Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)15:38 No. 103025 ID: 426169
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Ok, I think he didn't see me.

[ Enter through the front door | Search for a back door | Search for a window | Spend time listening and examining the general location ]

>>103025
Spend time listening/examining, if possible while making a stealthy circuit of the perimeter, trying to avoid detection. The more knowledge you have before you act, the better.

>>103025
Circle around listening, while trying to find a window.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)16:27 No. 103048 ID: 426169
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There's a side door over there that's.... yeah it's not locked or barred or anyh-
"... so is the old bastard's face healed yet?"
"Dunno. Fer all his moanin you'd think he lost an arm."
"I still can't believe it. One guy beatin both Tai AND Wu-ji down like that? Man, I almost wish I'd been there."
"Meh I don't. The cap'n suspicious o' us as it is, don' think I coulda lied to 'im wid a straight face."
"There's nothin to it kiddo. Jus' try an look real dum, an go Yes Sah a lot."
"I dun' get it."
"... You'll do fine, kiddo. Yer a nat'ral."
"If you say so, boss."
"Well I says so. Man. That guy looked like such a twig too. Hey, you wanna go poke some fun at im?"
"Dunno, boss. The cap'n says we godda patrol this here street."
"Ah who cares kiddo? It's no' like 'e's runnin aroun' inspectin us a lot."
"Dunno, 'e could do tha'."
"Oh fine. Let's do one more round and then go poke fun at im. Sound good?"
"Sure does boss."

Oh man.

Oh hey look. 2 city guardsmen. Assholes.

Well, I'm not sure if we should intervene somehow (probably bad idea considering our current state) or just run. We should probably just leave; we'll get these guys when we return preferably with more abilities.

>>103048
Wow, these guys are dicks, even to each other.

Anyhow, I think we should get out of here rather quick like, as they seem to be planning to check up on you later.

If you think you can disguise your voice well enough, you could pretend to be the captain and shout "OI! I HEARD YOU LOT, GET BACK TO WORK"

>>103048
We are not leaving without our staff, unless you want to lose a gift your master gave you.

Which means we either:

need to get our staff and other stuff before the two guards can raise an alarm about our absence.

OR

Beat the fuck out of the guards (who are clearly in need of JUSTICE), thusly avoiding them raising an alarm.


Forn ow, try to get closer as softly as you can: Idyllically, you are going to ambush them, and drop them before they know you are there: A prolonged fight could end up raising an alarm anyway.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)17:13 No. 103079 ID: 426169
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The guard's passed me. The wall was my fortune this time.

Mu entered as quietly as he could. The door opened without a sound.

Damn, it's too dark to make anything out.... Is that my pudao on that table?

I have a feeling there's probably someone else in the room, possibly asleep or highly alert and in the shadows. I'm not sure what to do. I guess, grap Pudao if that's what it is, while proceeding with caution. Also, watch your back in case the guards return. Maybe you can get Min to do this for you.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)17:26 No. 103087 ID: 426169
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Yeah it's there. All I need to do is reach out and grab it.

Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

I have no idea what's going on in that view. Just take it and hope for the best. Hopefully Min can use her shield thing if things go to hell.

>>103087
Check for traps.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)17:46 No. 103096 ID: 426169
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[animated]

Oooookay. Totally called it.

No quick moves. Analyze situation.

>>103096
Don't move.

>>103096
What the?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)18:02 No. 103101 ID: 426169
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"We meet again, mister Mu Di."

>>103101
"So it seems sir. I told I hoped we would, did I not?

>>103101
Ask him if he heard the guards talking outside.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)18:29 No. 103106 ID: 426169
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"So it seems sir. I told I hoped we would, did I not?"
"Perhaps. Though these circumstances are hardly better. A retainer to magistrate Zi-jing catches a prisoner attempting to escape. As captain of the guard it is my duty to apprehend you."

[ Mu needs lines here people, this ain't no cutscene even if I'm not giving out suggested actions ]

>>103106
I thought the goal of the "Captain of the Guard" was to control the Guard?

However, I am afraid I haven't actually too seen much of that.

Though I somehow doubt they are the kind of people you would prefer to take responsibility for, not that you even chose them to be responsible for did you?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/01(Fri)19:36 No. 103123 ID: 426169
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"Isn't a captain supposed to control his troops? I haven't seen too much of that. Though I somehow doubt they are the kind of people you would prefer to take responsibility for, not that you even chose them to be responsible for did you?"
"What I prefer is of no consequence. I have taken an oath to serve the magistrates of this village as did my father before me. It is not my place to comment on who my lord employs or doesn't employ. It is his wish that I be the captain of these men. I will treat them as my precious subordinates, according to the wishes of my lord. That is my duty as a man, and as the son of my father. You do understand this, I hope."

True you swore an oath to the magistrate, But what of the people forced to live there lives afraid of those who guard them. they are prisoners not citizens. you swore to follow the magistrate, but as captain of the guard your duty is to protect the citizens. you think they want this... do you want this. they are taxed, downtrodden... I can not allow this how can you! this magistrate is a leader... and he leads you to destruction and corruption! You have the power to change this all you must do is realize it. Or are you afraid... afraid of doing your job and leading your men to do whats right!
(what does he have to say to this)

>>103123
"And what of the crime of slaying the previous magistrate, should not the current be punished? Or is the law only meant to apply to those the magistrate wishes? I thought law, I thought JUSTICE was more important than who gives orders.

Now tell me true, do you really think that by serving the current magistrate, by having such guards about town, that you are serving the law, that you are preserving justice, and order?

For I see a dearth of all that in those new ones the magistrate brought in, and the taxes lain on the people cause undue suffering.

Is that really justice? Is that really what you should be preserving?

Because if so, I must say I am sorry, but I must oppose you as well, if you would let such harm continue to this village at the hands of a greedy, murderous and criminal usurper."

>>103123
I understand this, but is a lord who would place such men under your command truly a worthy lord? One knows a tree by its fruits they say.

Is he perhaps mocking the responsibility you have to honor him by placing such men under you command?

>>102993
Well we need Mu to get more powerful fast. If he can't take down 5 random guards I'm not sure if he can take down a band of bandits and their leader.

>>103123
Ask him about his duty to the people. But also about his duties to the magistrates superiors and what has happened to the last magistrates son? Wasn't there also something the doctor said about the last magistrates cousin being the one who was next in line? But the guy was to far away or something like that.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)04:16 No. 104847 ID: 426169
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"So you see, I have no choice but to fulfil the role given to me."

[ Hot blooded | Comply | philosophic counter-argument | Something else (insert line) ]

>>104847
We're a monk. We use philosophical counter arguments about the nature of service and duty. From what I gathered from our talk with the doctor the current magistrate shouldn't even be magistrate. Aside from that the captain should also have a duty to the people as well as a duty to whoever is magistrates boss. Then we could argue along with the divine mandate, as long as the village is prosperous and safe the magistrate has the right to rule, if it's not then the peasents has the right to rise up. Something like that anyway, damn western education system that doesn't teach much about chinese history and philosophical belief system around the nature of duty and responsibility.

philosophic counter-argument

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)05:08 No. 104855 ID: 426169
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"I understand that a peasant's lot is to serve their lord, but is the lord's lot only to be served? To live in pampered luxury?"
"..."
"No, it isn't. It is to serve his people. Is your lord serving his people?"
"That... is not for me to judge. To question one's lord would be... unthinkable."
"That's not really what you think is it."
"What? How dare you accuse me of treachery?"

[ Pressure | Apologize | Something else (what?) ]

>>104855
It is not treachery if he is not the rightful lord. If he is simply an usurper, one that has commited fratricide on top of that, then doubting him is not treason. Isn't it also true that in the current circumstances a village council should rule until the designated successor, the last magistrates cousin, could arrive?

There now it should all have been corrected.

>>104855
Then who's lot is it to judge if the lord is not serving the people?

>>104855
"I accuse you of using your duty, your oath as a shield, as a protective sheathe for your mind and ethics. For you, even though the people suffer, even though you KNOW this new magistrate does not serve the people's interests, does not DESERVE your service, you continue to serve. The very fact you are even speaking with me, an escaped prisoner, shows you know this, you KNOW you are not serving a just and noble lord.

Why do you follow someone who lies to you, who gives you new men that cause troubles for the peasantry that do not listen to you, who bleeds the citizens dry with unnecessary death. Whether you wish to admit it or not, by continuing to serve him so, you are helping him in his pursuits. Tell me, no matter how important this oath is to your family, do you think your fore-bearers would find your service just? ....Or would they say that just as it is your duty to serve, it is the duty of the magistrate to be WORTHY of service.

The people respect you. They know of your adherence to law, and order. But can you claim to still serve that now, as you let this magistrate strangle this village, choking the life and justice out of those who abide here?

You cannot.

It may be painful to fully admit it, but you already have known for some time: The magistrate is not worthy of your service, not with the way he infuses despair, resentment and fear among the people."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:00 No. 105040 ID: 426169
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"You coward!"
"WHAT?"
"You hide behind your station like a coward! The people look to you for help and you give only excuses? UNFORGIVABLE!"
"WHO ARE YOU TO LECTURE ME OF RESPONSIBILITY?"
"You have a responsibility for your people! Have you no eyes, does your heart not call out for justice? You KNOW what is going on in this village! Why do you sit idle while your people suffer?"
"It is not for me to judg-"
"THEN WHO WILL?"
"Captain!"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:00 No. 105041 ID: 426169
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"Escort him back to his cell."
"Right away, sah!"

"If you think that this is justice, if that man is worth serving"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:00 No. 105042 ID: 426169
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"... then you truly are without redemption."

Badass. You did good, kid.

>>105042
Well, only one guard bringing you back to the cell, and your legs are unfettered?

Once you get some distance away, use DF to abruptly kick the guard in the stomach, followed up by a strike to the side of the head. Won't be able to cry out, and should get knocked unconscious.

You made a promise to Min, after all, that you would help her.

Would be a bit hypocritical to lecture on justice, and not deliver, right? So you can't afford to be rejailed, not now.

Let what you said to the captain fester in his mind while you move to go with Min and help the spirit foxes.


Claim the weapons of the guard as you make your escape, and leave your Pudao. It will still be here, a weapon that well forged will not simply vanish, not around such greed as this.

>>105056
Indeed, this one agrees with his assessment.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:33 No. 105060 ID: 426169
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"♪♫-spinesh on 'is back are so awful thick
you'll end up with naught but a painful prick."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:34 No. 105061 ID: 426169
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"He has an imprag-aeg... imrpaegnable 'ole when curled up inna ball,
Hence the hedgehog can n'ver be bugg-! Oi gerrof! Lemme go ya dum weasel!"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:35 No. 105062 ID: 426169
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"Young master Mu is in trouble."

[ Howzat? | Grope | Nap | Paint some grass green ]

>>105062
Unless you need to puke to clear your head, forget about it.


There is exactly ONE thing that matters right now: White Dragon will KILL YOU if Mu doesn't return, safe and sound.

SO SERIOUS BUSINESS TIME, TOAD.

OR DO YOU WANT TO DIE?

OHGODIDONTWANTTODIELETSGOGETMUGOGOGO

>>105062
Erh wots awll thish troublen thenn mhearen bowt?

Grope for a moment, catch yourself, then GO SAVE MU!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)14:52 No. 105067 ID: 426169
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"Erh wots awll thish troublen thenn mhearen bowt?"
"The young master is locked inside a prison. This one tried to free him but he was caught again."
"Sho he's goin to be busy fer a while, righ'? Sho how'bout you an me siddown somewhere quiet- hey, why's they keepin im locked up?"
"He stands accused of a crime. This one is not familiar with mortal law, so the specifics are unclear."

[ Talk about { crime | Mu's location | escape attempt | soft fur | date | drink | White Dragon } | Wake the old man | Go somewhere ]

Soft Fur sounds like the logical choice.

>>105067
"Hhhhhey, Im, I'm gonna wake this old guy nexsht ta me. He knew a shoul in me, lishens ta me.

He knowsh people, lotsha people, in the village. He could help shtart a reben.... releben..... REBELLION, thashit! Then we getsh Mu out then! An, ananan..... an in the confuz... confushun, Mu could be freed eashier."


Alternatively, ask her for what her plan is, should she have one.

And start sobering up, this is serious.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)15:08 No. 105070 ID: 426169
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"You have shome real soft fur there."
"This is serious."
"Serioushly. It's so soft an smooth~"
"This one is grateful for the compliment, but could we-"
"Makes me wonder if you got softer fur dow-"

inb4 epic pain apply directly to forehead

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/04(Mon)15:09 No. 105072 ID: 426169
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"owie."

[ Talk about { crime | Mu's location | escape attempt | White Dragon } | Wake the old man | Go to { tea house | captain's house | jail | magistrate's mansion | somewhere else (where?)} ]

>>105072
"Ow.... ow.

Okay.... well, if Mu is in jail AGAIN, right after escaping, they should be watching him even more. Freeing him would probably necessitate a good bit of death, if we approached it directly, and you know how the kid doesn't like that unless it REALLY needs to happen.

What I figure, is we need some way to make the guards LET him go. So, we should go see the guard captain.... I think I heard my old friend here mention some stuff about him being a good person, maybe we can convince him? And if not, well.... I am somewhat physically limited, so the only plans I really am used to are ones that don't require much muscle from my part, so I guess that would be when you take over if this doesn't work, since you can actually fight."

>>105072
We wouldn't have any special powers would we? I mean aside from pervy suggestions and the ability to make old men hallucinate to get free drinks?

>>105077
what if we have a spirit one of the guards knows?

I don't really think it's possible to break him out of jail again. They said they would hang him right? Could we smuggle in a hollow bronze tube to him? He could do the good old trick with swallowing the tube and then let them hang him and play dead.

Other than that I don't think we can get him away unless we figure out something to do during the execution. Like a big distraction followed by Mu doing all the flash steps he can and then running away for all that he's worth.

"Alhr-IC-ght, alhright, I'll focush! Sho...You were shayin' shomethin' aboush Mu and a shrine? No, waisht, tha' washn't it...

...Shiii--! She's gon'ta KILL mesh! Nosht to mention I'm alreadshy DED! Wha'd the boy DO?"

{Finally sober up in fear and ask about the crime}

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)20:20 No. 107517 ID: 426169
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"So who's this then?"
Min starts as the old man sits up suddenly. She looks about to flee.

>>107517
Eh? Ask Min what's wrong.

"She's my girlfriend. "

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)20:52 No. 107550 ID: 426169
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"She's my girlfriend."
"This one is not your bitch, fool. Lay another paw on this one and you will surely die."

>>107550
Whisper to her- "Jeeze, just tryin' not to upset the old man here, didn't want to worry him if he remembered the stories about you spirit foxes."

>>107550
Back off toad... we are reserving this one, for another.

Also it would be a pity to die right now wouldn't it?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)21:03 No. 107558 ID: 426169
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"Jeeze, just tryin' not to upset the old man here, didn't want to worry him if he remembered the stories about you spirit foxes."
"Ah. Oh. Sorry. This one is a little on edge."
"Well go on~"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)21:04 No. 107559 ID: 426169
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"........ The little one is correct. This one is his girlfriend."
"Oh so that's what it was. Well any friend of his is a friend of mine! So, what is all this fuss about?"

[ A lover's tiff | Mu's in trouble | Ask about { magistrate | captain | villagers | something else } ]

>>107559
Oh man, I'm tempted to suggest a lover's tiff, but she'd probably eat us.

>>107559
Mu's in trouble. Ask about EVERYTHING.

Toad's one smooth motherfucker.

>>107559
Mu is in trouble.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)21:50 No. 107585 ID: 426169
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"Mu's in trouble."
"The kid you were looking after?"
"You are correct. The young master has been arrested by the guards some time ago, and is to go on trial tomorrow."
"Huh? Damn that kid. Always getting into trouble."
"This one is surprised you weren't there to help him earlier."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/07(Thu)21:50 No. 107586 ID: 426169
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"The blame is mine, little fox. I insisted that we celebrate. Since it's my fault, I must help you."
"Bu-"
"I insist. I may be old, but I have a modest amount of respect among the villagers."

[ Accept help | Reject help | Ask about { important villagers | advice | magistrate | guards } ]

>>107586
Reject help, but change mind immediately afterward.

>>107586
I somehow doubt we have many other options but to accept. But this voice would ask to know, in what manner would said 'help' take form?

>>107586
Accept Help, and ask about Important villagers.

>>107586
Accept help. But also prepare a backup plan. And find out about the execution method, different methods can use different backup plans.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)18:12 No. 108233 ID: 426169
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"All right, all right. If you insist on helping, who am I to argue."
"Damn straight. So, what did you have planned?"
"Well. Hmm. Breaking him out of jail won't work a second time, tonight at least. So we'll have arrange for something tomorrow. But there'll be even more guards then. Damn."
"Would a riot work?"
"A riot? Yes, yes it would."
"The magistrate is not very popular around here. If the taxes go any higher many won't last the winter. It's just that everyone's afraid to make the first move. If you could convince enough key people to act at the same time, I think the rest would join in. There are a lot more people than there are guards in this village."
"Sounds like a plan. Who do we need to convince?"
"Three people come to mind.

There's YISUN, the woodcutter foreman. If you convince him, the rest of the woodcutters will definitely join in. He'll be at the woodcutter's longhouse, a bit away from the village.

JI-AN is a very wealthy and influential man, and he employs some armed guards of his own. He can probably be found at the bathing house even at this hour.

Besides those two, there's one troubled lad calling himself 'Lightning Zan'. He seems to be the leader of the local youths and is probably responsible for most of their delinquency. They usually hang out in an abandoned house across the rice paddies, arranging fights between themselves.

Now, to have any hope of success, we'll need at least two of them to agree to our plan. I'm not particularly familiar with any of them, so you'll have to talk to them. I'll go talk to all my friends to let them know of what we're planning."
"Ok, sounds like a plan."

[ Ask about { Yisun | Ji-an | Lightning Zan | the captain | the doctor } | Go { across the rice paddies | to the longhouse | to the bathhouse | to the prison | to the captain's house } | Talk to Lady Min }

>>108233
Ask about all three of them. What are their grievances agains the usurper magistrate and if there are any in village they won't cooperate with and so forth.

After we get that little piece of information we can devise a plan for how to persuade all 3 of them.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)18:33 No. 108240 ID: 426169
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"What grievances do the three have?"
"Well, I know that the woodcutters are among the least wealthy townsfolk, so they're suffering the most from the taxes. I'd imagine the travel restrictions are hurting Ji-an's business, so you might try to work from there. Zan I'm least sure about, but his gang regularly butt heads with the guards."

Toad considered this new information, and pondered which one to visit first. The night wouldn't last forever. Where did he choose to travel first?

>>108240
Well Zan should be the easiet to convince. I don't even think we actually need to convince him, if a brawl starts I'm guessing he's going to get involved either way.

I would start with the woodcutters and then take the merchant and if there's time pay a visit to Zan. For the woodcutters we can use two arguments that I think are relevant, taxes and the restrictions to travel. So long as the restrictions apply then the woodcutters will be cut off from any larger market.

Ji-an may be a bit trickier since he has more to lose. But I imagine he can be persuaded if he thinks the possible gains will overshadow the risks. The gains he stands to make are freer travels and increased standing among the villagers. They will remember him as one of their saviours and good will is something useful for a merchant, atleast one that's smart.

And to convince Zan. Well it's a fight. I don't really think he needs more than that but it could be worth to point out that it's a chance to impress people and get bitches.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)19:19 No. 108256 ID: 426169
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Toad and Min quickly sought out the woodcutter's lodge outside of town. The lights were still shining brightly, and Toad could hear the occasional sound of laughter.

"This one wishes to know how you intend to approach them?"

>>108256
Now that part is a bit trickier. Can she cast an illusion? Because I doubt they're gonna listen alot to a demonic toad. If she could give us the apperance of a somewhat wise elder I think we should be able to pull it off.

And remember the arguments. I'm not gonna be around to se the results for some time. Woodcutters would benefit from fairer taxes and the possibility of more merchants and a wider market. That and social standing.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)19:40 No. 108293 ID: 426169
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"Can you cast an illusion? I don't want them freaking out over a talking toad."
"This one believes so. What form would you desire?"

[ Describe your disguise ]

>>108293
A beautiful nude woman with your naughty bits barely veiled in a layer of mist.

>>108320
No, bad.

A fine young man.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)20:13 No. 108355 ID: 426169
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"A beautiful nude woman with your naughty bits barely veiled in a layer of mist."

I believe an older, shorter man is traditional for amphibians, and possibly an easier illusion to produce.

>>108355
"Sorry, Min. I guess I'm just an old pervert."

As for a real suggestion, >>108389 has a pretty good idea.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)20:59 No. 108417 ID: 426169
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"Climb upon this one's head."
"Huh?"
"Just do it. And don't wiggle."
"Okay."
"And don't grope me."

[animated]

>>108417
Our eyes are still funky, but okay.

>>108417
That should work.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2010/01/09(Sat)21:41 No. 108469 ID: 426169
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"Remember, the form is only an apparition, a moonlight ghost. This one would discourage touching things."



"So, ye gonna draw er wha'?"
"I'm thinkin I'm thinkin."
"Well I ehn't got all night. Eeey, wha' ye lookin fer strangeh?"

I am unsure how to approach this. Should we be somewhat truthful, claiming we wish to start an uprising?
Perhaps we should lie and say we are a tax collector, here to inform the men of increased taxes, to get them good and pissed?

I am not the best diplomacer.

Perhaps it would be better to act friendly, but appear weary. As if you just drifted in for rest and refuge from the night.

At least, if the woodcutter's lodge isn't averse to temporary visitors.

If they offer you a seat you should prefer to stay standing, and simply work the conversation towards the taxes and the travel limitations. Once you get their minds on it and get them sufficiently agitated, THEN you should start playing your hand a bit.

Even if they ARE willing to riot, if they aren't in a mood conducive to it, they might turn on you for out and out suggesting it. And being antagonistic to try and incite them would probably be a bad idea, just because... well, you're an illusion. If they attacked you for any reason, you might... fall apart?

>>108582
Well their leader seems to be missing. Ask them if Yisun is availible for some conversation.

I think the best way here is a mix between truthfullness and lies. We tell him that we're a spirit and that the injustices of the magistrate has upset the spiritual order of the village. Then we ask him for aid in getting rid of the magistrate and list what benefits the woodcutters stand to gain from it. We should probably also add that the Captain is extremly unsure of his alliance towards the magistrate, if he was forced into making a choice then he would most likely side with the people.

That last part might not be entirely true but I think he would.

>>108687

It might not be worth it to gamble on his allegiance yet. I think Mu buried the seed of doubt, but he's a man of duty. A riot would make the doubt worse, but... Men can do terrible things out of a sense of duty, and quieting a riot isn't, in general terms, a terrible thing.

The riot might help Mu win over the Captain later, though.

Before we attempt to sway Yumin, though, we should use the greeting and the start of the conversation to gauge his character. If he seems to be a spiritual type, claiming to be a spirit might work, especially if Min can conjure up a light show.

On the other hand, claiming to be a spirit COULD make us look like a crazy old man, which would make winning him over either impossible or really difficult.

My vote is to make a little small-talk with these men, and then inquire as to whether Yumin is around. We can't take any concrete action until we know what sort of man he is.

And remember, try to make yourself likeable.

>>108703

I meant Yisun. I'm tired.

>>108703
Sure the Captain might not side with them. But our purpose is to make them rise up against the magistrate, they're more likely to do that if they think the captain will support them.

And we could "prove" that we're a spirit. It's an illusion, it cannot interact with physical objects. If we try to life a cup and our hand goes right through it then it should take care of any doubts.

But yes, we should make some idle small talk with him before we broach the subject of the magistrate.

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"I'm looking for Yisun. Is he available?"
"Oh aye. He be over in tha next room."

"Yisun?"
"Leave me be!"

>>109500
hmm, He seems distraught? The flower or rose perhaps indicating a lost, unobtainable, or failed romance?

>>109500
Well don't just stand there. Go in and ask him what's wrong.