Suggestion 2010/05/10(Mon)15:35 No. 175895 ID: 8b616a
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Today, Mirage recieves his first tribute.

Anything Mirage should do before leaving his LAIR?

Strech.
today is a special day. you must be ready for anything. Also make sure you smile when you get the tribute. It is the least you can do.
... Maybe think of what to say when they arrive?
...or better yet Fix-up your crib, dog. you don't want to look lick a punk.

>>175895
Take a moment to care for our appearance. Shine our scales, that sort of thing. Wouldn't do to look less than excellent in front of lesser critters who aren't working for us.

Nah. Just go see what it is.

>>175894
>'roaring lessons'
Awwww. You're the most adorable GREATER BEAST ever.

>>175898
It couldn't hurt to thank them, yeah. Members of a LESSER RACE or no, it's nice to have guys who are genuinely appreciative of your existence. And, believe it or not, people do like being thanked for doing things, even ones they're supposed to do as a matter of course. Something about validation and whatnot.

So let's see what they've brought you! I can't think you asked for anything specific, so who knows what it could be?

See if you can teach Baod to camouflage with the dessert or burrow better.

Make sure you look as MAJESTIC and REGAL as you possibly can. Brush off that sand dust, make sure your wings are neat and tidy.

>>175909
This, and make sure we pop up behind them. We arent called Mirage of the Sandstorm for nothing, after all.

Oh yeah, since Baod is going to be our official herald and translator it'd probably be good to make sure he looks presentable too. Scruffy emissaries give totally the wrong impression.

>>175913
I'm gonna have to second this.

>>175906
Where was the typo? Camouflage with the desert or burrow in butter?

Mirage: "What should we try to do tonight, Boad?"
Boad: "Same thing we do every night, Mirage. Try to take over the world."

They're Mirage and Boad, Mirage and Boad, one is a beastspeaker, the other is massive. They're two desert dwellers who are out to take over the world. They're Mirage and Boad. Mirage and Boad.

[Mirage is just too adorable to be anything other than Pinky even if he's the more ambitious one so far.]

>>175928
>Mirage is just too adorable to be anything other than Pinky even if he's the more ambitious one so far.

Mirage is not adorable! He's totally serious and terrifying whenever he wants!

>>175942
Mirage is so terrifying and great that even if he did something adorable it would seem serious and terrifying!
Prove this by rolling around on your back with your legs in the air.

Suggestion 2010/05/10(Mon)20:32 No. 175983 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage cleans up with a sand-bath while Baod straightens himself out as well as he can without a change of clothes and a bath.

Baod says he cannot burrow any better, and reminds Mirage that these things don't happen overnight.

Now that they are respectable and prepared, Mirage and Baod set off to the drop-off site! And...there's considerably less fanfare than Mirage expected.

A lone LESSER sits with two wagons near the oasis, with Kya'tor soldiers already disappearing into the distance. Seems like they just tossed his tribute out without wanting to talk about it.

Should Mirage continue with the whole Sandstorm thing, as is his 'signature' move, or should he just fly in? Baod feels a little tense for some reason.

There's something fishy about this, ask Baod what's wrong.

>>175983
Hrrrrrrrrrrrm.

I suspect Baod has a hunch. You ought to ask him what it is.

Best ask Baod why he's tense before we do anything else, see if there's anything wrong.

There are beast hunters in the wagons aren't there

There totally are

Suggestion 2010/05/10(Mon)20:45 No. 175990 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage asks Baod what's wrong. It seems the BEASTly thing to do.

"I am sorry, Lord. I just...didn't expect they would send a woman."

Mirage replies that he totally knew it was a woman too. Totally. He doesn't seem worried about traps, but Mirage asks anyway.

"I doubt they could properly arm and sneak Hunters out here so fast. We have atleast a few more days of peace."

Well, that's Baod's take on it.

>>175990
Burrow up behind the wagons, pretend to be irate at them being on the wrong side.

Why not? Well anyway, go ahead and land normally, if there's just one person it'd be kind of a waste of the effect. Don't overuse it!

Tell Boad that his doubts pretty much confirm that, yes, hunters are already out here that fast. Or an unknown and incredibly evil organization has taken afoot and noticed your activities in the area.

>>175990
Well, if it's not a trap, then let's just fly down there and greet her. If it's just our servant-to-be, it isn't really important to be impressive, so we can just skip it.

>>175990
Well, when dealing with LESSER RACES it's always a good idea to trust your resident member of a LESSER RACE. In other words, if Baod thinks you should be okay, then you should be good. Besides, it's not until just a few days ago that you even got involved with any LESSER RACES in the first place, is it? I can't imagine too much of their world is even familiar with you yet.

Though now I must admit I'm even more curious as to what they've determined to be appropriate tribute.

Naw man, keep the effect going, gotta get the word out. If you can, make it big enough so that the soldiers will be affected as well.

This is an odd turn of events. Our new villagers better have good explanation for why they are just tossing us this tribute like someone would toss scraps to a hungry dog. I'm almost tempted to say we have been too lenient with people. We can let it slide if they provide us with something especially interesting though.

>>175999
I have a slight inkling that they might think sacrifice is what we meant by "tribute."

It's just a thought, of course.

Just land normally. Short of tripping and falling over, there's no way you can fail to look impressive.

Greet your new minion and find out what she's good for. If she doesn't seem particularly useful, tactlessly suggest that she can be Baod's wife.

>>175990
Let's just fly down and say hey. Doesn't seem to be much worth making a big deal over here.

We need to communicate to Kya'tor sometime soon that we consider their spending a few hours in casual communication with us regarding, y'know, news and philosophy and whatever else we feel like talking about to be part of their required tribute.

>>175990
Go ahead and land, greeting the little one, and ask them how they are/what's going on/etc.

Be alert and cautious about Hunters, however - even if Baod doesn't think they would mobilize so quickly, it couldn't hurt to be careful.

Baseless caution is for sissies.

Proceed with the original plan.

>>176002
And... yeah, with only one person really getting the effect, it just seems a bit much to do anything fancier than just landing.

>>175990
Dive into the sands, and emerge on the far side of the oasis from your tribute. Look regal and powerful, wings spread out wide.

Baod should be able to hold his breath long enough to ride along with you for it.

Suggestion 2010/05/10(Mon)22:11 No. 176018 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage tries to arrange his thoughts and figures landing MAJESTICALLY, making swirls in the sand as he does so, momentarily blotting out the sun with his wings would be appropriate.

Unfortunately, Baod practically flinging himself off of Mirage's neck ruins the effect somewhat. The strange girl smiles through the whole thing. Maybe she isn't easily impressed? Regardless, Baod introduces them both.

Through a short conversation, the girl reveals herself to be named Aeora. She was a HEAD MAID back in Kya'tor, sent to organize and assist Mirage's SERVANTS. If he already has one, she says he may send her back.

A HEAD MAID would help Mirage manage his SERVANTS, not to mention tend to their needs. She has a clever eye, and could tell Mirage what his SERVANTS need or want, their feelings, and the state of his LAIR. They are useful SERVANTS, but lack training in much more than their area of expertise and PERSONAL DEFENSE.

She also informs Mirage that inside the wagons are furniture for herself and his other servants, some vegetables and other goods such as clothing and linens. The other wagon is full of fine glasswork, a model statue of Mirage, and some crystals.

>>176018
Oooh, this is a nice tribute! Almost all practical, useful things, not simply valuable trinkets to put on display. Plus, the HEAD MAID is a perfect SERVANT to get this soon.

Express a little bit of concern about how there was such little ceremony. Say that you had expected more of a fuss. Though, it is your first TRIBUTE so you have nothing to compare it to.

A statue huh? Awesome.

Let a moment of silence pass, act like you're scrutinizing her, then go eye level and voice your acceptance.

>>176018
She sounds most useful, but we need to rename her job. It sounds insufficiently impressive for one of our servants.

Also, inquire as to why the other lesser types left so fast. What's their problem?

>>176018
This is acceptable. Have Baod fill her in on anything she may need to know while we take everyone and everything back to our lair from the drop off site. Ask Baod if he has decided upon a tittle or new name yet and if Aeora would like a new name as well.

Yay let's go look at our new stuff!

>>176018
Ah, so she's a CHAMBERLAIN. (It sounds more formal than HEAD MAID, y'know? Semantics!)

This is actually an extremely practical tribute.

Although yeah, while the tribute is quite satisfactory, the presentation was a bit... well... I suspect we'd rather the inhabitants of Kya'tor be awed by our presence rather than terrified. A subtle distinction, but an important one nonetheless.

>>176040
Although come to think of it how exactly are we going to get a wagon full of "fine glasswork" back to our LAIR without damaging it? No offense to you, Mirage, but I suspect your fine manipulation skills probably aren't exactly up to the task. :V

>>176041
True. How annoying. Our next tribute should include some sort of draft animal, or perhaps a lot of packing peanuts around all fragile items.

>a model statue of Mirage
Awesome. AND they're setting us up for a proper influx of meatling servants. Careful not to break any of this stuff taking it back to base.

Suggestion 2010/05/10(Mon)23:21 No. 176055 ID: 8b616a
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Aeora apologizes about the lack of fanfare. She explains that many in Kya'tor are bitter over being attacked by a BEAST, only to be rescued by one. They are mostly mad at the inability of HUNTERS to reach them in time, so she's sure their feelings for Mirage will pass.

When she voiced she was grateful to Mirage for sparing them another attack, the Head Guard said she could go serve him. So here she is!

He lets an appropriately regal amount of time pass (a long second) before accepting her. Baod guides her in the oath, and she becomes our newest SERVANT. Hey, down here you can even see them a bit better! As a BEAST, it's hard for Mirage to tell the little things apart, but here he can see they're definitely different.

Mirage also likes the title CHAMBERLAIN more. Aeora says it sounds more dignified.

Anything else for Aeora before he carries everything back?

And yes, he will carry the more delicate wagon in his mouth. It's safer than his claws. He can be totally gentle when he wants to.

>>176055
Mirage has a... totally gentle mouth? Not particularly expected, but doubtless it will make him popular amongst the great beast ladies when he eventually meets some.

Nothing else at the moment; let's get back to our lair.

>>176055
>He can be totally gentle when he wants to.
Aww.

So they're bitter, eh? But she thinks it will pass? Hm. I guess it's understandable, more or less. And they did hold up their end of the bargain by sending the tribute to begin with, so I guess we can let it slide this once. Although we probably ought to ask for maybe a little more ceremony "if they don't mind" next time we happen by Kya'tor.

I would just say that you should ask for Aeora's input when you're discussing whatever, the way you do for Baod right now. She's in an (de jure, if not currently de facto since the only other servant happens to be your voice so to speak) administrative position, after all, and camaraderie between your servants couldn't ever hurt. But that's just kind of a general observation, not really something to act on immediately.

In terms of that, um, we know Baod is a reshishi, but we don't know what Aeora is. So, uh, ask Baod about that! It's not super important to know but we don't really know what kinds of LESSER RACES live in this realm. :V

Carry wagons of valuables and underlings back to base.

Become highly pleased with self due to now owning both valuables and underlings.

>>176018
Wait a sec... this is just like MaidRPG. We're the master. We have a butler and head maid and other maids, now.
I'm okay with this.

>When she voiced she was grateful to Mirage for sparing them another attack, the Head Guard said she could go serve him. So here she is!
She was exiled for being in favor of Mirage? This bodes ill, and suggest that the lessers like us even less than she suggests. It occurs to me that we'd do well to establish a spy network. But we don't have the resources for that now.

Good, we have someone to make your LAIR look better. No offense, but it's kinda plain.

Anyways, let's head on back home. Just be careful you make it hard to track you. She mentioned HUNTERS, and I'm suspicious. We wouldn't want anything tracking you home...

>>176100
agree, if anyone tracks you they would most likely strike when you are weakest, asleep. and you can't just stay awake forever so making sure you cannot be tracked is key.

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)16:32 No. 176235 ID: 8b616a
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Baod explains that Aeora is a Tumyu. He seems to think Mirage knows what a Tumyu is, and Mirage doesn't feel like asking Baod and thus telling Baod Mirage doesn't know what a Tumyu is...so Mirage simply nods his head and preparares for the trip home.

With his belongings collected, he sets off...

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)16:34 No. 176236 ID: 8b616a
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And takes the long route home, as a diversion in case someone really IS watching him. He circles around his mountain home, going over rocky terrain before even thinking of gliding to home. His servants talk to each other in his head, mostly about news in Kya'tor. It sounds boring to Mirage.

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)16:35 No. 176238 ID: 8b616a
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Once home, he gently sets his goods down near his and Baod's beds. Aeora takes in the view, she seems impressed by the size. Her and Baod start to discuss what they would need next if they wanted to expand, but Mirage has other ideas.

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)16:36 No. 176241 ID: 8b616a
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MIRAGE TOTALLY HAS SERVANTS AND STUFF NOW OH BOY OH BOY DOES HE FEEL HIGHLY PLEASED

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)16:37 No. 176242 ID: 8b616a
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Baod and Aeora seem less than enthusiastic.

Huh.

Aeora claps after a moment or two of silence.

Less than enthusiastic?

Well, she is the one highly perceptive here.

What are we missing?

They're just intimidated by your roar, don't worry.

>>176241
>>176242
Mirage, somebody needs to teach you how to dance. This "flailing" thing just ain't gonna cut it. |3

>>176238
Moving on. If you're done dancing, what do your servants think you should get next?

This calls for a sexy party.
Order them to strip naked.

>>176246
Demand they must be as dressed as you, while in your abode.

This is far more reasonable.

>>176242
"Awwww, c'mon guys this is really special to me 'n stuff :<"

>>176248
...better not. We are aware that lesser races prefer to cover themselves with interesting clothing. They, after all, do not have awesome camouflage or cool horns like Mirage.

Shall we assist them in getting the furniture set up?

>>176250
Oh yeah, let's get those wagons o' stuff unpacked too.

>>176246
>>176248
No. No nakedness. No sex. This is a respectable lair. We won´t have any of that. Period.

Besides, what would the LESSER RACES think if we started doing that? We don´t need to give them, a reason to hire hunters. Sure, we can defeat the first few hundred that comes after us, but eventually, one of them will get us killed. Long term planning!

>>176250
But with those clothes they might look more interesting than Mirage! And they might be trying to hide something!

Their lack of enthusiasm is disheartening. Being a Great Beast and having no one else able to get excited about the majesty of your roar is a difficult thing. The lesser races just don't really have the right mindset for it, I guess... Maybe we should go find another young Great Beast and make friends with them while our new servant settles in.

>>176246
No.

Tell them to set up the decorations. We are probably not dexterous enough to place them properly. While they do this we should consider methods of further expansion or advancement through the Greater Beasts ranks. I suggest we visit neighboring Greater Beasts in order to familiarize ourselves with each of them. Learning of them and their habits would be helpful should we need aid or need to move against one of them and it would be nice to know some others of our kind before attending a Beast Court.

>>176242
Mirage, you should consider carving simple rooms out of the walls of your cave. Having everyone sleep on the floor is going to get complicated once you start amassing a lot of servants! For more complicated/delicate stuff, however, they might need stoneworkers or others who are skilled at that sort of thing.

Anyway, if they have their own 'rooms', they can have a little bit of privacy between themselves - and having their own 'rooms' might make them happier to serve you.

I said "sexy party", not "sex party". They just have to be in the buff and gyrate rhythmically to Mirage's phat beats, that's all.

But since I guess this lair is squaresville, let's help the servants set up.

>>176257
Well of course unless Baod wants to keep sleeping next to your nose for some reason. |3

>Mirage doesn't feel like asking Baod and thus telling Baod Mirage doesn't know what a Tumyu is.
Of course you know what a Tumyu is. It's one of the things that look like Aeora. You know that Tumyu have flat faces and straight legs and that some of them live in Kya'tor.

Presently, have them unpack the wagons and arrange things however they feel is comfortable and appealing, so long as it stays well out of your way.

If you have any hygene concerns, now would be a good time to schedule some fixes. Claw trimming, removing sand caked where you can't reach, whatever.

Have a conversation about the actually important political situation. IE: The local beasts and their power and dispositions. (And maybe local hunter groups)

>>176260
Mirage´s nose confirmed as the best place to sleep in the entire cave.

>>176263
Are any of the surronding hunter groups hostile? and by that I mean do they seek out and kill BEASTS or do they only go after the mad ones? Are there any other BEASTS in the area?

Best Maid RPG game ever.

>>176271
But of course. It's like a warm air vent.

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)22:34 No. 176379 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage has no idea why he'd want his servants nude. They seem fine where they are, and making them cold is probably counterproductive to making them useful.

Meanwhile, they've already begun setting up! Mirage would dig them a seperate room of the cave, but his claws are not meant for scooping out rooms. He'd need to be a little more DEXTEROUS or better at BURROWING.

While he was entertaining THOSE thoughts, Aeora approaches him.

"My Lord, we need several things if you really want to get started. There's plenty of stone here, you would probably want a STONEMASONRY TEAM next. They will help build...whatever you want, really, including fortifications and those caves you were thinking about."

When Mirage asks how Aeora knew what he was thinking (with Baod translating), she shrugs her shoulders.

"Since I took the Oath, I've been able to pick up on your needs - or atleast things you think you need. You're a little itchy on your left side." And he was! A strange, but not bad development. "After you get the TEAM though, you can basically expand in any direction you want. If you keep hunting for us, we won't need any HUNTERS of the non-beastly type. If hunting becomes a chore though, that'd be your next move."

Two servants wasn't hard to feed, and it'd be a week or so until a new tribute was presented.

Suggestion 2010/05/11(Tue)22:38 No. 176380 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage has three BEAST neighbors. To the WEST is STEEL FANGS, a BEAST much his elder. He hasn't seen Steel Fangs since the last Court, when Mirage carved out his bit of adult territory. Thus, he doesn't know Steel Fangs very well.

To the NORTHEAST is Stalks-In-Shadow, a young beast much like himself. He is a self-declared rival of Mirage's, but it is only in play. So far, he has been friendly.

To the SOUTHEAST is a BEAST he doesn't know, but he knows that territory is taken. Or, he could just visit Kya'tor again.

>>176379
>Mirage has no idea why he'd want his servants nude.
Mirage is nude. Mirage's servants should be in Mirages images. It's a simple concept.

>you would probably want a STONEMASONRY TEAM next.
How would we go about acquiring such a group, exactly?

Visit the beast to the southeast. He's your neighbor. You should at least see if he's a huge son of a bitch.

I don't see a big need to worry about fortifications just yet. The city's grumbling about your rule, but there's no actual justification to send hunters after you. Plus, you're protecting the city from its rivals.

>>176380
Let's go fly off and talk with Stalks-In-Shadow. We can greet him, talk for a while to gather some information, and if he's our self-declared rival perhaps we could set up a friendly contest of some kind... like seeing who can get the lesser races to build them the most impressive lair before the next Beast Court. Nothing violent; we'll want to keep our contest with him in the more friendly realms. A bit of well-intentioned competition can be the basis of a solid friendship, and we could really use some friends.

Keep in mind that you recently killed one of your neighbors.

An approach to another should be handled carefully. Your remaining neighbors might not have gotten news of the birds madness and could misinterpret your visit as malevolent.

>>176384
Stop being such a perv!

More seriously though, maybe you should speak to your Steel Fangs. It is good to visit one's elders, they have a lot of wisdom. Maybe he has some tips on servant handling.

Besides, Steel Fangs might have info on the new beast.

Indeed steel fangs sounds nice to visit.

>>176379
Hmm, a STONEMASONRY TEAM?

Well, I will say that thus far getting people who have basically volunteered to serve you seems to be working out really well. Almost as though you ought to go up to Kya'tor and ask if anybody wants to do the job for you. :V

But, yeah, I don't think you've done anything to make anybody really angry at you yet.

>>176380
Well, in a week's time, you could visit more than one of these places, right? I'd say you ought to visit at least one of your neighbors (Fangs, maybe?), and also check up on Kya'tor at least once. Just to say hi, make sure nothing important is on fire, that kind of thing. :V

I say we go to STEEL FANGS, and ask about our neighbor to the southeast. Then we can go see Stalks-in-Shadow and make playful innuindo...I mean pick his brain. Yeah, thats what I meant.

Let's go talk to wise old Steel Fangs.

We should challenge Stalks-in-Shadow to a Roar-Off. Lion vs Dragon, whose mighty roar will emerge victorious?

Suggestion 2010/05/12(Wed)19:00 No. 176606 ID: 8b616a
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After some deliberation, Mirage decides to visit his elder, Steel Fangs. He gives his servants the command to continue unpacking and setting up while he does important BEAST business. They both bow respectively as he flies out of his lair.

WEST of his territory is mostly sand, flat and featureless. Mines and oasis dot Steel Fang's territory, no doubt under his control and tribute. Mirage, however, has no idea of how to contact Steel Fangs, or how to meet him. He could try burrowing his way around, ask a town, or simply keep flying until Steel Fangs shows himself. Steel Fangs is a Wyrm though, and likely only surfaces when the sitation calls for it.

Well you don't want to bust in uninvited, try flying around a while and if he doesn't come up, ask around a town.

>>176606
Just go to a large town and ask. Tell them you are an aquatince of his or something.

>>176606
I'd suggest to approach a town as non-threateningly as you can manage (perhaps the same way you would have another BEAST approach Kya'tor, if that helps) and ask if they could direct you to Fangs, as you'd like to speak with your elder neighbor. Surely they've got a BEASTSPEAKER somewhere or other.

And try to word your request in an appropriate way, if at all possible. I really don't think you'd want to come across as "I would like to see STEEL FANGS [to challenge him for dominance of this area]," for example.

Suggestion 2010/05/12(Wed)21:07 No. 176647 ID: 8b616a
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Mirage lands in a nearby town. It seems to be a mining operation of some sort, the purpose of which Mirage cannot fathom. On his approach, the town produced a BEASTSPEAKER, who was more than happy to talk to Mirage. Apparently Steel Fangs got them used to BEASTS, or they were just a particularly nice town.

He makes it clear he's here for pleasure, not business. The SPEAKER laughs and replies, "Simply turn around."

Turn around? What for? Was that a command to make him le--

Suggestion 2010/05/12(Wed)21:08 No. 176649 ID: 8b616a
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Oh.

Steel Fangs is here. His elder in size and sneakiness, apparently. How long had he known Mirage was here? He could not be sure. Now would be the time to ask...

What, exactly?

Ask him about the madness, about taking care of LESSER BEINGS and about getting stonemasons.

Be polite.

Be respectful.

Ask him for guidance on dealing with lesser beings. Possibly some general wisdom to pass on.

He obviously has these lesser beings on friendly terms.

DAMN that was impressive, where did he learn to do that?

Ask about madness and if he knew the bird well before it succumbed to it. What could have caused it?

Does he know the beast to the southeast? Would it be proper to go greet it without knowing who it is?

Ask about stone masons both for yourself and Kyat'tor as they are still rebuilding and surely would appreciate the help.

>>176675
He must be some kind of tactical genius.

>>176649
Whatever you decide to say, be sure to lead off with "That was cool." 'Cause it totally was.

>>176764
Or neighbor is Creed? Better stay on his good side. Anywys, ask about stonemasons, the crazy bird, and our neighbor to the southeast. Be sure to be respectful.

>>176649
Don't lead off with practical matters. Tell him how impressive his stealth is, and begin by saying that we've recently firmly established our territory and we felt that it would be impolite not to come and befriend/pay respects to our neighbors. If he has any advice to a much younger and less experienced Greater Beast, of course, it would be much appreciated.

Things like stonemasons strike me as excessively practical minutiae that we should be able to handle on our own, without resorting to asking someone who could chomp us in one bite for advice. The madness is a somewhat more reasonable topic, particularly given our recent experiences with it, and asking about other Beasts is fine as well.

>>176649
Perhaps with age and experience Steel Fang has developed a rapport with the villagers in his territory, or even the territory himself. He could have been aware of you the moment you crossed into his lands.

of course, you're also a huge wyvern and the only thing flying in the sky of your size.

Thank him for allowing you to enter his company unharmed.

Inform him of the bird-beast you triumphed against recently and your new situation with the people of Kya'tor.

Seek his advice about Mad Beasts, and the best ways to deal with Lesser Beasts that limit Hunter attention. You are a great and powerful being, and having a string of hunters trying to turn you into their next set of Raid Gear month by month is an unsuitable use of your time.

>>176649
Addendum: Something about that Mouth is familiar.

Are you two Related?

>>176813
It is familiar, now that you mention it.

>>176649
He can't be that giant can he? We're only as tall as his head, and our head is in turn about as tall as a person. This guy must be massive, I mean he must eat an entire herd of buffalo for breakfast. I think it would be wise to never fuck with Steel Fangs.

Suggestion 2010/05/13(Thu)14:45 No. 176916 ID: 8b616a
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Steel Fangs is indeed massive and much his elder, a gigantic [i]wyrm[/] capable of biting Mirage in two if he chose. It's one of the few times Mirage feels fear.

Mirage doesn't know if they're related. Since Beasts don't have to resemble their parents, Steel Fangs could be an uncle, grandparent, or even a very older brother. Mirage's mother isn't around to ask.

Mirage starts off with a few well-placed compliments, which causes Steel Fangs to rumble with good-natured humor. When you're THAT big and old, you know you've earned the respect you get. Steel Fangs says he learned that technique when he was a little older than you - his sensitivity to SEISMIC VIBRATIONS is unmatched, and he can surface without so much as stirring a grain of sand. Mirage is blown away - perhaps he, someday, will get the spring on HUNTERS with powers like these.

With the formalities complete, Mirage informs Steel Fangs about the bird incident. Steel Fangs looks grave. He says the Madness is spreading - he didn't think it would reach poor Summer Snow - the bird you slain. She was apparently an aquantaince of his, but even he knows the dangers of madness. He nods his head slowly - better you than HUNTERS or some upstart BEAST looking for easily-gained strength. Summer Snow was apparently curious about Gods and the things Greater than Great - Fangs warns that, while he can't be sure, those might have been the source of her madness. Those things are not to be trifled with, he adds.

To the SOUTHEAST, he says, is Endless Ash Wastes. His territory is a ring of volcanos too deadly and violent for anything else to live on, and because of that, he is relatively undisturbed by hunters, beasts, or even lesser races.

As for relations with lesser races, he smiles. He tells Mirage that Lesser Races are mostly simple, and just want to live happy and safe lives. Steel Fangs is so old that tributes are now simply tradition rather than something enforced by an upstart teenager. Things always smooth away with time, but helping them would not hurt his image.

Mirage reflects that this is alot of words.

Holy crap. This guy is as big as a town. What the heck does he eat?

On second thought, don't ask him that. Thank him for his time and go see how Kya'tor is doing. You can't protect them if you don't know what's going on.

>>176916
mirage should take notes :3

so we dont die of old age, but of illness, actual murder or madness. got it.

is it possible the bird was somehow "elevated" and her body stayed behind?

>>176916
So Steel Fangs is a bro. And also a lot bigger than you. Let's try to keep that arrangement going, then.

And it sounds like the LESSER RACES in his territory think he's a bro, too.

Also, hey, he raises a point. Maybe you ought to go visit Kya'tor and ask if there's anything you could do for them, since you happen to be checking up anyway. I mean, they're your guys, right? And it couldn't hurt to do stuff for your guys, and all.

Plus maybe you'll inspire someone to voluntarily join your entourage. Which is probably a lot better for everyone involved by comparison to impressment or whatever.

Oh, hey, speaking of your entourage, you probably ought to pick up Baod if you're gonna go stop by Kya'tor, since he's your SPEAKER and all.

... And probably if Aeora isn't the type who wants to hang out in your LAIR by herself you could bring her along as well. Since you've only got the two servants right now, and all.

Oh jeez, this is a lot of words too, isn't it. :V

>>176916
His words on tributes are something to taken into account. We should consider helping the village of Kyat'tor when we return home.

If madness is connected to the gods and the greater than greats we should be fine for now, but if we intend to find a way to free our brothers from the disease we'll need to find protection.

He has some really interesting adaptations though. I'd ask him about of couple of them, like those dangerous spines or the six eyes. Those eyes are seriously cool, we need to pick up a couple new pairs sometime in the future. It'd be interesting to know where he got those, whether they are from age or other beasts.

>>176922
Oh, one other thing to note -- Fangs seems to think well of you, and, given his general attitude and age, probably thinks this for a better reason than your polite greeting.

Just something to remember.

>>176916
Well, seems that there is nothing we can do about the madness as of now. We should not pry into that which is GREATER THAN GREAT. Seems that those things may just be the sort of things that are liable to drive one mad by mearly seeing them. In other words, Cuthulu. Lets check up on Kyat'tor, then go and hit on ou- I mean visit Stalks-in-Shadows.

>>176928
And I guess now that I think about it if we're going to Kya'tor we probably ought to mention our various comments re: the presentation of your tribute. :V

>>176942

It's probably best that the matter of the presentation of tribute be handled after we offer our help to them.

Let's go back to town and see what's going on. As for presentation of tribute, we could go get a totally huge horn and make somebody play it. That would be cool.

Suggestion 2010/05/13(Thu)22:55 No. 177064 ID: 8b616a
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On the query of his diet, Steel Fangs replies that he quote 'eats boulders and shits thunder', unquote. Mirage is pretty sure that while Steel Fangs might be able to survive on a diet of rocks, he probably can't shit thunder. He doesn't mention this fact, though.

Steel Fangs reminds you that while you may still cross and enter his territory, Mirage shouldn't do anything stupid in it.

His elder seems ready to part, and Mirage can either visit Kya'tor (with servants in tow) or zip over to Stalks-In-Shadow. Either one will take the same amount of time.

>>177064

Thank him for his time.

I say pick up Baod/Aeora and head over to Kya'tor first.

Yeah, we haven't bothered them enough yet. We should show up, all like "Oh, how's the city? Still saved, huh? By me? When I saved it from that giant bird that was killing everyone? Yeah, I AM pretty awesome."

Don't forget to ask Aeora to show you her roar, and to offer her roaring lessons, too |3

>>177070
The people of Kya'tor might like Mirage more if he didn't act arrogantly.
It's unfortunate that Summer Snow fell to madness, and even more unfortunate that Kya'tor lost its King; but they are going to be part of our domain now, and Mirage will do what he can to keep them safe.

Is there anything Mirage could give to the Queen as a sign of respect and sympathy for her loss? Preferably something that wouldn't be dangerous to Mirage if someone stole it, of course.

I want to meet our play nemesis Stalks-In-Shadow. Totally awesome to have a rival and mayby it would like to see who will get to the bottom of this spreading madness first. And mayby do a small challenge for some stone masons for yourself and Kyat'tor.

Besides if you ignore your play rival too long it might decide that you're not really all that cool after all.

>>177064
Soooo... my previous three suggestions still hold. :V

Suggestion 2010/05/14(Fri)16:06 No. 177436 ID: 7b3292
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Mirage decides to speed things along and check on Kya'tor. After thanking Steel Fangs, he stops by the lair to pick up Baod and Aeora, and flies to the city.

Mirage asks Aeora about roaring - she says Tumyu girls do not roar. Mirage masks his disappointment by roaring anyway.

Suggestion 2010/05/14(Fri)16:07 No. 177438 ID: 7b3292
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Guess who's still too big to fit in the city? Mirage! The only place he can land now in the rebuilt Kya'tor is the Palace Gardens. He can go there and do business with the royalty, but it will be up to Baod and Aeora to browse the streets.

Which will it be?

>>177438
How about a dual approach? Send Aeora to check up on how things are going in the streets, and we'll fly in to converse with the royalty?

Have the servants go around town before we make our enterance. They can gather a more refined and detailed report on what the current feelings of the town are about us. Who's saying what, who supports us and who doesn't. Then when we make our entrance into the city we can address these people and find out what tasks we could do that would make them see us more positively.

As a great beast I don't think we should be subservient to our naysayers. If something is threatening the city we should help with that.

>>177450
Not a bad idea!

Why would people not like Mirage? He hasn't DONE anything yet.

Suggestion 2010/05/14(Fri)21:11 No. 177613 ID: 7b3292
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Aeora gives Baod a lingering look.

"Do you think he'll be okay outside?"

"He'll have to be," he mutters. "For now, let's see what's going on in Kya'tor."

The town is once again a bustling hub of trade. The only question is, where to first? There's the Palace, the Markets, any amount of Seedy Bars...

>>177613
Well, if you want to get a good sample of the city's various demographic groups, I'd guess that the MARKETS are probably the most diverse in that regard?

>>177613
>AEORA kiss BAOD
Er, I mean, might as well head to the markets and see if there's anything for sale that could be useful. Or if there happens to be some stonemasons looking for work, or something.

Of course, this is all while getting a feel for what the populace thinks of Mirage.

He's a giant freakin' beast! And hunters only fight the ones that try to kill people, don't they? He'll be fine, he's not a kid... wait is he a kid

Anyway go to the markets first, the economy is important to check out!

>>177614
Also, I'm sure if Mirage gets bored he can find something to busy himself with that doesn't involve murder, greivous bodily harm, or property damage. He is a bit of a weird ol' softie, after all. :V

>>177613
Go to the markets. Pretend to peruse stores and shops while mining for information about the general feelings towards Mirage from the tradesmen there. This would also be a good time to see if you can acquire valuable experts such as the stonemasons we need or perhaps others willing to serve Mirage. Also, if either of you two have any contacts in this city, now would be a good time to access them.

Let's go chat with NPC's to obtain QUEST INFO! Remember to look for the EXCLAMATION MARK over their heads,

The one with an ARROW over them is important to advancing the main plot, and should be spoken to last in order to prevent going into an inescapable event chain, making the others more troublesome to get done.

>>177438
Go underground.

>>177613
Go have sex.

Seedy Bars are the best for news and bounty hunters.

Mirage should totally think up something awesome to say when he goes to greet the royals. Also, perhaps extend an offer for a tour of the lair for the Princess, once we get things straightened up a bit. (I guess she could bring a guest or retainer if she wanted.) The princess, at least, had the sense to come out and thank us for defeating the mad beast.
...maybe suggest a simple plaque in memorium of poor, mad Summer Snow. She flew too close to the gods, and paid the ultimate price for it.

Baod and Aeora, try and get a general feel for the general opinion of Mirage, and keep an ear out for some other great trouble the town might be having that Mirage could assist with.

The Market has the most potential, having a wide variety of both local and outside interests to learn about, supplies to be gotten.. perhaps even potential servants to look into.

Stay together though. I'm guessing Hunters treat the servants of Beasts little better than their Masters.

In fact, I'm almost certain Hunters eliminating support is a common tactic before going in for the 'big score'

Suggestion 2010/05/15(Sat)13:30 No. 177852 ID: 7b3292
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Aeora would feel awkward kissing Baod out of nowhere. They've barely met, and she knows the Reshishi are usually reserved. Aeora's training prevents her from making a faux pas in atleast 10 cultures!

Meanwhile, they head for the heart of any trade city - the Markets. They seem to be bustling again, with the wooden stalls rebuilt and businesses reopened. They can gather from the overall feeling that most of the citizenry is relieved to be rid of mad Summer Snow and have their town back on track. Merchants are hardy folk. It's good news - doesn't seem like people want to revolt or anything.

Aeora mingles and finds out that there's some STONE MASONS in the Business district, not far from here. She also has two CONTACTS, one in the Palace and one in a Seedy Bar. The STONE MASONS might be convinced to come to Mirage's lair for compensation of some sort instead of waiting for a tribute, and the CONTACTS will reveal more information about the goings-on of Kya'tor.

Which to next?

>>177852
Well, if we hit up the STONE MASONS now, we can figure out what kind of terms we're dealing with, potentially propose some sort of agreement, let them think on it, go check our CONTACTS, and then come back and check.

But I dunno. Whichever, really. :V

>>177852
Find stone masons and see what compensation they could want. Keeping in mind that we acquired several fine crystals from the tribute caravan. Those are bound to be useful in bargaining for their service.

Find the stonemasons. Find out hwat they need to be paid.

Find a contact in a seedy bar. I bet they'll have news from abroad.

I second going to the bar.

>>177852
Aeora can go talk to the contact in the palace while Baod goes and talks to the stonemasons. Afterwards they can both go to the contact at the seedy bar together, cause if your in a aseedy place you would need the safty of numbers.

Not to mention this would save quite a bit of time.

What do you two think of mirage anyway.

Suggestion 2010/05/23(Sun)00:56 No. 181687 ID: 5258ff
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Aeora thanks Baod for staying with her to visit the seedy place. While she's pretty sure she'd be safe, she's not sure how things have changed. Baod simply nods his head to the compliments.

"So...What do you think of Mirage?" Aeora finally asks as she navigates the alleyways and back roads.

"He's not bad, or crazed. He's been cordial ever since I met him. Even let me sleep in his bed."

"How did that work?"

"It's surprisingly warm."

Aeora smiles, then finally proceeds inside...

Suggestion 2010/05/23(Sun)00:56 No. 181688 ID: 5258ff
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Oh.

That's never been there before.

Meanwhile...

Suggestion 2010/05/23(Sun)00:57 No. 181689 ID: 5258ff
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Something small approaches Mirage's nose.

Oh boy... Something's up.

Ask it what it wants, see if it can understand you.

>>181689
Say hi!

It has a lion's tail. Is this perhaps Stalks-in-Shadows, or a cub of his? If so, it looks either like it's plating dead, or injured.

Also the seedy bar appears to have turned into a bush.

Put cat on head.

>>181689
I am tempted to sneeze. But that would be silly.

"Sup."

>>181774
Seconded.

Are you sure it isn't called a "snack"?

>>181774
This.

>>181774
THis.

Suggestion 2010/05/24(Mon)12:18 No. 182321 ID: 03bd94
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Before Mirage can fully greet the small thing with a short verbal cue, it leaps onto his nose, startling him.

It doesn't hurt at all, of course. His scales are tougher than tiny claws.

wait oh god it's on his nose oh god help

Sneeze it onto the ground.

>>182321
Wow. Whatever this thing is, it's nosy. Maybe you can snort a hello at it or something. This situation stinks.

>>182321
Wow that's the cutest thing ever.

Lick it off.

Duck your head down and forwards, roll it onto the top of your head.

>>182323
THis.

Well... you could always knock it off with your wing or something. Though that's liable to kill it. I'd say put your head back down and let it be, it's not like it could hurt you.

Unless you think it might have poison or something, I guess, but even then it's unlikely to be able to get through your scales.

>>182321
Well, don't kill it. :V

Chill, man, the little critter just wants hugs. We shall name it George, and we shall keep it as a pet.

Also, I don't think this is really the author. My suspicion lies in that the ID is different, and the servants haven't been updated.

Then again, I've been wrong before, although I won't admit it.
You will notice that that last sentence is an awesome paradox.

>>182366
The art style is identical, the ID has been changing the whole time, he started this bit with the same ID as a servant update, and nobody has any reason to try a hijacking.

Pretty sure you're wrong.

>>182369
Yes, but then again, I am paranoid.

I think I know what it is.

ITS A KITTY!

>>182484
thats one big kitty

Run around in circles while panicking.

>>182504
and dig on ground while going for leap in the air. dont do this, you will have to pay for damage done.

simply dunk your nose in a fountain and then sneeze.

Just ignore it. It can't hurt you, and anything you try will probably hurt it.
It will get bored and leave eventually, just wait it out.

>>182506
We're outside the city. Mirage can't fit in it (because he's so fat)

>>182321
TAKE FLIGHT AND GIVE IT THE RIDE OF ITS LIFE

>>182553
YES!

>>182321
Sneeze it up into the air, then realize it can't fly and go catch it. Then, curl up with it.
You're not cuddling it, no. Obviously, you're protecting everyone from this vicious beast. Obviously.

Wait... wait... how big is this thing compared to our underlings? It may not be a threat to us, but it could be deadly to them - it looks about the same size as they are.

Keep an eye out for our followers and make sure this thing never gets near them.

I think they got eaten by the bush that grew from the seedy bar. They really should have though about that when making their bar...

>>182816
But...
I...
It..
You...
Well played.

Suggestion 2010/05/26(Wed)19:09 No. 183652 ID: dfa5bf
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PANIC

Suggestion 2010/05/26(Wed)19:10 No. 183653 ID: dfa5bf
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Mirage tries to get it off of his nose after his small fit, but it seems to drop off of it's own accord. Luckily, his nose was close to the ground.

It certainly SMELLS fuzzy. It looks dizzy, now.

>>183653
Gently tap it with your nose and make a little noise at it, as though you were some kind of enormous cat. :B

>>183659
Yeah that sounds about right.

Suggestion 2010/05/26(Wed)19:40 No. 183678 ID: dfa5bf
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Mirage nudges the small thing with his nose and attempts to make a cat-like noise. The problem is that his roars are quite distinct - it comes out a little squeakier than he aimed for.

It wiggles and mews back. Well that's better than having it on his nose...

>>183678
lick it

>>183678
Clearly you must attempt to keep it as a pet. Seeing as it is apparently not afraid of you anyway, this shouldn't be too difficult. :V

Right outside of town...It is likely to be someones pet.

Look around to see if anyone is watching.

If not, play with it to pass time.
If there is...Still play with it.

>>183678
Pick it up.

>>183711
Can you pull this off without, y'know, breaking it? :V

>>183693
This

We will keep it as a pet, and name it George or Georgina if it's a boy or a girl, respectively, and it will be our bestest pet ever, and we will cuddle it and love it to pieces.

A Talking Pie Chart 2010/05/27(Thu)07:03 No. 184006 ID: 6a5a08
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Also it looks like a Luxray.

>>184006
No problem, Mirage is obviously a Dragon/Ground type with Levitate.

Suggestion 2010/05/27(Thu)10:12 No. 184047 ID: d3dfb8
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>>184045
omg hai 2 u

>>184006
Only superficially.

We should have it as a pet. Casually offer it your nose again. It's obviously not dangerous.

I FINALLY UNDERSTAND!

The bush that grew from the seedy bar was not in fact a bush, but Stalks-In-Shadows, and this is his kitten!

Better take it back to him, I think it's lost. Or he sent it to go play with Uncle Mirage so he didn't have to deal with it.

*cub

Lions have cubs.

Shut up, I know what I'm talking about!

>>201634
>>201633
>>201631
Good job samefagging a conversation with yourself in a quest thread that hasn't continued in a month. Seriously, cut it out. Sage because I'm not contributing.

I really wish it WOULD continue. This exchange was disappoint.

I, too, wish it would continue :<

Suggestion 2010/07/09(Fri)17:40 No. 205555 ID: 8156a3
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Meanwhile...

Though it feels like an eternity, only a few moments have passed since the door was opened to reveal some strange creature hiding in the gloom of the seedy establishment. Baod retrieves a knife out of somewhere, carved from a large Beast fang.

Aeora is obviously surprised, more by the weapon than her predicament. "Where did you get that?"

"Isn't there something more important to be worried about?" Baod faces down...whatever this might be. He can just barely make out the outline of it.

 

>>205555

>>205555
Keep the knife ready and ask the creature who and what it is. Also, it's awesome you started this back up again. I enjoyed the quest and was a bit sad it seemed to be dead.

stay in a defensive stance and ready to slash, demand answers.

>>205555
Try talking to it to start off with.

This is a seedy establishment yes, but its still like, a TAVERN, right? Why would there be a monster lair in a tavern? This is probably a prime moment to make some sort of faux pas. Don't do anything rash.

(also: Yaaaaay!)

(yay!)
(:3 A chip from one of Mirage's teeth?)

"Friend or foe?" Keep defensive stance, demand light source.

From a defensive posture, introduce yourself and ask who this strange creature is. Glance around the room for other creatures or people.

inb4falsealarm

>>205555
I was right - these things are kitties to Mirage, but deadly to the minions.

Use your mind connection to call out to Mirage or something!

Inquire as to its purpose here.
If it attempts to or looks like it is about to attack shout "Look behind you!" then run for Mirage.

>>205677
>>205609
> missed that part that mirage isn't here

>>205681
I assumed Mirage is still waiting outside the city with Luxray Kitty.
Which is where the distract the threat and run part comes in.

>>205681
>mind connection

Read more carefully, brosef.

>>205555
Why do you carry a weapon of a HUNTER, BEASTSPEAKER Baod?

Suggestion 2010/07/11(Sun)19:03 No. 206561 ID: eaa140
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The creature slowly walks into the dim light. Aeora gasps with recognition. It is a Gyaaru, one of the sacred guardian spirits from her homeland. Any Tumyu child knows that these creatures look after the well-being of the Tumyu and their close relatives, carry messages, and patrol the many lands. Reshishi, of course, do not fall under 'close relative of the Tumyu'.

Baod attempts communication, and is met with a strange response.

"I have a message for you, Lawbreaker." Baod flinches, for reasons unknown. "Do you care to hear it? Or will you slit my throat with that blade of yours? I'm sure you're more than capable, though you have been neglecting your martial skills."

>>206561
Nah I don't think you're going to slit its throat. Content of the message could be quite interesting though.

oh my, maybe later we can see what law baod broke. but for now baod put away that knife, killing messengers is bad form.

>>206561
I wish to hear it.

Don't kill it. See what it has to say.

>>206561
Ask Aeora to step outside while you deal with this. Ask him what the message is.

I agree with basically everything that has been suggested so far.

Avoid unnecessarily getting on people's bad-sides. Try to make peace. Something like.
I was startled, assuming to be attacked. Sorry for any misunderstanding I intend no threat to you. What is the message?

Baod: Put away your knife and receive the message. But warn him against trying any funny business. Send Aeora away.

I'm sure we'll find out Baod's mysterious past later. For now, give it a listen.

>>206611
this

If he decides he wants to pick a fight, challenge him to a duel of true men- an honorable test of skill, strength, endurance, speed, coordination...

A Dance-Off!

>>207002

Pants off Dance off.

Suggestion 2010/07/15(Thu)18:49 No. 208675 ID: db5533
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"Very well, if you'll hear me out. Don't think we have forgotten your transgressions in the temple that night, Lawbreaker. You may have been young, but it is unforgiveable. You know what you will bring."

"He's very cryptic to you," Aeora speaks up. Baod was unsuccessful in making her leave.

"He's cryptic because he probably doesn't want you to know."

"Oh."

The Gyaaru turns to leave.

Suggestion 2010/07/15(Thu)18:51 No. 208676 ID: db5533
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"Your ignorant days in this dismal land will not protect you." The Gyaaru walks out, dignified. It gives a simple nod to Aeora, who excitedly waves back.

"Good day, Princess Aeo."

"Good day!"

Suggestion 2010/07/15(Thu)18:52 No. 208677 ID: db5533
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"...So, princess." Baod coughs.

Aeora ceases waving.

Well, quite the servants Mirage has. A Beastspeaker who broke some sort of sacred law, and a princess working as a head maid.

So... shall we do what we came here to do and not continue to talk about princesses and lawbreakers and dragons whom they serve in a bar full of gossips, drunks, and criminals?

Because we really don't need Hunters on our backs this early.

Suggestion 2010/07/15(Thu)19:06 No. 208681 ID: db5533
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"Wh-whatever! Just forget what he said!"

Baod chuckles. "Will do, princess."

"UGH!" Aeora throws her arms in the air and storms off, Baod following. "I just hope Mirage is fine after all this, you have alot to answer for!"

"I'm sure he's fine."

>>208681

Oh no there's nothing left of Mirage but a skeleton!

>>208682
Does that mean we're an undead wyvern? Cool.

>>208679
Not head maid, chamberlain. Remember?

>>208681
Well, that looks less than excellent. Surely I'm seeing it wrong, and Mirage is in fact quite fine.

Maybe Mirage is sleeping. That is dream lady in the swish thingy, I think...

...that's how he normally looks. VIEW THE FIRST IMAGE.

>>208693
Way I see it, Mneme was poking fun at the art style, I was playing along because I felt like it, and f0641c read it however they read it.

Now as I see it, Mirage and Luxray Kitty are taking a nap.

>>208695
I was also playing along because I felt like it. Mirage has always looked pretty much like a crazy bone dragon. The shift between the detailed humanoid zoom level and the more abstract large-scale art was somewhat jarring, making it seem an appropriate moment for humor once the concept was begun.

Wait, weren't we suppose to be finding out what the people thought of Mirage or something? Can't we still do that?