>>141006
Ah, young love. Sweet and innocent.
Whoo, does that take me back.

...

Hey, Nari? Alex? Cecil needs some help, are you up for some travel?

[Wait 30 seconds for a response, if not, then:]
HEY! WAKE UP!

Alexis 2010/03/01(Mon)23:02 No. 141020 ID: cf68aa
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>>141014

HEY WAKE UP!

>Mya!? Who s- Oh. it's you voices again. I was sleeping mya.

>>141006
>>141011

>I was not touching her boobs! and if I was I was asleep okay?

>She's been feeling terrible and she wanted someone to sleep with.

>>141020
I'm sure the fact that's she's young, innocent, cute, and adores both you and Cecil has nothing to do with it. I'm also sure that you didn't enjoy it at all.

Moving right along to things that aren't lies, Cecil needs some help as quick as you can manage. Some crazy tiger lady has decided to hire Cecil to assassinate the catfolk leader. He's playing along since her previous plan was sacrificing him to fuel a Dark Mana spell to do the job.
We need you to travel to the catfolk leader and get her side of the story in the hopes of settling this grudge without murder. We have until morning to get that done before the 'employer' gets suspicious.

Think you two can handle that?

I'm not sure we should be taking Nari out on any adventures...

Alex, how good are you in a fight? Are your alchemy spells good for combat?

>>141026
There weren't any posters up for her in the tigerfolk city, so I doubt they would have spread to the catfolk city either. Leaving her alone it too risky, and people in THIS town have already seen her.

Do you agree with that assessment, Alex?

Alexis 2010/03/01(Mon)23:41 No. 141045 ID: cf68aa
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>For the last time I'm not into girls mya!

>Though Nari does looks so cute when she's cuddling against you. I think she knows about sex she must be in her thirties or so.

>Anyway I should be able to talk to the catfolk but taking Nari with me is out of the question. She doesn't like cities, she says they make her really sick when she steps in one. It sucks but she's gotta stay here mya.

>>141045
Let me put it this way. You know how Dark Elves can use Soul Bind to extend their loved ones' lifespans? She knows it's possible to make it permanent, but doesn't know what the ritual involves. We're pretty sure it's sex.

>>141045
Well, don't let her know you know, but earlier she was picturing you, Cecil, and herself all naked together. I'm pretty certain that's a mental image you like.

Anyway, conjure up a new stone to leave with Nari, since we need the one you're carrying. If they only come in pairs, then plant the listening stone on Nari so you can tell what's going on on her end.

Leave her a note, get ready, and leave. We need to move quickly to get this done before all the killing starts.

>>141045
You're sure you can't take her into the city?
It would be even worse to leave her, I think.
After all, there are people who want her dead, and will pay a very large amount of money to make it happen.
She might feel bad in cities, but it's better than being captured and soul petrified.
Here, she's in alone, defenseless, and surrounded by people who know that, whoever she is, someone is offering 100,000 gold for her.

>>141061
Actual suggestion:
Wake her up, tell her that you need to go to the catfolk city, and ask if she would prefer to stay here or come with you.

Alexis 2010/03/02(Tue)00:10 No. 141081 ID: cf68aa
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>>141047
>>141049

>Little Nari is thinking about that? I... I didn't know she felt that way about me.

>And don't worry there's another copy of the stone right here under her pillow.

>"Nari. Hey Nari."

"Hmm...?"

>"Nari I need to go help Cecil in the city. do you think you can wait here until I get back or do you want to come with me?"

"A city...? I can't go..."

>"It's up to you sweetie."

".... Please, don't leave me"

>How can I say no to that cute face mya~

>>141081
"It's your decision, honey."
Something to that effect, reinforce that she can stay or come.

>>141081
[Switch to Nari]
Nari, listen, Cecil is in trouble. He took a job listed as negotiating peace between the cat and tiger folk, but when he got there he found out it was a ploy so a vengeful tigerwoman could use his soul to power a dark mana assassination spell. He's managed to trick her into letting him do the job and letting him get a good night's rest first, so we have until tomorrow morning to get to the catfolk leader and work out a way to talk the tigerlady down.

We know cities make you ill, and we know you don't want to be left alone, but we wouldn't ask if it wasn't so serious.
Alex needs to go, and you might be able to help her, but you have to decide to take a chance on staying here without Alex's protection or going to the city with her and feeling ill.
I'm sorry, but we don't have many options.

>>141081
We're not leaving then. Cecil can handle this on his own, it'll just be a bit more difficult.

She thinks of you as someone who is very nice to her. She's got a bit of a crush on Cecil. I'm pretty sure nobody told her what sex is though! Don't Dark Elves age slower than other races?

>>141100
Then Nari would feel completely horrible once she found out how serious it was.
The best chance of getting through this without a pile of corpses is to use our ability to record and playback memory to show the tigerkin what actually happened, and Cecil doesn't have a communication stone on him.

Nari 2010/03/02(Tue)00:47 No. 141127 ID: cf68aa
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>>141084

>"It's you decision honey.."

"I don't know..."

>>141100
>they age slower physically but to not know about something as big as sex.. That's not possible.

>"Nari, do you know what sex is?"

"??? Like male and female?"

>".... Nevermind."

>Thirty year old virgin...

>"Do you know what you want to do?"

"I don't know..."

>Sigh... Can you guys talk to her?
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>I can't go to the city..
>But Cecil needs me...
>But I'll get sick...
>But he's in trouble...

>>141127
Maybe you could assist him from outside the city? Like, stay on the outskirts or something and aid him if he needs to run.

>>141127
You don't have to actually go INTO the city. Alex can leave you in a forest nearby and you can hide in a tree. We're just worried about leaving you here alone.

Would that be ok?

Nari 2010/03/02(Tue)01:04 No. 141138 ID: cf68aa
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>>141129
>>141128

>Yeah.. If I stay far enough from it I should be fine. I just can't go inside. Normally I wouldn't go at all but this is for Cecil.

>>141138
[Return to Alex]
She doesn't like it, but she'll go with you. Leave her in a forest near the city; she'll be safe there and can call us on the off chance something goes wrong.

The basic plan is that we get one of these cell stones into the catfolk leader's hands and have her remember the events as clearly as she can, then we take it to the tigerkin behind this mess and replay them for her.
Beyond that? We're going to wing it.

Cecil 2010/03/02(Tue)02:07 No. 141174 ID: cf68aa
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>>141140

>Okay. If I use my Move Earth spell we should be at that Tigerfolk City in about an hour. Tell Cecil to hold on til then. I'm switching back.------------------------------------------



>Hmm.... I don't trust drinks given to me by strangers but they said it's help me relax... And I am thirsty.

>Oh, hello voices. I assume everything went well on the other side. We, RJ and I, are in our rooms. She's fast asleep right now.

>>141140
And what if her memories are of hating the tigerkin and being happy at succeding to lure them to their death. Do we go through with the kill plan then?

>>141174
Do you know if tigerkin use drugs for recreational purposes? Because not everyone has the same way to relax and there are a few cultures that use drugs pretty much as spices.

By the way. I don't think you should cash in on the curse removal immediatly. Taking Dart down the old fashioned way of magic battle didn't really work out the last time, and although you actually managed to hurt him it didn't really look like any major wound. I still think your best bet is via infiltration and assassination. If you can manage to get him away from other servants, poison him with ridicously potent poison, pour acid down his throat and all over his face and unload every offensive spell you have at him he should probably die. He could probably survive any single one of those but all together should bring him down.

>>141174
Who is 'they'?

I would suggest not drinking strange drinks that are implied to be designed to make you sleep.

>>141176
Well, yes, actually. That would be proof enough of evil actions to warrant inflicting messy justice upon them, and would simplify things a great deal.

Cecil: Then don't trust it. Conjure some water up and drink that or something.
Ok, Alex and Nari are on their way to get the Catgirl leader's side of the story. Alex is going to leave Nari in a forest outside the city while she goes in. They've both got cell stones so we'll be able to keep in contact.
For now, get some rest. Alex and us will take care of things while you sleep.

Cecil 2010/03/02(Tue)02:28 No. 141185 ID: cf68aa
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>>141177

>That is the plan so far. If I were to get the counter curse it would only be to save it for later use.

>The plan is so far coming together. Shoujen is doing it's thing while Alex can make the things I'll need for later. The only problem I have is one mentioned earlier. I'm not sure what to do if he asks for 'proof'.

>And it is considered rude to not accept things given to you by tigerfolk. Or so I heard. Not drinking it would be a insult.

>>141185
Nnngh.

Alex is coming in an hour. Can you wait until she gets here before drinking it?

>>141185
Oh, Nari also thinks she can reverse the curse.

>>141185
Have a little sip then. Just be prepared that it's something horrible they trick into guests just because of the accepting gifts rumor.

>>141185
If your host asks then just tell her that you need a clear head to work, and that drinks are for success.

>>141185
I've got another idea. Why don't you just stow it in your cloak instead? It will be accepting their gift, you just won't be drinking it yet.

>>141185
Umm...
They're blackmailing you into murdering someone.
You can be rude.

>>141204
Not if you want them to believe you.

>>141222
Point.
Either way, don't drink it.
Pour it out into a plant, or out the window.
But DON'T drink it.
You do not drink mysterious beverage given to you by people who are KIDNAPPING YOU.

>>141223
No, pouring it out would be an insult. Just keep it.
Cecil, we need to get you a bag of holding or something.

That tiger lady is extraordinarily knowledgeable about Shoujen, and extraordinarily clueless about Dart. Be on guard. :/

>>141241
Clueless? Because she couldn't recognize Cecil?
Sorry, not buying that.

Cecil 2010/03/02(Tue)21:14 No. 141400 ID: cf68aa
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>Fine I'll drink it later...

>Oh, the 'they' I was refering to are that one tiger girls allies. When you left she introduced me. There were in fact several of them in the trees...

>Is everything going well with Alex and Nari? Has Gawain or a Dark Elf shown up?

>>141400
-> >>141184

Nobody showed up, and Alex made Nari a a cell stone so we can keep in touch.

Now, what's bugging you, Cecil? Your face is doing that black-despair-aura thing, so we know something has you really upset.

>>141400
Naw. They just heard you were in a tough spot and decided to come assist. Though, Nari is not going to be able to actually enter the city. She's gonna hide outside, in the forest.

Alex and Nari are fine. Nari did translate the wanted poster. The bad news: it is her name on it. The good news... okay the other bad news is her father wants her returned alive.

Cecil 2010/03/02(Tue)21:31 No. 141414 ID: cf68aa
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>>141403

>Good. I'm glad their safe. Hopefully they'll get here in time.

>>141402
>I was simply reflecting on how the curse has yet again slipped into my mind and erased some of me. I haven't had much time to really think about it til now.

>I want a drink.

>>141411

>...... Damn.

>>141411
The worst news is that we're pretty sure he wants her returned alive so he can soul-petrify her and use her body for highly unsavory things.

I'm trying to prepare a mental attack that we might have a chance to use against an attacker, but it's not an easy task.
Nari is just going to have to be escorted around until we kill her father.

>>141414

How did it slip into your mind again? Did you lose the orb? WHAT HAPPENED?

>>141418
You weren't paying attention. Cecil thinks the tiger lady might've taken the orb too far away while she was using it to blackmail him.

Cecil, how about a test? How do you feel about putting bows in your hair or wearing a pretty dress?

>>141414
Do you know what it changed?

Like I said before, conjure up some water or something. If you meant booze then no, that's why the curse was so advanced when we convinced you to actually do something.

>>141414
You can drink after you have figured out how to handle the tigerkin and catpeople situation. And how to implant the crystal in your body. If you remove your appendics it might have a nice fit in that area.

Cecil 2010/03/03(Wed)22:18 No. 141786 ID: cf68aa
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>>141423

>Bows and dresses...? Nope.
>But still..
>Gods I feel like I'm losing it..

END OF PART 2 Cecil 2010/03/03(Wed)22:19 No. 141787 ID: cf68aa
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>>141786

>I wish Alex where here..

http://tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/res/141788.html