Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)19:08 No. 120362 ID: c593ec
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And then there was an accident.
A very beautiful woman used to live here once.
But no longer.

Charm walks like she's tired. She doesn't say much anymore either.

I heard someone say "disfigured for life".
So I suppose she'll be like this forever.

>>120362
does she still work with chemicals or just purely herbs now?

>>120362
I must say, if you though her beautiful.. she never knew it from you.

D:
Sad times.

>>120362
Babrakus, do you know how she felt about you? How she might still feel about you?

...Have you tried to cheer her up?

>>120364
Seriously. If you felt that way, you should have at least have let her known.

Lord knows she was crazy about you...

Is she still dating that guy in the woods or what?

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)19:25 No. 120375 ID: c593ec
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I don't know about her friend in the woods like she doesn't know about how I feel. I don't go blabbin' about that sort of thing.

>>120367
No, I said she was pretty once. But she ain't anymore.
I'm not interested in her.

>>120375
Hey man, she's still essentially the same person in there.

>>120377
Psst: I think he's a little bitter.

>>120377
Actually... she's probably feeling pretty dead inside.. a nose is more that just a sense of smell and an addition to a pretty face for a kobold.

You're kind of a knob, dude.

Even if you aren't interested in her in an attraction sort of way, you're still her comrade in arms - and the only other kobold in the place to boot.

But I guess you got everything you need, so everything's just hunky dory, right? Real meaningful life you're living there, pal.

Shit happens I guess. Perhaps even if you're not interested in her, you could try to cheer her up?

Babrakus, do you blame yourself for it because you got away relatively unscathed

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)19:38 No. 120392 ID: c593ec
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I don't care what you think of me. Everyone wants a beautiful girl. That's how it works.

But she is a comrade and she did help us out. So if you really want me to try to cheer her up I can do something. But first I have chores.

I gotta make some trap components for Finnie, some door bars for the boss, and something to 'fix up the barracks', but I dunno what. Then I can do something for Charm.

I'm doing the door bars first 'cuz they're easy.

You look a bit... tired. Are you ok?

I don't think there is any cheering to be done. Let her know that you are there if she needs to talk or a shoulder to lean on. That's all you can do to help. You would be surprised how much better that can make someone feel.

>>120392
That's not the point. You could have had the beautiful girl - she was practically waiting for you - but you lacked the backbone to say anything. Its not like we didn't drop a ton of hints or anything.

But now, you have nothing, and you never will. Get back to those chores, boy, I'm sure Charm can do better anyway.

D=
Where is Mushi? We need to talk to him.
Also Babs, you are so uncaring. Let me tell you this.
You remember that time with the ghost-potion? The one Tislomer made?
You should also remember that she didn't turn up for some time after you and Finny.
She made that potion so she could be near you.
She snuggled with you while you slept that night.

Look, we're not making any headway by chastising the man. Just leave him to his chores.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)19:48 No. 120403 ID: c593ec
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>>120399
>She made that potion so she could be near you. She snuggled with you while you slept that night.
She was beautiful then. That beautiful girl is gone now.

I don't hate Charm. I'm just not interested in her. But if she's as sad as you say I will try to cheer her up.

But for now I need to come up with trap components to make.

>>120403
Hey maybe you could make her a mask that's more like her old beautiful kobold face. That would be nicer for her than the one she has now.

>>120403
Can never go wrong with spikes.

>>120403
Spikes are good. Spikes and darts.

Dick punchan device

>>120404
i approve of this.

also you use wood only, right? best trap componet you could make is crossbows

>>120403
I've been tryin' to get the Boss or Finnie to think about this for a while, Babrakus, and now you're askin' for traps. Well, I got an idea for you.

That last intruder got away. We don't know where they are now, and it'll be harder to make his life miserable. Most traps don't have much of a lasting effect if they're not lethal, or they won't keep someone around for long.

So we need a trap they can't run from. Something that will stick with them until they're dead. Remember the orb shards, Babrakus?

Shard injector.
They can run, but there's no way they can hide when we're a part of them.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)19:56 No. 120414 ID: c593ec
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All right. I made some spikes and some bolts and I also made a battering ram for hitting people in the dick, but I don't think Finnie will want to use that one.

Now what?

>>120414
Turn around.

>>120414
Make her a mask with a really long nose like Muschio's.

>>120414

You should make Tislomer a prettier mask.

Make Tislomer a new mask. One that's less... unsettling.

>>120414
Wow... you're oblivious arn't you?

>>120416
now that would just be cruel.

>>120414
What exactly is wrong with the barracks? Do we need a privacy screen or something?

Well, first turn around and ask her if she would like a mask that's more... koboldier looking.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)20:09 No. 120433 ID: c593ec
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I'm not gonna make her another stupid mask.

"Hey, Charm."

She doesn't say anything.

>>120433
Better hope she can't hear your thoughts through the shard. Then again, you probably couldn't care less.

>>120433
Ehhh... ask her what she would like you to make.

>>120433

You said you'd try to cheer her up. I bet that making her another mask would cheer her up.

>>120433
it sure as hell looks like she WANTS to say something. just say "Take your time, I'll be here if you need something."

>>120439
maybe ask her this.. hell man just say something?

>>120433
I suppose yet another mask would be no replacement for what she loss...

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)20:19 No. 120445 ID: c593ec
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I told you I'm not going to make her a stupid mask!

>>120445
Did you say that out loud?

>>120445

Ask if she'd like to have lunch with you.

>>120445
If you hate that mask so much why don't you just tell her that.

>>120445
Does she need help with something she can't do because of her burned hands?

>>120445
Wait, don't scare her off... calm down.

I know you don't make another mask... another prison for lost beauty... how can your hands recreate that> they cannot. But they can heal it, she will go mad without a friend, locked away without touch, or taste or smell.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)20:27 No. 120455 ID: c593ec
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"Charm, I... sorry. The boss's voices were going on."

...still she says nothing.
It hurts me just to even have to look at her like this. But I suppose she needs help. And I want to do right by a friend.

"...want to have dinner together?"
She looks up suddenly and nods. I think she does.
"Okay. We can eat in here. In a few hours."

>>120455
There we go. Now was that so hard?

>>120455
That's all we were really asking you to do, dude. Good show.

Just ask if she wants to hang out with you. Maybe even while you work... I just don't think she wants to be on her own at the moment.

>>120455

Say you're looking forward to it, and leave for now. smile at her.

>>120445
WELL THEN FUCK THE MASK ALRIGHT

FUCK THE FUCKING MAGETHIEF THAT STOLE HER BEAUTY THAT SHE COULDNT EVEN TRY TO GIVE YOU

FUCK THE FACT THAT WE HAD THE CHANCE TO ENCOURAGE HER TO BE WITH YOU AS SHE WANTED BUT CHOOSED A ARROGANT DRUNKEN THIEF WHOSE LIVER IS BIGGER AND BLACKER THAT ITS DIM-WITTED HEAD

NOW THE BEST EMBRACE SHE WILL EVER FEEL ON HER GENTLE NON EXISTANT NOSE ARE PHANTHOM PAINS OF HER FORMER SELF BURNING

YOU WILL BUILD SOMETHING NICE FOR HER YOU HEAR?

YOU WILL BUILD HER A MECHA, AND BOTH OF YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH IT.

THEN SHE WILL BUILD YOU A COUPLE DOZEN OF CUTEBOLDLING AND YOU ALL WILL LIVE HAPPILY EVEN AFTER

>>120455
Okay, what about that partition for the barracks? Or was there something else wrong with the room?

>>120455
Tislomer, in all your years being on this world, have you heard of any tales of beings or extremely rare items or plants which can restore wounds as grievous as the ones which Tislomer has endured?

>>120467

Don't you mean Babrakus?

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)20:43 No. 120481 ID: c593ec
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Phoo.

Okay.

I'm making bunk beds and a partition for the barracks. But they won't be done for today.

I need a break. What should I do for my break?
Or maybe I should hang out with someone?
But don't say Charm.

>>120481
uhm... Dompag I guess? I mean if she isn't an option.

>>120481

Dompag is a pretty cool guy.

Dompag I guess. You don't look like you could bond with Finesse or The Boss much at all.

>>120481
Hang out with Dompag. You guys both seem to have objectification of women down pat.

Finesse is still pretty.

>>120481
Dompag. You need a bro. One you can learn a thing or two from.

>>120483

Eh eats lava and doesn't afraid of anything.

definitely go with dompag. maybe you two can start a posse to hunt down the fucker that did this to poor Tislomer.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)20:53 No. 120494 ID: c593ec
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All right, I'll go see Dom.
When I get there it looks like Charm is giving him something.

what would they do together? set a picnic with princess?

hmmm... stocholm syndrome...

>>120494
Wait for her to leave, then approach Dom.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)21:01 No. 120499 ID: c593ec
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I wait until Charm has left.
"Hello Dom."
>"Oh, hey Babrakus. What's up?"

Ask what Charm gave to him, if it's not too personal?

>>120499
tell him you need a bro to just hang with for a bit

also ask what Tislomer game him

>>120499
Ask what's in the bag.

>>120499

Ask him what chicks like to eat

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)21:10 No. 120514 ID: c593ec
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"What's in the bag?"
>"Oh, Tislomer gave me some leaves for perfume and stuff 'cuz I told her I like how it smells. I guess she don't realize not everyone's gotta rely on that stuff. I smell good all on my own."

There's a long silence.
>"You know, Babrakus, that's the thing about you. You're often at a loss for words."
"I've found that saves many a friendship."

Tislomer certainly qualifies as unusual, ask Dompag if he's gonna go for her.

>>120514
It also PREVENTS many friendships.

If Dom smells good on his own, what does he need the leaves for? Or did she just do it on her own?

You do all realize what's going to happen at dinner, right? She can't eat with the mask on, so she'll have to take it off and we'll all get a good look. Or at least Babs will, and he seems like he might be a bit... disgusted, maybe?

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)21:16 No. 120524 ID: c593ec
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"Do you like her?"
>"What, like that? Eeeeerh... uhhhh... she's nice and all, but I mean... er... well, now's not the time to be thinkin' about that. We just all want her to get better, that's all. She's a nice lady. Real creative with the stuff she makes. And the things she does."
He bounces the bag in his hand as he says this.

I suppose that's true.
She inspired me when I built that rack for her herbs. I never mistook her kindness for weakness.

Now all she does is walk around quiet and sad, doesn't talk to anyone.
And of course, she lost that pretty smile she used to have.
Things are different. She was beautiful then.

>>120524
>Things are different. She was beautiful then.

CAN IT.

>>120522
He's already disgusted.

>>120524
You're either very superficial, or its bugging you more than you let on.

>>120524
>>120524
>She was beautiful
You keep saying that.

This is really bothering you more than you want to admit, isn't it?

>>120524
Babrakus, her outer beauty may have been muted, but have you ever thought that her inner beauty is still there?

>>120524
You keep saying that "she was beautiful." It's beginning to grate on me.

I think you aren't quite satisfied with something, which is odd coming from you...

You keep talking like beauty isn't in flux. She might be depressed now, that's understandable, but that doesn't have to last forever. It would be nice if you asked Dompag if he knows of anything that might cheer her up, medicinal or just something nice.

>>120524
When you say "Beautiful" do you mean just her physical qualities, or the way she acted before? You could say the beautiful woman that was here before is gone, because she's no longer acting like she used to.

>She was beautiful then.

So help her go back to being beautiful again. Go find something that will improve her condition.

Don't whine about it. SACK UP, MAN. DO SOMETHIN' 'BOUT IT.

cue her right behind you.

get in a craving mood. pick a big log and make a statue of her.

If she was beautiful once she can be again. Try finding a way to help her get there.

Alright, we get it. Your lamenting over what could have been. Now your regretting you never got to hit that when it was really good, now if you did it'd be when its really bad. She had personality and looks, she was an amazing woman.

Now, she's like a corpse and you miss her. No looks. No personality. Just a burnt smell and sadness.

Do you see your mistakes Babs?

Babs, do you feel guilty? You couldn't protect her, you couldn't protect her beauty and now you feel guilty you couldn't stop the masked man, don't you

"She isn't going to get better. Not really. That's why they made a mask and not just bandages."

>>120564
>>120565
Don't get on him about guilt, it wasn't his fault.

Let's be honest here: We're the only ones who were there, we're the ones who share in the blame, and we're trying to make it up to her by having Babs help her.

Of course he feels bad about about it and genuinely wants to help her, but don't go and make it harder for him over stupid reasons.

>>120577

Someone needs to invent plastic surgery.

We just need to find a transmutation specialist. Or a powerful healer.

>>120600
Somehow I get the feeling that isn't going to be as easy as you're making it sound. We're going to be busy, but trying to help her should definitely be a task.

JEEZE GUISE HE'S NOT JUST BEING LITERAL

What he MEANS, at least partially, is that she used to be all... nice! Cheerful, pleasant, a comfort to have around! Now she's all depressed and just reminds everyone of their failure to help her enough. Her positive attributes, besides her physical attractiveness, are also what he's talking about when he says she used to be beautiful.

Fella just ain't too wordy like that.

Natural healing won't do the trick, and artificial methods won't do much more than she has now. What she needs is strong magical healing, so that's what we should be trying to figure out. Even if it can only make her a little more comfortable, it's worth the effort.

>>120617
Or maybe some... SEXUAL healing. Aww yeah.

oh god, i just realized she looks like a shy soldier from super mario bros.

Anon44!WIAioi3Hmo 2010/01/28(Thu)22:34 No. 120626 ID: 3416ec
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>>120623

Bep bup bohp beep bwep!

If everything else fails we can always get her turned into a cat person.

>>120627
if she doesnt mind a few weird things, we could ask a cleric of xom to heal her.

she would be the coolest herbalist ever.

>>120627
That... might actually work. If Muschio could get some of it. And then: CATBOLD!

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)22:50 No. 120641 ID: c593ec
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I guess I am being a little hard on her. She was nice enough to bring Dom some perfumes.

I'll try to cheer her up at dinner.

>>120641
Ever dined a lady before, Babs? If not, ask Big D for some pointers. Brother's got game.

>>120641
That's the spirit...

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)22:57 No. 120647 ID: c593ec
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"Dom I'm havin' dinner with a lady tonight. Any tips?"
>"Oh, plenty! Are you bringing alcohol?"
"...Actually, nevermind. I just thought of something else."
>"Oh, okay."

Got an idea?

...It doesn't involve Finesse's herbs, does it

>>120647
What's the plan, Stan?

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:01 No. 120653 ID: c593ec
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No, I don't actually have a plan. I think I just know how that advice was going to turn out.

>>120653

Do you know what she enjoys eating?

>>120653
Well, you could have stated that you meant it just as a dinner between friends, but that's okay, we get what you mean.

So anyway, are you gonna cook this meal yourself, or will be be more of a "dutch" type of deal?

>>120653
Heheh, you know Dompag doncha? What a card he is at times... so... how are we going to make this work?

I think a main issue may be that she is probably going to have to remove her mask to eat. You are going to have to be prepared for that. But then I know you are no coward... and you aren't stupid either so you probably already guessed that.

Maybe you should ask Muschio for advice.

That's what a Boss is for, right? Tellin' people what to do?

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:11 No. 120659 ID: c593ec
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It's tradition that since I asked her, I should make the dinner. So I make a stew. There's plenty of meat and spices for it. It comes out okay but not great.

Charm shows up and she brought something too.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:12 No. 120660 ID: c593ec
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She's using a box I made for her when we first came here.

>"Here... I... I know you like it, so... I caught one myself. It's... I don't know what kind it is."

Aww, she cut off the head for us! :3

>>120660

Say thank you and take it. Offer her some of your stew and share it with her.

Let her know what kind it is. Thank her.

Well that was nice of her. Did she cut off the head though? Is that... symboldic?

>>120664
I think it's just that kobolds don't eat fish heads.

Anyways I'm sure Babs knows the proper etiquette here.

She fucking caught you a fish because she knows you wanted to be a fisherman, and she even put it in one of your boxes which means she treasures it.
She loves you still.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:23 No. 120669 ID: c593ec
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"...it's a chub."
>"Oh. Is... um, is that good?"
"...it's fine."

>>120669
"it's fine"

IT'S FINE? JUST FINE?

man, thank her for going through the fucking trouble god damn son.

Soooo... you gonna eat?

>>120669
Remember how you were going on about her kindness earlier? It's still there, bub.

>>120669
You're supposed to say "Thank you" when someone gives you a gift, stupid.

>>120669
Yeah really. Being a bit nicer couldn't hurt.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:33 No. 120681 ID: c593ec
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"Charm."
>"Y-... yes?"
"Thank you."
>"Oh. It wasn't... I mean it wasn't a big deal..."

She's so light under my hand.
Like she could drift away at any second.

She inspired me right from the start.
To not be afraid, and to follow my heart.

"I'm sorry you got hurt."
>"W-Willfultree... it wasn't your fault."

>>120681

Lift the mask off her face

>>120681
Indeed it wasn't. You should help rebuild her back to beautiful.

>>120681
Give her a hug, and say:

"I really care about you. If you wanna talk, I'll listen anytime."

>>120682
no don't!!!!!

>>120687

Seconding this.

Hug. Don't say anything.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:37 No. 120693 ID: c593ec
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>>120682
>Lift the mask off her face

"Charm. Take off that mask."
>"W-Will... no..."
"Please. It's all right."
>"Will..."

>>120681
>follow my heart

"When darkness surrounds you
And you lose your way,
You have your own compass
That turns night to day
And it's even with you
Before you depart;
Be still, hear it beating;
It's leading you; follow your heart."

hey man you used the exact phrase, I can't help myself

You're really better off not taking the mask off.

While lifting the mask on her face would be romantic and all, she's still healing. It's there for a reason right now. Wait until she doesn't need the bandages and cloth on it anymore before doing that.

Take your time, now. Don't do anything rash.

If you take it off, you need to brace yourself or you could really hurt her feelings.

>>120693

Look getting it over with now is gonna be the best. If you can show her she's beautiful again maybe she'll start to act like it.

Brace yourself.

>>120693
Careful now.
Don't hurt her.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:45 No. 120708 ID: c593ec
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"There she is.
There's the beautiful woman I knew."

>"Will..."

Hug her...

>>120708
Bwuh?

Oh. Looking through your heart. I see. D'awww.

>>120708

...D'aww...

Good man, Babarakus. Good man.

>>120708
He's halucinatin boys, while this may end up turning out for the better in his case, it is our civil duty to pull him out of his fantasy and push him into the harsh, painful, indiscriminate reality that is life.

>>120708
You're a great guy, Babrakus. Sorry we doubted you.

Kiss her gently.

>>120708
We had you figured wrong, Babs. You're good people.

>>120708

It is hug time now.

>it is our civil duty to pull him out of his fantasy
shut up

>>120708
Give her a hug. (Gently.)

>>120714

Only with Ridder. Leave the Legendary Carpenter alone.

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:51 No. 120727 ID: c593ec
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"At times we may fall, like we all tend to do.
But I'll reach out and find that I've run into you."
>"Y-... your strength is the power that carried me through."

We embrace.
Nothing else matters.

"Forever I'll find you, forever we'll be..."
>"...Forever your power and strength stays with me."

Babrakus 2010/01/28(Thu)23:52 No. 120728 ID: c593ec
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"Forever."

I liked this chapter. It made me happy.

D'awwww.

I guess this means Nino is SOL.

Dawwww.
You're a good guy Babrakus.

Durandal!swQABHZA/E 2010/01/28(Thu)23:58 No. 120735 ID: bf5752
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>>120728
Show us the ugly side of your face!

>>120735

You're RUINING the MOMENT here! D:<

d'aw ;)

BUT NO WOODEN MECHA! BRAB, I AM DISAPOINT!

tislomer you slut!

>>120728
DAMMIT! You pulled a happy ending while I'm listening to Hoppipolla! that's just mean...

Happy times! :D