Yes

Uh-huh.

Is there anything on my face?

Yeah.

"And you are?"

yes.

>>203227
Ask him who he is.

There was no need to rush for the door. These people are obviously cultured enough to wait for a lady to wipe any incriminating evidence from her visage.

What does this guy want? Can you breathe fire in your elf form? Just in case he is actually an assassin or something...

If he's here to take you to Vadran Hejra then ask for a minute to prepare and head out.

>>203227
He does not appear to be shocked by your appearance. That's a plus. If you get a chance, ask for but a moment or two to clean up. That tiny raincloud spell should offer up enough water to do so.

Rynh 2010/07/04(Sun)15:29 No. 203254 ID: 8c0848
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"Yes. I have a letter for him."
"Ah, good. There is a pawnbroker in the north quarter. Come there to deliver. I must be going now."

He looks so shifty... I hate these sneaky-types, it's so hard to tell if they're on your side or not.

"Alright, thanks." He takes a quick look around the room, then quickly walks away.
At least we have something of a lead.

>>203254
Get all your kit on, make sure your face is truly presentable, and mumble an apology for freaking out at Jehral.

Then let's go.

>>203255
make sure to mumble low enough that he is left confused as to whether it was actually a apology.

and yeah, get yourself suited up and move out.

Can you get closer to the place and try using a scrying spell to check out the pawnbroker's place and the surrounding area beforehand?

It could still be a trap so leave Jehral outside. If you get caught then he can get help (maybe).

>>203254
Clean up and get your kit and get ready to move out. Tell Jehral to follow you at a distance and observe, if you signal him that you need backup he is move in and assist. Otherwise he is to stay back and make sure nothing bad happens.

>>203254
I think he has a good reason for looking shifty, Rynh.

>>203261
yeah, that looked kind of like a disgust face. See if you can find a mirror. I would suggest having Jehral check, but if he starts laughing, you'd have to beat the shit out of him, so a mirror is better.

>>203264
You can always make Jehral lick it off. It is clearly all his fault, after all.

Don't sweat it. It's not like he'll recognize your face some day. It's not your real face.

That said, practice cleaning up with magic. Then, head down to make your delivery.

Rynh 2010/07/04(Sun)16:23 No. 203298 ID: 8c0848
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Psh... There was nothing on my face. I wiped it off on the sheets, Jehral, felt around a bit to make sure... HE WAS PROBABLY JUST A PARANOID SPY TYPE GUY.

Anyway, after clean up and get dressed, we go find the pawn shop in a cramped corner of town. Jehral hides in the alley, in case I need him and I get ready to head inside.

go in confidently and calmly.

>>203298
Well get on with it. Go into the pawn shop and get the mission done.

>>203298
Now Jehral owes you one (1) novice fingerbanging in payment for getting jerked off by you.

Express your pleasure with this by cackling evilly.

If you didn't already know, that stuff Jehral accidentally on your face won't hurt you, long as it doesn't get in your eyes. (Or your vag, some would say.) Also it turns clear and thin pretty fast and all it really leaves is a slight stickiness, so nobody will notice. Soap will get it off completely.

...

DO NOT EVER ASK ME HOW I KNOW THIS

>>203301
Seconded.

Luckily nothing bad should happen. Just make the delivery and get outta there.

>>203305
we can' drop and run, mom wants their answer.

>>203298
Lets see your face. Gnoll is obviously purposely not showing your face for some reason.

>>203310
Good point. Show us your face! You don't wanna go inside a pawnshop with wing-wong on your face, do you?

his goo = rogaine.

hey now, you and your boyfriend are paranoid spy types

>>203298
Lick your lips absentmindedly. Notice the flavor. Realize your face is wiped, not washed.

>>203298
And your hair?

>>203298
1) Did the messenger see Jehral?
2) Be direct about delivering the message.
3) Don't forget to get a response.
4) If you have to stay in town longer, find a different inn. Every day, if you can.

Rynh 2010/07/04(Sun)18:42 No. 203350 ID: 8c0848
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The shop is dark. I can hear a voice before I can see much of anything. "Welcome, welcome. What can I do for you, dear customer?"
As my eyes adjust, I can see the shop is full of random crap and the man from before is standing by an elf at the counter.
"My name is Rynh... Are you Vadran Hejra?"
"Yes, yes. I am."
"I have a message for you."
He shifts in his seat and holds out his hand "Who would send a courier to see a humble merchant such as myself, I wonder."

Dunno. I'm just the messenger.

Momentarily ponder that you have no idea if this guy is who he says he is, then realize you have no real way to make sure, so you'd might as well just try optimism rather than being rude.

Say, "I just deliver 'em. But, I'm sure it will make itself clear." Hand it over.

Im just the messenger, but I could take a peak if you want me to.~

Suggestion 2010/07/04(Sun)18:56 No. 203358 ID: 9c88ce
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>>203350
Oh god it's Gin.
Be careful!

>>203350
"The message probably says who it's from. If it doesn't, that's probably intentional."

>>203353
agree, just hand it over.

inb4 explosive runes

He's lying. He's an impostor! He's... wait, sorry. But seriously, how do you know he's Vadran Hejra? He could be the king of the Gypsies for all we know! Can't read the signs around here... damn. You might be safer actually telling him it's from uh... oh shit. We forgot to ask your mom what her name was! Well apparantly it's Leimahtaa, but if that's OOC feel free not to hear me.

Anyway you might be safer mentioning that he can learn who sent you by answering the following riddle: "What is red, gigantic, and flies all over?" He could attack you sure, but if you give him the note and he's faking it, then your whole mission will be compromised, and your mom will be totally pissed! If he professes not to know of any dragons, say you must have gotten the wrong person and leave the shop with the message unopened. You might have to go crawling back to him, but if you can verify with more than one independent source that he is Vadran Hejra I would feel much more confident about this exchange.

>>203350
I think we should actually tell him it's from... uh... Wait, she never told Rynh her name anyway. Uh, not when we were watching.

Rynh, if mom told you her name, then go ahead and let him know it's from her if he isists.

>>203372
but only if he persists.

>>203371
We'll know it's him because he'll know the answers to the questions on the scroll. This requires either he tell us or we read his letter back, but it's the only way to be sure.

Rynh 2010/07/04(Sun)20:35 No. 203402 ID: 8c0848
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I hand over the letter, but the thought occurs that this could be some elaborate set up by some mysterious organization to intercept the letter.
I really need to remember to ask for more details next time...

"Oh yes, yes. A letter from my dear, old mother, worried about me living so far from home, no doubt."
I doubt that's what it actually says. He really is a liar!

"well, i was told to get a reply, so i'll wait while you write one"

>>203402
his mother? Casually ask him about said mother. Also get a hand on one of your daggers.

>>203402
Hmph. We're expecting a response. Keep in mind that if this really was a setup to intercept the letter, he'd try to kill you now.

Just wait around until he's done reading. For all we know he really is her son.

"Yes. Your mother undoubtedly would like to hear from you. Perhaps I could carry a message back to her from you. You know how she blows up at people sometimes."

It's doubletalk, Rynh. Basically, innuendo for secret stuff.

There's also a slim chance that this guy might be a half-sibling. Dunno if the 'mother' part was part of the doubletalk or not. There's a good chance it was. Just count it as doubletalk until there's further evidence.

"Your mother, eh? She happens to be my mother too."

BROTHEERRRRRRRR!

>>203402
Ask him about his mother.

>>203402
"Possibly... But you know how fuming hot she gets with BS. Then again, you being her son is likely as me being her daughter, so let's get to the point. Got a message for me to get back?"

Rynh 2010/07/04(Sun)21:00 No. 203421 ID: 8c0848
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"Would you like me to return a letter to your mother for you?"

"I suppose, I suppose. She doesn't write often. I should at least have the courtesy to do that much, yes?"

I can't say if he's the real thing or not and if he is, I can't tell if he's really her son or if he's just being a shifty bastard. Damn it! This is frustrating!

"If you wait for me to write this, I can pay you for the return trip, yes? It's not an easy trip, but she insists on living alone in the wilderness. It's not safe for a woman her age."

>>203413
This is probably your best choice. And in case he's lying you might as well break his face apart.

how about 'you can drop the pretense, she gave it to me personally.'

>>203421
It's likely he's just being a tricksy elf to not give any unneeded information away. He doesn't know how much you know about the sender. Agree and ask him how much time he'll need.

>>203421
Alone in the wilderness? A woman her age?

He knows exactly who this letter is from. An ancient dragon living alone. We can trust him... at least as much as we can trust anyone associated with your mother.

Say "Oh, I think she has some people looking out for her, these days."

"Then that makes you my half brother. What's so special about our mother? I need to make sure I'm delivering this to the right person."

[Really no point trying to correctly ID him now since we already gave out the information in the letter.]

>>203421
"You won't hear me argue that. She does seem to have company these days... but to be honest, it seems like she could do a better job defending them than the other way around. At least they pull their own weight."

Perhaps hang around the city for a while until he gets the letter written. Or hang out to find out if he actually is related in some way.

Maybe compliment his decor?

There's nothing to gain by letting him know who we are, or telling him anything about mother. Best to just wait for him to write a reply and get on with your job.

>>203440
and if it's the wrong guy? then we failed.

>>203430
Ooooh I don't think we should directly tell him that we're her daughter. We're not ENTIRELY sure that this guy is her son, just that he knows who she is.

Agree to take a return letter. If he's not who he says, your mom will probably be able to tell. Also, money.

>>203421
He's being really really careful, you should appreciate why. Act like this is entirely natural. Say NOTHING other than you'll take it back to his mother. Someone could be listening, that other guy could be a spy, he could be scryied on, who knows? Your job here is to be subtle and stealthy, so ACT THE PART.

Remember that when you do part, add a simple "It's always good to meet the family." of some sort as a parting saying, no matter what you do. Since others agree he's at least slightly trustful, you could drop a hint. But I suggest only a hint. A real women never shows all the goods when first met, no matter what these goods are!

Hmm, She is pretty damn old, but I think she can take care of herself. Pardon me.

>>203450

thisthisthis

>>203450
this

>>203421
Well, he's dropped a few hints that he actually knows who he's talking about.. though at the same time he seems to have popped in a few lies that could be meant to mislead anyone spying on you two.

Plus, this guy Could be half-dragon.. or even full dragon. That Shape Shifting thing is a great disguise, after all.

>>203450
Definitely. You could try and drop a hint about the Blue Shard of Horrible Doom (that WAS the whole point of the letter after all), but that could be giving away too much to any eavesdroppers.

If we delivered the letter to the wrong person Rynh's mom is going to kill her.

>>203421
We cannot be too sure. He might be faking or we were deceived and this is a trap and they're just thieves or something.

How can we be sure they're the real deal?

*gasp* Maybe he's your brother.

And Jehral's father.

Making you Jehral's aunt!

>>203666
Nah, then Jehral would be part dragon as well and have funky dragon magics. And that doesn't seem to be the case. We should probably make sure just to be safe though.

>>203666
SILENCE, Satan! Gnoll was quite clear he wasn't going to drop the incest bomb on us.

>>203673
I wish we had something like alchemetor and the totem lathe so we could combine a ton of shit and actually do that.

Rynh 2010/07/05(Mon)12:38 No. 203703 ID: 8c0848
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I can't keep wondering if he's really who he says he is. I just come out and ask him if he is who he says he is.

"Now, now... I'm hurt. After all, is this the face of a liar?"

>>203703
"...Yes."

>>203703
Looks legit. Tell him you'll wait for him to write the letter.

>>203703
...don't answer that.

>>203703
Either ask him to provide some evidence of his identity (which you wouldn't be able to verify anyway) or realize it's not your concern and leave.

"No, I suppose not."

Alright, get the response.

>>203703
Okay, that is obviously the face of a dragon. Please stop doubting him.

>>203703
Quietly and awkwardly apologize, and then, sure, why not, wait for him to write up the reply. Since you'll get paid for delivering it and all. :V

>>203703
"Looking into your eyes, Its clear I my worries can't 'drag on'."

Stop provoking the polymorphed dragon.

Ask if there's anything else you can do for him.

OH he's a fun one, I can sense it. Hey wasn't Gin a good guy in the end of it all or something? I heard it somewhere.

'while it seems you don't get much mail from your mother, have you gotten any from your sister?' and if you are at an angle the other guy can't see then end it with a wink.

>>203703
"I was kidding. Can't a brother take a joke?"

Okay, you guys suck at subterfuge, but Rynh sucks more. So let's just get this over with. Apologize, say you're new at this, and wait patiently.

>>203703
"It's the face of someone without a need to. No really you seem like a honest guy. Reminds me of my own mother."

Suggestion 2010/07/05(Mon)13:44 No. 203737 ID: d9f9ef
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>>203722
He's not gin...that's Hazama. You can tell by how open and trust worthy he is. Keep an eye out for snakes.

"I suppose not, and you do have the family resemblance. Would you mind if I perused the wares while you write your letter?"

>>203703
Oh he really seems like a fun one. Give him a sisterly kiss on the cheek and tell him that you will wait for the letter to mom.

Sneeze a small amount of flame, apologise with a nonchalant 'excuse me'.

>>203770
Huh, I don't think that's a good idea. Remember we're trying to keep a low profile here.

>>203828
He's a dragon. He probably can feel the dragon blood in you. Doesn't know your his sister, but it don't really matter. He's your half brother. Remember your mom gets around after a few centuries.

Well okay, so you're her son, but WHICH son?

"oh sorry, can never be too careful you know."

also: we came to deliver a letter not ask his life story jeeze.

>>203942
This.

I love you, Hope.

"Ah, good to know."

Rynh 2010/07/06(Tue)06:32 No. 204096 ID: 8c0848
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I apologize for doubting him and he sits to write his letter. It's too dark to really sneak a look.
"It's fine, it's fine. I'd wager she never even told you any details before shoving you out the door, so to speak. I think she forgets that not everyone is as knowledgeable as herself." He chuckles and pauses from his writing for a moment. "You know, you kind of remind me of her."
"That would make sense, I guess..."
He calmly returns to his writing and grins, "Tsk, tsk, mother. Always keeping secrets. Anyway, I'll be done soon. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

>>204096
"Can you think of anything else I should know that she would neglect to tell me?"

>>204096
Ask him if he has anything useful to someone that's working for your mother. Things that let you sneak better or makes your magics work better.

>>204097
This would be a wise choice.

>>204096
"I'll probably be working with her a while, anything to help would that would be appreciated."

As worded this could be as little as generic advice, or some useful trinket but without directly asking for anything material from him. Seems like the safest way to ask for anything.

>>204140
Oh and an added idea, if you want to ask:
"Could you tell me more about the family?"

>>204181
I like all of these suggestions, but I'd also like to add,
"Is there anything I can do for you?"

>>204096

"I would like to know if you have anything else I might need to know about her. Some toe not to step on or such."

"Also, if she is your mother, you might want to know that we are actually half siblings then."

>>204408
DO NOT outright say it. he knows, the 'always keeping secrets' was referencing that he figured it out.

but the first half is good.

Ask why the crest is obscured.

He's probably a shapeshifter like you, and the humble merchant thing is a cover. It is logically in the best interest of both of you to not mention it, in case the other's a spy.

>>204888
He doesn't *have* to be a shapeshifter, though it would seem easy enough. He could just be half dragon and half elf.

>>204516
This is a good question.

Hug him as thanks. Then turn to our husband to let him know he is still the first in our heart.

Rynh 2010/07/08(Thu)18:25 No. 205075 ID: 8c0848
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It's not a crest, it's a huge fang or horn or something mounted on a plaque. Whatever it came from was enormous.

I ask him about mother and whether there's anything about her I should know that will help me deal with her better.
He lean on the counter, grinning that creepy grin, "I suppose the best way to deal with her is to simply avoid whatever makes her angry. Now, figuring out what actually makes her angry is up to you..."he smirks, resting his chin on his hand. "Now, if that's everything, my little, little sister, I'm all done with my letter for our poor, reclusive mother."

"Alright, thanks."
He hands me the paper and nods, "and if she seems a bit vague at times, it's likely that she just forgets that others aren't as all-knowing and all-powerful as she is... or thinks she is." he grins even wider. "Don't tell her I said that, I like my city in one piece.

thank him for his time and let's get going. once we are outside of the city you can tell jehral that it turns out he is your brother.

>>205075
I thinks that means you likely won't get smooshed if you ask for directions and some details. That she understands that your just some little spec on the earth that can hardly do shit in her eyes.

Super. Politely take your leave.

I wonder if he meant 'my city' as in the place where he lives, or as in the place he considers his possession.

Let's snoop around the city for a day or two before heading back. I bet we can find out some cool shit. Legends about artifacts, gatherings of mercenaries, distressing local news, plot hooks, that sort of thing.

>>205075
Probably one of his baby teeth or something. Or maybe a trophy from a fight with another dragon.

Anyway, thank him, give him a sisterly kiss on the cheek then go grab Jehral and get out of the city and back to mom. Just head directly back to her.

Oh, and prepare for the fact that she is likely going to be a condescending bitch when you get back. You know complain about how slow you were and how much faster one of her other kids would have been. Then after that once she has read the letter she is probably going to be a bitch about how your brother doesn't properly respect her or something. If she does any of that then don't flip out and shit, just stay cool and aloof.

Oh, and you should try turning into a dragon when you get back to her as well. You're gonna have to figure out if it's possible sooner or later after all.

You hear that, 'his city'?
Dragons are destined to greatness. Given time you will come into your own. You must gain more power.

I might be jumping the trust gun here a bit, but it might be a good idea to develop a relationship with your brother.

You need all the allies you can get, and family should be an easy in. Personally, I'd be shocked if I suddenly discovered I had a brother I never knew about. I'd want to hang out or whatever.

If that doesn't strike you as a good idea you should at least tell him that if he ever needs help he can call upon your assistance. Just don't walk out as if this were just business even though it started out that way.

No, that doesn't mean hug him but...go ahead and hug him too! Why not?

>>205075
"I'll at least keep the last bit to myself.
Farewell, big brother."

Let him know it's good to have finally met him. Express interest in finding out more about the family. Give at least a hearty handshake and a smile, but if ya think you can get away with it, don't fear the hugs. I'd recommend handshake for now, though.

>>205075
"Right... I'll be very sure to remind her of my own limitations, not hers." And tell him you're glad to have met him, I mean he's so far the nicest member of your family.

And then give him a hug. You hugged mom as a giant dragon, I'm sure you're up to this.

Didn't he say he'd pay for the return trip?

Rynh 2010/07/10(Sat)12:12 No. 205862 ID: 8c0848
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I finish talking to Vadran and say my goodbyes. Before I leave, he gives me a small purse. "Enough for your trouble, I should think." he says.
I thank him and consider hugging, but it feels a bit too awkward, so I decide against it.
I go find Jehral hiding outside and check in the purse. It's full of gemstones... Enough to make this last two months worth it.

Now we just have to return the letter to mommy dearest. We can get ready to leave immediately or rest a bit or whatever.

lets gtfo.

Should probably get headed back.

Check into a highly reputable hotel where you won't have to worry (as much) about your shit getting stolen. Then spend a day cruising bars and taverns for cool plot relevant info.

Even if you fail, you will succeed in getting drunk. (Which is why it's important to find a safe place to stow your riches beforehand)

>>205862
Don't take long; your mom would probably be irritated if you spent longer getting this done than she expected. Maybe wander around a little and check out the sights.

On the other hand, you may have been seen going into Vadran's office, and an influential man such as him may have enemies here. They may try to intercept his return message. Remain wary.

Go at once. Once you're out of the city, do not change form yet.

>>205869

>>205862
As long as you're in a city, you might be able to buy some new equipment, magical texts, and what have you. Or you could just leave, content with the knowledge that you're already a badass.

Rynh 2010/07/10(Sat)14:10 No. 205898 ID: 8c0848
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We resupply our food and water and set out back across the desert, keeping our assumed forms for now. I still miss my tail...

wait until it grows dark to set up camp then change back to normal form

>>205899
Normal? No. Change into a large desert lizard suitable for riding. Then you can make better time with less energy.

Change into a camel. Watch out for used camel salesman though. Our husband has to be a camel too. He does get to ride us. We get to ride him if need be.

>>205903
>>205923
She can only turn into humanoids.

Beasts of burden =/= humanoids.

>>205903
We can do that tomorrow morning... if it's even possible. Not sure if Rynh would want to do it anyway.

Once you're out of sight of the city, it should be safe to switch back to normal. Granted, you should check to be sure nobody's following you, first.

Better yet, morph into a sand worm and burrow-burrow-burrow.

Actually the Lizard isn't such a bad idea, but turn Jeral into it and ride him instead.

>>205924
Oh, ah, humanoids

In that case, just something better suited to crossing the desert. Badass lizardmanwoman and run on all fours?

Idea: Turn Jerhal back, leave yourself as is. This makes him small enough to carry if need be, I believe. Maybe. :V

I think you should stay humans for now. Try letting the spell run out on it's own so that you have a good idea of how long it lasts.

Also we don't even know if it'll persist through a sleep cycle yet either right? Stay human for now.

And head on back to momma before something bad happens. Something bad ALWAYS happens in the sand dunes.

>>205924
There is no limitation on humanoid shapes. Only size and familiarity limit when she can do. Also, no incorporeal.

She's out of juice for that spell for the day anyway.

>>205898
You two should turn back after you leave the sands and reach the mountains. That'll prevent a rather strange set of tracks being left behind.

>>205898
Consider setting up a personal bolt-hole between there and the Dragon Den. Mother may decide that your payment is hers, since she's being so gracious letting you work for her and not die.. Besides, she clearly prefers keeping her family at arm's length.

You should make your own dragon's lair, Rynh.

>>205898
Get going back to mommy. And remember to try out dragonform when you're there. If things go wrong she should be able to help you a bit. And if things go right she should be able to help you figure out how to fly properly.

Dump contents of pouch on cavern floor.
SIT UPON YOUR HOARD!

>>206006

Why not? Do it away from mommie though. Also, put our husband in that pile. He is our spoil after all.

walk until you get your juice back, then turn into a sweet riding lizard.

Rynh 2010/07/10(Sat)20:58 No. 206107 ID: 8c0848
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We make decent time, I think. It's hard to tell when it's nothing but sand, but the mountains are in sight and we should make it back tomorrow. I change back as soon as we stop for the night. I missed you, tail!
Jehral is keeping his distance and seems distracted by something.

>>206107
Find out what it is.

Ask if he's sad that he's going to be small again.

Turn him into >>/questarch/188910 . You know you want to.

I bet he's thinking of what you two... did while human.

Tactfully bring it up to check.

>>206107
DO EET FAGGOT.

Also >>206108
This.

>>206115
... tact?
This is a Gnoll quest. There is no such thing as tact.

>>206107
Its more than likely feeling strange about shape changing. He might not be so eager to turn back.

Also, did you give him his cut of the gems? Sure he was outside when it was discussed, but he might have overheard.

>>206107

I hope you changed to the dress that has the tail hole before you did that, Rynh.

>>206137
yeah. Gems cut.
also, you and Jehral may wanna discuss the entire... scene back in that room...

He isn't as big now, and probably feels maladjusted

>>206107
"Jehral, what do your Elf-Eyes see?"

>>206108
"Are you all right, Jehral?"

>>206107
Ask him if he's also happy your tail is back, swinging your rump suggestively.

I for one am willing to bet that he's staring at the result of a tail suddenly growing and tearing out the back of one's tunic.

>>206107
He is probably just a bit sad at being so tiny again. You should help his heigh related confidence by putting your hand on the top of his head and tell him that now he's the perfect height for something.

If you're ever just shapechanging for fun then you could consider keeping the tail since you miss it so much.

>>206107
You're probably being followed.

Oh, and you guys see that muzzle-free face? She hasn't turned him back yet.

>>206108
This

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)12:28 No. 206311 ID: 8c0848
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I split up the gems and give Jehral his share.
"It's full of gems, they must be worth a couple months of good wages, at least. Cheer up."
"Awesome." he nods. "I'm just kind of thinking... about being changed back."
"So do you want to or not?"
"I dunno. I can't decide. It's just really..."

Quick, change him back!

"You're cuter this way. Besides, you'll have to stick around so I can change you again later."

>>206311
Tell him that you can turn him into whatever he feels like being. If he wanna be a human for a bit longer then that's fine, you can change him back later if he wants.

>>206312
she can't, she just changed, she needs to recharge her change power.

"have too many good memories with this huh? well i may just happen to do that again, later, of course you owe me one first." and then laugh when he get's all flustered.

>>206311
If he just wants to be human for a while, that's probably ok. But... if he is feeling insecure about his own natural form, that isn't good at all. You don't want him being dependent on being taller, stronger and bigger dicked, just enjoying it when he is.

My advice? Turn him back to normal and jump his bones. You two will have plenty of time for kinky transformation fetishes later, right now he needs to know that isn't the point.

>>206317
Changing back doesn't have any limitations, you're just ending the effect not creating a new one.

>>206311
"It's going to wear off eventually, and I'm not sure it would be wise for me to change you all the time. Plus it's... not who you are."

>>206312
What? I doubt Rynh thinks he's cuter. I mean, she said it was weird.

>>206311
Let him keep his human height... but change him into a kobold.

>>206311
you can just tell him you'd love him either way...
or that you wouldn't mind either way...

Or you can point that it was the kobold jehral you fell for.

>>206311
"If it has to do with what happened at the inn... That could've happened in any form. Besides, you'd probably have to practice a -lot- if you wanted to get used to fighting in that form. There's a huge difference in weight and muscle distribution, not to mention type of aesthetic appeal!"

Turn him into a GIANT KOBOLD.

>>206318

I will have to agree with this.

>>206311
Turn him into a DRAGONBOLD.

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)15:13 No. 206405 ID: 8c0848
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"Jehral, you can't stay like this forever. It's not who you are."
"I know..."
"I don't like you any more for being a human. It doesn't even matter what race you are, because I... I..."

>>206405
"Love your dick."

>>206405
"...really wouldn't mind to go out with you."

>>206405
"Trust you."

But seriously if he wants to stay human for a while longer then let him do so. Or turn him into a full elf so he can explore that side of his heritage.

>>206405
"I say HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY, HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY...I say HEY! WHAT'S GOIN' ON?!"

>>206405
What LawyerDog said, or:
"...like you for your personality. While I'm still not sure about, er... anything serious, I could definitely enjoy you in any form you chose. And damn, you're cute in elf-bold form."

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)15:19 No. 206414 ID: 8c0848
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"Will always be able to beat the crap out of you regardless!"
He squirms and writhes, flailing his little arms "The old Rynh is back I see! You're such a bitch sometimes!"
"Hell yes! I'm the best at cheering people up. If you're pissed off, you can't be sad."
"You suck!
"If you're going to be talking to me like that I don't~"

He'll get over it. He'll probably feel the same relief I do to be ourselves again... after he calms down.

>>206414
Well done, Rynh. Give him a condescending pat on the head while you're at it! Maybe lay down some ground rules for future transformations, too.

>>206414
THOSE CHEEKS! PINCH THOSE CHEEKS!

>>206414
And now he's the perfect size for doing some standing oral sex on you. Just have to get a wide enough skirt to conceal it. But that's for later.

Get on with it and get back to your mother.

give him noogies!

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)15:47 No. 206439 ID: 8c0848
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>PINCH THOSE CHEEKS!
"Anyway, I should be mad at you for taking advantage of a naive child like myself."
"You're the one that did it."
"I was coerced..."
Sure you were. Can we get some sleep now or are you going to tear my face off?"

Anyway try to find a good spot for laying down your bedroll. Maybe that wuss will finally try something tonight (but it's unlikely).

>>206439
>"or are you going to going to tear my face off?"
Aww.

Anyway, clearly the most prudent thing to do when sleeping in the desert is to sleep in close quarters. :V

sure, lay that bedroll down and do some extreme cuddling.

>>206414
Oh, while you're on the topic of (not) sucking, if you ever do get the urge, I'd suggest asking him to eat fruit, candy, or anything sugary several hours beforehand. Apparently that can make the end result taste significantly better.

On a similar note, have him avoid fatty meats, garlic, and onions. Apparently those make it taste worse.

Sorry I don't have any actual evidence of this, just word of mouth! But if it improves your first impression of the act, I'll consider my work done.

>>206439
Yeah, Jehral does have a point. Find a good (hopefully safe) place to rest.

>>206439
He's right yanno. You can't blame him for what happened. He didn't ask for anything.

You don't regret it, do you? I know I wouldn't.

Share your bedroll with him.
Don't give him a choice.

>>206447
'accidentally' light his bed roll on fire with magics.
Later if he has been bad we can then refuse to let him sleep in our bedroll and he will be cold all night!
win-win!

>>206453
Whoa there. There's a difference between playful teasing and mean-spiritedness! I'd say you're crossing the line.

>>206439
"Neither"
And then pinch his other cheeks.

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)18:16 No. 206539 ID: 8c0848
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There's no shelter out here. It's a blasted hellscape of *ppppbbbth* sand everywhere you look.
We should be able to make it back tomorrow.
I wonder if mother will have more shitty tasks for us or if we're going to be cut loose.

>>206539

Cut loose? Are you kidding? This is just the first century!

>>206539
Ah well. Sleep well and sweet dreams, anyway!

Make a note to bring a tent next time.

In fact, maybe you can stop somewhere and buy one on the way back to the cave.

Turn into something tomorrow to speed things up.

this one was a test. but if you make anywhere near as much money each mission then it wont be so bad.

Hey, maybe you can magic a glass dome out of the sand, so you don't get buried. Be sure to leave an opening somewhere for air.

>>206539
New quest: You met your mother. Go find your father now.

>>206539
Cut loose? Well you still have magic training, you'll probably get some lessons with tasks to use them on. Like maybe being taught how to turn creatures into stone, then being asked to collect her pieces for a giant chess set out of various races.

>>206539
Better for you if she has more tasks. Gives you valuble experiance and connections. And train more magic when you get there damn it. Try to transform into a dragon. You should be able to do it.

>>206556
There's no way she can turn into a dragon shape with her current clothes on. So she'll have to strip naked first. I'm very ok with this.

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)19:22 No. 206576 ID: 8c0848
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Huh wha- I'm awake, I'm awake...

>>206550
Dome? How do I even do that? Besides, I won't get that great feeling of gritty sand all over.

>>206551
I wasn't even interested in finding my mother in the first place. It just happened that she was the local dragon, which kind of makes sense, actually.
>>206556
>>206560
Dragonshape? I'd be tiny for a dragon. I don't see the point in doing that at the moment, unless I could fly or something while doing it, but then I'd have to carry Jehral and I'd probably crash... I don't know. It seems risky and I'm tired, it would save time though.

Oh right.
"Wake up before you smother. Our dune is blowing away."
"Mmmrrghph..."
He's not suffocated or anything. We're off to a good start.

>>206576
I can't really suggest anything besides a sandbath or something. Continue as per your journeying schedule!

>>206576
Holy crap young lady,
You're going dragon form
And Jehral will mount you with the equipment
And you shall fly to victory

remember to smile and nod to any of her complaints.

>>206576
Pick him up with your mouth by the scruff of his neck.

>>206576
I'd say it's worth trying. Not too many rideable forms work well in the desert and mountains, at least that are any good for speed. Try to fly and see how walking around with Jehral on your back is. If it doesn't work out, just turn back.

I guess the only reason not to is being a dragon could draw suspicion to anyone spying or following you... but anyone paying attention would've been noticed you shapechanged already, and anyone bothering in the first place would know too much anyways.

>>206576
Let's just walk. Shapeshifting for travel seems risky and possibly a waste of resources.

Is that breasts I see?
Quit wasting your polying on your daydreams.

>>206576

You "magic" a glass dome by melting sand into a dome shape. It's not worth it and a stupid idea, but just so you know. If you cool off the "glass" fast enough it'll even be transparent!

Walking is fine. Even if you did figure how to turn into something Jehral could ride, you'd never get him to stop teasing you about it. ...might be a good thing to experiment with when you're bored though.

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)21:21 No. 206616 ID: 8c0848
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>Turn into a DRAGON
I immediately feel more awkward than I have ever felt in my entire. It feels strange to move my wings... Holy shit, I have wings.
Alright, breathe. I'm a large, winged, fire-breathing lizard thing. So, all that's really changed is the wings and the walking on four legs.
Jehral shambles over, scratching sand out of his hair.
"Do I want to know why you're a dragon?
"Hey, you're awake. What's for breakfast?"
"Dried meat and water. Unless you can find something else out here. Now about the dragon thing..."
"Oh. It's faster. I'll fly us back."
"Oh. Okay. Good.

He's taking this far too well. I think he's still half-asleep.

>>206616
Get some practice with your wings and new quadruped status!

>>206616
Oh god you are the most adorable dragon.

(Although I bet Jehraldragon would give you some competition... but still be smaller than you. :B)

>>206616
Now turn Jehral into a dragon.

>>206616
Practice flying a bit before you try carrying him. Then practice carrying him a bit before you start flying over harder surfaces. Sand is a bit more forgiving than rock.

yeah he has sleepy eyes, take a practice flight without weight.

>>206616
awww how Cute! you look just like your mom!

>>206616
DO NOT FLIRT WITH JEHRAL IN THIS FORM.

Get some food, discover how awkward it is to try to eat/drink, and try to flap your wings experimentally to see how well you can fly.

Well shit, where'd your clothes uh... go...

Nuzzle and/or taste him

First things first, spread your wings and them soak up some of that lovely desert heat, then give them a few practice flaps and firebreath near Jehral to wake him up.

Jesus Christ where did your clothes go.

Fly Jehral home. Try not to crash due to how you didn't get any bigger in this form.

Don't take shit from anything!

Rynh 2010/07/11(Sun)21:44 No. 206650 ID: 8c0848
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>Practice flight
OH GODS MY FACE! Argh! Sand everywhere! SHIT!

>where'd your clothes go
They don't fit this form, so they kind of go away until I change back, I hope. It's one of those magic things that just happen.

Pfffft! It's in my nose.

Try again, without the oops.

Don't tell me you can't. You're a magical shapeshifting dragon.

breathe in your mouth and out your nose. it's why you practice. you never did this before so it is hard. a few more times and you should be cruising in no time.

>>206650
Dang. I guess you could try climbing a dune and launching yourself off it.

...hmm, try using magic to levitate you a little; like a flight assist sort of thing. Dragons can't fly naturally yanno.

>>206650
Keep at it, though to be honest, you'll probably have to wait a couple days longer before you really get the hang of it. Maybe practice as you walk until you get to less familiar terrain.

If the day is full of flight fail, I recommend trying again with water under you instead of sand.

Let's see... flying...

First, you need a bit of speed to start with. Practice walking in this form first, then running. When you're confident with your running, then you can try fly. If you can manage it, maybe run up the more gently inclined side of a dune and jump off over the other side. Tuck your legs up as soon as you're up.

Once you're in the air, you'll need to flap your wings to gain height, but since it's daytime the desert should be warming up and creating some thermals, so you won't need to do it for long. Warm air will help you rise.

Flap your wings in slightly circular movements, up and forward, down and back. You should be creating lift on both the upbeat and the downbeat, so don't just try to push air down beneath you; the aim is to get air moving over your wings once they're spread as wide as possible. Once you're up, you'll mostly just glide.

Taking off and landing will be most difficult. For now, when you land, just try sort of angle down skid yourself to a halt over the sand. Your scales should protect you from any damage from that. Later on, you'll be trying to sort of swoop down, angle up at the last second and "parachute" the last bit to the ground by flapping your wings.

Did you give yourself fins on the tail? You might find them helpful.

Have we checked the contents of the letter from Rynh's brother, by the way? I could see it getting her killed when she drops it off if her mother doesn't like the contents.

>>206650
>Pfffft! It's in my nose.
Fire-sneeze to shoot globs of molten glass.

>>206677
Sounds like good advice. There is probably some magic included as well, otherwise you couldn't get a multiton armored reptile airborne.

>>206762
is that.. better? really?

>>206774
Yes! Rynh, you need to put the wind under your wings magically. If you can also push yourself away from the ground with magic that would be even better. It won't be as easy as for a natural full blooded dragon, but you should be able to pull it off.

But learn how to walk and run and flap your wings about before any of that. Need coordination first and foremost.

>>206762
This, definitely.

>>206780
Yeah, everything I remember about dragons and aerodynamics would seem to indicate that they cannot fly based on biological strength alone. Its a matter of thrust to weight ratios and all that. Being smaller, it would be easier for you than your mother, but still, try boosing your flight with magic and using wings to steer.

>>206892

It should be possible for a dragon to fly, they just need the hollow bones, a nice long, aerodynamic body with fins along the tail, a long enough wingspan. Good flight muscles. Probably quite a different shape from what Rynh's currently wearing.

>>206780

"Put the wind under your wings" is a misleading phrase; the air going over the wings is just as important. Flight isn't about pushing down, it's about lifting up.

/hugenerdbluhbluh

>>206928
Also flammable gases in the belly that are actually lighter than air blah blah blah I'm sure we've all seen the documentary.

Rynh 2010/07/12(Mon)16:27 No. 206953 ID: 8c0848
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>Jump off a dune, use magic to lift you
I'm doing it! I'm flying! Wooo!

Rynh 2010/07/12(Mon)16:29 No. 206955 ID: 8c0848
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OH SHIT!

*PAF*

OW! FUCK! Pbbbffftthh~ Fucking sand...

be glad you are trying this now instead of on a mountain. sand hurts less then rock.

>>206955
Don't give up yet. You'll get better with practice.

>>206959
Agreed. Keep working your way toward your destination while you practice, though - Might as well not lose time while trying to gain time!

It's going to take a lot of trial and error, I'm sure. And a lot of muscle memory. Just keep it up.

>>206955
Well that's an improvement. You can do takeoffs, now you just have to work on staying airborne and work a bit on your landings.

>>206955
Just give it up for the moment, at this rate it won't do you any good for traveling any time soon anyways.

If you can't figure out how to fly, those wings are no good to you. Just turn back, then.

Practice on the way, keep heading back.

You actually tried the jump off a high place gambit? Walk, run, run flapping wings, run flapping wings and producing lift via magic. One step at a time.

>>206955
Might be better off asking Mommy for flying lessons. If she doesn't get furious at your attempt to mimic a pure dragon, that is..

>>206955
Yeah flying is gonna take some work. How does walking around like that work for you? If you can't take Jehral flying maybe just some running around with maybe small magic assisted flying hops is a good idea. Still faster then going as biped.

Just let Jehral mount you and see how that feels.

...

I make no apologies for that one.

Don't forget to have jehral carry the equipment as you do so

>>206955

See, this is why you need the tail-fins! They give you stability. If you just have wings and nothing else, you're gonna crash into everything.

Jehral is probably getting impatient. Perhaps you should change to some quadrupedal long-running thing with good endurance, and head back that way. That'd be pretty quick, too.

>>207215
No, tail fins are for steering. And she wasn't even trying to steer, so that's not the problem.

Θ][Σ 2010/07/13(Tue)11:07 No. 207222 ID: f21281
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Flap your wings kinda like how this diagram shows. Yes they go up and down, but they have a sort of circular motion.

Basically your wings "push" the air down and back to give you lift and thrust.

>>207222
>implying bird flight is similar to reptilian flight

Use your inner dragon magic to heave your disproportionate bacon-induced hips in the air.

Uh, guys? Remember the 'once per day' transformation limit? Rynh's stuck as a dragon for at least that long.

>>207364
she can change back to normal at any time.

Rynh 2010/07/14(Wed)18:07 No. 208013 ID: 8c0848
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How well I do each time seems to vary. Sometimes I glide for a while, sometimes I nosedive. There's so many reflexive things I have to do not to spiral into the sand, it's a big pain in the ass.

At least the heat doesn't bother me in my natural form or this one, so I can dick around without dying from exposure.
I'm sure Jehral is fine too.

NOM~

>>208013
He looks perfectly fine and happy. But keep working on your flight while going to your mother. Might impress her a bit if you got it down when you get there. She is probably not going to show it, but maybe deep down inside she will feel a small flicker of pride at your hard work.

>>208013
Why are you eating his face?

>>208013
You might want to ask him how he's feeling, just to make sure. Though I'm sure that cute mouth-grasp on his face is melting his ice-cold little heart~

And yeah, keep on heading over to your mom's place!

>>208013
Silly Rynh. Jeral isn't emergency rations.

>>208021
He's not? Then why have we dragged him along all this time?

>>208013
Well, if you can't fly then let Jehral use your wing to protect him from the sun. You've claimed him as your mate, so you should keep him in good shape~

>>208013
Well you can't keep playing around forever, time to get a move on. Either Jehral can ride you like that, you both can walk together as is, or you can turn back and continue as you were.

Or are you both already gettnig some distance while you bounce between wingfuls of air and mouthfuls of sand?

:<

>>208013
JEHRAL WASN'T EVEN SAYING ANY WORDS!

>>208098
Maybe he was about to voice his opinion on her failure as a dragon. We can't have that, can we?

>>208013
Are you just doing that because you can?

Make sure Jehral experiences your tongue.

>>208013
Vore Jehral.

Then gently lick him on the nose, then throw him onto your back and carry him around. We need display our princess... ehm... spoil some how.

Rynh 2010/07/15(Thu)21:29 No. 208731 ID: 8c0848
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My tongue was kind of on his face. I guess that counts as licking. I kind of bounce/glide/fall across the desert with him on my back and we make it back to the mountains in a reasonably short time. Now I wonder why he's still riding while I do all the work... This doesn't seem fair at all.

get on this ledge and dump him off ands change back.

>>208731
Well, you could always turn him into a dragon and leave yourself normal...

>>208731

You're doing all the work because it's faster and there's less time spent crossing the burning desert. If it's not faster, and you're climbing up oh, say, mountains, and you've got some time to spare, then yeah, why are you carrying him? I think... is he... asleep?

>>208731
Because you're immune to heatstroke, have far more efficient musculature, and are far faster.
Carrying him got you here much faster and in far better shape, and next time you can make him be the dragon.

>>208731
Jehral's expression leads me to believe he's enjoying straddling you while you glide and bounce and undulate between his thighs. Or perhaps is merely relieved that the ride's nearly over.

While we're implying one-eyed monsters, is that an eye on the nearby cliff face? (right of Rynh, level with the top of Jehral's head.)

>>208731
Say you're tired and need to sit for a bit. Use him as a cushion.

...and don't change back while doing so.

Suggestion 2010/07/15(Thu)22:22 No. 208749 ID: 4531bc
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>>208731
Accompaniment.

>>208731
Oh he just likes mounting you. Let him know next time maybe you can mount him. With you still as a dragon.

Turn him into a horse. Ride his ass.

>>208753
>Turn him into an ass. Ride his horse.

Lets cut out the innuindo out for now guys, and get back to the task at hand. We will have plenty of time for teasing after we report our success~

>>208749

ಠ_ಠ

>>208731
That's really not fair at all. He has quite a bit to pay you back. He had better have a dextrous tongue.

>>208749
what the fuck