Muschio 2010/01/25(Mon)23:27 No. 118710 ID: c593ec
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I had no friends, no family, no assets. Nothing to my name, save the threat of death should I speak it. My place in the world vanished.

The Revolutionists and their leader, the new King, stole everything from me. They ruined my life.

I want vengeance, and I want it now.
Yes, I want vengeance, and I'm going to make sure I get it somehow.
I'm going to really make him pay for what he's done.

Muschio 2010/01/25(Mon)23:27 No. 118711 ID: c593ec
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And now, my dear Princess Vittima.
There's the question of... what to do with you."

"Your thoughts on this, princess?"

Play a board game.

Ransom.

>>118711
Ransom! Send them a lock of her hair as proof. We won't harm her if we can avoid it.

"Well first we must fix your hair, I believe. It's atrocious."

>>118711
So Boss, just throwin' this out there, might be a bad idea an' all... considered sharding her?

You could marry her, ransom her, kill her, befriend her, or give her to Dompag and let him decide, for starters. For the time being though, you should interrogate her while being courteous.

Ask her how she's doing, and how her life is in general.

"So, what use are you to me?"

>>118711
Think you can have Tislomer whip up a memory-wiping potion?

Muschio 2010/01/25(Mon)23:37 No. 118721 ID: c593ec
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Board games? Hair? COURTESY? I spit at the ideas.
My hate for this woman is so intense, my disgust so palpable, I can feel the bile rising in my throat.
If I am forced to send a message of ransom, I would rather it be a finger.

>"What are you going to do to me?"
"I haven't yet decided."
>"...you're not going to hurt me, are you?"
"I am a long, long way off from ruling that out."

Well hold up, has she actually done anything to you personally?

>>118721
What would Ridder do if he was in this situation?

FEH! Ridder would just blindfold her, bring her back to town in some untrackable manner, and admonish the minions that kidnapped her.

We've got a prime opportunity to seize some manner of power, be it monetary or otherwise. Let's not waste it due to petty moral concerns.

Let's interrogate her on how the rulers are handling the kingdom.

>>118721
Boss, are you pissed at her, or her father? Did she have a personal hand in killing your parents?

>>118721

"See that bed? I could have put you in the cell with the bed. But no. Now you have to sleep on the floor. The stone, cold, hard floor. I hope it is quite uncomfortable."

>>118722
It raises a good point. Though your fractured remains of your psyche we may be, access to your memory is apparantly nil. Has she personally wronged you in some manner beyond being the Princess of the kingdom that overran your father's?

>>118721
Say bossman. This is too convenient. I'm not liking this one bit.

Why would she just fall into your lap? Loyal minions or not, you just recovered from someone trying to POISON you. And now they conveine-
Conveint-

Really easily, the Princess of your Enemy falls into your lap?

Somethin' ain't adding up here.

Don't get too far lost in your own mess and look at where things fall, ain't nothin' in this life is for free.

Humiliate her by shaving her head.

Throw her in the portal. See what comes out.

Okay, maybe not. Perhaps you'd like to tell us about why you hate this dame so.

Stop telling her you don't know what you're going to do. Makes you look a bit foolish.

Ask her how things are, it'll give you more information that can help you decide how to act.

>>118721
Summon something from the portal, kill it to intimidate her.

Alternatively, summon something from the portal that's intimidating and threaten to kill her with it.

There is always the option of rape.

Just, you know, tossing that out there.

Since you hate her so damn much.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)00:02 No. 118739 ID: c593ec
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>"Why are you doing this? What have I done to you?"
"You DARE! You have the nerve to ask me that, after I've told you who I am? You impudent whelp! You unnatural, misbegotten CHILD! The only reason you live is because I willed it! It's only because you have value as a ransom you haven't been cut into tiny pieces!"

I can't remember the last time I've been so angry.

>"Yes, you told me what happened, and I understand your anger at those past events -- I do! I swear it! But your quarrel is with my father!"
"And the sins of the father are visited upon the son! Do you think your gender excuses you for his transgressions? His foul blood runs in your veins, Princess!"
>"But I have done nothing!"
"And when I was a child, neither had I! But your father sent his dogs for me all the same. You're not exempt!"

>>118739
Now break the bars as a show of terrifying strength.

>>118739
Muschio, calm down or you could do something stupid. In the past, people did something idiotic to you. Don't do the same thing as them, you're much better.

>>118739
Such malice!
Such ANGER!
Yes! Hahahah!
THIS is more like it.
THIS is the villain, Muschio Malto.
Now... What shall we do to our dear prisoner.
Rape and violence are so... classless. No...
We need something much more... fitting.
Some way to make her suffer the same fate we did... Some way to strip her of her 'royal' title...
Heheh. If we could get our hands on some kind of transformation potion... She would be no 'princess' if no one recognized her.

Look, getting angry at the princess solves nothing. Collect yourself and formulate a plan.

>>118743
...proceed.

Transform her into a midget catgirl and then torture her till she loses her sense of self-identity. She won't even be able to convince anyone who she really is with her memories and mind torn and distorted. Then dump her on the streets of the ruins of Sepia town. Leave her cold and alone, not even knowing who she is.

>>118739
Muschio, don't do this. Do you want this on your conscience when you visit Ridder?

>>118749

Ridder doesn't have to know. C:<

>>118739
Boss, I for one feel like stating that I'm against transformation potions. There are better, more interesting ways.

>>118750
Did I say he has to tell Ridder about this?

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)00:24 No. 118754 ID: c593ec
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Believe me, I am familiar with my oath to strive for something... less evil. And even without that, I'm not in the habit of butchering prisoners. But this time... this time... I am sorely tempted.
She's still alive because she may be useful to me... but also because this new morality does not sit well with slaughtering her where she stands. And yet...

...it is as you say. I am too furious with her to think clearly. I leave her in the silence visited by my outburst and walk purposefully from the newly-built cells.

"Dompag. I need you to watch the prisoner."
>"My pleasure, boss."

She's done nothing to you. If you do anything to hurt her, you'll be no better than the people you hate.

...Better add that he has to keep her behind the bars, and not go in himself too.

>>118754
Ask your local herbalist about any way to bring about permanent cosmetic changes.

Lord... Don't kill her. For the transgressions of her bloodline, that would be too easy. There must be a way to permanently alter her voice and appearance. Imagine her father's torment at losing a daughter... And imagine HERS at being completely unable to prove who she is...

>>118754
Fine. Lets weigh our options for now.
But do keep the transformation idea in mind.
It just seems to... fit.
Go find out how drunk our minions were when they did this and ask our herbalist about transformation potions.

>>118761
Also figure out how the hell they managed to capture her in the first place. They don't seem like the types to infiltrate a palace, much less while piss-drunk.

Of course... If you play your cards right, you might be able to negotiate an ally out of this, and a powerful one at that.

Muschio, you need to get hella-drunk and pass out somewhere to get your mind off of things.

>>118754
Um, you should probably tell Dompag not to mistreat the prisoners, and not to fall for any seduction tricks. In fact, just plain forbid physical contact with them.

Tell Dompag to keep it in his pants while he watches the prisoner.

Tell Dompag to watch his pants while he keeps it in the prisoner.

Maybe I shouldn't get into this... But wouldn't it be wise to figure out just how Finesse and big D got their hands on the princess? I mean for all you know they were tracked and you're soon to have a battalion of knights at your doorstep.

Muschio It may be worth noting that "you" are not you enemy, nor should you sink to the lows they did.

They hunted you though you were uninvolved, will you become like them?

>>118807

This guy has a good point. A couple of drunks kidnapped the princess. I don't think they got away unnoticed, or untracked. People get touchy about kidnapped nobility.

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:14 No. 118867 ID: c593ec
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>"Here are the mixtures, Finnie."
"Thanks. Dompag, are you all ready?"
>"I'm as ready as I can be, but you owe me for this!"
"Remember the plan! Let's go!"

>>118867
Bust that wall down, pronto!

Charmedfrightened 2010/01/26(Tue)12:18 No. 118869 ID: c593ec
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>"So blah blah blah blah blah, big words blah blah blah"
>"Oh no! What's that!"

Charmedfrightened 2010/01/26(Tue)12:19 No. 118870 ID: c593ec
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>"COUGH COUGH COUGH OH NO COUGH COUGH OH NOOOOOO"

Impressive. Finesse invented a smoke bomb.

>>118871
No, TISLOMER invented a smoke bomb. Or more likely, new an ancient kobold smoke bomb recipe.

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:23 No. 118874 ID: c593ec
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>"Oh no we're under attack please protect the King, someone! I CAN'T SEE THEM! HACK HACK HACK. YAWWWWWN. SNXXXXX. SNXXXX."

>>118873

That's what I meant. Really.

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:26 No. 118877 ID: c593ec
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>"We'll all go protect the King!"
>"Okay I'll go this way and look after the princess!"
>"Okay!"
>"Gee I better go see if the princess is HUH."

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:27 No. 118878 ID: c593ec
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>"Well I guess I'll just take a nap first snxxxxx"

...I suspect these are drawings on a blackboard.

Dompag 2010/01/26(Tue)12:31 No. 118883 ID: c593ec
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>"OH NO HOW DID AN OGRE GET UP HERE WHERE IS OUR BACKUP WE'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DEFEAT HIM ON OUR OWN OH HELP US OH DEAR WE ARE SO SMALL"
CRACKOW
POW
KA-PUNCH
>"OH NO WE'RE TOO TINY TO DO ANYTHING"
"AH HA HA HA HA HA!"

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:34 No. 118885 ID: c593ec
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>"Oh no! There's trouble at the Princess's tower! Let's hurry over there!"

Just as planned.

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:36 No. 118887 ID: c593ec
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KABOOOOOOM
>"Oh no, the tower entrance is sealed by debris!"
>"I hope the Princess is okay!"
>"Let's go get the emergency ladder!"

Dompag 2010/01/26(Tue)12:46 No. 118889 ID: c593ec
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"Princess."
>"Oh my! What are you doing here you strong statue of a man?"
"I'm here to kidnap you."
>"Oh dear!"
"You can feel free to resist."
>"Well... I suppose... I mean I don't have much choice... so I might as well just go along with it."
"As you wish."
>"Just be gentle?"
"Of course."

>"You can feel free to resist."
>"Well... I suppose... I mean I don't have much choice... so I might as well just go along with it."

Yeah, that sounds like Dompag all right.

>>118889
oh lawdy... Dompag's smoother than an oiled snake in a Teflon bowl.

Finesse 2010/01/26(Tue)12:51 No. 118895 ID: c593ec
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>"Okay, I got the ladder!"
>"Great! Let's get up there and guard the Princess!"
>"Hee hee hee!"
"Tislomer shhhhhh"

>>118895
Oh those three! Such hijinks!

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)13:03 No. 118898 ID: c593ec
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"...I see. That's very... informative. I'm quite impressed you all were able to carry that plan out so flawlessly."
>"Thanks!"
>"Thank you, Master Muschio."
>"Wasn't a problem."
"Dompag, aren't you supposed to be watching the prisoner?!"
>"But boss, no one can do the sounds like I can!"

>>118898
Muschio if I may I have a delicious plan. It’s true you could achieve vengeance by harming the princess, but I have a much better plan. You now have arguably the most important thing the king has his daughter but there is still one thing more important. His Nation, you could incite a rebelling against this king the way he set against your father, the irony would be delicious. Better yet, if you show compassion towards the princess and she were to join you imagine how sweet the vengeance would be for his father to find out his own daughter has turned against him and if this king has been doing terrible deeds you can on cover them and no longer are you a villain looking for vengeance, but a Noble Revolutionist seeking to right the wrongs of the past.

>>118898
Finesse is looking kinda, hung over.

>>118898
It's amazing what the proper motivation can do, eh? Love can be a powerful driving force.

Make a serious face and say you need to speak to Finesse along. Take her to your room. Push her onto the bed. Rip off her clothes. Lick her chest.
Only then look up and say that if she didn't do so well you would be very, very angry with her.
But now she deserves a reward.

Dom does have a point there. He got you good.

>>118898

Encore! Encore!

But in all seriousness, we should probably figure out what we're going to do with the princess. We can't simply keep her here. They'll find her eventually...

...Say, what about that Ridder chap? Didn't he say he had a place in the woods? That'd be nice and secluded.

... Did anyone think that the princess might have been trained what to do in case of this?
Dompag: Get back NOW!
Muschio: the princess is half right... But there is a much better revenge. Getting the princess to genuinly hate her father, with a passion. It'll take time, but it will be so much more sweet; especially if she carried your seed willingly.
Think about it...

>>118944

>Princess to hate her father

Most usually do...

...this ain't a half bad idea!

I say send the ransom note (with finger) to the King via your team of tiny Special Forces Agents. The little black ones you stole. Yeah. Them.
Have them leave the note on the King's bed unseen to display your power. Promise further correspondence to 'discuss' payment and deliver further fingers, toes, eyes, et cetera.

>>118958
Lets not go cutting off body parts right now, and it might be to our disadvantage to tell people who stole the princess.

>>118968
No information would be given. Just 'I have the Princess' and a promise for further correspondence and digits.

Go visit Commander Coriander Salamander for advice. She must have experience in kidnapping dames.

>>118970
[Psst, mana reserves were phased out some chapters ago and no longer apply.]

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)15:35 No. 118984 ID: c593ec
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Dompag and the others return to their posts and their duties.

I must admit, I am impressed. This was a very rash plan but I can't argue with the results. I was just saying I need to give my minions -- my allies more credit, and here they've shown they're capable of handling increased responsibility. Perhaps I should begin making larger plans. A larger army couldn't hurt, but my existing task force is more capable than I had previously believed.
They've proved themselves capable of action, and I respect them for it. I did say I needed to be less detached.

As for the Princess, it seems a most cunning scheme would be to turn her against her father or her kingdom, and vice versa. However, though she seems naive, she also appears relatively reasonable. I'm not quite sure how to approach this, and Tislomer isn't capable of any potions of transmogrification. Certainly not any permanent ones.

I don't know if I quite know how to approach this situation. If I am to brainwash her, perhaps I should learn more about brainwashing.

>>118984
Tell Dompag to not go so soon. He's quite good at convincing, maybe you can get some advice from him.

>>118984
Learn more about brainwashing...

Didn't Coriander have some experience with that? Olber was mind controlling everyone. You could discuss it with Ashedel too. Maybe if you find his notes you can find out how he was doing it. Didn't the rabbit go missing, too?

>>118984
>learn more about brainwashing.
Or about being diplomatic... maybe even nice? You might be able to genuinely get her on your side.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
C'mon.
Ransom note is good!
Wait.
Turn her against her father AND send the note (sans finger).
Get ransom and plant an inside agent! Win-Win!

>>118984
Heyheyhey. Didn't your dad get regicided because he liked monstrous races? I seem to remember hearing something about that somewhere.
Why don't we turn her into one? There's got to be something like, say, a TRANSFORMATION POTION or something somewhere nearby, right?
If those losers are half the racist assholes we suspect them of being, they'll instantly reject her. Which means she'll have nowhere to turn to but us for home and solace.
Kills two birds with one stone, that, and it'll even send a powerful message.

>>118995
>liked monstrous races
The path is clear. We get Dompag to woo her.

Marry princess, kill king, rule kingdom.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)15:56 No. 119004 ID: c593ec
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>>118995
Yes, I've already commented on the possibility of a transmogrification potion. But Tislomer doesn't have the knowledge to make one, especially not a permanent one. And I don't know where else I could get one.

>>118987
I suppose Commander Salamander is more familiar with brainwashing than anyone, and she is a close ally. I'd ask Ashedel, but she's gone out searching for recruits again.
It might be worthwhile to at least ask her for advice.

>>118990
I have no qualms about extracting a ransom in addition, but turning her against her father is a task.

It's true that I'm not incapable of basic kindness, and that I do have training in diplomacy, but the latter is more related to open trade, inter-national policies, race relations, and so on. There was never exactly a class on how to warp the will of a captive to the point that she can be turned against her own flesh and blood entirely of my own volition.
I think I would have remembered such a lesson.

>>119004
>how to warp the will of a captive to the point that she can be turned against her own flesh and blood
Simple. She just needs to fall in with love you.

>>119004
>>119005

Ask Dompag.

>>119005
Or you need to give her a present.
A mind-control bra present.

>>119004
> I don't know where else I could get one.
We could ask around Sepia Town. Seems like you can find just about anything around there. Or at least someone who knows where it is.

So a visit to Coriander it is! Get going!

Well in that case Mushi, head back to the cell. Smile calmly and act like a gracious host. Inquire as to her health and appetite. Satisfy her needs and have dinner (Breakfast? Lunch?) with her. Small talk about the current state of your former kingdom. Act completely different towards her than before.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)16:08 No. 119014 ID: c593ec
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>>119011
>Act completely different towards her than before.
I get the feeling she'd notice that.

>>119008
>A mind-control bra present.
I was under the impression those had all been destroyed. Though I suppose that's a fantastic shortcut if it's available, or perhaps if I could have Finesse make one from any blueprints.

>>119006
>Ask Dompag.
Dompag's silver tongue is impressive, but as you've already relayed, his forte is certainly a more immediate, less grand one than the level of deception I'd require. Convincing someone to submit to carnal urges is far, far removed from turning blood against blood, especially given I'm sure her father treats her like an absolute -- well, like a Princess.

>>119005
>Simple. She just needs to fall in with love you.
I will not lie with the enemy, especially one as reprehensible as Vittima. I'd sooner die! Or rather, I'd sooner SHE die.

Muschio I love you <3
Now go to Coriander to get those blueprints or find a secret stash of mind control panties behind a painting

The hell are you doing Muschio? I thought you were turning over a new leaf!

Or maybe just turning over the same leaf, but on a fresher side. Either way, ask if there is a way to erase short-term memory in the form of a potion, trinket, or maybe even spell.

Well, perhapses not completely opposite.
Maybe a further explanation of you situation is in order.
Cast yourself in a tragic light and get her to sympathize with your situation.

Well, I'm stumped.

How about we just kill her and send her head home in a box?

>>119014
Who says you need to love her? You just need to marry her, love is not involved. Of course that's not to say we can't make her fall in love with us, it will at least keep her quiet... actually... I have a plan.

Somehow we seduce her into loving you. With her under our wing we set up a ransom. Once she's back with the king she escapes to you again. With the king's money and the princes you pretty much him in the palm of your hands. And once that is complete, we, "legally", take back the kingdom.

This will be in no way simple, and may end up being a plan b or c but a plan it is nonetheless.

>>119014
I think we should at least TRY to get a mind control bra.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)16:39 No. 119033 ID: c593ec
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Hm. So be it. I'll see if my ally the Commander has any useful advice. Even lacking magical devices, I'm sure she would have some insight on controlling captives.

Now, should I pay Commander Coriander Salamander a visit in person, or should I send a minion and stay behind to keep an eye on the Princess personally?

>>119033
Whoever goes will need some way to cross the river. The ferry is still out, isn't it?

Better go yourself. Your underlings might not understand all the subtleties of the situation, in both your own views and the nature of the captive.

Q: Should we try to stop Dompag from raping her a bunch of times?

I think it'd do you good to get away from the vault before you kill the princess yourself. Just make sure that your crew knows messing around wont be tolerated.
And remember to put on your most pimp outfit. You may have to seduce Coriander before you can fuck her.

>>119033
Well, we did plan to go visit your friend Ridder did we not?

As for you romancing the princess, I agree with your assessment. It would be too much trouble for too little return. We don't need their family's legitimacy to claim the crown. Their family has 'no' legitimate claim to the crown!

However, there is no reason she could not serve to aid us in some function, I would suggest 'sharding' her to start out with... also I must note that the mind control clothing was easy enough for us to defeat, we should not consider such an option very seriously.

Seeing as the last time you went out, you almost got eaten, I recommend you stay inside. There might be something you can coax out of the princess yet.

>>119033
You should keep an eye on things here, at least for now. Better to send someone if nothing else than to arrange a meeting.

>>119037
Getting our house and especially our underlings in order was the entire point before this distraction came up. We should continue with that.

As for the princess whatever we decide to do will take time. For now and for the foreseeable future she stays with us. She's ours. Make sure she, and we, understand that.

>>119014

Sorry to return to an earlier subject, but you need not act completely different right away. It is understandable that you would be consumed with rage upon your initial meeting, and later calm down, as indeed seems to be the case. As she herself said, she understands your emotional response.

You may be able to play off that understanding. Already you may have planted a seed of doubt in her by commenting on your persecution as an innocent child. You may even be able to manipulate her into drawing a comparison between her current situation and your own - her imprisoned in a cage for her father's deeds, and you "imprisoned" in your life for yours.

Well of course you could just r... uh *krr-kumb* her into Stockholm syndrome but even then it seems evil, cruel and unnecessary, especially if we're trying a new more moral approach to things. Plus you said you didn't even want to copulate with her for any reason... though this isn't about love and more cruelty into holy shit she's fucking insane.

BUt its most certainly a good thing we're going good. Yep, going to Coriander tower ourselves sounds much better, eh Muschio... hehe?

Go yourself, they kidnapped her, they can probably guard her competently. Besides, you know the situation the best, you'll be better at explaining what you need help with.

With Ashedel gone, the only clear choice is to go and discuss the matter with Commander Salamander yourself. Leave Finesse in charge of things and gear up.

Might as well implant her with an orb chip so we can keep an extra eye on her, Boss.

If you do go to the Commander, be careful how you describe your situation. I would expect her to be very critical of both mind-control and manipulation after her own experiences.

Yeah, you're going to have to be the one who makes that trip. Let one of your minions guard her. What could possibly go wrong?

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)17:27 No. 119065 ID: c593ec
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Very well then. I'll make the trip while it's still midday and try to be back by evening.
"Finesse."
>"Yes, Master Muschio?"
"I'm going to visit our ally, the Commander Salamander. She may have resources -- or at least advice -- which I can employ to make the exploitation of this situation more advantageous to our cause. I'll be going alone. But because you've proved yourself such a capable planner, I'm trusting you with the safety of the Vault."
>"...Master?"
"You're in charge until I return."
>"Y-yes sir, Master Muschio! I understand! Thank you! I swear on my father's grave I'll -- I'll do everything I possibly can to make sure the base remains protected. The prisoner won't escape, and no stupid adventurers will be making off with your goods! You can rest easy!"
"Thank you, Finesse."

>>119065
Give her a kiss on the forehead.

I, for one, applaud our new true-neutral Muschio.
You'd better get going. Don't want to waste any time.

hey, Muschio... have you heard of "stockholm syndrome"?

It's... a mental pattern that has been observed in our analysis. It shows that captives treated decently over a period of time begin to like their captors... and we mean genuinely like.

As in, it'll take a while... but if you treat this princess with enough respect for a while... she is almost given to convert to your side.

In addition, she has no clue about you. Judging from her age, she was probably a toddler when you lost your family and kingdom. She knows nothing and her father was all she knew. Imagine the crap you'd feel in her position, and use it to your advantage. Try to invoke sympathy to you. Get sympathy back.

And for godsake, if she willingly has your baby: She creates an 'abomination' which her father cannot kill without backlash. He kills it, he permenantly loses his daughter (and therefore his lineage). He doesn't kill it: your son/daughter will be the future ruler (and the people will be pissed at him for accepting what he said was bad)

>>119072
You are assuming that the king cannot have more children, or perhaps even a son... no I think we should not stoop to such linage dickery... if we are to claim the throne it will be because we are worthy of it and have the might to claim it. Not because of who we know and who is in our family.

You know, if you apologized for your outburst before, blamed it on the indignities caused by her father, and told her she was right about not having done anything wrong (this is important, people love being told they were right) you'd be well on the way there.

Also marrying into becoming the prince again could work. It'd also take a lot less manpower than a revolution, but probably more finesse. Yes, yes, you hate the princess, i got that.

>>119076
You're assuming they couldn't have tragic accidents if they even exist.

>>119065
COMPLETELY PLATONIC HIGH FIVE

Suggestion 2010/01/26(Tue)18:25 No. 119099 ID: e0499d
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>>119083
It'd also take a lot less manpower than a revolution, but probably more finesse.
probably more finesse
finesse

I see what you did there

Hug Finesse!
You must. She needs to know that you don't hate her.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)19:06 No. 119120 ID: c593ec
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Very well, I'll leave at once. I'm taking some minor provisions, but I expect the journey will be a minor one.

Who should I... er... hand you off to, in my absence?

>>119120
Hm.

Babrakus. We need to check in with our Brobold.

>>119121

I'll go with this. Babrakus sounds good.

>>119120
Either Babrakus or Finesse.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)19:11 No. 119124 ID: c593ec
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Very well! I'll leave you to Babrakus. I'm off!

We haven't talked to Babrakus much, we can talk to Finesse later.

Give finesse a kiss on the cheek for all that good work.

C'mooon, you know you want to.

>>119129
HEY BABRAKUS WHAT'S UP YOU SAWING SOMETHING DON'T ACCIDENTALLY CUT YOURSELF THAT THING LOOKS DANGEROUS.

What's up babs?

Do not cut off your hand.

...Naw you're too cool for that.

SHOW US YOUR ERECT PENIS
NOW
Then stroke it
Look at it as you stroke it
Dont stop now
Let those fluids drip all over your fingers
DONT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF IT, GODDAMNIT
That's right
Just keep going

>>119129
What's up, Babrakus?
Things going well for you, bro?

>>119134
Yeah maybe you should do this buddy I bet you haven't had a good release in a while don't worry we'll watch out for you to make sure no one walks in.

Babby! My man! What is up with you!
[/stupid]
What is your opinion of Tislomer?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)19:22 No. 119142 ID: c593ec
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>What's up babs?
Working.

whatcha workin on?

>>119142
Not to distract you or nothin', brudda, but what's your opinion on recent developments?
If you got one, that is. Just curious.

What do you think of the Boss's leadership? Anything you'd like to share with this mysterious conglomeration of voices?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)19:26 No. 119147 ID: c593ec
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>What do you think of the Boss's leadership?
Seems fine.

>whatcha workin on?
A box.

>>119147
Chill out some more.

you were kind of unarmed the last time the base was attacked, maybe you should make a uh..spear

>>119147
Makin' it for Tislomer, Finnie, someone else, or just 'cause?

>>119142
>>119147
...you're not much for complete sentences, are you?

On an unrelated note, Tislomer totally wants to jump your bone.

Nice hat. Where'd you get it?

>>119147
So, what do you think of everyone else?
Tislomer, Finesse, and Dompag?

Suggestion 2010/01/26(Tue)19:45 No. 119173 ID: b489f8
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>workin on a box

Just a box? Gonna be anything special about the box?

>>119147
A man of few words. I like that.

Whatchu think about that new encampment in the forest? The one with the muscled ratbold girl?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)20:45 No. 119214 ID: c593ec
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>Nice hat. Where'd you get it?
Made it.

>you were kind of unarmed the last time the base was attacked, maybe you should make a uh..spear
Nah.

>Just a box? Gonna be anything special about the box?
For Charm's herbs. She asked for one.

..so..got a crush on anyone?

Charm? Is that the name Tislomer goes by?

>>119214
Do you like making boxes?

>>119220
Her name means/translates to/something like that "Charmedfrightened," or at least that's what showed up during her chapter.

So what do you do for fun, Babs? How long have you liked men?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)21:01 No. 119234 ID: c593ec
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>Do you like making boxes?
It's all right.

>So what do you do for fun, Babs?
Nothin'.

Babrakus.. Are you depressed?

>>119234
Do you even have any fun, any enjoyment?

That's no way to go through life, Babs. You should get out sometime! Maybe you should ask if Tislomer would like to go out or somethin'!

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)21:10 No. 119248 ID: c593ec
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>Babrakus.. Are you depressed?
Nope.

>>119248
Ok, I like that about you. How 'bout those women, eh? What do you think about Tislomer, or Iegsip?

Hey Babs you wouldn't happen to have a raging libido that you've been forced to keep under wraps, have you?

>>119248
So how are Iesgip and Nakraska doing, Babs?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)21:15 No. 119256 ID: c593ec
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>Iegsip
Who?

>Whatchu think about that new encampment in the forest? The one with the muscled ratbold girl?
Never been.

You don't really need help with anything, do you? Pretty much got things handled. How did you become a carpenter?

This kobold needs a kobro. Hey, you should hang with Nakraska some time; he's a good dude. Tislomer knows him. Sometime the three of you (plus his coworker, Iegsip) should get together and have a drink or something.

>>119261
Oh, definitely. Arrange a drinking day in Sepia Town.

You work very hard and you're a model worker... why exactly is that?

How's the ol' leg holding up?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)21:43 No. 119283 ID: c593ec
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>You don't really need help with anything, do you? Pretty much got things handled. How did you become a carpenter?
Being a fisherman didn't work out. Had to build a place for myself.

>You work very hard and you're a model worker... why exactly is that?
It's the right thing to do.

>How's the ol' leg holding up?
Feels fine now.

WHY DIDNT YOU BUILD YOUR HOUSE OUT OF FISH

Take off your pants.

What's your favorite kind of spoon?

>>119283
Don't you get bored?
Surely you must do SOMETHING to unwind...

Babrakus, what do you want in life?

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)21:57 No. 119293 ID: c593ec
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>Surely you must do SOMETHING to unwind...
Sometimes I fish.

>>119293
Babrakus.
What is best in life?

>>119293

Ever try masturbating?

That sounds good and fun about now if your finished with your box.

Umm... what is your own opinion of evil?

Remove your trousers.

Babrakus 2010/01/26(Tue)22:04 No. 119301 ID: c593ec
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>Umm... what is your own opinion of evil?
Good and evil are just words.

>What is best in life?
You just gotta try to do right by your friends.

What would you like out of life, Babrakus? Do you have anything you want or want to do? We tend to help with long-term goals in our spare time. Kind of a hobby.

>>119293

Ever thought about building something epic? Like a big ol' machine or trebuchet or something?

Become struck by a fey mood.

>>119301

Isn't chocolate awesome? I like chocolate.

>>119301
You're a cool 'bold, Babrakus.

You need a cigar and a pair of shades. Then you will be complete and your coolness shall be prefected.

Now, when you hammer your next nail, can you say "Baby, I can nail you all night long."

>>119301
>Good and evil are just words.
>You just gotta try to do right by your friends.
... You know what? I like you.

You should start working on something real big in your off time, man.
I bet the boss would dig that.

Who do you consider your friends? The folks here? Or back home?s

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)22:16 No. 119315 ID: c593ec
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Oh, good timing. I've almost reached the tower. In fact, I'm at the river. You might remember it.

But fortunately for me it seems that the newly-instated Commander has had the forethought and consideration to install a bridge across this watery hazard.

>>119315
In before the bridge is a trap

Remove clothes
Erect penis
Open door
Fuck women
Gain wisdom
Return home

>>119315
Eye bridge suspiciously, because it would be the perfect place for a trap.
Cross anyways because it is this, or going for another swim.

Call out first, ask if anyone's home.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)22:31 No. 119322 ID: c593ec
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Good caution. I like that.
But by all appearances the bridge is both sturdy and untrapped.

Run the fuck across because there is still a monster in the water and it's probably pissed at you.

>>119322

Stroll across in total confidence then.

Final test, chuck a rock at the center. If it's fine, go ahead.

Oh, for fuck's sake. Just walk across.

>>119322
Well, it if 'is' trapped we can always jump off and swim like last time.

>>119322
I've got this sneaking suspicion that something stupid is going to happen, but it probably has nothing to do with the bridge so...
Carry on.

>>119326

This.

In before troll.

Muschio 2010/01/26(Tue)22:52 No. 119335 ID: c593ec
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>Run the fuck across because there is still a monster in the water and it's probably pissed at you.
Oh ffffffuuuuUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

You must speak to the Commander about this. Very inconvenient.

>>119335

Someone needs to kill that fish someday.

>>119335
We should really KILL this thing one of these days.
Oh well, continue your mad dash to safety.

Continue running very fast.

Shake fist at fish, vow revenge.

Did I not tell you this would happen?

Do you have any weapons on hand? Your sword, a rope, a generally sharp and pointy thing?

Smack it on the nose, I hear that works great on sharks.

Keep running. Don't stop until you run out of breath or reach the tower.

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)13:28 No. 119472 ID: c593ec
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...well.

I seem to be in the clear now. I'm a bit out of breath but no worse for the wear, and perspiration aside I'm still dry.
I get the distinct feeling that beast has it in for me.

Regardless, I'm here now.
Someone has groomed some very nice-looking hedge animals around the tower. It makes it look rather pleasant.

>>119472
Knockey knockey.

knock on the door and yell youre here to fuck hot women until theyre satisfied

SLAY the hedge animals.

>>119472
Ring the bell, and call out "YOOHOO IT'S THE MILK MAN"

Climb the vines again. It'll be whimsical.

Enter the way you did last time, for a lark. I'm sure they'd appreciate the humor.

yeah climb vinces, THEN yell youre here to fuck hot women until theyre satisfied

Climb vines.

Announce "Heyo! Guess who it is!"

Cue laugh track and applause.

Maybe we'll be able to sneak up on the taxi rabbit again if we go the vine way~

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)13:41 No. 119485 ID: c593ec
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As strangely tempting as it is to climb the vines, I'm simply too exhausted from my recent sprint to attempt such a silly act. Instead I simply knock, preferring not to introduce myself in a ridiculous manner.

A young dogfolk I don't recognize answers the door.
>"Hello. Sir?"

>>119485
Hug Boxdog.

>>119485
Notice that he's naked and act completely flustered and mumble something about friends of Coriander.

"Hi. I'm here to speak to Commander Coriander Salamander, please."

>>119488
Introduce yourself, THEN say this.

Say that youre a friend of the commander, Muschio Malto, pleased to meet you, who are you

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)13:54 No. 119495 ID: c593ec
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"My name is Muschio Malto. I'm a friend of the Commander. I was hoping I might see her."
>"Who's at the door?"
The dogfolk turns to a voice somewhere in the tower.
>"A sir Muschio Malto. He says he's a friend of Coriander's."
>"Oh! Yes, show him in."
>"Very well, Miss Lina."

Didn't he get eaten...?

I mean, uhh, continue inside and more properly introduce yourself.

>>119495
Let this person show you in.

>>119495
Ask him how he came to be staying here.

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)14:06 No. 119501 ID: c593ec
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The dogfolk manservant sees me inside.
>"Won't you come in, please."
"Thank you. And hello, Lina. It's good to see you again."
>"Hello Lord Malto. It's always a pleasure! You can wait on the next floor up, and the Commander will see you shortly."
"How did you come to employ this individual?"
>"Oh, well! We found the poor dear half-starved and badly beaten not far from the tower, passed out near a tree, not too long ago. While we were nursing him back to health, we found out he's also pretty capable at helping with a few odds and ends around the tower. Like answering the door, for one. You do a good job, Buster."
>"Thank you Miss Lina."

>>119501
Ask Buster if he knows what beat him up so badly.

D'aaawww. :3

Inquire as to the whereabouts of the Commander.

Well, nothing really to do but to proceed upwards.

>>119501
Say it's nice that they have a male member on that staff in case one of them gets the Nymph's Jynx again.

>>119505
Seconded. Very good way to politically express the hardship you had with... The Orc who shall not be named

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)14:27 No. 119516 ID: c593ec
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Very well, I'll wait upstairs as instructed.
The new manservant appears competent and nonthreatening enough, and the goblin Lina seems to like him. I'm sure he'll be a welcome addition to the staff here. Coriander no doubt oversaw this.

Casually bringing up something as uncomfortable as the Nymph's Jinx in mixed company seems just plain inappropriate.
I head upstairs through a trapdoor and emerge in a familiar room.

>"Wh- Muschio!"

Kiss her hand.

Offer to play some cards.

>>119516
"Hello, Arabella. I'm here to see the commander about a... personal dilemma. How have you been?"

Ask if she's in good heath now.

Be polite. Inquire as to her health. Once that topic is done, explain the reason for your visit.

tell her that what is in the past is in the past, there is no need for awkward emotions

>>119516

...Has she been working out? She doesn't look quite as... curvy.

Greet her kindly, and ask how she's been feeling.

>>119516
So Muschio, do you have an erection now?

Have an awkward pause.

Then say "hey baby."

"Hello. Are you doing alright?"

>>119516
Abort! Abort! You've been spotted! Jump out a window!

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)14:42 No. 119531 ID: c593ec
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Ah, it's good to see Arabella again. And a little politeness goes a long way.
>"Muschio."
"Hello Arabella. I see you have a new doorman. He seems like a fine fellow."
>"Muschio."
"So, are you doing well these days? Is everything all right since I last saw you?"
>"Muschio what are you doing here."
"I'm here to speak to the Commander about a personal and political issue I'm currently involved in. It's all very delicate stuff."

"...is something the matter?"

She's probably a little shy about the whole nymph's jynx deal, you know, being in a relationship with coriander and all. It'd probably be best if you just skirted the whole subject entirely.

"Umm....is there something wrong?"

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)14:52 No. 119543 ID: c593ec
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"Er... is something the matter?"
>"Muschio."
"...yes?"
>"I don't want you talking to the Commander about what we did."
"...well, of course not. I would never divulge details on that sort of thing, especially not to a commanding of-"
She grabs my hand suddenly, holding my fingers very uncomfortably. Her grip is like iron.
>"I don't mean details. I mean anything. Don't even mention it."
"Well, er... I understand your embarrassment..."

"Okayipromisenowpleaseletgoofmyfingers ow ow ow ow ow ow ow."

>>119543
DUDE JUST SHUT UP, SMILE NERVOUSLY, AND NOD ALREADY!

>>119543

She's looking a little nervous... I suppose the situation of your last meeting must have left a color to her impression of you.

"Very well, a lady never asks and a Gentleman never tells!"

Whoa whoa whoa now... If she'd been a bit more polite I'd suggest complying, but who does she think she is, ordering you in such a way? You're not some crony like her, you're Muschio fuckin' Malto, and you take orders from no one. Backhand that bitch to tuesday, order her to make you a sandwich, then get up there and question Cori why her underling thinks she can order her guests around.

She probably lied about the jinx to get laid. Who cares though.

Assert yourself.
"Now listen. If there's something going on here, I'll hear it in full."

>>119543
"What's so wrong with mentioning it, toots?"

"I promise I won't mention it."

Don't stick your foot in your mouth, Muschio.
She could break you in half, Muschio. Stop that, Muschio. Don't say it, Muschio. She's not fat, boss. Don't comment on her looks. Stop it don't call her ugly, boss. Why are you about to call her ugly, Muschio? She's about to break you in tiny pieces, Muschio. Oh god don't fuck this up.

"What do you take me for, some common buffoon? I won't say a word."

I told you to jump out the window bro. I warned you 'bout this. I warned you bro. But you had to go and not jump out the window, like you think there's something wrong with jumping out windows. And now look at you. Shoulda jumped out that window bro.

ok but only if i can fuck you up the pooper

Muschio 2010/01/27(Wed)15:22 No. 119587 ID: c593ec
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"Wh-what? Of... of course I won't say anything about it. I have more tact than that. I promise, I won't mention it."
After an uncomfortably long moment, she releases my hand and her expression instantly softens.

>"All right, then. It's good seeing you, Muschio."

"Are you keeping something from me?"

>>119572
Shaddap shaddap SHADDAP!

Anyways, off to the commander.

>>119587
Now go tell Coriander about it.

>>119587
She's... quite shy for an orc it seems. I guess your prestige carries a lot of weight and such. I mean, the fairness and kindness of your family to those of "lesser breeding" seems to have garnered you some measure of adoration and respect from those usually despised is higher society.

Even when you were dead set on being "evil" I suppose that is one principle that still held true for you.

>>119587
"I'm sure the feeling will be mutual once the circulation in my hand comes back."

Ask if the Commander is available at the moment.

>>119587
don't you find this odd CONSIDERING Arabella came to your domain under he commander's orders...

If I remember, Arabella came to your HQ saying that Salamander wanted you to cure her jinx... and you complied for the sake of strengthing the alliance...

Now would be a VERY good time to question her and threaten to ask Salamander for an explaination if Arabella doesn't deliver one.

>>119622
this

Ignore it, Muschio. It doesn't matter, just go to see the commander.

>>119622
She's bigger and stronger than him. That was actually what caused him to do the deed in the first place. Best not to confront her.

>>119654
well, yes... but I honestly doubt that she'll kill us. Maybe bruise us up bad, but killing Muschio would be MUCH worse for her...

And on top of that, I didn't mean FULLOUT CONFRONTION... just a "Just wondering why you're so freaking tense about it considering she sent you to me..."

Just keep swiming going up. And don't say anything about Arabella. Up, up and away.

>>119681
Also, make a very definite mental note. Ridder is NOT to be trifled with.

>>119710

He's his best friend. Of course he isn't.

Anyway, up, up, and away. See what cool things the Commander has.

Realise her previous illness was a trick, blackmail her into doing your EVILLLL bidding.

Hey Muschio wouldn't it be hilarious if you made a move on Ridder as a joke when you came over he would get so flustered and a good laugh would be had by all when you tell him you were joking.

Wait.

Why wouldn' you mention to her boss shes been at your place?

Doesn' Coliander, like, KNOWS shes been there anyway??