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1006261 No. 1006261 ID: afe7de

The world is ending, you don’t have to put it on your own shoulders, but you chose to anyway because if you don’t, who will?

CATALYST PART 1: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/986604.html
CATALYST PART 2: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/993796.html
CATALYST INTERMISSION: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1001663.html

WIKI: https://questden.org/wiki/CATALYST
DISCUSSION: https://questden.org/kusaba/questdis/res/135736.html
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/m/Edmango

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AUTHORS NOTE: This quest will contain 18+ content including violence, sexual content, angry characters, and more. Reader discretion is advised
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If you already know the story, feel free to skip the panels stating RECAP, it’s just for those needing to catch up. It’s about 6 months of nearly daily updates, so don’t feel bad if you need a refresher. It’s also seperated into PART 1, 2, and 2.5, so you can read a specific section if you forgot what happened. You’ll get a lot of extra details that I missed in here, but the recaps more just a general overview so that you can hop right in without any prior knowledge.

PART 1 RECAP
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CATALYST begins the morning of Wednesday May 18 in the year 2029. It’s a day like any other with our protagonist CATHERINE ALEXANDER (known by CAT for short) being driven into the town of LYST. He’s a plucky young man at the age of 25 who, for all intents and purposes, seems like a normal guy. The night before he AWAKENED to a superpower, something not too uncommon in society, but rather rare anyway. His power is to AWAKEN powers in others, although he can’t control exactly what powers he gives them, instead this is done by the AUDIENCE, you, the viewers.

Cat meets a wide variety of citizens on his journey through the city, searching for a job as he’s EXTREMELY BROKE, but not SADDLED WITH DEBT. He meets ISABELLA DALTON who recommends he visit the city hall for other jobs and eventually Cat settles into a job as a postal worker working under the rude, Half scarred, but seemingly COOL WILLAMINA HADLEE. It’s a small town, if you include the outskirts the population probably barely reaches 80 if that, so delivering mail is easy. He goes through his rounds meeting various kin of note.

ORIEL WALPOLE is the proprietor of the HAPLESS STONE, the place Cat chooses to rent a bed for the night. She likes to wear unbuttoned shirts and no bra. ANDREA BOREALIS is one of the town’s COPS, she doesent need to sleep and you find out she is AWAKENED with the power of increased stamina and lack of sleep. GENA is a mouse that lives up in the apartments, friends with WILLAMINA.

Cat eventually winds up at the RUFFLED HAUNCH brothel and meets Nail, an effeminate Catboy that tries to get you to pay for his services, unfortunately you’re broke, so you pass for now. After a day of work, you’re paid and you meet Andrea’s sister, ADRIANA BOREALIS. She’s also a cop, likes to smoke, and is a triplet to ANDREA, with their third being a mercinary in the country of WEST FLUXTOPA, a desolate wasteland that was destroyed in the third world war.

After waffling about for a bit it’s here where you test your power for the first time. On a roach in your pack, it turns out it’s the same roach you awakened previously. Your power also allows you to UPGRADE the existing power of others, so you do so on the roach, unlocking Telapthy in it. After a short freak out you learn about an underground roach kingdom in your hometown of DONJON, the dungeon city and headquarters to the HEROES GUILD. You take some notes, get your bearings, and head out to a DATE with WILLAMINA, it’s not really a date at first, more you just trying to get to know someone, but it slowly turns into one and you get to know eachother.

It’s here you learn of the the details behind WILLAMINA’S scars. She was in a terrible fire 10 years ago, losing her family and being adopted by the DALTONS. There’s beef between her and Isabella but the exact details are unclear. The night ends with you forming a nascant bond with her, but discovering an injured badger in the woods. The cops are called in and you eventually split up but at the last moment you decide to head back and try AWAKENING the badger, it works and the badger is fully healed, the implications of the exact nature of your power are unclear at this point, only that it has much more depth than you realized.

You head to the LIBARBY, a library in anything but name, meet a unicorn, and a very well endowed elf woman with 2 eyes on the side of her face rather than the normal distribution. You snoop on the fire and learn some more, TREY and GRUK, the town’s doctor and masseuse rescued her, and she saw eyes. The mystery deepens and you get to work, exploring the rest of the town as you do. You meet a tinker in the library named Rupert, he seems nice. You get a new uniform, and you meet the Mayor, Willamina’s current mother, she makes jerky and when you touch her, testing for powers, you get shocked.

You surprise the elf woman, whose name is MISS IRAPHENA and start to get the idea that she has some sort of precognitive ability, but it doesent work on you for some reason. The mystery deepens. You meet MAPLE and TONI briefly, Toni shocks you as you try to scan him for powers, but doesn’t actually hurt you, more threatens if anything whilst masking it in humor. You head to the clinic to drop off a package and meet KAZU, you remember him as the KID BROTHER to your EX GIRLFRIEND NIPHA. Well, you were more fuck buddies and friends with benefits, but it would be a lie to say you had no romantic interest in her. He’s interning for a medschool degree here in LYST.

You then meet CANNIE DALTON, sister to ISABELLA, Cannie just wants to fight and Isabella tries to get her to calm down. You notice the symbol of an eye on her arm, you later find out it’s the symbol of the NUNITUS GUILD, an information guild with potentially sinister motives. You get a SLUSHEE, meeting BOBBY SLURPS, a hippo-like kin who loves slushees. And then head back, giving WILLAMINA one of your slushees at the end of the day. You play cards with WILLAMINA whilst waiting for dinnertime and Will eventually ends up inviting you to POKER NIGHT on SUNDAY.

You find out about some CLUBS in town, notably the RATIOLATRY group meetings, they’re essentially a low tier religious cult that believes in simulation theory, only the proof they use is the overlay Awakened have and the ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM. But it’s not actually that popular.

You eventually have a tense dinner where you’re coerced to reveal portions of your power to ISABELLA, CANNIE, and IRAPHENA, but in the process get to test them for powers. Your heart drops as you see Isabella’s she was covering herself with a shock charm of some kind, similar to her mom’s you suspect. But she has something called a DEMONIC FLAME SPIRIT and the INCARNATION OF FLAME which sends red flags flying through your head. You just thought she was a chipper young girl with a hangup about Willamina, but the story goes much deeper. A debate happens, you dont reveal much, you reminisce about THE INCIDENT, a moment in your past where you lost your family due to a dungeon break, and eventually you go to sleep without much fanfare.

This is when things take a darker twist and the stakes are raised. You awake to a dream of an auction where you get awesome artifacts, are given a distinct advantage in the bidding, and eventually get a few things. Notably an amulet that lets you see the description of artifacts and spirits, and a slave. Oh, and you find out the world is going to end with a massive demon war and freak the fuck out for a bit.

The next day goes by quickly, you meet Gruk, he’s a healer and masseuse. Andrea tries to seduce you and you dodge her, much to her dissapointment, but not until you snap a hot pic of her ass. Iraphena tries to grill you on the auction and you decide on some sort of trade. But what scares you is that she’s fairly strong in terms of artifacts, can read your emotions, and has weapons. You understand that she’s been around the block and has gone dungeon diving a few times, but you can’t trust her yet. You let out some frustrations at that and leave, dissapointed. You spend most of the night at the bar, goofing off, meeting new kin, finding out about the estate fire and Will’s past from a Flower Person, and eventually cave in and fight off CANNIE. You win the fight, albeit barely and after she was already tired, but it’s a win nonetheless, so she tells you some of her and Willamina’s backstory before it’s time to have a night time dinner with Willamina. You can read that full bit here:

https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/986604.html#993645
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PART 2 RECAP
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You have dinner and decide WILLAMINA is the one to awaken, you give her powers after an emotional sequence where she tells you that she knows you’ve been snooping around. She gets ICE and STORM powers, which you later find out is a bit more than her predecessors had. It also tells you a little bit about AWAKENED powers being somewhat HEREDITARY, as she’s a third generation AWAKENED at this point. The two of you makeout but don’t have sex due to your hesitation and the power dynamic that just developed. She has some goodies coming later by way of inheritence, so there’s a big day ahead of the two of you.

You then meet your slave, MINT, a beast-kin cat who can transform into a human sized cat, anthro cat, and small cat at will. You’ve already got a lot on your plate, but she provides context, explaining that fallen angels will come after the demon war and mop up, enslaving whoever they can. You don’t know how long you have until it happens, it can be anywhere between 9 months to 4 years, but the time pressure is starting to grate against you.

You’re put in charge of the post office today as MINT and WILLAMINA get to know eachother. WILLAMINA’S a part of your inner circle now, so it’s only natural. As you run the store, TREY sees you and immediately books it, leaving his package. You’re unsure why he would do this, but assume it might be because he was one of the surgeons that gave you a dick when you were 18. Did I mention Cat’s F to M Trans? Yeah he got a super cool custom dick that gets you high and can change shapes. It was a whole THING you can read about here:

https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#995921

Anyway, Isabella’s Demonic flame spirit waltzes in, and you try your best not to look at it or give away anything, you think you succeeded, but its unclear. It bothers you that it looks like an angel and not a demon and you’re not sure what the system uses to classify these things or give them their names.

And then the ANDREA gives you a blowjob. And then GENA pops in and competes with Andrea to give you a blowjob. You get them both high with your spunk, as well as getting high yourself and kind of goof off for an hour, a few kin come in and you help them, but it’s mostly good vibes and you bond with the two of them post orgasm.

You find out that Nail has a ring that lets him store stuff, similar to the one you’re about to get rid of, that is owned by the proprietor of the RUFFLED HAUNCH. Her name is LAVERNE LYST, one of the descendent's of the town’s founders. The other living descendant is NICKY DALTON, CANNIE, ISABELLA, and WILLAMINA’s mom.

Unfortunately the good vibes can only last so long and I want to make characters show emotion, so you’re introduced to a disguised Heroes League representative. He says his name is LIMINAL AXAM HIRO, But you immediately realize it’s an anagram for MAXAMILLIAN, the dead brother to Willamina, and your demon eye amulet lets you see through the disguise immediately. He’s kind to you, strong, and has a lot of artifacts. But until you reveal your power, and only because he knew your brother, he didn’t even know you had one. He can’t get a read on you, and doesen’t see your artifacts either. It’s at this point you’re starting to wonder if you’re under some sort of PROTECTION. It’s almost like your INVISIBLE to certain effects, maybe it comes with the power, maybe it’s something else. The mystery. Deepens.

You get a picture of your bro and Maxamillian, which only further confirms your theories. Apparently they were close. He hands you a book, it’s a book on casting the spell MAGIC MISSILE, but takes someone that’s PRETTY SMART to do it. You’ll probably be able to figure it out given some time. You scan him for powers and he’s got an arguably overpowered amount of them. 4 powers and it gives you a ton of achievement points. You start to wonder if HE’S the protagonist when your perspective switches to Willamina.

WILLAMINA’S POV

You learn a bit more about Will, read some of her texts, and find out that she’s got good FORTITUDE, and COOL, but everything else is kind of middling. She’s buddies with CANNIE, GENA, and ANDREA, but most of the town doesen’t like her. WILLAMINA assumes this is the work of ISABELLA, but it could also be her BAD ATTITUDE that contributes a lot to it.

You see Isabella run off crying, have a tense session with Liminal where your composure breaks and there’s a lot of yelling. Cat’s silent throughout most of it, you get some extra items out of him due to coersion and kick him out of the post office. You feel like Cat’s been hiding something throughout this whole deal, but he promises to share at a later date. You have a big plannign session, discuss logistics of making a base of operations and eventually look through your items, you’ve gotten quite a lot of loot, a letter from your Grandpa, and just a ton of lore dump. For a fuller understanding, feel free to read through here for a few panels to get the gist of it, but I’ll summarize too!

https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#998581

Basically the note shoes that there’s a box with info just for Willamina on it, you listen to it and learn about the end of the world. It’s bad. Demons come, but they don’t really break the world, just 30%. Then Angels come and wipe out another 40%, then the rest get enslaved by fallen angels or worse, then other alien species basically come and reclaim the planet as their own as it’s basically defenseless at that point. It’s a pessimistic view of the world, Saba met a demon that wanted to train the humans so they wouldn’t fall to the same fate, but there was a betrayal, Angels came early and infiltrated, eliminating Saba’s Wife and Husband, but he left gifts. A vehicle that can let you rest and is pretty defensible. A weapon for Willamina that’s based off of her Grandmother’s. A locked fairy in a ball, a pretty big inter-spatial ring, a coin that can let someone awaken a second time, and a dungeon, specially made to train up a group of 4-8 so that they can defend themselves against the assassins that will likely be hunting you and your companions down.

You’re upset. Not just that all this is happening, not just that cat was right about it, but because it all seems so hopeless. But you steel yourself, believing it’s your drive, nay, your duty, no, your DESTINY. To SAVE THE WORLD, or at least Midland. Supply lists are made via Mint, you visit your family and have a nice dinner, you invite Cannie over and let your mom know you’re planning on taking a breather from work and life and go travelling. You’re not sure who you’re bringing yet on this “trip” But it will be to the dungeon, not just around the world.

CATS POV

Our perspective switches back. Cat is mentally exhausted, and things are draining on him. It doesen’t help that Iraphena has your brother’s lost ring on the table in front of you either. You claim it as yours, using your family photo as evidence and take it. You trade for some other objects, and offer your appraisal skills since apparently that’s a pretty strong skillset to have that pays well, and get a few things. You get a magic shotgun, a phantom dagger, a pair of cool boots, a tension suit that basically turns you into a power ranger. You give up your coiling ring, never figuring out what special thing it did, and activate the ring, to find your brother, now a SPIRIT OF HOPE, inside it.

It’s a tearful reuinion, you learn a bit of his backstory, learn the specifics of the Incident and your messed up past, learn about KARMA, this weird soul energy that exists, and form a spirit contract with him. Callan is tied to you now, and you gain a small amount of HOPE powers from it. And then, Cannie comes, and it sucked.

You have a very long, very tense, very stressful argument with Cannie, explaining what you know and that you want her help. Unfortunately, a lot of this information clashes with her world views and understandings, especially the part where the organization she cherishes so much is actually responsible for so much evil in the world. She lashes out at you as you talk about Isabella and your theories. She lashes out again when you talk about Willamina’s sister being alive and having come today. You’re pinned to the ground and Cannie argues with you, wanting to know your end game that, quite frankly, you’ve had almost no time to consider. You give your lifes story, you say what you’re trying to do, you say why you’ve done what you wanted in town, explain how your life was hard, and how you just want to give people powers, have them not kill you or betray you, and you know, maybe live a better life than before.

She lays off a bit but you go it at more intensely. You were already at your breaking point and this was the straw that broke your back. The voices and ideas in your head want you to reconsile but at this point you just cant. You try to get Cannie to explain her point of view, but she just replies with platitudes, statements of your inadiquacies, your timidness, your lack of conviction, and she leaves, tearing up her nunitus armband as she goes out. You’ve been broken, Willamina’s comforting you, but, you just can’t focus on it because, as much as she was hurting you, there were things she was right on. You get more conviction, a stronger goal, a better idea of yourself and feel HOPE. It’s the first time your power upgraded without your input and Callan gains a temporary corporeal form, able to meet Willamina.

The night ends as you shed your inhibitions and restraints and you have pretty rad sex with Willamina. Though you imagine sex with ANDREA tomorrow will be more BESTIAL in nature given her intensity. You rest for the night. The deed done and a reprieve gained. What you wouldn’t kill for a hyperbolic time chamber of some sort to have time to just… process.
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PART 2.5 INTERMISSION
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This intermission is a lot of fluff and worldbuilding, It stars ANDREA and GENA, goofball extraordinaires as they watch tv, movies, games, and weird programming. A news article talks about the gene clinic that Andrea and Cat went to having someone make superpower creation pills using the genetic material of it’s patients, this doesent bother our heroes because they don’t know about Cat’s power.

BRAIN WORMS 5
This is a campy horror flick starring a washed out actor at the height of his career before it came crashing down. There’s twists, turns, and explosions. It’s also the first published film to have an instance of someone awakening to a power in it, so it has historical value in that sense.

PABE - Feat Poltergeist Ethanoic Acid
Next up is a wrestling inspired awakened bloodsport, two competitors fight it out on a sealed stage using their powers until one is left standing. It’s a skunk versus a spider, and a tense battle. The star of this show is the daughter of the hero in the movie BRAIN WORMS 5 Gena and Andrea make a bet which Andrea loses, causing her to eat a YELLOW. The ending also features an off screen moment showing an Awakened that communicates through toys and puppets inviting our hero to the Heroes League.

She declines, deciding instead of returning to the circuit, to chose her own path, who knows if that path will intersect with our heroes in the future. There’s a music video about a moth singer from Wano, a shady commercial about a lawyer whose lyrics are definitely not cribbed from a popular commercial from when I the narrator was a kid, and a brief moment of self indulgence where we explore part of my LUST QUEST lore in a goofy videogame.

PLANTIMALS - Feat Donut
This is a somewhat monster hunter meets Pokemon spoof about a group of 4 heroes fighting against plant monsters that’s probably racist to the Vegi-Kin, but no one really worries about that kind of thing. They fight big plant,s do some crazy stuff, imply a lot of cool weaponry exists and bosses with giant eyeballs as weak points exist, and eventually kill it, leaving a tiny budding plantimal that’s ripe for product placement and toy sales.

The two of you then order a pizza, carrots and broccoli of course. And play a definitely not foreshadowing in any way at all game of GREAT LARCENY MOTORCARS VI. You go nude, do crimes, and fight a flying car piloted by an awakened. It’s a tense battle, you try to exploit the game only for it to get more intense, and you meet someone who can make poles pop out of the ground to entrap you. It ends with yours and Gena’s death in game, which you’re not too upset about. The show you were going to watch got canceled, so you just goof oof, and talk some hot gossip in the town. Of note is the Lyst-Y-Mart thief hiding in the forest, and some more backstory on MYRIAD a mercenary living in the ruins of West Fluxtopa that is also a triplet of ANDREA’S.

MIZZ ES’S MATH CORNER - Feat Tippler
This is all character development and math. So much math. A red eyed beast-kin (?) lady coerces Andrea and Gena to do MATH PROBLEMS. It somehow works. Andrea tries to brute force some problems, gets horny, wants to be degraded, waters herself off, and eventually the two of them succeed in solving the problems and get a phone number, it’s one time use, should save them from a pickle, but they have no idea what they’d even use it for. After all, They aren’t privy to major plot points at this time.

The segment ends with Andrea alone at night. Her melancholy at the world leaving her to her own devices is strong. She just wants to sleep or have others around her when she’s awake, this forced distancing time really just hurts her. So she goes home to jerk off for a few hours and head to the RATIOLATRY meeting tomorrow morning.

And that’s the story so far! Now, back to the quest!
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It’s darkness all around you. You’re falling. In the distance are stars, you’re sure one of them is your home, Faunus. You feel someone is watching you, but you can’t see from where. It’s cold. You wake up.

It’s SUNDAY MAY 22, 2029, about 9:35AM. You feel like shit. Not because you didn’t rest. You probably had the best rest of the past few weeks in bed. But because you don’t want to get up, the ills and stresses of reality are coming back to you now that you’re not in the cold, sweet nothingness of unconsciousness. Though, it wasn’t a nothingness this time was it? You have a vague memory. A memory of falling.

You look to your side. Willamina’s there. She’s asleep. You can see her breathing gently, the occasional snore sneaking by. She tosses and turns in bed a lot, but so do you, so you eventually ended up in a tangled knot together that somehow worked for the two of you. You can hear the sound of static coming from the room, you look over and see the TV. You hit a button on a nearby controller, changing the channel to something, anything, at a low volume for background noise that’s not THAT.
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You flip to a news channel, a PSA is on, you only briefly give it any attention.

A new study shows that consuming certain cold sugary products produced from the LYLUK BRAND in excess may cause periods of delusion and paranoia. It affects certain demographics, namely Hippo Beast-Kin more than others.

On screen is an older man who looks similar to Bobby Slurps. You briefly wonder if Bobby is the only of his kin that has that REALITY DISTORTION ability. And what it means if he’s constantly drinking those SLUSHEES. You’ve been drinking them since you were a kid and It’s never been a problem, so you shrug it aside and stare at the cieling.

You just want to keep sleeping. Just a bit longer. You’re sure you could do it. You don’t really have anything planned until 12PM with ANDREA. You were going to have a picnic, and probably lots of sex. Though she said not to worry, that it wouldn’t be too intense. You were also planning on convincing her to join you on the Dungeon run. There’s that RATIOLATRY meeting you could go to, but is it really worth it? You’ll probably catch it halfway through or near the tail end. You let out a sigh, you REALLY don’t want to get out of bed. It’s nice right now, like a dream where if you blink it’ll be gone, never to return, ethereal forever.

What do you do?

AUTHORS NOTE: Welcome back y’all! CATALYST is back. That recap took longer then I expected to write, there was just a lot of ground to cover. I only really went over like the general large points that I thought were important, skipping over the granular details of specific items that weren’t too important. Feel free to skim through the other threads if you want more context. Here’s the current inventory/item list if you’re interested:

https://questden.org/wiki/CATALYST/Log

Thanks for reading, glad to be back to the main plot!

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You need some incentive to get you out of bed.

Breakfast! Let's see what's good to eat.
Too bad we don't know enough of Will's likes yet to surprise her with a breakfast in bed.
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Good to see you again, Cat. Happy SUNDAY MAY 22 2029… Goddess it’s hot. Cat only has long sleeved hoodies and turtlenecks? That is not good for this weather. Just go topless today. Also, is Callan back yet? We should call him over before someone like Isabella or her spirit sees him or something, at least until Cat gets dressed... Maybe we can talk more about karma today?


For now, my idea is: Wait for Willamina to wake up, Cafuné her when she wakes up since Cannie said Willamina loves that. check your comm for updates or messages. afterwards, get dressed (no shirt today, too hot), eat, shower.

We can see Rex, Callan, and Mint afterwards and see how they're doing and let them know today is a fun day, let them goof off. If Mint complains, aggressively tell her that’s an order, (she seems to like being treated like that) she can survive one day to have fun, We got like, what? 4 years?. Maybe also tell her to keep her awakened power a secret for now. warn Mint of animals burning so she doesn't get burned while fucking animals during her free time in her cat form. Maybe we'll learn of that clinic thing from Rex if we ask him what he saw on the news yesterday? if not him, then Andrea later And we can find out a little more of Karma from Callan too.

If we have time after, we can probably give Rex's roach army powers, and go to the second half of RATIOLATRY (so we can meet Random)

Normally, I’d say, read that Libarby book, or study that Magic Dart Body Cultivation Manual to begin learning that OP move, or read more of Saba’s journal
but…
Fuck it. Yesterday was a fucking day, today is a fuck all day. Cat is overly stressed, if he gets any more stressed, he’ll suffer from depression, so he should spend this entire day for FUN! Make new friends as well strengthen bonds with ones we met for potential dungeon mates, maybe even awake some people. We can do that productive shit MONDAY. Forget about dungeon crawling and the apocalypse for today

If we do anything productive, we could go to the post office and collect that package Trey was delivering and see what is inside with the phantom dagger so we don’t destroy the box or check the address to see where it is going (we might find Tina this way, though I don’t know if Cat saw the news yesterday about that clinic or recognizes Trey quite yet to make that connection, we should talk to Rex about what he saw on the news last night first if Cat hasn’t so he might have a clue),
get a progress report on the things we ordered Mint to buy (incubator, Slushee machine, supply list)
schedule a doctor’s checkup with Trey on MONDAY (we have his business card) best to see if we’re healthy enough to go on such an adventure.
And maybe we can give some of Rex’s roach friends a power to help us level up?

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Ideas for fun (we don’t have to do all these, they’re just some ideas in no particular order):

Mandatory: date with Andrea! Maybe we can play a game like truth or dare game at the park during picnic? She seems to like being submissive and degraded, so maybe some humiliating dares might get her off. (don’t talk about the dungeon crawling or our power until after our date or sex, would spoil the mood if we tell her early)

Check your COMM for messages (also, you now have 5 BUX in the bank since it is SUNDAY and your phone got charged 5 BUX in the bank.)

Visit that RATIOLATRY meeting for a laugh if it is before 9am (meet Random, see Andrea early)

Visit the forest, see if we can find Forest Girl. (if we get lost, we can use our comm’s map system to guide us back to Lyst)
Meet Laverne at the Brothel

Talk to people at the bar, maybe listen to some rumors from Oriel, become friends with her enough for her to be a potential dungeonmate? She is related to Marth after all... would be cool if two offsprings of the legendary heroes were together. Also maybe meet the cook

Find that wine glass head girl and raptor

Visit town outskirts, see what they have for fun over there (though we can do that when we go visit Bobby for Poker tonight)

Visit community center, see who runs that place.

buy stuff at the mart, get more condoms for Andrea (though she is modded to not have children if I remember, and we might need some Bux from Willamina, we have no BUX right now…) Maybe we can meet the manager there?

Challenge Cannie for a rematch??? We’ve got some unfinished business after how she treated us, revenge!!! (actually, I’m sure she’ll enjoy the fight enough to forget about yesterday)

Eat at friendly bean, meet the person who runs that place (Tony said she’s a pretty face)

Find out if anyone new has entered town (though I’m pretty sure all the new people like Nipha and Zarah won’t appear until MONDAY)

Doodle on Cat Note, maybe visit Libarby and use the computers to start a website to draw some comics for people to see.

Maybe see if Iraphena’s elf-dragon slave Krasla is around?

… meditate? What if Cat had a past life? Doubt it, but who knows, maybe he can make a mind palace or some shit in case he dies within the next few years and has something for his next life... He'll probably need to meditate once a day though.

give some people that we trust powers
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No. 1006276 ID: 9a2966

Extend the precious moment for, oh, about five minutes, then mentally get yourself ready and raring to go. The date with Andrea, you hope, should go well regardless of how the pitch goes. She's... uh, quite eager and you hope to end up pleasing her in at least that regard. You're also interested in talking more to her about her POWERS - how would upgrading them even work out when it's a passive thing?

Do a comms check, get breakfast, and touch base with your cohort (WILL, CALLAN, MINT and REX) about their plans for the day. I think Callan and Rex are the only ones without concrete plans? (Mint was at the brothel and has Tinker stuff to work on, Will's gonna convince Gena to join.) If so, tell Callan you want him to accompany Will, since there's a possibility Isabella's top has blown from recent events and you want that other spirit kept in check a bit - and you can see it, while Will can't, so there's that.

Maybe he can figure out what that thing's fucking deal is?

Rex, hmm... he's been through a bit, so he can be free to pick who he wants to go with - or if he just wants to chill with a sugar cube and keep an eye on the Winnabago he can do that!

Also: Don't worry too much about thing you can't do a lot about. Cannie, Isabella, Miss Iraphena, Max - you'll face these people and their matters as they come. If you can get ahead of their situations and troubles somehow, great. If they come to a head, so be it. You've got a plan now, a goal to work towards.

Finally, here's a repeat MINT INVENTION SUGGESTION:

Spend the CRYSTAL on a DEFENSIVE ENERGY SHIELD invention. Mint did mention the LAST BASTION of her world was kept safe thanks to an ENERGY SHIELD that held up until, like, an actual ARMY of FALLEN ANGELS attacked long after the invasion stage, so even a WEAKER version of that sounds like SOME SERIOUS DEFENSIVE BEEF. She probably knows some of the specs and could even collaborate with other Tinkers on setting up a town-sized version of it for Lyst - or scale it down for the Winnabago.

If the big version is made and the control device given to someone in town that could be trusted, it would have a really good DEFENSE in case of outside danger, like from monsters being spawned by a DUNGEON BREAK or an angry bunch of heroes, or demons or angels or whatever. It'd give people time to organize, to call for help, maybe for you to return from your dungeon explorations and make a difference.
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No. 1006289 ID: e51896

>>1006276
Hmmm, I'm pretty nervous letting Callan follow Will, people who are bounded with a spirit can see other spirits, and if Isabella sees Callan, it might not be good, especially if she has been spying on Willamina often. Maybe at most we can let Willamina borrow our demon eye amulet instead while we hide Callan in our stomach for awhile? She has a high enough cool stat to keep her composure if she see's that spirit. Not like we'll need the amulet today, our team is supposed to spend time having fun anyway.

We should try to keep Callan hidden from Isabella until she leaves back to the city this Tuesday (probably dont have to keep him in our stomach all the time though)
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No. 1006387 ID: afe7de
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1006387

> 5 More minutes
You continue you lay there, you don’t really look at your phone or the TV or anything. You just sort of zone in and out of consciousness for a little bit. Eventually you’ve spent too much time awake and you feel you’ve reached your threshold. Time to get up you guess. It’s at this point that you realize just how SWEATY you are. You wander over to the thermostat and turn on the COOL AIR. It’ll chill the place while you SHOWER. You snag the last of your clean clothes, you’ll need to wash the rest later, and head inside. It’s a small, standing shower. She’s got some PINK scented shampoo, conditioner, and soap. You use it to clean your body. The cold water is sobering. There’s a brief moment where you lay against the shower, not quite doing anything, just daydreaming about what it’d be like to just be a normal postal worker in a new town, what it was a few days ago.

> Breakfast
And after a moment you’re done. You brush your teeth and pass by Will again, she’s still out like a light. You put on a pair of boyshorts and pants and head to the kitchen. In the kitchen there’s a bunch of assorted foodstuffs. You find some EGGS, BACON, TOAST, and JUICY RED AIOLI. You decide to make some simple breakfast sandwiches. You’ve been alone for a while, so cooking simple stuff hasn’t ever been a real issue. You season them just the way you like it and leave them on the stove to cook while you boil some water, Willamina doesen’t have a COFFEE MAKER, but has the INSTANT STUFF, along with some TEAS. You hate to resort to it, but it’s a CAFFEINE DAY and you know it.
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No. 1006388 ID: afe7de
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> Check Phone
There’s only one message and it’s from ANDREA. She’s given you a GPS Pin of a spot in the Park for you to meet her at NOON. It’s around 10AM when you finish breakfast and everything. You make yourself some Coffee, two scoops of sugar and some milk, and bring over the breakfast to Willamina. She’s stirring and you hold the food out for her. She snags a strip of BACON and sits up.

Willamina: What time is it?
You: Like 10
Willamina: Ughhhhh, why are you up so earlyyyyyy
Willamina: *MUNCH MUNCH*
You: We fell asleep at like 9 Last night
Willamina: It was more like 10, Ughhh, I guess that’s okay. That Coffee?


You hand her some and she takes a sip, her expression is that of disgust for a moment.

Willamina: Blugh. Can I get one without any SUGAR, COFFEE should be BITTER.

You go and pour her another cup, handing it to her. The two of you eat breakfast in bed, it’s a quiet moment. Not awkward, but quiet. The two of you eventually finish your meals, satisfied and sit there for a bit.

Willamina: What’s on the docket for today?
You: Date with Andrea at noon, but that’s about it. Oh and POKER NIGHT.
Willamina: Hmm yeah, hope that goes well, she could certainly use a win.
Willamina: Wanna talk about yesterday? Feeling any better?

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No. 1006389 ID: 96c896

>>1006388
>feeling any better?
Yeah, guess so.

Oh, gotta Awaken Nicky today.
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No. 1006394 ID: e51896

Tell Willamina you feel a little better, you already had a good cry yesterday... However, you're still STRESSED AS FUCK. You NEED to recharge, you spent the past few days worrying, getting a lot of work done, and having a lot of things happen all at once since you've awakened to the point of it being overwhelming that you desperately need a day to not worry about any responsibilities, just have fun today and meet new people and strengthen bonds with the ones we already met.

We can worry about doing anything productive like risking our secret to others by awakening anyone tomorrow, (though you will awaken somebody if an opportunity arrives)

Ask if she wants to talk to our buddies Mint Callan and Rex to remind them to take the day off, and get a progress report on any items mint or the mart has gotten from our orders, and if she wants to borrow your demon eye amulet for today.

But other than that you were thinking about that RATIOLATRY meeting, but youre not sure when that ends.

Before doing all that though, talk about what you both watched on tv yesterday. It wasnt much since you both fell asleep early, but... yeah.

Tell her she has permission to let her know Gena of your power if she goes see her to either awaken her with that dagger we got from the heroes rep, or if gena wants to get awakened by our touch. But let Willamina know you want the main focus of everyone to be to goof off today.
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No. 1006396 ID: 9db570

Yeah, talk about yesterday, our frustrations, and fears and what is to come. It's good to finally have someone to talk to about your feelings. Mention a little (not a lot) about our troubled past, only stopping immediately when you catch yourself partially mention the dark room...
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No. 1006409 ID: 094652

"Well. My brother came back from the dead, your brother came back from the dead, and we could change the world while we're saving most of it. Hell, we could change the universe if it doesn't drive us crazy, first.

So I guess... I'm tired, Willamina. But it's not a 'lay-down-and-die' tired, more like an 'afterglow-after-surviving-a-war-and-then-screwing-your-wife' tired."

Actually, you should probably prepare before you awaken Nicky. Because if she awakens to a mind-reading power and learns exactly what Isabella has done... well...
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No. 1006412 ID: 97e6bd

I personally think we should awaken Nicky until tomorrow (Monday) after Cat is mentally recharged after today considering what he been through imho. We've got time.

But we can at most talk a tiny bit about preparations about awakening her, like using an artifact, or if we decide to reveal our power, discuss how Will can introduce Cat's power and convince her to keep it a secret since they're family. but really, we shouldnt talk too much about it to get Cat anxious with how stressed he is already. Maybe Will can ease his worries about it for now at the very least, as well as other things he's worried about.

Speaking of Nicky, maybe Will can check her comm. Maybe Nicky has some updates on how that papermill contract preparation is going and if she found people to protect the town and deliver mail while we're on vacation.
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No. 1006445 ID: afa6f6

>>1006388
>>How we feel?
Pretty base level i'd say. Not super bad or depressed, but not super good or optimistic either. Definitely more in line with leaving tomorrow problems for tomorrow, and focusing on what we can accomplish today right now.
Hows Willamina doing, yesterday wasnt easy for her either.
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No. 1006627 ID: afe7de
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1006627

> Feeling better
You: I’m feeling a little better. Just decompressing and laying next to you helped.

She punches you in the shoulder giving you an OKAY hand gesture.

Willamina: No problem.
Willamina: The SEX was fun too.
You: Yeah it was.
You: I don’t want to really do anything too intense today.
You: Sans the ANDREA sex, just, like. No power nonsense, secrets, anxiety, the works.
You: I’ll still talk to ANDREA about it all, but I’ll keep it light.
You: And you can tell Gena about me if you want to get that out of the way today.
You: Oh right and there’s Nicky, guess we have to empower her too.
Willamina: That can wait for a day if you want. Or we can use the LIGHTNING GOD BOOK
You: What about you?
Willamina: Me? Still kinda REELING from it all. It’s a lot to take in.
Willamina: I knew CANNIE had some RAGE in her, but I haven’t seen her go to this extent in a long time.
Willamina: And she’s the kind of girl who won’t really uh. APOLOGIZE for this.
Willamina: I know you said you want her to REDEEM herself, but uh, she probably won’t in the way you want?
Willamina: It’s a core part of her character to be like that. I’d still like you to consider it
Willamina: She could REDEEM herself in combat?
Willamina: She IS still my SISTER after all.

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No. 1006628 ID: afe7de
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1006628

You’re silent at that. You’re still seething about that particular sore. You decide to file it away and ignore the statement. It’s not healthy, but you want to relax and not dangle more stresses on your cranium. Willamina lets you know she’s going to talk to MINT and ROACH, let them relax or do whatever they want for the day. You talk briefly about the TV you watched yesterday. You saw this movie BRAIN WORMS 5, it was kinda campy, but neat all the same. Then WILLAMINA put on this cooking show CAESAR’S KITCHEN and you kind of zoned out after the first episode, passing out and only hearing bits of it as you were in and out of consciousness.

You briefly think about your past. You kind of laid out your own personal history yesterday when CANNIE coerced you. You briefly thought about your attempts at- You know what, you skip that train of thought. You weren’t in a good place then and you don’t think you’ll ever be that low again. Eventually the conversation kind of falls into a lull. It’s a bit too late to go to the RADIOLATRY MEETING, so you pass on that. It’s hot as the two of you leave Will’s room. The city’s being hit by a HEAT WAVE right now. Willamina takes a quick shower after she notices that, puts on a new tank top and a pair of short shorts.

Willamina: Oh right, we should get you some CLOTHES and some BUX. Let’s head over to the LYST-Y-MART
Willamina: Let you deposit some BUX into your ATM.
You: Oh yeah, I do kinda need new clothes. I only have like 3 pairs and all of it is long sleeves and pants.
You: Thanks.
Willamina: NO PROB.

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No. 1006629 ID: afe7de
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1006629

The walk to the LYST-Y-MART is hot, then Willamina realizes she has ice powers and the area around you is not only colder, but there’s a slight breeze. There’s a wide variety of clothes to pick from here. Willamina asks for your sizes, which you give, and goes off to get you something SNAZZY for POKER NIGHT. You’re left to your own devices to search for clothes now. You should probably get a CASUAL OUTFIT for warm weather like this, and maybe some other things for fun. What do you get?

AUTHORS NOTE: Paper Doll time! Feel free to come up with cool outfits, the setting is pseudo modern day, so try to keep it in a similar vein as that, but I’m also interested in more wild interpretations. I’ll pick the coolest ones and add em to your repertoire (or maybe even add them all to an occasional rotation if they’re all thematic.)
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No. 1006632 ID: e586c6

-More condoms (to help avoid blue balls for vacation time)
-MIND AS ONE TECHNIQUE book (Callan might like this considering his talk on KARMA, so it's more of a gift for him. We might have to turn the pages for him to read though, seems like we could get it done in a day though, but it seems... complicated) (might learn something about meditation and on preventing our mind from getting controlled by an awakened user maybe)
-Make sure Willamina picks up her order for the heat resistant COMM. Should be here by now
-I also wonder if we can pick up whatever mint ordered (incubator, slushee machine). Mint probably needs to do that herself though, unless maybe we can get her on COMM

Hey, we might be able to meet the manager of this place since he's here until 3pm, and if we're really lucky, we might spot and meetthat forest girl before she tries to steal something again.



Note to self: bring Callan back to you after shopping is done maybe
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No. 1006633 ID: e51896
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1006633

Clothes:
polo
denim shorts with belt
BRAIN WORMS hat (originally was going to have an Eye of Horus symbol, but ended up with BRAIN WORMS)
Sunglasses (good for hiding some of your emotions and keeping a poker face, plus that sun is BRIGHT)

Nothing too crazy.
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No. 1006643 ID: fcc355
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1006643

clothes:
bikini
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No. 1006652 ID: 1fe299

Plantimals Wanoga, it has chapters that hasn't happened yet in the Wanomay. We can show this to Andrea during the date, though we have to make sure to let her know in Wano culture, they read panels and speech bubbles bottom to top instead of top to bottom so she doesnt get confused.
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No. 1006657 ID: 634643

I vote for the bikini.
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No. 1006666 ID: c5d2fe

>>1006633
This minus hat.
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No. 1006667 ID: 8233ee
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1006667

Clothes: the Friday night VR chat fit
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No. 1006670 ID: 309e75

>>1006633
Support on this one. I like the shades.
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No. 1006679 ID: 7f716e
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1006679

How about something original?
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No. 1006682 ID: e51896
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1006682

>>1006666
I did one without the hat for fun since someone wanted it without the hat and I wanted to see how it would look. (I personally prefer him having the Brain Worms hat just to see how people in town would react)

>>1006643
If Cat participates in Questden's BEACH DAY, I want to see him wear this bikini at that event.
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No. 1006685 ID: a2493c
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1006685

A serious suggestion, with a bonus contingency plan
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No. 1006687 ID: 2b3343
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1006687

Keeping clothes light for the heat wave. Ugly Hawaiian shirt optional for cooler nights.
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No. 1006690 ID: 2b1560
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1006690

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No. 1006693 ID: 8233ee

>>1006690
Clothes aside, I vote we wear this face all day no matter what wins.
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No. 1006694 ID: 610067

>>1006685
This one can be our Villains Alliance outfit for when we go dungeon crawling or have to fight the Heroes League
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No. 1006719 ID: 3a3ec3
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1006719

Can tuck the pants in to the boots when dungeon crawling
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No. 1006786 ID: 4a7485

Something to consider: give Willamina our demon eye amulet to borrow before we split up so that when she sees Gena and talks about us, she'll be able to withhold info if Isabella is spying on her with her spirit (plus we can see her spirit with our spirit of hope power)

Perhaps Willamina can talk to Gena about it in the Winnebago since it repels spirits.
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No. 1006788 ID: e7c7d3

Nothing but a straw hat
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No. 1006839 ID: e51896
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1006839

>>1006788
like this? (not my vote, just drew this for fun)
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No. 1006841 ID: e7c7d3

>>1006839
Perfect!
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No. 1006844 ID: afe7de
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1006844

> Shop for stuff
You end up buying the following non clothing related items. You get a few larger boxes of condoms, you don’t have the whole sub-dermal implant to prevent pregnancy. Might be good to get, but this is a stopgap measure for that, you think Gena will probably suggest that for all of you at the local clinic if you’re planning to go dungeon crawling. A surprise baby is kind of no joke on a dungeon run. You try looking around for some books, maybe one on meditation but don’t find anything. You instead get a PLANTIMALS MANGO, it’s just some fun light reading. Something to take your mind off of things, It’s a voucher that you can download on your COMM to get the whole series. Keeping physical books in marts and shops is not that cost effective in a small town like this, especially when there’s as good a library as there is. Mint’s ordered a ton of supplies, they’re not here yet, but they’ll be delivered to WILLAMINA’S house, so you don't have to worry about it.

> Clothing Time
There’s a pretty good variety of clothes. You get a STRAW HAT and a BRAIN WORMS HAT just for the sake of having something different to wear. You’re feeling price conscious since you don't like spending a ton by nature, but Willamina eventually sees this and assures you it’s okay to splurge a little on some clothes. Especially since you don’t know what’s going to get destroyed. You eventually decide on a wide variety of clothes. You’ve got some casual sleepwear, a programmer’s favorite set. A shirt with a pretty cool BAND LOGO on it, it’s of your favorite band. You know, that one band, with the kin and the guitar. It’s just so good and they perform across the country. You know the name, they’re that really cool one.

You also get a kind of leather outfit with short shorts and gloves and some large boots. It seems like good DUNGEON DIVING GEAR since you don’t have any actual armor. You’re not sure how to go about getting that without being too obvious. You’ll probably have to MAKE YOUR OWN, or FIND SOME in the dungeon. At least until you get strong enough to be able to defend against ASSASSINS you’ll be wearing NORMAL CLOTHES in there. You also get a BIKINI and a set of SWIMWEAR on WILLAMINA’S REQUEST. It’s a bit skimpy and kind of reminds you of WHEN YOU WERE A GIRL. You don’t particularly like it, but she’s paying so you don’t complain. You also get a pair of TRUNKS that are much more your style. There was a lso a lot of NEW SHOES you got too, some for trekking through mud, some for casual wear, and some with STEEL TOED BOOTS. You’ve basically purchased all the clothes that appealed to you (and were suggested) So you’ll be wearing them periodically on your day to day. It’s nice to have some variety.

You decide to wear a set of FLIP FLOPS, SHORT SHORTS, SPORTS BRA, BRAIN WORMS HAT, HAWAIIAN SHIRT, and some SUNGLASSES as you pay and leave the store. It’ll help beat the heat you think. It’s not the most STYLISH thing you could wear, but it is IRONIC and KINDA DUMB in a way you think makes you look like a 40 year old dad. This gets Willamina and yourself both laugh. It’s 11 by the time you’re done shopping. You’ve got an hour to kill before you need to head to the meeting point, what do you do?
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No. 1006852 ID: e51896

did Willamina remember to pick up her new heat resistant COMM she ordered yesterday while we were clothes shopping? it said it would arrive today at the LYST-Y-MART at 8AM here: https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#998202

>A shirt with a pretty cool BAND LOGO on it, it’s of your favorite band. You know, that one band, with the kin and the guitar. It’s just so good and they perform across the country. You know the name, they’re that really cool one.

Is it the one with that one poodle moth? I think she released that new single WATCHER... IDEA: we should right now go on our music streaming app on our COMM, SNOOTIFY and listen to her songs right now on speaker with Willamina as we walk... if we can tolerate the ads where they're all like "WANNA REST FROM OUR STUPID ADS?! yatta yatta TAP HERE WATCH SHIT, 30 MINUTES OF AD FREE MUSIC, YEAH! WE'RE SERIOUS! blah blah."

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what do?

We've never been to the town square before, so I say investigate the TOWN SQUARE with Willamina and hang out over there. See what cool things they have there, and if there are any people to talk to and chill with (like someone we haven't met before, or someone we already met, or maybe someone will arrive at the BUS STOP near the town square).

Secondary choice: take a nice relaxing stroll in the forest with Willamina, maybe find that forest girl. Or maybe that BADGER

Maybe talk about letting Willamina borrow your demon eye amulet for today since you can see Isabella's spirit with Callan's power while she can see the spirit with your amulet to avoid saying things we wouldn't want Isabella hearing.
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No. 1006867 ID: 05c161

Head to the Libraby and community center.

That way, we can talk to that very cute unicorn Xana (I really want to befriend her), see who runs the community center (there was no one manning the desk the last time we were there, maybe they are there now), and maybe run into Andrea and Random coming out of their Ratiolatry meeting since it took place at the community center, we can head to the park with Andrea once we meet her there.
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No. 1006870 ID: b78c95

I was going to say to make an appointment for later today with Gruk for a massage, but I'm not sure how long Andrea will keep us for. Maybe after the date is finished, we can call the clinic and schedule an appointment for a massage later in the evening or tomorrow, depending what time it is after Andrea is done with us

Or we can probably go there right now and get a half hour massage and be back by the time we need to see Andrea. Might want to call and see if there is an opening for a massage right now
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No. 1007087 ID: afe7de
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1007087

> Examine the TOWN SQUARE
You and WILLAMINA walk to the TOWN SQUARE, you only really saw it in passing before. When you were heading to and fro with your job, err former job. So you decide to take a look. There’s a statue of a dragon in a business jacket with a top hat posing, of note they have a cat-like tail and pair of ears. He’s also holding a flower. The statue is made of BRONZE and appears to be maintained frequently. There’s a few benches nearby and some nice flowers. You head over to the statue and give it’s plaque a read.

ARTHURIUS LYST - Founder of the town of LYST was born in 1844 and founded this town and the textile factory it was originally known for in 1869. He was a great man that died at the age of 66 and brought the town into it’s own. It’s always been a small town, it’s purpose to allow kin a safe haven to walk freely and without clothing, although this was amended to be a night-time rule only due to some complaints. He will be forever missed and his family forever honored for their generosity and welcoming nature.

You suppose this guy is the original owner of the RUFFLED HAUNCH, and LAVERNE LYST is the heir to the name, not that it seems like she owns the town. It’s more of a mayor situation you think. Still pretty cool.

> Willamina Checkup
You check with Willamina if she’s got her new COMM and everything. She nods and shows it to you, it’s sleek and a fiery red. She chucks it at the floor pretty hard and it’s still intact.

Willamina: SEE? Pretty FUCKIN neat!

You think about letting Willamina borrow your DEMON EYE AMULET, but decide to pass on it, for the first part, you don’t have the coiling ring anymore, this means you don’t have any weapons. Not that you’re expecting to get in a fight, but if you do, knowing if your opponent has an artifact seems like a pretty good idea. Plus Willamina can defend herself with her own powers, you cant.

You also think about getting a massage, but still lack money, so you ask Willamina if you could get some spending money. She baps herself on the head and after a few minutes of getting your banking info you’re now 2000 BUX richer, that should pay for pretty much any expense you might have in town.

Willamina: Let me know if you need more.
Willamina: At this point money that small is a drop in the BUCKET
Willamina: Plus like, you’re the main REASON we even have the money soooo.
You: Thanks Will.
You: I think I wanna check out the LIBARBY again
You: Or maybe the COMMUNITY CENTER before going to meet up with Andrea.
Willamina: Sounds good, I’m probably gonna go bother GENA for a bit, we’ve been texting

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No. 1007088 ID: afe7de
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1007088

> Libarby time
You give a call to the massage parlor, but they’re fully booked for the day, so after a moments banter you put away your phone and say your goodbyes for now. The two of you split off and you head to the LIBARBY. It’s as grand as you remember. XANA is at the desk again, typing away on her laptop. She gives you a smile as you enter, but she gets back to typing. You’re not sure if its her makeup or just general vibe but she is fairly cute. Maybe its your hormones being kick started after going so long with out intimacy. You walk up to the unicorn and greet her.

You: Heya Xana, mornin’
Xana: Welcome Cat! How can I help you this morning?

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No. 1007089 ID: 094652

>>1007087
Wanna bet this guy had some skeletons in the closet? You and Willamina certainly do.

>>1007088
"I'm on my daily schedule - investigate where I'm not supposed to, work on saving the world, get laid twice."

To speed things up, act as a page-turner for Callan so you both read a book at a time. It's annoying, but there are few disabilities more debilitating than being dead.
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No. 1007095 ID: e51896

Operation BOND WITH XANA ENOUGH TO POTENTIALLY AWAKEN HER WITHOUT HAVING HER REVEAL OUR SECRET POWER is a go! (B.W.X.E.T.P.A.H.W.H.H.R.O.S.P. for short.) We already know she does not have a power when we brushed our hand over her.


"Well, it's my day off, so I wanted to use this day for stress management, and use my free time to to really get to know the residents of LYST... so... willing to take a lunch break to chat? At least until I am to go to the park with Andrea?

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If she is able to take a break to talk and bond with us:

As you talk to her, use your demon eye amulet to examine her bracelets and other accessories she has, maybe they're artifacts?

offer her your second bag of sweets to start out with, Rex has jerkys now, and I think we still have plenty of sweets in the first bag if Rex wants some later.

She has a sticker of SHOCKER on her laptop, maybe you can talk about how Shocker saved your life on a few occasions, almost like he was your guardian ang- actually just guardian, and was even lovers with your brother Callan at one point, who was also a hero! You look up to him and his heroic deeds sooo much

You can also talk about the Tinker’s Society sticker she has on her laptop, and ask how she is connected to it. Mention how you wanted to be a tinker, but the college you went to only really wanted people who awakened as you couldn't keep up with kin with awakened tinker powers. You're over it though.

ask about her life here on Lyst, her backstory, and what she thinks of other people, such as people in the Ruffled Haunch like Nail, Pazuru, Hyun, Iraphena, and Laverne, as well as other people in town.

Finally, ask if she can have any power, what would it be... assuming she hasn't awakened yet (we already know she hasn't)

MAYBE from there, we can decide to awaken her or not if we find her to be trustworthy enough.
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If she doesn't want to talk or is too busy, perhaps we can probably see if they offer books on meditation maybe we'll find the mysterious MIND AS ONE TECHNIQUE book ... though we'll have to return the book we currently have even though we haven't finished it yet if we decide to check out a book on meditation (maybe we can download it in our COMM later) Figuring out this KARMA thing might be important if Cat dies.

Either that, or take e-learning classes and see if there are any quick 30 minute classes we can take before our date with Andrea. Maybe we'll find something interesting to learn can help with dungeon crawling, like common monsters we may come across.

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When we're done, maybe we'll come across Andrea and Random and Andrea can physically drag us to the park
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No. 1007105 ID: e51896

>>1007095
Actually, forget what I said about the e-learning course on monsters, that might be stress inducing. this day is supposed to be dedicated to lower stress.
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No. 1007108 ID: 0f012d

“I could use a friend!” Direct and friendly.
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No. 1007110 ID: a90ed6

>>1007108
Pretty much this.

If she is too busy to take a break to talk, ask when her days off are. Mention we know we can just talk to her at the Ruffled Haunch, but you'd rather get to know her when she isn't working.
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No. 1007111 ID: 0fae41

Do you want to awaken the power to grant wishes? Because I could really use a wish right now wish right now wish right now.
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No. 1007174 ID: afe7de
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1007174

You: I could use a friend!
Xana: Having trouble with the kin in town? They’re usually friendly?
You: It’s not that, I mean, they are friendly but its like.
You: Things’ve been intense lately and I just want like no stress chill ya know?
You: I heard you worked at the RUFFLED HAUNCH, but I’d rather try to get to know people when they’re not at work
Xana: Well technically I’m at work right now, but I get your point.
Xana: Well not work, this is more like community service.
Xana: It’s quiet and I can share my knowhow.
You: Seems pretty chill
Xana: It is!


The two of you have light banter and discuss likes and dislikes. You give her a once over and see there’s no artifacts. She’s normal still. You briefly talk about TINKERS and share your frustrations, she shares a similar story, trying to get into DONJON U to be a tinker but being denied. She’s trying to take online classes to learn it, but it’s a difficult process.

You: I’m over it now, but wasn’t at the time for a while.
You: At least I can live vicariously through my tinker friend,
Xana: It’s not really the same, I wish I had that kind of ability to be able to just make things
Xana: Doesen’t even need to be something crazy, just MUNDANE TINKERING to make basic useful stuff y’know would be nice
Xana: You ever notice how most kin get TINKER abilities but most are like combat based or have applications toward it
Xana: It’d be nice for someone to just have like… lifestyle applications.


Eventually the conversation reaches a lull. It’s still around 30 minutes to the DATE, so you say your goodbyes and head over to the COMMUNITY CENTER. There are some kin dawdling about as you enter, remnants of the RATIOLATRY GROUP MEETING you think. There’s still no one at the front desk, but you wander in and notice theres a pamphlet on the floor, you pick it up.

RATIOLATRY (THE SYSTEM)
Our premise is simple, there is as high a likelihood of us existing in a simulation. This used to be called SIMULATION THEORY, however upon the advent of THE AWAKENED, an overlay was brought before our very eyes. One like we’ve seen in movies, games, and television. Of course some went insane with this original discovery, whilst others came to terms with it. RATIOLATRY’S name came from a foreign word RATIO for logic, reason, and judgement. LATRY is for the worship of, we worship the system that we exist in, seeking to understand it. In other words, we worship the LOGIC of something we call THE SYSTEM. Unlike other religions, this is less of a blind belief and more of an academic pursuit. Worship through UNDERSTANDING. The idea was posited once by SABA HADLEE, famed founder of the HEROES LEAGUE, he was not a full believer, but his studies were the foundation for our knowledge today.


The rest is kind of rambling, saying that BONDS between others are important. Respect for others doubly so, and that even if this is a simulation, It’s probably impossible to break out of it, so you should live your best life. The back has a note that says if you’ve awakened and discovered something new to feel free to discuss it with other RATIOLATRISTS, sharing this knowledge can lead to enlightenment and potential discoveries of hidden systems. You get the feeling RATIOLATRISTS are more a bunch of really excited nerds from this pamphlet, but propaganda usually paints these things in their own favorable light.
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No. 1007176 ID: afe7de
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1007176

You look up and see ANDREA talking to SOME GUY, he’s short and kind of chubby with an eyepatch and strips of hair that are in a few different colors. You decide to head over and say hello.

???: And that’s why I think the ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM is stupid
Andrea: I can’t say I disagree, but research data seems to indicate
Andrea: that it more or less reflects the ACTUAL desires if you look at psychological analysis
???: But that’s bullshit, why would say, an accountant with a teleporting power
???: Get an hint to cause mass hysteria with their power. It’s stupid.
Andrea: Random, maybe he’s like I dunno secretly a sociopath? Post criminal analysis and interviews have shown that-
Random: Nah, there’s no way to know it wasnt coerced.
Random: Plus, if the system is all knowing is it doing that to GROOM us into that kind of person
Random: Or were we inevitably always going to corrupt with it?


Andrea looks over and gives you a smile, waving you to come closer.

Andrea: This is RANDOM. He’s a chill dude. We were just talking about some specifics of how the SYSTEM works.
Random: The SYSTEM, if you don’t know, is an overlay that a kin sees when they AWAKEN.
Random: And it’s basically what we “Worship” for lack of a better term
Random: Seeking understanding is more the thing but I digress.
Random: What’s your name?


The man sticks out his hand, you take it, shaking it.

You: Cat, new in town.
Random: Nice to meet you Cat Newinton.
Random: Ah, are you the same Cat she’s been faffing about?
Andrea: The same one.
Random: Uh huh.


He eyes you over, taking a walk around you and getting close before going back to his leaning perch. He nods.

You: Uhhh, everything okay there?
Random: Well… at least he smells nice.
Andrea: Yeah because I’m seeking your approval on guys I flirt with.
Random: You should, I have good opinions.
Andrea: Hmmm STRONG opinions maybe? Good? I dunno.

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No. 1007184 ID: e51896

"thanks, I used PINK scented soap today"

Tell Random you heard about him from Ca- a beast kin in town. Ask him about his night work and what it's like.
I think if we want to be friends with him, he would want to have intellectual discussions and theories.

I kind of want to tell him about the time Andrea had x2/x3 high mods as a case study, and how she felt like she traveled to another reality where people were trying to control her body in a civil war, and had even heard voices in her head suggesting her to do stuff, like some kind of interactive group storytelling, and ask in what ways that incident plays into the "simulation", like if we're actually being controlled by outside forces secretly... or if they were just hallucinations.
but maybe we should first whisper or text Andrea to ask permission to talk about that. It's only polite as she might not be comfortable with sharing that.

talk about something we learned from that book we read, like about natural and induced awakening and how it fits in the "simulation". Have a discussion about how how people get powers in different ways, like through trauma or from their environment, through lotteries like from just waking up one day with powers, or genetically like being born from a parent with powers usually awakening at age 8, or induced by an skill book. Wonder if for people who awaken with powers if it could actually be that their dreams are inducing these powers.

And What if all powers are actually induced and there is actually outside forces that is inducing awakenings on people in ways that would fit the narrative best in the "simulation" as he calls it? maybe this might inspire Andrea to mention about what she saw on the news on illegal power capsules from that clinic she went to and how they induce awakening
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No. 1007191 ID: 46d081

I remember there was a note that listed MONDAY at 1PM on the outskirts of town with some gibberish text on it. We already took a picture of it, but I'm wondering if that note is still there or if it was taken down. I wonder if using our demon eye amulet on the text will translate that gibberish for us, whether it be on our comm, or physically here.

Ask Andrea who runs the desk here, it always seems to be empty.
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No. 1007194 ID: 71201a

>>1007176
>He eyes you over, taking a walk around you and getting close before going back to his leaning perch. He nods.

Probably has an awakened power, or he has an artifact (his eyepatch?) that was scanning us or something. Probably the former considering he is a worshipper.

He's most likely an observant fellow, so lets not scan him with our awakened power or use our amulet to scan him. He might get suspicious.

https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#995011

I feel from here we can ask specific things such as, who founded RATIOLATRY? How did it form 50 years ago considering people started awakening 40 years ago? How did they come to find out about the system 50 years ago?

And you heard of a group forming from RATIOLATRY which worship something called [THE BOX] theory that spun off from [THE SYSTEM], something about what lies outside of the system? but you couldn't find much info about it online as theres been accidents related to that group.
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No. 1007205 ID: 0fae41

Did you sense any powers when you shook hands?
Worship's a funny word indeed, especially if it's so ominous. Does the System ever talk back to you? Does it ever deal out punishments, or only achievements?
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No. 1007210 ID: afa6f6

>>1007194
>>He's most likely an observant fellow, so lets not scan him with our awakened power or use our amulet to scan him. He might get suspicious.

Why not, Scanning is the power we've been telling everyone we have anyway. Might as well spread it around. That only makes the deception more believeable.

Ask him about what he was talking about before, are there a lot of people who get achievement hints for things that are out of character or violent?
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No. 1007221 ID: 2f2bf5

That reminds me, wasn't Flicker from the PABE segment given achievement hints that she found disturbing, one of the hints being to give people seizures with her light powers or something?
It makes me wonder what the implications could be for Flicker's future if what Andrea said about a person's inner desires in relation to what a person's achievements could be is true...

"Anyway, sorry for inturrupting your conversation, mind if I listen in or jump in the conversation?"
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No. 1007233 ID: afa6f6

>>1007221
The theory im backing, based one what we know about angels and how they attack awakened people, and how Awakenings seem to happen a bit before they show up, its that the System, if there is such a thing, is trying to get the awakened people as combat ready and used to/capable of violence as possible before they show up. Its possible that people with already explicitly combat focused powers may not get such incongruous hints because theyre already set up to be combatants, or they just dont notices for the same reason. It might just stick out more for the people with non-combat powers, because it requires them to be much more creative and vicious with their usage.
The fact that what we've seen of Cat's and Willamina's achievements not being like that kind of gave me the idea. Cat's power doesn't need to be combat capable because he makes OTHERS combat capable, and Will's is already that way so the achievements seem less weird.
Or, It could be that people that Cat awakens just dont have that problem because theyre not part of the system that way? Maybe?
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No. 1007235 ID: 094652

Occam's Razor: The demon overlord responsible for giving Faunus superpowers is an asshole.
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No. 1007254 ID: e51896

I think I'm personally on team "don't scan him", only because of Tony's warnings earlier about our actions when we scanned him and how other kin might not appreciate what we are doing. Willamina's mother Nicky is already suspicious of us when we did that to her. Plus, Cat did start to worry that maybe even if he is lying about his powers by by lying that it is to scan people, the story of scanning in itself might also be dangerous if the wrong people found out especially since we implied we improved it when at Iraphena's place.

Also, if too many Kin found out our powers is to scan people, they might worry we may scan them in conversations and invade their privacy and might be hesitant to hang out with us making bonding a lot more harder.


Plus us scanning him might be seen as very rude if Random does have methods of finding out if Cat is using his powers to scan him if he wants to keep things private.

And the way he was looking at us, and with how interesting that eyepatch looks, I feel he does have methods to know if Cat is scanning him.

If we do scan Random, probably only scan him when he is focused on Andrea when they're talking, maybe the sunglasses will even help conceal his emotions and where he is looking. But even then, I'm hesitant. (I don't think we need to touch him to scan him for powers anymore since we upgraded our power to work at 1m) At most, we can ask Andrea if he has powers after we're done talking with him in our attempt to make friends with him.
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No. 1007265 ID: afa6f6

That is a much better reason not to, but, if were worried about his reaction, we could just ask him if hes okay with it, and then not do it if he isnt.
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No. 1007275 ID: 5ba456

>>1007233
>>1007235
I'm not sure these theories actually conflict. I mean, if the idea is to give everyone powers in order to make the fight for demon king more interesting, making them better at combat seems like a clear goal. And demons being assholes is like, a given.
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No. 1007278 ID: 357dad

>>1007265
Hmm... my personal thoughts right now is that we know Cat has some kind of weird ability that is blocking people from seeing certain aspects about him (like Iraphena's not being able to predict Cat's actions, or Liminal not seeing his artifacts with his glass scanner). I personally want to take advantage of Cat's weird ability and keep our cards close to our chest as much as we can from strangers, especially since Cat already asked Iraphena not to spread information about his "scanning ability" around.

Random is a complete stranger to us, we dont really know much about him except he is opinionated (inturrupted Andrea when she tried to counter argument him and andrea said he has strong opinions) runs a night business Cannie works for, leads this small group of RATIOLATRY members (not sure what alliance RATIOLATRY is yet), and apparently Andrea relies on him for his approval for people she is dating. We're not too sure what his motives are or what he might do if we told him or asked if we can scan him just yet.

That said, I kind of want to get to know the man and try to form a bond with him if possible before we decide about asking to scan him or not.

Another idea: we can ask if everyone in the RATIOLATRY group is an awakened, and from there, maybe he might reveal if he's awakened or not and what it might be. Otherwise, we can ask Andrea later
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No. 1007280 ID: 50af53

If we really wanted to know the power we could also just ask? It won't be a sure way to tell what he's got but most the time people seem pretty proud of their powers.

Didn't we also get the ability to use the scan ability at range in hopes it would be stealthier? I can't remember if we grabbed that or not.
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No. 1007281 ID: 96c896

If we're worried about him having some kind of scanning ability just ask him.
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No. 1007293 ID: 5c3c5f

"You were staring at me pretty hard there, was that an ultra cool awakened power you were doing?"
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No. 1007301 ID: a2493c

>>1007176
you know just building off the discussion, what if it's not that thought through? It seems like whoever "designed" the system was more designing it for branching paths. Achievements don't seem to be fully tied to a core personality trait, with sociopathic and socially beneficial actions being kinda represented in equal-measure.

If we assume that this is a designed system, it seems like what a nerd would put together in an afternoon to account for player choice in a video game, more to encourage playing with the systems they've invented in new ways than as encouragement to be evil or good in any real sense.

Basically, whatever thought went into achievements couldn't have been founded on ANY morality except as it relates to the consequences of your superpower.
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No. 1007306 ID: afe7de
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1007306

You: Uhh, You were staring pretty hard there for a sec, you using a power?
Random: Me? Nah. Just trying to size you up, you could probably take me in a fight if it came down to it.
Random: Maybe not if I used my POWER, but y’know.


> Build up the lie
You’re already exposed, no real reason to hide it at this point, might as well keep up with the scan lie to build up a rapport if they have powers.

You: Oh, you have one? I’ve got one too, but it’s kind of uhhh, unique.
Andrea: OH?
You: Yeah, like I can touch you and tell if you’ve got a power.
You: I don’t really want to be a human metal detector though.
Random: Huh, that’s really specific. I guess the achievements are like scan x kin or whatever.
You: Basically.
Andrea: So that’s what NICKY was talking about, she was worried you were MIND CONTROLLING the KIN around town or something
You: Uh, whoops, yeah, not doing that.
Random: Here, do me, see what it says, I mean you already know I have one but you never know.
You: Yeah uh sure.


You grab his hand and scan him, you’re kind of glad he’s being reasonable and didn't assume you automatically scanned him when you shook his hand.

LEVEL [4] ANTIGRAVITY AURA
COST [8 ENERGY]
UPGRADE?


You take another look at him, using your DEA to see if you spot anything, it doesn't look like he’s wearing any artifacts, and the eye-patch is normal, a bit WANOMAY-ISH if you ask yourself. You glaze over the prompt for a moment before responding.
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No. 1007308 ID: afe7de
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1007308

You: Yeah, you’ve got a power, mind if I ask what it is?
Random: Yeah, I can basically make a space as if it was a vacuum, like no gravity.
Random: I make some money by making this place an anti-grav chamber sometimes.
Random: She’s got one too, though its more a BANE towards her existence then anything.
You: I think Adrianna mentioned something about that, but like, is it okay to just volunteer that info away
Random: She doesen’t mind it!
Andrea: I actually do RANDAL, it’s not exactly a secret but y’know
Random: I’m sure he’ll be fine.
Andrea: I just have basically infinite stamina and cant sleep, that’s the power, big whoop.
You: And that’s why your sex drive is crazy?
Andrea: I really don’t have much else to do, exercising does only enough up to a point.
Random: Well we’re all weirdies under the SYSTEM after all.
You: speaking of that, I read a thing that said the religion was founded like 50 years ago, but awakened came in 40, how?
Random: It used to be called SIMULATION THEORY, but the believers of that converted.
Random: SABA HADLEE technically founded the school of thought in a book, and that became kind of the founding text.
Random: He called it “[UNDERSTANDING] OUR WORLD” if you wanna read it, it has some cool insights.
You: And what’s this [THE BOX] stuff I read about.
Random: We don’t talk about that here.


His attitude does a complete 180, he’s extremely serious in that moment. You feel slightly threatned by his presence in that moment, but a few seconds later he’s back to normal. Andrea’s normally aloof attitude kind of slides off for a moment as she tries to shift the conversation topic.

Andrea: Aaaaanyway, glad you two got to meet, you hear about what his job is? Go on Random, tell him.
Random: Oh yeah, I work at a coroners, I scoop out eyeballs from corpses for eye transplants.
Random: Gruesome job really.
Random: But the turnover rate is so high that the pay is good enough to stay.
You: Oh yeah I think Can- I mean a Beast-Kin I know mentioned that.
Random: Cannie? Yeah, we work together.
Random: We’re also in the FIGHT CLUB.
Random: If ya need work we’re always looking for new blood.
Random: It’s 4 days on, 3 days off, 4 hour days on SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY.
Random: You can work longer hours, thats usually requested, but I wouldn’t,
Random: getting desensitized to that kinda thing can usually mess with your head.
You: Yeah uh, thanks, I’ll think about it.
Andrea: Well, pleasure as always Random now shoo, shoo, go on.
Random: Yeah yeah, have fun with your new boytoy or whatever, maybe this one will last longer than a day.
Andrea: HEY! Don’t scare him… please.
Random: Hit me up if you want to talk shop, I probably know loads more then you do about the whole powers thing.


Random walks off, leaving the two of you near a table with some snacks and drinks, you go to reach over to one when ANDREA baps it out of your hand, you give a confused look to her. You also take an actual look at her instead of glazing over, she’s got her ears in a bow on top of her head, it’s kind of cute, but also makes you question if they’re being crushed by the bow or something. She’s also wearing a shirt that says REAL GOOD BUTTF*CKER, this feels very on brand. You’re not sure what it’s from.

Andrea: Nah, Nah, Nah, I made us a picnic! No early samples!
You: Oh, thanks!
Andrea: And uh, sorry about him, we’re just uhhh really familiar, he rambles on and on
Andrea: And can be kind of assholish.
Andrea: But enough of that!
Andrea: It’s almost time we were supposed to meet anyway, need to do anything before we start the date?
Andrea: Or Uh, I guess we can keep talking to Random if you want um…

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No. 1007317 ID: e51896

Well, I can think of one thing to do before we leave... *Hugs/kisses Andrea*

She doesn't wanna talk about Random right now, so get goin. (At most, ask for Random's number from her, but thats it)

On the way to the picnic, maybe we should mention how she probably shouldn't let people interrupt her counter arguments in a debate like that one and be more assertive when it comes to stuff like that, you think she actually had a really good point there about achievement hints in relationship to a person's psyche when talking to Random, and would have like to have heard what she was going to say before he interrupted her. You think she has really good ideas, you just think she should speak up more and not let people interrupt her, because otherwise, her ideas might stay locked up to never enlighten people and waste away.

On the way to the park, maybe we'll come across something or someone interesting...
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No. 1007318 ID: 094652

"You're cute when you're exhausted."

Immediately walk out and let Andrea follow you.
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No. 1007320 ID: ca86a5

Show her your complete Plantimals Mango collection on your COMM on the way to the park

And then walk into a pole as you're both paying too much attention on the Mango.
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No. 1007324 ID: ce39da

Note to self; RANDOM would likely be super interested in Saba's extended texts we just received, and there are probably loads of puzzles and traps his ANTIGRAVITY AURA power straight up invalidates.

"Hey, Random, you mentioned Saba himself wasn't a true believer? Why do you think that was? That is, did he come to a different conclusion than your founders?"
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No. 1007328 ID: 0b9edb

Random probably knows less than he thinks, but it would be useful to hear what the public understanding of powers is. For now though, let’s go have a picnic. No rush to get there!
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No. 1007331 ID: e51896

Wanted to add, I think it'll be pretty funny if we somehow manage to give Andrea a really good time, that she completely forgets to have sex with us during the date. Maybe we can make that our short term goal? It'd be a goal that has no consequences in failing at and more of a fun thing to try to accomplish.

Also, use your DEA on her bow, just for fun.
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No. 1007339 ID: a2493c

>>1007308
eh, we lived in the city, "asshole" was the default flavor, even the nice ones slotted into the "funny asshole" category, lol.
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No. 1007346 ID: 78c706

Game plan: all of our attention during this date should be solely on Andrea, dont get distracted by other things or kins or our COMM. all duscussions should be about her. Poor girl wants attention.

Tell her you want to see her stamina in action by having a race with her to the park for our picnic!


>>1007324
Random already left.
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No. 1007358 ID: ce14e6

Date starts now. That means don't go off to chat to Random.
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No. 1007363 ID: afe7de
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1007363

You decide to bother Random later, you can just get his contact info from Andrea if you really want to talk to him. You instead give Andrea a big old hug and a firm pat on the butt to help calm her nerves. She seems less frazzled now and grips you a little tightly, sniffing kind of deeply before letting go.

You: I lived in the city for a while, “asshole” was the default flavor
You: Even the nice ones slotted into the “funny asshole” category.
You: But anyway, you’re kinda cute when you’re frazzled, c’mon, lets go!
Andrea: Buh, haha, yeah, lets!
You: Oh yeah, I got this collection of a MANGO I read a long time ago, it’s called PLANTIMALS and-
Andrea: You watch the Wanomay? Its pretty good!
Andrea: Me and GENA watched it last night and-


You’re both briefly interrupted by two equally spaced poles that appear out of nowhere and clip the both of you. After your daze wears off you hear the familiar cackling of KAZU as you wander off. You look back, yep, it’s two light poles that were placed very close to each other. Why they were put there when one would suffice you might never know. The train of thought is lost and you notice ANDREA has at some point picked up a backpack that pings your DEA.

HANDY PACK VERSION II - a backpack designed after a similar Faunus brand with minor inter-spatial properties. Reduces the weight by half and increases the storage space inside by about 1.25x.
(DEA - This is a mass produced model based off of a similar design that can be found in certain dungeons)


She must have your lunch goods in there, you suppose it’s not all that weird for her to have a minor artifact like this since she has loads of money. You can tell that for some reason Andrea is a little nervous. You’d imagine she’s done this kind of thing before, and that she was fairly confident in her advances the other day, so you wonder if somethings wrong.
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No. 1007364 ID: afe7de
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1007364

You: Hey Andrea, you okay? You seem uh… A bit skittish.
Andrea: Huh? I’m fine, totally fine, hahaha, very fine, definitely not because I haven't been on a date date in forever, nope.
You: Ah, so this is a DATE and not just a hookup huh?
Andrea: Uhhhh did I say that hahahahahaah.
You: By the way, why did you let him interrupt you like that?
Andrea: who? Random?
You: Yeah, you had a good point about achievement hints and their psyche, I wanted to hear about it.
Andrea: Oh that? It’s just my dumb speculation, Im not that smart so it’s probably not that good.
You: I still wanna hear it.
Andrea: Well basically its my theory that kin that get those prompts are typically kin that just need a minor push
Andrea: Powers and the system are basically just that push, you see it in normal interactions
Andrea: The invention of weapons, etc. Power corrupts.
Andrea: This is more like… incentive?
You: Hm, well I certainly know there are a few that power doesn’t corrupt
Andrea: Yeah, well there are exceptions of course, but not everyone’s a beacon of morality.
Andrea: If I believed everyone was good then I probably wouldn’t have become a cop.


As you get her talking and show interest she seems to be completely back to normal. You assume she was nervous you’d treat her different after meeting Random. Andrea is taking you to a specific location in the forest for your date, you’ve got some time before you get there, what do you talk about on your way?

A. What does dating mean to Andrea
B. Reveal your true power
C. Mango and Wanomay
D. Other (user suggestion)

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No. 1007366 ID: 96c896

>>1007363
>poles
Make a mental note to check back tomorrow to see if those are still there.

>>1007364
>cheevos are a push
Yes... that makes sense. Pushing people into using their powers in impactful ways, whether it be for evil or good. Whoever's behind the System might have some interest in brewing drama and action. (because that's how Karma is generated...)

Also, C.
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No. 1007367 ID: ce14e6

Let's not start too heavy. C (Mango and Wanomay), then once you're used to each other and relaxed you can move to heavier topics if you want.
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No. 1007370 ID: afa6f6

>>1007364
C. Mango and Wanomay
and
D: Lets talk about food. She put this picnic together, did she cook it all herself? What kind of food does she like, etc?
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No. 1007371 ID: 094652

D) "So... I found a ghost."
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No. 1007372 ID: ce39da

>>1007371
Ooh, as slow-rolling heavier topics go, this actually seems like a good one to start with, as it can still be played off as innocent and unrelated to any theoretical nonsense.
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No. 1007379 ID: e51896

C.

and lets channel Cat's inner dork

"Wait a minute... I just realized what you said... THERE'S A WANOMAY OF PLANTIMALS NOW?!"

(Cat doesn't know because throughout his years living in the city since the incident, he never had cable or internet connection. He just read the mango many years before the Wanomay adaption came out.)

We can also talk about what else she watched yesterday night. we saw brain worms and became a fan, but fell asleep during Caesar's Kitchen
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No. 1007385 ID: 0fae41

A, or C. Failing to keep up with her stamina's a matter of when, not if, so is she looking to enjoy just the short term benefits of dating? Does she tend to avoid repeat dates?
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No. 1007386 ID: e51896

I actually had an idea of how we can reveal our power if sex happens, we can upgrade her during sex, and maybe her upgrade is that she can give other people she touches stamina, enough for Cat to keep up with her.

Though as I said previously, my goal is to give Andrea a genuinely great time during our date that she forgets about having sex with Cat, and we reveal our power after or towards the end of date, or middle of our date, depending how things goes.
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No. 1007394 ID: afa6f6

I dont think changing a part of another person fundamentally, as a surprise, is something we should do, or that it would go over well.
Andrea is cool definitely in the top three coolest people we've met in town so far. We should just talk about it honestly when the time seems right.
After that, we can ask if she wants us to try mutating her ability or what.
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No. 1007478 ID: afe7de
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> Upgrade during sex
You really would rather not. You’ve been doing a pretty good job of only consensually powering up kin. You think you’re going to keep that up for now. Plus you just want to be honest with Andrea if it does come down to it, she’s one of the top 3 people you’ve met in the city after all.

> Talk about MANGO and WANOMAY
You decide to have a small conversation about various shows and Wano comics you’ve read. It’s been a while for you since You’ve kept up with recent stuff, so you’re just into old school things like MOBILE STEED CALVARY: FOR GREAT JOUSTICE. You talk about how cool it is that they all pilot horse mecha and nerd out a bit about how the horse is the most mechanically sound shape in that setting which is why they’re used for everything.

Andrea on the other hand thinks its incredibly dumb, they’d only be useful for combat and carrying stuff, not for mining operations or anything that could happen in space. It’s a dumb and lighthearted conversation which is kind of what you’ve been needing. The convo eventually bumps back to PLANTIMALS, you talk about how you read it once as a kid and thought it’d be nice to reread it.

Andrea: You know there’s a WANOMAY now right?
You: Wait… THERE’S A WANOMAY OF PLANTIMALS NOW?!
Andrea: YEAH!
You: Well fuck I should download it before the trip
Andrea: Trip?
You: Ah, we can talk about it later, was going to be something I was going to bring up anyway.


Andrea shares one of her favorite WANOMAY, GLUTES AND GLORY, you havent heard of it but its a show where the characters fight using their rumps and rears. Some characters can do mountain shattering techniques with just their butts and thighs, it’s quite impressive. You haven’t heard of it but it sounds absurd in the way that only WANOMAY can usually be. She says it’s the prequel to another show BUSTS AND BEAUTIES which you have heard of, you didnt realize it but they’re similar concepts, only this one focuses on BREASTS and CHESTS. There’s the fabled FLATLANDS and BUSTOPIA that battle it out over which is better, flat chests or bountiful ones. You have to admit you cried in a few scenes because they somehow wrapped a pretty deep and fulfilling character arc in it. You also talk about BRAIN WORMS, you’ve got the hat on, you’ve been a fan of the series for a while even if there are some PROBLEMATIC and PLOT HOLEY problems with it. Andrea agrees, she just saw the 5th one and shares her mixed review.

> Food talk
You: So what’re we eating?
Andrea: It’s a surprise!
Andrea: Wait you’re not allergic to anything are you?
You: Nah, used to be to pollen but I outgrew it.
Andrea: Good, great even!
You: You make it yourself?
Andrea: I uhh… yes. But I know how to cook!
Andrea: I’ve been up a lot and I consume more energy so I need to eat more than other kin.
You: Well I’m looking forward to it then!

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Eventually you start to come to an upwards climb, its only a little bit of a hike and you’ve been walking for about 20 minutes before you come up to a clearing. There’s a very small ledge that looks over what appears to be a lake in about 5 minutes of walking distance. To the side there are two trees side by side, a few stumps at sitting height, a single turned over log, and many pleasant smelling flowers. You bend over and sniff a few. You’re in a good mood today so you pop one over your ear in your hair. Andrea’s taking stuff out of her bag, there’s some drinks, some stami-liquors, a few stacked boxes that are neatly tied, what appears to be a big bundle of rope of some kind, some blankets, and a couple other things you can’t see. She really squeezed all the room she could out of that bag.

You help her get all the stuff set up. The ropes were a HAMMOCK that she places between the two trees. She puts the blanket under the shade of the two trees, and eventually you have a nice resting spot. The area is actually cooler than you expected and the view from this particular spot is nice.

Andrea: I like to come here sometimes
Andrea: It’s really pretty at night too, not many kin come by this way because the lake is so close and they miss it.
Andrea: Though there’s this DEER that likes to pop by and sit near us,
Andrea: so if you see her don’t freak out or anything, she’s a friend!
You: Wow, you put in a lot of effort for this
You: I uh, wasn’t expecting this.
Andrea: Well its like… you know, a date. I gotta show off my good points.
Andrea: I cant just like. Uh…
Andrea: This is gonna sound stupid but like-
You: What, no, I promise I won’t think it’s stupid, I like talking with you
Andrea: I dunno, it’s really dumb
Andrea: But uhhh. So like. Uh. It’s like. There’s been a shift in LYST since you came.
Andrea: Like stuff’s going in motion when it’s been relatively still for so long.
Andrea: And like. I like you, so-
Andrea: And my INTUITION is just SCREAMING at me that my feelings are important and I should uh try one more time
Andrea: Ah! Im babbling! Here have some of this, its my homemade potato and carrot pot-pie!
Andrea: I also have some sammies here with some real good JUICY REDS in em.


The food is actually pretty good. You weren’t going in with low expectations but you were still pleasantly surprised. There’s this really savory sauce that she put on top of the sandwiches that feels pretty good on your tongue. She gives you some YELLOW-ORANGE JUICE, it’s fresh and still kind of cold which really hits the spot on this really hot day. You take off your over shirt just to cool off a little. Andrea’s also taken off her top and is in a SPORTS BRA, you look a little closer and think you see tiny rabbits fucking on them. You notice piled along with the other stuff in the bag there’s another box, it looks like a board game of some kind, there’s a few birds floating by, their occasional cooing adding to the ambiance. This is more relaxing then you imagined, even though you’re both pretty sweaty from the heat, though Andrea seems to be sweatier from nerves then anything. What happens next on the date?

A. Play a board game with Andrea
B. Go for a skinny dip in the lake
C. Cuddle in the hammock and talk feelings
D. Reveal your power and invite her on the trip
E. [USER SUGGESTION]
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No. 1007481 ID: 6519cb

C
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No. 1007482 ID: 96c896

>>1007479
C. Make sure you're on the same table.
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No. 1007487 ID: e51896

Leaning more towards A since I'd think it would make more sense to play a board game before we rest on the hammock. Have a fun time with her to make her happier before we cuddle.

Though I'm fine with C too
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No. 1007493 ID: eaa5e7

Futilely attempt to play the board game while cuddling in the hammock.

When it inevitably fails, talk feelings or make out. Whichever feels more appropriate.
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No. 1007496 ID: ce39da

She brought a board game, and she brought a hammock - I would be loath to waste either.

Ask if there's time for both with change; if so, do A. If not, skip ahead to C. The latter seems like a good, semi-heavy discussion you can segue into D from.
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No. 1007497 ID: ca4f24

A, The game she brought is SORRY FORGIVE ME
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No. 1007500 ID: c68cde

B or C.
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No. 1007530 ID: 28a3cf

C. Andrea clearly has some stuff she wants to talk about, so let's give her a chance to do that.
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No. 1007548 ID: 094652

A) She brought her edition of "Paw of Prophecy", a modular card game adventure. Cards are laid out on a map and the player moves their game piece on these cards to reveal events and treasure. The gimmick is that the Game Master decides how the player performs skill checks - video games, board games, duck-duck-goose, tag, old maid, all kinds of games can fit into the narrative.

Andrea will likely choose sex challenges.
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No. 1007553 ID: 89e85a

A
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No. 1007562 ID: afe7de
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> Cuddle and Board game
The two of you finish up what you’re eating and feel satisfied. If you want more there’s still some left, but she closes the lids and slides them over, grabbing the small box and motioning for you to join her on the hammock. You do so, Andrea kind of nuzzling in under you as you get on first. You were a bit worried it’d be too hot for your bods to touch, but even though you’re both sweating, her fur insulates the heat enough that its just a normal level of comfort, not even all that sticky really. You’ve been relaxing for a little while and the sun is slowly moving on the horizon. The box she pulls out is a board game called FORGIVE ME. It’s an icebreaker game with a bunch of cards that involves choosing between two things and asking the other player if they would FORGIVE YOU for doing that.

Andrea: I’ll go first. Oh goddess these two are terrible. Uhhhhhhhh.
Andrea: You catch me taking a dump on your carpet, do you forgive me.
You: PFFF Hahahahaa, WHAT?
Andrea: You heard the card!
You: Uhhhh I dunno, probably if you cleaned it up.
Andrea: I like to imagine it was either out of spite or because I was locked in the house like that THE SAMS game.
You: So you’re saying you wouldn’t clean it up?
Andrea: Probably not.
You: Then No I don’t forgive you.
Andrea: Damn.
You: Okay, my turn, lets see.


You see two options but there’s one that sticks out to you. So you ask that one since it kind of actually did happen.

You: I hit on your twin sister thinking it was you, do you forgive me?
Andrea: PAH, yeah, of course, we look too much alike, specially in our cop gear.
Andrea: Wait, are you asking cause this DID happen or?
You: I uhhh, umm, it’s what it says on the card, but uhh, yeah it did.
Andrea: HAH, nice one ya dingus.
Andrea: My turn, I bought you a WHITE CHOCOLATE cupcake for your birth instead of a VANILLA one
Andrea: You ate it thinking it was VANILLA, do you forgive me?

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She’s giving you the biggest of puppy dog eyes, which kind of works given her huge black eyes. This one’s pretty innocuous, so you answer truthfully.

You: Yeah, it’s my fault I didn’t ask anyway, no reason to get pupset.
Andrea: *snicker* you part dog or something, oh right, you are, hahahah.
You: Seemed like you had a thing you wanted to talk about?
Andrea: Oh, yeah, it’s uh… FEELINGZ, so I get if you don’t want to uh.
You: Sure, we’re already snuggling, seems appropriate.


She kind of nuzzles in deeper and looks at you.

Andrea: I kind of uhh, have a weird track record with dudes.
You: What do you mean?
Andrea: Like uhhh, I’m intimidating. Too strong, too much stamina, a cop, too much money.
Andrea: So guys get weird with me.
Andrea: I’m mostly into dudes romantically, but like none really like me that way after getting to know me.
Andrea: I’m not saying this to guilt you, just.
Andrea: I like you is all, I thought I wanted a quick fuck but then like we got high and you treated me like a person
Andrea: Like how the girls do and it made me nostalgic.
You: Ah, so you’re worried I’m going to treat you different after sex?
Andrea: Basically. Then you’d just be another potential fuck buddy and I’d still be lonely.
Andrea: I’m a hopeless romantic that has to settle with just sex.
You: You ever try those online dating apps or sites?
Andrea: *raspberry noise*
Andrea: Those suuuuck, long distance suuuucks, commuting across the planet for that suuuucks
Andrea: I have the money for it but like, they never last very long for me because I’m an in person kinda gal.
Andrea: And the few I met overseas are MONOGAMOUS, and I’m not down with that backwards train.
Andrea: I just would rather you know in the beginning what I would like from this
Andrea: And if you’re not looking for that right now can you tell me?
Andrea: I can’t just sleep away the depression, so the earlier I dash my hopes on that the better.
Andrea: I hope I’m not ruining the date.
You: No, it’s nice to get this out in the open I think.
Andrea: We can keep playing if you want, we haven't finished the first date even.


You think on this for a moment, you’re into all kinds of kin, and ANDREA seems pretty great from a lot of fronts, there’s also WILLAMINA, though you’re not sure what she’s looking for in a relationship yet, or even if she wants one and just wants a friend and casual sex. You could always just go for the casual sex with ANDREA, but you can tell she wants more emotional depth to a relationship. Do you even WANT a relationship? You know that you DEFINITELY want BONDS, genuine ones. And you hope regardless that ANDREA can become one.

You think she’d like a response to her question, but you can avoid answering, hold off, or reply at any time. Please also suggest some wacky, serious, or sexual questions (and answers if you feel so inclined) to be given to either ANDREA or CAT. You can also suggest personal questions to ask in between rounds of the game.
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No. 1007564 ID: 96c896

>>1007563
Oh, a serious date thing? Yeah alright. Uh, just, there's a lot to do related to this vacation thing so you're not sure how much time you can dedicate to her.

Did you check her powers yet to see how you can upgrade them? I wonder if there's some hidden potential we can unlock to make her something more than an endurance fighter.
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No. 1007565 ID: afe7de

>>1007564
You never have gotten prompts as to HOW to upgrade an ability just that you can make the level go up for a cost. There's a chance for MUTATIONS, but you only ever got the one on roach.

For reference, her costs were:

Level [1] Sleepless
Unable to Upgrade.

Level [3] Vigor
Cost [3 Energy]
Upgrade?

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No. 1007566 ID: afa6f6

>>1007563
Huh, I dont think Cat is really sure one way or the other about a serious relationship right now, but he'd be open to the idea, and I dont think any of the things she mentioned would bother him.
Cat should suggest they continue the date and feel things out, and see if she still feels the same way by the end of the day, and they'll go from there, one day at a time. But that he likes her and wouldn't mind seeing where it goes, just that there's a lot of changes happening recently so things could get chaotic. Andrea seems like shes really got her life together and stable right now, and well, we're probably going to decidedly NOT be that for a good while. We can explain more about that near the end of the date.

Speaking of conversations we're going to have to have, I think it might help to spread that out a bit throughout the night. Im thinking we start with Willamina wanting to start a company, like, an anti hero company(hmm, gotta write that down, Anti-hero company), and the dungeon under the mansion and that invitation, and second go over Cat's power secret maybe the whole ghost brother thing, and then if that goes over well, we can think about the whole end of the world thing. If its not a necessary explanation for the other stuff, we might save that last one for when everyone's together.
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No. 1007567 ID: e51896

hmm... before I wanna answer Andrea's question, I kind of want to know a little bit about Cat's Wingkin Ex-Girlfriend. Why'd she break up with him? Or was it Cat who broke up with her? How did the heartbreak effect Cat? What was Cat looking for from that date? Things like that to consider. (DON'T talk to Andrea about Cat's ex, it is always rude to talk about one's ex during a date. Just think about her for a bit and how it effected him back then)

As for personal questions, Maybe Cat can ask about something that was plaguing his mind yesterday, something about how a beastkin last night (he don't wanna say Cannie's name, he's still hurt about her) calling him a parasite. Maybe even though he knows he is taking steps to not be one, he still has his fears about becoming one, and how he doesn't want to take advantage of Andrea like ask for her money like she offered yesterday, or use her just for sex and want to treat her like a person. Really, Cat doesn't want to take advantage of anyone.
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No. 1007569 ID: f8fa51

First off, we've already established monogamy is an aberration here and Andrea isn't here for it. So we don't need to think in terms of who we like "best".

Do we want a relationship? Yes, absolutely I think we're looking for a relationship. With Andrea? Tentatively yes, but keep in mind this is your first date. She seems really cool, and you're seeing sides of her on this date that you haven't seen yet, but what you've seen is good.

But there's something else she needs to know. As she's noticed, there's something major up with you, and you're still tossing up how to tell her. But you're definitely going to be travelling soon, busy, and you don't know when or if it'll be over. That may be a good time to segue into some or all of the details, but even if you don't tell her in detail yet, she needs to know that much if she's going to shoot for a relationship.
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No. 1007570 ID: 96c896

>>1007565
Oh.

Well, she said she's very strong... how strong? Has she tried sparring with Cannie?
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No. 1007572 ID: 357e90

A serious relationship would be amazing, honestly. Cat craves anything that can bring normalcy right now.
However, we have baggage. Our life will soon be crazy and dangerous.
Finish the game, but then tell her you've been hiding your true power. You wanted to tell her about it anyway, but if we're gonna be in a relationship with her, she deserves to know going in.
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No. 1007576 ID: ce39da

"Honestly, if anyone's worried about things getting weird between us, it's me. You're... not wrong about my arrival being special, even if most of what I learned about my part in it came after I moved out here to Lyst..."

If we're slow-rolling topics, start with Willamina's inheritance, possibly including the dungeon.

"By the way, I hope you're not resenting those MONOGAMOUS people you mentioned - I mean, it's not my cup of tea, either, but I get how the idea of taking a vow to dedicate your EVERYTHING to a single partner can be beautiful in its own way, as long as you aren't forcing other people to do the same."
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No. 1007581 ID: f3d9ed

"I stole your clothes while you were out skinny dipping and you're miles from home. Do you forgive me?"
Either Cat or Andrea asks that question during the game. I can't decide.
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No. 1007594 ID: 4ae8e7

I push you off a cliff for an achievement. Do you forgive me?
I leave cookie dough in your hot car and it explodes, and now the smell is everywhere. Do you forgive me?
A bond is fine too.
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> Your Ex
You remember your first REAL ex, the one you couldn't get out of your head. She was a wing-kin, passionate, a party animal even. Being near her was like a drug, and she was so soft. And then there was the actual HARD drugs. Honestly if you hadn’t ended up in the hospital you probably would have stuck with her for better or worse. Apparently she’s a popular indie musician back in DONJON now. You still have moments where you look up her social media and think about messaging her. All it would take is just that one message and you’re sure she’d take you back into that lifestyle. It wouldn’t be the same of course, but the temptation never leaves the edges of your thoughts.

You shake your head from your reverie, no, you don’t want to be like them. Don’t want THAT kind of stress again. What she did broke not just your heart but you too in some ways. NIPHA really helped you get out of that slump, heavens, if she wasn’t there you’d probably be in that dark- You shake your head again. Andrea’s looking at you quizzically and you can sense a hint of concern.

You: Sorry, just reminiscing.
Andrea: About what?
You: A past life? One that was only a few years ago?
You: Sigh.
You: I think, yeah I’m looking for a relationship, something normal


She perks up at that, she’s trying really hard to not look excited by that but you can tell that’s what she wanted to hear.

You: But uhh, I’ve got baggage, and I’m also worried things could get weird between us because of it.
Andrea: I dunno, I’m pretty weeeird
Andrea: I did that whole high mod test thing remember
You: Yeah, but uh, let’s keep the date going.
You: Feel things out, see if we really click ya know?
Andrea: Sure, Sure! Yes!
Andrea: Honestly I’m just relieved you even said you were slightly interested.
You: Alright, my turn.
You: I push you off a cliff for an ACHIEVEMENT. Do you forgive me?
Andrea: How big a cliff we talking here? Cause that cliff is tiny.
You: Lets assume its a big cliff? Maybe there’s water at the bottom?
Andrea: Easy forgive, ACHIEVEMENTS are hard to even come by and there’s so many ways to survive that
Andrea: My turn, I stole your clothes while you were out skinny dipping and you’re miles from home. Do you forgive me?
You: Hmm
You: Hmmmmmmm
Andrea: Cmoonnn its just clothes, plus most of us are okay with casual nudity
You: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
You: Nope, I dont. In my fictional scenario you left me with nothing in the middle of the woods
You: That’s fucked.
Andrea: Dang. Tough crowd. I was gonna do it too.


You sweat a little bit more at that, good thing you replied no to that or SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE DONE THAT. You take that lull in the game and pop another question at her.

You: So you said you were strong? Like how strong?
Andrea: Well, if we had a scale of ATHLETIC to POWERFUL I would be somewhere in between the two.
Andrea: But it’s my STAMINA that lets me go for a long time that makes it noteworthy.
Andrea: I can outlast Cannie in a fight, but she can overpower me if she’s not tired.


There it is, that name that now causes a knot to form in your stomach, you’re reminded of her words last night and your expression can’t help but falter.

Andrea: Ah, you uh… Don’t like strong girls.
Andrea: I uh I’m sor-
You: Nonononono
You: It’s not that I uh.
You: She uh, a certain BEAST-KIN called me a parasite last night.
You: And even though I KNOW im taking steps to not be one, I’m still afraid it might happen
You: I don’t want to take advantage of people like that and it just still stings.
Andrea: That’s fucked, why’d she call you that?
Andrea: You just got here and even got a job and everything.
Andrea: You’re contributing to LYST and you don’t even know the place.
You: It’s uh, let’s save that convo for end-of-date talk, it’s kind of heavy.
Andrea: Sure, I’ll lend you a big floppy ear when you’re ready.

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She flashes you a smile that just kind of melts you a little bit, no judgement, just eagerness. You’d be lying if you said it didn't tug at a few heartstrings in a way that WILLAMINA’S doesn’t.

Andrea: So what are you into anyway? Like not just sex stuff but like aesthetics too.
Andrea: I won’t judge if you say you’re into scarred chicks or something.
You: Hah
You: I guess I’m really into Kin, like their fluffy chests, their musk, it’s just-


You kinda lean in and get a big ol sniff of Andrea. She smells like PURPLE today, she chuckles and tickles you a bit whilst also giving you a couple sniffs in your sweatier areas. She calls you a FURRY and you guess that’s not too far off the mark, being called a KINNY is stupid and most people know it.

Andrea: Good to know I fall in with your TASTES haha.

You keep playing for a little bit before you feel the card game has run it’s course. The two of you kind of chat about random things, likes and dislikes. She’s mostly into violent entertainment, Wanomay and Live action as well. She also watches her fair share of PORN with GENA, she’s somewhat of an enthusiast. You imagine as an enthusiast she’s probably starred in her own flicks at one point. For her being sexual is kind of a BIG DEAL in her life, she talks about it with a kind of FANATICISM you’d imagine comes from someone whose religious. You ask her if she’s upset at those MONOGAMOUS people she was talking to and kind of dismisses it, she claims to not want to force anyone to follow her views, but you can tell she’s really not comfortable with the idea.

Andrea: It’s not even that I can’t GET INTO the idea you know?
Andrea: Maybe if I find someone perfect or that can duplicate it’d be a different story but its like.
Andrea: So many of those kin are just so… JEALOUS?
Andrea: You can’t even talk to other kin without getting them in a rage, even for platonic stuff.
You: Yeah I’ve met a few people like that, can’t control their JEALOUSY, wanting CONTROL over their partner.
Andrea: Yeah, it’s shit like that I can’t forgive,
Andrea: so I kind of have a blanket no monogamous members of my group deal.
Andrea: I’m willing to have exceptions, but so far none of the exceptions have really given me trust.


You think about how Andrea has mentioned a few times that she’s not smart, it seems like she actually is, just for things that are typically not considered academic. It’s more for SOCIAL and INTERPERSONAL things that she actually pierces the veil for from what you’re gleaning. Before you notice it’s been several hours, Andrea’s not been pushing for sex the whole time and as far as you can tell she’s been actually just having a genuine good time with you. You could say the same for yourself. The stress you’ve built up is kind of slowly melting throughout the date. You imagine sex is still on her mind, but she hasn't slipped you any aphrodisiacs nor has she brought it up, instead taking the time to figure YOU out. It looks like Andrea has one or two more things planned for the date, what happens next?

A. Go for a SKINNY DIP in the LAKE
B. A big old DEER appears
C. ? ? ? ?
D. [USER SUGGESTION]
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No. 1007644 ID: e51896

C can either be really good or really bad

not taking that risk

B, the deer shows up.
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No. 1007645 ID: f8fa51

A. It'll be a good time.
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No. 1007646 ID: c7a617

D, badger shows up

Or the forest lady we heard about

Maybe both?
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No. 1007647 ID: 031458

C.
But I don't see why they all can't happen at once lol.
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No. 1007649 ID: 094652

B) And they're doing an Awakened-assisted moonwalk!
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No. 1007652 ID: e7c7d3

>>1007646
I like the return of the badger
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No. 1007654 ID: 0fae41

A/B.
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No. 1007670 ID: 6519cb

Sounds like a good time for A now.
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No. 1007671 ID: 96c896

Oh we're not voting for the mystery option?

B, then.
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No. 1007693 ID: e13b1d

>>1007363
Did we check of Kazu has a power? Maybe he can create lamp posts.

>>1007646
+1 to Badger coming back. It gives us a good conversation piece to go into our power.
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No. 1007709 ID: e51896

If possible, I would like to alter my vote a bit to have both Deer and Badger show up. Theyre friends
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No. 1007714 ID: 094652

>>1007709
More than friends
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Andrea starts to put away some of the food, you take out an extra sammy and start chowing down on that one. Even though the day is it, It’s kind of nice. You hear some rustling from a set of nearby bushes that calls your attention. After a few moments you see a DEER pop up, well actually that’s not accurate. It’s a DOE, no horns, and something else that catches your attention is her face. She has SIX EYES. You’re quite caught off guard by this, you wish your DEA could scan living things and not just artifacts because boy would you love to know more about this creature. It looks at you and ANDREA before wandering to the middle of the clearing and taking a seat. It’s eyes are locked onto you, but you’re not scared or intimidated, more intrigued if anything. Suddenly another rustle in the bush occurs. A badger, slightly larger than normal pops out. You recognize it, the size might have increased, but its the same badger you powered up before. It wanders out of the forest, notices you two, and backs away slowly back into the forest.

Andrea: Oh wow, I haven’t seen you before, bye animal friend!
Andrea: We can go lay with the DEER if you like, she’s real friendly.


You’re getting a strong urge to pet the deer. You also don’t really feel any threats coming from it. If Andrea’s been around it as long as she’s implied, then it’s probably HARMLESS. Or at least has no reason to harm the two of you. You look into the forest behind where they came in, where the badger left from, you think you see a very small path.

A. Lay with and pet the SIX EYED DOE
B. Head into the forest
C. Skinny dip
D. [USER SUGGESTION]
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No. 1007725 ID: 094652

>>1007724
Pet the deer and check for Awakened powers.
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No. 1007742 ID: e51896

I wonder why Andrea didn't mention the six eyes, that is like, a HUGE detail to leave out...
WAIT, remove your demon eye amulet for a moment, see if it still has six eyes afterwards. Somethings weird here.

D. Remove your demon eye amulet, see what happens.

if it still has six eyes after doing that, then

A, pet it. probably don't scan it, animals have weird instincts and we might scare it off if we use powers. Especially one with six eyes

(wonder if the OVERMIND has something to do with this)
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No. 1007752 ID: e13b1d

>>1007742
This, except after checking out the deer follow the badger. Invite Andrea along, tell her the badger is a friend.
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No. 1007757 ID: 0fae41

B. Both are highly unique animals.
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No. 1007770 ID: 96c896

>>1007724
A.
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> Remove your amulet
You sort of do a quick and easy motion of removing your amulet, wondering if something changes. Nothing does. The deer is still there, still a deer, but still with 6 eyes. You put it back on and move with ANDREA towards it.

You: Weird question, how many eyes do you see on the DOE?
Andrea: You’re right that is weird, there’s about 4362 on the deer.


You pause and look at her, questioning your sanity for the briefest moments.

You: Come again.
Andrea: There’s 2. Sorry, I thought that read better as a joke.
Andrea: Silly questions get silly answers and all that.


She heads toward it and lies down near it, beckoning you. Normally you’d be overwhelmed with a sense of DREAD at something like this, but it doesen’t come to you. You’re INSTINCTS don’t scream for you to run, and the urge to pet it is still there. So you head near it and do so. The DOE is soft, incredibly soft. Softer than the softest thing you’ve ever touched, softer then thigh fur. But not uncomfortably soft. There’s the faint scent of GRASS in the air. The doe moves its head towards you and your hand, like it’s asking to be pet, so you do so. Its eyes give you a pleased expression.

You: So to me this DOE has 6 eyes.
Andrea: Thats… weird.
You: Think it means anything?
Andrea: I dunno, but I always feel calmer when I’m near her.

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You notice then, that you do feel irrationally calm, almost like… almost like the intense stresses of your day are just melting away. You feel so relaxed that you could probably take a nap. There’s one thing you can tell for certain about this doe. It’s definitely awakened, you don’t need to use your power to tell that, something is going on here. You heard of animals naturally awakening, this must be one that did. You hypothesize something and look over your body at the bruises left from when Cannie crashed her leg down on your chest. There’s not even a scratch. You hypothesize something else, pricking your finger to draw blood and the wound slowly seals, good as new. The DOE licks you and Andrea giggles at the sight. It’s kind of nice to just enjoy this moment and not have a crazy intense feeling of dread on you. Time passes like this, no words are really shared between you and Andrea, it’s silence, but the good kind of silence.

Suddenly its dark out, you look around, it’s nowhere. You’re wearing a weird scarf-like thing you don’t recognize. But it’s not just dark, you’re floating, or falling. It’s hard to tell. You look in the distance to see the DOE, it’s frolicking, there’s several animals following it and a girl riding atop the DOE. She’s got fairly bushy hair but you can’t make out details from this distance. A flash of light from your periphery gathers your attention. You turn to look at it, a group of individuals are running, there’s panic in their expressions. They seem familiar, one has your hair, another has rabbit ears, and the last is scarred, but it’s strange, you can’t name the figures at this moment. Your attention is drawn to another scene. You try to look at it and all you see is [RED], almost like its censored. You look up for some reason and see a pair of eyes. You feel like you’ve seen them before. It’s got almost a MOTHERLY feel to it, but you don’t quite understand why it is you feel that way about it. You don’t dream too often so this is a surreal experience for you, and the fact that you feel CALM and aren’t terrified adds to this. A whisper of a voice can be heard in your ear, it says:

Voice: May your passion incite change.

And like that you’re awake again. You’re not sure how long has passed but you actually fell asleep for a bit, the DOE is gone and you can see the sun cresting over the horizon.
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Andrea: Well you kinda passed out there.
You: How long was I out?
Andrea: A few hours, you feeling okay?
You: I actually feel like I’ve slept for the first time in years.


It’s true, you’re reinvigorated like you’ve never been before, or unlike what you’ve remembered in your lifetime. You check your COMM, it’s about 6:27PM, You know poker night is at 10PM, an update from WILLAMINA lets you know to meet her at her place at 9:30PM. You can see Andrea fidgeting slightly and she rubs her ears a bit.

Andrea: So uh, this probably went on a bit later then you expected.
You: No, really, I had a great time. Just, wow, time flew.


She bites her lip a bit and kind of leans in close, you were already laying on her but she runs a finger across your chest and leans in close to your ear.

Andrea: So we don’t have to if you don’t wanna but umm.
Andrea: Could you just really shove your cock deep inside me.
Andrea: Just stir up my insides like your dick is an egg beater?
Andrea: Release just so many loads I get bloated and we get crazy high?


You know ANDREA has mods in so she won’t get pregnant, you don’t have that mod, but you also have condoms if you’re worried about that kind of thing. The path through the forest is gone, and there’s still more than enough light out for you to have some fun before you should head back. But you’ve also got to bring up the things you wanted to talk about and everything just got ahead of you.
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No. 1007819 ID: 96c896

>>1007817
Magic deer with a healing/calming aura, huh?

>the path through the forest is gone
Damn it did we miss the chance to speak to the forest lady again? She always shows up when we're busy with something else.

>fuck the bunny?
Fuck the bunny.
But also yeah you should tell her about your true power. Hmm. Here's an idea: tell her you have a big secret-- that there's more to your power than you've told people. Does she wanna know before, or after you pump her belly full of spunk?
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No. 1007820 ID: 094652

>>1007816
... You know, how hard would it be for Set to settle down and have a family despite being a demon lord? Come to think of it, what do you and Callan remember about your mom?

>Bunny Sex
Let's make it a game.
Cat will run naked through the woods and Andrea will catch up to take a blowjob. The catch is that you keep walking and Andrea isn't allowed to breathe unless she stops sucking and has to do three laps around a tree before she can chase Cat again. If Cat cums, Andrea has thirty seconds to stuff her vagina and get Cat to cum again.

If she can get Cat to cum eight times total, they'll go straight to Andrea's house and screw the night away.
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No. 1007822 ID: e51896

realize Andrea already stripped you... while you were asleep. guess you're already set for sex.

Ask her if you and her can have slow passionate sex together with her instead of going rough and quick. there was actually something really important you wanted to tell her and you feel now that you're finally stress free, you're ready to talk to her about yourself while you have sex with her. Take it to the hammock, or the lake. Tell her you both can go rough and faster after you get the emotional baggage and your secrets off your chest. But right now, you want this to go slow as you pour your heart out to her.
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No. 1007823 ID: f8fa51

Remind Andrea that you still have some really heavy shit to share that probably shouldn't wait too long, but also that it will definitely spoil the mood. If she really wants to, we can make like rabbits and then talk serious stuff afterwards.
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No. 1007826 ID: ce39da

>>1007823
Agreed. If she wants to skip to the heavy stuff, I honestly don't know whether to start with the dungeon or the apocalypse, but if you only get out two of the topics, it should be those (with the obvious "swear to secrecy" caveat).
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No. 1007829 ID: 6d7aa6

Hmmm... i think we can spread some of the discussion out, some parts that wont spoil the mood for sex, and then talk about the heavy stuff after sex while we're high, but tell her to keep it all a secret.

So like, before sex, tell her start by telling her about your power, and how you awakened Willamina, and how her inheritence she got from Saba gave her information about having a way to make her stronger with a training regime he built that she was going to invite people for traibing during vacation. We are planning on invitinf Andrea to this vacation to make her stronger as well.

After sex, tell her about what you learned from Saba's inheritence (the Apocalypse, assassins that might go after Willamina, the training regime Saba built is actually a man made dungeon that could really hurt us, more details about what Cannie told you, angels and demons)
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No. 1007837 ID: f5f452

Wait... it might be very unlikely, but I have a small feeling, what if something about that deer just caused Cat to awaken to a third power? I know that when Cat awakens someone, their wounds heal, they sometimes have a weird vision, and people sometimes awaken to a power after waking from a sleep... what if that dream was a that vision of a sign to him awakening to a power, and Cat being healed was just a process of being awakened?

As I said, most likely he didnt, but One way to find out: check your status screen, see if you have a new awakened power.
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No. 1007838 ID: e13b1d

>>1007823
This
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No. 1007865 ID: 2657c5

Hey, what if after Cat and Andrea's date ends after Cat reveals his power and fucks, we switch perspectives to Willamina and rewind to the point where Cat and Will split up so we can see how she interacts with Gena and how she reveals Cat's power to her?
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> Don’t forget the important convo!
You: I’m down, but uh I DID have something important to talk about and it will kill the mood
Andrea: It’s really hard to kill my buzz when it’s up, so you’re probably referring to yours.
Andrea: How about a bit now and a bit later?
You: Uhhh, sure, I’ll give something lighter.
You: I’ll gloss over most of the details just for the sake of mood but, here’s 3 things.
You: One, my power is actually to Awaken others and improve their skills
Andrea: Halt, hold on, gears… spinning… in… head.
Andrea: Okay, and you did Willamina, right?
You: Yup. That’s 2.
Andrea: Huh, can you like… Turn off powers? Like, ones relating to not being able to sleep.
Andrea: Ohgodpleasetellmeyoucandothat
You: There’s like, MUTATIONS that happen sometimes but I can’t control it.
You: Heck I cant control what anyone gets!
Andrea: But like what if you upgraded my sleeplessness, is that a thing?
You: It says [UNABLE TO UPGRADE] sorry.
You: There’s upgrades that cost A LOT of achievement points to revoke one that I gave someone but-
You: None for just outright removal
Andrea: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo
You: Sorry.
Andrea: It’s FIIIIIIIIINE I GUESSSSSSSS
Andrea: You better fuck me gingerly for a bit to apologize. I want affection now.


Andrea does a little pout that’s very cute. It’s obviously over-exaggerated, you feel like sharing more than that at this moment will probably kill the mood further and you do actually want to have sex with her, so you decide to hold off on the rest until later.

You: I think I’ll save the rest for later, imagine a scale from 1-10, that was like a 3 compared to the rest.
Andrea: Goddess fuck, well alright.
Andrea: Now c’mon, quick before you get stuck in your head and full of anxiety.


She yanks you from your laying position, flipping you around with a swift motion that surprises you because she definitely does not have a good angle to grip you from to flip you without being pretty strong. You guess she is STRONG after all. She pulls you into a deep kiss. Her breath smells of PINKS, a nice fleshy sweet kind of taste that swirls around, you’re caught off guard for a second but adjust yourself and put your own flair to the orchestra of sensation. Andrea pops off her bow and her ears droop to the side, one landing on your head softly before flopping off. You separate for a moment to take a deep breath, your top is off, and so is hers. You genuinely didn’t notice when she took them off. As a matter of fact…

> Andrea removed your clothes already
You’re not wearing any clothes! You could have sworn you were wearing them when you woke up, but then again you didn’t look down to check, but she also offered to not have sex, which you assume means they would have been on. You’re going to assume Andrea also has some kind of CLOTHES REMOVING MAGIC, or she’s just that good at distraction while you were making out. A sort of SLEIGHT OF HAND that works solely towards sexual conquests. You dismiss it since you’re having a good time. She looks hungry, ravenous, and in deep, deep desire. You touch her cheek and she quivers with excitement. You go in for another kiss, this time slower, more time taken to savor the experience. Your lips smack against each-other gingerly as you feel her grind up against you, her arms exploring your back with gentle touches. You’re already aroused, and so is she, you briefly remember that you both have arousal mods, hers is on her saliva and pheromones, yours in your musk. It’s a pleasing cocktail of pleasure that’s tickling that part of your brain to let it know it’s okay to enjoy this.
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You part, breathing heavily, desire quaking in your eyes. Andrea asks if you can make your cock have a knot, you do so happily as she gently stimulates your member and your rather large balls. She pushes you down and starts to give it a few smooches, licks, and nibbles that only serve to send tingles down your spine. In a moment she has your shaft completely down your throat, knot and all. And her throat, goddess her throat, if you didn’t have that stamina mod, you’d be hard pressed to have not climaxed at that exact moment, you have no idea what’s going on there, but apparently all the stops have been pulled from the other day, and her TONGUE. There’s a POP as she pulls herself off of your cock.

Andrea: Shiiiit you didnt cum from that???
Andrea: Gotta step up my gaaaaame then!
Andrea: Fuck I’d have you facefuck me till I pass out but I really fucking need this.


Andrea pushes you off gently and spreads open her legs, you didn’t notice before but it’s nearly an absolute fountain down there. You bend over and give her soaked lips a lick, you feel her tense as a light squirt sprays your face and you hear her quivering orgasm.

Andrea: F-f-f-fffuck, I forgot about how double arousal mods interact
Andrea: Please, goddess, phew, one sec.
Andrea: Okay, Okay.


She reaches out her arms to you in a welcoming gesture, you embrace her, your cock slapping against her wet vagina. Yeah, you don’t need lube for this job. You begin grinding ever so slowly against her clitoris. You can feel Andrea clench with each stroke, she pulls you tighter as you rub against her, and without nearly any fanfare your cock is balls deep. There’s a pause where you feel everything go silent, the two of you look at eachother, a bestial lust reflected in her eyes, then everything goes white. Pleasure assaults your senses. Your cock engorges and Andrea’s Vagina pulsates and constricts, attempting to absorb every last drop of your thick white seed. You feel like your cock is being milked and the both of you are quivering with your orgasm, holding eachother tight. There’s even a moment when a slight tear comes out of both of you. Andrea’s biting your neck and you’re doing the same.

And then the HIGH hits you and it’s like a second orgasm. A sense of euphoria lasting longer then that brief moment of nutting settles on your mind. You thought you were calm before? You feel like you’ve hit a state of sexual zen.

Andrea: Oh System thank you for this blessed nut.
You: Heh, the system?
Andrea: Well without it we wouldn’t have had mods like this
Andrea: They’re tinker made you know?
You: I. Ahhh, Did not.

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What follows is a blur, but in a different way from how sex with Willamina was a blur. You would describe sex with Willamina to be theatrical almost, like you were both putting on an enjoyable show, you can’t remember most of it but you had a good time. This, this is like a sexual buffet. There are moments when you break into roleplay, chasing eachother around and pouncing like it’s some sort of game. Other moments when it’s oddly quiet and you cuddle, moving your cock through your mods whilst she strokes it with hers. There’s a lot of moments where you stare into each-others eyes, and a surprising amount of gentle sex. There are of course moments when you almost question your sanity with the speed and pleasure that you’re going at, but you’re not so concerned. The CALM, the DATE, and this feeling of FREEDOM you have right now eliminates any remaining stress you might have had. There is a moment when you even break into tears and ANDREA joins you, it’s not from sadness, but from happiness, and much to your surprise, there’s no real degradation play this time. You’re not sure how much time has passed until you stop, you’re both breathing heavily, andrea, much less than you, but her moans of ecstasy still come occasionally. Andrea’s belly is lightly engorged with cum, she burps a few times in satisfaction.

Andrea: So like I, heheh. I, heheh.
You: hehehe, got the giggles?
Andrea: Pffff hahaha, yeah. I. Heh. Like sex isn’t THAT satisfying regularly
Andrea: No one can keep up right?
Andrea: And honestly I could go for a session about as long as that and then some
Andrea: But like. THAT, THAT was satisfying.
You: Yeah, just, I didn’t even know our mods could interact like that.
Andrea: I forgot they could
Andrea: And this is just sooooooo much more cum then I’m used to.
You: They don’t have cum mods at the haunch?
Andrea: Not really
Andrea: I mean Nail can a little, but he’s always tapped out by Leshanna


You look to your side, comm conveniently near your most recent fuck-spot. It’s 8:47, you should head back soon. You notice you’re still very much knotted to Andrea, and you’re also spooning. You could easily remove it, but as you start to do it Andrea pulls you closer.

Andrea: just a little longerrrrr, I love this feeling.
Andrea: I know its late, but let me have thisssss 5 more minutes?
You: Wanna talk about the serious stuff after?
Andrea: Sure, while we walk. It’s a little dark but I have a good light.


You wait out the remaining minutes, staring at each other, gently kissing occasionally, you give her a few licks and are not rewarded with fur on your tongue, she grooms hersefl well. Sometimes you feel Andrea quiver and clench with another orgasm, she’s certainly doing something to your member down there, but you’re sexed out so its more or less out of sexual sensation. You brush your hand over her ears, they’re soft, and also coated in cum, you forgot that you fucked her ears at one point, it was hotter then it should have been. Eventually you pull out, the floodgates opened as cum starts flowing from her pussy. Andrea lays there for a moment, reveling in the process whilst you sit up and watch. After a bit it’s over and she pulls out some moist towelettes, the two of you clean off as best as you can, a shower definitely in order before poker night, and head down the trail. You get the feeling your high will wear off by the time POKER NIGHT starts, so that should quell any anxiety from before the event.

How do you invite Andrea on the trip?
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No. 1007873 ID: 094652

Ask if she wants to do something epic, violent, nerve-wracking, and society-defiling.
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No. 1007874 ID: 8483cf

Tell her it's Plantimals but with fewer puns.
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No. 1007875 ID: 96c896

>>1007870
Well first, get the big thing out of the way. There's a big ass war coming in a matter of years. An apocalyptic war between Angels and Demons, and everyone else is going to get caught in the crossfire. Unfortunately, the Hero Association has been infiltrated by Angels, so you can't count on their help.
Then tell her there's hope. You're going to get strong enough to protect everyone you can, first by getting a core group of loyal friends strong enough to protect YOU, then afterwards building an army of Awakened via your power. That means doing dungeon runs, starting with an easy dungeon first, and that leads into...
Inviting her into your dungeon party.

You can tell her the specifics about the Hadlee Estate once she agrees, and when you get her back to Willamina. Probably shouldn't bring up Isabella yet. Might want to wait until Isabella leaves, even.
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No. 1007877 ID: e51896

for comedic relief: Realize too late in your high that you both have been absentmindedly just carrying your clothes as you walk back to town instead of wearing them, and you run into Fivin accidentally giving the poor guy a show... again.

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>>1007875

Pretty much this. Maybe tell her that the dungeon you're talking about is one that Saba secretly built with the sole purpose of training Willamina and her friends so that she can be protected from assassins. Also, talk about how with Andrea being a cop and all, her sense of justice in wanting to protect people could be helpful for the team.

And yeah, say that it will be like Plantimals. When Andrea asks "With puns?" get confused because the Mango doesn't have any puns in it at all (the dub just takes liberties and the Mango is more faithful to the original vision of the artist, and Cat has only read the Mango)


But yeah, leave Isabella and Max out of the conversation... though I have a feeling Andrea is going to ask about the animals burning, she was planning on asking cat about it during the intermission with the Mizz Es section.

And yeah, add that your power is what Cannie was talking about when she called you a parasite, she accused that we were using our power over Willamina to get what you want, along with artifacts and other things

But also tell her to keep all this, including your powers are secret... shhhhhh!
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Oh! we should like, ask Andrea if she wants her vigor power upgraded as long as we tell her that her vigor is something different from sleepless, just so we can potentially help the progress with any potential achievements we might have and make our powers stronger.

First ask for a description of what Vigor actually is so we don't mess her up before we decide to upgrade her, and what potential upgrades she can get from vigor with her achievement points at the achievement store so we can get a better idea about what will happen if we upgrade her. We'll decide from there if we want to upgrade her if she consents

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No. 1007879 ID: afa6f6

>>1007870
Feel the need to point out, since Andrea asked about it, That one of the Achievement Upgrades Cat opened up last night was the ability to force a power to mutate for half its cost, and it doesnt specify that its a power he's given. We also have enough points to purchase it now.

Major points to bring up, in no particular order:
-The Hero League has been secretly infiltrated and corrupted by an insidious force, and several members have apparently been replaced by imposters.
-The infiltrators are connected to a guild from the city, apparently the same one Cannie and Iraphena, and Isabella worked for.
-This was apparently done by Angels, who are setting up for the apocalypse, where after the demons come in to fight over kingship, the angels will kill all awakened individuals they can find as well as anyone else in their way.
-Saba knew about this and was working against it before getting betrayed from the infiltrators in the League, and then later murdered in the fire.
-Saba created a dungeon under the mansion as a training ground, that he left to his heir.
-Cat, Willamena, maybe Gena, and Andrea, if she wants to, are going to check it out, and explore to get ready for the coming fights and probable assassins.
-Cat's brother is a ghost
-I dont know if we should tell her about the Demon Fire Spirit now, because she might try and arrest her or something.
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No. 1007880 ID: afa6f6

>>1007879
Oh, we should probably mention Cannie didnt like Cat being the bearer of bad news, so she reacted violently, in both the emotional and physical sense so, she aint coming.
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No. 1007888 ID: e51896

>>1007880
At most, I want to consider Willamina's feelings on this and personally dont want to say that part to Andrea considering Willamina loves Cannie like a sister and best friend after knowing her throughout most her life and really wants us to consider having Cannie join. She probably wont be too happy with us if we went around saying Cannie cant come with us to others. It may damage our bond with Willamina a bit if we did that. It'd be like hearing our best friend telling someone our sibling that we love cant come with us to an event because of an argument they had. Willamina sees something in Cannie that Cat isn't seeing right now as she has known her most her life.

forming bonds are important, it's a drive we set for Cat to make him stronger towards his goals, and I dont want Isabella or Nunitus to corrupt Cannie if we refuse her joining us to protect Willamina and making her a new enemy against us for life because of it and even risk her revealing our true power to nuntius as she wrongfully thinks she is trying to save Willamina from Cat's quote-unquote "corruption". She's already worried our powers might become strong enough to mind control people. Cannie really does wanna join us to protect Willamina after all just like us. Plus she is the most knowledgable about dungeons and can perhaps save us with her knowledge of traps and monsters. Her problem is that she is a bit too overprotective of Willamina to the point of paranoia that we need to fix.

Being angry at Cannie is fine, it's justified. I'm not saying I agree with her actions, her hurting Cat was a bit too far, and i know some see her as the worst character in Catalyst, but i personally find her interesting and Im really really hoping we can at least try to make room to try to give Cat and Cannie another chance to mend bridges before the trip, or come to a compromise with her, and find the good in her. I see her actions were more of a uncontrollabe emotional outburst after having the STRESS of everything she believed in come crashing down all at once on her, and fears we were using those bad news as a way to manipulate her and Willamina (I see Cannie's stressful outburst kinda like how Chi in Shards had an angry outburst in shards after accumulated too much stress against Shimon).

I still see good in her as a character, she's not evil, just that she is a bit too overprotective of Willamina. I really want Cannie to come along, but if in the end she doesn't, I dont want to go around telling others she cant come, that would probably break Willamina's heart if we did that without considering giving Cannie another chance like Willamina really wants us to

Instead, I'd say we can go into details with Andrea about how Cannie hurt Cat and called him a parasite and how he doesnt know how he can forgive her for doing something like that to him, maybe mention how he doesnt understand what Willamina sees in her. Maybe Andrea will give us some insight about Cannie we haven't considered?
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No. 1007893 ID: afa6f6

I really just meant Cannie isnt coming with us this time, and judging by the last conversation we had I dont think she intended to anyway. Even if she did, I wouldn't go into a dungeon with her anyway. She made it pretty clear she doesnt place much value on anyones lives except her immediate family, which is just, not something you say to someone who might have to trust their back to you in a dangerous situation. Until she does something that makes us believe thats not the case, I think I think the mansion itself is as far as i'd go with her. And whats she did and said was more then "a bit much" in my opinion.
I dont hate her or anything, I just dont think we can trust her, at least not in this specific circumstance.
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No. 1007894 ID: 132451

>>1007877
Support on just carrying our clothes and coming across Fivin when we get back into town.
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No. 1007905 ID: 9ce839

We did it bois. Waiting for 4 mont-, I mean, a whole day was totally worth it.
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Andrea’s flashlight lights up the path, you use your COMM for some extra light. The moons are out and it’s not too dark, the light is comforting and makes your way back to town easier. There’s a lull as you try to figure out where to start, you want to do a better job then you did last night.

> Big things and conspiracies first
You: So what do you know about the coming war?
Andrea: The Demon War? The one about the demon king or something like that?
You: Wait you know about that?
Andrea: Ratiolatry has some connections, so I understand the basics.
Andrea: And I only really know that it’s a thing happening between the demons in their towers.
Andrea: Some kin theorize it’s responsible for our powers too but I’m unsure.


You then elaborate about the angels and their role in the war. Andrea goes from cheery as normal to shocked. She presses you for details that you share, eventually disclosing what you know about the Heroes League. She stops in the middle of the forest to look at you.

Andrea: So we’re just fucked? Like completely and totally?
Andrea: I mean we joke about the corruption in the League but we all kind of expected them to… I dunno
Andrea: Actually come through when it mattered?
Andrea: I find this a little hard to believe.
You: Yeah, well, I kind of uh, like I guess was told some of this directly by more than one source.
You: First from an Auction
Andrea: Wait seriously, you’re newly awakened and you ACTUALLY got in one?!?!
Andrea: Fuck, im jealous.
You: How do you-?
You: Apparently you’re the most informed person here sans Iraphena
Andrea: Random talks a lot of shit, most of its from him, for all his boasting he does actually know a lot.
Andrea: So is she source two?
You: Yeah, more or less
You: And the third, most realistic one comes from Wills inheritance.
You: It basically spelled the whole thing out.
You: Have you talked about this with anyone? Like the stuff you know?
Andrea: Not really, It’d incite panic, or cause someone to question their reality and lash out.
Andrea: Just other Ratioligists really.


It’s then that you talk about your plan, what the vacation is truly for. It’s supposed to be a road trip, but it’s actually to train in a dungeon made by SABA HADLEE. You plan to use it to get a core group of strong members, strong enough to protect themselves from potential assassinations or otherwise, strong enough to protect YOU and your power. And you mention wanting her to join. She seems to only now get the gravity of just what your power can do. But even then it appears connecting things together takes her a bit longer than normal for larger logistical things. Either way, she isn’t looking at you any differently then before, not with greed, but with the same general affectionate lust that you’ve grown to recognize.
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Andrea: Is that even a question?
Andrea: Of course I’ll fucking join!
Andrea: High or no high, protect and serve is kind of my thing.
Andrea: Plus my only friends are doing it too?
Andrea: You know how some kin say don’t jump off a cliff if your friends are doing it?
Andrea: Nah, I do because these friends, my true friends, they would do the same for me.
Andrea: Also there’s like bungee cords so it’d be fun!
You: There’s other stuff, like the guild that infiltrated the league being a bigger deal then we expected
You: And potential assasinations on Willamina
You: Two other conspiracies which I honestly want to hold off on for now.
You: My brother’s a ghost, I could call him here so you could talk to him briefly?
Andrea: Woah a ghost? I uh. Is it weird that I’ve always wanted to see a ghost?


You summon Callan with a thought and a few moments later he flies in from the city. He looks at the two of you, stifles a chuckle that you don’t quite get and then you materialize him and have him do introductions.

Callan: Yo, I’m his brother, Callan. Used to be an S ranked hero before death.
Andrea: Nice to meet you, your brother is a wonderful kin.
Callan: Haha, thanks he’s a trooper, been through a lot these last few days.
Callan: Looks like he’s feeling better now though.


The group of you talk for a bit and you try to catch Andrea up on most things, leaving out the whole Isabella and Max situations for now, as those tended to be the most frustrating topics to broach. After a while Callan dissipates and lets you know he’s going to head off, he was watching something interesting that he’ll fill you in on tomorrow. And like that he’s gone. The two of you continue your conversation, you’ve shared the most important details so she’s gotten a good enough view of the picture.

Andrea: So is this why you were so stressed?
You: Yeah, basically.
You: That and when I tried to tell Cannie she went nuclear.
Andrea: Wait she went nuclear at that?
Andrea: That doesen’t make sense?
Andrea: I get that it’s hard to swallow, but calling you a… Parasite was it? That seems unrelated?


You explain the situation to Andrea, surprising even yourself, it’s easier to talk about. Maybe it’s the high, maybe its because you’re calm, but you’ve got a clearer head about it now. Andrea has an expression on her face that you can’t quite read, something in between anger and pity. You don’t mention Nunitus yet, preferring a debrief with everyone in the know for that part.

Andrea: So she assaulted you.
You: I uh, kind of?
Andrea: No “Kind of” she attacked you, pinned you down and kicked you because you said something that scared her.
Andrea: She’s always had a temper but that’s physical and psychological abuse.
You: And Will still wants to take her with us to the dungeon.
You: And I’m scared that the moment I become a nuisance
You: Or the moment she sees a problem that could be solved with my death
You: She’ll do it.
Andrea: Now, I know you don’t have the best view of her, but I doubt she’d go that far.

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Moments of last night flash in your mind as you remember her words of retaliation and vitriol. They’re clear to you now, as clear as it was last night and it sends a shiver down your spine. You could make any number of realistic justifications about your stance just now, but you don’t feel the need to waste time with it.

You: I could justify it further and explain more of the night but that wouldn’t do it justice.
You: It’s more a FEELING that if she did this now
You: What if there were higher stakes?
You: No, theres a fundamental difference there that needs to be overcome.
You: Future dialogs where something she disagrees with will be met with similar violence
You: What if we have to make a choice and we do so by leader or democratically
You: How do we know she’ll cooperate.
Andrea: I guess. You don’t. She was never good at working with other kin you know.
Andrea: You probably know about nunitus right? Her old guild?
You: Yeah, that’s another rabbit hole.
Andrea: Heh, well my orifice or not, and seriously don’t talk about this, it was in the police database.
Andrea: I read that she was discharged because she CUT OFF another kin’s arm before being detained.
You: Holy shit
Andrea: The report has other fluff there, citing increasing frequency of arguments
Andrea: But that happened around the time-line of her heading back here, when she left.
You: Police report in a dungeon?
Andrea: That’s the thing, it wasn’t in a dungeon, it was in a public place.


She then goes off to list several other moments of her altercations in the past. Apparently she’s been arrested a few times in LYST, but was swiftly released as they were only minor altercations. You wonder where Andrea is going with this, because this is definitely giving you MORE reasons to not want her in. She even suggests locking her up for a night since she assaulted you, but doubts that’ll do much, since you seem to be going to bat for her out of a desire to appease Willamina and fear of her revealing your power.

Andrea: Basically thats my way of saying that this, this is the nail in the coffin for ME, personally.
Andrea: I don’t think she’d kill you. Maim you? Definitely.
Andrea: Cutting off a limb’s not off the table either.
Andrea: And for those reasons, along with it sounding like she
Andrea: Hasn't actually attended the anger management classes we recommended
Andrea: My votes for not only not empowering her, but not bringing her along.
You: I’m not sure I want to put my foot down on this though
You: Willamina seems to think bringing her is the smartest move, what with her knowledge and experience and strength.
Andrea: And to that I say what about MINT? Yeah she lacks in strength, but you said she’s been in DUNGEONS before
Andrea: Thats knowledge and experience right there, and YOU PLUS ME should equal about 1 CANNIE in terms of strength
Andrea: After all you beat her in a fight
You: When she was TIRED.
Andrea: Have a little more FAITH in yourself CAT.
Andrea: and to top it all off, remember what I said earlier, about powers giving that PUSH
Andrea: With her personality archetype, no matter the power, I can see it going bad


You think this over, Andrea may be a bit ditzy, but she’s trained in combat, even if its just police work. She knows about TEAMWORK, and group dynamics, and runs on INTUITION. Ultimately powering her up is on you, and taking her with you is a group decision. There is no RIGHT OR WRONG answer when it comes to this, and Andrea is just another opinion to add to your thoughts. Part of you wants to believe there’s good in her, in CANNIE, that her actions were of an emotional outburst from so much STRESS piling on at once. From a fear and weakness that you were manipulating. You want to HOPE that this isn’t the case, and you feel [1 HOPE ENERGY] leave your body from that mental declaration. You’re not sure what it just did, it was involuntary. You’re startled from your reverie as Andrea speaks up.
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Andrea: Hey Cat?
You: Hmm?
Andrea: You’re not a parasite.
Andrea: You’re TRYING to do the right thing.
Andrea: You’re also reflecting on what you’ve said and done.
Andrea: And you’re coming clean at the first opportunity it’s safe to or you’re certain.
Andrea: And I think that counts a lot.
You: Okay, like you’re really supportive, what gives?
Andrea: What do you mean?
You: You mentioned having relationship troubles?
You: But you’re like crazy reasonable.
You: As long as it wasn’t something crazy I don’t see how you couldn’t hold on to a boyfriend
Andrea: I dunno, I guess I used to be really attracted to uh, PROBLEMATIC kin.
Andrea: And I’d join in on their unhealthy lifestyle or enable it.
Andrea: Or I’d try to fix them.
Andrea: It took me a long time to kind of learn how to not do that kind of thing
Andrea: How to not obsess, which is hard when you have the time I have.


You take a deep breath and continue your march towards town. The rest of the conversation just light dialog, talking about leaving work temporarily or permanently. Andrea’s already planning on booking a few months off for this. She also nods in agreement towards your leaving of work, though you weren’t really a big cog in the machine to begin with. You think to bring up mutations as an ACHIEVEMENT POINT PURCHASE, but hold off for now, a lot was covered today. And you still haven’t told her everything, you say as much and she’s understanding. Eventually you reach the town, and FIVIN just so happens to be walking by, whistling the LYST-Y-MART tune. He stops in his path and looks at you. His face turning a deep, deep read as he points and sputters at the two of you. You both look down and realize that you actually weren’t wearing clothes this whole time. Just sort of carrying them instead, the high certainly took effect, making you not notice. The two of you bust out laughing, Andrea falls over and grabs her gut.

Fivin: I-I-I-I know you CAN do this at night, bb-b-b-ut
You: Hahaha, sorry Fivin, we totally forgot.


He’s covering his eyes, or at least one eye, his other eye is staring very intently at your penis, you catch where his eyes are landing and he covers his face, running off into the distance. You help Andrea up and head back. You pass by a few other kin who give the two of you some looks but otherwise keep their eyes to themselves as if nothing was wrong. And eventually you’re back at Willamina’s house. You see Willamina with her legs propped up on a hedge outside, she’s taking a nap.

Andrea: We could totally pop into her shower together, scrub each-other off
Andrea: WINK WINK ;)
You: But I’ve got poker night soon.
Andrea: It’ll be faster if I help you ya know.


Poker night is in 40 minutes, what do you do?
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No. 1007986 ID: 094652

Quick shower, then prepare your poker strategy.
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No. 1007987 ID: f8fa51

Meta-game knowledge that we'll arrive at the poker game without issue aside, there's no possible way that showering with Andrea will be faster. Still, 40 minutes should be enough... and you're already pretty worn out, so it's not like things can get too crazy in there.
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No. 1007989 ID: e51896

Even though Willamina is right there, text her and tell her you are in the shower inside with Andrea, and to come get you when it's time to go. That way she knows where you are and can come get you if you take too long.

Yeah, shower with her. Also during shower ask if Andrea wants to have her Vigor upgraded, and what her achievement upgrades she can get in the store are so we don't, like, upgrade her to an upgrade she doesn't want. Tell her it has nothing to do with upgrading sleepless as her vigor and sleepless are two different things. It is, kind of our thing we have to do in CATALYST after all, give people powers, and upgrade them. Gotta reach our quota of giving people powers and stuff... by their consent of course.

Afterwards, just hug her, and thank her because she made you the happiest you have ever been in a very, very long time. It's okay to cry. Tell her You think you'd like to start a relationship with her.

Then, lets maybe do a perspective switch with Willamina and go back in time to where she hangs out with Gena.
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No. 1007991 ID: ce39da

Oh, come to think of it, you haven't used any power charges today. We don't want to disturb Willamina, so we should inquire with Andrea, Rex, Mint, and (if here) Gina tonight, doing Willamina tomorrow.

(Before that and the inevitable shower scene resolve, though...)

> BE WILLAMINA, 10 HOURS AGO
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No. 1007994 ID: 7ba1be

Support on asking if she wants us to upgrade

And perspective change to the past for fun Willamina and Gena shenanigans, and revealing Cat's power to her and invitation for training at vacation.
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No. 1007995 ID: 96c896

>>1007982
Sure, shower with Andrea.
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No. 1007997 ID: 6519cb

>>1007995
But try not to have sex this time, or it will definitely take too long.
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No. 1008024 ID: cb4403

Im sure a liiiiittle bit of sexplay is fine as long as we text Willamina where we are since she is now nearby to pick us up, and she understands Andrea. Plus she did say Andrea needed a win. Let the poor girl have a little fun. But yeah, we're mainly here to clean for the most part
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No. 1008111 ID: e13b1d

>>1007981
I'm starting to think if anyone can be trusted with the Lightning God power, it's Andrea.
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No. 1008112 ID: 8483cf

Lightning doesn't sleep.
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No. 1008114 ID: f3d9ed

I think it only works on someone who is not awakened yet though. I'd save it.
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No. 1008159 ID: e13b1d

>>1008114
I think we can find ways to get around that, eventually. Either it was an artifact we saw, or an Achievement.
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> Shower with Andrea
You decide to shoot Willamina a short text letting her know that you and Andrea are inside taking a quick shower. She’ll get it whenever her alarm or whatever wakes her up from her nap. The two of you strip and head to the shower, its small but not too small for the two of you. Much to your surprise there isn’t any sex that goes on. Instead she gives you a half wash half massage that feels pretty nice. The high is close to wearing off, but all in all its been a good day.

You think about how giving Andrea the LIGHTNING GOD TECHNIQUE might be a good idea, but she’s already awakened, so it won’t work on her. You spent a lot of time caressing each other earlier and its nice to have a less erotic skinship time with another kin. Eventually you finish and give Andrea a BIG HUG as thanks. She’s made you really happy today. You shed a few tears earlier so they don't come to you now, but it meant something to you. You exit the shower and put on the outfit Willamina arranged for you as Andrea puts on your outfit from earlier as a joke. There’s some light smooching as she departs and gives you a big ol peace sign with her fingers. Willamina said Andrea needed a win, so you think this counts.
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> Willamina’s Perspective
Hours in the past, but not many.

Cat just left on his date so you’re alone at town square. You look to your COMM and your TEXTS.

You: So like, remember when I said if I could get something that could let you do a thing I would?
Gena: What thing? ( ◥◣_◢◤ )
Gena: Are we talking like the BIG THING that was just a pipe dream thing
Gena: Or like the little popular thing
You: The FORMER.
Gena: Shut up. Nowai. ( ╥ω╥ )
You: Yawai.
Gena: No joke. I’ll drop what I’m doing rn.
Gena: I will RUN THROUGH THE STREETS NAKED IF YOU’RE TELLING THE TRUTH
Gena: Andrea’s off today though so I dont wanna get arrested bc its not night.
Gena: (◕д◕✿)
You: Lemme finish stuffs w/ Meow boy first
Gena: Does he meow during sex
Gena: This is important information
You: I mean, some of the moans sound like that
You: but like if you get down to it a lot of moans sound like that
You: Guy moans, which is also a surprise, since most just like… grunt?
Gena: Yes I will add this to my tentative fanfic. (づ ◕‿◕ )づ
Gena: BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY IM IM~
Gena: PA~
Gena: TI~
Gena: EN~
Gena: T~
You: Hold your tenta-penises he just left
Gena: *impatience levels rising*
You: You gotta b patient for this one, its the one you wanted
Gena: Stfu no.
Gena: Okay. F~I~N~E.
Gena: I will just fuck myself and wait patiently. Ⴚტ◕‿◕ტჂ


Gena’s very excited. You talked once about what kind of powers she’d like. She always wanted something that would make her better with her hands, daggers, things like that. She talked about becoming some kind of weird SCISSOR ROGUE as a joke once, able to cut anything with her scissors from the shadow. She’d need to find a weapon like that, but at least the skill-set is in that dagger. You’ve got it with you. You haven't EXACTLY promised to give it to her, you could just wait and have Cat awaken her. But also this is the kind of thing she always wanted.

It’s about 11:30, You don’t REALLY have anything you need to do today other then handle GENA. You could go mess around with MINT and ROACH, see how they are in logistics planning. There’s also dealing with CANNIE. You don’t really know what you want to do in that situation. Last night was… A blur, in more ways then one, powers, sex, a living dead brother, betrayals, backstabbing bitches that deserve to be shot, oh and your sister choke slamming your new friend to the ground. You’re good with stress, or at least managing it, but this. This just SUCKS.

You look to your phone and see a notification, you’ve got a massage scheduled today. You forgot that you set all these up in advance. Might want to talk to GRUK and let him know you won’t be needing em anymore.

What do you do?



AUTHORS NOTE: Hey all! I posted about this in the discord, but I feel like I kind of dropped the ball on this quest a bit and escalated things too quickly with the whole apocalypse. There are a few things I feel could have been addressed slightly differently in hindsight that bloated what I originally wanted to be a medium length 4/5 thread quest. Heck my idea with the INTERMISSION was to try and sort of go about seeing if I could mess with some things and make it work better, but I feel I added too much bloat. So I’m interested in any and all suggestions about ways you think CATALYST could be made better. I got a few ideas, one of which is to end the story post Dungeon, with PLOT having happened to show you did stall the apocalypse. Then I can take what I learned here and make something better that, if it does escalate, you will have ample time to adjust to and ways to handle it that won’t take 10 threads.

So a quick summary of things I think I did wrong are:

Cat’s power not being anonymous - this made it so you couldn't just power up people and mess with stuff
Escalating in response to you not powering up anyone - This punished you for doing the reasonable thing and trying to build up bonds and rapport. I think that this was my biggest mistake, instead of introducing a small time villain or something and keeping it about making bonds with other kin, I took the pressure, dialed it up to 11, but then made it something that would require way too long to actually resolve for the pace and length I wanted to go for.

There’s probably more I could have done better at, but because of the way I’ve written this I can see myself reaching burnout on CATALYST in 1.5-2 threads. I’m not at burnout for writing quests, I dont think I will be for a while because I really enjoy making them. But instead of letting it reach burnout in 1.5ish threads then having it peter off and lose quality I want to use the uniqueness of this medium and you as the audience. I want to make CATALYST better, or GREAT for 1 last thread, finish it up, and then maybe leave it open for a reboot or a new project.

So to reiterate. I want thoughts on things I can do to make CATALYST better, or thoughts on a good way to wrap the end of this thread up as a “conclusion.”

In the meantime this thread will continue as normal, so if you dont see anything wrong or have no big picture suggestions you can also just continue suggesting as normal. I just wanted to be transparent about my intentions and feelings, but don’t want to just abandon a quest. It means something to me to have something “Finish” and I don’t think CATALYST is too far gone to just cut and end at this very moment.

Feel free to suggest ideas here or on the QUESTDISHREAD. Or even PM me on discord, I’m down to listen to ideas and I’ve gotten a few that seem interesting, but haven't put my foot down on any yet.

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No. 1008302 ID: e51896

Go see mint and Rex. Rex was already told to take the day off, but Mint probably wasn't given the memo, best to let her know. She's going to complain I'm sure, so we'll have to be stern with her. Oh, Gotta know if Mint got the incubator sent to her. See what Rex watched last night too on his little tablet. Maybe get more information of the Overmind from him, like what they look like?

As far as Grunk goes, he's probably going to be sad that we're not going to see him anymore for a massage considering he is sad about Max's "death". Maybe for now let him know we're cancelling our appointments because we're going on vacation, and we'll get some massages every once in a while when we get back.
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No. 1008303 ID: 96c896

>>1008301
Go to Gruk's appointment and get a massage anyway, cuz massages are nice, and you're stressed. Tell him you don't really need them anymore though.
Maybe you can try to gauge his interest in joining a dungeon run as the party healer.

But yeah, have Gena come over and hand over the dagger. It's yours, you don't need Cat's permission, and he was supportive of the idea anyway.
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No. 1008313 ID: a2493c

>>1008301
while you see these as mistakes, they've kinda established the quest as more of an emotional intrigue plot than a simple sex romp and that's playing as a strength right now. notably, I think what you're seeing as a "punishment" was some very effective humanizing characterization. her flipping out like that felt real, and while I don't like her for it as a person as a character ot really fleshes her out as, if not a villain, an antagonist.

I'd say your biggest challenge now is managing a good tonal pattern, the tv intermission kinda lost me since it was leaping too hard into non-plot but the discussion and catharsis with All Cops Are Bunny drew me right back in.

what is working best right now is grounded characterization and the sense of danger we're up against, it actually feels incredibly balanced out against how outright broken our power is.

have the main character start slowly adapting to the stress, keep tension an average rather than letting it fully dispel, and keep up consequences for bad tactical decisions. Cat's got a good arc laid put for him here, don't rush it and don't be afraid to poke fun at it.
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No. 1008349 ID: f8fa51

Go to Gruk. Might as well get one last massage while you explain as much of the situation to him as you want to. Then you can invite Gena over for her roguening.

>>1008313
The real problem, as I see it, is not about whether the resultant quest is good (at this point I'm pretty sure I'll read whatever Edmango wants to write), but the fact that it will result in a longer quest than Edmango wants to run.

To that end, if we assume we can't tie off all these plot threads in the intended length of the thread, I think what needs to happen is we need to figure out where a good stopping point is and aim for that. Tie off just enough of the plot that Cat's story feels resolved even if Edmango never gets back to it without having to worry about everything.
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1008392

> Massage
You decide to get a massage anyway, it was part of your stress relief ritual to do this, and it might be a good idea to cancel future appointments while you’re at it. You take a walk to the clinic, Kazu looks up from his comm but rolls his eyes when he sees you and points over to Gruk. You pass by him without a word, your silent agreement still going on. You got into an argument once over something very stupid and whined that he would have better luck actually talking about things if he didn't talk for 10 years before saying anything meaningful. He didn’t appreciate it, so you share only the minimum amount of words needed to set up appointments and ignore each-other when you can. You guess you COULD put up with his shit if you wanted to get some juicy goss on CAT back before he came to LYST, but you’ll decide after the massage.

Gruk’s office is the same as you remember it, a massage chair, his little desk in the corner, a cabinet full of oils and various things. He smiles as you come in and pours some oil into his room mister. It gives the room an herbal and calming smell. You both agreed on something LAVENDER-LIKE a long time ago and it’s become a part of the process. You look to Gruk and notice what he’s wearing. It’s that shirt. That goddess damned shirt. You hate that shirt with a furious passion, all the eyes over it. You once asked him about the shirt and he just gushed about it for a while, something about a keepsake from his family. Something about being old and sentimental value. You didn’t have it in your heart to tell him it bothered you so much, but you’re on your back for the massages anyway, so you dont have to actively look at it and are willing to ignore it.

Gruk: Ahhhh, Willy! Wel-come Wel-come! I heard yuh got ahhhh Power!
Gruk: Yourrrr family would be prrrroud
You: HEYA Gruk, yeah. I’m sure they’d be pleased as a PINK.
You: This’ll probably be my last appointment for a while though.
Gruk: Oh? Wellll, we can talk morrrre while I rubbb you down.


He pulls out the longer table typically used for deep tissue massages and full body ones. You strip and get on it, he covers you with the traditional towel, pulls it out and gets to work. You’re surpised it doesen’t feel more TENDER. Normally there’s a bit of pain to the massage but a lot more relaxation. This is just pure relaxation. You can actually FEEL his touches to your scarred body. A light glow comes from his hands as he rubs you down, slicking you with a small amount of oil that seeps in and gives you a slightly warm sensation.

Gruk: Ssso, tell me. How are youuu? How’ssss thattt new boy?
You: CAT? He’s great. A little uh, stressed is definitely the right word.
You: Too much all at ONCE.
Gruk: Welll, send him over for a massssssage, I’m sure eye can help.
You: You ever think of TRAVELING Gruk?
Gruk: No. Nottt really.
Gruk: I’m toooo old.
You: Not even a short trip?
Gruk: Then whooo would take care of the older kin?
Gruk: Their tiiiirrred bonessss and bodiesss
You: You know that’s not your RESPONSIBILITY right?
Gruk: I knowwww.


You talk about various different topics, eventually you remember to shoot Gena a message letting her know you’re getting a massage. She calls you a Clit tease and you laugh in response. You tell Gruk you’re planning on leaving and he gets a little sad. He’s rubbing your ass as you see a slightly sad expression on his face.

Gruk: Butt What about the paiiiin?
Gruk: Do we neeeed to get you ssssome paiiiin medsss?
You: Ah, see, when I got my powers the pain VANISHED too.
You: Honestly this is the best massage I’ve ever GOTTEN because I can actually FEEL it.
Gruk: I’m ssssso happy for you Willy! Thisss newssss is great!


Gena texts you, letting you know she’ll be waiting at your place or in front of the clinic. She mentions how she’s totally not impatient and is just going out for a walk near you and how it’d be funny if she bumped into you is all. You can imagine it now, Gena sprinting across town in a tired huff, sweating and panting. Splayed out on the ground outside of the clinic. It’s happened at least once before when she’s been in a mood or had something she’s really wanted to talk about.

After chatting with Gruk some more you get the idea he probably won’t be interested in joining you unless you were to share some specifics or even secrets. You trust him, but don’t particularly trust KAZU over there, more for stupid grudge reasons then actual reasonable ones, which you internally acknowledge and then immediately crumple and throw in a trash bin in the corner to ignore for another day.

Do you try convincing Gruk more (how?), talk about something, or finish the massage and find Gena in some most likely hilarious position outside waiting for you, you could also bother Kazu as much as you loath how he just talks on and on.
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No. 1008395 ID: 96c896

>>1008392
Yeah go ahead and spill some of the details. He might be interested in being the party healer because he likes being helpful, and this is certainly something he can help with.
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No. 1008401 ID: e51896

One thing I am thinking, what if when Cat awakens Nipha, he gives her a healing power? that way if something bad happens in Lyst while we are gone, the town will have Gruk heal kin while Nipha can be our healer. Willamina was kind of worried about the town not having a healer while we're gone earlier.

we should definitely get Cat to upgrade Gruk's power beforehand whether we bring him along or not, if only to potentially save a life whether he stays here, or comes with us. His healing powers suck at the moment.

I'd say the best place to talk about inviting him along to our trip or not as well as upgrading him is at the party tomorrow.

So yeah, for now, tell him that you're planning a trip somewhere to do something important and would like to invite him, but have him sleep on it until the party that Gena is planning tomorrow where we can give him more details. We can decide with Cat from there whether to bring him along or not, and upgrade him. The clinic is probably not the best place to talk about this kind of thing. Also ask how Trey is doing.

I guess we can talk to Kazu a bit, and bury the hatchet. We do need to be better friends with the people we are trying to save, especially since we're not that popular with everyone in Lyst. Plus, we did tell Cat we would talk to him here: https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/986604.html#989977 can't break a promise. Lets get some CAT BACKSTORY (just be sure if it gets overwhelming to text Gena "HELP, KAZU WON'T SHUT UP AND LET ME LEAVE!" or something so she can barge in and save you.)
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No. 1008415 ID: 6c457c

Might be difficult to ask, but ask what the eyes represent.

As for how to convince him, tell him to keep this secret even from Kazu as you want to suprise everyone when you return, but you want to get stronger with your new powers, and want to train your body and practice using your powers with intense training this vacation so that people dont pity you with your scars. You think having Gruk come along will be helpful after a long day of training or if you get hurt, and maybe even help strengthen Gruk's healing abilities with potentially getting achievements for helping us. Tell him to think about it, he doesnt have to decide now and we'll talk more details about the training regime at our awakening party tomorrow.

And yeah, talk to Kazu
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No. 1008419 ID: ce39da

I'd be apprehensive about telling Gruk anything, even without factoring in Kazu. Do ask what the actual significance of that shirt is before you spill anything - as in, what it actually means to his family beyond the heirloom factor - because anything that might even be remotely tied to Nunitus or the night of the incident should be sending up red flags; if not Gruk himself, then at least regarding those he might be talking to.

But yeah, do talk to Kazu - he's probably a super nice guy if you can get past his ability to talk about nothing for minutes on end. (I'm sure he cares about what he's saying, even if nobody else does.) Hell, depending on what Cat's plans are, Kazu might even be a dungeoneering candidate; it's best not to be enemies with someone you might be entrusting your life to. Do be ready to text Gina to come and extract you if you find out you can't handle it, though.
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No. 1008423 ID: f99917

>>1008419
Pretty much this, not that we dont trust Gruk, but yeah.
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No. 1008462 ID: afe7de
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> Don’t give the full details
You have concerns about that eye shirt, and you think today’s the day to bite the bullet and ask for some more specifics. You bring it up and he begins his short tale.

The shirt’s around 50 years old and came from his FATHER. It’s been fixed and washed and redyed a few times, but was made of a rather good cloth material that made it last this long. Looking at it closely you can see stitches and spots where new cloth was applied. It’s a very well done job that you have to actually look quite deeply at to find out more. The shirt symbolizes the many seeing eyes of the GODDESS. In their version of mythology the goddess watches most high profile individuals like the MEGAFAUNA and COUNTRY LEADERS. But some eyes, the smaller ones wander and watch the smaller, less significant individuals. He remarks that some kin find this gaze to be haunting, but he finds it comforting, knowing that someone, something is there, watching. Even if it does nothing, that it’s still there judging. It makes him want to do good for goods sake and good in the hopes that others that are watched will also do good and be infected by his acts. The shirt used to be a robe, but was damaged beyond repair and was re-purposed into a shirt instead by his late mother a few decades ago.

His religion is a bit of an offshoot of most natural ones. He remarks that he hopes his mother is also watching and that when one of his family passes they illustrate another eye for them, that they’re joining the WATCHFUL EYES of the goddess so to speak. He points to one particular eye, his mother’s eye. You still find the shirt haunting to look at and after hearing that don’t have it in your heart to say anything about it. You thank Gruk for the massage and he says he’ll see you tomorrow. OH right the party, you almost forgot about that. You say you’ll see him then and walk off.
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No. 1008463 ID: afe7de
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> Talk to KAZU
You text Gena to let her know you’re going to have a quick word with Kazu and that you might need her to rescue you in a bit. She just sends you a million crying emoji. You have to admit there’s a part of you that revels in this cat and mouse game you’re playing with her. Teasing her just ever so much. She gets off on it too, hence her exaggerated responses. You take a deep breath and walk up to the counter, he looks at you and tilts his head.

You: Just wanted to cancel my appointments for the next while.
Kazu: K.
You: So uhhh I heard you know CAT.
Kazu: Yup.
You: What was he like? Back then?
Kazu: Okay I guess.


You’re getting nowhere, you know what he wants, his expression blank as you talk to him. You take another deep breath.

You: I’m sorry I WHINED about your talking.
Kazu: Uh Huh?
You: And I’m sorry I said you don’t say anything meaningful.
You: I’m SURE you do, you just talk a lot and I get annoyed easily at that.
Kazu: Eh, fair enough.
Kazu: You know, I wasn’t REALLY mad.
Kazu: More just seeing how long it would take for you to come around to the old Zu!


And there it is, his posturing, full of himself attitude that will talk for years, back and available to you. You probably only have enough time to hear one of his stories about Cat. He presents the following options to you, each he says are meaningful in their own way and involve Cat in some respect. He says that he was kind of young when some of the stuff happened, so it might not be that useful. You’ll do your best to pick the one you think will get you the most juicy goss from someone who literally can’t keep their mouth shut if you paid them, and would only do it out of spite.

A. First Meeting
B. The bus and the thing
C. Nipha’s Pet Project
D. Gideon the Wing-Kin
E. Videogames
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No. 1008466 ID: e51896

We already know a bit about Gideon and Cat's drug addiction with her (Willamina doesn't, but we as an audience knows) We probably don't need to go further on that.

And videogames is probably about Lustquest, the stuff Nipha's bf Rudy worked on (if that is him who worked on that in-universe)

I'd like to say B. The bus and the thing sounds the most interesting.

secondary C. Nipha's pet project (may or may not be about how Nipha got Cat back on track with some parts of his life though)

Willamina can jokingly tell Kazu that Cat kinda snooped into her business, so she is making it even between her and Cat by finding the juiciest bit of trivia on him and to not leave out any details...
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No. 1008467 ID: e51896

(oh yeah, and when Gena gets here, be sure to take her into the Winnebago before we talk about stuff. It's ghost proof after all, and we can tell Mint there to take the day off as well.)
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No. 1008468 ID: 094652

>Fascist Goddess
My worst nightmare. Erm, your worst nightmare... too.

Think about it. According to Gruk's religion, the purpose of the afterlife is to turn the universe into a spiritual surveillance state. Also, you know angels are genocidal dicks.

A or B, 50-50.
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No. 1008469 ID: dfbac0

I would avoid A and B, as they seem the most interesting, and also give the least information, so they're probably not actually anything big.
It just seems that's how he is, ropes you in with an interesting name, and tells a normal story.
I would say E, as although it looks simple at first, we've never heard of Cat playing video games before, if it's about games he played then it's good info for getting him a gift. It's also possible that he may let more information loose when talking about casual things.
Also, just because it's such a mundane title, it makes me think there's at least a 10% chance of it being something crazy like how Cat entered a magical videogame or something.
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No. 1008474 ID: 6519cb

I vote B.
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No. 1008477 ID: c9d7db

C
B could be good too, tho
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No. 1008487 ID: c92a02

Tell us about Gideon.
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No. 1008538 ID: afe7de
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> The Bus and the Thing
You pick this topic because it kind of sounds interesting. Like what story about a Bus could be impactful. Kazu begins a long and drawn out story. It goes on for quite a while and it’s hard to kind of parse everything. So rather then recounting the whole conversation in your head, you’re going to summarize it.

He regales you with the tale of how Cat met Nipha. He says it’s secondhand, but that Nipha likes to talk about it sometimes. They were on a bus, on opposite sides of a bus right. Cat was wearing this hoodie, had a weird haircut. And was sitting next to a kin that Nipha would later recognize as Gideon. Nipha got on and saw him, but didn’t really pay him any mind and sat across from him. A bit later the bus gets in an accident and tips over. Everyone’s freaking out and crying, so Nipha jumps to it and starts helping kin off the bus. She was always too kind for her own good in some regards, but then too selfish in others Kazu remarks.

Cat’s pinned under a bus seat with that girl, but he’s trying to get them out. Eventually Nipha helps get Gideon out at Cat’s insistence. Anyway, after that Nipha tries to go back but Cat limps off the bus, managing to have squeezed his way off, passing out on the road. Nipha went to help him but was stopped by the Wing-Kin, and a few days later she bumps into him again, turns out they lived next to each-other in nearby apartments in the more run down part of town, so they started hanging out. Though he says when he first met cat there was this whole thing with a bucket of pudding, a PINE YELLOW, and a mana pistol that-

You’re starting to lose interest. The story is interesting and it seems like it could give you some minor glimpses into Cat, but he just tells the stories so dryly. And even condensing the story down into that passage above is reducing it to 1/10 its size. You need an evac. You text Gena for assistance and a few moments later she busts down the door in a dramatic flair.

Gena: WILLLLAAAAAMIIIIIINAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Kazu: GAH!
You: Huh?


She dashes in and grabs you, trying to pull you out of the store, but she’s NOT THAT STRONG, so you just go with her. But Kazu gets out of the counter and walks towards the two of you. You take the moment to notice that part of her hair isnt straightened, and she’s also got it in a new style. Did she get a haircut, or is it a wig? Is that hair she had before her natural hair. You could of course ask, but you like this little mystery and don’t want to pierce the veil too much.

Kazu: Oh heya Gena, y’know its my break time I could share a smoke and chill with you guys for a bit.

Oh no, it’s happening again. He’s not getting the hint! You’re concerned about what to do next when Gena speaks up.
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No. 1008539 ID: afe7de
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Gena: It’s girl talk time. Willy here has some important stuff to talk to me about.
Kazu: I love secrets AND girl talk! OOOH, gimme gimme!
Gena: Nah, it’s private
Kazu: But I barely see you anymore…
Gena: Ughhhhh Kazu you’re killing me here.
Gena: I already explained to you. If yer not willing to compromise it’s still a no.


Kazu then pouts as the two of you wander off. You give gina THE LOOK indicating that you want to know more. She sighs.

Gena: I gave him a blowjob so good he cried and so I cuddled him to try to comfort him
Gena: And he got too attached and won’t calm the fuck down about it
Gena: He also is the kind of guy that wants to be monogamous and I’m not
Gena: Or at least accept that I didn’t wanna be monogamous, but he couldnt or wouldn't
Gena: So I told him if he couldnt stop being clingy then I wouldn’t do shit with him
Gena: Especially since I don’t want solo commitment right now and sex with Andrea is way too good?
You: But you and KAZU, eww.
Gena: If you can get past his literal incapability of shutting up, or are patient
Gena: Which I am by the way, even though I seem impatient right now
Gena: FOR A VERY COOL THING BY THE WAY
Gena: Then he’s alright. I mean he’s a med school student, he can’t be DUMB if he’s like that.
You: He said his SISTER rescued Cat’s Ex and maybe had a part in helping him too from a BUS once
Gena: Uhhhh Nipha right? That was her name?
You: I think so. YEAH.
Gena: Yeah he doesen’t shut up about his COOL OLDER SISTER.
Gena: I never met the cat, but I’m sure she’s not THAT great.


It is in that moment that Gena bumps into a pole, there’s a loud CLANG as her head impacts it. You can hear a distant laughter but when you turn around you see no one. Seriously, this town and it’s random poles need to have something done about it. That or you need to watch your step more often. The conversation’s been derailed, but you’ll think back on the Cat from that story later. Gena’s here. The two of you walk to the Winnebago, planning to be safe from prying eyes inside. Gena OOOHS and AHHHS as she sees the shiny new vehicle. There are some packages outside, you assume them to be MINT’S ORDERS. The two of you head inside. It’s the same as before for the most part, but off in the far back corner you see Mint, there’s papers scattered about and she’s on her COMM using it like a laptop again. You can hear the tapping of the desk as she works. She doesn’t notice you come in.
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No. 1008541 ID: 96c896

>>1008537
Say hey Mint what's hangin.
Waste no time in getting that dagger out for Gena.
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No. 1008545 ID: 094652

"Time to stuff a mouse into a cat~"

Also, ask Gena what kind of power she hopes she'll get.
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No. 1008547 ID: ce39da

>>1008541
Maybe don't pull out what looks like a weapon in a public area.

Take her to the RV first. You got some heavy shit to share (and make sure she knows that going in)... but you're giving her the item first - explain how it works, she might get weirded out otherwise - because your teasing does have limits, and it'd be good for her to be able to protect herself even if she's not game.

Actually, maybe explain the upcoming apocalypse first and how Angels will kill any Awakened who aren't Light affinity. Not that the survivors of this will fare much better at this rate, but still.
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No. 1008549 ID: e51896

Grab one of the papers, what is Mint working on?

Whatever the case, order Mint to take the day off and there are packages for her. If she complains, explain to her that stress management is super important to work efficiently. Be stern about it. In fact, show her some porn on her computer, like onlyFaunus, Gena's page specifically. Let her know that onlyFaunus is taking down pornographic materials next month, so savor what she can.

Also let Mint know she can watch television in your home , or read that dart magic book as a relaxing activity (that way when Mint watches tv, Callan will watch it too since he said he saw something interesting on television to Cat)

With Gena, let her look around the Winnebago, though keep her away from Rex if he's still here. make some small talk as she looks around like asking her what she and Andrea watched last night. You watched Brainworms, and then wanted to show Cat a classic episode of your favorite show CAESAR’S KITCHEN, so you missed out on some shows you usually watch and would like updates.

Afterwards, we can explain to Gena the item that will awaken Gena is a dagger for some reason. Let her know what power it will unlock within her, but also let her know about Cat and how he awakened you and he can do the same to Gena to awaken her to her natural power if she changes her mind about the dagger's power and waits until tomorrow at the party... though the power from Cat will be random. Be sure to let her know you'd like Cat's power to be kept secret.

After Gena decides what to do, we can talk about the vacation in more detail and what is going on with the war, Saba's inheritance, and stuff.

Telling her about the apocalypse and our training regime after we give the dagger will show that even if she doesn't want to go with us, we still want to awaken her regardless because she's our friend.
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No. 1008574 ID: d92af0

so like does someone in this town have a power based around inconveniently placed objects(poles?) causing head trauma or what
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No. 1008583 ID: e13b1d

>>1008574
It's been Kazu there every time.
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No. 1008594 ID: e51896

I like to think it's Liminal, he has warp powers, at least on Cat, Andrea, and Gena.

after all, if he is Max, he used to pull pranks with his warp powers as a kid https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#998017

And we did see a lookalike of Liminal in the GTA parody in the intermission using poles as weapons.
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No. 1008612 ID: afe7de
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You greet MINT in the corner as she’s startled out of her work. GENA goes to look around the RV while you chat her up.

You: Heya Mint what’s HANGING.
Mint: Logistics, planning, getting used to this internet thing.
Mint: It’s like a local network for trading and info
Mint: We had this on a smaller scale, but never for trading like this.
Mint: Teleporters were always difficult and expensive technologies
Mint: and ground routes were inaccessible after I was born.
You: Maybe you should take a little BREAK. There are some packages out there too.
Mint: Ah, what I ordered. Good. There’s a lot still coming.
Mint: I’m staying within budget.
You: Mint. You should take a BREAK. Manage your stress.
Mint: You all can de-stress, I need to figure out logistics. She joining us?
You: Yes, probably, I dont know I need to ask and this is part of it.
You: Please, just chill, Have you seen PORN yet?
Mint: Porn? What’s that?


You proceed to introduce MINT to the world of INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY, she’s curious, but actually seems bored after a bit. She cites that she can’t fuck these kin so it doesn't matter that much to her. You eventually put your foot down and order her to take at least half the day off. Go out, take a walk, meet other kin, not just stew on things. You look to the paperwork scattered about, a lot of it is various designs for inker made objects. One of which looks like some sort of large shield. But you’re not technical so you really don’t get what the rest of them are for. Eventually you get MINT to relent and she says she’ll go after she finishes the last of her planning and blueprinting.

It’s at this point that GENA walks over.

Gena: Yo. Whose this and why’s she freakin out?
Mint: I’m PLANNING, not freaking out.
Gena: Planning what?
You: Something we need to TALK about. But first let’s get down to what I texted you about.


You move Gena over to the bedroom, she oohs at it again, awed by the space and amount of beds. You sit down and she joins you. You wave your hand and the dagger comes out. Gena’s staring with her eyes open.

You: So uh, first off. I’ve got this THING.
Gena: You got an inter-spatial ring???!?!
Gena: Damn. I’ve only read about those.
You: I got more than that. THIS. This dagger I have in my hand can give you powers.
You: Specifically it gives bladed weapon mastery, stealth, lockpicking and the works.
Gena: But? I’m sensing a huge butt.
You: Well there’s context, weird and scary CONTEXT but also cool context.
Gena: Hit me, be brief, or long I don’t care.
You: Well CAT can give powers, but it’s random, or maybe its what you were meant to have.
You: I got ice powers from him, which started all this.
Gena: Thats uhhh. Are we safe here, are there like bugs? Ghosts? Will we get killed if we talk about this?
Gena: I believe you just uhhh, damn he must be very good at keeping that a secret to not be in some cell somewhere
You: Yeah it was a very recent POWER acquisition for him.
You: But anyway, you can have either this or his power, but there’s other stuff.
Gena: like that cat out there planning some stuff?


You give Gena a very brief description about how Angels will hunt down kin with powers, and how the apocalypse is upcoming. She gulps but has this look that seems like half nervousness and half excitement. You mention you’re planning on doing something to get stronger with a group and that you want her to join, Gena pauses and looks down at her paws for a second.

Gena: Like. You know this is kind of a dream for me, just like for you right?
Gena: Though if this is real and all happening, damn.
Gena: Those Ratiolatrists. They had it right and we were fools.
Gena: Yeah, I’ll take the dagger, fuck whatever I was MEANT to have, I WANT this powerset.
Gena: It’s as close as what I’ve wanted anyway.
You: Sure, and you don’t have to come if you don’t WANT, but we’d appreciate it.
Gena: Like HEAVEN I’m not going with you? You couldn’t keep me from coming if you tied me up and threw me in a lake
Gena: I’d haunt your ass and come anyway.

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A tense breath you were holding has just been released. You didn’t realize you were holding it or that you were tense. You guess a part of you was worried she’d reject the offer. You hand her the dagger and afte ra moment let her know to drip some blood on it, she does and the dagger turns to dust and the dust vanishes. A blue glow suffuses Gena’s skull for a brief moment before dissipating. Then Gena goes limp. Then Gena spasms. You’re confused but after a moment it stops and she jumps right up.

Gena: Sorry Sorry!
Gena: I just felt… A lot of information enter my head at once so I fell limp just so I could let it.
Gena: It would have hurt a lot more if I didn’t.
You: You sure you’re OKAY?
Gena: Oh yeah, totally, better then ever.
Gena: The UI stuff is weird, mental controls
Gena: Fuck it’s like a goddessdamned game.
Gena: Dammit I should have joined Andrea when went to her meetings I’m so behind on this info.
Gena: Okay, Okay. Okay. Okay.
You: OKAY?
Gena: Okay.


Gena heads out and starts talking with Mint who just finished cleaning up and shutting off her Comm. Gena then begins grilling her and you about basically anything useful. The stuff with Saba, the stuff with the Angels, the stuff with Isabella, the stuff with Max, Items, the dungeon, the works. She starts cursing a lot and grabs some papers and starts jotting some things down.

Gena: Fuck, Alright Alright. Sure. Fine. Fuck.
Gena: Okay so what its me, you, Cat, Andrea, Mint, and who else? Cannie?
You: She uh actually went kind of NUCLEAR yesterday after we told her and got pissed at Cat
Gena: Okay, writing her off.
You: HEY!
Gena: You know I love her too but like if she’s going to freak out at this and you know she’s not going to apologize
Gena: Then I think its best we just don’t put it on our plate.
Gena: I dunno who the leader is, you? Cat? Either way if you want her in, that’s on you to fix the issue.
Gena: I’m with Mint on us taking a week for logistics and then going. Let’s hold a temporary blank spot for her and wait.
You: Ugh, FINE, I’ll talk to her EVENTUALLY.
You: If she doesent talk to us FIRST anyway.
You: I was already planning on doing THAT.
Gena: Okay, we’re missing a healer but that pin could work.
Gena: You came from Gruks, we get a yay or nay?
You: Mostly Nay, but I didn’t give full details.
Gena: Okay cool. Fuck.
Gena: Anyone else planned?
You: Well Cat talked about Nipha potentially JOINING, or at the least him powering her up.
Gena: Kazu’s sister? Whatever, fine, he’s empowering kin so she gets a slot.


You get her to calm down and get out of her manic fit, splitting her from Mint and getting her to breathe deeply. There’s something… Off about her panic, her FERVOR. You can feel that she’s excited but panicked at the same time. You tell her to just take the day to go and experiment with her power, relax, that you all can talk about this tomorrow or the day after. Have a party, be normal, then deal with all this fucked up shit. She calms down and relents.

Gena: Guess I gotta make everyone combat gear right?
Gena: Well I got Cat’s measurements, and yours and Andreas, and myself. I’ll need Mints and whoever elses.
Gena: and Materials. Hey can we order stuff for that?
Mint: Already ordered.
You: Just take some time and stew on this. I just gave you a lot to process.
Gena: Can get why Cannie’d freak out, well, not the response she had in the end but still
Gena: Fuck and you just want me to stew on this?
Gena: I get you want me to have a clear head but this is a lot.
Gena: I have so many questions.
You: Later, just. Take some deep breaths. I’ve got poker night then we’ve got the party tomorrow. Let’s just…
You: Let’s plan to get real deep into it after that.
Gena: Fuck right? And your mom and Gruk and other kin were coming
You: JUST, don’t worry about EVERYTHING right now. Think this over, jerk off a bit and then come back tomorrow
Gena: Sleep on it?
Gena: Fine, Goddess fine, Yeah, I’ll probably just be a neurotic mess until It sinks in.


You get her to calm down again and send everyone off from the Winnebago. You tell them to meet back later, either TOMORROW AT NOON or THE DAY AFTER ANY TIME. But to take some time to decompress and just mentally acclimate to everything. You want them to be at this with a clear head. The apocalypse isn’t tomorrow. Early preparation is good, but managing mental states is also important. Mint’s probably been at it all night. You’re alone again. You think about SMOKING, never did it, but imagine this is the kind of stress that could get you to do it. You Sigh and wander around town aimlessly. You could have stayed with Gena but you know she’d just have endless questions and want to figure it all out now. That’s why you sent her off. You’re sure she’s just going to be at home researching what she can in the meantime, it’s usually more productive for her that way. You’ve got some free time for the rest of the day. Now the question is what to do with it?
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No. 1008616 ID: e51896

Ruffled Haunch time! It's like the only place we haven't visited yet in this quest. That sounds like a good place to decompress.

or lets chill out at the Hapless Stone to listen to rumors from Oriel on what is happening in town and chill.
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No. 1008617 ID: 1f0bd0

Ghosts? Bugs? We got both!
Go to the libarby and find something to read. Ok’d fashioned escapism!
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No. 1008620 ID: ce39da

Libarby seems good. Maybe Gena has the right idea with research, and we can unwind a little at the same time as long as we aren't too break-neck with our pace.
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No. 1008627 ID: 89f644

I think if we do go to the libarby, we should read something fun to clear Willamina's head over something to research that could potentially heighten Willamina' stress level, especially since she was considering picking up smoking which we dont want her to do. This is supposed to be our fun day after all. Maybe something like the tabloids to laugh at, or a graphic novel
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No. 1008657 ID: afe7de
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1008657

> Libarby
You decide to head to the Libarby. It’s a SWELTERING hot day today, but you just chill the air near you to make things just right. After walking for a little bit it gets hot again, you feel your phone heating up too. So you turn down the temperature even more. It’s a bit of a drain on your power, but it’s easily maintainable. You imagine now that this is ISABELLA’S SPIRIT and feel smug at ruining it’s plans to ruin your day.

The Libarby is also hot, but with your temperature reduction it’s less so. Xana’s there and she gives you a friendly nod as you walk in. You decide to head over to the TABLOIDS section to see if anything new or weird his happening. The Celebrity mags are typically garish and stupid, this is why you find them to be a good release. It’s nonsensical, guilt-free fun. Well, as fun as SCANDALS can be. Plus you’re never sure which headlines are real or not. There are headlines like the following:

DEENA CARTWRIGHT, SINGLE?
WAKE KNEE, FLAMINGO MOLESTER?
MYSTERIOUS AI FROM EDGE OF SOLAR SYSTEM GREETS HUMANS, HOAX?
DUNGEONS ARE OUR FRIENDS? MORE LIKELY THEN YOU THINK.
POPULAR PABE FIGHTER RETIRES, IS THE RING TOO HOT FOR HER TO HANDLE?
LEMMY CHAVOWITS, WASHED OUT ALCOHOLIC ON THE RISE AGAIN?


The rest of the titles don’t really speak to you. You also flip through the graphic novels section. Quite a few of them have been checked out but you look at the e-book listing too. These are the following ones you find:

BRAIN WORMS - Comic anthology
PABE SMUTWORKS - Licensed smut fanfic of actual PABE fighters (You’ve read this 20 times)
MOBILE STEED CALVARY: FOR GREAT JOUSTICE - It’s the first arc
REINCARNATED AS A MAID SEMPAI - You’ve also read this around 10 times
DON’T READ THIS BOOK - A horror comic


You could probably spend the day reading through some of these, but you also spy out of the corner of your eye the SURVIVAL section and notice a few books on WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, SPELUNKING, and LONG TERM UNDERGROUND TRAVELING. This section isn’t as popular in LYST as it is in DONJON, but you could probably access anything in a similar vein if you felt like researching this. Not that you need it with the WINNEBAGO and all. And your nearly endless supply of water, and ability to purchase rations and store them in an inter-spatial ring.

What do you read? (feel free to suggest other headlines or books too)
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No. 1008658 ID: 96c896

>>1008656
That AI story sounds interesting, see if you can get a legitimate article on it.
The PABE Fighter retiring is definitely real news, find out who it is.

Are there any achievements you can grind out?
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No. 1008662 ID: ce39da

Hey, wasn’t Lemmy’s actual dAUgHtA a PABE fighter - that Flicker character? Maybe she’s the one retiring? Two Chavowits stories in one news day might be connected somehow. That’s what RANDOM might say, anyway.

*reads both*

Fuck, now you’re in a BRAIN WORMS mood. Or PABE SMUT. Or both. Definitely both.
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No. 1008666 ID: aeba78

Okay, so now that we know Isabella's spirit is probably following us right now (phone heating up, things getting hotter) I vote we NOT look into anything related to dungeons or survival, at least not until Isabella leaves town or we have Cat with us to confirm there is a spirit with us or not. We don't want to be giving any hints to them to figure out what we're doing in our vacation time and letting Nunitus know.

>>1008662
Support on checking into the PABE article (wonder if Skidder, your favorite spider fighter, has something to do with it)
and the Lenny Chavowitz article. (Why doesnt that guy just give up show business already???)

After that, look into the the PABE Smut (so we can see what other fighters there are) and BRAIN WORMS.

Also, lets see who else is in the Libarby that we can talk to.
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No. 1008669 ID: e51896

I cannot decide, they're all good!

I'll just say I'll support not looking into the survival stuff just yet, at least until we can confirm whether we are being spied on or not. We can always just download it on our phone another day before the trip.
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No. 1008670 ID: 05240c

Read about spelunking, Lemmy, and friendly dungeons.
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No. 1008673 ID: 6c227a

Have a brief pang of concern that if the world does end, you won't be able to buy rations at the store any more.
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No. 1008689 ID: 7324a0

PABE smut. Maybe some of the content could be ENF clothing damage received in the ring?
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No. 1008841 ID: afe7de
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1008841

> Achievements?
You’ve still yet to get one, so the window is still closed. Though you’ve only had the power for like… barely a day and a half. The most you’ve done is throw the snowball and do some minor temperature adjustment. Maybe you need to do something more significant? Either way, It’s not really on your mind right now.

> POPULAR PABE FIGHTER RETIRES, IS THE RING TOO HOT FOR HER TO HANDLE?
You skim through the article, but a certain section pops out to you more then the rest.

After defeating SKIDDER in the ring, popular fighter FLICKER, AKA KELSEY CHAVOWITS, has decided to retire and not take up the HEROES LEAGUE offer to join them. Kelsey has refused all forms of interviews but her agent has informed us that she might make a return in a few years should the moons align correctly. Kelsey was reportedly seen having a breakdown mid-fight with SKIDDER, could these things be related. She’s a bit young to be going through menopause so perhaps she was on her period. No one knows why she had such an emotional and irrational change of mind. Some experts speculate-

You think that’s enough from that article. The author was starting to get misogynistic and that’s not your jam. Interesting that SKIDDER lost a fight. He’s your favorite spider PABE fighter after all. Even more shocking that the loss was to FLICKER. You never really liked her, she acted too much like a “HERO” and given what you’ve learned about the heroes league that bothers you more then you’d think. Though your feelings turn around a bit on her and SKIDDER. You think a bit more highly of her for rejecting the Hero’s League’s offer, and a bit less of SKIDDER now that you know.

> LEMMY CHAVOWITS, WASHED OUT ALCOHOLIC ON THE RISE AGAIN?
Another article, this one is shorter though.

LEMMY, popularly known for his work in the cult classic BRAIN WORMS, has announced that he’s planning on trying to produce a brand new, unrelated film. He says it’s been in the works and will go back to the roots being a SMALL INDEPENDENT FILM without the big budget. It’s his hopes that doing so will bring this series back to it’s roots and prevent a repeat of what happened to the brain worms franchise. Will his alcoholism get in the way with yet another performance? Or will he put down the sauce just long enough to bring us another masterpiece? Only time will tell.

You know that the series went on for 10+ Films, but only were really good for the first few, with a spike at the 5th, and a slow, steady decline at the 6th onward. You seriously wonder when this guy is going to give up on show-business. He’s ruined all of his contacts and there are even videos of public arguments between him and his DAUGHTAH. You’re not hopeful for his new performance, but if its good you’ll give it a watch. You wonder if there’s any relation with two CHAVOWITS being in the tabloids today but just shrug it off as a coincidence. Time to check out some comics.
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No. 1008842 ID: afe7de
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1008842

> BRAIN WORMS - COMIC ANTHOLOGY
You check this one out and add it to your digital library. So you can read the first omnibus physically, and the rest online if you can’t make it back. Might make for some good reading when you’re in the dungeon and something to read today while you hang around.

The story follows the original protagonist of the BRAIN WORMS anthology. HEESH ASH. The BRAIN WORMS movies have an entirely different canon that branched off starting the 3rd movie when Lemmy started stealing the limelight. You think it’s a cooler story, and it avoids most of the supernatural elements the movies went into, instead supplementing it with pseudo science. The INFECTED end up getting powers later on, but the LIVING don’t. The comic was known to frequently kill off beloved characters, so you’re excited to give it a read.

> PABE SMUTWORKS
Now THIS, THIS is a book. Probably your favorite piece of literature that you keep tucked in a corner somewhere. You’ve got all the books that were ever made of this digitally and physically. They made around 5 SMUTWORKS. The actors and actresses were really gung-ho about it and leaned into it in their performances IRL. So it didn’t come as too much of a shock when they allowed writers to use their personas in CLOTHING DAMAGE and POWER FANTASY FUCKING scenarios. Just holding this book, the first issue, just sends a shiver down your spine and a heat to your loins. You take a quick look around. No one’s nearby. There’s just the Libarbian and a few other kin wandering the Libarby. You could sneak off to a corner and… just for a quick moment… You don’t think anyone would notice. You have done it before…

Do you sneak off to a quiet corner? Or do you go do something else?

If this happens I’m gonna roll a die to see if you get caught. Feel free to suggest who catches you!
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No. 1008843 ID: 094652

No. You're a millionaire. With OP superpowered friends.

Wait until you can recruit the real PABE members into your bed.
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No. 1008845 ID: 5b33d4

Sneak off. Do it.
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No. 1008851 ID: e51896

If it was Cat, I'd say no.

But this is Willamina. She's so COOL, she be confident enough to do it. And if she's caught, her coolness can talk her out of trouble. And this will be good training for dungeon exploration! Work on our stealth!

And if someone catches her... Who else but Fivin? It's a running gag at this point, so Fivin is my main choice

(secondary choice is someone from the Ruffled Haunch we havent met yet, third choice Iraphena, but only because she predicted Willamina here.)
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No. 1008852 ID: 38de5d

Sneak off to the corner.

Maple if she's caught.
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No. 1008873 ID: 50af53

The only person you could truly be embarrassed y being caught by. Your adopted mother.
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No. 1008906 ID: afe7de
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1008906

> Do it
You head off to a tucked away nook of the LIBARBY. It’s a cute and cozy little corner built into the wall, a nice cushion with an adjustable light. There’s a curtain, you pull it partially, but not all the way either, part of the excitement comes from the POTENTIAL to be seen. It’s partially obscured, so if someone DOES come by they might not realize what’s happening at first. You flip through the pages, reading a comic about EL SECRETO and a fighter called OBSCURA. She can go invisible, but still makes a shadow when she steps. The beginning is as you remember it. The two battling, EL SECRETO gaining the advantage, their clothes slowly being torn apart. Eventually EL SECRETO’S hard cock is revealed and with a flash he whips OBSCURA in the face. Her invisibility fades. She quivers in excitement as the rest of her clothes are torn off. At one point OBSCURA tries to remove his mask but then his signature catchphrase comes up.

EL SECRETO: THE. MASK. STAYS. ON.

You begin rubbing yourself in excitement, already moist from the tense build up and character development. You blush slightly and your breathing becomes heavy, but you don’t let out a moan. You flip through more stories and masturbate for a while, coming a few times, but this next one. Oh this next one will be a treat for you in mind and soul. It’s too bad you hear footsteps coming around the corner. If you could just… Almost…

Fivin turns the corner and sees you. You climax instantly and shudder a bit. Letting out a brief moan of pleasure. Fivin looks confused and wanders towards you. He can’t see below your waist, and you absentmindedly bring up your soaked hand and give him a wave, before realizing and dropping it back down. You hope he didn’t see that.

Fivin: Oh heya Willamina. Nicky wanted me to let you know when I saw you about the-
Fivin: *SNIFF* *SNIFF*
Fivin: What’s that smell?
You: About the what?
Fivin: Nevermind, uhhh yeah.
Fivin: Nicky said she got the paperwork sorted out, it’s ready for you whenever tomorrow.
Fivin: Left it in the Office.
Fivin: And your 3 months vacation pay also will be paid out on FRIDAY.
Fivin: It’s linked to the payroll system so you just gotta wait.
You: Cool, I’m in no hurry about that one though, I have enough saved up now.

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No. 1008907 ID: afe7de
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1008907

Fivin takes a look at what you’re reading and blushes. That’s what he gets for being snoopy. He turns away and coughs and in that moment you wipe your hand enough so it’s not visibly wet. You also take a look at what he’s holding. You can’t quite read what the title is, something about -PNOSIS? You’re really bad at those anagrams and word puzzles though, so you don’t think about it too hard, you’re too COOL to worry about anything other than playing off your totally-not-jerk-off-session.

Fivin: Yeah, that issues just too uhhhh
You: HETERO?
Fivin: Yeah, or uh, too many p-p-puss- V-v-vaginoes for my like.
You: Oh you don’t like CAT GIRLS do ya?
Fivin: Anywayyyyyy. Oh, and she’ll tell you later probably but there’s 3 AWAKENED she’s looking into.
Fivin: 2 are planning on coming into the city on MONDAY or TUESDAY.
Fivin: The thirds a big IF, the fact that they even replied is kind of amazing.
You: Oh uh, thanks FIVEY.
Fivin: Hey… Only Nicky calls me that…
Fivin: Anyway, nice seeing you, have a good day WILLA!


He rushes away, you think hoping he got a one up on you with a doofy nickname. Willa’s kind of dumb, but you’ve heard worse. Goddess the one that called you Wilco got punched in the face. You think his name was RANDOM, eh, maybe it was RANDY. You only met him the one time and he couldn't pronounce your name and weren’t sure if it was a joke. You briefly wonder if one of the AWAKENED TOWN GUARDS, as you’re calling them in your head, is FLICKER. That would be kind of cool. You check to see if you left a mess, you didn’t everything localized to your panties and shorts, and walk to the front, checking out your books. It’s getting a little late, time flies when you’re jerking off as ANDREA would say.

You’re feeling a bit sleepy, so you head home to your front porch and decide that now’s the time for a nap. You don’t really dream all that often, but you are relaxed, so maybe you’ll have a brief 5 minute dream that’s transient and that you’ll not remember on waking. Who knows?

What do you dream about?

A. A raven
B. A fairy
C. Other (suggest away, or even combinations of things)
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No. 1008908 ID: 6519cb

B.
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No. 1008909 ID: 094652

C) Dream about the would-be final panel of a graveyard quest.
Get it completely wrong.
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No. 1008910 ID: f8fa51

>>1008909
Oh damn, that's good.
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No. 1008913 ID: e51896

A
Why is Willamina dreaming about CHI (Saba) from SHARDS???
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No. 1008914 ID: ce39da

A
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No. 1008916 ID: 12b4ae

A, and with a little bit of a special guest: Set those eyes: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1006261.html#1007816
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No. 1008925 ID: 12b4ae

>>1008913
>Why is Willamina dreaming about CHI (Saba) from SHARDS???

Probably this dream is set up as a way for Saba to finally say goodbye to one of his only living family members since he never got to do that due to his sudden death, but is only able to do it as Chi.
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No. 1008926 ID: c92a02

B!
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No. 1008949 ID: 031458

A
That cross in the sky is really neat, actually
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No. 1008957 ID: e51896

Maybe if that Raven is Chi, maybe she can tell Willamina to come to DIMENSION 18-Q when she dies, and ask the guardians if she can go to that destination when she reaches the afterlife.
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No. 1008969 ID: afe7de
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1008969

Sleep comes quickly to you. At first it’s the normal darkness that you’re used to. Then a thick fog. You’re wandering through the fog and you feel yourself change. Your hands are no longer these weird human-fleshy tubes. They’re feathered and white. Well, half white, half black. The scarring on your body takes on a white tinge. Soon, before you realize it, you’re flying with those wings. The mist is seemingly endless, with nothing in sight. You fly through it though, reveling in the freedom that only a bird can have. You let out a KAW, and another KAW sounds out near you.
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No. 1008970 ID: afe7de
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1008970

> A Raven
Something visualizes in the mist, it’s a WING-KIN that looks like a raven. They seem shocked as you approach and fly around them. You can only KAW at them, and it’s now that you realize that you’re actually BIRD-SIZED. And you CAN’T TALK. You flutter up to the WING-KIN and land on their outstretched hand. They speak, but their language is incomprehensible to you. It ALMOST sounds like ENGLISH, but not really. It’s PHONETIC of some kind, but doesn't mash up with what you know. You take a closer look at them. They’re wearing a ridiculous pink WIZARDS HAT and have some seriously BLACK EYES. They’re also nude, but that’s a common Wing-Kin thing you think.

The Wing-Kin’s expression of CONFUSION changes to one of CURIOSITY. You greet the kin, but all that comes out is chirping and kaws. They greet you back, or give what you assume to be a greeting. A level of fanaticism you recognize to belong to most geniuses like your GRANDPA comes to mind in their expression. Like they’re calculating the endless meaning in your actions or existence or other nerd shit. You could fuck with them a little bit, or try to genuinely communicate, but it’s going to take some CREATIVITY either way.
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No. 1008974 ID: e51896

We gotta give Willamina and Saba a heartwarming closure by wishing each other goodbye, and maybe Chi can help Willamina by giving her the destination name to her universe so Willamina can be reborn possibly as Chi's offspring or something when she reincarnates

OR MAYBE CHI COULD [LINK] WITH US TO BOOST OUR STATS AND HELP US IN THE DUNGEON IF SHE FIGURES OUT WHO WE ARE!

best way to communicate is with your FEATHERS

Pluck as many of your FEATHERS off your body as you can with your beak and/or talons, and arrange the feathers on the floor to spell out the words "WILLAMINA III" with an arrow pointed at you on the floor... or maybe just "WILL III"

Maybe Chi will pluck some of her own feathers to help us do this faster? whatever the case, once we finish trying to reveal who we are, Hopefully she'll [UNDERSTAND]
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No. 1008975 ID: dfbac0

Well if we plan to communicate perhaps we should do some charades or somethi-
>Nerd
MORSE CODE GO!
Tap-tappity-tap.
Or well...
Chirp Chirp Chirp Chirp. Chirp. Chirp Tweet Chirp Chirp. Tweet Tweet Tweet. [Pause] Chirp Chirp Tweet Chirp. Chirp Tweet Chirp. Chirp Chirp. Chirp. Tweet Chirp. Tweet Chirp Chirp. Tweet Chirp Tweet Chirp Tweet Tweet.
And so on...
(.... . .-.. .-.. --- / ..-. .-. .. . -. -.. -.-.-- / .-- .... .- - .----. ... / .-- .. - .... / - .... . / .-- . .. .-. -.. / .-- .. --.. .- .-. -.. / .... .- - ..--..)
(Didn't want to do the whole thing in chirps and tweets...)
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No. 1008977 ID: f8fa51

Willamena probably doesn't know morse code, and has no reason to expect that Chi does if she's speaking a completely alien language. Willamena also isn't enough of a nerd to try to establish mutual understanding from first principles by starting with prime numbers or anything.

However, I like the feathers plan.
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No. 1008978 ID: 094652

Just make tracks on the ground that form distinct words and symbols, especially arrows if you can't comprehend normal speech in this mode. Draw as much as you can remember, followed by an arrow or pointer, and then sit down where it's pointing.
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No. 1008979 ID: a9fe9e

>>1008974 this.
Feathers plan is a go! Just arranging the feathers in our name should suffice to reveal to her who we are.
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No. 1008981 ID: 088b5b

see if you can't write on the ground before you start ripping your feathers out
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No. 1008986 ID: d2cb69

>>1008970
you can probably get that you're sapient across pretty easily by doing some charades. maybe start with some grand wizardy motions, them gesture to your ears and shrug to highlight the lack of understanding here
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No. 1008988 ID: c92a02

Roll over and ask for belly rubs.
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No. 1008998 ID: 2f6ee3

Try posing your body to make letters. W: wings angled up. I: stand straight. L: one wing to the side, one up. A: both wings angled down. M: both wings straight down. N: one wing up, one wing down, angled body.
With those, you can spell WILLAMINA III.
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No. 1009004 ID: f02064

Write your name with your plucked feathers.

If you can't do it on the ground due to it being too foggy or something, arrange your plucked feathers on the wingkin's wing to spell your name. A wingkin's wingspan seems large enough to have us do so in comparison to our size and our small feathers. After all, their wingspan need to be big in order to fly their human sized bodies, plus she is holding us right now with her outstretched arm to allow us to do this....

or maybe we can remove that pink hat, have it land on her wings, then step on the middle of the hat to flatten it and write our name on it, though she might get upset about that.

Either way We might need to shorten our name to fit it all, like "WILLA III" (you took inspiration from Fivin for that nickname)

Whatever we do, give her a couple feathers as a gift for good measure, both a black and white feather.
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No. 1009022 ID: e51896

Just thought of something: is it possible to pull a feather or two on our forehead slightly down over our right eye just like how our hair covers our right hollow eyehole in our human form to make us look more like ourself?
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No. 1009026 ID: 6519cb

>>1009022
Ooh, I like this idea.
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No. 1009027 ID: 2f6ee3

>>1009022
That's pretty good.
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No. 1009030 ID: a9fe9e

>>1009022
Definetly this! Perhaps Chi's [understanding] will help her figure out it's Saba's granddaughter by wearing our feathers like that and help us in our journey in some way.
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No. 1009037 ID: 031458

We have cold powers.
This is some sort of... Dream? Mental Space?
Write english with big snowflakes.
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No. 1009051 ID: e51896

Support on also using a little bit of snow power to summon snowflakes as well if it is possible. I don't think we are able to use it to write letters, but if we use an awakened power in front of Chi, it might help her [understand] we're Willamina III and not William, and we're still in Saba's old universe with our inherited awakened power we got from our mother, and grandmother.
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No. 1009730 ID: afe7de
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1009730

> Cover one eye with a feather, to match your disfigured human form
You only vaguely remember your humanity in this dream-scape, you were never really good at LUCID DREAMING, but you feel the desire to COMMUNICATE with the being. Even if you fail to do so, at least it will have been one of your WEIRDER dreams. You shifts some feathers around your face to cover up one of your eyes and flap about. The WING-KIN says a few words but looks even more confused. Gesturing back behind them. They poke at you and you KAW and peck back.

> Morse Code
You don’t know Morse code! That’s some NERD SHIT if you ever heard of it.

> Pluck feathers
That didn’t work, okay, maybe another tactic? What if you plucked some feathers out? You try your best to grab one with your wings but it’s innefectual, so you try to PREEN and PLUCK out a feather. It’s hard to do at first, but your body naturally knows the motions as you sort of bleed into your new raven-like form. The first gets plucked out and it HURTS. You cry out in pain and the world starts to fade out and back in. It takes you a moment to be back in the dream. The Wing Kin is floating a bit of a distance away, but comes towards you. They look concerned and confused. You pluck out 3 more feathers, this time doing your best not to hurt yourself, but the pain reaches a point where you aren’t willing to pluck anymore.

At this point the Wing-Kin isn’t saying anything, but they’re looking around. You feel that you’re slightly moving in a direction. It feels like levitation or floating. You never noticed the WING-KIN using their legs, so you guess that’s how they move around this place, they’re probably taking you somewhere, but you don’t really care. You spell out a W, and then a 3 With the 4 feathers. It’s your last attempt at communication. You thought about using some ICE or SNOW but it’s too late for that now, you’re committed to this bit.
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The movement stops and you see the WING-Kin stare at you with a larger amount of intensity. It’s at this moment you feel something strange. Like a clawing at the back of your mind. That clawing sensation turns to bubbling. You barely notice the WING-KIN take a step back from you, you’re just floating there now. There’s shouting, you think it’s in ACTUAL ENGLISH, but you’re too disoriented to fully make it out.

????: -ANT BE-
????: -ROJECTION O-
????: -ME KIND OF-
????: -ATS THAT BUBBLI-
????: -ER ME? FIGHT IT-
????: -E EVEN IS PER-


You’re losing sensation in your body for some reason. Your head is moving uncontrollably, you see a see a sparrow flying directly at you and reach out to it. You’re starting to return to the same inky blackness that constantly fills your dreams-capes, but a sensation sticks with you. A sensation of LONGING, the desire to INVITE others to join the same state. You can’t tell what’s going on anymore in the dream-scape, or if that’s where you even are.

And like a flash, you’re awake. You look around and its evening. You can only really vaguely recall your dream. Something about a WING-KIN you think? But like most dreams the details start to drift further and further away the more awake you become until you only remember that you had a dream, which in itself is strange given how often you DON’T have one. You check your COMM, It’s 9:30 On the dot. Well if there’s one good thing about your sleep cycles its that you seem to always awake at JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT without a timer. There’s also a TEXT from CAT. Looks like hes taking a shower with Andrea inside. Well if he’s already here, there’s no need to rush it, getting to Bobby’s house is only a 15 minute walk anyway. You pop inside and hear them just about to finish the shower. You decide it’s time to pull a little PRANK. You pop into the nearby cupboard and hide.

What kind of prank do you pull on these two goofs?
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No. 1009732 ID: c92a02

Freeze the countertop with a thin layer of ice so everything goes sliding.
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No. 1009738 ID: 629f2e

>>1009732

Freeze the floor so that they go sliding. They probably won't get hurt, and it's worth the risk for comedy.
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No. 1009758 ID: 5232cd

Blow Cat's hair into a funny shape, and mess up Andrea's fur.
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No. 1009760 ID: ce39da

>>1009738
Naw, tripping concussions are no joke. Just dropping the local temperature and moving some air around should be prank enough for two people getting out of the shower still a little wet.
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No. 1009762 ID: f8fa51

Absolutely no slipping in the shower. People can die that way. Really, people can die from slipping just about anywhere, and even if they're "only" injured, that's a terrible sort of prank.

Turning the shower-water cold would be a mean-spirited sort of prank, but better than slipping.
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No. 1009796 ID: e51896

Freeze the towels. HA! Now the towels will be too frozen to use! good luck drying off, losers!

Also cool down Cat's poker clothes you set out for him. He thought he'd get warm from putting on clothes? NOPE!

But then you'll hug him to warm him up. You're not THAT cruel.

Who knows, we might just get an achievement for making someone shiver.

Also, ask Andrea if she wants her powers upgraded as an apology. Gotta strengthen Cat's awakened power after all.
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No. 1009816 ID: 094652

Blow some cool wind around their extremities until they get horny.
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No. 1009835 ID: 4f1cc6

>>1009796
oh the frozen towels are a good one, that'll be great
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No. 1009844 ID: 173ed8

Freeze those towels solid! Splash water on it first if you need to.
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No. 1010465 ID: afe7de
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> FREEZE towels
> MAke things a little CHILLIER

You lean out of the cupboard and look towards the TOWEL RACK, they're chatting and the water's stopping soon. You'll have to act fast, so you stick out your hand and expend some ENERGY to FREEZE the towels. They only have a bit of ambient moisture from the hot STEAM, so it will only be so effective, but it's enough you think. You also spend some more ENERGY to whisk away the hot air as they leave, it's COLD. You can hear a few SHRIEKS from ANDREA and a few giggles, followed by a SHRIEK from CAT. You're barely able to contain yourself as they walk out the room, you hear them smooching and Andrea mumbling about how you should give her a hug for warmth because of this DAMNED COLD TOWEL and DAMNED COLD HOUSE.

You fall out of the cupboard laughing and see Andrea giving Cat a PEACE SIGN. The two of them narrow their eyes at you, look at eachother knowingly and pick you up, tossing you on your bed. In a moment they're tickling you, which is a brand new sensation because now you can actually feel it and holy shit it's a mix of PAIN and LAUGHTER and you're crying and laughing and cry UNCLE a few times until they relent.

ANDREA gives you a wink as she heads out and CAT'S laughing his ass off like you were earlier. The sock is on the other paw as it were. You take a quick shower, don your POKER NIGHT outfit, and lead CAT out to BOBBY'S place.

Do you chat about anything before POKER NIGHT starts?
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No. 1010469 ID: 96c896

Willamina gotta ask how the date went.
Also mention how she had a dream and that's weird because she normally doesn't.
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No. 1010486 ID: 208562

Cat talks about his date, told andrea everything about what we're planning, how he met a weird deer with 6 eyes that andrea couldn't see which put him to sleep giving him the most weirdest yet most peaceful dream he ever had, something about red eyes and visions while in space too. Also, walked home naked for some reason.

Willamina talks about kazu mentioning cat's bus incident, told everything to gena (shes on board) Nicky finding some people to protect the town which we might meet during the paperwork signing, and our dream... something about birds? No idea.

Cat should suggest driving the winnebago to Bobby's, but Will thinks it'll be more fun to sneak home naked if they lose.
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No. 1010507 ID: d0ebbe

Ask Cat more details about Nipha. Find out she is always bottomless.
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No. 1010572 ID: f25cae

Ask Cat if after Poker if he wants to end this awesome day spending the night sleeping at the Ruffled Haunch.
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No. 1010573 ID: 629f2e

A simple review on both of your chats would be fine I think. After that, poker time!
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No. 1010608 ID: 71201a

>>1010572
Support on inviting Cat to sleep at the Ruffled Haunch after Poker.
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1010746

You head back inside, grabbing your POLAROID CAMERA, then you pop by the LYST-Y-MART and get just a bunch of SLUSHEES, 5 each, you're going to need them for later.

> THE DATE
You: SooooOOOoo
Cat: Sooooooo?
You: Howd it GOOOOOO?
Cat: Oh! That.
Cat: Good, I think. She's on board with everything, was'nt that scared about it all
Cat: Didn't freak out over my power which is weird
Cat: Wants to keep us all safe and-
You: Cat YOU absolute DOLT I mean the date
Cat: Oh that, yeah, it was fine. Great even.
Cat: We spent most of it like... Doing DATE things.
Cat: Walk in the forest, find a chill spot, played a dumb little board game
You: That FORGIVE ME game?
Cat: Yeah that one!
Cat: She made some really good food, I think it was a veggie pot pie
Cat: And like a bunch of these great sammies.
You: They're called SANDWICHES Cat, c'mon not you too!
Cat: I always called em SAMMIES tho.
You: Fucking city kin.
You: So HOW'D fucking hold up? You keep up?
Cat: I could for a while, past what I thought I could actually.
Cat: And hours later when we finished and I thought she was done.
Cat: I was limp and tired but she was still raring, a few STAMI-LIQUORS (and hours) in.
Cat: But she stopped cause I think she got I was done.
You: Eh, better then MOST kin can even get.
You: I bet she was actually SATISFIED for once.
Cat: I hope so. it was good.

> THE DEER
Cat: Oh and I met the deer! Errr Doe? But like it's weird it had 6 eyes and she couldn't see it.
You: No, it has 2 eyes. What? You think it has extra eyes or some shit?
You: Or was it amulet shenanegans?
Cat: I took it off and there were 6 eyes still!
Cat: and like I took a NAP on it and felt the best I ever had, like all my stress, GONE!
Cat: Bruises, gone!
Cat: Also had a weird as fuck dream and I don't dream that often.

> DREAMS
You: Actually I had a dream too. Something about a BIRD?
You: I can't really remember.
Cat: I remember like... Eyes?
Cat: And a voice, something about passing? change?
You: Dreams are weird.
Cat: Yup.

> WALKING HOME
Cat: So why are we walking there, why not take the WINNEBAGO
You: So we can have the glorious WALK OF SHAME, DUH!
Cat: But I already did that today!!!
You: PFFFFF HAHAHAHAAH
You: What were you so HIGH you forgot to put on clothes!
Cat: Actually... Yes...

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You burst into a raucus laughter, you don't know why it's funny to you, but it is. It takes a moment for you to regain composure and a tear comes out of your eye.

You: Phew, haha, yeah well. We'll see what happens. We're splitting total clothes tonight so that'll be a thing.
Cat: What, I don't get a seat at the table?
You: It's shared. I got this slot because BOBBY knows I'm the fucking best.
You: I'm just letting you in because It'll be fun, I hope Landi's there.
You: You'll get a KICK outta her!
You: Speaking of, hold my ring.
Cat: Why can't you just wear it?
You: Continuity.
Cat: What?
You: Nevermind.


> YOUR TURN
Cat: So how was your day?
You: Oh, you know, jerking off in the LIBARBY, hopefully there's a new GUARD coming to town.
Cat: So is EXHIBITIONISM a big thing in this town or?
You: I mean to SOME kin I guess.
You: Gena's DOWN but panicked but she'll be fine after she analyzes everything.
You: Took a GOOD nap
You: Oh, and KAZU talked about that time on the BUS where you met his SIS
You: And this WING-KIN tha-
Cat: Let's not talk about her.
You: well I heard it was this chick named GID-
Cat: So NIPHA'S a super cool girl huh
Cat: Saving a bunch of kin. Really admirable.


You guess he really doesen't want to talk about that girl. Weird since he drew them in his notebook. You wanted to ask more about NIPHA anyway, seems like a good segway.

You: Uh, Huh. Yeah. She's coming to town soon isnt she?
Cat: TOMORROW! It's exciting! She's one of the few kin outside of LYST
Cat: That I actually trust. Well she went a long ways to making that happen.
Cat: But she's great, so you know that LAW that passed for WING-KIN like decades ago?
You: The one where they don't have to wear clothing?
You: I think it had something to do with it getting in the way of their feathers
You: and being real uncomfortable if it wasnt just a vest or a skirt or something
Cat: Yeah that one! So Nipha's like a long hair CAT right.
Cat: She found a LOOPHOLE in the system that lets her get away with not wearing PANTS
Cat: Went real deep into court, you can't see anything down there and she fought 3 LAWYERS
Cat: Eventually using that law and getting it applied to BEAST-KIN with certain fur amounts
Cat: She's got a PERMIT and everything it's so funny to see her fuck with the cops
You: Wait, so she NEVER wears pants!?!?!
You: NEVER??? I'm so fucking jealous these GODDESS DAMNED PURITANS
You: Saying we should "PROTECT THE CHILDREN" And can't go PANTSLESS
You: I remember reading STORIES about when this town was a fully nudist colony!!!
You: You know that 40 years ago Midland passed a law that EVERYONE had to don CLOTHES,
You: you had to designate ZONES, but they couldnt enforce it past 8PM
You: FUCKING. STUPID.
Cat: Didn't know you cared that much?
You: Okay, imagine literally every day it's always fucking hot and my phone overheats right?
You: You'd wanna declothe after that too!
You: Wait that was that fucking BITCH'S FAULT!!!!!
You: GAAAHHHHHHHHH
Cat: Anyway, she's kind of a KINMANITARIAN, helps out when she can
Cat: But also like gets OBSESSIONS and PROJECTS
Cat: And ABANDONS other things to pursue it
Cat: Pretty sure I can get THIS WHOLE THING
Cat: To become her next big project and she's fucking BRILLIANT
Cat: When she puts her mind to shit.
You: She good in a scrap? Or like... Potentially good?
Cat: I learned some of the basics from her, but uhhhh
Cat: I think she started to learn the SWORD a few years back
Cat: Never an actual ADVENTURER, but always wanted to be
You: I can RESPECT that. Might mean she's on better FOOTING then us?
Cat: Oh and I guess RUDY is good too. He's a TINKER but he never talked about his creations.
Cat: I think he was trying to make a ROBOT or AI or something at one point, I wonder how that went.
You: So you're DOING YOUR THING to her?
Cat: Yeah, I owe it to her.
Cat: I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her.
You: ...
You: You KNOW I want to hear more right?
Cat: Maybe another day, I'm in too good a mood to ruin it.
You: Damn TEASE.
Cat: I mean I did just spend a WHOLE DAY with ANDREA.


You grumble under your breath, not really upset at cat who winks at you. You eventually reach BOBBY'S place. It's a quaint little HOUSE at the edge of town. Apparently it's got a BEDROOM with a KITCHEN UNIT and a STUDIO. He greets you outside and WILLAMINA hands him just a TON of SLUSHEES. You head inside but overhear a conversation between BOBBY and CAT.

Bobby: Hey. You seem like a guy with... CONNECTIONS. Am I right?
Cat: Uhhhhh, I dunno.
Bobby: I need IMPORTED SLUSHEE SYRUP
Cat: Wasn't there that news article about that?
Bobby: I dunno, BUT! IT's really good.
Bobby: Do me a solid, I uhhh. Can't get it for reasons.
Cat: Uh Huh.
Bobby: I heard you wanted ARTIFACTS right. I got one I don't use.
Bobby: just get me that and It's yours.


You don't *REALLY* care about that artifact, it's just a dumb mirror you could never get to work, and he couldn't either. You wait inside and take a glug of some water. Another minute passes before CAT waltzes in, excited after placing an ORDER ONLINE. He says that he's going to get an ARTIFACT tomorrow but you roll your eyes.

The two of you walk into the room, it's dimly lit and a few other participants are there. CAT'S HIGH has fully worn off and you can tell his confidence is dropping with every step he takes. You pat him on your back and pull your your POLAROID CAMERA, snapping a pic just out of range of the group. And then... The game begins.

https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/994099.html

AUTHORS NOTE: Did I forget to mention that POKER NIGHT was a canon thing that happened on QUESTDEN? Well it is. Yup, that happened. Now we fast forward to POSTGAME.
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The two of you head out into the street, fully nude. You managed to only TIE ONCE that whole game, and barely got any clothes. You store the following items in WILLAMINA'S RING:

MARY KIL'S LACEY PANTIES
SERAH'S REAL GOLD PINK BELT
ALMA'S BLACK AND BLUE JUMPSUIT UNIFORM

The last is in Cat's Hand. He holds an iridescent ring that's shimmering and studded with a variety of RED GEMS.

You: So that's a COCK RING right?
Cat: Yeah. But I'm pretty tuckered out right now. It's been a long day.
You: Was gonna say LET'S go to the HAUNCH
You: But I could probably get your exhaustion after ANDREA.
You: What does your AMULET say?


THE ASSLANTEAN ORICHALCUM RING OF VIRILITY - A Magically crafted phallus ring created for the people of ASSLANTIS. Increases HEALTH, STAMINA, and FERTILITY. Protects the wearer from EXHAUSTION and DISEASE. It has an extremely PLEASENT AND STIMULATING TEXTURE from the detailing on its surfaces. It RESIZES to fit the wearer when applied phallically.
(DEA - While it prevents PHYSICAL EXHAUSTION, it does not prevent MENTAL EXHAUSTION. It's FIRTILITY improvements are MAGICAL in nature, but CONTRACEPTIVES are as effective as they NORMALLY ARE, (yes I had to look this up, you're welcome))

You: So you're going to become the new ENERGIZER BUNNY huh?
Cat: Huh. I guess that means I'll be able to KEEP UP???
Cat: Imagine Andrea's surprise if I could keep up with her for a whole day??
You: YOU might wanna BE CAREFUL, I imagine she might abduct you for a week if she found that out.
You: Sex all day every day until she got literal years of backlogged sex out of the way.


You see CAT visibly sweat, there's a tinge of excitement but also a very palpable FEAR there. Goddess, fucking with him is so easy. You don't DOUBT that ANDREA would do something like that, but it'd be purely consensual, she likes the degrading thing, but isn't really into noncon. At least you don't think. There's a bit of a back and forth with you and Cat as he tries to get you to store it but you think he should wear it. He eventually relents and slides it on remarking that it "Feels rather comfortable actually" it resizes and fits his dick rather easily.

You think you could convince him to head to the HAUNCH still, but it might take a good argument. But it is NEARLY MIDNIGHT, and CAT does have his meeting with NIPHA tomorrow, it might be a better idea to head to bed.
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No. 1010756 ID: f8fa51

You're not going to be able to put a convincing argument together when are aren't really sure it's a good idea yourself. Let's just go to bed (to actually sleep in).
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No. 1010757 ID: e51896

Can't forget we also got 50 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS for awakening someone outside our dimension. Nice!

Anyway, tough choice. it's probably a better idea to head home and rest up since we got much to do tomorrow: plan things with our group, meet with a bunch of newcomers (Rudy, Nipha, guard(s), maybe Zarah though nothing said she'll show up or not tomorrow), meet with Nicky on the papermill contract and awaken her, get that mirror artifact from Bobby, and of course Willamina's awakening party

On the other hand, we'd miss out on meeting kin we haven't met before if we don't go to the Ruffled Haunch, like the priest girl Nails mentioned, Pazuru, Hyun, and Laverne...

After thinking hard about it, it's probably best to just head home, put cat's clothes in the wash, ask how Mint's and Rex's day off went, and go to bed... Maybe invite Mint to sleep over with us too, I think she could use the company

Maybe we can go to the Ruffled Haunch after Willamina's awakening party tomorrow instead? it might not be as busy there since they called for a stormy night tomorrow and we can just drive the Winnebago there to protecc us from rain.

speaking of which, it's getting a bit windy. They called for a cloudy windy day, and then a stormy night tomorrow so it must be starting. Let's head home and catch up with Rex and Mint. Try not to be seen by too many kin, hide behind stuff if you have to.
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No. 1010758 ID: 094652

Test. Ring. Now.
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No. 1010759 ID: c5008a

>>1010758
Agreed. Gotta go test how good its exhaustion protection is.

Suggest Cat to go streaking with you and see how much energy he'll have after you both reach your destination

Alternatively, we could use the ring as an argument to go to the ruffled haunch since it'll prevent him from being tired and let us test out its power.
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No. 1010775 ID: 96c896

>>1010748
Go to bed.
That ring is pretty good! You can use it with physical training! Though... does it prevent damage from overuse of muscles?
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No. 1010778 ID: 8c941b

Give Cat permission to take a pic of you on his comm so he can continue growing his NUDES COLLECTION.

>Bobby: I heard you wanted ARTIFACTS right

Seems like Iraphena or Isabella is going around telling people about Cat wanting artifacts. Rude. Not sure what is there to gain from letting others know.

Ask Cat if he wants your company tonight in bed, or if he wants some alone time, and if he wants to sleep in your home or in the Winnebago.
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No. 1010824 ID: 8895af

>>1010778
Maybe Iraphena genuinely wants to help Cat and told others about him wanting artifacts because he's been forming friendships with kins in town and her powers told her that people would help him get artifacts if she spread rumors about Cat.
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No. 1011244 ID: afe7de
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> Go to bed
You decide it's probably better to get some rest tonight. Tomorrow's going to be a big day, what with MINT, RUDY, the GUARDS, the PAPER MILL, it's going to be a BUSY ASS DAY. Oh, and lets not forget your PARTY. The HAUNCH will be there tomorrow if you really wanna go, plus you're fairly SATISFIED for today.

You: You should take a PIC to CELEBRATE!
You: Pictures are a great way to REMEMBER OCCASIONS!
Cat: You don't care that we're naked?
You: Pshhh why should that matter?


Cat takes a pic, remarking how everyone in this town seems to enjoy that hobby and he's getting a SLOWLY GROWING NUDES COLLECTION. He snaps a pic, and you snap one back! He’s totally nervous and blushing and gives you a PEACE sign. You notice that it's starting to get just a bit WINDY and CLOUDY right now which turns your kind of neutral walk home without clothes into a BRISK one. The cold tickles your nipples giving you GOOSEBUMPS and causing them to become erect. The same happens to CAT. you both shiver slightly and you toss an idea out there.

You: RACE ya home? It's like we're STREAKING through the night?!?!
Cat: But if it's legal is it really STREAKING?
Cat: You won't really SHOCK anyone that way.
You: AWWW where's your sense of FUN and ADVENTURE, Don't get so caught up on SPECIFICS!

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And so the two of you dash home, there's a few other KIN waltzing around without clothes. It's SUNDAY NIGHT and you see MAPLE walking around in the buff and holy shit her cock is huge and it's not even erect. You notice CAT staring at her and she gives him a wink, that causes him to get a bit of an erection and she does like a gesture which is two fingers and her tongue licking between them. Everyone chuckles as you eventually reach your place. The two of you pop inside, Cat tosses some CLOTHES into your LAUNDRY MACHINE, and the two of you sit down.

You ask CAT how he's holding up. You're a little TUCKERED OUT from the run. He seems perfectly fine, GREAT even. Didn't even break a sweat. Mint walks in too with REX on her shoulder. You toss ALMAS UNIFORM at Mint and she takes it, commenting that it's of rather GOOD QUALITY, but has a few UNRECOGNIZABLE INSIGNIAS on them. She doesen't comment on how you are both naked, but instead lets you know that her day was BORING, VERY BORING, she went out for a walk in town, met a few RANDOM KIN, no one special. She says that MAPLE is kind of nice, treated her to DINNER.

TONI snuck up on her at the DINER so she GUT PUNCHED HIM and he just gave her a THUMBS UP when she asked if he was okay. You get a BIG LAUGH at out of that one. He's a little shit sometimes so it's good for him to get his comeuppance. Roach said he's just been watching the NEWS and random SHOWS, there's a lot of CRIME DRAMAS he's been getting into.

It's the end of the day and everyone's tuckered out, what do you do for sleeping arrangements?

A. Sleep in seperate beds
B. You and Cat together
C. Cat and Mint together
D. You and Mint together
E. All of you in one big snuggle pile


You get the feeling you could convince CAT to get over some of his hangups with MINT today, he's in a good mood today after all, but you have no idea if there will be UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES in the morning.
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No. 1011260 ID: e51896

I just remembered that there was also some kind of mysterious flyer at the community center that had a time, date, and address scheduled for Monday 1pm in the outskirts of town. https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/986604.html#990097

If we're not too busy, we can check that out. But if we estimate we won't have time (I assume we won't have time), lets probably send Mint over at that address at 1pm to check that out for us while Rex checks the forest to chat with the animals for information with a roach friend as backup, maybe he'll find the forest girl...

or we can have Rex spy on that meeting with another roach at 1pm to be more stealthy while Mint prepares things with Rudy and Rupert for turning the papermill into a tinker workshop, and then read the Magic Dart Body Cultivation Manual for the rest of the day to teach Cat later (though that can probably probably be done between monday until the time "vacation" starts.

regardless, let's ask Mint and Rex on their opinion on this, and we'll ask Rex and Callan what they saw on tv tomorrow.
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As for what to do with sleeping arrangements...

C, or D whichever Cat is more comfortable with as long as Mint gets snuggles. More towards C since Willamina mentioned she was pretty satisfied. Whichever we choose, Mint deserves some attention since she said she's been bored, and Cat needs to be comfortable with Mint if we want this team to stay strong (we'll whisper this to Cat to convince him). Plus we can't have Mint feeling bad like this when everyone else had a good day. Let Cat spend time with Mint, and if he feels uncomfortable, you'll take his place to show there's nothing to worry about.

Make sure he removes the cock ring so he doesn't spend all night awake though. Whatever we choose, tell Cat you won't judge with whatever we might do with Mint tonight in the Winnebago. Plus we got stamina liquor if we feel tuckered out tomorrow, and Cat has his cock ring. If sex happens, try to make it quick and/or not too rough so we all get proper sleep.

We can probably choose E, but it's probably best if one of us is able to wake up early enough to wake the other person.
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No. 1011261 ID: ce39da

B or D, possibly E. Do strike up a conversation about how Cat feels about Mint - you're aware of the weirdness surrounding the power dynamic, but Mint does seem to genuinely want to fuck him. Or just anybody.
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No. 1011262 ID: e51896

>>1011260
To add to my post, I just remembered that Mint has her cat form, we could have Rex spy on that meeting we found on the flyer while Mint in her cat form investigates the forest and talk to animals there for info, and find forest girl. That is assuming she can talk to wild animals in her cat form. maybe not, Rex was able to talk to the badger, but only through telepathy.
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No. 1011263 ID: f8fa51

Why not E?
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No. 1011264 ID: f8fa51

And getting cat to loosen up around Mint is probably a good idea if you're going to be working as a team in a highly stressful environment, so that's a yes to trying that.
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No. 1011265 ID: 97e6bd

C
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No. 1011274 ID: e51896

>>1011260
Changing my vote a bit,

As I said before, either C or D

But forget about E.
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No. 1011281 ID: 1f63c8

Let's just ask Cat what they're fine with. We can try to help him get more comfortable about Mint, but if he's too against it then we let it go.
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No. 1011282 ID: 094652

D
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No. 1011284 ID: 96c896

>>1011245
C.
Also tell Cat if he's really worried about the consent thing he needs to realize that she can refuse implied requests. Like if he just asks her if she wants to do a silly dance, she can say no, right? Same if he asks if she wants to fuck him. He can also order her to tell him if he's making her uncomfortable.
Also, the power dynamic is only really an issue if he requests sex. I mean, the issue is if she refuses sex, then there's an implied risk of reprisal due to the imbalance of power, right? If she's the one that always requests it, then there's nothing to worry about. Cat just needs to try not to expect it from her.

Oh, and has Cat used up his power for today? He should upgrade someone if he has energy left.
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No. 1011329 ID: dfbac0

C.
Being comfortable in the presence of another person makes you associate comfort with them and increases your bond.
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No. 1011356 ID: e13b1d

>>1011245
C, in cat form. Wake up to classic cat on face.
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No. 1011357 ID: 235c53

Oh yeah, if Mint has the incubator from the order, put egg in incubator
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No. 1011765 ID: afe7de
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1011765

> Cat and Mint together
You suggest Cat and Mint sleep in the same bed and Cat's a little hesitant. He eyes Mint over and you look at her as well. She has that look in her eye, that ruffle to her fur. Cat's NAKED right now and you can tell that MINT is a bit AROUSED, not from the nudity, but from CAT'S SMELL. She'll probably hump his leg all night or something. Which you think would probably be hilarious.

Cat feels hesitant about it but you decide to put your foot down on the issue.

You: So like Cat, what's the deal, do you hate MINT or something?
Cat: What? No.
You: So then like what's up with all this HESITATION about her?
Cat: Well the power dynamic is weird and it's like she's a slave and like
You: Okay but like... we've PROVEN you can just ASK her her opinion right?
Cat: Yeah but, it's all coerced under this weird power structure of magic bullshit
You: Okay but like... If she ASKS to do a thing that's HER asking not the MAGIC. It's not MIND CONTROL. It's not mind control right?
Mint: About as much mind control as a shock collar is
Mint: If this one do something against your rules,
Mint: Only if I do something incredibly igregous or try to actively or passively kill you
Mint: Will this one be harmed or eradicated.
You: SEE, so WHAT'S the problem?
You: You gave her AUTONOMY, so she can say NO, even if she has this weird masochism thing going
Mint: This lowly peon appreciates being allowed her fetishes.
You: The only ISSUE and that's if we make it a big deal, is if you request sex and force it if she REFUSES!
You: Just like... don't expect it? Like how PEOPLE shouldn't expect sex from others just cause they gave them a SLUSHEE or whatever.


Cat looks thoughtful at that, it looks like he didn't consider that and was more focused on the whole SLAVE thing over her autonomy. You imagine if this kept up for much longer it might lead to him treating her WORSE then if this was discussed.

You: So, we good?
Cat: Uh, yeah. Sorry Mint.

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No. 1011767 ID: afe7de
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1011767

She just shrugs

You: Now go sleep together or something I don't care if you have sex
You: but I expect you to stop fretting over this frankly STUPID issue by tomorrow
You: And Like. If you DON'T WANT TO have sex with her, just SAY SO
You: Don't use the SLAVE THING as an excuse
Mint: Do you... Not want to have sex with me?
Cat: What? No I think you're hot, wait that's not the point!


You chuckle and get Mint to join in on it, you really do enjoy making Cat flustered, and it's so easy too. He's flushing at JUST that.

> Cat power use?
It's a new day so his power did reset, but you were going to have him save it for MOM tomorrow.

> Incubate the egg
When you head inside the WINNEBAGO there's actually a lot of boxes there now that she brought in. It looks like she just moved the supplies inside but actually did what you said and took some time off. Each of them are labeled. There's some called DRY RATIONS, INSTANT FOODS, STAMI-LIQUORS, and there's even that SLUSHEE MACHINE and some SLUSHEE MIX too. There's also lots of other stuff but eventually you find the INCUBATOR among some GLASS SUPPLIES you assume to be a part of REX'S ENCLOSURE. You head over to an empty CUBBY HOLE and plug in the INCUBATOR and pop the LUCKY EGG into it. It's got a nice cushion and is properly sized for the rather large egg. It wiggles a bit as you place it down in a way you assume means that it's pleased. You wonder how it would have felt if it was chucked in the freezer, or if you just ate it, but respect CAT'S wishes in incubating it. You walk past the BEDROOM and see CAT thoroughly passed out, mint wrapped tightly around his LEG with a satisfied grin on her face.

Feeling like your job is done, you head to bed, thoroughly passing out after the goings on of today.
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No. 1011768 ID: afe7de
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1011768

[MONDAY, MAY 23, 2029]

A WOMAN dashes down the roads leading into LYST. Her feet streak across the asphalt as if she were skating. The glow coming off her NEW HOVERBOOTS is subtle, but increases in intensity as she attempts to move faster. She jumps on the guard rails simulating a grind with no friction and continues to slide down the road. Cars drive by but she easily jumps over or on them, her feet never really touching them, even as they HONK at the obvious distraction that she is on the road. A MANIC SMILE crosses her face as she does this. She's moving a bit slower then the vehicles, but her maneuverability means it's easy for her to grab onto one of the faster ones and boost herself forward.

Your name is NIPHA RONDALPHUS, but you don't really use your last name because some kin freak out when they find out you're ROYALTY to a long dead HISTORICAL FAMILY. You're TECHNICALLY a PRINCESS, but with no land, no political power, and nothing that really associates with it, it doesn't matter or effect you. You're fairly SWIFT as an individual and are good with THE SWORD, but you can't just carry that out in the open, so you have to use a shitty TELESCOPING one that you keep in your WEIGHT REDUCTION bag. But this town is relatively safe so you doubt it'll be an issue.

You think about how you left RUDY a note this morning, telling him you headed off early to LYST. You could have taken the bus and gotten here faster but you were just so hyped about these NEW HOVERBOOTS you had to give them a test ride. You’d apologize to the guy whose car’s MANA BATTERIES you janked on your way down here to refuel them, but it was LIMINAL, and you really can’t resist fucking him over. Always so SMUG, HOLIER THAN THEE, and incredibly brutal to criminals in the way almost all HL member act recently. They haven’t done much for the world as of late and your goodwill with the HL has already run dry. Either way, no one saw you, and your CAT LIKE SENSES didn’t tell you if SOMETHING ELSE was watching, so it’s no fur off your cheek.

You text CAT, your old pal, that you’re in town and to hit you up when he’s awake. It’s early enough that he’s probably still asleep. You’ve got some time to kill before RUDY gets here and you GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. You could visit YOUR BROTHER while you wait, or do something else. You could also take a walk through the park and THINK ABOUT THINGS. There’s no rush, or you would say that if a THUNDERSTORM wasn’t going to kick in in the late afternoon. You reach the edge of town and power down your HOVERBOOTS. Dust scatters as you do and some gets on your fur. You raise up your hand and wipe some of the dust off.

What do you do?
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No. 1011769 ID: eedbeb

find kazu. beat him up for being a nerd in a show of sisterly love
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No. 1011771 ID: 2aef11

Get coffee! Or pancakes!
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No. 1011773 ID: 629f2e

Get coffee and pancakes!
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No. 1011774 ID: c92a02

Find and visit this 'Ruffled Haunch' of noted repute.
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No. 1011775 ID: 96c896

>>1011768
Go noogie your brother.
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No. 1011778 ID: 094652

Mail a glitter bomb at the post office.
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No. 1011779 ID: ae43bf

Pancakes and coffee at the hapless stone. Lets introduce ourself to whatever people is there.
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No. 1011795 ID: 75331e

Call Kazu, tell him to get his ass over to the Hapless Stone, or Friendly Bean for pancakes right now! Tell him you'll pay, but only on the condition he keeps everything he says under 10 seconds. And yes, noogie him when he shows up.

go bother the other customers while you wait for Kazu and breakfast to be served. Maybe we'll hear some juicy rumors about the town.
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No. 1011801 ID: e51896

>>1011779
to add to my post, if we go to the Hapless stone, as soon as you enter: throw the door open, spread your arms wide and bask in the awesome small town air, and declare "I love it! I love it all!" see who notices you.

just like this: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/1011088.html#1011704 ;p
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No. 1011821 ID: a2493c

>>1011768
go do some Jet Set Radio shit to the local cop shop, this totally won't have consequences later!
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No. 1012392 ID: afe7de
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1012392

> Coffee and Pancakes
You were always a WAFFLES AND JUICE kind of gal, but today feels like a COFFEE and PANCAKES kind of deal. You wonder if they have PEANUT BUTTER AND LONG YELLOW STUFFED PANCAKES at the FRIENDLY BEAN. Your bro talks about it a lot since it's right across from his workplace.

Speaking of, you text KAZU, inviting him to breakfast, telling him if he's late he'll get a gut punch instead of the regular shoulder punch. What he doesen't know is that you're actually going to noogie him this time regardless. You just love showing him some SISTERLY AFFECTION to your nerdy brother.

> Do a sick grind on the Police Station
Goddess yes you want to so fucking hard. You look longingly off in the distance and see a relatively small building that you assume to be the POLICE STATION. But you have to scope the place out first. See what would fly, maybe figure out the cops patrols, it's a small town after all, so it shouldn't be TOO HARD. You see an attractive BUNNY COP walking around outside the station, chatting up various citizens. It would just be so easy to... And your COMM beeps, signalling a reply from KAZU.

KAZU: Yeah sure, be there in like 30, I have to finish some paperwork. You know that-

The line of text he sends could not have taken less then 3 minutes to write, even with how fast this guy texts. You skip down to the reply option of it and just reply that he should spend less time typing these messages and more time finishing his work so he can hang out!!!

> Glitter bomb someone
You walk past the post office, there's a sign in front that says TEMPORARILY CLOSED, BACK TOMORROW. Huh, weird, you think to yourself. And then curse your bad luck, you could have mailed the empty MANA BATTERY back to LIMINAL in a GLITTER BOMB package and it would have been HILARIOUS you imagine. You even know a good way to hide any fingerprints or evidence that it was you, just use a few proxy addresses RUDY made and BAM. DONE.
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No. 1012393 ID: afe7de
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1012393

Toni: Oh hey, ANOTHER new FELINE face! Welcome to LYST!
Toni: I've got a deal on triple stuffed LONG YELLOW pancakes today.
You: Yeah, can I get that with some PEANUT BUTTER too?
Toni: You got it, Coffee?
You: Yeah, oh and KAZU'S coming, so whatever he likes to have
Toni: Oh, are you his SISTER? I can see the resemblance, he talks up a STORM about you
Toni: Also like infinite rumors too.
Toni: So tell me, is it true?
You: Is what true? He says so many things I stopped trying to keep track like 10 years ago.


What rumor is he talking about? is it true? And what do you talk about while you wait for your BROTHER?
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No. 1012395 ID: 629f2e

>>1012393

It's probably that overblown rumor about the time you threw a creep off the roof of a four story building. It was technically true, but they landed on the roof of a neighboring three story structure, so it's less cool than it sounds.

Naturally, the first thing you talk about is embarrassing stuff that has happened to your brother. Like the time he tried to confess his love to a crush and dropped the beautifully poetic line "You're face is good, good face." Or maybe that time he forgot to pack pants for a week long vacation and ended up tearing his one pair on the first fucking day. Anything that makes for a great story.
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No. 1012396 ID: dfbac0

If we're talking about rumors from Kazu then just let Toni know that any rumors that make you seem like the coolest person alive are mostly true if blown out of proportion and any rumors that make you seem like a dunce aren't true, Kazu makes that stuff up to sound like the smart sibling when he's really not. He doesn't even know the difference between push and pull doors half the time.
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No. 1012401 ID: c92a02

You mean that time realized the PABE fighter with the flame powers was just walking around naked under all those flames and became so embarrassed he refuses to watch it anymore? Yes. Also, you might have been lying about how naked she actually was.
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No. 1012407 ID: ce39da

> THE RUMOR COME OUT
Supposedly, Nipha punched an up-and-coming rockstar in the crotch - on stage - for something that happened to an acquaintance. GIDEON was her name.

> GOT TO TALKING
True or not, talk inevitably turns to the acquaintance mentioned above, who also happens to be your main reason for coming; CAT.
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No. 1012411 ID: 96c896

>rumor
"Is it true Cat has ligma?" (this is just a LIGMA BALLS joke)
"Is it true you're a really good kisser?" (yes. Demonstrate.)
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No. 1012437 ID: e51896

"Is it true you are THE shocker's sidekick?"

it's false for the most part. Kazu misundertood Nipha and thought she became Shocker's most trusted sidekick when in reality she just helped Shocker that one time save Cat's life that one day... you're not going to go into that though, too personal to talk about without Cat's permission, and too mentally exhausting to think about.

but yeah, we ask about how Cat is doing since we haven't talk to him in a long time and find it odd he just up and left the city to live in Lyst. (maybe Toni can show some texts and pics he and cat has been sending each other)

Also ask about anything interesting going on in town recently, see who else is at the friendly bean too, Maybe Toni can introduce us to the owner of this place, he did say she was pretty nice.
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No. 1012448 ID: 9a2966

>Is it true?
Yes, you DO know how to do that yoyo and pineapple party trick, but it's not nearly as complicated as everyone makes it out to be and you don't actually have to be naked.

>wat do while wait for brudder
Lounge. And see if you can attract someone's attention.
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No. 1012771 ID: afe7de
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1012771

> You threw a guy off a 4 story building
You: Oh that, I just threw em onto a 3 story building, he was FIIIIIIIINE
You: He deserved the broken arm he got from it anyway

> That you’re shocker’s sidekick
You: Not true, we just happened to be in the same place at the same time like twice
You: And we both just… HELPED OUT the kin that were there
You: One of those times was how I met CAT.

> Yoyo and Pine Yellow party trick
You: I never understood what the BIG DEAL about that trick was
You: It’s not nearly that complicated and you don’t even NEED to be naked to do it
You: Though it does help, I guess.

> Crotch punched a rockstar
You: You’re damn right I did
You: Fuck that bitch Gideon and her god complex
You: Should be glad I didn’t come at her with a sword
You: She’s ruined more kin’s lives then you know
You: What with her BAT SHIT CULT LIKE ANTICS


Toni seems especially interested in the last one but also slightly intimidated by you and how aggressive that last line of dialogue was. You notice this and decide to tone it down a bit, no need to get heated over that now anyway.

> Embarrassing story time
You: My turn to share some HOT GOSS about my little pipsqueak bro

You share stories about your brother. Mots of them are really doofy and show just how much of a goober he is. One time he just tried to confess to his crush and said “YOUR FACE IS A GOOD FACE” only he screamed it at her because he was so nervous. Another time he forgot to pack extra pants on a trip and tore his on the first day.

Toni get a good chuckle of your stories but you continue, reminiscing in the nostalgia. You talk about how GULLIBLE he is and how you convinced him that that one PABE fighter that was always on fire was actually naked under the flames and now he gets secondhand embarrassment anytime he watches her fight.

You: He also can’t tell the difference between PUSH and PULL doors even when it’s LABELED
Toni: Pffff oh yeah I’ve noticed that, he’s crashed into the door a few times before.



> Talk about CAT while you wait
After spreading the gossip about your brother, which you think he rightfully deserves given he spreads tons of rumors about you all the time, you decide to talk about your old squeeze, your bosom fuck buddy.

You: So how’s CAT been, you met em yet?
Toni: Oh he’s a bit on the snoopier side, what with his…


Toni looks side to side, making sure no one’s listening

Toni: Powers
You: No. You’re shitting me.
You: You’re telling me he won the fucking magic lottery
You: Well, knowing his history, it kinda came way too fucking late
Toni: He was trying to be all hush hush about it, but it’s kind of obvious
Toni: That and it doesen’t help that SOMEONE ELSE has already been spreading rumors about it around town
Toni: So he kind of had to give up the goat
You: Who’s spreading rumors?
Toni: Well you didn’t hear it from me, but there’s a certain BEAST-KIN in town that’s not too fond of him
Toni: And the lass he’s keeping company with lately.
You: So whose this chick?
Toni: Well, when I say spreading rumors I mean more she’s playing the field, planting seeds of doubt
Toni: She’s leaving town tomorrow anyway, I expect it to blow over and no one to care much
Toni: She kind of already used her clout to make life hard on the one girl
Toni: That also awakened recently too!
You: Dude can you use names I don’t know anyone here
Toni: But it’s more fun to try to puzzle it all out don’t you think?
You: No, no it’s not. I mean I guess I can just ask CAT later
You: But I’d like to know whose giving him a hard time
Toni: So you can crotch punch them?
You: So I can crotch punch them, sure, whatever.

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No. 1012772 ID: afe7de
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1012772

You don’t think you’ll crotch punch them, but you’ll definitely try to catch them out in the middle of the night and do some risk analysis if they’re acting too too malicious. If it’s safe you might scare them a bit. You tend to have a bit of a GUARDIAN ANGEL streak for CAT, though maybe if the situation isn’t that bad you’ll let it be. Though maybe now that he has powers it might be easier on him. You wonder what he got, hopefully he got some sort of TINKER power, he’s been really horny for them for a long time. Though you think if that was the case he’d have texted you. So something to keep under wraps? Fuck you’re jealous. Two awakenings in town in the span of a short period? Maybe the power lottery will hit you next, at least you hope it does.

You look out the window to see a familiar face walking towards the DINER. Toni’s also vanished, both ignoring your desire to know the WHOS of the situation, but also cooking some food behind the counter. You frown a bit, but decide now’s the perfect time. You get in position behind the door, in it’s blind spot. Kazu walks in and looks to the side opposite of you, it’s in that moment that you grab him and give him a big ol noogie. You really grind into his scalp and he yelps in shock.

You: HEYA NEEEEEERRRRD
Kazu: AAAAAAH
Kazu: OH FUCK
Kazu: I YIELD I YIELD!


You prop him over your shoulder and then set him down gingerly in his seat a few moments later. He’s in a bit of a daze and tries to un-ruffle his hair for a moment before pouting.

Kazu: Nice to see you too sis
You: How’s it hanging shrimp?
Kazu: Well you see-


He goes on a 10 minute rant about what he’s been doing lately. But you’re used to this by now and know what to tune in and out from his tirades. The long and short of it is that he’s been doing fine, work is slow here, but it’s good experience because his mentor TREY is an EXCELLENT DOCTOR and a LICENSED SURGEON. Why he’s in the town is something Kazu hasn’t been able to extract, but he’s fairly certain he used to work for a MOD CLINIC as he does offer MODDING SERVICES here in town, though they’re not advertised and are only really offered to individuals that inquire about it. He doesn’t want the town swarming with new kin wanting his services and just wants to live a lax life. Your food arrives at this point and he continues on as the two of you eat.

He also briefly talks about the rumors in town. How CAT has been a little SNOOPY lately about WILLAMINA and has buddied up to her real fast. How WILLAMINA just AWAKENED to some ICE AND WIND POWERS. Of note he does not mention anything about CAT’S POWERS, you don’t bring it up either and wonder if TONI was lying to you about it being an open rumor as this chatterbox would DEFINITELY have said something about it. Other then that he says that the town SLUT, ANDREA has been really horning after CAT to which you smile, glad that he’s got SOMEONE interested in him again. All in all it seems like CAT is in a better place and that’s all you really hoped for.

You ask him how his romance life has been going and he suddenly shuts up, his sentences are short and he says that there was THIS ONE MOUSE GIRL that he’s into, but she’s uh, not into his lifestyle. You roll your eyes at him, you never got his obsession with MONOGAMY, such a small number of kin even practice it, but it’s his choice after all. You pat him on the shoulder and say he’ll find someone he vibes with eventually.

KAZU knows a lot about the town and events going on, he takes a long time to explain anything though, so you can ask him A FEW QUESTIONS before he has to get back to work. Is there anything that you want to know about LYST, or it’s KIN?
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No. 1012776 ID: ce39da

"So, have Willamena or Audrey had any trouble with rumors or harassment? Toni here's offering some rather enticing suggestions about someone giving CAT and one of them a bit of trouble recently."
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No. 1012779 ID: 96c896

>>1012772
Ask what the cool places are to go here in Lyst.
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No. 1012780 ID: 25e6ce

Ask about anything interesting going on in town, and if there is a good place for Rudy to start his tinker work.
Maybe Kazu might mention that Fivin told him that Willamina is buying an old papermill and turning it into a tinker workshop that Rudy could use, and also how there are some awakeners coming to protect this town for some reason, which is weird because this town is peaceful and might be getting some locals concerned something might be up. He also heard one of the guards is supposedly a big deal and bets Nipha that it could be Shocker.

Oh yeah, and he heard some people mention they saw Cat walking around naked with Andrea.
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No. 1012804 ID: e51896

Ask about Rupert, he's the main reason why Rudy wanted to come to the Lyst in the first place and you want to get a better idea of who he is.
Maybe also ask about any other important kin you should be aware of (so that you can assert your dominance over later)

Take a selfie with Kazu to send to Cat before he leaves. Maybe also think about why you haven't spoken to Cat for about 6 years as you do so. (Maybe texting cat the other day and saying it's been 6 years since they last spoke was an over exaggeration, since it felt like 6 years)
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No. 1012817 ID: f4315b

To save a trip to the community center, ask Kazu about any clubs or activities happening today. If there is time before or after Rudy comes to town, you want to make an awesome first impression in town, and amaze everyone in an activity to get people realizing how great you are.

Also, show off the hover boots to Kazu, talk about how even though it breaks your vow to always be bottomless, the boots are an exception as they allow you to do rad tricks.

...

Suddenly realize despite its functionality, Rudy just made these boots as an evil ploy to trick you into wearing something under the waist. Begin formulating a prank to pull on him when he arrives in town.
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No. 1013127 ID: afe7de
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1013127

> Harrassment?
You mention that you've heard that someone's been harassing CAT lately. He gives you a long winded explanation how he’s heard inklings from the townies about CAT BEING A GOLD DIGGER, among other things, but he's been doing your best to put out counters to that when out and about.

Mostly because he actually knows CAT and is confused how such aggressive rumors could pop out so soon after his arrival. KAZU doesn't know the source of the rumor, so you mention TONI saying some sort of BEAST-KIN was the source and he just shrugs saying that a lot of the kin in town fit that description. He’d love to chat with the GOSSIPY GUS because DRAMA is fun for him, but not when it’s someone his friends care about. You look to the counter but TONI is nowhere to be seen.

> Cool Places?
He tells you that THE LAKE is a pretty swell establishment, but other then that the only real attraction of the town is the RUFFLED HAUNCH. He goes into various sort of vague details about it, it's clear he's been there more often then he's willing to admit, probably spending more money then he’s willing to admit.

You bet he just TALKS to the prostitutes instead of actually fucking them, not that there's anything wrong with that, but you can't imagine how much money you could make if you let him pay you to listen to him talk. MILLIONS? BILLIONS? You could charge per word and feed a small country.

> Clubs/Activities
He briefly mentions that the SWIMMING club is pretty cool, it's not actually swimming but a room where an AWAKENED uses their ANTIGRAV powers to make it as if you could swim in the whole room for an hour.

Other then that he's hardcore into BATTLEBLADE like before, but he whines about how they put a shock collar on him to get him to stop talking when he goes on for too long. Now that makes you bust a gut. In fact you laugh so hard the Lizard-man across the room leaves, but you don't care. You wonder why you didn't think of this solution earlier.

He also mentions the "PRON" CLUB, it's good for discussing nsfw content and other stuff and his trivia knowledge related to the topic means he's actually got quite a few people to discuss things with there. Especially when it comes to the more... Taboo topics, and given his medical background he can actually offer tips for the... less sanitary fetishes.
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No. 1013128 ID: afe7de
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1013128

> Rupert
You ask about RUPERT, you don't know much about the goat, but RUDY'S been in contact with him for a long time. KAZU mentions he was discharged in the past for something, but that NICKY hired him to be a librarian and gave him some space, but that he promised not to talk about it.

Now this intrigues you, he never wants to hold info back, so they must be blackmailing him with, and it must be JUICY. You eye your brother suspiciously but he just gives you that glassy eyed stare he sometimes has.

> Your boots!
You show off your sick kicks, their sleek design, awesome usability. But Kazu just giggles at it. You ask him why he's not impressed and he instead remarks:

Kazu: So he finally got you to wear something below the waist huh?
Nipha: What? No? These are like actually super useful and cool and...


You pause for a moment, despite their functionality, Rudy could have just made these boots to trick you into wearing something UNDER the waist. They do go up pretty high, almost nearing Thigh-Highs in length. He also spent a long time making them breathable and comfortable. You decide to do the petty thing and think of a good prank to pull on him when he arrives to town. It's the right thing to do and is only fair. Maybe you can emphasize that you want them to reveal as much fur as possible later and he'll make some modifications. Or maybe you're over-reacting and it's not a big deal. Nope, definitely the former, maybe you'll make him eat you out until he passes out again as revenge. You'll think on it.

> SELFIE TIME
It's at that moment that Kazu's phone buzzes and he says that he's gotta go, rushing out. But not before you catch him and take a quick selfie! Gotta keep a picture of him around, and it has to be SPONTANEOUS, really capture the fear in his eyes you know. You also make the background real dark and add some quick and sloppy text to remember the occasion by, a simple <3 you bro works for this.

After he leaves you pay the check and glare at TONI who pretends to be innocent. You also get a message.

Cat: AWAKE! I was tired sorry!
You: UR COOL CAT.
Cat: Meet at the Friendly Bean? I'm hungry.
You: Already there.
Cat: Nice, can I bring a friend?
You: Idgaf
Cat: Be there in a few!


You've got a few minutes to kill so you prop up your legs on the table, TONI looks like he's going to say something, but you don't budge, staring him down.

This is your big chance to make a COOL impression on him, you haven't seen him in years after all. He claims he was just busy, but that guy really worked himself to death from what RUDY totally hacked and found out, turns out the guy just kept going to dead end jobs and working himself to just not THINK about shit. You gave him his space after he recovered from THE INCIDENT, well not that THE INCIDENT, but the other one, we'll call this one THE NIGHTMARE because well it felt like one to him. The one with GIDEON, that BITCH. He wasnt too happy after you gave him a piece of your mind, and you can really only help so much, that kinda stuff takes TIME to recover from

Who shows up with CAT to brunch, and how do you greet them.
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No. 1013144 ID: 96c896

Hmm, an appropriate prank would be to give Rudy a wedgie. Or depants him. Both related to clothes worn below the waist.

>who shows up to lunch
I feel like Willamina would really want to meet Kazu.

>something cool to do
Uh, I can't think of anything cool you can do when you're meeting him in here? Ask Toni for advice. (and hopefully Toni doesn't use an illusion to make you look uncool instead)
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No. 1013145 ID: 629f2e

Hard agree with the top response on revenge prank. It's simple, yet meaningful.

It's gotta be Willamina, because you need to meet Willamina.

Creep up behind and give them both a friendly slap on the shoulder, before pulling them into a cool hug.
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No. 1013152 ID: b15969

>you prop up your legs on the table, TONI looks like he's going to say something, but you don't budge, staring him down.

Gena said Toni is into beans, right? Probably that is why he is staring at Nipha with her legs on the table. To get his attention and make things awkward for him, slowly remove the boots and show off the beans while giving him a smirk. See how he reacts. (Maybe doing this will prevent him from doing his illusionary powers)

Mint comes with Cat (rex is in his pocket). Willamina is meeting with Nicky and couldn't come.
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No. 1013164 ID: e51896

HOW TO PRANK RUDY: Depantsing him sounds good. If he's gonna trick us into wearing something below the waist, he's gotta in return know how it feels to be without pants out in public. Don't knock it till ya try it. Get Cat in on this prank. Tell him to wait for Rudy at the Bus stop while we'll wait on the roof of a building. When Rudy arrives, Cat will distract him with greetings and conversations while we will quietly descend from the roof behind him with our hover boots and pull his pants down.

>>1013152
I think Toni's intention was more wanting to tell Nipha to get her legs off the table since it's impolite, but is too scared to say anything after hearing about Nipha punching Gideon in the crotch. But I do find the idea of teasing Toni like that funny as Nipha is in the perfect position to do it. If Toni starts staring, tease him by glaring at him and say "whataya starin' at? my eyes are up here, tiger!" (wink afterwards to show you're kinda kidding)

WHAT FRIEND SHOWS UP:: I support Willamina coming. She needs to let Nipha know about her buying the papermill and turning it into a tinker workshop so Nipha can text Rudy about it. I think Mint is too busy preparing things for the dungeon and rex might be out in the forest looking for info.

HOW TO GREET THEM: Noogie Cat just like you did on Kazu... but turn it into a big ol' tight hug that almost suffocates Cat. Tell this dork how much you missed him the past 6 years. Then Fistbump Willamina and introduce yourself to her.
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No. 1013166 ID: c92a02

Mint arrives, and you perform the traditional catfolk greeting of hissing and clawing at each other.
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No. 1013168 ID: 094652

>>1013166
This but you immediately perform stretch dance moves afterwards.
Then have a nap contest.
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No. 1013170 ID: 7018ac

Mint comes with Cat, just so Nipha can meet another cat with a guy named Cat. (Plus Cat needs to learn to be more comfortable around Mint by having her with him for this.)

Nipha attempts to rub her nose on Mint's nose, as cats do when they greet each other.
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No. 1013172 ID: 9a2966

>>1013164
Supporting.
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No. 1013182 ID: a3b7b5

Aphin shows up and you have clone makeouts.
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No. 1013314 ID: f8fa51

I think there's only a handful of friends Cat's made in this town that he would want to bring to meet his old friend. So my vote is for any of willamina, Mint, Gena, and/or Andrea.
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No. 1013599 ID: afe7de
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> Willamina and Mint
You look out the window and see Cat wandering over with two girls in tow. One’s another cat in a cool looking JUMPSUIT with some BLUES and lots of BLACK. Reminds you of some sorta SCI-FI show you watched once with starship captains, like an officer uniform or something, is she some kind of cosplayer? She looks really serious for some reason. The other girl looks seriously fucked up, like half her body got burned. You kind of wince at that, imagining the pain she must’ve felt. But she’s smiling and acting pretty boisterously from the looks of it so she must be over it or it happened a long time ago.

The thing that strikes you as odd though is the presence Cat carries as he walks towards you. Like he’s full of a bit more CONFIDENCE then normal. He’d always slouch and look down, and while he is slouching a tad, he’s keeping his head up a bit more. Looks like leaving the city WAS the right call after all. A subtle smile creaks across your face as you see that, knowing he’s better now.

> Noogie and Hugs
They look to be in a heated discussion about something, but that dies down as they enter. You wave Cat over enthusiastically and as he gets closer you dash out and give him a noogie, it’s lighter then the one you gave KAZU, but still as forceful as you normally would do. He chuckles.

Cat: Heya NIPHA I missed ya.
You: I missed ya too ya goober, gimme a hug!


The two of your embrace for a bit, properly this time, you lift him up and as is tradition, crack his back while you’re at it. He gives off a brief moan of pleasure as you set him down and are seated. You turn your attention to the other two and introduce yourself.

You: I’m NIPHA, nice to meet ya.
Willamina: WILLAMINA, charmed.
Mint: This lowly one is MINT, pleasure to meet you new MISTRESS.


You guess she’s really into hardcore roleplay. You give CAT a LOOK, the kind that implies “so this is what you’re into now?” and WILLAMINA coughs, trying to hold in a chuckle. CAT seems a little flustered, but just waves his hand off. The three of them order some food, you’re still full, but you order a SMALL RED MILKSHAKE so you can have something in your mouth while they eat.

Willamina: So what brings ya to town? This place is pretty sparse after all, CAT mentioned RUPERT right?
You: Oh yeah, that, me and RUDY were looking to settle down in the area.
You: RUDY has a new project but the problem lies in the POWER SUPPLY
You: He needs a good TINKER who can help STABILIZE some of his more… chaotic problems
Cat: Wasn’t his focus in AI or something? What could he need unstable power for?
You: He’s branched out and has worked on other stuff like these HOVERBOOTS
You: Which are so sick by the way, I ate shit so many times figuring out how to use em
You: but FUCK if it’s not cool as hell

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No. 1013600 ID: afe7de
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Mint looks under the table at the boots and lets out a gasp, you feel the feline frisking you under the table.

You: Woah, down girl, at least ask before ya go down on me!
Mint: No, this, I haven’t seen this kind of detail since…
Mint: Nevermind.
Cat: You uh, alright there Mint?
Mint: Fine. Perfect. Wonderful Master.
Mint: This… RUDY person, they’re coming here soon yes?
You: Uh yeah, later today. He’s gotta pack up his little bots and stuff.
Mint: Good, yes. I’m also a tinker, just admiring his… work.
You: Aw shit really? Well he’ll definitely be interested in chatting you up.


You’re still confused as to why she got so obsessed over the boots in that moment, but decide to ignore the feeling for now. Cat mentions wanting to show you the WINNEBAGO when he’s done and you immediately get excited. You remember reading a NEWS ARTICLE on this car, the famous dungeon exploring vehicle by the famed SABA HADLEE.

You: But wait, how’d you get it?
Willamina: He’s my gramps and I’m the sole inheritor, or at least the presumed sole inheritor.
You: Well shit that’s fucking badass, is it as cool as the articles say?
Willamina: If GENA was here, her response would be something like
Willamina: It’s so fucking cool I get moist thinking about it, but I’m not that into cars.
You: Well what’re we waiting for! Oh right food.


You have time to grill them for more juicy deets, but for a brief moment you see CAT staring off into space, but like he’s focusing on something in space. You turn around only to notice nothing there. But your CAT LIKE SENSES tell you that there is in fact SOMETHING THERE, but it’s not hostile, must be a ghost or your imagination.

What do you talk about while they eat?

A. Mint’s Roleplay
B. The Paper Mill
C. Cat’s budding harem
D. Skip to the Winnebago
E. Other
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No. 1013601 ID: c92a02

A, C, and can you join either one.
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No. 1013602 ID: 9164c5

Hmm... best keep things on the down low in case it's Isabella's ghost. Keep business talk like Mint's roleplay (risking revealing she's a slave) and the papermill (keep it a suprise to everyone in town for later including the spirit) until we go to the winnebago.

C. Talk about his harem, learn about Gena, and Andrea.

And

E. Talk about asking them to help you prank Rudy.

If we want, we can bring up the mysterious flyer at the community center that Cat took a picture of, but maybe until we reach the winnebago
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No. 1013605 ID: 96c896

>>1013600
C.
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No. 1013606 ID: 629f2e

C and A are musts.

If you wanna delve into E, there's the above idea on recruiting fellow pranksters, getting straight into some fun with your friend. >>1013602

You should also consider asking Cat about that beast-kin who isn't fond of Cat. Gotta know who they are before you accidentally treat them decently.
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No. 1013610 ID: 094652

B, C. Making comics all day with a paper mill is kinda stale. How about designing new forms of clothing and armor made with high-density carbon paper?
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No. 1013642 ID: f8fa51

A and C. Really tease him about it. You must make Cat blush brighter than the fucking sun.
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No. 1013649 ID: dfbac0

E: He seems to be wearing some new bling. Does that ring seem familiar to you?
Otherwise, A.
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No. 1013652 ID: 12197a

>>1013602
I highly doubt it's Isabella's spirit. Cat would have looked really nervous or at least slightly nervous if it was that angel since he was sweating bullets the first time he saw her, considering that spirit can summon fires, and Cat was also nervous after seeing Liminal's spirit.
I believe it's just Cat's bro and he was talking to Cat about something, which explains Cat's staring. Maybe he's reminding Cat about needing to talk to him about what he saw on television yesterday for example, or talking about Nipha. The cause for alarm would be if it gets hotter.

A and C. Tease him about the sci-fi roleplaying and ask to join his little harem since you also heard about his relation with Andrea. Also E to convince them to help you prank Rudy
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No. 1014061 ID: afe7de
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> CAT’S BUDDING HAREM
You get a mischievous smile on your face as you look over CAT whose eating some sort of burger and fries. He takes a bite out of one and notices your expression and you think you see a bead of sweat come on his forehead as he anticipates what you could possibly do or say.

You: So you building up a HAREM now CAT? I know you talked a little about that years ago.
Cat: Uhhh I uhh, no, uh, I mean I don’t know?
Willamina: HEY! It’s MY harem.
Willamina: Well technically it’s NO ONE’S harem but details DETAILS.
Cat: I dunno, I haven't really considered it? Everythings just uhhhh a lot?
Mint: Master and Mistress have weird hangups
Mint: Won’t even let me go mumble mumble forest mumble …
You: Well hey, if you’re happy that’s what counts right
You: I hope you’re at least a little LESS STRESSED.
Cat: NOPE! Still just as stressed, probably more stressed?


You frown at that, you could always count on him to at least be transparent about it, but it sucks to hear.

You: Well I’m here, so maybe things’ll be better. This place seems NICE, ya know.
You: Could be good to get some FRESH, NON SMOGGY AIR.


> MINT’S ROLEPLAY
You: So what’s up with this chick?

You point to MINT, she’s barely touching her food, and seems to keep her head on a swivel. Not in an aggressive manner, but in an ALERT manner.

Mint: There’s nothing to it. I’m Master and Mistresses Humble servant.
You: So is it like a PET-PLAY kinda thing? She like get degraded all the time? Lick your toes or?


You see CAT grow VERY RED as you start to go into the intricacies of whatever sexual fantasies you’re imagining in the moment. He’s shaking his head wildly and is red as a… well… JUICY RED. Willamina is laughing her ass off in that moment and you think you see a single tear come out.

Cat: It’s not like that no, I mean it could be I mean I don’t know
Willamina: Oh yeah she loves being treated like that, 95% sure she gets off on it
You: Surprising yer like that in public though?
You: I mean I do some ROLEPLAY sometimes, but like getting into character like that the whole day sounds exhausting.
Mint: It’s not a character. That’s just how this one acts.


Your face scrunches up in that moment, maybe she was raised in a REALLY STRICT household. Heaven, maybe she was even a slave over in the wastes of WEST FLUXTOPA, you heard about SOME SHIT happening there. It’s entirely possible. You decide not to dig too deep into it as they finish their meals.
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No. 1014062 ID: afe7de
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The meal is finished and you pay for everyone, you’ve got money to spare so when WILLAMINA tries to foot the bill you hold her off, saying that you were the one inviting him out, so it’s only right you pay. The four of you head out, you keep your head high and take a deep breath of the freshly afternoon air. The walk to the WINNEBAGO is fairly short, just around the corner and up a few houses. You spatially map things out in your mind and realize you’re on the opposite side of the POST OFFICE, weird, but okay. And then you see it, this badass black chunky thing. It’s TOUGH and there’s nary a scratch on it. You sigh with regret as you’ve never AWAKENED, so dungeon dives are probably a big NO NO. You’ll probably never get to use it for its intended purposes, but damn if it isn’t cool.

They invite you inside, which you happily oblige them in and you notice something. Well it’s more like you FEEL something, the AIR inside this place is different. Not stagnant, you’d even call it SEPARATE. It gives you pause, you wonder if there’s some SPACIAL ENHANCEMENT going on in here. But the feeling’s gone in a moment and replaced with EXCITEMENT as you run around the place, looking at every nook and cranny before being gestured to have a seat at the table. CAT has a more SERIOUS expression on his face this time around. MINT’S off on a corner typing away on her COMM and WILLAMINA’s beside CAT.

Cat: So uh, we’ve got uh something to talk to you about.
Willamina: Should I take the lead?
Cat: No, no, we can both say parts of it, I think I have a better handle on it now then the other day.
You: So uh, I know you get attached to other kin fairly easily but don’t tell me…
You: You’re getting married into this harem after like uhhh a week, however long you’ve been here?
You: Do I need to beat the snot out of you and tell you to be patient?
Cat: What NOnNononoONonNoonono
Willamina: HAHAHAAHAHA
Willamina: I like the cut of this girls gib, good sense of humor


You TRUST CAT a lot, maybe it’s something about POWERS? Oh goddess does he know a way to get you powers, oh please let it be that. You’re trying really hard to hold in the potential excitement from something like this, but your tail, normally pretty stationary is swaying fiercely and your ears are perked up as high as they could possibly be.

What do CAT and WILLAMINA tell YOU?
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No. 1014070 ID: 629f2e

Okay, we've learned from our mistakes and won't dump this all on her at once. Let's narrow it down to two points.

1: Cat has a power to Awaken people, and will gladly use it on you if you want it.

2: The end of the world is coming, and they're working to try and stop it. Just blow by that point casually, don't make it sound scary or give a date, they're just letting you know that it's a thing.
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No. 1014080 ID: e51896

>>1014070
Pretty much this. but to add on, they should also let Nipha know about the LIGHTNING GOD TECHNIQUE book to let her know her options (unless we decide to give it to Nicky if we don't want her to know Cat's true power)

3. Talk about the PAPERMILL and turning it into a tinker workshop, and getting her to convince Rudy to help by build stuff to help protect the town and ourselves for dungeon exploring and when the apocalypse happens. They'll mention they are going to see Nicky about buying the building either after we're done talking, or after Rudy shows up.

4. mum's the word. They tell Nipha to keep all this a secret, only talk about planning and Cat's powers inside the Winnebago, it is spirit proof. Right now, the fake story Nipha should go with is that Cat's power is that he can touch people and find out if they have a power or not.

5. They introduce Nipha to REX and CALLAN (Callan here can explain to Cat what he saw on television yesterday)


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But the most important thing, after they explain everything, Nipha asks the following: how did Cat get his powers. Look very closely at how he reacts. (I have a suspicion personally that Cat might not have just got his powers randomly)
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No. 1014081 ID: ce39da

Yeah, dunno what the full list will be, but the suspicions surrounding Isabella, Max, and the estate fire are off the table; maybe Willamena or Cannie could open up later, but right now those are strictly not Nipha's problems.

Yes to the AWAKENING and the END OF THE WORLD topics, though - and do warn her about the ANGELIC THREAT before you finalize anything. They know she'll probably accept anyway, but telling her the downside to COOL POWERS before she gets them is just good manners. They should make sure to emphasize that SABA HADLEE is the source for the "End" and "Angel" parts, so she doesn't think they've just gone collectively cuckoo and started a doomsday cult.

Alternative to the power Awakening, they do have a LIGHTNING GOD BOOK, though they're holding out for someone who's on the fence - Nipha could choose to wait for a response there before deciding if she wants.
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No. 1014082 ID: a2493c

>>1014070
trying to blow casually past "the end of the world" is a really bad idea, -1 to that.

I think instead we should be as clinical about as we can and lead with us having the start of a plan to stop it, perhaps a "there's a faction trying to end the world, and we're trying to put a stop to that."
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No. 1014084 ID: 094652

Cat: "I managed to resurrect the dead! I've never been so happy in my entire life! One time deal, though, but so worth it."
Willamina: "My grandfather discovered the awful truth: Heaven is corrupt and they ruled West Fluxtopia. They're also controlling the Heroes' League, among others."
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No. 1014085 ID: 96c896

I think Cat+Wil should tell Nipha about his Power, and their plans to do a dungeon run to get strong enough to defend the town from anyone that tries to capture him for his ability, like for instance the corrupt Hero's League.

I'm not sure how we'd bring up Nunitus, Liminal, the angels/demons, or the apocalypse without mentioning the others. I guess the apocalypse could be mentioned without the conspiracy stuff? That seems reasonable. Nipha isn't the kind of person to abandon Cat if the world is in danger, but might get worried Cat is delusional if he starts going on about conspiracy stuff.
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No. 1014091 ID: b5c538

It's exactly that. Kitties intuition. It's like you you can tell the future or some shit.
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No. 1014102 ID: e24cf5

That you have to fight to the death with Mint to claim your place in this harem. Also, you aren’t leaving this Winnebago without superpowers.
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No. 1014530 ID: afe7de
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There’s this BRIEF moment where you can tell CAT was going to open up with a joke, he does this thing with a smile and his right eye crinkles before he stops and looks at WILLAMINA before continuing. He states that he’s going to try to be casual about it, having… MIXED RESULTS in the past few days with an extremely CLINICAL approach and an ALL ENCOMPASSING APPROACH.

He tells you two things primarily. The first, that he AWAKENED fairly recently, the day before he left the city. It was the impetus for him leaving. And his power is that he can AWAKEN OTHERS. You’re practically bouncing in your seat. This is literally a dream come true. You’ve literally had dreams of this kind of shit happening. It’s haunted you most of your life and made you depressed but now it’s happening and you just can’t control yourself and you let out a long and slowly increasing in volume scream of excitement.

You catch yourself midway through and motion for them to continue, you got too excited. They then move on to some BAD NEWS, that the end of the world is coming and that they want to at least ATTEMPT to stop it. Willamina cuts in and mentions that no, they WILL stop it. They briefly mention how the HL is corrupted and is trying to expedite the process. This quirks an eyebrow from you, but first you ask CAT a question.

You: Okay, I believe you 100%
You: BUT, what was it like?!?! Awakening? The experience?
You: We only speculated when we were younger, did you feel anything weird?
You: I imagine getting this kinda power must’ve been real intense.


You see Cat’s expression kind of hitch there for a moment. Willamina looks at him too, curious. He pauses for a moment, opens his mouth a few times, and closes it again before speaking, almost like he’s picking his words carefully.

Cat: Here’s the thing. I was taking a piss right.
Cat: And uhhhhhh yeah then a little later I had the power.
Cat: Yup that’s what happened.


You and WILLAMINA both squint your eyes at him, knowing that there’s definitely more to this story then he’s letting on. You press him briefly.

You: So were you like visited by something or someone and got it or?
Cat: No, nothing like that, uhhh it’s really embarrassing I just don’t want to talk about it
You: I bet you ate shit and pissed all over yourself or something
Cat: ANYWAY, YEAH OTHER STUFF!


You hear Mint in the back corner chuff for a moment, holding back a snicker. Willamina’s got this look on CAT as he waves the conversation forward. They continue to introduce REX and then a SPIRIT manifests in that spot you just FELT something in. But wait you recognize this guy.

You: CALLAN? Like the BUBBLE guy? Wait no, more importantly!
You: Like secretly dated SHOCKER kind of Callan?
Callan: Well it wasn’t really a secret and it happened like when we were in school but yeah
You: EEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Cat: Nipha did you write… fanfic of my brother… and SHOCKER?
You: I will neither confirm nor deny the facts of what I did as a horny kid.
You: You have to admit, you never talked about your bro, so like I didn't know,
You: I just thought the similar last name was-
You: WAIT YOU’RE HIS BROTHER THAT’S SO COOL I FUCKED YOUR BROTHER SO LIKE-

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No. 1014531 ID: afe7de
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It takes you a moment to calm down over one of your childhood crushes being here but after a moment you’re cool and collected. Callan’s laughing a bit too hard over the situation and CAT just looks embarrassed. You see Willamina motion over and she asks you if you could send her that fanfic later for no reason in particular.

You also say hi to REX whose a cockroach and assume this was just a test AWAKENENING done by CAT, but he seems pretty rad for a roach. Also a bit too intelligent for a roach. You’d be lying if you didnt say it unnerved you. There’s suddenly silence in the room as you think inwardly. RUDY has access to a lot of INFORMATION given his predilection of messing with that AI NANNETE of his. Maybe NANNETE and RUDY already knew and coming here was a part of some sort of PLAN? You shoot him a text telling him to come to where you are ASAP.

You: Come to [ADDRESS] ASAP, I’m in the Winnebago parked on the driveway
Rudy: Something happen?
You: Yup.
Rudy: Be there in 30, got everything packed anyway.
You: Also did you make the boots so you could get me to wear something under the waist
Rudy: Uhhh, im going through a tunnel, losing connection hahaha
You: THIS IS TEXT YOU DINGUS
You: SEE YOU IN 30, LOVE YOU


You close your COMM and continue, mentioning RUDY will be here in 30, and will probably have something to say about this whole situation. CAT and WILLAMINA continue, mentioning they’re buying the PAPER MILL to turn into a WORKSHOP for TINKERS so that they can develop GADGETS for a DUNGEONCRAWL they have planned out and designed by SABA. This certainly makes some things easier for you since RUDY was just going to buy that place anyway. You’d be SURPRISED by the dungeon but at this point you just want a power and are trying not to let your IMPATIENCE show, but it’s very hard.

You can tell that there’s probably conspiracies and other weird shit involved that they’re holding back on, which is totally fair, it’d probably get too overwhelming to dive into more, so after a few moments you ask the question you have become too impatient to ask.

You: Sooooooo, can I get a power
You: You gotta realize that you’re basically edging me at this point and I WILL come when I get one
You: I’m THAT fucking excited.
Cat: Uh no thoughts on the rest?
Willamina: Not WORRIED about the apocalypse?
You: RUDY probably knows something about this and was planning
You: This is a bit LARGE SCALE even for me, I’m used to smaller things
You: Take it one step at a time y’know?
You: Cat’s not stupid and I trust he wouldn’t even bring this up if there wasn’t something in the works
You: I’m down for this ride.
Cat: You know like we could all die right?
You: I mean it beats VANDALISM and STEALING FROM THE LEAGUE.
You: Which only really amounts to petty grievances
You: Over a pretty big corporation that practically is its own government at this point
You: And like, we’ll all die in the end CAT.
You: At least I can do it doing something that matters way more then whatever I’m doing now?
You: Plus if I can get strong enough to fuck up those HL shits it’s worth it.


At this point it feels like you’re riding on a train a few tracks over and are trying to make it switch gears so you can latch on to theirs, so there’s a little bit of a disconnect as you change gears. But the overall result seems to be satisfactory, so you ask about the awakening process. Cat tells you he needs to TOUCH you in order to give you a power and that thinking about the kind of power you want tends to help the process a bit. You ask if touching specific places has different effects on the powers, even asking if jerking her off to give it to her does anything, fucking her? At this point you’re just messing with him and he stutters claiming that he really doesn’t know.

What kind of POWER does NIPHA want? And how does CAT TOUCH HER to give her the power?
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No. 1014534 ID: 629f2e

Nipha wants something cool. Preferably something that isn't purely good for combat, but that she can use to kick ass if she wants. Something she can just casually make use of in day to day life. On top of all of that: It should be something straightforward and easy to understand.

To toss out a few straight up suggestions:

DETONATE: The user can combust matter on contact. The strength of the explosion is relative to the quantity of targeted matter. The user cannot be harmed by their own blasts.

EXTREME SPEED: The user can move significantly faster while holding their breath. Their perception of time slows down while using this ability.

GAMBLER'S FALLACY: The user's luck becomes significantly more predictable, allowing the user to tell in advance when things will or will not work out for them.

As for how Cat is going to administer this new power... Look, Nipha isn't wearing pants, it's all I can think of. Slap that ass. Touch the butt.
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No. 1014542 ID: ed588f

Reminder, we could give Nipha the OP LIGHTNING GOD TECHNIQUE HANDBOOK, make her a THUNDERCAT. Wanted to originally give it to Cannie, but after hearing of her anger management issues and ripping a kin's arm out, probably would be best for her to take anger management classes first

But we should also consider giving it to Nicky if we want to keep Cat's power a secret and want her to protect the town with an OP awakened power.

But I had a few ideas for powers, some of which is similar to Cat's power

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Enigmatic Inhibitor

Basically the opposite of Cat's power

-Can spend energy to erase a nearby AWAKENED Target’s power TEMPORARILY. More energy used, the longer the target can't use powers
-Cannot be used on yourself

This will be useful against assassins

If leveled up, it gains more upgrades such as

-Can spend energy to erase an AWAKENED Target’s power PERMANENTLY.
-can spend energy to decrease a power’s level by 1 to a minimum of 1
-targets effected by Enigmatic Inhibitor can still be awakened on their own with either a new power, or their old power through normal means, including through Arcane Catalyst.

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Esoteric Impetus

Basically, just like Arcane Catalyst, but instead of giving people awakened powers, Nipha can give people an [INNATE SKILL]

-Can spend energy to give a target an INNATE SKILL
-Can spend energy to increase an INNATE SKILL'S level by 1 to a maximum of ???
-Can't be used on yourself
-Targets can only get one INNATE SKILL

Let's give Willamina or Cat an innate skill (Cat might already have one tho if Iraphena can't detect him)

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Internal radar

-have an passive internal map and radar that detects and pinpoints the presence and location of nearby people or monsters or spirits or traps
-Can spend energy detect where exactly someone or something is located when you think of them either by name or appearance. Even works on spirits.

This will be best for detecting spies, and to help protect us from monsters. Nipha does have her cat senses, lets take advantage of that.

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Healing purrs

-use energy to heal people who are in proximity of your purrs.
-works more effectively if cuddling someone while purring
-can also work on healing poisons and diseases

We have the Phoenix pinion to heal tho, so we might not need this.
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No. 1014543 ID: ed588f

Oh yeah, and slap dat ass
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No. 1014564 ID: 094652

PseudoNecromancy
Nipha can now steal a portion of a target's soul, called an Aspect.
Aspects can be injected into Nipha or someone she touches. This will either create/strengthen a version of the aspect in the target, or weaken the aspect.
Stealing Aspects is temporary and they will eventually return to the soul they belong to, unless somehow destroyed.
While aspects are spiritual in nature, special techniques and power combinations can allow a complete genetic transfer / copy of physical characteristics.

>>1014542
Second choice is Esoteric Impetus
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No. 1014576 ID: c92a02

Amazon Prime: The hornier Nipha gets, the bigger and stronger she gets. Her secret? She's always horny, Callan.
Cat: Touch the boob.
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No. 1014591 ID: ce39da

> POWER
SPEED QUEEN: NIPHA is a cat in the know - she'd know to go for a HIGH CONCEPT power that lets her do a lot of different things. Basically, she can CONTROL MOLECULAR MOVEMENT. With this, she can propel stuff (including herself) forward at astonishing speeds, light fires and boil blood through micro-vibrations, create molecularly inert space shields, disassemble matter and turn one element into another before reassembling into something else; the sky's the limit... even if she doesn't start in the sky quite yet. While TERRIFYINGLY POWERFUL at a high level, this power is probably UNDERWHELMING at the lower end, but lucky you, CAT can help alleviate that unexpected hiccup.

> TOUCH
Tender butt petting.
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No. 1014605 ID: 9a2966

>Power Desire - something versatile
STRANGER THAN FICTION: Nipha can make her fantasies come true!

That is, by concentrating on a mental image she can manifest fictional characters as Figments of Imagination (yes, even weird horny fanfic ones). The Energy invested equals the Figment's duration and 'uses', in that a character with powers or outlandish abilities has to spend energy at a significant mark-up in order to achieve the same effects. A Figment with no more energy will fade away.

Nipha can blow her load all at once on getting some OP Gary Stu to do a single powerful task ('stop that train, Superkinman') or she can keep a less powerful Figment around for longer doing less exhausting tasks ('be my bodyguard, Hunk Of My Dreams'). As long as Nipha has Energy she can keep 'investing' in the fantasy of the Figment, potentially making them more effective and stronger when used. A strong mental image of the subject - or emotional attachment - can help offset power costs.

While Figments will listen to Nipha, they have difficulty acting 'out of character' to their archetype. Stronger characters tend to have stronger agency, to the point where investing TOO MUCH into a powerful Figment over a longer duration may have unanticipated side effects, like experiencing "Character Growth". The power is Stranger Than Fiction, after all.

>Power Desire - something weird and excitable
Booty Shaker / Quake Maker / Natural Vibrator: Vibration powers! By being close (short range, a few meters), Nipha can wave her paws and make targets start vibrating at frequencies that can potentially start to tear objects apart (like an earthquake), create strong buzzing or keening noises (like vibrations running through glass structures), or be able to shift something large along the ground by sheer oscillatory movement (like how an unstable washing machine might wander the fuck around).

Living things can spend effort to resist this effect (Awakened, etc. more so), though it can be exhausting to counter. Nipha herself seems to take no harm from making parts of herself vibrate.

She feels she could also use it to make a fucking badass mono-molecular knife, since by by vibrating the molecules of an edge (or her claws) she'll be able to shear through atomic bonds. Badass! That's actually what she'd want it for, even if it's an upgraded thing. Well, that and she thinks she'd be able to use it to power, like, a dynamo or something and could use that to self-power Tinker tools. Also? Vibration powers probably has some fun fucking uses in bed.

Vibration powers are underrated.

>Power Desire - something weird and pawerful
Paw'n Punch: Nipha can deal disproportionate damage and KO any entity by landing even the weakest of paw punches to a 'Weak Pawnt' of theirs. She has an innate sense for what that Weak Pawnt is and can see it as a paw-print on their body.

Any entity KO'd in this manner is stunned or unconscious until they take additional damage, are revived, or sufficient time has passed for them to wake.

Greater beings (Awakened, Spirits, Demons, Angels, etc.) can resist this somewhat or disguise their Weak Pawnts, but the harder they're actually struck in their Weak Pawnt the more they'll be hurting, so if they're already pretty tapped they might just go out like a light anyway. Finding or getting at a Weak Pawnt can be a challenge in itself (a 15-feet boss golem's weak point being on a small protruding square at the top of their head that only pops up once the golem has been weakened enough, for example).

A Weak Pawnt can only be struck once a day (upgradable) and Nipha can only use Paw'n Punch a few times a day (upgradable).

As a cherry on top, for every worthy opponent (i.e. stronger than her) that Nipha has successfully Paw'n Punched, Nipha's STATS will increase according to the nature of the opponent (+ENDURANCE for taking out the strong golem, for example), enabling her to challenge ever stronger opponents and grow in combat.

Nipha wants this one badly because it is an elite killer. A pawer that can humble heroes.

>How does Cat give the power
Cat finally gets over himself and gives her a hug and a friendly noogie for being both such an overexcitable spaz and such a good sport about all of this, it's honestly a huge relief to him how well she's taking this.

And maybe he touches her butt too, why not, it's a nice butt.
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No. 1014627 ID: f8fa51

>>1014605
Booty shaker for power.
Cat tries to get her back for the teasing by giving it to her with a grope.
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No. 1014631 ID: 96c896

I kinda want a power where she can slow down time based on how fast she's moving.
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No. 1014655 ID: 8ce3fa

>>1014531
he touches her by picking her nose
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No. 1014656 ID: 094652

I changed my mind, secondary vote to Paw'n Punch.
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No. 1014657 ID: afa6f6

>>1014531
>What kind of Power?
Well, from what we've seen so far, Nipha is a Kin of action, so any power she wants will definitely be an active power, rather than a passive one. She seem jump in and tackle problems head on, especially if it's on behalf of others, so she'd probably appreciate a power that at leas seems simple initially, and maybe one with an effect that can help people she likes as well as hurt people she doesnt. She really seems like she like to mix it up too, so it would probably be a combat power. I can see her desiring a Superman(kin) or similar powerset.

So, I'll suggest a version of a power submitted in the discussion thread:
(Supercharger):The user can use energy to amplify and increase one of their own physical traits or abilities at a time, or those of a nearby target, making them faster, stronger, more hardy, etc. The degree of amplification raises with higher energy investment, and as the ability level increases, the cost efficiency, as well as the fine control and types of effects that can be amped increase.

Choosing this because it would allow her to be a great frontline powerhouse, which we dont really have yet, as well as being versatile and letting her help others as well. I can see it maybe evolving into a pseudo healing ability down the line as well by allowing it to amplify natural healing ability.

If no one likes that, >>1014591
andSPEED QUEEN seem like a good mix of power and versatility for her, nice work.

>What Touch?
Smack dat azz, And barring that, Handholding, fingers interlocked, while maintaining eye contact!
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No. 1014661 ID: c749d0

Paw'n Punch for BEANS!
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No. 1014676 ID: b5c538

Boop da snoot
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No. 1015267 ID: afe7de
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1015267

Cat starts to wander over to you as you contemplate what kind of power you want. Definitely something SIMPLE but that might have MULTIPLE USES. You kind of like to GET IN THE MIX, so something that lets you front line would be good too. You think it’d be hilarious to be able to just waltz up to an opponent and give em a GENTLE BOOP and KO them instantly. But it could also be cool to be able to VIBRATE HARDCORE. OOOh, you even think about a power where you hold your breath and can move faster, as well as your perceptions speeding up to match. A little tickle in the back of your brain says a power the INVERSE of CAT’S might be really powerful, but you get a very strong feeling that there will be a HEAVY COST if you desire that power, it’s such a strong feeling your CAT LIKE INSTINCTS try to push away from the thought, giving you a more innate desire towards that one GENTLE BOOP power.

You turn around and wiggle your ass at CAT, in your favorite PRESENTING HINDQUARTERS pose, hoping he does something naughty as he reaches over and GRABS your ASS. You quiver with excitement but there’s a LULL, a final moment of pause before you start to feel anything.

What do you really want? (if you’re indecisive, pick 2, first gets 2 votes, second gets 1)

A. Paw’n Punch
- Can detect a WEAK PAWNT on ANY ENTITY that will be visible as a PAW PRINT on their body to you alone
- Allows a disproportionate amount of damage to be dealt by touching that spot with your hand or feet paws
- Can only be used once per day

B. Booty Shaker
- Can wave their paws to cause VIBRATIONS at various frequencies on objects and entities
- Future upgrades can allow you to control the way they vibrate
- Entities can spend effort to resist this effect

C. Extreme Speed
- Can move at increasing speeds based off of how long you’ve held your breath
- Your perception adjusts so that you can move normally while you are sped up, as if time was slowed

D. Gamblers Fallacy
- You can now predict, bank, and expend your own luck
- However this is GAMBLING and there may be UNFORSEEN CONSEQUENCES depending on how you abuse this

E. Ẹ̴͝n̶̥̔i̸͙̔g̷̥͆m̶̥͑a̴̮͑ṫ̶͍i̵̯̚ć̸̱ ̸̲̌I̶͍͂n̵̳̾ẖ̶͑ī̶̙b̷͓̚i̵̖͐t̶͙͝o̷͉̐r̶̨̉
- Gain an aura of AWAKENED NULLIFICATION
- D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺D̶̳̄O̵͍̐N̸͖̐'̴̜̄T̷͕̿ ̷̮̿P̶̦̀I̴̯͐C̸̙̀K̴͙̽ ̵̕ͅT̴̟̒H̸̬͠I̶̬͘S̶̢̕,̴̖̉ ̷̛̺
- A price must be paid
- Your CAT LIKE INSTINCTS strongly suggest you NOT even THINK about this

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No. 1015271 ID: 629f2e

Extreme Speed is my top choice, with Gambler's Fallacy as my second fave.

Don't pick E.
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No. 1015273 ID: 96c896

Extreme Speed, or Paw'n Punch
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No. 1015280 ID: 8483cf

Extreme Speed for epic grindz
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No. 1015283 ID: a2493c

>>1015267
E for me, partly because someone doesn't want us to have it and is meddling in our head to prevent it and partly because I'm a sucker for a bad idea.

Otherwise, C, if only because we can abuse it to pants the entire town in an afternoon.
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No. 1015287 ID: 094652

A
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No. 1015313 ID: 16566a

A, although the potential for abusing B with sexytimes makes it a strong contender
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No. 1015317 ID: e51896

A as first choice for BOOPS
B for intense hypnotic booty shaking.
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No. 1015322 ID: f8fa51

Well, with that position, how could it be anything but BOOTY SHAKER?

Cat should hopefully go for the bait, too.
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No. 1015323 ID: c92a02

Booty shaker, because holding your breath sounds annoying and A is too limited use.
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No. 1015329 ID: d43396

C and B
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No. 1015346 ID: dfbac0

C
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No. 1015349 ID: 5378af

I say go with A, it just seems pretty strong
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No. 1015353 ID: 30b9f6

The disturbing thing about E is that we know there's a power stealer out there, and if they could end up stealing the power to negate Cat's gifted powers... mmm. We might just be in for a bad time.

I'mma say A, for great boopening! Could lead to some interesting alphpaw strikes - and be a heck of a card to keep in reserve against a sudden stronk enemy appearing. It's not like Nipha would be without a plan B in the form of gadgets either, considering who she's hanging with.

Lowkey b should it get more support. Do like the idea of the booty shakin'. Maybe make it change from 'wave paws' to 'wave booty'?
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No. 1015359 ID: ce39da

First B, then C; these seem like good powers with a lot of applications without much heavy drawback. Putting B first because the limits of what it can accomplish with a single charge are its only drawback.
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No. 1015361 ID: afa6f6

>>1015267
B and c
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No. 1015433 ID: f32c9a

Wag your tail slowly and in an enticing manner towards Willamina. Try and get her to stroke the tail, she can't resist. It isn't fair that only Cat gets to touch you.
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No. 1015814 ID: afe7de
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1015814

You wag your tail slowly and enticingly towards Willamina in such a way that she can’t resist. She’s stroking your tail while Cat grabs your ass. This is good. There’s another moment of pause when you’re concerned that nothing is going to happen when you feel a warming sensation from Cat’s touch reach out and stroke your mind. Your breathing becomes heavy as you feel what can only be described as a PIERCING MIGRAINE. Your vision turns SPOTTY and suddenly you’re not in the Winnebago anymore.

You’re not bent over, instead you’re standing up in a vacant, white, expanse. You shout out a HELLO only to be greeted with silence even from your own throat. It’s only after a short moment that you actually see the blurry outlines of many, many beings. They’re all indistinct, but your CAT-LIKE senses are still functioning and you can see a vague COLOR. There are SKY BLUES, YELLOWS, BRIGHT REDS, and even a small amount of PURPLE AURAS scattered about. You feel a sense of comfort as you look at them, but get the feeling of LONGING when you imagine them gazing at you. But there’s one color above all else that you stare at, whose form starts to solidify.

You see what appears to be a GREEN CAT with a heaven defying green aura, if it were your size, it would be half your height. But instead it feels almost as large as the sun, with a matching intensity. It looks at you and you can’t tell if the smile is MISCHEVOUS, HOSTILE, or SATISFIED. It holds up two of it’s digits with that same smile and you hear what can only be described as millions of kin taking a knee at once. It then puts a finger to it’s lips, miming a “SHHH” gesture.

You see two streaks of light come from the auras around you. One a fierce YELLOW with small wisps of GREEN, the other a soft and somber GREEN that seems shaky. They pierce through your body with a force that wakes you from this vision.


And now you’re back in the room, back with that headache, a soft blue glow suffusing your head and ass. CAT takes a step back and it takes you a moment to focus your vision and steady your mind with all the new information you feel inside. You notice a prompt in front of you.
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No. 1015815 ID: afe7de
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1015815

CONGRATULATIONS, the [GREAT AWAKENER] has deemed you worthy of a TRUE AWAKENING

Name: NIPHA RONDALPHUS, HEIR TO THE THRONE
Age: 28

You have been gifted the following boons, colloquially known as POWERS:

ENERGY POOL [10]
The user has gained 10 ENERGY to be expended on uses of their abilities
- Recharges at a rate of 1 Energy every 30 minutes

EXTREME SPEED (3)
The user can move at increasing speeds based off of the length that they have held their breath
Their perception adjusts so that they can move NORMALLY whilst sped up, as if time was slowed
- Your body has been adjusted so that you can hold your breath for 30 + (10x level) seconds
- Each use of this power, no matter the length, uses up [2 ENERGY]

BOOTY SHAKER (1)
Can wave their limbs to cause VIBRATIONS at various frequencies on OBJECTS and ENTITIES
Targets can attempt to RESIST these vibrations
- Currently at it’s most effective when the [BOOTY] is used to cause the VIBRATIONS
- Each use of this power, no matter the length, uses up [1 ENERGY]
- Vibrations will continue until the user stops moving the limb used to cause the VIBRATION
- Targets will vibrate at the rate at which you currently are SHAKING your limb
- It becomes increasingly more exhausting to use the longer it is maintained
- However, exhaustion caused this way is immediately wiped as soon as the motion stops
- Intensity multiples exponentially per level increase

MAY YOUR PASSION INCITE CHANGE


The prompt then vanishes and the headache subsides. You now intuitively understand your powers, but take a moment to try to remember that VISION you just had. It’s FADING FAST when CAT speaks up.

Cat: It worked right?
Cat: I mean it soaked all my energy for the day so it had to have worked right?
Willamina: Of course it worked! There was the blue glow and everything
Willamina: Hey did you see anything WEIRD?
Willamina: I have this VAGUE MEMORY but can’t QUITE put my finger on it
Willamina: Like, the HARDER I think about it the MORE I forget?

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No. 1015819 ID: 96c896

>>1015815
>vision
Tell them you are sworn to secrecy. Make a note to research your family's history regarding cat deities.

Also you know you gotta try this shit out, right? How subtle can you make the vibrations? You could vibrate Cat at some harmless frequency/amplitude to demonstrate.
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No. 1015827 ID: e51896

Huh, Cat used up all his energy? I guess he can't awaken Nicky today unless we give her the Lightning God technique book, or wait until one of the days before the dungeon exploration.

Tell Cat his nickname [GREAT AWAKENER] is awesome, but not as awesome as your egotistical nickname you were given: "Heir to the Throne". You're genuine about it.

look at Cat's shirt and tell her you're supposed to tell no one when it comes to the visions.

Try out powers. Vibrate Cat's dick, and Willamina's pussy and breasts a tiny bit to give them a pleasurable sensation. We'll test our extreme speed to de-pants Rudy when he gets here.

What's next? before Rudy arrives, lets talk to that fairy and make a deal.
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No. 1015859 ID: 094652

Get a green pen and draw a giant cat shushing you, along with some rainbows. That's all you understood and it's not that revealing of information anyway.

"Do the words 'may your passion incite change' mean anything to you? Anyways, let's test this power out!"

Be their personal dildo for the rest of the day. As gratitude.
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No. 1015866 ID: afa6f6

OH... I didnt realize two powers were a possibility.
Or how those two power interact with each other. SO now Nipha can vibrate things by moving, increase the vibration based on how fast she moves and ALSO accelerate her movements with her other power.
Thats...very good.
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No. 1015870 ID: 629f2e

>>1015827
Yeah, all of this sounds nice.
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No. 1015880 ID: e51896

Oh yeah, don't tell Cat and Willamina about our extreme speed until we use it to depants Rudy. It'll be funnier that way if we confuse them first as to what happened.
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No. 1015884 ID: ce39da

Oh. Oh yeah. Alone, these powers have potential, but together? Holy crap, that could be LETHAL if you put everything you can into it. I'm talking "Makima vs. Gun Demon contractors" levels of shit-your-pants danger if upgraded and purposefully applied.

"Isn't it bad luck to say what your wish is?"
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No. 1015886 ID: e51896

yeah, imagine Nipha using her extreme speed to vibrate at intense speeds, we're talking earthquakes here, lol.
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No. 1015946 ID: 84df78

Hell yeah! Tell you mine if you tell me yours.
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No. 1017349 ID: afe7de
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> HIDE WHAT YOU SAW
You: You ever get a moment where you see something you think you weren’t supposed to
You: And your psyche tries to get you to forget or not talk about it
Cat: Yes. You know I have, yes.
Willamina: No, not really
You: Cool so let’s just say I’m not supposed to talk about it, sorry


Willamina shrugs, curious, but seemingly not concerned.

You: But hold up mr [THE GREAT AWAKENER]
Cat: Ugh don’t remind me-
You: What a great nickname!
Cat: Wuh?
You: Finally getting some self confidence to call yourself [GREAT]!
Cat: I didn’t pick it though!
You: Either way it’s a good step for you.
You: Not as great as MINE though
You: HEIR TO THE THRONE, I bet it says that shit on my birth certificate
Cat: Oh right weren’t you royalty, weird
Willamina: Wait you’re ROYALTY? Like a lord or something?
You: Eh, I don’t like talking about it too much but we’ll be together a while
You: Just heir to the FLUXTOPAN MONARCHY, technically first in line but like
Willamina: Uh are you heir to the LITERALLY destroyed continent?
You: Yup, and I dooooooon’t caaaaaaaaare
You: They’re all fucking garbage, all treated me like shit
You: Literally shipped me half way across the world
You: And then killed themselves leaving me as the heir
You: Fuck West Fluxtopa
You: Fuck the lot of the royalty
You: I hope the living citizens rise up on their own and don’t take shit


There’s a pause as Willamina processes this, she looks like she’s about to say something, pauses, then starts again.

Willamina: You know Gena’s from WEST FLUXTOPA, left before all the shit went down
You: Oh shit really, well uh, don’t tell her please
You: Seriously anyone who finds out I’m from there gets… weird
Willamina: Well ACTUALLY she hates the monarchy there and their policies
You: Oh? Good, then it should be fine I guess
Cat: We can keep it secret unless you bring it up organically
You: That’d be dope.
You: Anyway, let’s test test these bad puppies out!


You get up and aim your ass generally in WILLAMINA and CAT’S direction before you start to shake it, slowly at first, but then with a larger frequency. It takes you a moment to kind of get the motions going, not really knowing how to do this, but it comes more naturally then you thought it would. You vibrate and both of them look at you funny before they fidget a little bit and blush.

Willamina: Are you… VIBRATING my tits?
Cat: And my dick?


You’re starting to sweat a little bit, so you decide to hold your breath at the same time and time starts to slow for you, your friends words slowing and slurring. You don’t go to extreme speeds but you do speed up a little bit, just to see, and after around 30 seconds you stop, taking a deep breath and your exhaustion from moments ago fades as you feel [3 ENERGY] leave your pool. You only did the motions lightly, but you basically confirm your theory that you could vibrate even things you CAN’T see directly but know the location of. You think you could use this offensively to get kin to drop their weapons, and that it could get way more intense then what you have now. You also think you could use this power easily to get someone’s pants or panties to drop. Shirts might be harder though.
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Your focus returns to your companions and they’re both flushed, your objective was arousal and you think it worked. You offer them a honk of your ass if they’re interested and they both give you a nice firm grasp before you step away and are seated again, leaving them flustered, you hear Cat mumble something about how you were always a tease. Willamina then elbows him and says that she knows he’s into that, otherwise how could he stand ANDREA at all.

Now that that’s out of the way you try to think of what to do next, RUDY won’t be here for another 20 minutes or so, but then WILLAMINA suggests something.

Willamina: What if we talked to the FAIRY now?
Cat: Huh? You sure?
Willamina: Yeah, I mean we got time to kill, Mint’s here
Willamina: Nipha can just vibe at him if he tries to flee
You: Yes, my ass is now a vibe machine
Cat: Well, yeah you can just use the artifact to suck him back in right?
Willamina: Yeah I just say return while holding it
You: Let’s talk to the bitch then!


Seeing no objection WILLAMINA pops the STASIS SPHERE out of her ring and tosses it on the table. It opens, a beam of light bringing the creature out as the sphere returns to her hand.

The being in front of you is bright. No, bright would be an understatement, it’s like looking into a light bulb after your pupils were dilated, but only on a small spot of your vision. Its… unnerving almost. The only thing you can see are 4 pairs of slightly onyx wings that sparkle with a relatively beautiful sheen. The creature is mid conversation as it pops out. You can vaguely make out it’s eyes but can tell that they’re closed, not having noticed the environment they’re in.

???: The last time SABA, you’re not a hot chick, and you won’t let me bang WILLAMINA
???: I mean CONTRACT her, so why should I let you use the DUNGEON huh?
???: My EMPLOYERS wouldn’t necessarily be happy that you chuckle fucks got a hold of one of these
???: Not that it matters, since my current employer is dead
???: You killed a smoking hot lady you know, 57th in line is a big deal!
???: Yeah I mean we killed around 12,459-ish of your kin but like sacrifices are necessary!


There’s a pause as the creature waits for a response. No one says anything for a moment, attempting to process exactly what was just said.

???: A HA has my mental acuity finally rendered you speechless you absolute beta!
???: I’ll wait, I’ll let you gather your thoughts, go on, bask in my glow, do it, it’s glorious.


The creature shines ever so slightly brighter as the room lulls in silence. You look around and no one really knows how to react to the situation.

What is this male fairy’s name?
And how does everyone react?


AUTHORS NOTE: You’ve now reached the free form segment where anyone can say anything, do anything or ask any questions. Nipha is prepared to VIBE at it to cause it to slow down and WILLAMINA can cause it to RETURN at any moment, so you have no need to worry about any form of retaliation.
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No. 1017351 ID: e51896

His name is Sunshine. Since Landi's from Lazy Fairy's real name is Moonsine, his name is Sunshine.
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No. 1017352 ID: 676f44

>>1017351
...y'know what sure. Seconding Sunshine. Oh, wait. Or maybe.

'Ray'.
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No. 1017355 ID: 629f2e

I'm rooting for his name being something stupidly normal, like Lenny. Call the fairy Lenny.

Willamina reacts by creating a small wind current and knocking him into the wall. Nipha laughs. Cat tries to get things on track and starts asking Lenny questions.
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No. 1017357 ID: 8483cf

Adonis! Befitting his lordly demeanor. And self-absorbed and ladies' man personality.

And thirding "Sunshine" if Adonis isn't his thing.

Cat attempts to remain impassive. Willamina laughs at him and calls him an idiot. Nipha makes it very obvious she is not wearing pants.
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No. 1017358 ID: 676f44

>>1017357
Wait I got ANOTHER idea. Apollo!
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No. 1017359 ID: 6c227a

Willamina is all deadpan "you wanna do WHAT to Willamina?"
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No. 1017360 ID: c92a02

His name is Dys.
Dys Nuts.

Willamina, get the spray bottle.
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No. 1017392 ID: ce39da

Nipha, who isn't as acutely aware of the Hadlee family tree: "Pfft, you wanna do WHAT to Willamena?"

Willamena: Realize he's prolly talking about your grandma, not you, but he is walking right into this gag, may as well do it: "You wanna do WHAT to me? Say that again, SLOWLY. I want to make sure I didn't mishear... stud." Flaunt your scars as you accentuate that last word.

Cat: Go and get Mint if she's not already in the room and paying attention; she wants to be here for this.

And yeah, SUNSHINE sounds good, but he prefers to go by RAY.
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No. 1017399 ID: 9a2966

>>1017360
Willemina: "Literally everyone you knew is dead and it's been thousands of years, the demon wars are over, but nobody, like, won. They're having a second go around, but nobody's sponsoring you anymore. Your dungeon just got, like, forgotten? This Saba must've done something. I think I'm, like, his distant blood descendant or something, since I found all of this shit in a time-preserving extra-dimensional space ring that opened when I got blood all over it."

She walks up and strokes him over his tiny, tiny chest, and tries to sound intrigued by this self-absorbed thing's rant.

"Aw, don't be sad, maybe the tried to erase your history because you were too great. Say... if you tell me about the glorious ancient history of the demon wars and your no doubt magnificent role in it, I'll let you have sex with me or something. We're very into having sex with tiny great people these days, I'm starting to feel good just from the look of you, and the sound of your voice. If I could just listen to it for a while longer, it'd put me into a real proper mood."

Everyone else: Shuuuut uuuuup and try not to laugh, cry and/or laughcry. This is going to end terribly, but it doesn't matter, because honestly, this guy deserves an epic prank and then some, from the sound of it.
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No. 1017407 ID: 094652

Sir Conundrum "Quizwing" Dragonspan, Fairy-At-Arms of Her Majestic Salutations

Nipha: "As First In Line to the throne, I hereby declare The Lord and Lady Haydee Absolved Of All Charges and Crimes Against The Realm.
Bow, little traitor. Bow so deeply your knees play footsockball with your head."

Cat: "Good News: Saba's dead. Bad News: He took half your country with him."
Willamina: "Don't lie, honey. The whole country ceased to exist."
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No. 1017416 ID: 50af53

Is it. Blind?
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There’s a pregnant pause that fills the room as you all look to each-other, unsure how to proceed. You wonder if the creature is blind, but realize it’s eyes are just closed in arrogance. Mint is already in the room, but she’s just silently observing in the background. It seems like no one is going to speak up, so you decide to take the plunge and be the first to say something.

You: Pffft, you wanna do WHAT to Willamina?
Willamina: You wanna do WHAT to me? Say that again…
Willamina: SLOWLY… I want to make sure I didn’t mishear that…
Willamina: STUD.


Willamina then takes a provocative pose which she uses to flaunt her scars on the last word. Both you and Cat have trouble not breaking out into laughter in that moment but Willamina eyes the two of you to play along. It’s only then that the fairy in front of you opens his eyes and turns to Willamina, there’s a momentary pause as he turns to Willamina before he speaks.

???: Woah WILLAMINA is that you? Did you get HOTTER somehow?
???: It’s like you took the definition of hot and got a bit too CRISPY
???: Though you do kind of smell like BACON now.
???: Wait and you want a contract now, fuckin hell yeah


The fairy flits about and zooms around Willamina with incredulous speed before going back onto the table and looking around the room.

???: WOAH where did all these HOT MOMMAS come from?!?!
???: Saba I didn’t know you had this fine of a harem
???: I just thought it was you and that shitheel Marth
???: Though this football head over there has some feminine enough traits
???: I GUESS they’re a good enough addition since you’re not EXCLUSIVELY into ladies
???: Uh Saba? You there? Normally you’d have tried to shoot me by now?


The fairy looks around the room again, this time in a more discerning manner before a literal question mark manifests above the creature’s head.

???: Wait a fluffing second, where the FUCK am I?
???: Who the FUCK are all of you decently attractive extras?
???: And why aren’t you all BOWING under the presence of SUNSHINE
???: the RAY of light formerly shining solely upon her lordship miss Dragonspan?


You guess this guy’s name is SUNSHINE? He is pretty bright, but this attitude is starting to rub at you a little bit. It’s not the compliments that bother you, but the backhand that comes nearly a moment after. You’re about to say something when Willamina speaks up again, a smirk on her face she’s trying fairly hard to control.
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Willamina: Literally everyone you knew is dead and its been thousands of years.
Willamina: The demon wars are over, but like nobody won
Willamina: They’re having a second go around but it’s a free for all
Willamina: I think your dungeon was like… forgotten? I’m Saba’s wayyy distant blood descendant, Willamina.
Willamina: Actually found you in a ring that I smeared my blood on
Sunshine: That… That’s impossible, how did you survive the Angels?
Sunshine: Furthermore why would they run a second round here, the mana should have been depleted
Sunshine: No what no, how why what?
Sunshine: I have no connection, I can’t siphon mana from the vents…


Willamina then wanders over to the slightly frightened fairy and pokes out a finger, stroking his tiny chest before continuing.

Willamina: Aw, don’t be sad, maybe they tried to erase your history because you’re too great?
Sunshine: Uh, I mean I am pretty badass
Willamina: Say… If you tell me about the GLORIOUS ancient history of the DEMON WARS
Willamina: And your no doubt magnificent role in it, I’ll let you have sex with me or something
Willamina: We’re very into having sex with tiny great kin these days
You: I’m starting to feel good just from looking at you *purr*
Willamina: Mmmm yes and the sound of your voice, if I could listen to it for just a while longerrr
Willamina: It’d put me in a real proper mood.
You: Did I mention I’m also not wearing pants.


You caught on to what Willamina was pulling and you give your best sexy eyes in tandem with Willamina to the fairy who at first was shocked and worried, but now is being flirted with. His vaguely visible form darts between looking at the two of you and Cat’s covering part of his face trying his hardest not to burst into laughter, you even think you see a single tear forming.

Sunshine: Sex… with a tiny person like me
Sunshine: AND TWO of you want deez nuts?
Sunshine: FUCK YEAH, I GOT UNEARTHED IN THE RIGHT FUCKING TIME LINE
Sunshine: About DAMN TIME I got some needed respect for how KNOWLEDGEABLE and TOTALLY POWERFUL I WAS
Sunshine: I mean AM!
Sunshine: We can talk contracts later after that but yeah sure what do you wanna know!!?!?!?


This fairy seems to have been completely duped by your ruse, you’re almost shocked by how easy it was. All it took was some slight stroking of the ego and it was done. You get the feeling you could ask about a few different topics before he’ll try to redeem his sexual reward.

What do you ask about?

A. Why the demon war happens
B. The current demon king
C. Mana vents
D. Miss Dragonspan the 57th in line for the throne
E. Dungeon Fairies and their roles in this
F. Fairy Contracts
G. Other - Suggest something else

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No. 1017935 ID: 96c896

>>1017934
A,C. Most of the other topics seem irrelevant, and we can ask about contracts when it comes time to make one.
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No. 1017936 ID: 094652

ACEDB(FORMER, remember he thinks the demon king is either retired or dead)F and what happens when you die?
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No. 1017937 ID: 629f2e

A and C seem like the most important topics, but I'd like to hear what he has to say on E as well.
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No. 1017938 ID: 8483cf

A and F

VERY F
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No. 1017939 ID: c92a02

C, D & F. Did you do something to prevent him from drawing on mana vents? Maybe it's because we're in a dimensional pocket?
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No. 1017950 ID: 138b64

A, C and F.
The demon wars cant be just about deciding the new king or queen, right?

And yeah, ask about contract.
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No. 1017961 ID: 138b64

Also, if Sunshine finds out that he's being gaslighted and we're lying to him about the situation of the world, just show him pics of Landi
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No. 1017987 ID: 25006c

Stuff that fairy so far up your mana vent that he doesn’t come out for another thousand years.
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No. 1019356 ID: afe7de
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> WHY THE DEMON WAR HAPPENS
You decide to ask about the history of the demon wars and why it happens.

Sunshine: Oh that?
Sunshine: Well it’s tradition mostly, but also there’s a reason behind it.
Sunshine: See the demons are under some restrictions
Sunshine: Or I guess were under some, given our circumstances
Sunshine: The long and short of it is that demons aren’t immortal
Sunshine: And becoming a demon king basically increases your lifespan by 1000 years
Sunshine: But it takes a fuck ton of mana to do that
Sunshine: And the best way to do that is to kill the excess weaker demons
Sunshine: But the demon world is a BIG place, ruled by the 72 lords with the king in charge
Sunshine: King is just a label it’s not a males only job
Sunshine: So, we pick a planet, terraform it slightly, and use that as the place we duke it out
Willamina: Why not pick an empty planet then?
Sunshine: Oh, it’s to give some lucky mortals a chance to ascend from their forever poor stature
Sunshine: We found this specific [REDACTED] and saw that this planet was low enough tier to work
Sunshine: Well not WE but upper management


You… couldn’t quite hear what he just said. It sounded like static to you, and it looks like he didn’t notice that none of you could understand it, strange. The only person in the room who seemed like they could get it was CAT. You’ll have to ask him later about it.

Willamina: But then there’s the angels too?
Sunshine: Oh yeah those fucks
Sunshine: They just follow us whenever demons leave the realm
Sunshine: They’re like automated bots that try to clean shit up
Sunshine: At first we left the mortals alone but they just killed them too
Sunshine: We felt kinda bad so we let them access the mana vents too
Sunshine: Plus some mortals have been crafty and even beat the system
Sunshine: Turned into a demon, and entered the race
Sunshine: One particular mortal NEARLY won out over all the others and got 3rd ranked
Sunshine: That was the last one now that you mention it
Sunshine: Anywho, she’s a pretty rad jackal and I will literally never say anything bad about her
Sunshine: Not because I’m afraid and have been extorted by her, nope.
Sunshine: Anyway, It’s because demons are beings of CHAOS
Sunshine: You just get higher quality products out of it if the natives participate
Sunshine: After all, the morally righteous are truly just the ones who kill everyone else faster
Sunshine: And can solidify their rule.


There’s a pause at the drop of this information, you look over to MINT who was pretending to be passive in this dialog but she’s visibly shaken. You can hear her mumble something about being stuck in time for a thousand years. She shudders.

> MANA VENTS
Cat: So what about MANA VENTS, you talked about those a bit?
Nipha: Yeah, what’re those
Sunshine: Well they have another name, but it’s convenient for us to call them that
Sunshine: Basically the CORE of a planet is just a big hunk of energy
Sunshine: I’m talking historical energy like the life force of the planet
Sunshine: There’s another name but we can’t really say it in this [REDACTED]
Sunshine: Well I can’t for various reasons, not because I’m not all powerful
Sunshine: But it’s a restriction placed on… higher level beings that aren’t spirits


Sunshine points to Callan, whom you cannot see, but Cat acknowledges to everyone.

Sunshine: Ask this floaty fuck about it
Sunshine: Spirits break through some stupid rules but can only talk to like a small number of kin
Sunshine: Cause they’re spirits
Sunshine: Huh, you look familiar actually
Sunshine: …
Sunshine: Probably my imagination.
Sunshine: But yeah we access the vent, siphon the energy for all the teleporting and shenanegans
Sunshine: That energy gets poured back into the populous in various forms
Sunshine: Then you get rather banal powers
Sunshine: We’ve revamped the system a few thousand years ago so you can upgrade powers
Sunshine: There’s barely an extra drain and demons can use it too, so it’s a win win.
Willamina: So for clarification, all these powers and menus and stuff… those are coming from…
Willamina: From Faunus, our planet?
Sunshine: Yup!
Sunshine: Some planets talk to some kin and coordinate but others don’t care
Sunshine: Depends on how the [REDACTED] feel about what’s going on or if they have multiple domains
Sunshine: Usually the war ends and the planet’s lifespan is cut in half but, hey
Sunshine: The survivors become higher level beings in this life, so it’s whatever.
Willamina: But what do they look like?
Sunshine: Technically nothing?
Sunshine: I guess if you want to get technical a dungeon is like…
Sunshine: It’s like a flap for the vent?
Sunshine: Seriously since I can’t feel any vents this is a big problem for everyone


You’re getting sick of that static noise and wonder if it’s possible to intuit or interpret that. Cat seems to have figured out a few points but isn’t saying anything as he’s waiting for Sunshine to finish. You wonder if this place is dimensionally isolated though, Rudy talked about mana vents to you before briefly before you found the explanation so boring you just snogged him into silence. Something about dimensional isolation blocking access to the vents causing stagnation but also allowing for pure mana to be blah blah blah boooooring. Mana just gives us powers and refills us is all you really need to know.
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> FAIRY CONTRACTS
Willamina: So what’s this about some… contracts?
Willamina: I’m very beautiful and very smart so I know a thing or two about regular ones
Sunshine: Ah yeah, bacon bits, contracts are super awesome and amazing
Sunshine: So your simple minds can comprehend this amazing procedure I’ll give a brief explination
Sunshine: We basically link mana or energy pools based on the contract
Sunshine: You become a battery for me to do cool shit
Sunshine: I give you access to reality warping capabilities
Sunshine: I’ve got 3 domains past dungeon management I’m good at
Sunshine: Sight-Based Divination
Sunshine: Stuff like being able to see through clothes, detect magic, scanning etc
Nipha: Wait are you looking at us all naked right now?
Sunshine: Honey, Babydoll, Puss Puss, yes, of course I look at everyone naked
Sunshine: All of the time.
Sunshine: It takes practically NO mana because I’m that good at it
Sunshine: But I’m being polite and not scanning your artifacts because I’m in a-
Sunshine: Because I’m friendly! Definitely that!
Sunshine: Totally a cool ball of light!


There’s a part of the room that shifts uncomfortably at that, but then you all kind of stop and don’t feel that worried about it.

Sunshine: Speaking of light, that’s my second domain, Light and Heat, or the SUN I guess.
Sunshine: I had such a dim spark back in the day, but now I can absolutely BLIND everyone


He radiates with a large intensity, actually blinding everyone in the room for a moment before reverting to normal. He chuckles for a moment before continuing.

Sunshine: Chicks love it when you can be bright
Willamina: Ow, I need sunglasses
Sunshine: Sunglasses should be illegal!
Sunshine: Anyway the last one is the most boring
Sunshine: I can make physical illusions
Sunshine: So I can make my cock WHATEVER I want and feel with it too
Sunshine: I used to go around in the dungeon and make an avatar
Sunshine: I’d give adventurers “Quests”
Sunshine: Have them do weird and stupid tasks
Sunshine: Than reward them with relatively useless crap
Sunshine: They’d go NUTS over it
Sunshine: Got laid a lot from doing that


You think for a moment and realize that this guy, this fairy, thinks that the ability to create physical illusions that can replicate sensation is his least interesting power. You want to stomp your feet and object about how that’s literally the best power in his skill-set but pause and realize you shouldn’t over-inflate his ego. Not until you figure out what you can get out of this.

Sunshine: But yeah, I can have up to 3 contracts up at a time
Sunshine: The contract can be BROAD, meaning on each of the domains
Sunshine: OR it can be STRICT, meaning on just one
Sunshine: The tighter it is, the stronger your draw on my power is
Sunshine: But there’s nothing wrong with having a broader range of low level spells
Nipha: What about conditions?
Sunshine: Oh right those



> THE OFFER
He briefly goes into the main details of the contract. Stating its a contract of adhesion made by the demon world that even he can’t fuck with.

A. Both parties shall contribute self-generated mana to a shared mana repository
- Said repository shall consist of 125% of both parties’ maximum stored mana potential
B. Magical forces that would affect the contracted under normal conditions shall instead affect Sunshine
- This effect only works if the contracted and Sunshine are within range
C. Physical forces that would affect sunshine under normal conditions shall instead affect the contractor
- This effect only works if the contracted and Sunshine are within range
D. The contracted gains access to spells of the specific domain based off of their energy pool
- The contracted can request [x] uses of spells from Sunshine a day, increasing with their energy pool
- Sunshine can request [x] favors from the contracted a day where [x] is equal to spells requested
- Favors are defined as commands that the grantor must attempt to the best of their ability
- Violation of these requests from either party shall result in a reduced mana pool
- Each violation increases the duration of the reduction
E. This agreement lasts for 1 cycle [8 years]
- This agreement can be reinstated at the end of its current cycle and only then can it’s terms be tweaked
- This contract can only be terminated by both parties agreement or a failure to renew at the end of the cycle
F. Violations of said agreement shall result in the following
- Both parties mana repository maximum shall be cut in half
- Both parties natural mana gain shall be cut in half
G. All other terms contained herin shall be defined as set out in the Uniform Fairy Code, as ammended



You think it’s kind of cool, but don’t really want that contract right now. Your FELINE SENSES say that it doesn't fit you, and you trust your gut.

Sunshine: I’m gonna be using my favors for lots of sex
Sunshine: Lots of letting me chill in between your breasts
Sunshine: Sexual spelunking
Sunshine: Oh and good food
Sunshine: Ahhhh, make sure you use a lot of spells!
Sunshine: I mean losing the dungeon sucks, but hey I’ll get a vacation out of it
Sunshine: At least until I can figure out how to shift [REDACTED] and get myself a new dungeon


This little sprite of light has no idea what he’s getting himself into. You ALMOST feel bad for him. Almost. You remind yourself he’s responsible for quite a few deaths and is rather cavalier about it. Rudy should be arriving any moment now, and you gotta deal with this guy before you open the door and he finds out this was all an elaborate ruse.

What do you do now?
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No. 1019360 ID: 094652

Remove clause C, you do not want to let Sunshine throw himself into traffic and voodoo you to death.

.5[x] favors

Five cycles.

Other than that sign it up.
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No. 1019361 ID: 629f2e

Drop the ruse first. If we sign a contract of any kind under false terms, Sunshine will abuse his favors to inconvenience us out of spite until he's free from it. Not super helpful like that.

Talk to Cat and Willamina about what they want, and if either of them want to make a contract with it (you've already expressed that you don't). Can they both make contracts with Sunshine? Maybe Cat could make a STRICT contract to get his Light and Heat domain, letting him pair up with Willamina's Icy powers.

Willamina could also consider taking either a STRICT contract in the Sight or Physical Illusion domains (though if Cat isn't interested in the Light and Fire, she could totally rock both sides of the temperature spectrum), or just get a BROAD contract.

Push Cat harder since his powers don't really mean shit in a fight rn, but let them choose for themselves.

(Personally, my exact preferences would be Cat and Willamina both signing strict contracts on separate domains, but if only one can then Willamina should go for a BROAD one)
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No. 1019365 ID: f8fa51

Willamina should try to get a contract. The physical illusions and sight-based divination are the most interesting. Paying for it with sex is whatever, just hope he knows how to use it.
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No. 1019371 ID: 8483cf

>>1019361
Bold of you to assume contracts formed on the basis of deception are voidable in whatever jurisdiction Sunshine uses...

Willamina sign it!

>>1019360
The physical forces acting on something as small as Sunshine are way, WAY smaller than those that affect Willamina. Similar to how an ant can fall dozens of stories and be fine, the amount of force that is actually transferred to Sunshine is very small.
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No. 1019387 ID: 96c896

Willamina should take the contract. Go all-in on illusion powers. We've already got divination covered for the most part thanks to Cat's artifact, and light/heat is just a generic power boost.

Willamina could get tips from TONI on how to use it effectively. Or even train with him. I really doubt TONI is interested in dungeon-delving and he'd be good for defending the town so it's fine if he stays out of the group.
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No. 1019392 ID: 9a2966

Wow. That's an infodump and a half in exchange for a prank. Tricking this guy seems to have been worth it! Though it's probably time to let the curtain drop and take a bow - you'd never be able to maintain the ruse in the long run, after all. Don't make it too mocking though, he seems as much a product of his society - of this whole messed-up situation - as a vain, ego-inflated ass.

Ease him down, finger-pat him on the back, tell him you haven't got much real sympathy for him - what with tricking other mortals into their deaths for fun and profit and all - but if he's up for adventure and climbing back up the power rung, you're not gonna be as nasty - or as opposed to sexy funtimes - as ol' Saba was. You get that there was a grudge between them - on account of what happened, and well, THIS WHOLE END OF THE WORLD THING. Anyway, welcome to team mostly-mortal, demon war's still raging. You're late to the party, but you're here to kick ass and take names and you've got stuff for days from Saba's old caches, so you expect you'll make a dent or something. Maybe more than one.

Ah, yeah, Saba and original Willemina passed years ago. It has been SOME time. Just not as much as was claimed. Him being rediscovered by accident was pretty much true, though. Asshole Heroes' League kept Willemina the Younger's inheritance away from her until she Awakened. He know anything about those guys?

(Obviously one should be VERY careful about what secrets are revealed around 'im. Like Cat's Power-granting Power. He does have a loose mouth and seems easy to trick, after all!)

>The situation
And sheez, yeah, from everything he's revealed this really is like a whole dimensional conspiracy thing - heck, not even conspiracy, just... regular-ass exploitative bullshit taken to a logical extreme. There's societies out there who exist and benefit off of emptying worlds of mana and meaning - one at a time, it seems? Mint's world must've been the last. Or one of the last. She's not that old, after all.

It also means demons really are, well, more like people than you thought? They just upgrade themselves and their powers over time, with every world event, since they can attend multiple ones. They can keep it going for as long as they keep winning the Kingship or immortality-like rewards (probably a real benefit to be a long-lived race in the first place). And the Angels... are an extremist clean-up crew who chase the demons around? Hm. Probably way more to it than that. Especially with that static thing that kept popping up - that's not sus at all.

Anyway, mortals can become demons, so it's as much empowerment as a sort of a recruitment thing for them too, in a way. As long as you play along. Whoof, which some definitely would want to. "What other choice is there?" style. Well... nuts to that. Heck to that! Though it'd be an incredibly uphill battle: even if the demons are somehow repulsed or beaten, you'd have the angels to square off against and the world might still end up half gone to shit.

Hrm. Wonder if there's any way or benefit to stopping the mana leakage? If the Dungeons are vents, destroying dungeons seems like it'd be beneficial for the world at large - or its lifespan - although it might reduce the power-uppy-ness of things... or maybe it'd make other vents more powerful, build pressure towards those? No idea how dungeon works, gotta be some metaphysical bull in there, so who knows?

Seems like there could be a bit of a catch 22, too. Even if local mortals try to stop the dungeons and to some degree succeeds, that leaves fewer vents, which may mean less saturation of local mana for the dungeon-less area, and the vents that remain probably get a stronger flow through them, empowering those areas and those in and around them. It's just a theory, but that might be why it's so hard or next to impossible to actually fully stop the demons - some of them will benefit either way.

That, and the sad fact demons have hundereds of years and worlds to build their powers and arsenal to become formidable with. At least if they don't win the Kingship they'll get old and die eventually, but this is one messed-up contest they've got going.

>SUNSHINE'S CONTRACT
Disturbed that there's no limit to harming one another in this contract through deliberately self-inflicting magical of physical harm next to the recipient... but otherwise this doesn't seem too bad? Can things be amended into it, or is it ironclad? Another amendment could be to keep the secrets of the other, so they can't sell 'em out, yeah?

Oooh. Hey! Yannow who this twerp might be a good fit for? Andrea. Several reasons.

She's got a sense of justice so wouldn't put up with him doing shitty stuff. She's tireless and horny most of the time, so would probably happily put up with sex trades for his requests (lean into it, even, as free sex for magic powers is, uh, kind of a great deal for her?). This would give Andrea access to 1-3 magic powers that she'd otherwise never get, too (unless through an item or Cat picks the upgrade that'd allow him to give people second powers). That power that grants physical illusions is, like, equivalent to free sex mods, too, no wonder Nipha's so enamored there.

Finally, if Andrea lost her mana capacity, heck, she'd probably not care that much? Like, if losing her mana weakens her Awakening and gives her a chance at sleeping like a normal person, she might actually be tempted by the possibility? Sucks for li'l ol' SUNSHINE here (but hey, he also made his bed killing other people for fun and profit), but her breaking the contract could actually be a SURPRISE THREAT to keep him in line, since he'd lose his own precious strength from it. At least for the cycle, which... let's be honest, is probably the extent of you guys' ability to affect the coming conflict.

But yeah, that's a thing to hold over him, if you really had to, after all: who'd voluntarily reduce their mana pool?! Well. Someone who's not benefiting THAT much from their powers, that's who! Which is something you'd actually have to be wary of SUNSHINE pulling in reverse - he could SELL OUT and REDUCE HIS OWN AND THE CONTRACTEE'S MAGIC POWER in EXCHANGE FOR BIG BIG DEMON FAVORS at a CRUCIAL POINT. So... better that he contracts someone who won't be even threatened or too much affected by it. Just emphasize the sex aspect of contracting Andrea and he'd probably be into it enough not to realize any potential drawbacks like that.

Plus, as long as you have the orb set to him, he can be sucked right back into it (uh... without really noticing, apparently, given how he appeared). Or be made to sell another dark secret of the universe in exchange for being let go from that particular threat (not that I think we should give up that card, but it's an option).

Ooooh, an option: If he gets angry and upset you can suck him back in at the appropriate time and then return to this conversation later when Andrea has been brought onboard. You could all then just pop back in his view wearing lingerie 'n shit and say it's time for his 'reward', as promised. Then just have a grand ol' sex party to get him to realize the benefits of - and form a contract with - Andrea.
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No. 1019394 ID: 3439d7

Remember, if he gets upset with us, show him the Landi lewds!

I also wonder if Flicker the skunk can see through Sunshines's blinding light. Part of her powers stated she cant be blinded by the light.
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No. 1019452 ID: 076735

>>1019361
I agree with dropping the 'prank'. If we're going to contract, best play our cards straight.
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No. 1019472 ID: 0577ca

The contract is for Willamina, but what if you just did a one off trade of a favor for a spell right now? A little bit of tit for cat. Er, tat.
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No. 1020649 ID: afe7de
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> IT’S TIME TO BE HONEST
As much as you want to keep this up, you think it’s best to come clean. You get the feeling not doing so will cause some rather… unpleasant results should you contract with him. You quirk your eyebrows to the others in the room and gesture that you should probably wrap it up. Willamina sighs very loudly, unholy shit this woman is sighing like the universe is ending and she’s resigned herself to it. Nice. Willamina gets up and pats the little sprite on the back before continuing

Willamina: Okay, time to come clean
Willamina: So time HAS passed, just not as much as you think
Willamina: Some more than 10 years, no idea how long you were there
Willamina: The war’s still going on
You: Though prophets say the apex is coming soon
Cat: Yeah, too soon
Sunshine: What?


The expression on his face is blank and of shock, but you think the shock is more from you actually revealing the ruse, rather than that he was duped. He gathers himself after a moment and continues.

Sunshine: You’re lucky you’re both hot and honest
Sunshine: Fuck, fine, okay I guess from your perspective I deserved that
Sunshine: Well played
Sunshine: Still doesen’t explain why we can’t access the vents
Sunshine: Which means I got no Mana, which means I still need to contract
Sunshine: My first favor’s gonna be a prank though, one to get back at y’all!!!


You see him flit around the room, slightly more energized from agitation, but think that coming clean was the right call. Just as he’s about to say something else, Cat points to Willamina’s ring and she gets a smug look on her face.

Willamina: I dunno, I WAS going to introduce you to another fairy
Sunshine: A who what now? Did someone beat another dungeon?
Willamina: Yes, but they’re not from that
Willamina: They’re actually from a poker game we play in
Willamina: She’s got a smoking hot adventurer and is really shiny
Willamina: Hold on I’ve got a pic here.


Willamina pulls out some of the photos from poker night of Landi before putting them on the table in front of Sunshine. He flits around them for a bit before nodding and glowing brightly.

Sunshine: Yo this sprite’s a slut, she turned off her magic just to get some pictures
Sunshine: I can respect a bitch that is willing to be vulnerable
Willamina: She said your 8 wings sounded hot
Sunshine: Wait she thinks my wings are hot?
Sunshine: Hmmm, this may come as a surprise to you…
Sunshine: But I’m bad at flirting with fairies
You: Didn’t you just say you decided to be the shiniest so you’d be irresistible?
Sunshine: Hey, the OUTSIDE is easy, but the INSIDE is hard
Sunshine: Though I wouldn’t mind SWAPPING MANA with her if you catch my drift
Willamina: We’ve got some saucier pics too, but I’m keeping those close to reward you if you’re good
Sunshine: I’ll be good! Just general fairy pranks honest!!!
Sunshine: So long as my needs are satisfied of course!
Willamina: She also loves drinking, I heard she was a party girl
Sunshine: Oh fuck yeah, someone actually on my level, I can’t sleep without some MOONSHINE
Sunshine: Do they still make that here?
You: Uh yeah, I think Rudy keeps a few jugs in storage because they’re from an old college friend
Sunshine: Heaven yeah! I tell you, that’s one thing I love about this planet, good mana enriched booze.
Sunshine: And if it doesn't work out with her we can just be party bros, I’ll take it… I’m not desperate…


It looks like Sunshine’s completely forgotten about any form of subterfuge and is fully distracted thinking about Landi. You see Willamina chuckling to herself, you’re not sure what about though, maybe it’s an inside joke.
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No. 1020650 ID: afe7de
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> CONTRACTS
Willamina hashes out some details and realizes the contract isn’t adjustable, not at least until 8 years have passed. She says that she’ll think on this, but then lights up mentioning that ANDREA might do well to benefit from a contract. She’s absolutely sex obsessed and has no real powers other than lack of sleep. You nod and say that they’re a match made in hell.

WILLAMINA has formed a contract with SUNSHINE
- She has opted for a STRICT contract towards the domain of PHYSICAL ILLUSIONS
- It will take some time to train it’s proper use, but she’s excited by the prospective power boost


Cat also attempts to form a contract but Sunshine shakes his head and speaks in a high pitched, annoying voice that seems to be mocking Cat.

Sunshine: I wanna form a contract with you… PTHBBT
Sunshine: NOPE
Sunshine: I don’t contract with guys!
Cat: UGHHH The ONE TIME being a girl would have benefited me!
Willamina: There, there Cat.
Willamina: We’ve got another friend to introduce you to later, ANDREA
Willamina: She’s a total slut so you can get your cravings through her
Willamina: If she’s even interested
Cat: I’d bet money on it, 10 bux right here
Willamina: Call.


Just as you’re about to get in on this bet your COMM buzzes, you check the message and it appears that RUDY is about to arrive. Since a contract’s been signed there’s no real worry about Sunshine fleeing and doing something drastic.

You: Rudy’s here
Cat: Oh, should we let him in, or meet him outside?
You: Have you seen his ride before?
Cat: Uh… No, it’s been years remember?
You: Oh, right, well it’s nothing special, I see it nearly every day anyway


Willamina’s celebration is happening in a few hours.
What do you do?

A. Invite Rudy inside
B. Head outside to meet Rudy
C. Call over someone else on one of your Comms
- You could call over Gena, Andrea, or anyone else you feel like talking to
D. Ready a prank on Rudy
- Work together with everyone else to come up with a plan of action
- Rudy will definitely look like a weenie
- You’re 95% confident he won’t see through this one
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No. 1020652 ID: 0764c5

A, meet him inside, Isabella's spirit or spies might be outside, we need to talk to him about the heavy stuff, and about us signing a contract to the paper mill with Nicky for him to use inside the spirit proof vehicle

Also D nothing much, just let him be distracted, then use your extreme speed to depants Rudy. Good way to reveal to everyone your second power since they only know youe vibraton skill.
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No. 1020654 ID: 629f2e

D, the opportunity calls for it.

Test out your EXTREME SPEED with a hit and run depantsing. Try to wrap it up fast enough he doesn't even realize it's happened.

Simple, effective, and let's you show off your new powers.
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No. 1020656 ID: 8483cf

>>1020652
This, and have fun with it! There's only so many opportunities we have to mess with people, better to enjoy it as much as possible now.
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No. 1020657 ID: 3a2387

Get him A inside.

Prank revenge for clothing boots is for later.
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No. 1020779 ID: c92a02

D. Just tackle him and yell 'Pranked!'
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1021898

AUTHORS NOTE: After proving his worth by making the art for PQ, I've decided to capture Tippler and release him into the koi pond at my compound. Don't worry there's internet access in the pond. Panel images will now be drawn by him while I occasionally splice in my own, which means a more frequent update pace. Enjoy!

> BRING HIM INSIDE
You text Rudy with the intention of getting him to come inside the Winnebago. There's no real reason to show off the airship, plus they'll see it in a little anyway, you bet their shocked faces will be worth the wait. You can feel your prankish energy surging as you plan to bamboozle and surprise both parties.

But now for the main conundrum, how to prank him. After a moment of contemplation you've got it. You get Cat and Willamina together and are going to have them let him inside after you give them the signal. You're going to use your [EXTREME SPEED] when it's at its peak so you can quickly depants him, without him noticing and then tackle him, yelling PRANKED! It's a two-pronged maneuver that HAS to work.

The two lead Rudy inside, you peek at him around your hiding place and see that he's wearing a hoodie with sleeves that are just slightly too long for his arms, and a pair of warm looking jeans. You eye his belt, just barely visible, it's loose, just like you know he keeps it. Your target has been acquired, so you signal Cat to get his attention, and he does so.

You hold your breath and activate your power. At first, it looks like nothing is happening, but then you notice things get a little... weird, almost like someone hit the bullet-time feature in reality. Everyone's limbs kind of... smudge as they move, it's a weird sensation. 10 seconds pass and things are starting to slow down more and more. After around 20 seconds you can see that the incremental gains of the slowness is decreasing, it seems like it takes a bit to kick in fully, but after a while the time you’re at maintains a constant state.
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> AND THEN PRANK HIM
You try moving around a bit, and feel like you're moving through water, is this the air around you? You don't think twice, you step over, pull down his pants, chuckle at his undies, they're boxers with a bunch of WANOMAY eyes on them, and step back into the shadows. You can hear his OH SHIT in super slow motion as you release your held breath. You didn’t exactly time it but it felt like you gained around 40 extra seconds, maybe longer, maybe less? With a smirk you get his attention, as he looks like he's about to trip over himself. He turns around.

You: Hey Rudy!
Rudy: Wh-How?!
You: PRANKED!


You pounce on him, landing gracefully on his chest as he hits his head on the ground. You hear him yelp a bit, but know it's nothing serious, his hair is SERIOUSLY POOFY, so it probably only stung a bit. Cat and Willamina both can’t stop laughing, so you take the chance to whisper a few words to him.

Rudy: Was *ow* your urgent thing an urgent need to prank me
You: That’s part of it, but no
You: You know about the apocalypse right?
Rudy: Uhhhhhhh


He suddenly looks quite guilty and you can see his eyes shifting around the Winnebago before settling back on you.

Rudy: Yeah, I was going to talk about it eventually but uhhh
Rudy: I was trying to get Nanette to actually verify the shit
Rudy: I don’t have access to anyone prescient so it’s kind of hard to go off hearsay
You: Is that also why we’re moving to this small town, and you’ve redoubled your tinker efforts?

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No. 1021901 ID: 0838d6
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1021901

Rudy: Listen, man, I’m no doomsday apocalypse theorist
Rudy: But I think a small town factory would be a good place for me to make weird shit
Rudy: And also it’s kind of out of the way from the nearest large city center
Rudy: So two birds one stone?


You get a grin on your face, one that Rudy knows means that there will be consequences later, sexy consequences. You turn around and look at your companions.

You: Okay, he’s here, and knows some stuff I guess
Rudy: *MPHH*
You: Oh right, we need him to talk.
Cat: Pfff
Willamina: HAH, okay, ahh, needed a good chuckle.


Willamina and Cat have finally stopped their chuckling, and head over, pushing you off of Rudy. You pull up his pants and give his ass a firm smack before gesturing to a nearby seat. He grumbles a bit before being seated.

Rudy: Okay so what’s the ACTUAL situation?
Cat: Angels and demons are fighting, demons are just like… if capitalism was more extreme?
Mint: Fracking the planet for magic and also having internal conflicts
Willamina: Angels are bad, apocalypse soon, demons are bad but… less somehow?
Sunshine: Hey! We are an important part of the [REDACTED] ecosystem!
Willamina: Oh we have a former dungeon fairy now, say hi Sunshine
Sunshine: HI SUNSHINE!
Sunshine: Your hair sucks!
Cat: That’s Mint and Willamina, oh and Rex is over there in the atrium
Rex: I THOUGHT YOU FORGOT ABOUT ME
Cat: He’s a telepathic roach
You: Oh, and they found a power leveling dungeon
Rudy: Huh… Did I wake up in a videogame today?
Rudy: Did I just walk into the protagonist's party or something?
You: Yup!
Rudy: That was a joke…

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No. 1021902 ID: 0838d6
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> 20 MINUTES LATER
Rudy: Uuuuuuughhhhhhhhhhhhh
Rudy: Slams his head on the desk
Willamina: Did he just say “slams his head on the desk”
Rudy: Yes because I didn’t want to actually do it
Rudy: Okay, Okay, fuck.
Rudy: Flufffffffffffffffffff
Rudy: Okay.
Rudy: And you’re having a party in like an hour?
Willamina: Yup!
Rudy: I’m going to have to get wasted tonight fuck this
Rudy: I’m gonna have NANNETE run some searches for info to see if I can learn more


He takes off his glasses and rubs his eyes before putting them back on

Rudy: So I’m NOT going in the dungeon, I’m a tinker, mostly support
Rudy: But I’ll work with Mint over there and talk to Rupert, I was going to hire him anyway
Rudy: But now things are more urgent
You: Hey! Don’t replace me with another catgirl!
Rudy: I could NEVER replace you, you balance out my energy levels.
You: *pouts*
Rudy: Plus I’m always busy, so it’s hard to even FIND another kin around


Rudy is onboard with your plans and can provide support. His fields of expertise are AI, enchantment, and programming. He says the name for his skill has something to do with RUNES, but that it’s extremely limited and has an INSANE power draw.

You’ve got an hour to go before Willamina’s party, what do you do (pick 2)?

A. CAT wants to go talk to BOBBY SLURPS
- Your POV will switch to Cat
B. WILLAMINA wants to go see NICKY
- Your POV will switch to Willamina
C. RUDY wants to go see RUPERT
- Why would you want to see things from Rudy’s Pov?
D. NIPHA wants to do some SICK TRICKS out in town
- You’ll remain in Nipha’s POV
- Suggest a character for her to bump into!

E. SUNSHINE wants to call in a favor and you get the feeling it might be a ride
- Your POV will switch to Sunshine
F. REX is feeling excited to be a part of things again
- Your POV will switch to Rex
- You have no idea what will happen

G. ANDREA is off at work
- Your POV will switch to Andrea
- Is something happening at the Police station?

H. GENA is on her computer doing several things at once
- Your POV will switch to GENA
- Is something happening online?

I. OTHER
- Suggest a character to do something and with who


AUTHOR’S NOTE: Here’s a free time segment so you can go interact with or do whatever you want with characters around town. Feel free to send characters to different places! I’ll select the top two and have those be the things you go see next!

After these two little vignettes we will be back to Cat’s POV for the party!

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No. 1021904 ID: 629f2e

E and G. Don't wanna pass up a chance to be Sunshine for a bit, and bunny.
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No. 1021906 ID: 2bbf61

Get some R&R with Rex and Rudy.
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No. 1021907 ID: ce39da

Calling in one of Sunshine’s favors now in a safe environment (E) might be prudent.

Meanwhile, having something happen with Gena online (H) would be interesting - seems like the remote-play shenanigans she and Andrea have gotten up to have yet to be properly explored. (Maybe getting one of the King candidates as a patron so soon could end up getting the attention of one of the others.)

Fun interactions abound in both scenes, but also with the opportunity to get two characters some more broader-scope lore-drops.
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No. 1021913 ID: 094652

You are now Isabella
Meditating until Cannie messes up your divine focus.
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No. 1021921 ID: c92a02

E,F. Be smug as a bug.
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No. 1021930 ID: 94a774

Mainly B Willamina for CONTRACT SIGNING and MEETING THE TOWN GUARDS. Lets make a good impression on them.

F Rex. Lets go spying again. Im thinking
Spy on that one club activity we found on a flyer with giberish text the other day with the adress in the outskirts of town. Maybe that is still going on and we can look into it.
Otherwise, either the brothel, or the forest to see what those places are like as we havent been there. Be careful, it's raining soon!
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No. 1021967 ID: e51896

>>1021930
To add to my Rex vote, he should be able to get to that mysterious address we found at the community center easily since he can hitch a ride on Cat on his way to Bobby's at the outskirts of town, investigate the address, and meet up with Cat at Bobby's place by the time both of them are done. Even if whatever club activity that was is over, we may find clues.
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No. 1021968 ID: 9a2966

B and F. Will and Rex.
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No. 1021971 ID: 8483cf

E and B. I have it on good authority that Sunshine has X-ray clothing vision, we gotta use and abuse!
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No. 1021985 ID: 34dfce

>>1021902
>fluff (as a swear)

Am I looking to far into this, or would other characters in-universe think that was kind of weird?
(probably nothing, but it was subtly implied in shards and plushquest that this and plushquest share their settings. Idk if this is important or not...)
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No. 1022005 ID: c7a01b

B, E
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No. 1022131 ID: f7a161
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1022131

AUTHORS NOTE: There will be a runoff vote at the end of the current POV to decide who you’ll follow next

> DEPOSED FAIRY - AND THE CASE OF PETTY REVENGE
Your name is SUNSHINE and you've lost your dungeon. Normally you'd be incredibly pissed off that not only have you been bamboozled and absolutely FUCKED, but that you also lost your dungeon. Fortunately the completely scarred but still not completely ugly Willamina was around to tell you all the right things to make you forget about the fact that you're going to be wading around in the massive pile of feces that is this planet.

Sure, the people are fine, but it's no mana dense paradise like your dungeon. You'll also have to cut back on the murder, mortals kind of hate it when you do that. At least you’re so skilled at your divination skills you can see pretty much everyone naked at all times.

You can tell these chucklefucks and bodacious babes are just ACHING, DYING, and are ABSOLUTELY MOIST at the idea of you showing off your powers, but first, a quick game of HOT OR NOT. You look around the room, you've got a basic idea of who everyone is at this point.

> CAT - JUST BARELY NOT
- Also every time you look at him you feel like someone’s looking back
> MINT - JUST BARELY HOT
- Honestly she’s hotter with the outfit on
> WILLAMINA - THAT CONFIDENCE IS TOO HOT
- MMMM and she SMELLS like bacon, how does she do it?
> NIPHA - HOT
- You don’t really have a thing for furries but she carries herself in J U S T the right way
> RUDY - EXTREMELY NOT
- A gross boy, at least he’s got some latent mana, probably has weird dreams
> REX - HOT
- A SMART ROACH? SHE PROBABLY SNOOS ALL THE TIME, GOTTA TALK GOSS LATER
> LANDI - TOO HOT, SHE'S AT LIFE RUINING LEVELS OF HOT
- You’ve gotta be careful on this one, don’t be the ultimate sleaze, just be like a moderate sleaze


Seems accurate.
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1022132

> EVERYONE DEPARTS
Looks like everyone's going their own ways. You'll admit, your short attention span means you only really paid attention to the women. It's a FLAW of yours, but what others call a flaw you call a QUIRK. Willamina heads out of the vehicle shaped prison and you suddenly feel the mana SWELL around you, reminding you very directly that you were just LIED TO. You also notice that this was Saba’s old “rust bucket” as he lovingly called it. You never saw the inside before now.

You're about to say something when she speaks up instead. Her voice is husky and carries a stern-ness to it, with her volume rising and falling at seemingly random. But dammit something about her appearance sparkles to you and so you ignore that tiny screaming voice inside of you to listen to the nakedly perceived babe.

Willamina: So, HANDSOME, mind giving me a demonstration
Willamina: Just so I can know what we’re WORKING with here?
You: Of cooooooourse!
You: Allow me to blind and dazzle you with my sheer prowess!


You can think of a few pretty badass things to do right now, but this is a town in the land of the mortals so you have to keep it at least 50% more low key than normal, don’t want to draw the WRONG ATTENTION. Plus, the cooler your performance, the more you feel like you could get away with your planned UPCOMING PUNISHMENT for these mortals, gotta teach her at least a minor lesson.

PICK ONE

A. DETECT MAGIC
- Look for any strange mana signatures in the area
- You can sense a few interesting things NEARBY, you’ve got no idea what they could be.
- You can sense something in the distance to the SOUTH-WEST, you think it’s in a forest?
- You can sense something in the distance to the NORTH-WEST, it feels familiar.
- Pick one to look into

B. FIRE
- Make things warmer
You: I can make things warmer
Willamina: Pass
You: Fireball, Flare???
Willamina: Cool but not right now
You: Uh okay
C. PHYSICAL ILLUSIONS
- Make an avatar or manifest something
- You can make an illusion of a body that lasts 8 hours
- You can make 3 of these day with your current pool of energy
- This body can be up to 7 feet tall and be any form you like
- You don’t like to manifest fur, it takes too much effort and cuts the time you can manifest in half.
- If you do this, what kind of body do you make yourself?

D. OTHER
- I could always improvise or combine powers

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No. 1022133 ID: 93ba79

Well first, take stock of the surroundings. Where are you and how many witnesses could be there?
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No. 1022134 ID: 47c782

C: Avatar! Time to flex on these mortals. Let's become SWOLE
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No. 1022135 ID: f452e3

A - familiar feeling to the NW.
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No. 1022136 ID: 629f2e

C, Sunshine should mirror Willamina, making a body like hers but with the scarred and normal sides flipped.

In true fairy fashion however, he bungles it up by forgetting to make clothes. Kind of hard to remember something you can't see.
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No. 1022141 ID: c92a02

C. Make a real long tall beanpole of an elf, in your signature toga. Can elves have eyes places other than on the one side of their face? Must have been a while since you've seen one.
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No. 1022147 ID: 96c896

C, make yourself into a GigaChad. If someone asks who you are or where you came from, refuse to explain.
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No. 1022148 ID: 094652

Detet Magoo, NW
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No. 1022149 ID: 92f8ea

D, you use you illusions to make willamina appear naked in front of people, get petty revenge outta the way

C. Disguise yourself as [STEVE]!
Or disguise as a leprechaun.
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No. 1022153 ID: e51896

C. We need a disguise asap, be weird if people saw a fairy.

Few avatar ideas:
I like the idea of an elf. But have a a beanie and a bowtie! Chicks dig the bowtie! (Can be lean and tall like the previous suggestor mentioned, or short, as long as we got the beanie and bowtie.)

Or a floral kin venus flytrap. Dont see much of those

Or a paperling living origmai, Just pretend you're an origami robot made by Rudy if anyone asks as an alibi. Intimidate or threaten to attack if people try to pet you.

But maybe we can also manifest an illusion of a paperling after we create our avatar to act as our robotic pet.
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No. 1022353 ID: e51896

Oh yeah, if you choose an elf avatar, use the name RAYMOND (to mirror Raelynn from lazy fairy)
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No. 1022375 ID: 0838d6
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1022375

> PHYSICAL ILLUSION - CREATE AN AVATAR
That tingling magic sensation that's barely flickering to the NORTHWEST is easy to ignore, there's always strange signatures like that out there in the wild, and you find it best to ignore the fuck out of them unless they get too close. So you focus your efforts on a badass Illusion. Some form you can use to waltz around town and only attract the minimal amount of glances and alluring looks. But what's in vogue? What will absolutely moisten the luscious lower lips of everyone within a 2 mile radius?

You think hard and go deep into your psyche, normally you'd immediately go for a CHAD-LIKE and swole body but those are only popular with a specific crowd. You've got it, ELVES! They're a bit EXOTIC, got that weird eye thing going on, so it won't be weird if someone senses your gaze.

You look around, no one's in the immediate area, but you duck towards a small alcove and begin. First with a ball, then stacking various tubes and other shapes of light together, before you get a lightly toned bronze elf with three eyes on the right side of his face. Their hair is light lavender and pokes out of a black beanie you manifested.

You NEARLY forgot to manifest clothes, but your desire to impress so as to get away with your future shenanigans overrides your forgetfulness this time. So you manifest another toga, but with a bow tie clipped to it as well. You don’t worry about your dick at the moment, making it small, you can make it grow at will and everyone knows that it’s the growers who win in the end, not the showers. You fly into the body and begin to move it.

Willamina Claps in excitement as you show off your new form with a flourish.
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No. 1022376 ID: 0838d6
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1022376

> A BRISK WALK
Willamina then takes you on a walk around the town, letting you get the lay of the land. It’s a quaint and tiny place this Lyst, much more a hamlet. And holy shit that lady has a massive dick. You look to your left and can’t help but stare at the woman Willamina identifies as Maple. She completely ignores Willamina and instead licks her lips while she looks at you and walks by.

> MAPLE - SOMEWHAT HOT
- She’s also probably a TOP or a POWER BOTTOM
- Dat cake is really what saved her rating


Your momentary distraction has you walk face-first into a pole, iit doesn't hurt because it hits your physical illusion and you have it’s pain receptors turned off. You’re very confused and notice that you actually veered off to the right slightly, smack dab into the pole when you were moving forward. Did someone distort the space, or make an extremely realistic illusion disturbed your senses? One your passive sight couldn’t see? You quirk an eyebrow at a chuckling Willamina.

Willamina: Gotta watch out for those poles heheh
You: This happen a lot?
Willamina: All the time actually
You: Hmm


There must be someone who's rather BORED around this trash heap, and who can blame them! You bet you’ll get along fabulously. You’ll need to collect some data on how to properly implement your revenge plot.

Willamina: Well since we’ll be together for a while is there anything you want to see or do?
Willamina: Or do you want to wander around on your own?


Wait, she's giving you autonomy and not trying to ride your ass like a bitch on a leash, damn, you almost feel bad for your revenge plot. Almost. Gotta gather more info before THE PLAN is in place, and it can’t be TOO COMPLICATED because your attention span demands it.

You’ve got [1 FAVOR] and can try to redeem it at any time, but you’ve got to make sure you don’t cross her bottom line. Having her reject the favor is VERY BAD for you.

A. Go somewhere with Willamina
A1. Go to the Police Station
- Meet Andrea, you heard she’s incredibly horny and quite hot
- You’re not super into furries but you are into chicks that know how to fuck

A2. Go to Nicky’s
- Meet Willamina’s Mom
- Having sex with her mom would be pretty good revenge
- You could ask Willamina to give her a GOOD IMPRESSION of you as your [1 FAVOR]
- You could call yourself a motherfucker if you succeed

A3. Investigate the Pole situation
- Maybe if you figure out who did it you can swap goss
- Maybe Willamina could point you to someone who's always nearby when it happens.


B. Split off from her
A1. Go to a random spot in town
- You’ll encounter someone new
- You can also pick to go bother someone specific

B2. Head to the brothel
- Willamina gave you some BUX
- It has been a while since you got your dick wet

B3. Spy on someone you’ve met
- You could have the Illusion follow Willamina but actually be somewhere else
- It’s hard to focus on two things at once, so there’s a 30% chance she might figure it out
- You’ll expend more of your energy but will be Invisible for the duration

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No. 1022377 ID: c92a02

A2 or B1, and don't call in the favor. Surely your natural charm will suffice.
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No. 1022379 ID: 629f2e

A2, Go fuck her mom and make her give you a solid recommendation for a favor. Her mom's hot, this is like half revenge, half lusting for that sexy milf action.
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No. 1022381 ID: 094652

A2 is three parts sacrilegious and five parts legal. Do it.
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No. 1022382 ID: ce39da

I actually have a BAD FEELING about approaching Willamena’s family, as funny as doing her mom would be.

My vote is on A3, personally.
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No. 1022383 ID: 96c896

A2 or A3. Use favor if meeting her mom.
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No. 1022386 ID: 7b9d09

A2, use favor for good impression, meet Nicky, get hit on by Fivin (to your dismay) meet the town guards if they are there (might find some hotties to hit on), and wait for Will to sign the contract so you can hit on Nicky.
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No. 1022387 ID: 5cadd6

>>1022376
A1 actually sounds a bit intriguing. Who doesn’t love a little fucking around with (or fucking of) the authorities?
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No. 1022396 ID: c92a02

>>1022387
Andrea is a good fit for Sunshine, but. Once they start fucking they won't have time to do anything else the rest of the day.
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No. 1022414 ID: 8483cf

A2!
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No. 1022627 ID: afe7de
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1022627

> OPERATION: MOTHER-FUCKER IS A GO
You know exactly what gets under a bitches skin like scarabs, fucking their mom. Whoever spawned bacon bits over here must be pretty high quality too, so you’d be lying if you didn’t say the thought of it got you a bit excited.

Willamina: So, wanna come see my mom, it’s just dumb paperwork and meeting some folks
Sunshine: I’ve got nothing better to do, was planning on following you anyway
Sunshine: I can’t just get a general overview of the town and it’s populous anymore
Sunshine: Plus if there are any frea- uh I mean uhh Awakened, yeah that’s the term…
Sunshine: … Awakened around, being around you would be better
Willamina: Well she’s a nice woman, so don’t be rude to her
Sunshine: Me? Rude? To a Woman? Is she hot?


Willamina rolls her eyes at you as the two of you walk down the street. It’s a bit weird using these pseudo legs to walk around when you could just make the illusion fly, but when in Rome, act as the Romans right?

The town’s not as hustle and bustle as you’d have expected at this time of day. You think it’s a little before mortals get out of their jobs, so they’re still cooped up in buildings. You glance around and see a few random citizens, rating them.

Hot, Not, Not, Very not, Unholy Shit so not, Kinda hot, it’s all you can do to keep your attention span from flinging itself around the room like a rock in a tumbler. It’s hard to not be focusing on hundreds of things at once like you’re used to.
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No. 1022628 ID: afe7de
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1022628

> CITY HALL - FIVIN
You enter one of the larger buildings and see a rather effeminate kobold sitting at the front desk. He greets Willamina first and then stares at you, oh goddess, you know that stare, this guys into you. Let’s hear him out before you pass judgment.

Fivin: Hi uhhhhh Willamina and uhhhhhh
Willamina: This is SUNSHINE, say hi
Fivin: H-h-h-hey there um handsome
Sunshine: Uh, yeah, hey there.


He’s eying you like a slab of meat, examining the cuts of your toned body. You flex a little bit and he lets out an EEP of excitement so you let out a little smirk. You give him a once over, effeminate body, check, chest wrap, now that’s interesting, it’s just to give a sense of something on the chest you imagine since kobolds are notoriously flat chested. Cross dressing? You shrug, briefly look down and see that this man is also hiding an erection, but it isn’t a large one. Almost adorable in a way. You roll your eyes.

> FIVIN - NOT, BUT LIKE, YOU’D LET HIM SUCK YOUR DICK YOU GUESS
- He’s cute, cuter than most furries you guess, but the lack of breasts is a bit of a turn off
- You just need a good throat, tongue, and cute face to give head after all


He fiddles with his pants under the desk, attempting to push down the erection, okay it’s a bit adorable, nostalgic even, it reminds you of… Yeah you don’t want to be sad today, time to move on. Your eyes gloss over the table he’s at and you spy a book on HYPNOSIS, which makes you quirk an eye as he slowly puts it under his desk, this guy’s a bit kinky.

The two of them chat for a bit when you feel a kind of dense mana signature from the other room, it seems like there’s two, no, three individuals in there. One’s a powerful kin, the other’s just barely passable, and the third is… hmm they must have an anti-divination artifact. Not that it stops you from seeing past their clothes if you try. Fivin gestures for Willamina to head into the room and motions for you to stay behind and get to know Fivin. You pout.

You: Aww, I thought I could get to meet your Mom
Fivin: Oh Nicky? She’s wonderful, I can tell you all about her!
Fivin: Well if.. I mean.. If you want to know…
Fivin: And maybe tell me what kind of flowers you like…
Willamina: See, Fiveys got you covered! I’ll be back!

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No. 1022629 ID: afe7de
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1022629

> CITY HALL - A SUDDEN GUEST
She sets off and it’s just the two of you for a moment. There’s silence for a moment as Fivin looks nervous and like he’s going to sweat. Wait, can Kobolds sweat? Unfortunately, before the conversation can begin, another person enters the premises. The man is bald with rounded sunglasses. He’s got a pair of handcuffs in his pocket and an artifact on him. It’s a keychain with a weird L symbol on it. You’d have to spend energy to know more, but it looks like a dumb keychain to you. You take a moment to do a once over, yeah, this is very easy.

> BALD FUCK - HARD NOT
- Is like the definition of a man
- Probably is a secret agent or some shit


As you make this assessment, he looks at you and gets that gleam in his eye that you register as him using some low level divination ability. Hmm, maybe this guy isn’t as bad as you thought. Before you can open your mouth to lambaste him though, he quirks an eyebrow at you and speaks.

???: Don’t kid yourself, you couldn’t get with this even if you wanted it.
You and Fivin: PFFFFT


The two of you do a spit take, wait can this guy read minds? Looks like it’s only surface level thoughts though, and he’s not responding to your current thoughts so it’s only when he meets someone? What kind of powers are they giving out these days?!?

You: *Cough* Not interested anyway, can I help you?
???: Hmmm, is this the place? Haven’t been to Lyst in a while. Ah, name’s Joseph Vasquez
Fivin: Oh! You’re here for the interview!
Joseph: Yeah, sorry I’m late, there was a pileup on the road
Joseph: Something about a fire at a nearby diner?
Joseph: Some HL rep was there to fix it though, talk about too convenient…


An HL rep nearby? Oh right they’re not the “good guys” anymore, what a headache. Hmm, though with this fuck here you might be able to get in on that meeting… But Fivin could also give you some info to maximize my chances of banging Will’s mom… Decisions decisions…

A. Bring Joseph to Nicky
- You’ll get to meet her and make your first impression
- You’ll get to see these other “guards” and maybe offer an opinion
- If you chose to do this, what do you talk to Joseph about as you walk to the meeting room?

B. Stay and talk to Fivin
- This guy’s probably got the good deets on Nicky
- Will improve your chances of impressing Nicky
- Might also make this guy fall madly in love with you
- If you chose this, pick something you want to know about Nicky
- You can also ask him questions about the town he might know

C. Other
- Do something else
- You could spend energy to figure out just what Joseph can do
- 20% chance he’ll notice

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No. 1022630 ID: c92a02

A. Talk about the weird stuff happening around town. Used to be a quiet place, didn't it?
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No. 1022636 ID: 629f2e

A, I want to see the other guards damnit. We don't need Fivin's help winning over Nicky, not when we have all this natural charisma. Plus, the dude's clearly into us, and we aren't returning the affection. It'd be rude to lead him on.

You could talk to Joseph about his shitty divination while you go in to get a better grasp on it. That or why he wants the job.
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No. 1022638 ID: ce39da

{B} is tempting, but having this guy seriously fall for you could end up being a huge headache. {C}'s sub-option is a hard pass - not gonna take a spin on the RNG machine while the mind-reader is present.

> WHAT DO
{A}, obviously. You need to get a word in with Willamena at some point if you want her """blessing""" to do her mom.
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No. 1022639 ID: e51896

A, time to make our impression and rate more people! Ask Joseph about his time in Lyst since he's been here before.
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No. 1022647 ID: 96c896

I'll suggest using energy to see what that keyring does, regardless of where you go next.
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No. 1022653 ID: 8483cf

A. No need to have Fivin following us around all day. We've got priorities!
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No. 1022789 ID: 0838d6
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1022789

> CITY HALL - A QUICK ESCAPE
You don't want to lead this guy on, you have a feeling it will cause you PROBLEMS down the line, so you quickly make the decision to help this bald fuck out.

You: I can take you to them, they're around the corner
Joseph: I can go there myself
You: Please, allow me.

You reiterate, firmly, and he shrugs. You glance over at Fivin and he looks like he wants to interject, but the combination of yours and Joseph's raw masculinity has him quaking and probably near a climax. You shuffle away, not wanting to see that. Time to talk some goss.

You: So what's this about the weird stuff in town?
Joseph: Just got here?
You: In a manner of speaking.
Joseph: Weird way to put that...
Joseph: Yeah, lots of FIRES, BURNED CREATURES
Joseph: Cryptid sightings
You: Cryptids?
Joseph: Weird creatures that are probably myths
Joseph: Or just some idiot in a costume
Joseph: So many idiots in costumes
Joseph: Saw the job offer, always wanted to check out the town
You: Ah yes, two birds one stone


He nods and you open the door for him, taking a quick scan of the room and proceeding to rate everyone.
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No. 1022790 ID: 0838d6
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1022790

You notice there are 3 individuals seated at a table, with Willamina in the back signing what looks to be some paperwork. What interests you though is that there’s one kin in the room whose clothes you can’t see through. At least, not without spending some ENERGY.

The woman whose clothes you see is an older beast-kin, probably in her 40s, fluffy tail, wide birthing hips, sharp attire, this must be Nicky.

> NICKY - PRETTY HOT
- She’s got more flesh than fur and that does wonders for you
- There’s also no familial resemblance to Willamina
- Is she her adopted mom?


The other two you can see normally, and by normally you mean nakedly. The one on the left, who you overhear to be called Kelsey, is a skunk beast-kin. You’re about to recoil when you notice her scent gland has been removed, so you breathe a sigh of relief.

> KELSEY - EH, SOFT NOT
- You’ve got a natural aversion to skunks
- But it looks like she put in some work, so you give her some credit


The one on the right is sitting cross legged, looking back at you briefly before returning his attention to the mayor. You heard the name Shocker muttered, but wonder if that’s a pseudonym or something. He’s the one with the crazy high mana signature, best to be wary.

> SHOCKER - NOT
- That mana signature means that he’s INCREDIBLY STRONG
- Don’t mess with him


Joseph takes a seat, apologizing for the wait before Willamina gestures you over, pointing out who each person is. She mentions that they’re applying for the job of TOWN GUARD.

You: That’s a pretty good idea considering what you now know.
Willamina: That was the whole reason.
Willamina: Well since you’re here, who do you think would be a good pick
Willamina: You can scan them right?
You: Hmmm…


Damn, is she letting you rack up favors on purpose, you could totally scan them and get another favor, whilst also building up goodwill. Or you could let her know your gut feelings and gently remind her that she still owes you a favor.

A. Scan the crowd
- 20% chance at least one of them notices
- You’re not scanning Nicky, you get the feeling you’ll suffer some feedback
- Gain another favor

B. Listen in first
- Listen in on the conversation first
- Pick two between SHOCKER, JOSEPH, and KELSEY for who the conversation will be about

C. Interrupt to introduce yourself
- Join the conversation formally
- You do have insights about what’s going to happen after all
- Make an impression on these mortals
- How do you introduce yourself?

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No. 1022791 ID: 629f2e

KELSEY! KELSEY'S HERE! NICE!

A and C, Do a scan of everyone to begin with and then barge in and cut to the chase. Your time is precious, and you've got milfs to fuck. Ask each of them why they are the best person for the job. No lame-ass sob stories, no bullshit, just what makes them the ideal candidate.

If they're all good, then maybe Willamina could drag the ones not chosen off to the side and mention that they're looking for strong folk for a pretty big mission. We could use more recruits, why waste good talent if there's plenty of it in the room?
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No. 1022792 ID: 96c896

>>1022790
A. Give no shits about who notices.
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No. 1022795 ID: c92a02

Listen in on the conversation about Shocker and Joseph.
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No. 1022814 ID: ce39da

B - Shocker and Kelsey.
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No. 1022815 ID: 8483cf

A. Scan scan scan!
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No. 1022864 ID: e51896

[edited]

Consider that whoever doesn't get picked as town guard, the other two clients could potentially be hired as Willamina's "body guard(s)" during the "vacation" to go dungeon crawling with.

Interesting THE shocker is here, considering this is a small town. Perhaps he knows something is up over here? Or maybe he knows Cat moved here... he seems to save that guy's life a lot (perhaps he knows Cat is Callan's bro?)

C. Remember our mission: to fuck Willamina's mother. So we gotta introduce ourselves. Quietly remind Willamina about favors for using your powers, then Introduce yourself as a pen pal of Willamina that she's been writing to for some years (not that unbelievable considering she is a post office employer, plus I don't think Sunshine knows what internet is, and people can just assume pen pal meaning someone she writes to online). She invited you to town to meet up with new people and get to know them a little more if you know what I mean. Compliment Nicky for raising a caring person like Willamina and she is looking quite lovely today *wink* (to get some brownie points from Nicky).

If we decide to scan and you do get caught, just say you're just getting a read on everyone's level of strength with your powers, and well, if Joseph was allowed to invade your privacy and read your thoughts with what you assume is some kind of mind reading powers earlier, you get to return the favor and make us even [Steve]n. Be more considerate next time, dude. That should excuse us. But yeah, that's your cover story, you can gauge someone's level of strength. (to clarify, you don't know what their powers are, just how powerful someone is as scanning what if someone has a power or not is Cat's thing)
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No. 1022865 ID: 44fbc0

B. Joseph and Kelsey
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No. 1023026 ID: afe7de
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1023026

> THE MEETING - SCAN THEM
You decide to get a read on these chucklefucks. Your SCAN is good, great even, but without the dungeon you can’t get perfect information anymore. You wince a bit as light flickers in the depth of your eyes. It appears that no one has noticed. Nice.

> KELSEY
- MANA POOL - MASSIVE
- POWER LEVEL - MEDIUM
- DOMAIN - LIGHT AND SHADOW


Huh, you can infer that she’s got some ability to mess with light and shadow, probably make things SHINE or DARKEN, with a pool that massive she probably can do it a lot or has invested all of her ACHIEVEMENTS into that. Smart play, she can last a long time. Weird that it registered as her being WEAK, must be a pool of low quality energy, or maybe it was interference from the shadow energy. Hmm, you miss your dungeon.

> SHOCKER
- MANA POOL - MODERATE
- POWER LEVEL - MASSIVE
- DOMAIN - LIGHTNING GOD (DEPRECIATED)


You nearly whistle at this, the man’s got a good set, maybe even a great set going on there. Not every day you see GOD in the title. Probably can turn into lightning, shoot it, and do crazy shit with it. Yeah let’s not fuck with him, even as a joke. Whatever Demon’s in charge of his region was extra nice to him you guess. Still, it’s depreciated, what a damn shame, he’ll be stuck at this level probably forever.

> JOSEPH
- MANA POOL - LOW
- POWER LEVEL - MEDIUM-LOW
- DOMAIN - KNOWLEDGE AND SNARES


Hmmmm, not divination, but Knowledge? Maybe he gets a prompt with info about targets? He knew what you were thinking, so maybe it prompts surface level thoughts? But why knowledge? Is it about facts? And how does he snare? With a pool that low it must not be impressive.
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No. 1023027 ID: afe7de
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1023027

> THE MEETING - LISTEN IN
You give Willamina a brief rundown on what you inferred. You WANT to just hop in and cut to the chase, but maybe you should listen in briefly. It looks like they just finished talking about SHOCKER, so you’ll get to hear about the other two.

Nicky: So, Joseph, Kelsey, why are you both qualified for the job?
Nicky: We all know Shocker’s impressive resume by now.
Kelsey: I-I-I want to right my wrongs.
Kelsey: To work to h-h-help people instead of seek f-f-fame.
Joseph: Oh, you’re that uhhh Chavo-something’s kid right
Joseph: Famous PAB-
Kelsey: Retired.
Kelsey: I-I-I just want somewhere quiet where I can help protect people
Kelsey: I can m-m-anipulate projectiles of light and dark, and can’t be blinded by either
Kelsey: So I can protect the town even at n-n-night, and I can fight, of c-c-ourse
Nicky: Joseph, same question.
Joseph: I have a 100% success rate on catching fleeing criminals alive
Joseph: Better than Shocker over here
Shocker: Hmph… by like 4%
Joseph: Margins matter!
Shocker: Says the conspiracy guy
Joseph: Listen man, it’s not my fault that most of them are fake, I debunk more than I prove!
Joseph: So my power looks like a UFO came and pulled you at em
Joseph: It WORKS
Joseph: And I can fight probably as well as she can, definitely not as well as he can
Joseph: Will we get artifact support since I assume we’re being selected to specifically
Joseph: Counter Awakened?
Nicky: There will be some artifacts assigned to you, yes
Nicky: But you’l be paying for loss or damage to them should something happen
Shocker: Please, who ever heard of someone purposefully damaging an artifact
Shocker: They usually try to steal it.


There’s a brief moment when Shocker stops, he looks out the window and tilts his head before looking back at the group. You look out the window and see that spirit from before just staring wistfully at the mouse. Weird. Looks like Willamina’s finishing up her paperwork.

You now have [2 FAVORS]

A. Introduce yourself
- You have to make an impression now, there’s even a lull in the conversation
- You could ask Willamina for a favor to make you seem just as important as you know you are
- How do you introduce yourself

B. Head out
- Now’s not the time, though not being able to see through her clothes is hot
- Ask Willamina about Nicky’s likes or dislikes
- Will almost inevitably lead to you using a favor to gain her blessing
- Or talk about something else

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No. 1023030 ID: 094652

"SURPRISE EXAM! STOP ME FROM BOINKING THE MAYOR!"
Breach the door. Do not use any further powers.
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No. 1023032 ID: 629f2e

Assuming not all of these clowns get the job, we could try to recruit some of them to our cause and possibly even form a contract for even more Mana and favors. Kelsey's our best bet there, given that she's the only woman and has a high mana pool. Skunk distaste can be put aside for a mana pool like that.

So basically we're rooting for Kelsey to fail now so that we can recruit her, and more specifically so that Sunshine can form a contract with her.

Introduce yourself as a guy with a powerful divination ability. To prove it, you can question Joseph about his ability which went unmentioned, his Knowledge Domain powers. No need to use Willamina when you can show off yourself. That is a solid blowjob you'd be blowing for nothing!

Once you have their attention, you can try to put in your own recommendation for the position.
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No. 1023033 ID: 96c896

>>1023027
A, use favor.
I think you could present yourself as an old friend of the Hadlees.
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No. 1023044 ID: 934c2b

>So basically we're rooting for Kelsey to fail now so that we can recruit her, and more specifically so that Sunshine can form a contract with her.

That duo might actually fit pretty well considering Sunshine's second domain is light and heat. Double the brightness, double the blindness! (Plus their opposite personalities would make for some fun shenanigans between the two)

First, ask Will for a favor to put in a good word about you to Nicky you introduce yourself.

I'm Going with my original idea of us being a pen pal to Willamina:

>Remember our mission: to fuck Willamina's mother. So we gotta introduce ourselves. Introduce yourself as a pen pal of Willamina that she's been writing to for some years (not that unbelievable considering she is a post office employer, plus I don't think Sunshine knows what internet is, and people can just assume pen pal meaning someone she writes to online). She invited you to town to meet up with new people and get to know them a little more if you know what I mean. Compliment Nicky for all the hard work she put into raising a caring person like Willamina and she is looking quite lovely today, you appreciate someone who puts in a lot of work *wink* (to get some brownie points from Nicky).

I'm against talking about our powers right now. I might change my mind later, but keep our cards close to our chest right now.
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No. 1023064 ID: c92a02

A. Introduce yourself as someone who used to be from town but wandered off a long time ago. You don't even remember anybody else from here, ha ha... You happened to meet Will at a poker game and decided to come back and get reacquainted with the town. You mayor may not be falling back in love with the place.
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No. 1023088 ID: 238f14

B learn more about Nicky

>>1023064
Nicky has been mayor for a while. If we told her if we were someone who used to live in town, she'd be suspicious of us as she has never met us before, and this is a small town where she probably knows most everyone over the years.
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No. 1023269 ID: 0838d6
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1023269

> THE MEETING - SUNSHINE TIME
This is it! This. Is. It. It's time to make your grand entrance! To show off in front of the hot babes and less hot piles of sausages! But wait, you have [2 FAVORS] they're sitting hot in your pocket, and your attention is waning, gotta use one now.

You: Heya bacon bits, I need a [FAVOR]
You: Can ya put in a good word with your hot mom?
Willamina: Hmmmmmm so you think she's hot huh....
You: Yes?
Willamina: Sure, but no funny business.


She gets up and hands the paperwork over before whispering something in Nicky's ear. You can feel the metaphorical weight of that favor you had lifting, like it was burning a hole in your metaphorical pocket. Nicky nods and Willamina gestures you over as she speaks.

Willamina: This is SUNSHINE, he's an old friend of the Hadlees
Willamina: Also a penpal, and used to be from town but wandered off a while
Willamina: And he has some good INSIGHTS occasionally.
Sunshine: Evening potential future guards
Shocker: Hrm.
Sunshine: Now I MAYOR may not be falling back in love with this place


Your gaze lingers on Nicky for a moment and she lets out an adorable snicker. You continue to pass over the rest and Willamina frowns slightly. You puff out your chest proudly and speak with a deep tenor denoting your stature and status.

Sunshine: And because of that I've got a vested interest in the safety of the town
Sunshine: Most of you are telling most of the truth
Sunshine: And having your own trump cards is great and all
Sunshine: But let's cut some of the bullshit

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No. 1023271 ID: 0838d6
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1023271

> THE MEETING - IMPRESSIONS
You point to Kelsey, thinking about it now, she might be a good candidate to CONTRACT with, time to apply the stick so you can apply the carrot later.

You: You've got a desire for REDEMPTION, but does that mean you can perform under pressure?
Kelsey: I, yes! When I worked in the PABE I-
You: So I don't know what that is, but this isn't an organization
You: You'll likely see combat, with people not holding back


She seems to halt at that, so you point to Joseph

You: You seem to be obsessed with metrics and capture
You: But can you actively protect people with just those abilities
Joseph: I can pull their weapons!
You: But their powers?


He pauses at that, so you point to Shocker

You: I don't want to piss you off
Shocker: Wise.
You: But I might anyway
You: Honestly if I had to recommend someone it would be you
You: You've been calculating this entire time and examining the room
You: You even noticed a minor anomaly, but thought it was nothing
Shocker: So that was something...
You: But I'm concerned as to your true motivations
You: You positively EXUDE power
You: Why lower yourself to a guard
You: You could just be doing this to take an artifact and run
Willamina: Actually he's a pretty well reputable hero
Joseph: Yeah even I've heard of him
Shocker: FORMER hero, I've retired
Shocker: I want a low maintenance job to just relax


You feel like he’s not lying, but he’s not telling the whole truth either. The spirit looks at you and is slightly glaring at you. You shrug at that.

You: I’m not trying to make the decision for you miss mayor
Nicky: Please, Nicky’s fine, HANDSOME, continue.


Willamina’s head whips back to look at her mom, you can’t help but let out a smirk.

You: But I think you should take those factors into consideration before making your choice.
Nicky: I will, thank you.
Willamina: See you tonight MOM.
You: See you TOMORROW night


You give her a wink as Willamina tugs you out of the room and gives you a look, you recognize this look. She’s probably gonna nag your ear off for flirting with her mom. But wait you do have that favor, you could just use it to have her skip it. Though that could piss her off more…

A. Quickly flee
- Avoid your responsibility
- Nicky seems to like your performance

B. Let her talk
- Accept your verbal punishment
- Willamina will be less frustrated


After this choice, your time with SUNSHINE is up, who do you follow next?
- Suggest 2/3 characters to follow, the one with the most votes will be followed
- This can be ANY character you’ve met in the quest
- Something plot relevant will happen no matter who you follow
- If there’s a significant enough tie we will do a runoff vote

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No. 1023273 ID: 8483cf

B. We can handle a little punishment, it was worth.

Let's follow Iraphena, Oriel, or Isabella.
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No. 1023278 ID: 629f2e

A, Oriel, Adriana, Toni

A because we're flirting with Willamina's mom as revenge, so her annoyance is kind of the goal (also, Sunshine just doesn't seem like he'd be into listening to her lecture if he doesn't have to).

Oriel, because damnit she's cool and hasn't been in the story very much.

Toni, because her illusion powers are rad as fuck, and it would be nice to have just a taste of that power for a time. And also because, like Oriel, cool af but hasn't been in the story much.

And Adriana, because I feel sad for her with how badly she's been snubbed by her sister in terms of popularity. Just think of all the Andrea reincarnations in other quests, while Adriana has had no major representation. Feels bad man.

Also, not voting for it, but just pointing out that Mizz Es is a valid choice. If that gets some support I may change my vote.

Just saying.
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No. 1023280 ID: 96c896

>>1023271
B. Use your favors to get what you desire. Accept responsibility for your actions as a long term investment to keep a good working relationship. She could, after all, put in a BAD word with her mom.
Do tell her that you're not gonna do anything objectionable, it's just a bit of fun. And her mother can make her own decisions.

Hmmm... I think Shocker is running from something. Or he realized he hit his limits and the spotlight is getting too hot.
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No. 1023281 ID: 96c896

Follow... uh... Forest Girl or Iraphena.
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No. 1023283 ID: e51896

B: take the verbal abuse, was worth it. Can just favor to shut her up if it's too annoying.

(tho if A gets chosen, let Willamina suck Sunshine inside the Stasis Sphere)


Votes are

Forest Girl: she seems very important and we haven't met her yet

Krasla: remember that other slave in the demon auction https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/986604.html#991172? what happened to them? who are they a slave to?

Oriel: lets listen to some rumors, and maybe give this scene context: https://questden.org/kusaba/questdis/res/130146.html#135731
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No. 1023285 ID: 1a3aae

B

Liminal
Cannie
Adriana
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No. 1023291 ID: c92a02

A, Iraphena or the Libarbian! And don't use the second favor to skip tongue lashing.
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No. 1023294 ID: ce39da

> What Do
B: You know it's coming, either way; you may as well relish in some of it now. If she forbids us outright, we can cancel it with the second FAVOR - "and before you say anything, I'm only forbidding YOU from telling anyone to stop or hinder me. Let it be said that, though a lecherous party fairy I may be, even I know when no means no. Your mom is free to make her own decisions."

> Sunshine: Be ____________
Rex, Trey, or Random
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No. 1023469 ID: afe7de
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1023469

> THE AFTERMATH - GETTING YELLED AT?
You decide to stay put and accept the verbal punishment you know is coming your way. The fact of the matter is that you’ve already won, so you can’t help but be smug about it. She takes you outside in a huff and you roll your eyes, waiting patiently. You see her open her mouth and it begins.

Willamina: Why MY MOM of alllll kin?
You: One, She’s hot.
You: Two, She’s your mom
You: Three, I’d get to be called a motherfucker
Willamina: Blugh! I don’t want to think about someone I know boinking my mom!
You: This is the least tame of pranks I could pull for outright gaslighting
Willamina: You’re a mass murderer!
You: Yeah, I am pretty good at my job.


This continues for a while before she eventually calms down. She’s certainly not excited about the prospect of you fucking her mother, but hasn’t outright forbid you, causing you to not have to use your favor. Ah, this was it, that feeling of superiority, about being above the bugs crawling around on this trash heap. You thought you’d be aggravated, but instead you feel vindicated, knowing that you’re just helpful enough and that this plan is just on the edge of the knife, all you have to do is knot that beast and you’ll always have the leg up. Maybe even get some juicy childhood stories to embarrass ol’ bacon bits with, the joy this brings you is immense.

The camera pans out above the city and skyline before fading the black. Who do you follow next?

A. IRAPHENA
- She’s currently at home, finishing a shower
B. ORIEL
- She’s running the Inn, as per usual
C. FOREST GIRL
- She’s in the forest, doing something


AUTHORS NOTE: Runoff vote time, It was Iraphena and Oriel tied, but we had a close runner up, so I added forest girl as well. The character you pick will be followed and plot relevant stuff will occur. In the event of another tie, I’ll pick the one I’m more interested in presenting.
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No. 1023470 ID: b648fc

B. Go team Oriel!
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No. 1023471 ID: 629f2e

B, let's go Oriel!
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No. 1023473 ID: ce39da

C - What's her DEAL, bruh?
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No. 1023474 ID: e51896

C Forest gurl, the missing important character we should probably learn about before the thread ends

But I may change my vote to Oriel depending on how things go
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No. 1023475 ID: c92a02

A. What’s HER deal?
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No. 1023607 ID: 41caaf

B. LETS GOO
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No. 1023608 ID: 19da02

B. Oriel. She cute.
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No. 1023634 ID: 0838d6
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1023634

> BED N' BREAKFAST N' BAR - INTRO
Your name is ORIEL WALPOLE and you just love this dinky little town. You moved here much to your family's relief a while ago, deciding to run the BnBnB. No magical acumen, no Awakening, no useful skills other than socialization and gossipping. Honestly it all became too much about being USEFUL that you were just sick of it and left. They let you have this old run down place and you fixed it through hard work.

It's just a shame you can't be naked all the time. You hate the feeling of clothes on your fur, it's so... unnatural. Even with your ARTIFACT it still chafes. You've tried so many things, but you'd be lying if you said you didn't like the attention to your body and the business! You're getting up there in years, so the attention *REALLY* does something for your self confidence. You've managed to figure that as long as yer wearing a SKIRT and this VEST, you can get away with it. Just got to make sure you don't bend over when THE LAW is present, lest they get suspicious.

You shake your head free of your reminiscing, it's about the time when your regulars come in with a hankering for some booze. You know what they like at this point, so you start to prep [3 DRINKS] as their starters. It’s time to get your daily dosage of HOT GOSS.

3 customers are about to come in, who do you linger with for a chat, and what do you serve them?

A. Trey - The defamed Human Surgeon
- The man loves his BITTER drinks
B. Agleos - The gossipy Vegi-Kin Reporter
- He pretends to like SOUR drinks, but actually prefers SPICY ones
C. Peanut - The shy Wing-Kin Lyst-Y-Mart clerk
- He LOVES sweet, FRUITY drinks

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No. 1023635 ID: c92a02

Peanut, so he can have sex on the beach.
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No. 1023637 ID: 629f2e

Peanut! Because I like his name.
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No. 1023659 ID: a2493c

trey, he sounds like he has a fun story to tell
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No. 1023695 ID: ce39da

AGLEOS - Obviously, you serve up a pucker-looking lime margarita, but go low-key ham on the THROAT-BURNING tequila.
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No. 1023696 ID: 8483cf

Trey! He smart
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No. 1023701 ID: e51896

>SOME THOUGHTS

Consider going naked at Willamina's party since it would be after work hours. no one will mind. Live out your nudist lifestyle

this is just my guess on what everyone will probably talk about:

Trey: It'll probably be about his work, and how annoying Kazu is, but if we're lucky, the discussion might go into talking about what was on the news a couple nights ago about that whole illegal power capsule thing with Trey's old partner TINA CARTHOLEM. Though it might be highly unlikely discussion will go there as Trey seems pretty secretive and nervous about it considering he recognizes and tries to avoid Cat every chance he gets. probably because he made a power capsule out of Cat's unawakened power through his surgery. Maybe if Oriel mentions what she saw on the news, she might get a reaction out of Trey and could carefully push him for more details based off his reaction

Aeglos: interesting he is here on a MONDAY when he is normally here on FRIDAY through SUNDAY evenings. Perhaps he had an early breakthrough with his next article? Cat did point him in the direction of an interesting story concerning animals getting burned. Maybe he discovered some clues we can listen in about, and perhaps learn a bit about Forest Girl? maybe he interviewed her concerning the burning animals considering she might be friends with those critters (The badger did have a name after all, assuming forest girl named her)

Peanut: He is most likely going to be talking about his manager, and perhaps the forest girl stealing stuff from the store again. This would probably be another good way to get some information on who forest girl is and what exactly she keeps stealing to give us clues what she is up to. Might just be food, but who knows, she might be stealing something interesting...

>WHAT TO SERVE THEM

Peanut: Sex on the beach like >>1023635 mentioned

Trey: Red wine

Aeglos: this pretty much: >>1023695


>WHO TO GOSSIP WITH

FLOWER POWER! Lets go AEGLOS because FLOWER!
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No. 1023784 ID: 7b94e1

We never got a chance to interact with the doctor. Lets gossip with him. If you know about it, maybe bring up the gene clinic giving out power capsules to the black market and his thoughts on that as a doctor (without knowing he was probably a part of it)
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No. 1023823 ID: 0838d6
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1023823

> BARTENDING - PREP
You prep the two more complicated drinks first, pulling out some of your taller glasses. You know your customers always appreciate when they THINK they're getting more drink then they really are, but really it's just a minimal volume increase.

You fill your shaker with ice, vodka, PINK liquor, and ORANGE juice before adding your custom juice cocktail to the mix, an added touch your customers love. You pop a small umbrella on top of it and set it aside.

The next drink is simpler, just some GREEN juice and some ORANGE liquor, shaken and topped with a little bit of YELLOW. You look around and notice no one in, so you get some of the TOP SHELF tequila, pouring that in there before suffusing it with some of the weaker stuff. You chuckle to yourself, he won't know what hit him.

> BARTENDING - AEGLOS WOOD
The first of your regulars walk in, Aeglos Wood, Wood for short. Normally he'd be out and about hunting some stories, but so much has happened in the past week that he didn't need to do much legwork. He takes a seat at his booth and you greet him, as per the norm. You slide over gracefully, drink in hand and plop it in front of him. He nods at you gently before taking the glass and drinking from it.

It's always so amusing to see one of his kin drink, the drink just vanishing, sometimes they even dip a petal into it. His eyes close as he takes in the drink and there's silence for a moment before he PUFFS briefly with pollen, coughing a little bit. You know you've succeeded and you give him a smug smile as you sway your hips and walk away.

Wood: How does she always know?
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No. 1023824 ID: 0838d6
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1023824

> BARTENDING - PEANUT
Peanut walks in and heads up to you. You give him a sly smirk, bending over in just the right way to show off your cleavage and slide the drink up to him. You've never gotten a bead on if he was gay or bi, but he always seems pleased AND gives you a bigger tip, so it's become a ritual at this point. He seems flustered for a moment, ah, the old song and dance.

Peanut: M-m-morning Oriel
Oriel: It's the evenin shuga'
Oriel: Got a hankerin for anything today?
Peanut: Oh h-haha silly me uh
Peanut: Just a cracker platter
Oriel: Eatin' light today?
Oriel: Got a daaaate?
Peanut: Pshhhh, no....
Peanut: I'm just gonna make a nice big dinner
Oriel: Your usual spot is empty, I'll come check on you later
Peanut: T-t-thanks!


You let him off with a wink and he heads to his spot at the window, the bird loves to kin-watch, it calms him down. Poor guy's always so stressed though, could use a good rutting now and again, at least that’s what you figure.
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No. 1023825 ID: 0838d6
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1023825

> BARTENDING - TREY
The last of your customers walks in, you gesture him over, to the seat of honor, the most comfortable seat, the one closest to you at the bar. Of course it’s not ACTUALLY more comfortable than the rest. It’s just the one closest to you and the booze. He nods, letting a smirk cross his face for the briefest of moments before returning to his neutral, more stern expression. He must have a story to tell today, you can taste it.

Oriel: Top shelf hun?
Trey: Oh yeah, it’s one of those days, a good day.
Oriel: Kazu NOT talk yer ear off today?
Trey: He was blissfully silent, something about his sister, but that’s not it.
Oriel: Stuff with your ex wife?
Trey: Hrm yeah, but I need to nurse this Wine before we get to that


It looks like he has a story to tell today, and a mighty JUICY one at that. You put a paw to your cheek and contemplate. Trey seems to be in a good mood and is willing to talk about anything.

You have [2 QUESTIONS] before he will unilaterally control the conversation. What do you ask him about?

A. The News
- You saw something about his ex wife on there
- Maybe get some more details before he goes into the full story

B. Work
- Ask him to talk about work
- Sometimes WEIRD stuff happens there

C. Newcomers
- You noticed he avoided Cat’s gaze yesterday
- Press him for more deets

D. Other
- Talk about something else


You also take a look around, no law here, as a bonus do you do anything… risque… or flirty, it has to be quick and brief, something that draws the eye, but not too much. If it’s something he likes, you might get some EXTRA JUICY info or a REALLY GOOD tip!
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No. 1023826 ID: 629f2e

C, and A.

As for risque acts... Why don't you grab a drink mixer and make something for yourself? Be sure to shake it heartily, and if a nipple or two pops out of your vest, it's clearly an honest mistake you can adjust when the drink is finished.

Don't make yourself anything alcoholic obviously, you're on the clock. How about a cream soda? That could make a good prop for later. Let it drip down your mouth onto your chest while talking to another customer.
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No. 1023832 ID: 094652

BC
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No. 1023836 ID: c92a02

A/B. The rag you use to polish glasses? Dry it off on your chest before going back to cleaning stuff.
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No. 1023840 ID: ce39da

> TOPICS
A and C, obviously. You're not the sort to ask a doctor to violate his confidentiality (on purpose).

> RISQUE
Specifically anti-voting against anything UNSANITARY like sitting on the counter or wiping your rag on yourself - that's not good behavior for someone in the food industry, and it could offend the good doctor's sensibilities in particular.

You heard that Trey is kind of DESENSITIZED to the sight of explicit sex organs - "been there, operated on that," and all. Ergo, given that people don't really go to a specialist for basic, gender-neutral plastic surgery, you reckon he's actually a bit of an ASS-MAN. Lean way over when you go for one of the lower-down ingredients.
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No. 1023904 ID: e51896

We're already going to get a full story about his ex, so we probably don't need extra details

B. Good conversation starter. Wasn't there a fire at the diner? Joseph did say something about a fire earlier at a diner when we were playing as Sunshine. Hopefully not the Friendly Bean and no one had to see him or Gruk, tho Trey did say it was a good day, so perhaps no one got hurt or it was minor, or it was another diner that wasn't in town. Otherwise, we can probably find out how Kazu and Gruk is doing.


next, C. You know he hates being around city folk, though he has been more avoidant towards Cat in particular than the usual city people that visit. Is everything alright? Mention although Cat has been a bit nosey (not as nosey as you admittedly), Trey has to admit that Willamina has been a lot happier than she has been for the longest time since Cat showed up. He should probably get to know him.

Probably would be good to keep Cat in mind when hearing about his ex and what happened.
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No. 1024015 ID: 0838d6
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1024015

> BARTENDING - HOT GOSS
You know it takes a LOT to get this guy to open up to you, like years of effort and the right drinks level of a lot, but the level of avoidance he's been pulling towards Cat is kind of ridiculous.

Oriel: Soooooooooo
Oriel: Why're ya avoiding that handsome guuuuuy?
Trey: Buh, I uh, what do you mean ha ha ha


He quickly downs his glass of wine before you pour him another and give him the look.

Oriel: Somekin with some JUICY BLACKMAIL mayhaps?
Trey: No, no, definitely not, no.
Trey: It's just... embarrassing...
Oriel: Oh, I get it, he saw ya with yer pants down!
Oriel: Look all ya gotta do is ask him to take off his pants!
Oriel: Then yer square!
Trey: Pfff I mean, technically it's the inverse.
Trey: Just like... The odds of meeting someone I OPERATED on
Oriel: Ya know they don't really care shuga'
Trey: I know, it's just... awkward?
Trey: It’s just… so unlikely to happen and yet there's 4 kin here that I’ve worked on!
Trey: And now I'm jus-
Oriel: Oi! None of that! You keep saying you're washed up.
Oriel: We both know that's a crass lie, you've still got the skills
Oriel: You helped save the last of the Hadlees, that means a lot to us here!


He looks a little down and that small smile returns for the briefest of moments while he mutters something.

Trey: Yeah, yeah, I know.

The man keeps a stern exterior, but does care. Even if reminders have to be beaten over his head via a sexy cougar like yourself… frequently. Trey looks like he could use a pick me up, and you know from experience that he's an ASS man. A few thoughts of doing some more unsanitary things flit through your mind but you disregard them, you’ve at least got some standards. So you've got a good idea how to earn a few more BUX, and maybe make his lips just that much looser.
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No. 1024016 ID: 0838d6
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1024016

> BARTENDING - RISQUE ACTS
You point out that his bottle is nearly empty, a tactical decision really. You used a half filled bottle earlier in preparation for a move like this. You ask if he wants a top up, and he of course obliges, so you turn around and, rather than squatting, bend over, far over, so far over that your skirt begins to hike up bit by bit. You’ve got a small hidden mirror nearby that you use to observe certain customers' expressions and you can see him leering, peeking over the edge, trying to catch a glimpse of the fluffy prize between your legs.

Of course, with your lack of underwear he might see something, or maybe he won’t. You already know the answer to this question, but you love the art of the TEASE anyway. Your ass sways as you hum a tune and flit through the lower cabinet before eventually settling on a random Chardonnay, he likes the variety after all, and you can feel yourself moistening ever so slightly at his gaze. You get back up, feeling like the moment has lasted long enough, tug your skirt down a tad, just to remain sensible, and slide the opened bottle over. There’s an obvious blush on his face that you both chose to tacitly ignore, continuing on in the conversation. You can almost taste those sweet sweet doctor bux, just a shame he’s not interested in more beyond this, fucking bitch of an ex wife of his.

You think about what to talk about next, you could proceed with a similar topic, or you could pivot to something more personal, share a story of yourself. It seems like his tale might take a while, so you might not get a chance to contribute to the topic.

You can ask him a [QUESTION] or you can discuss a [TOPIC] instead. You get the feeling he will unilaterally control the conversation after [1 UPDATE].

A. Talk about yourself
- Share a funny story about yourself
B. Talk about your family
- Share a story about how shitty they were
C. Whine about how busy you are
- But do you allow yourself this moment of weakness?
D. Keep the topic on him
- Talk to him about either WORK or the NEWS
E. Other
- Suggest something else

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No. 1024017 ID: 629f2e

A, because I want to hear more about Oriel honestly.
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No. 1024019 ID: e51896

D. Now that Oriel knows about him working on Cat in the past, maybe now we can bring up the news before we hear his story and connect the dots that Cat might be a victim depending on how his story goes about his ex and probably can alert cat later during the party.
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No. 1024020 ID: 8483cf

My heart says A, but we should earn our tip and keep on D. People like to talk about themselves.
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No. 1024043 ID: 38556d

Option A sounds good.
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No. 1024086 ID: dfbac0

D
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No. 1024289 ID: afe7de
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1024289

> BARTENDING - SPEAK FROM YOUR HEART
Now you know, deep deep down in your heart of hearts that you're a gossipy bitch and you revel in it. But that kind of thing means you have to have a give and take kind of relationship when it comes to stories. If he's going to give you something juicy, it's only fair that you give him something back. A small snack to keep him wanting, craving more of your tender notes and swaying ass. His eyes were already on your rear, time to get his mind on you. You put on a contemplative expression as you think it over, something funny, something that you can garnish just a tad.

Oriel: Oh, Hrmmmm…

His eyes perk up as he sips his glass, his attention grasped, now's your moment Oriel.

Oriel: Have I ever told ya about mah first bartending job?
Trey: Only ever bits and pieces *sips*
Oriel: Well I've got a good one from when I first started.
Oriel: It was my first night soloing the bar, just came back from an Ice run, and this guy walks in. Oriel: He's this huge turtle who just plows through drinks like it's nothing,
Oriel: Barely drunk, probably West Fluxtopan.
Trey: They can hold their liquor.
Oriel: I can barely remember his name, Bake something I think?
Trey: Wake?
Oriel: Pfff, as if it could be THAT guy, he’s got commercials.

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Oriel: Anyway, eventually it's 3AM, we're near closing but he gets the ol’ hankerin for a burg.
Oriel: The bar was hopping at this point but I kept an eye on him.
Oriel: I then watch in horror, jaw slack as this man dives face first into the burg we gave em.


You pause for dramatic effect.

Trey: Oh no
Oriel: It gets better.
Oriel: He then lifts his head up, fries and tomatoes stuck to his face.
Trey: Pff
Oriel: He then sits up, straighter, and unscrews the cap for the JUICY RED sauce
Trey: He didn't
Oriel: And DOWNS it.
Trey: Ohhh sick, that's so gross
Oriel: He set it down with a pleased moan
Oriel: Gives a LUDICROUS tip, winks at me, asking for another drink
Oriel: I tell him that was last call and he frowns, walking out
Oriel: And then my partner comes up to me and asks me something


You put on a deep and masculine voice, attempting to emulate this fluffy mole named NICO.

Oriel [as Nico]: Why didn't you just give him more ketchup?

This gets a good, hearty laugh out of Trey. Though you think it's mostly the alcohol in his system talking, it’s not that great of a joke. You feel kind of glad that he's in this good of a mood. Which only intensifies your CURIOSITY at what he's about to tell you. It takes him a moment to collect himself as a few more customers come in. You serve them some drinks and prep a few snacks before heading back to Trey, ready for his tale.
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> BARTENDING - TREY’S TALE
Trey: Hrm, alright, so you remember that shit I was anxious about the other day?
Oriel: Yeah, something about a detective?
Trey: Police inspector, but yeah, so turns out, right,
Trey: That the woman’s been doing some uhhhh pretty illegal shit
Trey: Now she’s on the news, on the run
Trey: All because I submitted some damning evidence
Trey: I didn’t even realize it was damning evidence
Trey: Just some stupid pills she gave me
Oriel: Oh yeah, I think I saw something about that on the news
Trey: Yeah, because of that there was a bust, they found loads of real evidence
Trey: I was always just so hung up on her
Trey: I can finally be at peace knowing I wasn’t crazy
Oriel: As in, you’ll finally let yourself date?
Trey: Maybe…
Trey: I just… I always thought I was the one in the wrong, too stuck up
Trey: Always caught in minor lies that were really just meaningless causing things to escalate
Trey: Turns out she was just gaslighting me and hiding WAY more than I thought


He begins to go on a tangent about all his failings as a man, which you’re quick to debunk mentally since he’s mostly in his handsome thick head all the time. It takes you a moment to process the implications of what he’s just told you.

WOAH WOAH WOAH, unholy fucking shit, does this mean you might have a shot with him? Seriously, after all these years? Okay, calm down, don’t let your smile show too much. He just got hit with a bomb and is recovering, don’t be the rebound girl. You want to be the one that stays, right don’t forget your objective.

You really don’t want to end up old and alone with just brothel visits to tide you over.

Maybe it’s even time you hire a part timer just so you can have some free time to date, you’ve mainly been keeping yourself busy to not think too deeply about things anyway. You notice out of the corner of your eye a, rather small skunk in a poncho heading towards the Inn. A new face? Guess you’ll be talking to them next. You look back to Trey, relief showering over him. You get the feeling he’s about to dip soon.

How do you respond to this info?
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No. 1024293 ID: 094652

Just keep asking about her work, since it's akin to arms-dealing and will probably get a lot of people killed. Your town needs to be informed.

The more he talks about this the easier it will be for him to get therapy.
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No. 1024295 ID: ce39da

Yeah, get his mind off the personal aspect of it while still making it clear we care about what he's saying: "Do you think we have anything to worry about, on that front? What about those past customers you mentioned?"

Then go greet the new kid.
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No. 1024307 ID: 51a7b0

Tell him he should talk to Cat about the pills, seeing as Trey worked on Cat through surgery, he needs to let Cat know about that whole power capsule thing even if he might not be awakened, plus it'll get Trey talking to Cat for once. Him and the other few people he worked on in town. The news did say anyone who was a client at that clinic needs to report to their local government office after all.

Either that, or we can offer to let Cat and Trey's other clients know about the power capsules for him at Will's party. that ought to get Trey interested in us! (I like this idea better)

Let him know to be careful, it's gonna rain tonight as you send him off.
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No. 1024312 ID: 96c896

>>1024291
Girl you gotta make sure nobody else snaps up that man! Someone with less scruples than you.
Ask him out on a date but schedule it ahead like, two or three weeks, because you want to make sure his head is clear. Is that enough time? Idk. That should be enough time to find someone to cover you, too.
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No. 1024415 ID: a21789

Ask Trey if he wants to go to the ruffled haunch with you tomorrow night... wait! I mean the friendly bean! Take it slow!
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No. 1024527 ID: afe7de
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> BARTENDING - TREY’S FINAL THOUGHTS
You're torn between being absolutely shameless and asking him out immediately, and finding out the more pragmatic and pressing question. Should you be worried? Should the town be worried? It’s a tough call, choosing between the two. But you know he’ll be back, and doubt he’ll get swept up in just a day. He’s been too… too… inhumanly patient. So you decide to go for the pragmatic with your final questions.

Oriel: Should we be worried?
Oriel: They said something about them being sold to terrorists after all.
Oriel: And what about her past customers, there is that RUMOR after all
Trey: What? Something about Cat being able to scan others?
Trey: That power’s pretty innocuous.
Oriel: Maybe we get him to inform the government.


The two of you look at each other for a long and pregnant moment. A few seconds pass and you both burst out into laughter. Like the government or heroes league would actually fix the problem.

Trey: Phew, Oriel you’ve got jokes today, good ones too.
Oriel: Years of practice, mah handsome friend.
Oriel: Ya going tuh that party tonight?
Trey: Hmmmmmmmmmm
Trey: Hmmmmmmmmmm
Oriel: Did ya not know?
Trey: No, Gruk invited me as his plus one.
Oriel: Might be best to let off some steam socially.
Trey: What about you? You’re a workaholic!
Oriel: Hmmmm I migh’ close up early
Oriel: Haven’t decided yet.
Trey: Well maybe I’ll see you there.


Wait, did HE just ask YOU out, you stand there, still as a mouse, cloth stuck in the mouth of the cup you were cleaning as he finishes his drink and lays a fat tip on the table. He gives you a wave and walks out. Yup, that was double the amount he needed to pay. Damn you love when a guy knows how to tip, you can practically feel your cheeks flushing. Unfortunately you’re not able to keep your focus on that anymore as that skunk walks in.
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AUTHORS NOTE: Thanks to Poltergeist Ethanoic Acid for making this cool fanart forever ago, now it shall be canon forever
The woman’s got a look of frustration on her face. She looks familiar, but you can’t quite place it with that poncho she’s wearing. You shrug off the feeling and welcome her in. She glares at you and heads over to the table, slamming it before seating herself.

Skunk: Cola and Rum, lots of Rum.

You squint your eyes at her and lean over the table, putting a hand on your hip and cocking your waist. Is this bitch gonna be trouble?

Oriel: Right away miss… What’s yer name?
Kel: Just call me Kel
Oriel: Kel… alright, if there's a reason you slammed my table, I’d like to hear it.


You hand her the drink and she downs half of it before setting it aside. She can’t look you in the eye. The edge seems to have fallen off slightly as she tasted the liquor.

Kel: Just… messed up a job interview…
Kel: Actually, no.
Kel: I didn’t mess it up!
Kel: That freaking elf!
Oriel: Iraphena?
Kel: I uh, no, I think it was Sunshine or something
Kel: Interrupted the whole meeting and-
Kel: I don’t want to go back to the CITY.


Your stern gaze softens a bit. She was just frustrated for a moment. You get kin like this all the time. All bark, no bite. Though you wonder what she was applying for. The TOWN GUARD position? That’d make her an Awakened of some kind. Maybe she’s applying to work at the LYST-Y-MART. You eye her over once, she looks like she has a story to tell, and you’re gonna squeeze it out of her.

A. What happened at that job interview?
- Get her side of the story
B. Do you have any bartending experience?
- Mention you’re looking for a part timer
C. You’re not into humans are you?
- if at least 2 people suggest this it WILL happen in addition to the other suggestion
D. Get her drunk
- It seems like she wants it, and you can get her to loosen her lips significantly more
E. Other
- Talk about something else
- Or talk to someone else
- Wood seems to be watching your interaction

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No. 1024530 ID: 96c896

>>1024528
A. Let her vent.
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No. 1024531 ID: 629f2e

A and D, Ask about the job interview. You're more likely to make the right choice if you get a more full picture of what actually happened. Besides, it's in the nature of job interviews that if there are multiple entries for one slot, the better person for the role should probably get it. It'll be interesting to know if Kel was the best fit, but was sabotaged to appear otherwise, or if she's just bitter that a better candidate was present.

You can give her a few more drinks to loosen her lips and get a more honest take on what actually happened out of her. If she's looking for work, and she seems capable, you can let her know that you're looking to hire.

Don't do C. C is terrible.
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No. 1024532 ID: ce39da

A, leading into B. You get the feeling she'll need no help with D.
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No. 1024533 ID: c92a02

C.
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No. 1024600 ID: 20f5d3

>>1024532
This. A and trying to follow into B.
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No. 1024626 ID: e51896

[edited some things]

A mainly. Let her complain first before we do anything.

offering to give her a job later as a bartender seems like a good idea to keep her in town a bit longer so that Willamina and Sunshine could recruit her into dungeon exploring later, but lets keep her options open as well, there are other job opportunities at Lyst after all.

for example, let her know if it's a job she wants here, there are actually plenty, such as that one dish washing job at the Friendly Bean, a maid job at the Ruffled Haunch, and you are thinking about hiring an assistant for bartending.

we could later let her know she can rent a room at the inn for 13 BUX a night until she figures things out here on what she wants to do with her life and sleep on your offer. (offering her bartending job or letting her know there are other jobs are a good way to persuade her in to stay in Lyst awhile longer in case Sunshine still wants to recruit her for dungeon exploration later.)
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No. 1024627 ID: e51896

Actually, also D. Give her a little more. We probably wont get the full story if she paints herself as the one not at fault. The extra drinks might help her reveal things she may have messed up in.
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No. 1024653 ID: ae138d

C and D!
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No. 1024662 ID: 4f05e0

D. Get skunk drunk
Against C, but it looks like two people voted C.
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No. 1024774 ID: 0838d6
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> BARTENDING - KEL'S TALE
The idea of bein a catty bitch towards this young woman occurs to you. You COULD be a bit petty and get to know her preferences, just to make sure she won't steal Trey from you. But your better judgment prevails and you hold back, instead encouraging her to spill the beans on what might be an amazing chili of a story. She downs the drink again and slides the glass towards you, you pour her a slightly weaker drink. You want to get her drunk, yes, but not TOO drunk, you know this song and dance. You've got to get a measure of this woman's tolerance.

Oriel: So why don't ya tell me what happened.
Oriel: Kin like tuh get stuff off their chest here.


You gregariously heave your furred chest in her direction, your vest flopping with the motion. It seems to have alighted her attention a smidge.

Kel: W-w-well, it was for the position of TOWN GUARD.
Kel: Everything was going f-f-fine, I-I-I mean, I was a long shot hire anyway
Kel: A friend recommended me, but how was I supposed to compete with SHOCKER
Kel: Then another pro shows up with this purple haired elf g-g-guy
Kel: And he just breaks us all down like it's nothing


She seems to have some sort of stutter or lisp, you hadn't noticed before, maybe the anger plowed through her typical nervousness. Perhaps she's lacking in the self confidence department? Now you're kind of glad you weren't catty, it'd probably break the poor woman.
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> BARTENDING - JOBS
Kel: I-I-I would have liked to compete on my own merit.
Oriel: Sometimes the world's unfair to us Kin.
Kel: Y-Y-Yeah, I probably would have f-f-f-
Oriel: Or! Maybe you would have done better and were thrown off your game
Oriel: No use focusing on the what ifs, did they pick somekin or?
Kel: Y-Y-Yes, well, I don't know
Kel: She dismissed me and the conspiracy n-n-nut
Kel: And kept S-S-SHOCKER in the room, so I assume he was hired
Kel: Honestly I don't get why we need an Awakened on staff here, this is a peaceful lil town
Kel: Maybe I should just get a job here, or maybe wander a bit…
Oriel: Well a busty lil rabbit told me there might be openings in various places
Oriel: The POLICE STATION may be hiring soon
Oriel: So might the POST OFFICE
Oriel: And I think the Ruffled Haunch needs a MAID
Oriel: And I'm hirin' too
Kel: What w-w-was that?
Oriel: Oh, rooms are 13 BUX a night, if you wanna crash and think about it.


The alcohol seems to be taking effect, she's not DRUNK yet, but she's certainly feeling the effects of the liquor. A bit between tipsy and drunk you'd say. Though it’s a little embarrassing to be hiring help, you do take PRIDE in what you do. But your PRIDE isn’t shit in front of the existential threat that is loneliness. Your CAT LIKE SENSES also give you a tingling feeling that it’s nearing that time. You look at the clock, yup, ADRI should be stoppin by in a bit to do her rounds. Kel continues to ramble on about random things in her life, but you don’t get anything that much juicer than this out of her.
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> BARTENDING - WEAKNESS
You tell yourself you’ve stopped smoking, but you just can’t quite kick the habit. Typically you chat with her about random things and absorb it secondhand just to kill the cravings. It doesn't work, and you usually break, taking a puff or seven before handing it back.

To get your mind off of the thought you take a glance around the room. The place has filled up to about the peak. Pick 2 with your favored one being first. Winner gets the honor of having a conversation with you.

A. Kel
- There’s gotta be some more juicy goss you can get out of her, but what?
- Maybe bartending can help her break out of her nervous shell

B. Peanut
- Looks like he’s finishing sketching something
- He might be a good candidate for a bartender
- Learn more about how he hates his job

C. Wood
- The plant is typing furiously
- No doubt compiling some sort of report over the conversation he overheard
- You could get him to exaggerate the story, or maybe minimize the impact it will have
- You would not trust this man with this job if he paid you to do it.

D. Cannie and Iraphena
- They’re both chewing on some food and look bitter
- You don’t really like Iraphena
- Cannie’s cool though
- She might make for a good bartender

E. Xana
- She’s drinking a massive boozy slushie
- Seriously how can she have that much sugar and such a good body
- She won’t take the job, she likes the freedom of her other work so much more

F. Other
- Someone walks into the bar, who is it?
- You can use this to skip to Adriana’s appearance which will end Oriel’s POV


And as a bonus, you can suggest what they talk about!
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No. 1024784 ID: e51896

C. Mainly Wood as my first choice, gotta do some damage control on this situation if we dont want to scare this skunk out of town and help her get a job here. Minimize the impact.

As for what they talk about, in addition to minimizing the impact of his story, talk about the animals catching on fire, maybe learn about forest girl in the process. Get him to focus on the animal story more than Kel as the fire incidents could be more serious to people's safety

Might think of the second person later. But mainly wood
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No. 1024790 ID: 629f2e

I don't wanna offer Cannie the job, because she's stinky, but I would like to talk to her and Iraphena most of all. Would love to hear what's got them down in such a bad mood. Personally, I'd also love to hear what Cannie's thoughts on Cat have settled at after her blowup the other day. She still being a butt about all that?

Probably. Yeah, she probably is.

Otherwise, we could talk to Kel more and see if she's interested in working for us. We could also try to recommend her to the hiring at the police station, it's a reasonable jump from the original job she was aiming for of town guard. Unfortunately, it's a bit too reasonable of a jump, which means she'd probably end up right back here after Adriana has to choose between her and Mr. 100% Catch Rate. Making this my sub-option, as we could always bring it up in the morning if Kel ends up staying the night here.

THEN AGAIN! If we just say nothing to Kel, she'll probably also reach the same conclusion and try to get a job at the police station in the morning. If she gets rejected, that could be a good opportunity for Cat's crew to pick her up. Andrea does work for the station, they've got an in with her. Changing my vote, let's not screw with that.

(Also, Peanut should totally get the job if Kel doesn't apply, plz let birb be happy. Bobby Slurps can run the LYST-Y-MART just fine.)

Alright, my second pick is Xana then. Ask her how things are going, how she keeps her figure, if she's seen anything interesting, etc. Honestly, I just want an excuse to see hot unicorn at least one more time.
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No. 1024792 ID: c92a02

D, E.
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No. 1024855 ID: ce39da

>>1024790
Yeah, probably still hostile towards Cat, but at least she's likely calmed down enough to explain what's wrong and how she feels about it without getting too vindictive. Primary D. Maybe gauge her aptitude for bartending in the meantime.

Meanwhile: Secondary C, focusing on minimizing and info-gathering. It is unusual to see him on this day of the week. Did he hit a big lead? In the meantime, if he's doing anything with what he just overheard, you get the feeling it would be better for Kel, Shocker, and the town if he downplayed the info a bit. (Huh, does he know something about Kel, come to think of it?)
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No. 1024878 ID: 8483cf

B and D!
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No. 1024882 ID: 58c938

D. Topic is about Oriel's friend Isabella. (Also, what is Oriel's relationship to Isabella? They must be good friends considering Oriel gives anyone who mentions that Isabella sent them gets a discount)
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> THOUGHTS - ISABELLA
You're debating who to go to when you take a brief moment of recollection to think about Isabella. She's a sweet kid, working hard in the big city and never forgetting to visit her family. Nicky always has nice things to say about her. Of course that's just what the public knows, and what you've agreed to spin to the public for the most part.

In reality, you know that she's the gossipist bitch known to kin across the world. You've seriously got no idea where she gets her intel from but it's always 100% accurate. You can be sitting there, having a conversation and she'll suddenly bring up something happening across the town that you'll only confirm later was happening WHILE SHE WAS IN FRONT OF YOU. She's gotta be getting some intel from Iraphena or something.

You've got suspicions that she's Awakened too, but she keeps that under wraps. Though she does seem to have a bit of a bite to her. Tends to happen when someone acts too sweet like she does, at least in your opinion. But no kin is without their flaws.

Speaking of, you haven’t seen her for a hot minute. Last you heard she ran through the town CRYING all the way home. You shrug off the thought for now, hoping to get the full story later and head towards your designated targets, Cannie and Miss Iraphena.
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No. 1025023 ID: 0838d6
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> BARTENDING - THE BARK AND THE BITE
Iraphena's been glancing at you occasionally, you guess she already knew that you were heading their way. You even catch an eye roll from her. She KNOWS you caught it, at least you think so. You do your best not to wrinkle your nose at her as you stride over, swaying your hips casually. You open your mouth to talk but Iraphena cuts you off.

Iraphena: She'll have another, thanks.
Cannie: I can-
Iraphena: Yes I know you can order for yourself.
Iraphena: Just…


She pinches her brow and lets out the most frustrated expression you've seen her wear in your life. Damn, someone actually got under her skin, was that even possible? You try not to let a smirk leak out from your maw.

Miss Iraphena: Ughhh, just say what you want to say.
Oriel: Someone get under yer skin lately?
Cannie: Her skin, my fur AND skin, yeah.
Oriel: Same person?
Miss Iraphena: In a matter of speaking, it's been a headache since HE arrived.


You do a quick mental calculation, the he has to be Cat, since they've likely not been able to interact with the guards.
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> BARTENDING - A BIT PUPSET
Oriel: Well Cat's been a sweetheart though?
Oriel: He's got a job in town, befriended... oh.
Oriel: Sometimes I forget that ya don't really like her.
Oriel: But why's that got you upset Cannie?
Oriel: Weren't you team Willamina too?
Oriel: Shouldn't you be happy she's Awakened and has a new friend?
Cannie: I. AM. HAPPY. FOR. HER.


She crushes her plastic cup, spilling the water inside before wiggling her hand to dry it off and continuing. Oh right, you forgot about the anger issues. Though that's nothing you can't have her work on on the job.

Cannie: Just not fond of his... attitude.
Miss Iraphena: You know it's not his attitude that's the problem.
Cannie: Oh really, that's not the problem?
Cannie: Blind encouragement for stupid shit isnt't something you'd consider an atittude problem?
Miss Iraphena: Correct, I'd consider it a mental deficiency.
Cannie: I'd normally be all about your semantics but could you just chill
Cannie: For once in your fucking life?

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> BARTENDING - THE CATALYST
This is... very out of character for both of them. They must be truly upset. You've never seen Cannie THIS MAD, well not in a while anyway. And Miss Iraphena never breaks her composure. You take a closer look and notice bags under her eyes. Looks like she hasn't gotten any sleep, neither of them have.

Oriel: Y'all want something to help you relax and sleep?
Oriel: The two of ya look like you could benefit from chilling for a bit.
Miss Iraphena: It's not that we lack the ability to sleep, thanks
Miss Iraphena: There are… extenuating circumstances.
Oriel: Involving... Cat? and I guess Isabella?
Oriel: Since she's not here.
Miss Iraphena: The woman finally connects the most obvious dots in the world
Miss Iraphena: Well fucking done.
Cannie: It's not obvious to everyone
Miss Iraphena: She's the most well informed of most of us.
Miss Iraphena: It should be.
Oriel: I've only heard she hasn't left her home in a bit.
Miss Iraphena: My home.
Miss Iraphena: He’s been the… CATALYST for lack of a better term
Miss Iraphena: For things I would rather not have liked to come into play
Cannie: Yeah and this bitch loves her games.


You only reaffirm that Miss Iraphena is a huge bitch from this conversation. That she’s even more rude when she’s in a bad mood. Doesen’t she know you’re not supposed to fuck with food service workers? At least Cannie’s biting back every now and again. You give a deep, long sigh as you contemplate their order.

A. Serve them some tea
- This will relax them a tad, but not by much
- They won’t be inebriated

B. Serve them some WEED infused fried chicken
- You got the hookup from Kazu
- This will relax them a LOT
- They love meat
- They will be high for some time

C. Serve them their favorite liquors
- They might like you a bit more
- But will remain stressed
- They will be drunk for some time

D. Fuck with their requests
- They’ve been rude and as a food service worker you could do something
- But what? Laxatives? Would that even work on Iraphena?
- You can also chose to do a combination of the above and this
- Depending on what you do this may have unintended consequences

E. Talk to someone else
- The same list as before applies
- Adriana will arrive after the next update

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No. 1025030 ID: 629f2e

D.

Guys, we have to fuck with them. This is the least consequential chance we're ever going to have to fuck with them, and they totally deserve it. You do not treat the people who deal with your food like shit, it is our civic duty to show them what happens when you fail to abide by this important principle. Oriel ain't gonna take this shit from anyone.

For Cannie, I say we pull the Howie Mandel from Little Monsters classic and serve her a nice refreshing glass of lemonade (it was AJ in the movie, I know). It's not alcoholic, but it is locally sourced and made of all natural ingredient :wink:.

You should probably also serve her that weed chicken to lessen the odds that Cannie straight up kills you for tricking her into drinking piss. And also just because she really needs to relax, we can help her while fucking with her.

For Iraphena, we can't do anything to her while her passive precognition is up. So let's do her a huge favor right now and dull the shit out of it by getting her sloshed. Honestly, this is another case where despite fucking with her, we'd actually be helping her out as well. We're just trading tips for personal satisfaction. Give her something heavy in alcohol.

As for how to prank her, messing with her food is probably off the table. You can only get one of them like that, not both. Once one starts shouting about drinking piss, the other isn't going to mindlessly down whatever you put in front of them. I say we go for an alternative classic and just make her sit in something.

Bump something off the bar onto her side (or if Oriel doubts she'd be polite enough to stand up and pick it up for her, then make up an alternative excuse to make her rise), and put something on her seat while she isn't looking. Best options would probably be either squeezing out a bottle of ketchup, or maybe some glue if you have some laying around (the difference is whether you want to laugh because she has a big stain on her butt or a big hole in her pants). With her perception presumably shit due to years of passive precognition, and those senses hopefully dulled, she may fall right into your trap.

This thread is almost over anyways, we may as well have some fun before it ends.

TL;DR: Give them what they need, rather than what they want; and give yourself what you want instead of what you need.
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No. 1025031 ID: a2493c

>>1025030
Nah. feeding someone piss is a terrible plan, We can do better than that. And why invite the wrath of a rich bitch who shows no qualms against being a rude-ass?

Nah, I'm all for plan Weed n' Feed.

B all the way.
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No. 1025032 ID: 93ba79

Nope, don't do D, don't.

I think B would be better. Let them chill. I'd say to confirm with them first, but with Iraphena this might be unnecessary.
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No. 1025033 ID: 96c896

>>1025027
B. Get these bitches to CHILL THE FUCK OUT.
No pranking, since Iraphena can see the future when Cat isn't directly involved.
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No. 1025040 ID: e8c736

>>1025030
Supporting D.

If B or C is selected, give Cannie less weed/drink than Iraphena.
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No. 1025053 ID: 094652

B, they're clearly on the verge of a mental breakdown and you can't accept that.
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No. 1025059 ID: e8c736

Just want to add something for whatever suggestion we choose: keep the topic off of Cat. Change the subject to something else

Instead, we should help Iraphena with the Isabella problem by suggesting she tell Isabella to take a vacation out of town to a beach party to forget about things, you hear going at night is pretty chill and should probably calm her down and get her out of everyone's mind... i mean get her mind clear. She might even make a new elf friend there!

Iraphena already knows you going to say that tho, so instead, say "you already know what I'm going to suggest, so think it over."
...

As for Cannie, ask about the fight she got in a few days ago... no not the one she lost with Cat, but the other one she had on the same day! (I think she was too tuckered out to fight Cat successfully because she got in a different fight. I wanna know what that is about)
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No. 1025075 ID: 8483cf

>>1025030
D: Seconding the vote for pranking via all natural wellsprings. This is the universal law of "do not treat waitstaff poorly." We're not doing anything wrong, we're just bringing balance to the force.

This'll go over a lot better if we give them some good weed chicken. Everything's funny when you're the right kind of high.
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No. 1025095 ID: 887fb3

Please no piss. B
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No. 1025099 ID: 97276c

Do NOT literally piss off Cannie, or Iraphena. Go with plan B, what they do when high will be repayment enough.
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No. 1025101 ID: a69639

B. Leave piss out of this.
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No. 1025213 ID: afe7de
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1025213

> BARTENDING - PROFESSIONALISM
There is a brief flicker of a moment where you think to yourself… Should you just piss in half of a cup of lemonade and serve it to Cannie? You doubt she’d notice given how she smokes all the time and her sense of taste would be dulled. But you shake your head, dismissing the notion, you’re a professional woman and it takes more than two ladies being rude to you to break that.

It’s strange, but the moment you internally decide to not do this, you see Miss Iraphena frown and click her tongue.

Miss Iraphena: Dammit, maybe I didn’t go hard enough…
Oriel: Hmm? You say something shuga’?
Miss Iraphena: No, nothing…
Oriel: Well, I’m going to get you some food, maybe calm you both down
Cannie: Ooooh, get us both the infused chicken then
Miss Iraphena: SIGH...


Is that… Disappointment you hear coming from her? Whatever. You head back to the kitchen and fry up some of the chicken you marinated. It’s guaranteed to get them to mellow out and provide a nice body high, you made sure Kazu got the right strain this time. You also make a small piece for yourself, just a little, because it tastes freaking amazing. You garnish the freshly fried chicken with spices and seasonings before putting it in front of the duo. They dig in with wild abandon and shut their traps to enjoy it. Hopefully they’ll be relaxed enough tonight.

Oriel: Oh, and another thing, maybe you could go on a small VACATION
Oriel: A travel agent told me about this secluded beach up north,
Oriel: Maybe you could take Isabella there
Cannie: Hmm, that sounds like a good idea
Iraphena: I’ll tell her
Cannie: Thanks.

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No. 1025214 ID: afe7de
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1025214

> BREAK TIME - ADRIANA
The two women then promptly leave, only giving the bare minimum on their tips upon your final examination. You are at least relieved that Miss Iraphena tipped this time. She’s loaded, what’s she even penny pinching for? Is it to get a rise out of you? Fucking bitch. You sigh again. And look at the clock. It’s that time again.

You nod to the patrons, an agreed upon arrangement. Agleos watches the place, Peanut watches the incoming customers, and you get your 20 minute break. You head outside and smell the lush pines and that hint of nicotine. It gets stronger with every passing moment and you don’t even need to look to your left to see an already approaching Adriana. You let out another sigh.

Adriana: You look like you need a smoke.
Oriel: More than most days, but… I shouldn’t…
Adriana: Hey, I’m just callin em as I’m seein em.


You take a good look at her, her eyeshadow is thick as usual. It’s the only thing she truly puts effort into in her appearance. Goddess you miss being young and able to pull off stunts like this.

Oriel: So what’s new with you?
Adriana: Eh, just paperwork
Adriana: Got the town guard stuff coming in
Adriana: Andrea’s using her vacation time like a fuckin’ miracle or something
Adriana: Had a little fight over the whole thing.
Oriel: Yeah you mentioned that, who's gonna replace her?
Adriana: Thought it’d be some big city schmuck getting demoted
Adriana: Turns out we got a qualified applicant today that’s unrelated
Adriana: Failure from the guard applications
Adriana: I think he will do a good job
Oriel: Shucks, so the skunk didn’t make it in time?
Adriana: Nope, he already signed the paperwork and everything
Adriana: Came prepared with a recommendation from the Donjon Precinct and everything
Oriel: That girl’s had a bad string of luck
Adriana: Eh, not my problem.

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No. 1025215 ID: afe7de
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1025215

> BREAK TIME - ADDICTION
You’re at your wits end, you need to smoke and you need it badly. Adriana’s got the box out, like she knows. It’s teasing you, taunting you endlessly. But you know if you go for it this time, you’re likely just going to pick up the habit again. And would that really be so bad? To get that sweet stress relief in the form of tobacco and nicotine? To chain smoke like the old days and relive those vestiges of youth? Medical science has advanced significantly after all, so the risk of cancer is significantly lower than before the Awakenings happened. Maybe you should stop your moral grandstanding and just accept it. That you’re weak and that you need this, there’s nothing wrong with admitting to weakness.

It’s just a part of life, someone else can be strong for you.

A. Start smoking again
- You’ll start smoking cigarettes again and be less stressed
- You can discuss up to 3 topics

B. Only take a puff or 7
- The cravings will continue
- You can discuss 1 topic

C. Quit smoking entirely
- You will be more stressed than before
- You won’t be able to focus on a topic


And what do the two of you talk about?

1. The animal fires
- See if there have been any updates
2. The forest thief
- See if there have been any updates
3. Andrea
- Where exactly is she going?
- You will undoubtedly also hear some lovely sibling drama

4. Girl Talk
- Talk about romantic interests
5. Talk about your family
- You recently got a stressful few messages and want to vent
- Learn more about Adriana’s sister

6. Talk about Isabella’s recommendations
- Talk about folks that came to visit you specifically because Isabella recommended them
- You’ll find out more about specific townsfolk

7. Whine about how busy you are
- Talk about how you want to hire someone
- You’ll feel better
- You will automatically do this if you refuse to smoke

8. Other
- Come up with another topic of discussion


AUTHORS NOTE: Next update is the last of Oriel’s segment and we’ll be moving to the final segment of the thread, so pick what you think would be the most fun!
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No. 1025216 ID: c92a02

When in doubt, C.
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No. 1025219 ID: e51896

A
2, 1, 5

Trey was seen smoking. We'll have a hard time quitting if we date him
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No. 1025221 ID: 96c896

A. Trey smokes so you're gonna wind up caving anyway. If he wants to quit you can both quit together and bond over it!

2, 4, 6.
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No. 1025223 ID: 629f2e

A: 1, 4, and 6. Like others said, Trey smokes. If Oriel's gonna quit, she'll have to do it with him if they're gonna date.
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No. 1025227 ID: 094652

C
2, 3, 8 (You want to plow Adriana right now)
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No. 1025236 ID: ce39da

C. Not because of the moral high-ground or long-term health problems, but simply because it's been proven that a long-term habit just doesn't work after the first puff or two. Soon, you'd need a cigarette just to return to baseline normal; it's a net loss no matter how you slice it.

"I appreciate the thought, Andrea, and if it was weed offered after hours, I'd take it in a heartbeat. But I'm seriously trying to show nicotine the door, here."

(And if A gets picked instead: 2, 5, and 3, in that order.)
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No. 1025244 ID: 4275d4

C
While smoking would relieve stress, it's horrible in the long term. There is the fact of the apocalypse making it so there is no long term but that just makes it worse. If she starts smoking now she''l be even more stressed when it's literally impossible to get more cigarettes.
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No. 1025262 ID: 342607

Consider this: after seeing people out and giving whoever wants to stay a room and closing early tonight, try giving your old partner Nico a call, see if he wants to move to Lyst and be your bartending assistant again like old times.
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No. 1025329 ID: afe7de
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1025329

> BREAK TIME - MELTDOWN
You're torn. You're ever so torn. Your body aches and your fingers curl towards the cigarettes. No, you have to stop, this constant flirting with them needs to stop. You may even want, or need them right now but you can't let this continue for much longer. The reasons to smoke just continue to endlessly pile up in front of you.

> Trey's smoking will make things hard for you if you quit.
> Your friendships might get a little tougher to maintain as you try to distance yourself from this.
> That hot smoking demon math mommy on the TV will be sad.

But even with all of that, and the numerous other infinitesimal reasons that infest your brain like a rot, you can't bring yourself to do it. And it practically tears you apart inside. You start crying, hard. Adriana looks incredibly concerned, drops her smoke and puts an arm around you.

Adriana: Woah there kitten it's okay
Adriana: Shh, shh, there there
Adriana: What happened?
Oriel: I-i-i I just. I can't smoke again.
Adriana: Now I KNOW this isn't just about smoking
Oriel: I...
Oriel: Trey's considering dating again
Adriana: Isn't- Shouldn't- that... be... good?
Oriel: And it just.
Oriel: I was so close to quitting and I KNOW I'll get back on
Oriel: And my fucking family has been at it again
Oriel: Siphoning all of my excess cash in payments towards this place
Oriel: Claiming they're owed it since they let me have the place
Oriel: It's MINE. I put in the effort, not THEM!
Oriel: And then these fucking bitches today
Oriel: I nearly snapped and served them piss with how shitty they were
Adriana: As an officer of the law I cannot condone that behavior.
Adriana: But as a friend I probably would laugh my ass off after hearing the story.
Oriel: And it's just... I have no free time and I have no one and I know
Oriel: I know, if I don't do something I'll be a failure
Oriel: Maybe for all of my life like they always said I would be.


Adriana pats you on your back as you unload all of your pent up emotions. Your face is covered in Mucus and tears and you're making an ugly mess of mascara and fluids all over Adriana's shirt. The tears you shed right now are ugly and raw. But the look on Adriana isn't one of judgment, but of concern. She pauses, her expression flickering between disgust and confusion. And you’re looking entirely too into her expressions and feel like you just fucked up one of the few genuine friendships you might have believed you had.
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No. 1025330 ID: afe7de
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1025330

> BREAK TIME - COMFORT
Adriana: I… I’m bad at this but
Adriana: You’re not a failure.
Adriana: Your efforts have not been wasted
Adriana: And hearing that those manipulative cunts are doing this to you hurts
Adriana: You don’t have to shoulder this all on your own
Oriel: But-but-b-b-
Adriana: No, you don’t, and you’re not alone.
Adriana: A lot of kin in the town really do care about you,
Adriana: But there’s one thing you were right about


There it is, the moment it all comes crashing down.

Adriana: You DON’T make nearly enough time for yourself.
Adriana: You practice no self care and try to offload your emotional load by working
Adriana: It’s not healthy, just like my fucking sister. SIGH You need a break.
Oriel: But… The payments, I won’t be able to keep this place.
Adriana: Do you really need this place to be happy?
Oriel: I-I-I I NEED it, I need something that’s mine.
Adriana: Not under your families thumb you don’t
Adriana: C’mon, let’s close up for the night.
Oriel: B-b-but
Adriana: No buts, you’re a wreck, we’re going to have a talk with Nicky
Adriana: And I’M going to pull some strings for YOU today.
Adriana: We’ve known each other for more than 10 years, and you’ve never asked for help once
Adriana: This is as big of a cry for help as I could see.
Adriana: And I’ll help keep you on the straight and narrow for smokes okay
Adriana: I’m sorry I took… this all for granted okay.


Everything begins to blur at this point. You were only able to catch the main details of the rest of the conversation. It’s only now that you really understand just how exhausted you are. Time passes at an unrecognizable pace, kin walk in and out of where you are and before you know it it’s dark out. Realization hits you and you notice that you’re crashing on Adriana’s couch. You look outside the window and see a rather bright light, almost like fireworks, but you think nothing of it as you do the thing that feels right in the moment, you pass out, emotionally and physically exhausted.

Why does the world have to be so hard on kin like you?
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No. 1025332 ID: afe7de
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1025332

...
Tonight feels a bit ominous
...
Yeah, it's probably my imagination
...
But I'll watch, just in case
...
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No. 1025333 ID: afe7de
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1025333

> THE CATALYST - REFLECTIONS
Your name is Cat, and you’re feeling better than you normally do. You’ve made some good friends, accidentally revived your brother, and have the inklings of the beginnings of some sort of PLAN set in place for how you’re going to help people not die!

You look at yourself in the mirror, bow tie, check. Vest, Check. Tattoos prominently visible, check. Dinky hat… check? You take a deep breath and realize the room smells like PINK. Probably Willamina’s soap or something, you take a deeper breath, reveling in it for a moment.

Willamina: Hurry uuuuuuup
Willamina: I’ll leave without you ya know!
You: COOOMING
Willamina: Hey, not without me you’re not!


You let out a chuckle. Just a brief jaunt over to the Rec center where Gena’s hosting the party and you’ll be able to let loose, have a drink, and try not to think about everything that’s been stressing you. You pop out of the bathroom and there she is, wearing a scarf and a modestly revealing black dress. It flatters her figure. You look around, but you don’t see Sunshine anywhere.

You: Where’d the fairy go?
Willamina: Said he was going to talk to Kelsey
You: Couldn't… he just do that at the party?
Willamina: Shrugs
You: Pff, you picking up Rudy quirks?
Willamina: Just that one.


The two of you begin your walk to the Rec center.
Who do you bump into on your way there?

A. Maple and a short woman with huge bushy hair
- Maple seems to be gesticulating wildly at her
- The young woman looks absolutely rapt with attention
- You think you see some twigs and branches in the short one’s hair

B. Cannie and Iraphena
- They’re both giggling and sitting on Cannie’s Porch
C. Trey and Peanut
- They’re both walking in the same direction but are keeping an arms length from each other.
D. Other
- Pick a pair of characters from the cast to be seen walking together

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No. 1025335 ID: 8483cf

B, and we have a sudden urge to start drawing foxgirls with polka dotted hair bows.
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No. 1025336 ID: 96c896

>>1025333
A for fuck's sake let us finally meet this woman.
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No. 1025338 ID: 629f2e

Maple, I love you, and I swear that unless it will literally get someone killed I will pick you next time you are offered, but I gotta go with B here. This is the reunion none of these characters want, but absolutely needs to happen.

Hey, maybe she's heading to the party and we'll see them there. The same could be true of the two bitches, but let's not make ourselves look bad by getting into a fight with them in front of everybody. Unless we're going to kick their asses in front of everybody, because then we look cool.
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No. 1025339 ID: 01e8ff

D Krasla (Iraphena's slave) with someone from the Ruffled Haunch (laverne maybe)
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No. 1025341 ID: c92a02

B, not A.
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No. 1025344 ID: ce39da

Yeah, B seems like the play here.
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No. 1025348 ID: 96c896

WHY would Cat want to talk to Cannie right now? It hasn't been long enough.
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No. 1025349 ID: 094652

>>1025339
This, but Krasla is busy holding one of the local (and sapient) forest creatures.
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No. 1025350 ID: 1c0351

B. Lets get shit flinging.
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No. 1025526 ID: afe7de
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1025526

You walk and talk about random things. Something about a TV show, another thing about how Gena’s OnlyFaunus work is going. It’s nice, it’s simple. Your train of thought is immediately broken by the sound of giggling as you walk by a familiar house. It’s the Dalton home, and on the porch is Cannie and Iraphena. They’re both playfully shoving each other and laughing about something. You see about five bags of opened chips strewn about near them as they munch down on them. A knot begins to form in your stomach as you look in their direction.

There’s a hitch in your step. Maybe they haven’t spotted you and Willamina. You’re not in the mood to deal with Cannie, not after the other night. You start thinking about literally anything other than them. You think of giant breasts, you think of a short kid you saw wearing a similar outfit to your own in a dream, and then you think of a fox girl in a polka dotted hair bow. You have the urge to draw her, and like that, you’re distracted.

Willamina: Hey uh, You OKAY there?

And it was broken all too soon. You sigh, gesturing towards the two and she nods.

Willamina: We could just cross the STREET, ya know.
You: No… we should probably get this out of the way now right?
Willamina: You’ll be in a shit MOOD for the rest of the day though…

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No. 1025527 ID: afe7de
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1025527

Willamina is giving you an out, you don’t HAVE to do this, you could just skip on by, and ignore the gnawing feeling inside of you. But you know they’re just going to come to the party later, and then someone might make a scene when everyone’s having fun.

A. Listen to Willamina
- Just cross the street and leave
- Maybe they just won’t show up at the party
- They look like they’re having fun

B. Let Willamina Take the lead
- Maybe she has something planned
- She’ll probably just invite them to the party
- Feel free to also suggest other things for her to say

C. Let out your frustrations
- Shit talk them as you walk by
- Willamina would LOVE to do this
- You have to suggest what you say if you pick this

D. Other
- You do something else or something else happens

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No. 1025528 ID: 8483cf

B. Let's let Willamina lead on this one.
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No. 1025533 ID: e51896

(edited)

C: the way to do it: Challenge Cannie to a REMATCH. Should let you two get your frustrations out. You might lose badly, but she's high which could give you an advantage. you got Willamina's healing artifact if it goes TOO badly after the fight. Overall, if you can't handle Cannie, win or lose, you won't be able to handle the dungeon. Might up her respect of you if you initiate the challenge tho. Part of the reason why she hates Cat is she percieves him as weak mentally and physically, and had nothing to fight for. We now have something to fight for:

Tell her what your GOAL is: to help who you can because it’s the right thing to do

Tell her what your DRIVE is: Your Companions

Afterwards, yeah, bring them to the party. I know Cat and Cannie hate each other, but I’d rather not have them as enemies if at all possible during our vacation, and maybe they can see Cat’s better traits in this party than what they perceived as bad the previous times they saw us. After all, we had a hint something ominous was going to happen here >>1025332

it might be best to try to settle some differences during the party, (even if it’s not likely) and have a powerful elf and wolf monkey girl with us to protect the party if the ominous thing happens even if they still hate us during the party, and hopefully fight against a common enemy if that is the ominous thing that is going to happen tonight.

If Iraphena doesn’t want to go, just use one of your favors to get her to come, because that would be funny regardless. And Willamina is Cannie’s adopted sister after all. She shouldn’t have to stay behind just because Cat is there. She should be there for her friend’s sake
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No. 1025536 ID: c92a02

C. Might as well do it while they're in a receptive mood. Hey Cannie, why do you have to lash out at people trying to help? And Iraphena, if it's the end of the world, why worry so much?
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No. 1025541 ID: 629f2e

C/D, Y'know what, fuck it. Cannie's a bitch, and while Iraphena is amicable to you our of paranoia she's not really that much better. It's good to stay civil, but nobody can hold it against you if you're not ready for that with Cannie after last time. You'll make peace with her either when you are ready to do so, or when she at least tries to resemble a person who is not a complete bitch.

Crush up some Sweets into your water bottle, and blast them with sugar water as you go by (aim for Cannie, if Iraphena gets splashed that's a casualty of war). If Willamina is a pal, as you know she is, she will hit 'em with a chill as you keep on going. Blow off any complaints they lob your way, and shit-talk until you're out of earshot. Your parting gift will be the bugs that bother them the rest of the night due to the sugar bath.

This is not a mature way to deal with your problems, but sometimes you just gotta call someone a bitch and ruin their night. It's therapeutic.

Final note: If you do get into an extended conversation, don't feel like you have to justify yourself. You don't have to prove to Cannie that "no really, I'm not weak, I can totally save the world" she's not worth it. Just return whatever they lob your way. If Cannie's a bitch, treat her like one; but if by some miracle she keeps her cool and acts mature, then respond in kind.
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No. 1025545 ID: 8801d3

B. Lets be the bigger person here and let Willamina handle it. She can tell them they might have gotten off on the wrong foot with Cat, and maybe they should come to the party to get to know him.

If C is chosen, lets not be too immature or prank them. Remember that Cannie knows our true power, and she might start blabbing about our secret if we burn bridges further with her.
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No. 1025613 ID: e51896

>>1025533
A quick fix in my rematch idea, I remember that Lyst has a fight club every Wednesday. So if rematch can't happen tonight since we have a party real soon, we could instead challenge Cannie for a rematch and schedule it with her on Wednesday during the fight club activity. She might not be high during that time to put her at a disadvantage, but it would give Cat more time to prepare, and there could be witnesses that could see to it to make sure that Cannie doesn't go overboard with her hatred of Cat and rip his limbs out or something during the club activity.
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No. 1025627 ID: 34dfce

>>1025527
C. just look over at Iraphina and fail to contain a burst of laughter at the sight of her face covered in shit(in contrast to her normal holier than thou immaculate self). Then let Willamina take the lead with the first strike.
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No. 1025637 ID: 3381c8

>>1025627
This. But also, with you being a blindspot to her powers, secretly take a quick pic of Iraphena with crumbs on her on your phone while she doesn't notice you
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No. 1025659 ID: 96c896

B because nobody has the balls to back up their C choices with decent trash talk.
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No. 1025681 ID: afe7de
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1025681

You decide that you NEED to say something, even if it causes a scene, because you’re sick of this knot in your stomach. You don’t need to be liked by everyone, heaven, you don’t even need to be liked by them. But you can’t just stand back all the time. You vibrate with anxiety as you mull over what to say.

You dive deep into the recesses of your mind, to old memories with your dysphoria pre-transition. To just the intensity and heat that kin you knew could spew. Your blossoming HOPE urges you. The first thing you do is snap a photo, they don’t seem to notice or care, Miss Iraphena and Cannie all covered in crumbs and bags. No, they wouldn’t care, that’s a step too far in the past, too grade school.

You get ideas of pranks or violence but you’re not in the mood, you could spritz them with sugar water as you run by, but you imagine getting sugar out of fur is a nightmare. Wait weren’t you supposed to be being mean? Think Cat, Think. And then you’ve got it.

You: Hey Cannie
Cannie: MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH
Cannie: Wut?
You: So are you like constantly in heat?
Cannie: ???
You: I mean it’d explain your anger issues and need to lash out at others.
Willamina: OOOOOH


There’s a twitch in her expression as her nose wrinkles and she looks at you, squinting her eyes.

Cannie: So the pencil dicked baby wants to sass me huh?
Miss Iraphena: PFFFF
Willamina: At least he’s good in bed, unlike someone

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No. 1025682 ID: afe7de
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1025682

The two of them flinch at that with exaggerated gestures. You quirk an eyebrow at the topic, and their motions. You guess they’re high or drunk or something. Iraphena keeps giggling but doesen’t really join the conversation, yep, they’re high.

Willamina: Let’s just cut to the chase here
Willamina: I don’t CARE if you don’t like each other
Willamina: And I love you Cannie even if you are being an ASS right now


Cannie mumbles something you can’t make out.

Willamina: But if you come to the party, leave your beef at the door
Cannie: But my jerky…
Willamina: Metaphorical beef!


You see her give you an eye roll. You’ve got a lot you could say, but this went over better than you expected. You could defend yourself, but why bother, she’s got her feelings on the matter, and you’ve got yours. If she wants to mend the bridge, it’s on her, not on you. You tuck your hands into your vest pockets and keep walking. Willamina Catches up to you and after a moment of silence you speak.

You: Felt good to at least get the last word in
Willamina: You do know Canites don’t actually go in heat right?
You: What? Oh, yeah, it was a just an insult cause part dog
You: I had to dig deep to some uhhh less than great days
You: Y’know, what would hurt my bro or me if I heard it since uh, canine ancestry
Willamina: Fair.


You approach the Rec center, it’s quiet, but you see twinkling lights inside. You take a step into the main room and think you see some goblin ears poking out of the desk, but they vanish quickly. You shrug and lead the way, this next part is a surprise for Willamina, but also she really wanted to do this anyway, so as you reach the gymnasium doors you bend over and point towards them.

You: Ladies first!
Willamina: Uh huh

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No. 1025683 ID: afe7de
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1025683

She rolls her eyes and opens the door. In front is what you can only describe as a large cake with a single candle on a table. Willamina steps forward and looks around, it’s a bit dark, and you can only make out some shadowy figures, but she approaches the candle.

You: Make a wish!
You: You already got one with the powers, but yknow, it’s ritual.


She mumbles something incoherent and the room goes dark. There’s silence for a moment and the lights brighten where a massive SURPRISE is shouted as a nearly nude Andrea garbed in nipple tassels, stockings, and gloves busts out of the cake, like that flavored drink mascot, LYLUK-AID MAN.

Willamina: AAAAAAAH
Andrea: OOOOH YEEEEE!
Andrea: I’ve always wanted to do that


Andrea is absolutely covered in cake particles, and this is only exacerbated by Willamina using her STORM powers to splat them farther, but this only seems to embolden the Rabbit and cause her tits to flop around wildly. A crowd of people now surround the two of you and Willamina looks genuinely surprised.

Gena: Listen, getting the cake in time was the hardest part okay

Gena appears and the party starts in full, there’s drinks, food, and a Kazu in a trenchcoat selling Weed. You see most of the kin you’ve met in town all gathered around, at first, welcoming Willamina, but then, mingling. Music starts to play and you notice that goblin from before at the DJ booth, but they’re too short to make out from here. You think other kin will be arriving to the party soon.

A. Talk to someone!
- Pick anyone from Lyst to chat with, it’s a party!
B. Go get a snack or drink!

- Every drink you get gets you drunker
- Being drunk means you’re having more fun!

C. Request a song
- Go up to that DJ and ask for some specific tunes
- Romantic music means people will be getting close and grinding
- Fast paced music means people will be dancing
- Other types of songs will have other effects

D. Head out to a table and chill
- Random kin will come to see you
E. Other
- Free suggestion time!

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No. 1025691 ID: c92a02

Romantic music. Drank. Talk to Mint. Drank. Get drunk. Drank.
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No. 1025693 ID: 8483cf

B. Drink drink drink!
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No. 1025694 ID: 629f2e

B and C, Get DRUNK and then tell the DJ to put on some fast EDM music so that Andrea can get those tassles twirling fast enough to make her fly (or fly off, either way it'll be cool to see).
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No. 1025706 ID: e51896

C: you request rock music. But OH NO! It's a song from your ex girlfriend! So you quickly ask to instead change it to that one song from that pop idol Deena, the poodlemoth! Much better! A song dissing the heroes league is always good.

Oh yeah, if we drink, dont get too drunk, gotta stay sober for some certain things just in case, especially early on.
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No. 1025716 ID: 1c0351

>>1025683
>canites
Hol up, so there are names for other races other than [animal]-kin? Why tf are humans the only weird ones? Why don't people call them bald-ape-kin or something?

C. Request some Future Funk disco music and pair off with Willamina and absolutely kill it dancing together like it is 1979.
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No. 1025850 ID: 0838d6
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1025850

> PARTY - MUSIC SELECTION: ROCK
You decide to head over to the DJ booth, you want to request a song, something upbeat, rock-ish. As you approach you get a better look at the kin in the booth. It's a goblin with green skin tone. They've got purple streaks in their pitch black hair and piercings along their rather large ears. They're in a rather punk skirt and you notice that they have just absolutely massive breasts. You knock on the side and they remove their headphones and turn to you.

???: Nyeh heh heh, so the newcomer finally shows their mug!
You: Uh, Well you were always gone when I was here
???: Nah, I was always there, watching, I got a back room
You: Well it's nice to meet you uhhh
Svart: Svart, how do you like my tits?
You: Uhhhhhh


You're not sure how to respond, so you just nod.

You: I’m Cat, Nice to breast you, I mean meet!
Svart: Listen, with a pretty face like mine, the tits bring in more tips.
Svart: So what can I play ya?
You: How about something Rock-ish
Svart: Oh, I got one.


He loads up a new song onto the playlist and, since you're the first to get here, it immediately plays. After a few seconds you recognize the song. Your face darkens as you quickly rush over and ask him to change the song.

Svart: Oh, not a fan of Gideon?
You: Please, anything but their music, please.
Svart: Sure, sure


Svart takes their time and wiggles their hips, you think you see a bulge down there, and upon further scrutiny, you think the breasts are fake, not implants but just like a stuffed bra. They catch you staring and give you a smirk as they change the song to something by that poodle moth you saw on TV the other day.

Svart: Nyeh heh heh, like what you see?
Svart: They’re fake, y’know, it’s just flat under there!
Svart: Maybe I'll give ya a smooch later for all the attention though.


You leave a modest tip and he winks as you walk away, slightly flushed. Unfortunately you're a bit too thrown off to focus on the thoughts as the music starts to pick up the pace. You shuffle around people, to your next destination. The drinks table. You need a drink.
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No. 1025851 ID: 0838d6
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1025851

> PARTY - DRINK #1
Now, normally you'd pace yourself, however tonight's about fun so you immediately down half a plastic cup of whatever mixed fruit drink they have on the table. You can feel it burn the insides of your throat in all the right pleasant ways. A bit of Vodka, a bit of Tequila, a lot of PINK and SMALL REDS. You feel the warmth deep in your chest. Ahhhh, sweet, sweet alcohol.

YOU'VE GAINED THE [TIPSY] DEBUFF
- Your lips are a bit looser
- Some of your stress is reducing
- You should drink more
- The more you drink, the more you have fun!


You fill the cup halfway again with some more, you plan to nurse this drink as you mosey around. You give the room a quick once-over.

A. Dance!
- It looks like some kin are on the dance floor
- Andrea's spinning her tassels around in an alluring motion
- Willamina's Awkwardly dancing to the beat, but she looks like she doesn't care
- Gena's dancing like she's in a Wanomay
- Aeglos is shuffling his feet on the dance floor awkwardly

B. Get a Snack!
- Maple's got a big ol plate of food and is sharing
- You see Random there ordering a pizza, maybe you could ask for something specific
- Sunshine's there talking to a depressed looking Skunk

C. New Arrivals!
- You look to the rafters and see a familiar orb of light
- You also see a Crow with silver tipped wings
- They seem to be discussing something
- Sunshine hasn't noticed them yet

D. Other
- Feel free to suggest something else to do or someone else to interact with
- You can also suggest to get MORE DRUNK at any time!

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No. 1025852 ID: 6267cf

My completely unbiased vote is for C. Balls and birbs are cool!
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No. 1025853 ID: 629f2e

Gotta go with B. Maple AND Kelsey are over there, snack table is the place to be. (Plus, since Landi has been spotted Cat could grab Sunshine when he's done talking to Kelsey to introduce them to each other).

If nothing else, it'll be good to check in and see if Kelsey forms a contract or not.
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No. 1025854 ID: 460e5a

First, still got the cigarette pack you bought before going to Iraphena's place and saving your brother?, it's a party, so you should be good to have just one cig without becoming too addicted to it to relieve even more stress without having to rely too much on alcohol to have a good time. thats your excuse.

B. Order a bone-in pizza with pepperoni, and pineapple, and stuffed bone, stuffed pepperonis, and a fruit punch center

No wait, thats stupid. You and most of the others are not getting naked anytime soon... yet. Just get a Caesar Salad Pizza, Willamina loves Carsar Salad, remeber?

Afterwards, lets talk to skunk and Sunshine, see if they'll form a contract and recruit skunk out of the way so we can bring Sunshine to introduce him to the ball of light and bird that totally isnt Landi and Teranis. Nope! Not at all
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No. 1025855 ID: 93ba79

B, c
Snacks are good, better not drink too much alcohol on an empty stomach.
Failing that, new arrivals.
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No. 1025867 ID: 96c896

>>1025851
C, ask them how the fuck they got here.
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No. 1025875 ID: c92a02

A. Dance! Everybody dance!
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No. 1025901 ID: a2493c

>>1025875
my anus is bleeding
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No. 1025904 ID: 34dfce

>>1025851
Remember, the more you drink, the less you can give your legal consent.

Just saying.

--
>Svart
o_o
Leeets give them a wide berth.

For reasons.
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No. 1025905 ID: 34dfce

Also C. Talk to the fairy. Maybe you can get some legal advice/turn the screws on Sunshine .

Guess I need to catch up on LFQ
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No. 1025985 ID: f2320a

>>1025215
Suggestion even if very late could replace the addiction..... with like food? If you craves smoked just start eating
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No. 1025987 ID: e51896

>>1025854
Actually, I'm changing my vote to C, go see defintly not Landi and Taranis.

Reason being we're here for fun, not worry about the dungeon stuff or important stuff, and being around the depressed skunk will just make us feel bad. Sunshine has everything covered. Lets have Landi cheer us up

Also, we can ask Landi to help Sunshine succeed in cheering skunk up and forming contract with her to make a good first impression on Sunshine. She is real good at making people happy.

...

...

But maybe yell out to Random to get a caesar salad pizza before you see Landi

And still get a cigarette from your cigarette pack and smoke one up. It's a party after all!
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No. 1026029 ID: 0838d6
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1026029

> PARTY - PIZZA ORDER
You make a brief dodge to the side and overhear Random on the phone.

Random: Yeah, gimme a Za with all the meats
Random: ...
Random: I've never heard of that meat before but sure!
Random: Oh, one sec
Random: Yo Cat, you want anything from this Za place?
You: Maybe something Caesar Salad-y
Random: And a Caesar Salad
Random: A what…?
Random: You uh… got it?
Random: They actually have a Caesar Salad Za, WHAT?
Random: ...
Random: What the fuck does 30 updates or less mean?


You grab a small pile of cheese crackers and continue wandering until you reach the nearby stands, stepping up until you reach who you now recognise to be Landi and... someone else?

You: Yo, I didn't know you were coming!
Landi: Dammit they spotted us Taranis!!!
Landi: So much for an explosive entrance...
Taranis: CAW!
Landi: That's right, we could always just do it anyway!
Landi: Wait, I'm feeling something…


You see Landi looking around the room before clocking Sunshine, he's gesticulating wildly at the skunk who seems to be hesitant, but listening. She squints in his direction and hums.
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No. 1026030 ID: 0838d6
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1026030

> PARTY - LANDI AND TARANIS
You: Oh, that's Sunshine, he's a fairy too.
Landi: But you said he had 8 wings, and was fairy sized!
You: No, he's a fairy, he's just got some physical illusion up
Landi: HAH, you think you can fool me!
Landi: But now that you mention it, his aura isn't as big as it should be...
Landi: I bet you just want me to FLIRT with him, is that it?


Since you can see through Landi's shine, you can tell that she's slightly flushing at the idea of meeting another fairy.

Landi: Hmmm well it *HAS* been a while since I got any similarly proportioned action
Landi: Though Mary’s tongue was where it’s AT!
Landi: Aaaaand I wanna know how to make an illusion like that!
Landi: Later boys!


Landi’s rabid excitement fills you with a joyful feeling in your gut as you watch her dash away at a speed that seems to match her level of enthusiasm. You're about to watch their likely hilarious interaction when you hear a surprised SQWAK! Come from near you. Oh, right, the Crow

Taranis: CAW!
You: Uh, hi there
Taranis: *Shuffles around*
Mint: Now who is this handsome Corvid?


You see Mint saunter over, now fully in her feral form, swaying her hips from side to side, her tail curling in excitement. She’s eying Taranis like he's some sort of prey. For a moment, you forget her proclivities, so you blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.

You: WAIT! He's a friend! Not dinner!
Mint: Oh, I'll have more than just dinner with him...
Taranis: *Confused Cawing*

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No. 1026031 ID: 0838d6
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1026031

You see mint lick her lips in a prelude of what's to come. Ah, so she's... flirting... with her foo- NO, with an uh... potential mate??? You stop your train of thought there as Taranis takes to the skies with a brief flash of lightning and Mint follows him, hopping along conveniently jutting out bricks along the wall, the grin on her small face is absolutely terrifying. It looks like they’re going to be busy for a bit. You munch on a snack and take a sip of your drink as you observe the room once again. There’s a tingling in the back of your mind that tells you a smoke would be nice, but you can ignore it if you want.

A. Landi and Sunshine
- Sunshine looks to have completely lost his train of thought
- Landi appears to be peppering him with questions
- The skunk looks even more confused

B. Another new Arrival
- Willamina is standing by Bobby Slurp’s door now
- She seems impatient
- She’s taking pictures occasionally

C. Gena, Xana, and Random
- They’re by the door hanging out
- You think you can hear them whining about Pizza
- The pizza will arrive a bit after you join them

D. The dance floor
- Andrea’s still at it, but Maple has now joined and they’re both wearing nipple tassels
- The music has turned into something more along the lines of EDM and ROCK
- Dancing has become more FAST PACED

E. Other
- You’ll finish your current drink after this update
- Feel free to do something else or have someone else arrive!

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No. 1026032 ID: 8483cf

C! See if we can convince Gena and Xana to join in with the nipple tassel action.
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No. 1026034 ID: c92a02

A or B.
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No. 1026046 ID: 076b85

A
And
E (toni shows up and uses his powers to cause some fun lewd hallucinations on people who are interested!)
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No. 1026060 ID: 629f2e

D! Stick a nipple tassel to your knob and join in on the fun.
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No. 1026152 ID: 01f77d

>>1026031
A.

Grab Willamina too.
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No. 1026213 ID: e51896

Ok, I'm not exactly sure what to pick, all the suggestions are just too good.

But I think my choice is C and D,
specifically these two suggestions as actions
>>1026032
>>1026060
convince Gena and Xana to join in on the tassel fun, and put on one for yourself for lewd dancing!

I think Landi will help convince Kelsey that forming a contract with Sunshine will be good in the long run on her own, especially after she gets some lessons and demonstrations from Sunshine in front of Kelsey, plus she can talk about her contract experience with Serah with her.

--------------------

my thoughts on other suggestions

If A is chosen, don't bring Willamina over there, she is waiting at the door for her girlfriend Zarah from Sexcom, and I don't think she wants to miss her arrival.

Maybe since he lost his train of thought, help Sunshine convince Kelsey to team up with him by having Landi help out with that too by talking about Serah and her contract experience, and have her have Sunshine give a quick demonstration of his illusions and light powers. But at the same time, let Kelsey know not to stress too much over it tonight and sleep on it if she has to. Remind her that everyone is stressed really, but it's a party right now, and she should just let loose and have fun as she probably deserves it after what happened, self care is important after all. probably best to tell her this stuff now just in case we get too drunk to talk to her with logic later

(I also realize Kelsey might be able to see through Landi's glow because of her powers, lol).


If B is chosen, you just want to meet Zarah in person (if that is who is going to arrive.) Let Willamina know you ordered a Caesar salad pizza!

if E is chosen (though I think this can happen with any of the suggestions that gets chosen). Nipha shows up making a grand entrance by using her boots to do some rad impressive skills that wow's everyone, like skid on the rafters... oh, and I guess Rudy and Rupert arrived too.


...
...
smoke?
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No. 1026214 ID: 629f2e

>>1026213

I will back up the suggestion for C because it still involves dancing and nipple tassels. And also potentially pizza.
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No. 1026245 ID: 0838d6
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1026245

> PARTY - WANDERING
You walk past Sunshine's group on your way to the Pizza Crew and he looks lost, so you just give him a quick thumbs up. Confusion streaks his face for a moment before a grin of realization follows. He dissipates his physical form, which vanishes with a subdued POP, revealing his fairy form much to the skunk's surprise. Likewise, Landi's jaw drops at the sight.

Nodding at a job well done, and eye rolling at the two buzzing lights that now surround the skunk you continue onwards to your destination.

Xana: I'm hungryyyyyyyyy
Gena: I'm HUNGryyyyyyyyy
Random: I'm HuNgRyyyyyyy
You: You do know there's snacks right?
All Three: Snacks are booooriiinnnggg
Random: And the guy said the pizza would be here in like 30 updates or less!
Xana: What even is an Update?
Gena: Is that like 30 texts? 30 webcomic updates?
Random: Could that be a unit of time? Like can you measure it in years?
You: Are updates abstract?
You: Could a whole day be an update?
Xana: Truly the greatest and most philosophical question of our time.


You look beside the table and see a bowl just chock full of nipple tassles and condoms, you take one and pop one on your right nipple and put the other on your crotch. You wiggle them around a bit and they sparkle in the multicolored lights of the Rec Center.

You: Heh, heh, heh.
Random: *snicker*
Xana: Oh, I've got one!

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No. 1026246 ID: 0838d6
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1026246

> PARTY - TASSEL FUN
Xana grabs a few and lifts off her top, her tits flop out comically and she slaps 6 onto her and starts dancing. The dance is familiar and she quirks an eyebrow.

Xana: Okay, who am I?
Gena: Oh that's easy-
Xana: No, I'm asking him!
You: Uhhhh, Andrea!
Xana: You get a point!
Gena: Dammit, I'm wearing a dress, uhhh
Gena: Okay just use your imagination a bit here


She grabs a few nipple tassles, places two where you expect her nipples to be and then some down her arms. She strikes a pose that you can only assume as being from some sort of Wanomay.

Gena: Blaaaaziiiinnggg NIIIPPLEEE
Gena: Pew pew pew pew


This elicits a few drunken chuckles from you and your group. Random recognizes it from some BUSTS AND BEAUTIES spinoff you only vaguely recall. You go to take another sip from your drink but find it fully drained, shoot, well, drinks do fly directly into your gullet when you're having fun.

THE [TIPSY] DEBUFF HAS BECOME [SUPER TIPSY]
- Your lips are certainly looser
- You're feeling good vibes from the jokes
- You'll automatically pick up another drink the next time you wander
- The more you fun the more you have drink!

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No. 1026247 ID: 0838d6
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1026247

> PARTY - PIZZA TIME I
A few more misplaced nipple tassels and a few pocketed Condoms later, you feel the chill and hear raindrops outside as the door to the lobby opens, revealing a lightly soaked man dressed in all yellow with a logo that you read as :pizzid:. His shirt is ruffled and you see some tears in his pants. He’s got a stack of 4 pizzas and he approaches your group.

The man introduces himself as JERRY, a totally loyal pizza delivery man of the :pizzid: chain. He apologizes profusely for being late. You and everyone look around in confusion, this was quite possibly the fastest pizza delivery you’ve ever witnessed. Random looks at the clock, and has the cash in hand, but gestures for him to continue with his story.

Seeing as they’re not berating him, Jerry continues with his tale, stating that at first, the delivery was going well, too well, and that’s when the SITUATION first hit, a wandering Cherub fell in love with him, citing that his soul had [PURITY THAT WAS UNMATCHED] which unnerved the everliving fuck out of him, so he threw some pizza crusts at him, and that just made the cherub fall in love with the :pizzid: Pizza instead!

His friend Harmon then got caught by a mad scientist obsessed with PLUSHIES, he was [CURIOUS] and wanted to stitch new, PLUSHIER parts onto his pal, so he had to step in. He mentions that P. I. Zzander was there, and was actually genuinely useful for once in his stupid ugly life. Then there was the giant ball of gas that refused to let him pass the interdimensional border until he beat it in a round of chess.
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No. 1026249 ID: 0838d6
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1026249

> PARTY - PIZZA TIME II
He grumbles and says that he hopes the Pizzas aren’t too cold. The last one, this Canite girl, tried to maul him out of nowhere and opened them all, but gagged when she saw the Caesar Salad Pizza. He claims it saved his bacon.

You: That’s probably Cannie.
Random: Listen, I don’t know what an UPDATE is in terms of measuring time
Random: But that was still the fastest delivery I’ve ever seen
Gena: And he’s kind of hot too
Xana: Well it’s late, I can’t imagine you’ve got anything else to do tonight,
Xana: Sounds like you had a rough day, wanna party?


Xana gestures to the party and he looks on in shock. You can hear the man mumble in confusion, claiming that it certainly has been longer than 30 updates. The BUX are placed in his hands and the Pizzas placed on the table. There’s genuine shock on the man’s face, but his mouth doesn't open, and his lone cigarette, while lit, isn’t actually releasing smoke. He shrugs and with a resounding “Fuck it” joins your motley crew.

JERRY HAS JOINED THE PARTY!

You hear fanfare off in the distance as he accepts your offer, but you’re not quite sure where it came from. You shrug, and notice that both he and Gena are eyeing each other. With the quirk of an eyebrow you saunter over and examine the available slices, your Demon Eye Amulet even activates and lets you know that these Pizzas are artifact grade and provide special boons.

WHAT PIZZA(S) DO YOU EAT FROM? (eating from more than one pizza will dilute the effects)
A. CAESAR SALAD :pizzid:
- It’s got a crouton crust, Caesar dressing, parmesan garnish and leafy green base
- It’s strangely pizza-like for something that isn’t quite a Pizza
- [DEA] Will increase your STAMINA

B. THE EVERY MEATS :pizzid:
- This pizza claims to have every meat (EVERY. MEAT.) on it
- Apparently it’s to die for
- The sauce is a deep reddish black
- It smells AMAZING
- [DEA] Will increase your RAW POWER

C. THE RANDOMONIUM :pizzid:
- This pizza has an entirely different flavor every time you bite into it
- Apparently it’s inspired by a drink from another world
- It gives off a “just one more bite” kind of vibe
- [DEA] Will randomly increase a STAT

D. THE TOTALLY LEGAL MINI PIZZA BALLS :pizzid:
- You’re not sure why it’s called TOTALLY LEGAL and shrug
- It’s a series of pizza balls that are bite sized
- Apparently they’re high in sugar content and you shouldn’t eat more than one
- There’s actually one MINI POWDERED DONUT disguised as a pizza ball in the pile
- But it’s… teleporting between balls at a rate that’s impossible to grasp
- You could try to grab for that one, but won’t try again if you miss
- [DEA] It’s moving too fast for you to read

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No. 1026253 ID: c92a02

Mini balls, only because we have no idea what it does.
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No. 1026254 ID: 629f2e

Might as well make a grab for the mini powered donut. If you get it, enjoy the delicious burst of ENERGY! And if you miss, just take a slice of THE RANDOMONIUM and hope the stat that increases for you is something awesome like dick length.
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No. 1026256 ID: 96c896

>>1026249
You could cheat at D, you know. Loiter at the pizza, see if anyone manages to grab the donut, and if they do, you stop them and tell them you really want that specific one, and will even pay them to let you have it.

If nobody gets it, and there's like, 2 or 3 left, that increases your chances!
Wait a minute, can't you ask Nipha to help you get the donut? She can slow down time.

I'm also interested in B because it sounds delicious.
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No. 1026259 ID: 629f2e

>>1026256

Y'know if you ask Nipha to grab it she's just gonna eat it, and replace all of your clothes with nipple tassles in the blink of an eye with her sugar rush enhanced super speed.

Buying it wouldn't be AS bad, but it's a bitch move. And you ain't a bitch.
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No. 1026266 ID: 01f77d

>>1026256
Voting against B. on grounds of being against cannibalism.

D. and go for the donut.
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No. 1026283 ID: f2320a

>>1026249
Hmm those balls look Phatning hmmm what lady would eat 2
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No. 1026284 ID: 8483cf

Do I even need to say what I'm voting for?

GET THAT DONUT
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No. 1026289 ID: e51896

(edited)

D, quick! try to catch that totally legal donut before it bonks Random in the head and starts bouncing around the rec center!

If you cant catch that, then C grab the RANDOMONIUM :pizzid:

And A. It's not for us, we dont need it because our cock ring artifact gives us a lot of stamina, but it's actually for Willamina, we're saving her a piece. We'll go over and hand it to her by Bobby Slurp's door before we start dancing. She loves Caesar Salad, so wont she be surprised by one in pizza form!


if we fail to catch the donut, we'll call Nipha over and let her have it.

and one last thing, to higher our chances to get the donut, I vote 1 HELP point
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No. 1026299 ID: 96c896

Well if we're not gonna outright cheat at grabbing the donut then I don't even want it.
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No. 1026434 ID: afe7de
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1026434

> PARTY - PIZZA TIME III
You eye your target, the Pizza balls. They’re bouncing around the table wildly and shifting positions between each other at seemingly random. Fortunately for you, they’re only bouncing between pizza boxes and haven’t left the table. Maybe it’s a feature of the Pizza itself? You shrug, it’s a gamble, but maybe you’ll get lucky. You forgo the rest of the Pizzas and opt to attempt to grab TWO. You stick your hand out, but someone bumps you. Your hand grasps something, but you slip, hitting your head on the table.

You: FUCKIN…
Xana: Woah, you okay my dude?
Xana: Sorry about that.


Xana helps you get to your feet and you look in your hand, it’s just an ordinary Pizza ball. You shove it in your mouth out of frustration, you’re not bleeding or bruised, but it did hurt a bit. The Pizza Ball is quite SWEET actually, there’s a cinnamon center, and the cheese isn’t actually cheese, it’s a yellow frosting. These are CINNAMON BALLS, or whatever the :pizzid: equivalent would be.

You feel yourself surge with a burst of energy. You circulate the HOPE energies inside of you. This is it, this is the moment, you might be a little drunk, but you want this goddess dammit. A golden light radiates from your irises for a brief moment as you deftly hold out your palm expectantly. You wait a moment, then a second.

Random: Uh, what’re you…
Xana: Shhhhh I think he’s in “The Zone”
Random: It’s just pizza…


You clench your hand, grasping at the ball you feel graze the tip of your palm. After a moment you let out a deep breath and take a look at your prize.

THE ILLEGAL POWDERED DONUT (4/7)
- The fourth of the 7 illegal powdered donuts, made of sugar from 17 different [REDACTED]
- [DEA] Consumption will briefly give you the ability to bounce and swap places with anything in your line of sight at high speeds. You will feel extreme euphoria and crash from an intense sugar coma.

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No. 1026435 ID: afe7de
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1026435

> PARTY - PIZZA TIME IV
Dentists will surely cry at the mere sight of this delicious treat. You feel the intense urge to eat it now, but a tiny nagging sensation flits to the back of your mind. No, you shouldn’t, it’s an artifact, but it’s also a donut, and it also looks so amazingly tasty.

You gulp at the sight of it and see Xana and Random eyeing you, you cough for a moment and their reverie is broken.

Random: So uh, you gonna eat that?
Xana: Was that some sorta ritual?
You: Uh, I uh, wanted the special donut.
Xana: Uh huh, oooookay
Random: Whatever, the EVERY MEATS :pizzid: is pretty heavenly good though


You shrug and turn your attention to Jerry and Gena. Gena’s inching towards Jerry, who's quirking an eyebrow at her. She’s got her hands put together in what you assume to be an attempt at her typical SHY-GIRL ACT.

Jerry doesn't skip a beat and comments about how he can see right through her. He also calls her Eugene for some reason.

Gena: Well shit, you’re harder to fool than I thought.
Gena: Here I thought you were some kind of easy virgin or something.
Gena: Welllllll instead of a pizza pie from you.
Gena: How’s about a creampie instead.


You assume she winked at the end of that statement, but can’t tell with the whole hair situation. Jerry then asks what kind of 4d chess move she’s playing and looks conflicted. She hands him her half drunk cup, telling him to have a drink and loosen up before hopping in the air and giving him a peck on the cheek and running away.

Moments pass and you swear you could see a blush form on his face. He takes a sip of the drink and seems deep in thought, like he has something on his mind he can’t get over and is wondering if this is the time to do it.
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No. 1026436 ID: afe7de
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1026436

You look around the room and see someone coming out of the Bobby Slurps room, you recognize her to be that girl, Zarah, you think, from the photo on Willamina’s fridge. They hug enthusiastically and Zarah picks her up before dragging Willamina off to a side room. Good for them! She mentioned not having seen her since the Romance festival after all.

Next you see Sunshine, now fully a fairy, flitting around the Skunk with Landi. The two swirl around her with such speed you’d assume they were on drugs or something. You’re surprised that the skunk isn’t closing her eyes. You’d think it’d be hard to see.

You look down, and then back up, and notice you’ve got another drink in your hands, you shrug and take a sip. This time it’s SMALL RED flavored, nice. You think you hear the sound of bickering coming from outside and hear the rainfall get heavier and heavier. A crack of lightning, then the sound of thunder peals off in the distance. You think you recognize that bickering, it sounds like Miss Iraphena, Cannie, and some guy you’ve never heard before.

A. QUICK, EAT THE DONUT
- You eat the donut and begin to bounce around the room
- You’re wearing the ASSLANTEAN RING OF VIRILITY, so you won't suffer from a crash

B. QUICK, FINISH THAT DRINK
- You drink the drink and suddenly don’t care about them coming
- You’ll be DRUNK

C. OH LOOK DANCING
- The music is getting all romantic, pick a dance partner!
C1 - Andrea
C2 - Maple
C3 - Random
C4 - Gena
C5 - Toni (when did he get here?)
C6 - A dancing cardboard cutout of you (I’m sorry, what?)
C7 - Svart

D. GREET THOSE NEWCOMERS
- Oh god why are you doing this
- Just smile and do your best
- Is this the alcohol making you do this?

E. DO SOMETHING ELSE
- Go do another activity or see someone else
- Seriously, anything else
- Maybe you could go watch Willamina and Zarah bone or something

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No. 1026437 ID: e51896

they won't bother you if you don't bother them. Spend the rest of the party avoiding them, and you'll be fine. Save the donut for if they start bothering you.

C1 Hey, lets dance with Andrea, it's a romantic song, and we were thinking of dating her. Andrea will take care of us if they start bullying you again.
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No. 1026438 ID: 629f2e

Forget Andrea, motherfucking TONI is here!!!

C5, TOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIII
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No. 1026439 ID: c92a02

D, or E-Z maybe...
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No. 1026441 ID: 58b05e

C. Dance with someone. Not sure who. Either Toni, Andrea, or cardboard you.

Voting against B, that lips loosening debuff scares me.
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No. 1026444 ID: 96c896

>>1026436
That donut looks like a great thing to sell to Iraphena. Its combat use seems a bit lacking, unless we can control the swaps. In that case it'd be fantastic for controlling enemy positions; we could turn an ambush into a counter-ambush in an instant by swapping around our allies and the enemies. I wish we had gotten a stat boost instead though...

C1 or C4.
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No. 1026448 ID: 8483cf

B, C5. TONIII
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No. 1026469 ID: 864e49

C5 and when that goes to shit C1.
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No. 1026473 ID: 798908

>>1026444
you're really gonna try and sell party food to someone?

bruh, no

party foul
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No. 1026474 ID: 96c896

>>1026473
It's an artifact, food or not.
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No. 1026481 ID: e51896

Just had an idea: Considering there is a cardboard cutout of Cat, I'd say we save the donut for if we need to get away from someone we dont like at the party, and as a gag, switch places with the cardboard standee of Cat. that way, they'll be tricked into thinking they're talkng to cat when really its cardboard Cat, and cat as a distraction can get away easily.

>>1026441 yeah, supporting not drinking yet.
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No. 1026630 ID: c92a02

>>1026473
Not just anyone, this one in particular is a collector of artifacts. Who also charges five grand per question.
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No. 1026644 ID: afe7de
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1026644

> PARTY - SLOW DANCING
You've got ENERGY flowing through you from that pizza ball, you feel PUMPED, but the music just slowed down. You take a deep breath, then a second, and wrap the donut up in a little napkin before pocketing it and setting down your drink. It's dancing time.

You head to the dance floor as the music begins to shift, a more somber love song starts to take the floor and you see kin pairing up. You stride towards your target, Toni. He looks genuinely surprised that you've sauntered over to him and offers you a furred paw.

You take it. he's quite a bit shorter than you, but get in close and start to gently stride together.

Toni: Well, well, well, aren'tcha just having a grand ol time
You: Yup, much better than the last few days
Toni: Well I'm glad to hear it!
Toni: Kinda sad you didn't go dance with the cardboard cutout though…


You look to the side, the cardboard cutout now has a big frown on it, but is dancing with Maple. She doesn't seem to find it weird, but gives you a wink when she notices you look her way.

You: So is that uhhh real?
Toni: What do you think Cat?
You: I think you made some sort of illusion of me to get me over here
Toni: Eh, maybe I did, maybe I like fucking with you
Toni: Heh heh heh
Toni: But enough talk, HEY SVART
Toni: PUT ON SOME SALSA

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No. 1026645 ID: afe7de
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1026645

> PARTY - SALSA DANCING!
The music slowly crossfades from the slower, romantic tune to a more fierce and faster paced song. He takes your hand, placing one on his hips and gives you a wink.

Toni: Do keep up okay!
You: Whaddy- oof-


The dancing starts to heat up, it's certainly a romantic beat, but it's feverish, close, bodies pressed up against each other, matching pace. At first, you don't know where to put your feet. You've ballroom danced before, but nothing like this. You're about to make a move when you see a ghostly footprint on the floor, and a shadowy arm placement near you. He gives you another wink and you follow the motions, almost like it was some sort of video game.

It starts off a little difficult, but you get the hang of it, your body starting to sweat a bit, before a new surprise comes, the ghost guiding you shows you that you're switching partners. Your chest is beating and you feel your blood pumping as you hold Andrea as she bends backwards and lifts a leg. The ghost continues to guide you and you get into a groove. Step, step, twirl, bow, step step. A smile you didn't know was there begins to creep up ever so slightly. You really needed this.

The dancing continues for a few minutes, you eventually switch back to Toni and in the final motions the song comes to a feverish pace, and you bend over, face inches from Toni as the song ends.

A. SMOOCH EM
B. THANK EM
C. DROP HIM
D. PUNT HIM
E. ALL OF THE ABOVE
F. OTHER

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No. 1026646 ID: c92a02

D!
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No. 1026648 ID: 629f2e

E, all of the above.

Give Toni a smooch, say thanks, drop him to the floor, and then punt him. Naturally, this is all part of his plan, and he'll land somewhere nice most likely. Look at him, look at Toni. That's a punting cat. You know you wanna punt him. Look! The dancing ghost is probably telling you to do it too, that means you gotta if you wanna S rank this scene.

(More serious explanation for cautious folk: It's an option for a reason, something fun is likely to come out of it. Cat's not just gonna be a random jerk for no explainable reason.)
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No. 1026649 ID: 8483cf

E. All of the above. It's a party!
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No. 1026650 ID: e51896

E and F

Kiss Toni,

then thank him for making you happy

then ask if you can borrow the cardboard of you later at some random point, just in case you need to pull a prank on someone who might try to bother you with an uncomfortable conversation (my plan is to use our illegal donut to switch spaces with cardboard to trick someone like Iraphena or Cannie if they bug us, and run away laughing as they try to talk to cardboard cat) I'm sure Toni will let us, he loves a good prank

then tell Toni to think fast, drop him

then punt him under Gena's dress since she is nearby

then tell Gena "you know what to do with him!"

then give Toni a wink and a thumbs up to show no hard feelings, and let Gena handle him.
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No. 1026652 ID: 96c896

A.
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No. 1026666 ID: 864e49

Give him the D!
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No. 1026776 ID: afe7de
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1026776

Your breath hitches in your throat, you take a look at this tiger and internally you go, what the heck and pull Toni towards you in a smooch. He returns the smooch and you hear a hoot over from Andrea and Maple. After a moment you pause, a line of saliva drooling from your mouths.

You: Thanks, I needed that!
Toni: Heh, that’s kinda gay bro.


You roll your eyes at him and notice faintly that the ghosts have not stopped, in fact, they’re indicating you should keep going. But… in a weird direction. Well, you have always wanted to do something like this, why not revel in the hilarity. You drop toni.

Toni: HUH WAIT

He starts to fall and curls into himself a bit, perfect. You pull back your leg and with a swift motion punt the little bastard, he’s surprisingly light, and he goes FLYING. At first you think he’s going to land right under Gena, but Maple happens to walk in front at that exact moment. He crashes, like a basketball into a hoop, directly into Maple’s bosom.

Svart (on the speakers): Schwing!
Svart (on the speakers): GOAAAAAAAL!!!
Svart (on the speakers): S RANKED!!!
Svart (on the speakers): Airhorn blares multiple times


You get a weary thumps up as maple begins to show some affection to Toni and walks towards the back room.
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No. 1026780 ID: afe7de
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1026780

The music goes back to some royalty free vaguely party-ish music. You feel like you’ve heard it in every movie that’s ever existed, but you shrug, it’s ambient enough. You eye the room and that’s when you see Mint and Taranis dashing through the crowd. Taranis has quite a few Nipple tassels in his claws and one in his beak, looks like he just stole one off of Xana, which nets you a good look at her inverted nipples. Nice. Mints not too far behind, you think she has a pair of panties in her maw and is in hot pursuit of Taranis. This nets you a chuckle and you look around some more.

Landi and Sunshine are now flying around the room together and the Skunk looks visibly relieved. You think you see some pixie sticks in front of her, or what you assume to be sugar tubes. Uh oh, the fairies will probably be up to some mischief soon. Eh, it’s a party. You take a sip of your drink, feeling a bit less drunk after exerting yourself.

YOUR [SUPER TIPSY] DEBUFF HAS DEGRADED BACK TO [TIPSY]
- Your lips are a bit tighter
- Some of your stress is returning
- You should drink more
- The more you drink the more you’ll have fun!

A. Dance some more!
- Looks like it’s one of those grindy songs now
- You see Andrea point at you and then her crotch
- You get the feeling quite a few kin will be grinding up against you

B. Talk to that Skunk!
- She seems to be having a conversation with some guy with wild hair and sunglasses
- She’s squinting her eyes a lot at him
- The guy in the sunglasses has not broken eye contact with you
- You can’t tell if he’s in shock or not

C. Talk to Trey, Gruk, and Nicky
- You spot them off to the side of the bleachers
- They look to be eating snacks and fiddling with some cards

D. Go draw with Peanut
- Peanut’s up in the bleachers by himself with a notebook
- You could go there and just people watch for a bit
- You did want to draw that fox you had in your head

E. Go talk to Iraphena or Cannie
- They’re both tearing through the Pizzas
- Oh goddess their faces are covered in sauce
- You could probably isolate one from the other easily

F. Watch Gena and Jerry
- She’s getting a bit handsy with him
- He looks like he’s conflicted but is overall enjoying it
- You bet they’re totally gonna start making out
- Any moment now…

G. Chase after Mint and Taranis with Xana
- Theft is going too far!
- You definitely don’t want the panties or anything
- Xana looks to have started chasing them around whilst laughing

H. Other
- Suggest something else!

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No. 1026782 ID: e51896

A.
You see Andrea point at you and then her crotch
She wants you! don't keep her waiting!
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No. 1026783 ID: c92a02

E, talk to Ira alone.
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No. 1026784 ID: 629f2e

B! Talk to Kelsey, Kelsey is great.

Also, sunglasses means Joseph, AKA Jhonen, and I will remind the readers that right now Cat is dressed very similarly to Roger.

He's staring, that means he recognizes us. We gotta see this interaction play out.
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No. 1026787 ID: 8483cf

G and B! Chase the birb and suddenly end up with skunk because drunk. Skunk drunk!

Xana crashes into the person in the runner-up suggestion, who's very interested in those inverted nips.
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No. 1026788 ID: 094652

G because cat shenanigans are best shenanigans
Especially if they lead to catgirl sex
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No. 1026789 ID: 96c896

>>1026780
Have a drink! Maintain that SUPER TIPSY.

A.
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No. 1026845 ID: 864e49

B Introduce yourself to new people!
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No. 1026933 ID: 798908

>>1026780
remember to start drinking a cup of water with each cup of beer from here out, manage that hydration to stop the hangover!
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No. 1026945 ID: e51896

Still voting A, but if B is chosen:

>She’s squinting her eyes a lot at him

Seems to be suggesting she isn't too happy, or suspicious of this newcomer or something, probably upset he took the police job before her, or thinks his conspiracy theories are weird? maybe we can do her a favor by getting him away from her for awhile

Introduce yourself to them and welcome them to Lyst, get Joseph weirded out with how much you look like his old friend. Compliment him on his cool cool Wanomay hairstyle and ask which Wanomay character his hairstyle is based off of. Ask what brings them here.

If you find out Joseph is a conspiracy nut or working for the police now, let him know about the animals catching on fire, and that you think Aeglos was investigating that for an article he's writing, and perhaps he and Aeglos should meet for information on that, I'm sure they'd make good friends. (point out Aeglos from the crowd). Tell him he should go meet him right now

Afterwards, if we manage to get Joseph away from Kelsey, speak with Kelsey and get to know her. Might be best to start a friendship since Sunshine was talking to her for awhile and we might recruit her for dungeon diving later. maybe she'll appreciate you getting Joseph out of her hair if we managed to get him distracted with Aeglos. Tell her she should meet and talk with Willamina sometime later in the party.
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No. 1027098 ID: afe7de
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1027098

> PARTY - BNNUY GRINDING
You see her piercing glare, the lick of her lips, the cocking of her hips. Oh Andrea wants to D A N C E. And who are you to say no to her? You start to saunter over to her, taking confident steps and she oggles you, looking absolutely giddy. You look down briefly and note that it appears it was HER undies that were stolen by Taranis. Nice. As you approach the music switches to a more funky techno beat. The bass thrums through your body and you can feel it in your legs. The light turns a little darker, and the spotlights flicker. You get the distinct vibe of being at a RAVE, ah, it’s been too long.

The music is loud and deafening, but a small crowd starts to form most of the kin here. Your bodies all start gyrating. You press your ass against Andrea’s crotch and she grinds against you. You feel her breathe down your neck, causing your hairs to stand on ends. You get goosebumps at the sensations as more bodies close in and grind up against you. It’s tight, it’s lurid, it’s hot, and you get lost in the sea of sensation. At one point you’re grinding against Andrea, then it’s Xana, then it’s… Jerry? Whatever, he seems to be having a good time. This goes on for quite a few minutes and you even see Nipha and Rudy enter the premises, Niphas no longer wearing her jacket, but still has her vest on. Instead, Rudy is wearing it, they’re both soaked but have large smiles on their faces. You even spot Aeglos in the corner, sitting opposite Peanut, just watching the dancing.

The fairies are flitting between everyone on the floor, Sunshine’s acting as a disco ball and Landi is peppering random kin with dust, flitting between their legs, bouncing on breasts, bonking heads, and overall just feeling the pitched fever of DANCE. You start to get parched and waddle your way out of the dance floor. It’s time to HYDRATE.

You make your way out of the mess of bodies and reach the table with the skunk and that guy with the sunglasses. You down two cups of water, then refill your drink and head their way. The man’s been staring at you this entire time, but not with anything you’d call a glare. It’s more of a surprise, or even exasperation. You loosen your bow-tie a tad before seating yourself near them.
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No. 1027099 ID: afe7de
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1027099

> PARTY - COINCIDENCES
You: Dig the hair man, you cosplaying some sort of WANOMAY character?
Joseph: What?
You: I said, ARE YOU COSPLAYING?
Joseph: No, I can hear you, I’m just surprised that’s the first thing you’d say to me ROGER
Joseph: Especially after this long?
You: Uh, my name’s Cat, not Roger, Maybe I just look like your friend?
Joseph: The name’s Joseph, well it is now anyway.
Joseph: You’re the spitting image of him.


He pulls out a photo and you see a bunch of kids, it’s a nearly photo-realistic drawing, in your slightly tipsy state, you almost thought it was a photograph. You see someone who could potentially be Joseph, but you also see someone who is dressed nearly identical to you in the photo. Something tickles the back of your mind as you look at this, but you shrug it off.

You: Huh, yeah I do look kind of like him
You: Kid’s got some artist vibes
You: He’ll go places I’m sure
Joseph: Hmph, yeah I hope he did…


There’s an eerie silence as he makes his last statement, you turn to the Skunk, who looks relieved to see another kin at the table and begin to speak.

You: Hey, I’m Cat, nice to see another new face!
Kel: I’m Kel, this guy here’s a big p-p-paranormal nut, also superstitious
Joseph: Is it superstition if I prove it’s wrong or right concretely?
Kel: Considering the amount of “Hunches” You have
Kel: THAT LET YOU… STEAL JOBS OUT OF OTHER KINS… PAWS
Kel: Yes. I would call you s-s-superstitious.
You: Well, if you want some superstitious gossip you should talk to Aeglos
You: He’s a journalist and certified snoop, he might have some deets


At the mention of that you can see that Joseph seems torn, like he wants to stay and interrogate you, but also wants to talk to Aeglos. He gives you an expression which you take a moment to process. You THINK he wants to talk to you later in more detail, but he just nods and walks away. Such intensity, jeeze. You can see Kel give a deep and drawn out exhale as he walks away.

Kel: Fuckin asshole
You: He uh, giving you trouble
Kel: *SIGH* N-n-no, I mean I guess things are fine
Kel: Just bad timing…
Kel: And now I have this thing with a f-f-fairy of all things
Kel: It’s all just more complicated than I w-w-wanted
You: Welcome to my world, where it’s all needlessly complicated and stressful
You: At least it’s better then Donjon
Kel: Damn straight.

A. Talk to Kel
- A1. Talk about Sunshine
- A2. Talk about Lyst
- A3. Talk about what’s stressing her
- A4. Other

B. Other
- Go do something else
- Feel free to come up with a scenario or something fun to do
- You think that Random is about to make something cool happen after this update

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No. 1027100 ID: 8483cf

Talk to Kel about Sunshine and what's stressing her. Be chill about it because dunk- I mean, skunk- I mean drunk.
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No. 1027101 ID: 96c896

A1, A3
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No. 1027104 ID: 629f2e

A1 and A3. Let her vent her frustrations.
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No. 1027159 ID: e51896

A1, talk about Sunshine, you sent Landi over to distract him earlier so he wouldn't make things too stressful on her

Then, offer to drink with her as you

A3: talk about what's been stressing her out, and talk about what has been stressing you out as well. be chill about things
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No. 1027189 ID: e51896

Oh yeah, I want to think of fun scenerios that could happen for B as we do A

-Tippler's fish avatar comes in with a huge-ass fish for everyone to eat! Cat recognizes him as the meme guy from here: https://questden.org/kusaba/questarch/res/993796.html#1001246 Nobody knows why he's here.

- during each and every update during the party, Taranis will steal one random kin's article of clothing with Mint. Why should Andrea be the only one? (don't worry, he won't steal their items or artifacts, just a piece of their clothes)(he'll return them after the party)

might come up with more later.
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No. 1027192 ID: 22496c

>>1027100
>>1027101
>>1027159

Agree with these
And drink with her to bring us to super tipsy again as we're talking about Cat's and her worries. Plus, it'll get us ready for the cool thing Random is going to do next update!
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No. 1027290 ID: 0838d6
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1027290

> PARTY - VENTING
You know that look, that facial twitch, she's looking pretty stressed and seems to want to talk about it. You take a few strong gulps of your drink getting yourself back to [SUPER TIPSY], it's easier to handle stress that way. She copies you and you cough once before speaking.

You: Escaping the city cause it sucks?
Kel: Yeah and n-n-no
Kel: If only it was so s-s-simple
You: Wanna talk about it?
Kel: A bit y-y-yeah if its not annoying
You: It wouldn't be a party if someone wasn't venting in a corner to a total stranger
Kel: That IS a lot of parties I've been to
You: So what's the deal?


Kel begins to weave you a tale, she's stuttering through the words, some sort of verbal tic you think, but you get the general idea. She came from affluence, seeked independence, found independence, couldn't handle the stress from some mental manipulations, and decided to use her gifts on starting anew somewhere simpler.

She's being a bit cagey, but you think she's talking about her Awakened powers, and you can get most of the story, even if it's hard for you to relate to some of it. You intuit that because of her family's apparent affluence she was rather neglected. But you wonder why Sunshine would single her out specifically, there must be something deeper there.

You: So what about Sunshine then?
You: He's a bit of an ass
You: But I doubt he'd spend much time with you unless he had a reason
Kel: He's.... ugh how t-t-to explain this
Kel: He basically offered me a good deal
Kel: Too good, and claimed it was an apology
Kel: F-f-for absolutely f-f-fucking me earlier
Kel: Then the other fairy came in and I learned way too much about their sex lives
Kel: And now I'm left with something that's k-k-kind of what I want...
You: Okay, so he offered you a fairy contract
You: And wants you to help us out, now I get it
Kel: W-w-wait you're in on this?
You: About as in as we can get I guess, though I'm quieter about this stuff


There's an awkward silence that squirms between the two of you. There's music in the background, sure, but the silence is almost deafening. You fidget a bit before speaking up

You: We just want to help, even if it's futile
Kel: Yeah h-h-he emphasized the futility and cost/benefits
Kel: Honestly he wasn't making that hard of a p-p-pitch
Kel: Almost like he thinks it'll fail anyway
Kel: Yet SOMEHOW, here I am, considering it sincerely
You: Well, Kel I-
Kelsey: Kelsey, you can call me that I g-g-guess
You: Well Kelsey, think it over, if it's too much that's cool
You: If it's not we could use the help.


You take a moment to do a quick scan of the skunk, curious as to what Sunshine might've seen in her.

Level [3] BLINDING LIGHT - upgrade? [4]
Level [3] SHROUDED SHADOW - Upgrade [4]

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No. 1027291 ID: 0838d6
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1027291

> PARTY - RANDOM FLOATING
Light and shadow huh? Maybe he just has an affinity for someone in that domain, or wanted to shore up a weakness? You think he mentioned something about wanting a bigger mana pool, does she have a big pool or something? You shrug, you can consider this more later. The music comes to a slow halt and you hear Random speak up over the mike.

Random: Alright party kin you ready to take this party to the next levellll!!!!

There’s a resounding “NO” from the audience and his face kind of falters for a moment. He looks over to Gena and she’s rolling on the floor cackling like an absolute gremlin. She slowly raises a thumbs up to him and gestures for him to continue anyway.

Random: WELL I GUESS YOU GUYS DON'T WANT COOL ANTI-GRAV FUN TIMES THEN
Audience Member: It was a bit Randal lighten up
Audience Member: Yeah Random, we gotta get our goofs in
Random: Hmph, well you’ve got a minute before everything gets all floaty
Random: So go piss if you need to!


Huh, Anti-grav funtimes? You can already feel your body getting lighter, or is that just psychosomatic and you’re imagining it preemptively? Hm, you’ve never done that before, sure you’ve swam, but nothing like this. How do you prepare?

A. Toilet time
- Relieve yourself before you go!
- You think you hear moaning coming from inside
- You’ll catch a glimpse of whoever’s being naughty

B. Get all up in someone’s business
- Get close to some kin you wanna swim around with
- Zero G makeouts are an option

C. Get close to the wall
- This puts you in prime position to pounce on someone from a distance!
- You see Landi and Sunshine hanging to the side, you think they’re planning something

D. Other
- Do something else entirely or talk to someone else

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No. 1027292 ID: 629f2e

A, if you're going to piss, piss now.
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No. 1027293 ID: 96c896

>>1027291
A.
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No. 1027294 ID: 8483cf

Do not piss yourself in zero G, that's a party foul. A!
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No. 1027303 ID: 5bdbbc

A, or B (Xana) if you can hold it.
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No. 1027316 ID: e51896

First, say some parting words to Kelsey. Tell her for now, just focus on the here and now instead of the future, have fun at this party, and meet some of the kin of Lyst, they're nice people. Tell her she should meet with Nipha here next, she's pretty cool.
But warn her to stay clear of manipulative holier than thou Iraphena, and angry tough girl Cannie at this party, Kelsey already dealt with some heavy stuff for one night.

A! use the restroom before this shared moment of anti gravity fun becomes a shared moment of anti gravity horror!
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No. 1027542 ID: 0838d6
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1027542

> PARTY - HYPNO-SISSY
You part from Kelsey, wishing her the best and letting her know to stay clear of Iraphena and Cannie because they suck. They just suck so much. You guess Iraphena is kind of redeemable... maybe. Kelsey asks you why but instead of elaborating you keep walking towards the restroom.

Before you realize it you're already sitting at the toilet, the feeling of SUPER TIPSY washing over you as you release the tap and feel the knot formed near your bladder soothing. It's then that you decide to listen in and finally figure out what that sound was.

The wet sound of scales slapping against fur can be heard coming from a few stalls over. You can hear some mousey grunts and squeaks permeate the stall as well as the sound of very poorly contained effeminate moans. You flush the toilet and wash your hands. The sound stops for a moment and after a few seconds it begins again, this time you can hear some voices. You decide to sneak over and peek through the stall while they remain unaware. Inside you see Nail, the effeminate catboy, and Fivin, the mayor’s aide. Nail is covered in spunk, seemingly from his own source, while Fivin’s foot is shoeless and also covered. Fivin’s got a hand raised and is looking at Nail with a certain level of manic fascination.

Fivin: And at the snap of my fingers now....
Fivin: You'll think you're Nicky!
Fivin: And you're madly in love with my huge cock
Fivin: OOH and you've got the tiniest, cutest cock on Faunus!
Nail: Pfff you wish you had a cock this big
Nail: And c'mon, this hypnosis stuff is bunk
Fivin: Then why are you covered in your own cum?
Nail: I'm a slutty cat, I'm always covered in cum


The distinct sound of a scaled hand snapping braces through the room and Nail’s voice changes, it was already feminine before, but now it's downright sultry.

Nail (Nicky): What a handsome man
Nail (Nicky): You've grown up so fast... and I've been so lonely...
Fivin: Volume! And you're putting it on a little thick...
Nail (Nicky): The only thick thing around here is you, how you ignore my lustful stares
Nail (Nicky): How you leave me and my itty bitty girlcock alone at night
Fivin: Fuck this is too hot


He pulls down his pants and immediately starts jerking off, panting excitedly.

Nail (Nicky): Aww you poor thing let me help you with that.

Nail then proceeds to lavishly attend to Fivin's lower half. You've got a pretty large erection now, but it's about to be zero-g out there! You can't miss that!!!

A. Jerk off real quick
- It's just a quickie, they won't notice!
- Someone might pop in and... give you a hand too...
- You can suggest someone to come in and help you relieve yourself
- But you might miss the Fairies pranks...

B. Find someone to make-out with in zero-g
- Pick a kin you're close to for a 100% chance at makeouts
- Pick someone else for a 70% chance of makeouts
- If you've got a good pickup-line it jumps to 100% chance

C. Forget the horny, zero-g shenanigans ho!
- C1. Play Zero-G tag with other kin
- There'll be a lot of body touching and grapples!
- C2. Zero-G Food and Drink
- There's bound to be snacks floating around, go have some!
- Play food based games with other kin
- C3. CONSUME THE DONUT
- Add chaos to whatever the fairies are doing
- Then feel good immediately afterwards
- Then feel tired immediately afterwards
- You’ve got that cockring on so you will suffer no ill effects

D. Other
- Do something else!

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No. 1027545 ID: 1c6255

B. (I can't think of a good pickup line though)
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No. 1027547 ID: c92a02

A 70% chance of makeouts with your frenemy Iraphena? Go for it. In microgravity, it only takes a fraction of a pickup line to have the same effect.
"You'll never predict what I'm about to say. Let's make out."
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No. 1027552 ID: 629f2e

>>1027547

I like the idea of smooching Iraphena, but one problem with your line. As far as I can tell, Iraphena doesn't know that we know she's precognitive. So we probably shouldn't reference that in our line at all. It'd just make her paranoid.

She seems to prefer interesting possibilities over dull ones, so go strong. A bad line will probably land better than a boring one. Just be confident.

"You've been putting those fangs to good use tearing through the pizza. Wanna do something with your lips instead?"

Additional note: CONSUME THE DONUT before approaching her. Partly as a confidence booster for Cat, and partly so that if you make out, you'll damn well impress her.
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No. 1027571 ID: e51896

(Edited)

Main vote: B, Xana. Be like, "hey, I like how nice and shiny your horn is. You must be real good at polishing it... maybe... you can use those skills to polish my horn?

I dont really want Iraphena, BUT, I wont vote against it either.

HOWEVER, if makeouts with Iraphena happen, I support we eat the donut, to potentially PRANK her!
If she starts asking or saying things that we'd rather not discuss, or make us feel uncomfortable, use the donut's power to swap places with CARDBOARD STANDEE CAT, and trick her into talking to cardboard you! This'll be hilarious, especially since we'd be messing with her precognition powers this way as she wont expect it! Remember, we can swap places with something with the donut, best to take advantage of that!

And yeah, use Himitsu's pick up line >>1027552
Dont use the pickup line referencing her precognition.

Fun ideas

If A is chosen, Trey comes in, but he doesn't help you, and things are awkward as fuck for him seeing you (as if it wasn't awkward enough...) and yet he is too shocked to even leave this time. Cat, under his tipsy debuff and under the effect of liquid courage, isn't humiliated by this, but in fact, feels a bit more excited by being seen and he lets it out in front of Trey.

D. Fivin and Nail discovers Cat, but they ask if he wants to try being hypnotized. They'll hypnotize him to act like a random kin if Cat agrees
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No. 1027578 ID: 8483cf

B and C3. I support Iraphena smooches!
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No. 1027685 ID: b5cf15

A
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No. 1027686 ID: e5709d

Do horrible, unspeakable things to that donut!
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No. 1027705 ID: 4bcdfd

>>1027686
This
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No. 1027790 ID: afe7de
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1027790

> PARTY - FLIRTING WITH DANGER
Your feet start to move towards the door, no, you’re not gonna jerk off lonely style at some hot guy on guy action. Nah, you’ve got a bigger prize in mind. There’s a thicc elf who can't predict your moves out there and you’re going to snack on her lips. The more you think about it, the more you think your plan is foolproof. You only have everyone's (accurate) opinion that she’s an asshole to them, but maybe she needs some good ol humility from someone she can’t read. Yeah, that’s definitely what you’re doing. You’re getting her to be humble through makeouts, definitely not coming to smooch her because she’s hot or anything.

You get the Illegal powdered donut out, an artifact is the perfect way to entice her, but you’re not going to give it to her wholesale, you’re going to do something much better, allowing yourself to enjoy it too in the process. You saunter on over to her and notice Cannie asleep, pizza in her mouth, suckling it like a babe. Miss Iraphena’s eying you warily, all according to plan. You start to feel yourself lighten as Random says something in the background, but you pay him no heed, you’ve got this.

You: Full disclosure, this is an artifact grade powdered donut.

Her eyes gleam dangerously as you mention this. She’s like a fish, staring at the bait, all you have to do is wiggle the line a bit and she’ll be hooked.

You: You’ve been putting those fangs to good use, tearing through that ZA
You: Wanna do something with your lips instead?


You put the donut in your mouth, for a moment you’re shocked, it’s both entirely too sweet, and within the tolerable levels, you do your best not to salivate as your teeth hold it in place. You can see that there is a slight level of confusion in her eyes, but then she registers what it is that you’re asking for. There’s a beat as your feet leave the ground and your heart sinks, but she gives you a smirk and kicks off the wall, diving at you.
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No. 1027791 ID: afe7de
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1027791

> PARTY - SWEET N’ MESSY MAKEOUTS
Her embrace is… rougher than you’re expecting as she practically tackles you and you let out an oof, barely holding onto the donut. And then her lips meet yours as the two of you bite into the donut, splitting it into two. The flavor is immense and impeccable. Your heart is aflutter from the sugar and from the sensation of her plump, lipstick laden lips. You grip her in response and the kissing that follows is messy and laden with chunks of donut but you don’t care, in fact, you kind of like it, and it looks like she does as well.

You feel your body charge with a potent high as you both finish the donut and her eyes practically sparkle. The two of you redouble your efforts and begin to makeout in earnest. You feel her nails dig into your back, clawing at you with pricks of pain that drives your erection through the roof. You taste blood on your lips, one of her fangs pricking you and making you bleed do you bite her in return, harder. You feel your heartbeat in your chest as her massive tits grind against you and her hands explore you with messy motions. Her fingers explore your backside, having somehow made it under your shirt and you grip her thigh, sliding under her dress to pull her closer.

The two of you grind against each other, beasts wrapped in the flame of euphoria as you feel peace, a true peace, one you haven't felt since you were young. There’s a pause as the two of you look each other in the eye, the same peace gripping your hearts and you see a tear drip from her eye, you feel one drip from yours as well. And then you both smile as the two of you begin laughing. There’s squeaks and surprised shouts as something happens in the background, but you pay them no heed. You are one in this moment, your crotch against hers, through clothes at the moment, yet still visceral and messy. Her dress hiked up to her waist now and you have a firm grip of her ass, plump and slightly moist because you think you clawed her a bit too hard. Your shirt is nearly off and you think you’ve got hickeys on your neck, pocked with blood from her teeth.

A. ZERO G SEX LETS GO YOU’RE FEELING GREEEAAAAT
- Start having sex in this environment
- Everyone’s going to see the two of you fucking

B. BOTH OF YOU NUT HELL YEAH
- Climax and achieve orgasm right there
- You embrace each other tighter
- Everyone’s going to see the two of you hugging

C. CLIMB INTO HER DRESS, ITS COMFORTABLE THERE
- Remove your shirt and climb under her dress
- Gives you a 60% chance to keep her dress when this is over
- Everyone will see you stuck together, but you’ll get to feel her bare tits against your chest

D. OTHER, WAIT WHAT NO COME BACK?
- Do something else
- Iraphena will respond accordingly

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No. 1027792 ID: c92a02

rolled 2 = 2

A, C, or B, depending on the dice.
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No. 1027796 ID: 96c896

>>1027791
D: We ate the donut so let's fucking use it to maximum prank potential. Swap with someone or something! Keep swapping. Confuse everyone. Iraphena will probably start doing the same thing so try to sabotage her attempted pranks!
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No. 1027797 ID: e51896

A for exhibitionism fun and to get us and Iraphena HIGH! (Maybe warp to get a condom 1st if A) secondary B

Let Iraphena take the dominate position on you to make her happy. She's a dominate person and should appreciate it. Let her know she can count this as your first favor if she wants, to show there's no hard feelings between you two

And when your about to cum, let it out towards the audience, let the smell inspire them to get horny and (hopefully) cause an ORGY!


Also D. Because of zero gravity, and the eye symbol on Iraphena"s necklace, it reminds you of something. Have a flashback to that dream you had two nights ago, and yesterday from that deer. See if you can remember more from it.
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No. 1027798 ID: 8483cf

C! Definitely C.
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No. 1027799 ID: 629f2e

C and A! Get nice and cozy in her dress with her, and then start fucking. Use whatever donut energy remains to try and keep the dress afterwards. You wear it better than her anyways. That and it raises the likelyhood of the next update's art containing Iraphena tiddy, which is a joy we do not get enough of.
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No. 1027802 ID: e51896

>>1027799
Actually, changing my vote to both A and C (with some of my D vote a little)

But much of my details on the vote still stands here: >>1027797 gotta make anti gravity orgy happen somehow!
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No. 1027805 ID: 0e796e

A
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No. 1027840 ID: 1c6255

A, better seen screwing her than hugging her.
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No. 1027926 ID: 851aa0

One more idea, a cute idea that can happen in the background while Cat is floating around doing whatever:

What if Kelsey decides to let her favorite levitating MIRROR BALL artifact float in the air?

And then Svart dims the lights in the gymnasium and shines some spotlights on the floating mirror ball?

The lights hittinf the disco ball will reflect a bunch of small sparkling lights to shine around the gymnasium like twinkling stars, adding to the zero gravity experience to make everyone feel like they're in space?
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No. 1028185 ID: 0838d6
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1028185

> PARTY - LETS GET FRISKY
You decide that you're both in a good enough mood and feel absolutely rad that if you don't take an opportunity to fuck the brains out of this hot and sharply toothed lady you'll likely never get the opportunity again. She also seems to be quite into it, which is kind of surprising, considering how you wouldn’t consider her to take this kind of risk. With a quick motion you toss your vest off, revealing your bare chest and give Iraphena an Eyebrow wiggle, looking her up and down like you're about to have a meal.

Or you would do that if she wasnt intimidatingly doing the exact same thing as you. She's about to remove her dress, but you quickly dive underneath and slip your arms through the sleeves and your head through the neck.

Iraphena: The fuck are you doing?
You: It just looked really comfortable in here
You: Plus then no one would see what we're about to do.


With a deft motion that you wouldn't have thought possible at the moment, you pull out your dick and pop on a condom. With a quick thank you prayer to Gena, you begin to grind your hog against her now absolutely drenched panties. For the first time, you see her genuinely blush. Before giving you a glare. You're worried for a split second you misread her signals before she speaks and completely clears your concerns.

Iraphena: Well! WHAT'RE YOU WAITING FOR?!?
Iraphena: COME ON, DO IT YOU COWARD!


She lifts her legs up and locks your hip in place, making it that much harder to get your dick into her, but also that much more arousing. You see her smirk at you, attempting to wrangle some sense of control out of the situation as she grinds herself against you. You can feel the flesh of her lower mouth against yours, her panties having slipped to the side at some point. And her breathy light moans cooing in your ear. There's a moment when you consider teasing her entrance, but raw carnal lust fuels you as your cock glides into her vaginal entrance with ease. It's a bit loose, and you remember that she was a size queen, so you quickly use your mods to thicken your rod to the best of your abilities and she positively shudders under the experience, gurgling under the first of what you expect to be many orgasms.

The place seems to darken and you see twinkling lights fill the rec center. You think someone's putting on a lightshow, but your reverie of your surroundings is abruptly broken by her speech.

Iraphena: Is that HUFF all you HNNG got?!?
You: That PANT is not, actually.

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No. 1028186 ID: 0838d6
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1028186

> PARTY - THE BIG NUT
You begin to follow your practiced motions, twisting and thrusting, grinding and loosening, her grip on your body tightening with each thrust. She's biting down on your neck, hard, and you can definitely feel yourself bleed, but you couldn't care less because this feels fantastic. The euphoria coupled with sex in a public place, definitely visible to others is doing wonders for your arousal. You can feel her absolutely shudder and you can also hear the telltale moans and plaps of sex reverberate throughout the room. At least one other cluster of kin is out there fucking too.

You feel a heat rise through your loins slowly, building intensity as any pretense of hiding your actions goes out the window. You start to fuck her, hard, her barely restrained moans and your equally barely restrained grunts start to grow louder and louder as you growl into and nibble her actually quite soft ears.

You both climax, hard, as you feel your seed spurt into your condom, it's your first time having sex with this ring on and it surprises you when your normally short climax becomes a more elongated one, like several mini climaxes as you feel yourself fill that condom a bit more than you were expecting and even feel a light bulge in her belly. Luckily Gena knows her shit and these are some XL capacity condoms.

She refuses to let go of you as you feel the zero-g start to lower you to the ground, softly, you land on your ass, Iraphena still on top of you and take a look at the rest of the room.

The first thing you notice is Jerry splayed out on the floor, covered in black lipstick like he was kissed all over the place, even on his pants and an absolutely gremlin-like Gena giggling like mad.

Then you see a cum-coated Andrea laying on top of maple. There's also a still deep mid makeout Willamina and Zarah amongst the others. You uh, might have incited a full blown orgy. Neat!
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No. 1028187 ID: 0838d6
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1028187

> PARTY - POST-COITUS
As you look around the room you also notice that it's a mess, like a bigger mess then you'd have expected, there's juice splattered against the walls, some kin strewn about on the rafters, and quite a few of them look dizzy and even toss a few glares your way. You wonder what that could be about. You roll your eyes and try not to think about it but also notice out of the corner of your eye a naked Nicky, looking happy, confused, and covered in fairy dust. Her crotch especially. Nice.

The fairies are nowhere to be seen, but their carnage is evident. There’s lampshades everywhere somehow, and Nicky isn’t the only one covered in dust. Xana’s face is absolutely plastered in the stuff too, and you think you see her mounting a kin or two in the corner just out of sight. You look around and see a lot of clothes missing from kin, and think you can spot out of the corner of your eye a nest up in the rafters with a bunch of bras, panties, undies, shirts, HEY THAT'S YOUR VEST, and a pleased Mint and Taranis watching over the crowd, looking towards each other conspiratorially. You feel Iraphena's pleasured quaking subside as she coughs briefly to get your attention.

Iraphena: That was acceptable, I suppose.
Iraphena: Definitely below average, but acceptable.


You let out a huff and roll your eyes. She's not making eye contact with you as she says this. You get the feeling you did a HEAVENLY good job, contrary to her words. This is about as good of a time as any to talk to her privately, no one looks ready to move yet. Pick 2.

A. Why do you antagonize everyone?
- Get to know her and her motives a bit more
B. Why are you so nice to me?
- Get her to be more open with you
C. How confident are you about what’s coming?
- Get to know her future plans
D. Can you get Cannie to chill?
- Try to grease the wheels and reduce Cannie's aggression
E. Is Isabella okay?
- Find out more about Isabella
F. Other
- Suggest something else to talk about
- Or let her ask a question instead
- If you let her lead the conversation she might ask you a HARD question or two
- Or just leave, though you're stuck in her dress

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No. 1028188 ID: c92a02

A & E.
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No. 1028190 ID: 9a2966

>>1028187
DE
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No. 1028191 ID: 629f2e

B and F.

B, because you really need to open things up a bit more with her. She still doesn't even know that you know she has precognition. So, give her a chance to explain herself some more. She's afraid of you, because she doesn't know what to expect from you as she does everyone else.

And F, because that's just fair. Let her ask a question, and answer one of hers. It'll help clear the air between you both.

Anywho, Taranis stole your cool vest, so make sure you take the dress when you leave. You can't just walk around topless, you're a civilized gent.
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No. 1028192 ID: 05a1c1

> Definitely below average, but acceptable.
woah woah woah, forget all the choices, this sounds like a challenge! I think it’s time to really make her be honest

By fucking her senseless

>:3
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No. 1028194 ID: e51896

Keep in mind We still have 2 questions left we can still ask and 3 favors as part of her deal to let her talk to someone about our power scanning. the only thing that represents a FAVOR is D, getting Cannie to CHILL.

Mainly B so we can understand each other more, If she finally reveals her Precognition, be honest and tell her you're not sure why you're a blindspot, but you did learn something about innate skills, like Saba's UNDERSTANDING, and that maybe that blindpot thing might be an innate skill, but you're unsure, it's definitely not an awakened power you're aware of.

I am torn between D (to help get Cannie to calm down and it is considered a favor instead of a question), and F (letting her ask a question as it will help mend bridges, and it doesn't use up another question or favor)
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No. 1028197 ID: 8483cf

B and E. Isabella's been out of focus for a while, how is she?
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No. 1028199 ID: 96c896

>>1028187
A,B.
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No. 1028206 ID: 860984

>>1028187
>>Iraphena: Definitely below average, but acceptable.

OH? That sounds like a challenge.
Tell her that "We guess well have to try a little harder next time, if she can take it." Maybe tease her a little too, Cat's still inside her I think?

>>Choices
B and E
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No. 1028325 ID: afe7de
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1028325

> PARTY - PILLOW TALK
You’re still slightly hard post nut, you could just twist your hips a bit and cause her to coo, so you do. Just to drive the point home, she did just knock on your game and she DID just climax more times than you did. She squeals at your actions, still sensitive and quivers before holding you tighter. You quirk an eyebrow at her and let the unasked question sit for a moment.

Iraphena: I yield…
Iraphena: You were a good fuck even if your cock is too small…


You roll your eyes at her incredulously, it’s not your fault she takes things that are way too big on a normal basis. You shrug and get to what’s really on your mind.

You: So, big miss SIZE QUEEN, what’s the deal?
Iraphena: Whatsoever could you possibly be referring to
You: Why’ve you been on and off nice but also firm with me?
You: You seem to be quite an ass to most other kin
Iraphena: You couldn’t, no, wouldn’t possibly ever understand
You: How’s about you try me?
You: Call it a leap of faith
Iraphena: HAH, to be one who is capable of taking anything on faith
Iraphena: To have hopes beyond what you can see
Iraphena: How I envy you and yours.
You: Uhh what?
Iraphena: You want to know why I’m nice, fine, I’ll tell you.
Iraphena: It’s because you're unpredictable.
You: I’m pretty sure I’m predictable
You: Like it was unlikely I wasn’t going to fuck Andrea
Iraphena: Everyone’s fucked Andrea, that’s not even a question


She gives you an eye roll and looks at you. You quirk an eyebrow at her and consider, do you talk about her precognition, do you goad her into talking about it, fortunately it looks like you don’t have to.

Iraphena: Fuck it you’re dense, I mean you’re literally unpredictable
Iraphena: I can get information about future events and you’re wiped from existence
Iraphena: Despite being here
You: Uh, what?

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No. 1028326 ID: afe7de
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1028326

> PARTY - EXISTENTIALISM
Iraphena: I mean to any seer worth their salt, to any sort of precognition, you simply
Iraphena: DO
Iraphena: NOT
Iraphena: EXIST
You: But I’m right here!
Iraphena: And you can adjust events to a point where even two attempts at seeing the future
Iraphena: Done at exactly the same time, drastically change!
You: So you’re nice because I'm unpredictable?
Iraphena: Sure, let’s just go with that
You: So you’re rude to others because… you can be?
Iraphena: No, I’m rude to others because if I’m nice to others I die in multiple other timelines
Iraphena: And NO, I don’t want to talk about it.


You shift uneasily under her garment, forgetting that you’re still attached at the hip. She grunts pleasantly and so do you, easing the tension in the moment.

You: Change of topic?
Iraphena: Yes, please.
You: How’s Isabella doing? Is she okay?
Iraphena: Oh, like you care.
You: Well I actually do, I kind of didn’t get the whole running away in tears thing
You: Liminal or whatever his name was just told her that she looked quite guilty
You: Without looking at her mind you
You: And then she literally ran off, no other words spoken


You intentionally leave out the part where you saw the spirits communicate, unable to understand them at all. You think that Liminal might have made the spirits say something to each other and it might have gotten heated. But still lacks context.

Iraphena: I reiterate, why do you care?
You: Because even if she’s spreading rumors around about me I have some level of empathy
Iraphena: Ugh, fine. She’s doing miserably.
Iraphena: She left town this morning, earlier than normal.
Iraphena: She’s going to a beach or something
Iraphena: Kept whining about Max, yelling about Willamina
Iraphena: She gets in these moods sometimes but this time was somehow worse
Iraphena: Claims he’ll never talk to her again
Iraphena: Max, by the way, is Willamina’s dead brother
You: I know.
Iraphena: Yeah, that bitch has some problems, no matter how much me or Cannie try to help
Iraphena: But she puts up with my attitude so I can’t really complain
Iraphena: I’m 95% sure she has a power but I’ve got no clue what it is, probably spirit related

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No. 1028327 ID: afe7de
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1028327

> PARTY - SEPARATION
Iraphena: As much as I love the sensation of my tummy being overfilled with cum
You: Hey, I wore a condom!
Iraphena: You still came a lot
Iraphena: But I think it’s time we split up
You: Ughhh, fine
Iraphena: You can keep the dress on though.
You: What about you?
Iraphena: It’s after dark, kin can get to see my tits today
Iraphena: Not like I’m the only topless one out here
Iraphena: I’m in a good enough mood to not care.


It takes a few minutes of squirming before you separate, she pulls the condom out. It’s uh, actually quite a load. Maybe a gallon? No about a liter of cum, how the fuck? Your balls aren’t that big, uh, guess that artifact was more potent than you gave it credit for. She downs it, quickly and lets out a belch before blushing slightly and the telltale high hits her.

Iraphena: Ahhh, a high mod, nice. My buzz was wearing off.
You: Oh yeah, I guess I’m a bit too drunk to notice the high
Iraphena: Eh, your loss.


The crowd has thinned significantly as everyone’s heading outside. It looks like the rain subsided. You think there was something about fireworks but are broken from your reverie by Iraphena again.

Iraphena: So, I have a question for you Mr Goodnut over here
You: Uh, yeah
Iraphena: What’s YOUR deal
Iraphena: You can’t just have a detection power that’s all purpose
Iraphena: And I’ve done some research the old fashioned way and I know you’re a new one
Iraphena: And I know you already knew what I could do ahead of time
Iraphena: You don’t have a great poker face


Your heart sinks in your chest for a moment. Does she know, no, she couldn’t know. Maybe she has some guesses. What do you say?

A. The truth
- Iraphena will respond to you with her true feelings on the matter
B. Lie
- Iraphena will tell that you’re lying
C. Other
- Something else happens that saves you from this awkward engagement
- You still got a neat dress, even if it’s a bit too big on you.

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No. 1028329 ID: 629f2e

A and C. Tell her, but do it with style.

Your max energy is 11 rn, but we need 15 for this (Plus, we may be out anyways due to AWAKENING Nipha earlier, so best to top off regardless). Grab Sunshine and give him a big lick to get a hit of fairy dust (or lick someone else who got covered during fairy shenaniganry. Nicky is my real top pick, I say go with her)

Take Iraphena's hand, and upgrade her Passive Precognition.

Iraphena just put a lot of faith in Cat, telling him about her powers (which to her knowledge he didn't know about). You have to imagine she's in a similar boat to us, having a power that would get her kidnapped by the Hero's League to be put to their purposes if word got out about it. I mean, she said it herself.

Iraphena: No, I’m rude to others because if I’m nice to others I die in multiple other timelines

If she opens up and lets people in, even a little, she's dead.

In spite of that, she made the decision to reveal herself to us. She gave us information that we could use to take her down by sharing with the wrong people, so I think we should do the same. Upgrade her power, and let her know that the only reason you're here is to keep that on the down-low. Who knows? Maybe that'll be an important step to fully clearing the air between us, and forming a bond.
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No. 1028331 ID: e51896

You know what, yeah. She is putting a HUGE risk to her life revealing this bombshell to us. I think A is fine since it seems like she is in a very similar situation to us.

BUT ask to use one of the 3 favors you got to have her keep it a secret from EVERYONE before you reveal it! not even to the person she told you about back in the friendly bean that she revealed your "detection power" to the other day or nunitus. You already told Willamina, Andrea, Rudy, Nipha, Gena and Cannie, Mint but that is all. Maybe also ask a second favor to use her precognition to protect us too from people like the Heroes league and even anyone from Nunitus.

I do kind of like the idea of revealing it by upgrading her... however, when we scanned her, here is what we got:

Level [2] Passive Precognition

Cost [15] Energy to upgrade

Level [5] Precognition + MOD

Cost [1048576] Energy to upgrade

Cat only has 11 energy, 4 points off from upgrading her passive precognition.

Himitsu pointed out licking fairy dust to power us up, but would that give us the energy to do that? also Willamina might get upset at us licking her mother... she's already mad at Sunshine for wanting to fuck her mom.

HOWEVER, last I checked, Cat has 155/250 achievement points (he got the 50 points from poker night), and upgrading energy is 10 points each. so if we upgrade her passive precognition, that means we'll have to spend 40 achievement points, bringing us to 115/250 (this is all assuming he did not get any new achievements from awakening Nipha and doing other stuff since we last checked.) UNLESS we can use fairy dust.

but mainly, I'd spend the 40 achievement points to increase our energy to upgrade her passive precognition and then upgrade her.

Also is it midnight? we used up all our energy awakening Nipha and we can't awaken or upgrade someone until midnight... If it's not midnight, tell her to wait to meet you at midnight and you'll show her rather than tell her. Otherwise, lets just enjoy the party until then. though I think it is past midnight because she said Isabella left this morning, and that was after Oriel suggested that idea. So Isabella must have left sometime after midnight,

we're winning Iraphena over with PASSION, now lets incite the CHANGE.
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No. 1028332 ID: 96c896

>>1028327
I think she meant if she's nice, then she'd develop a conscience and stop working with Overmind, or Overmind would suspect she's developed a conscience and is at risk of rebellion, which would get her killed. Think about it, what could kill someone with powerful active precognition, decent passive precognition, and a massive collection of artifacts? Nothing less than a professional hit squad.

If you tell her your power, she will be forced to tell Overmind, because her life is on the line. She can't "be nice" to you and keep quiet about something that big.

No reason to lie, though. Let's just tell her the truth about some things, but not the big secret.
I don't know if this counts as A or C: Tell her that you could tell she had precognition just from how she acted when you met, and also what people said about her. She can evade other people figuring her out via her power, but it doesn't work on you, so she couldn't keep you from finding out.
Also, yeah, your power is more complicated than just detection, but you refuse to tell her the details, for exactly the reasons you claimed. You would be harassed, if not outright kidnapped and used like a tool. You don't want to share her fate.
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No. 1028333 ID: 96c896

>>1028329
Aren't we empty of Energy right now?
If we're not, using it on someone would be good.
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No. 1028336 ID: e51896

>>1028333
If it's midnight then no. If it isn't, then yes.
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No. 1028337 ID: 629f2e

>>1028331
> Cat only has 11 energy, 4 points off from upgrading her passive precognition.

That's why I'm saying to grab some fairy dust and lick that shit. It's straight up magic, if anything can put you over your limit for a few crucial seconds it's that. Get it from the source and hold Sunshine in one hand if you have to.
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No. 1028341 ID: 96c896

>>1028337
I kinda doubt faerie dust is enough to bring us from 0 to past our cap...
Also I wonder if Iraphena hasn't upgraded her passive precog on purpose? Maybe it's already annoying...

OH lol I just realized she drank the tea, so it's already been upgraded! It's going to cost more than 15 energy now.
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No. 1028344 ID: c92a02

Lie that your power lets you sense unawakened powers too, and when she points out you’re lying say that you’re lying for a good reason.
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No. 1028369 ID: 1c6255

Tell the truth... about getting the appraisal power from the Demon Eye Amulet.
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No. 1028370 ID: 8483cf

C. Talk about how well the dress fits you.
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No. 1028375 ID: 860984

>>1028327

I say we do a LITTLE of A. Dont lie, but dont tell the entire thing.
Admit that Cat's power also lets him tell exactly what power others have as well as how strong their powers are. Hint at it letting him alter peoples powers as well, but be vague about how it works.
We shouldnt say anything about being able to awaken people though, and if she tries to dig, tell her we might tell her more when we're sure it wont get either of them in trouble.

And hey, if Iraphena ever gets tired of the world being predictable, or needs some chaos to shake things up, maybe she should hang out with Cat more.
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No. 1028379 ID: 6c227a

I kind of don't think upgrading her passive precog unannounced is a good idea. This is a woman whose life is dominated by her ability to see the future. Her every interaction with every other person is colored by it, she has no surprises and little to look forward to, and it is clearly wearing on her. Upgrading the one that she can't turn off to be more powerful/detailed/accurate sounds like making her life worse, and for what? A moment of dramatic flare?

>Most of A (because playing it completely safe is a boring story)
Tell her yeah, it's not JUST detection. Right from the start you could touch somebody and get a list of their powers' names and levels, though not details on how they work, and, generally a message saying not enough energy to upgrade.
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No. 1028382 ID: 629f2e

One more point for full A: Cannie knows the full truth. If we tell Iraphena ourselves, we can use a favor to make sure she keeps it to herself, as Polt suggested. If she finds out the rest from Cannie, then she might be upset enough with us to report it. Even if we gave a partial truth and used a favor to make her not say anything about our powers to Overmind, there are workarounds she could employ to follow the letter of the favor rather than the spirit.

Between Cannie and Iraphena, I'm nore willing to place my faith in the elf staying true to her word, especially her favors, than I am Cannie keeping her mouth shut. Especially if we buold a bond with her, and with the threat of mutually assured destruction om the table. ("One word to anybody, and Willamina will make sure everybody knows about your ability. How many people out there do you think would be interested in precognition? The Hero League will probably take some interest for sure.")
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No. 1028429 ID: 860984

>>1028382
Above all else, lying to her and threatening her are the two things we should avoid.

Cannie already knows, so anything Cat says thats a straight up lie can be easily disproved, even without her breaking her word, and it just makes him look like a jerk, and not a very smart one besides.
Just be honest and tell her we're not comfortable giving it all away yet, especially considering Cannie flew off the handle when we told her everything up front, and that without going into details, people finding out about Cat's power would be as bad, if not worse than people finding out about Iraphena's. Thats something shed probably understand. We just need to build more trust before we go that far.
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No. 1028446 ID: e5709d

C) Just tell her you told Cannie and then she pinned you the ground and called you a weakling who didn't deserve what he got. You don't want a repeat of that, and she needs to know how Cannie describes it.
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No. 1028453 ID: d07bce

A. Tell her the truth, she risked her safety telling you about herself , it's fair you tell her about yourself. use favor to have her keep it secret, and also use your second HOPE ENERGY POINT to hope she keeps it secret. If we can reveal it by upgrading her somehow, great!

Probably best to get it out of the way and be honest with her to clear the air between us and show we dont want bad blood with her by telling her on our own terms about us than to have her snooping after we lie and make her think we are sketchy and get wrong ideas about us.

Make it clear what happened between you and cannie after you told her, and your fears of Nunitus and The Heroes League knowing about you as you already know that angels had took control of them.
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No. 1028472 ID: 9a2966

>>1028327
A - Truth, but still easy on the details and heavy on the food for thought.

Cuddle up and whisper in her ear and massage her, make it seem like you're just playing with her a bit more. Remember that she has her Choker of Read Emotions, so she'll know what you're feeling as you talk about it. So yeah, no lies. They're pretty pointless.

>It's a difficult situation for you both, to trust
Admit that you appear to be deeper in this situation than you have any right to be, but you still genuinely didn't know about much of anything of this a week ago. Yes, you haven't been honest about the full extent of your ability, duh. You, too, very much do not want to become endangered by becoming familiar with someone and oversharing. See how that works?

It's hard to trust when both sides thinks the other is more than a bit sus. That's one reason for the wall between you. That can be worked on though, so you will try a bit harder, but she needs to understand that there's like a vanishing opportunity here for one of you to say fuck it and go for broke truth-wise. You're just not sure it CAN be you who fully cracks first. Maybe, in a specific situation, if she'd be willing to put in some trust of her own.

To be fair, you ARE taking some gambles with trusting other people, many of them also more or less strangers, based on what your ability can tell you and to some extent your gut, so why should Iraphena be any different? Well, attitude, power and associates play a part. She's too connected... came off as too risky a gamble, but you didn't want to exclude her totally either, make an enemy of her and whoever she was with - or was pulling her strings. You get that she's just trying to make the best of a raw deal, given the state of the world and the future. She might have gotten the impression that's all she CAN do - or that this is, at least, the best of her options.

So. Here's a few things you CAN reveal and you HOPE (!) it won't come back to bite you in the ass. You'd love some reciprocity, but you're not going to insist on this favor-for-a-favor bullshit today. You think both of you are just trying to make the best of a bad situation, after all, so here's a few gimmies that should be... safe-ish, given that you can literally not trust the walls - or air - to not have ears of late.

>Things to (safe-ishly) reveal
- Yeah, you haven't been honest about the full extent of your power. One thing about them is that you can also identify the specifics of others' powers, she pretty much figured that out already. The rest... is not something you'd reveal in the open. There's one place where you'd feel comfortable doing so, but you'd need Willemina's permission. (Invite Iraphena to the Winnebago to let her in on the whole deal, since it's shielded from most means of scrutiny.)

- You're in touch with someone from another world that was punk'd by dungeons and all that follows. Listening to them describe it has been, uh, illuminating, and has enlightened you about the comment she made the other day about whom to be concerned about. You think you're starting to get it now. (Mint's story, angels being super-powerful 'cleanse first, cleanse again later' types.)

- You know why her Sage's Leap tea didn't work as well as she probably wanted. Sage's Leap tea only ups the least powerful power a single step. Since she has more than one power... ah well. By the time you realized, she was already drinking it. So it goes.

- You bought the amulet. It's useful.

- You can verify Isabella has a spirit. Amulet let you see it, but that's all you'll say about that. You don't want to dump all of someone else's secrets, even someone who's shown themselves unstable. You'd like to resolve things with them somehow. It's... a messed up situation, Isabella's whole deal, the more you look into it. If Iraphena knows anything that could help... well. Maybe you can ask that as a FAVOR or something?

- You don't actually know why you're immune to her future sight. It came as a surprise, though you did make an educated guess that it might be something like that based on how she, some sort of precog, was acting around you. You've taken it to be a good thing. That stuff you do might matter, stupid and arrogant as that may sound. Good or bad though, if someone knows your future, they're going to act on it, manipulate you, try to control you, or even kill you to head shit off, yeah? You don't need a bunch of precogs - present company excluded - making moves on or for you on top of everything else going on in your life at the moment, so you're just glad to have that grace.

She should definitely consider the ramifications though. If some newly Awakened gonzo can have this protection against future sight, why not others, and that's why the future's in such a flux? There likely are those who move far more subtly than you have, and with more power for that matter. Perhaps the futures once seen shouldn't be all that informs her decisions? She may have been depending on this knowledge too much - not that she would have felt she had much of a choice. Perhaps it sucks to be told that, but eh. You're worried about everything you tell her somehow being the wrong thing that'll get back to someone else and get you in debt, chains or killed, so it's pretty even, yeah?

- You have a spirit of your own now. Literally your brother's spirit, thanks to the ring she gave you. Thank you so much. You got to see your bro again. For that alone you'd have fucked her silly. She did good, whatever else comes of things.

Give her a hug and a pat on the back.

(Mix and match the above reveals as appropriate, don't have to be all, or even one.)
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1028551

> PARTY - HOPE
The pit in your stomach is back, and you can't just ignore it. This... There's a lot of reasons why this makes you uncomfortable. You see a lot of yourself in her story, especially the part about being in an incriminating position where one slip up could lead to your death or worse. You really get it.

The decision you are making is nerve wracking and you feel an unusual amount of pressure on your very being. Every instinct inside of you is screaming for you not to do this, not to share, that it's a terrible idea. You tune out these voices, these detracting thoughts and are still left with a pressure, like the cosmos doesn't want this encounter, as if fate itself is trying in ever minute ways to push you away from this decision, against you. You're visibly shaking and you see the briefest hint of concern on her plump face.

No, you refuse to break down here, to give up. And then you feel something, that bud of HOPE inside of you. The one that a scant few days ago you began to nurture and use. It asks you, begs you to tug on it, to lean on it. Like this scenario, this moment was what it came here for. To help you, to forge this particular bond. The pressure builds as you make the decision and at first, the words don't come out. But little by little that pressure recedes, and you can feel that invigorating feeling of HOPE trickle through your system. You're going to tell her the truth, no matter what your insecurities might tell you.

You: F-first thing's first
You: I'm calling in a favor
You: You cannot speak of what I'm about to tell you
You: Cannie already knows and she got pretty pissed about it
Iraphena: Oh?
You: I-I-I I mean it.
You: Imagine the difficulty of the faith you just put in me
You: But compound the consequences
Iraphena: I don't see how-


There's a moment of recognition in her eye as she looks at you, your posture, your mannerisms, your confidence despite the terror you visibly show.

Iraphena: Huh...
Iraphena: I... No transaction needed, but if it's that serious...
Iraphena: Why risk it? I know I only did it in weakness just now...
Iraphena: And you don't even know the full extent.
You: Nor do you know mine
You: Nearly everyone I've confided in is a near complete stranger
You: I can only trust one kin from my past

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No. 1028552 ID: 0838d6
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1028552

> PARTY - THE HARD TRUTH
There's a pause, there's no one in the room, no one except a lone cockroach. You look at him and he stares at you, before responding.

Rex: THE ROOM IS CLEAR, I'VE CONFIRMED IT

He then scurries away, off in some crack in the wall. Has he just been watching the whole time? What has he even been up to? You set that aside and take several deep breaths. You won't share it all, not all at once, but there are some things you can share now.

You: I haven't been fully honest about my power
You: About the full extent at least
Iraphena: Duh, but go on
You: I can also identify specifics of others' powers
Iraphena: Oh.
Iraphena: OH...
Iraphena: That uh
You: And there's one not so tiny detail I can't reveal here
You: Maybe I could share that bit later, with Willamina's permission
You: In a more enclosed space.


You then briefly summarize what you know, how Mint shared her story. Surprisingly, Iraphena heard the same story nearly Verbatim from Krasla, her slave. He's been running errands and so hasn't been present. You verify that Isabella has a spirit, but don't elaborate on the details. You verify that the ring she gave you had your actual brother's spirit in it.

Iraphena: Wait, he's alive? Truly?
You: Yes, and I'd have fucked you silly alone for that
Iraphena: Well you already did
You: For that alone you gained a significant amount of goodwill with me


There is... a pause in her actions, a reverie in her thoughts. Like she's trying to remember something, but can't quite put her finger on it. Before she snaps her fingers.

Iraphena: I just recalled.
Iraphena: I told myself that I needed to get this.
Iraphena: Well future me did, years ago.
Iraphena: That it was important.
Iraphena: I completely forgot.
Iraphena: That's the problem with my power, too much info
Iraphena: Too much change and everything... bleeds together
You: And that's another thing, I genuinely don't know why I'm immune to it
You: To your precognition, and that maybe...
You: Maybe that means what I do *does* matter
You: I know it's hard to trust, but I HOPE...
You: That this doesn't bite us in the ass.


There's a somber silence that fills the room. You can vaguely hear murmurs of kin up on the roof, but it's a distant noise that you filter out. She walks forward and takes you into a hug, a tight one. You return the gesture.

Iraphena: You know, when I touch you, I can't see anything at all
Iraphena: Of the future I mean
Iraphena: Not passively, not actively
Iraphena: But we're still here, still alive
You: Maybe The futures you've once seen shouldn't inform all of your decisions?
Iraphena: Easy for you to say, you haven't lived my life


She laughs mockingly at herself, but doesn't break the hug. You hear her let out a quivering breath.

Iraphena: Don't make me regret trusting you
You: I could say the same thing to you
You: I mean, if it's all a gamble, what's one more roll of the dice?

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1028553

> FINALE - FIREWORKS
The hug breaks and the two of you make your way to the rooftop. You can hear Landi, Random and Sunshine excitedly talking to the crowd as the telltale screech of fireworks begin to shoot up into the air. Iraphena takes a seat on a nearby bench, leaning against the railing and waves you off, wanting a moment to herself.

You’re going to give her the full truth later, of that you’re sure.

A. Sit next to her anyway
- Increase your bond with Iraphena
B. Go back to your group
- Increase your bond with your friends
C. Request specific fireworks
- Increase your bond with those who like what firework you make
D. Other
- You could ignore the fireworks and look for or do something else
- You get the feeling whatever you do now will be important


AUTHORS NOTE: The thread will be ending in the next few updates.
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No. 1028555 ID: 629f2e

A. Go sit with her, and imagine the future you want. That idea is what you're going to do your best to make.
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No. 1028557 ID: c92a02

A. This is your moment to turn her from a frenemy, to a friend.
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No. 1028560 ID: e5709d

A - You like her.
She's got a nice rack.
She's good in the sack.
And most importantly:
She's a balanced mix between a practical strategist and a compassionate caretaker. You don't want to make enemies with good people.
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No. 1028569 ID: 1d4d1e

A. She's pushed people away all the time due to her precognition telling her to do it for her safety. She needs to experience friendship.

But no more talk about the future, and stress. Instead, talk about things that interests her, like the BATTLEBLADE club she frequents at and any silly stories she knows from it. Maybe we'll Learn about how Kazu had to wear a shock collar during the club activities, and then we can talk about how Kazu once had a mullet when we knew him back in the city 5 years ago, and we even had a weird hairstyle too Back then.
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No. 1028621 ID: e51896

Just had an awesome idea, and it involves knowledge from Edyellorange's other quest:

In Plush Quest, Mimi said that Irah loved sweet stuff.
So if Irah is supposed to be a reincarnate of Iraphena, what if that means she likes sweets too? She did eat our donut after all.

With that in mind, we also have 2 packets of Sweets that we've been feeding to Rex, with one of the sweets packets being open. But now that Rex has beef jerky now, why dont we just give Iraphena our unopened sweets packet for her to enjoy now or later, and bring our bond up with her a little more?
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No. 1028655 ID: 4bcdfd

Is there anything in Iraphena's dress pocket? If there is, return it to her.
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No. 1028706 ID: 0838d6
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1028706

> FINALE - YOU CHOSE THE ELF
You see Iraphena's dismissive wave, and notice your friends all piled up in a corner watching the fireworks and decide to sit with her. She gives you an incredulous look and then sighs.

You: I'm not going away that easy
You: You can't just push me away
You: I mean uh, you could, but I think you need a real friend
Iraphena: I…


The fireworks begin to burn a bit brighter than normal for a moment, it almost looks like lightning from up here, you stick your hand in the pocket of your new dress and fetch a pair of sunglasses out from it, you hand it to her.

Iraphena: Thanks, I forgot about those.
You: Want some sweets?
Iraphena: Mmmmmm yes.


You stick your hand into your pocket, the sweets still there from earlier and hand her one, biting one yourself. They're a bit hard, but just as good as they were a few days ago. She seems a bit happier at the moment, content almost.

You talk to her a bit about battleblade club, you talk about random things that don't make sense, and you talk about life in general. Despite the fireworks going on around you it's a quiet moment, one of reflection and calm. And in a weird way, you feel like you made a friend today, one that felt so distant a goal before.

There's a pause as you notice shadowy figures around you, outlined by the fireworks, for a moment you panic, but then you realize it's just Willamina, Andrea, Gena, Nipha, and Rudy. They look at eachother and nod before reaching out and tickling you. You're caught off guard, you yelp and laugh, Iraphena cocks an eyebrow at this scene and you reach out and tug her into the mess. For a moment, there's concern that the others will reject her, but they don't, and time passes as you all watch the fireworks together.

Maybe things won't turn out so bad after all, not if you can have moments of respite like this. You drift off to sleep, comforted by your new friends.
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1028707

> DONJON UNDERGROUND, OVERMIND'S LAIR
Overmind: Why... are you late with the report?
Grunt: Sorry, sorry, there was just uhhh a lot going on
Overmind: Explain
Grunt: Light 247 claims one of our workers set a diner ablaze
Grunt: And and nearly blew her own cover
Grunt: She also has ramped up activities near the dungeon in Lyst
Overmind: And what of Iraphena
Grunt: She gifted us one half-dragon servant for use
Grunt: Reports of a newcomers to lyst, several Awakened
Overmind: Any promising ones?
Grunt: Old marks, none pliable
Grunt: One seems suspicious, but Eye 017 claims it warrants no further study.
Grunt: Strangely, reports from Lyst are... scrambled
Overmind: Explain
Grunt: Like someone who knows our codes is there subverting the insects
Overmind: Hmmm
Grunt: Co- er, Overmind if I may...
Overmind: What was that?
Grunt: I er
Overmind: No, go on, say it


The woman gets up from her chair and takes off her hood, leaning into the masked grunt. The grunt starts to shake, terror visible deep in her bones.

Overmind: Say my name
Grunt: C-c-cobbler I'm sorry Overmind I'm sorry.
Overmind: HahhaHAHAHA hahaHA hahah
Overmind: Your expression was so good, hahaha
Grunt: Please no, it was an accident I-
Overmind: Oh, lighten up, literally, I think fireflies would look nice this time of year.
Grunt: Please


There's an audible snap as the woman clicks her fingers together and the grunt in front of her dissipates immediately into a burst of fireflies, they filter out of the room slowly, a few lingering behind and swirling around Overmind’s outstretched hand.

Overmind: Hmm, Lyst huh?
Overmind: I'll give Iraphena some more time, she did bring me a good toy.
Overmind: Bring in the half dragon!


There's a pause and silence in the room for a moment.

Overmind: Shit I forgot
Overmind: Eh, I'll just make a new one


She snaps her fingers again, this time, a new grunt, exactly the same in appearance as the old one slowly forms from cockroaches that seep in from grates in the floor.

Grunt: Yes my queen
Overmind: Call me Overmind
Grunt: Understood my queen
Overmind: UGhhh, why couldn’t there be more cicadas around here


> END OF THREAD 3
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> AFTERWORD
EDMANGO: Wow hey there y’all, what a ride! Thanks for sticking with me throughout this whole process. Catalyst was the first quest I started on this site, but I think it’s time I put it on pause for a bit. Time for a Hiatus on Catalyst, at least for a bit.

> WHY THE BREAK?
EDMANGO: Well there’s a lot of reasons, mostly that because it was my first quest I made some… questionable decisions with the intro and with escalation, another is that I want to work on something else. I also have concerns about the length of what I had planned. This feels like a story that would take 10+ threads to finish and I want to find a way to tell it more concisely.

> WHEN WILL IT BE BACK?
EDMANGO: No idea, but when it comes back it will likely be a timeskip, or a reboot, or a side story, or something else entirely. I really like what I’ve done with the story, especially in this chapter, but feel that I made some writing mistakes that I now know how to handle better.

> CAN I MAKE MORE CATALYST THEN?
EDMANGO: Anyone who wants to make a quest or content using characters and ideas from CATALYST is totally free to do so, if you get impatient and wanna make your own spinoff or sequel or continuation feel free! I’ll even say it’s canon unless you murder all the characters, then I’ll say it’s double not canon and feel sad.

> WHAT’S NEXT
EDMANGO: Next up is my take on the towergirls formula, I’ve got the basic plotline down and the chart nearly done, so I’m excited. Should be about 2 months of quest, maybe a bit more or less depending on what happens.

> Q&A (ASK ME QUESTIONS)
EDMANGO: I will now accept questions for stuff you wanna know!

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Is LYST going to have a happy ending? Are they doomed or is it gonna be okay?
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What was some actions we took through the 4 threads that took you by total surprise?

What happens if one were to mix all three slushee flavors together? (Unless that is a total spoiler)

Your 5 favorite CATALYST characters?

might have more questions later.
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What do Iraphena's sunglasses look like? I bet they're an artifact too, everything she owns is an artifact.
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do you think the reason the wealthy are so against synthetic insect-based meats is because they fear we'll start to crave more bugflesh, being horrible bugmen in disguise and all?
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> Is LYST going to have a happy ending? Are they doomed or is it gonna be okay?
EDMANGO: That's a spoiler!
EDMANGO: It's not set in stone, but I like how you went for Iraphena, that'll spice things up for sure.

> What actions took you by surprise
EDMANGO: Not getting a weirder dick
EDMANGO: How heated the cannie debate got
EDMANGO: How you guys accidentally gave Nipha an OP set
EDMANGO: Seriously, I didn't realize the combo power

> What happens if you mix all three slushee flavors
EDMANGO: You vanish from the material plane and ascend
EDMANGO: But if you're not prepared that just means you die

> Top 5 Catalyst Characters
EDMANGO: Nipha and Andrea tied for first, Gena, Iraphena, Trey vaguely behind them.

> What do Iraphena's sunglasses look like?
EDMANGO: Well they look like sunglasses with four lenses, two on each side. They're decent quality but not a special brand or anything

> Do you think the reason the wealthy are so against synthetic insect-based meats is because they fear we'll start to crave more bugflesh, being horrible bugmen in disguise and all?
EDMANGO: That’s certainly why Overmind wouldn’t want that, thats for sure!

> BYE BYE FOR NOW
EDMANGO: Thanks for reading y’all!
EDMANGO: Go check out my new CYOA based quest
EDMANGO: It’ll certainly be something!
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