tried to do one per person. You should play the game to see the rest!!
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Okay, time to head home.
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(The camera starts at the top and scrolls down)

Music: Day's End


:7d_myra_concerned: Do you have to do this every night?
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Yeah, I think so. It'd be bad news if I build up too much dragon energy.
:7d_sheriim_concerned: How did things get so bad so quickly?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: ....
:7d_myra_gentle: You'll be fine, sweety. Mr. Ilan comes back on D-Day, right? He'll take care of it.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sad: Yeah. Until then, I have to bring these out in a safe space.
:7d_sheriim_sad: My poor little girl...
:7d_sheriim_gentle: If it helps, they're really pretty.
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushusmile: You think so...?
:7d_myra_smug: There's no doubt! Obviously our daughter would have the most beautiful wings around!
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushusmile: M-mom... come on...
:7d_sheriim_smile: Might as well give up on being sad while Mom's around. We'll get through this like everything else.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Thanks, you two.
:7d_myra_smile: Now come on. Tell us about your day.
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Well...

What happens next depends on what you did that day. In our case...

:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: I saw Penny at the park today!
:7d_sheriim_shocked: Who's Penny? Wait there's another one!?
:7d_myra_defeated: Let's not jump to conclusions, Dad.
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: N-nothing like that! She's a new friend!
:7d_sheriim_smile: Oh. Oh! That's great, honey!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: She's a super sweet kabold who, um...
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Likes to roleplay as a bush, I guess?
:7d_myra_shocked: Oh, was she the one hiding in all those bushes?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Yeeep. That was the kabold in question.
:7d_sheriim_smile: Aww, she must be shy!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Kinda.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: She also struggles with PSYCHIC MAGIC that she can't turn off. She hears everyone's thoughts all the time.
:7d_myra_shocked: All their thoughts!?
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: Yes, even those.
:7d_sheriim_sad: Poor thing...
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: Eezeryh, the 'science bug' you met yesterday, has something that might help her.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Also she might visit at some point so uh... try not to think too much.
:7d_myra_shocked: We are so screwed.
:7d_sheriim_shocked: We will be out that day!
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: I don't even know which day it'll be!
:7d_myra_shocked: I'll hear her coming! My fins pick up everything!
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: (Oh right, that concerning fact I learned way too recently.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Maybe it's for the best. Thankfully I'm able to resist her abilities, so she hasn't learned anything worrying.
:7d_myra_stressed: T-that's good... anything else you've been up to?

:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I visited my big sister!
:7d_sheriim_shocked: There's a sister!? Dragon!? Close by!? Danger!?!?!
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: ....
:7d_myra_stressed: Not a dragon sister, dear. Did you already forget about Ceri and Daatra? They're sisters now!
:7d_sheriim_stressed: R-right, of course.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Wait-- do I have a dragon sister!?
:7d_sheriim_gentle: Not that we know of. I just, um...
:7d_myra_defeated: He stayed up late watching dragon horror movies again.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: This isn't a movie, Dad.
:7d_sheriim_stressed: Sorry, I got excited.
:7d_myra_happy: It's so lovely that you and Daatra have gotten so close!
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Yeah! We're stronger than friends now, hence calling her my sister.
:7d_sheriim_shocked: Hang on-- is she my daughter now? Do I have to start buying her presents for her hatchday??
:7d_myra_siphon: That's the beauty of this. We get to skip over having to buy presents because she's already an adult.
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: You're not gonna give me presents anymore!?!?
:7d_myra_stressed: You had to grow up eventually, right?
:7d_ceri_scarf_sillysad: I wanna go back! Let's do thread one again!
:7d_myra_annoyed: It took us long enough to get here the first time.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Good point.
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: This is the price of growing up, I guess...
:7d_sheriim_smug: Don't worry, sweetheart. You'll always be my baby, so the presents will continue to flow.
:7d_myra_defeated: Just when I thought we'd be able to control our budget...
:7d_sheriim_shocked: Er-- hey! Let's move on! What else did you do today, Ceri?

:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I showed Gulketi around town!
:7d_sheriim_blushu: He's the small fluffy one, right? So soft...
:7d_myra_stressed: Your father's been trying to think up an excuse to pet him again.
:7d_sheriim_shocked: N-no I haven't! I was just...
:7d_sheriim_blushu: ...Thinking about how fluffy he is...
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: (Ah, if only they knew the truth about him.)
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I'll be sure to invite him over sometime.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Though I get the feeling I won't see much of him if I do that.
:7d_sheriim_blushu: Soft...
:7d_myra_stressed: S-so what all did you end up showing him, sweety?
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: All the important locations! Like the mall, and the docks, and the...
:7d_ceri_scarf_blushu: ...Gym...
:7d_myra_siphon: It's so cute how you always get so flustered when talking about gym equipment~
:7d_ceri_scarf_annoyed: Giant ships sailing across smooth waters.
:7d_myra_blushu: ...!
:7d_myra_stressed: I-I guess we all have our preferences, haha...
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Runs in the family, apparently.
:7d_sheriim_blushu: Fluff...
:7d_myra_stressed: A-anything else you get up to today?
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Let's see...

:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: I spent some time with Skif today.
:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: And had a conversation with his father.
:7d_sheriim_gentle: How's he doing? I know he's been having some family troubles.
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Well, he's more or less understanding of what Skif and I want. More so than his wife, at least.
:7d_myra_defeated: Adele's always been hardheaded... pun only somewhat intentional.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Yeah. But it's nice to see that progress is being made.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: I'm a little worried about Skif, though...
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: He put on a brave face for me, but it was pretty obvious something was bugging him.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: He's been drowning himself in books about the Ritual. More so than we usually do.
:7d_sheriim_concerned: He's probably worried that someone will try to use it against you.
:7d_myra_neutral: We don't even know if they'd work, right? E-- Mr. Ilan surely would have mentioned them being a threat.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: I already know his name's Euia, Mom.
:7d_sheriim_shocked: That's his name!? He kept insisting no mortal would ever know it!
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: Well, I mean.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: Wait why does Mom know it then!?
:7d_myra_smug: Well, I mean.
:7d_ceri_scarf_wat: YOU'RE NOT A DRAGON.
:7d_ceri_scarf_shocked: ...Unless you are!? Man, that'd explain so much.
:7d_myra_stressed: N-nothing like that, haha.
:7d_myra_gentle: We've gone drinking before. You'd be surprised how little liquor a snake can hold.
:7d_ceri_scarf_goodness: Nah, that makes perfect sense to me.
:7d_myra_siphon: After a few drinks, he bragged to me about how mysterious his name is, and then oops~ it slipped out.
:7d_sheriim_shocked: W-why don't I remember any of this?
:7d_myra_stressed: Your species are even worse at handling alcohol.
:7d_sheriim_fussy: W-we live in the desert! We're designed to retain water!
:7d_myra_siphon: Now, now. I think it's adorable~
:7d_sheriim_defeated: Good thing my masculinity left me years ago.
:7d_myra_smug: I put an end to that~
:7d_ceri_scarf_defeated: ...We're getting off-topic.
:7d_myra_shocked: Oh! Right! Skif!
:7d_sheriim_defeated: Bet he still has his masculinity.
:7d_ceri_scarf_smug: For now~
:7d_ceri_scarf_stressed: Actually, that might not even be a joke. He kinda wants to have a sparring match with me?
:7d_myra_grin: Kick his ass, dear!
:7d_sheriim_shocked: He realizes your armo(u)r's like 65%, right? Can he even hurt you? How does armo(u)r work again?
:7d_myra_stressed: It's intentionally left vague.
:7d_ceri_scarf_lookaway: Boy, I'd hate to be the person who has to use our silly numbers for something serious.
:7d_ceri_scarf_concerned: But yeah, I'm hoping it goes okay.
:7d_myra_gentle: Just don't push yourself too hard, okay sweety?
:7d_ceri_scarf_gentle: Yeah. I'll be careful.
:7d_sheriim_smile: We know you will. Now then, did you do anything else today?
:7d_ceri_scarf_thoughtful: Hmm...

:7d_ceri_scarf_neutral: I think that's everything, actually.

At this point, the same thing happens every day:

:7d_ceri_scarf_smile: Looks like my D-ENERGY is in better shape now.
:7d_sheriim_smile: That's good. Heading to bed, then?
:7d_myra_smile: Good night, sweety.
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Music: Good Night


Not sure why it says 'again' down there... maybe a reference to an earlier work?
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Day 2: Morning

Before we start the day, you can vote to change Ceri's OUTFIT if you want.

A: Outfit of Destiny
B: Serious Business outfit
C: Dragon Bra and Panties
D: Naked


In the interest of merging the timelines, here's who we can visit next (Vote 1):

X: Eezeryh
Y: Saint Duke

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No. 1109542 ID: 94d85e

Go visit Eezee - naked!
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No. 1109543 ID: 4f903f

A, Y
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No. 1109544 ID: c8380b

>>1109541
C/X
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No. 1109545 ID: 07ae19

B Y
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No. 1109548 ID: cb76eb

DY
Fluster the ferret
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No. 1109550 ID: 9bbb0e

D X
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No. 1109551 ID: dbb67d

B and Y
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No. 1109552 ID: fd169b

BX for serious science
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No. 1109554 ID: 124485

>>1109541
C X
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No. 1109570 ID: 273c18

B,c
X
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No. 1109585 ID: d1f31f

D X : Science! With nudity. Nude science. The most official and proper science.
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No. 1109594 ID: d30ef0

BY, suit up
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No. 1109612 ID: b888d0

C: Dragon Bra and Panties

X: Eezeryh


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