>>274985
Victory dance!

>>274985
Ok, go get some books for Mimi. A nice stack of them. Make them all happy books, and if you can then find some about somebody from a different race finding acceptance and/or love among people. :3
Then head to the Academy and see if they have any books or classes on detecting mind-affecting substances. Aphrodisiacs, love portions, anything along those lines.
I was kinda hoping you would ask Morgan for lessons in identifying potions, but we'll have to do that later. Perhaps you could use it as a way to get her on a date without her getting all flustered?

>>274989
Silly Victory Dance!

>>274985
>My first kiss... A cheek kiss sure but it still counts.
Not for much, it doesn't. And you had to die for it. You must plot an aggressive campaign of wooing this woman to get more than that without such extreme suffering to do so.

Well it isn't quite first base but it is something. Just remember she isn't the only girl who does or will care about you. Don't get hung up on Morgan so much that you push anyone else away, you're still young you know?

Take a look around, that blast didn't damage the area or draw any attention did it?

Suggestion 2011/01/26(Wed)18:10 No. 275040 ID: 25d645
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I kinda like Morgan though.. She doesn't talk much but she seems very kind. And maybe a little lonely..
Anyway the blast didn't do any damage really and the knights who were sent here have since left.
The only thing lost was my life(temporarily), and everything seems to be working okay.

>>274990
Books, check.
As for the academy I'll stop by but I really don't think... Ah whatever.

Artemis heads over to the Academy.
The school itself seems to be split into different chunks, several of them floating in midair.

Artemis 2011/01/26(Wed)18:11 No. 275041 ID: 25d645
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He heads inside and it soon greated by a girl carrying 6 feet worth of books.

"Oh, hello there. Can I help you?"

bah, the correct way to put it is some things are worth dying over Arty.

but stop listening to the killjoys, you got a kiss, and we all have explorin to do!

>>275040
Nifty building!

Ok, lets see what they can offer a knight!

>>275041
"Ah, hello. Would you happen to know where I could find books on detecting and identifying what mind-affecting substances have been used on a person?"

>>275041
Compliment her coordination and strength. Carrying that many books like that is really hard!

"I should ask you the same, how are you balancing all that?"

We should read up on a few things here, since we otherwise ask people who don't know as much about things. Detection of mind altering substances sounds good, and books about the various races would be wise.

You're also totally looking up stuff about demonic contracts.

Artemis 2011/01/26(Wed)18:55 No. 275075 ID: 25d645
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"I should ask you the same, how are you balancing all that?"

"Magic~"

"Thought so,Would you happen to know where I could find books on detecting and identifying what mind-affecting substances have been used on a person? I also need something on demon contracts."

"Uhm.. We have a few books on those. Anything specific?"

"Not really."

"One moment please."

She leads Artemis to a desk. Several minutes later she returns with a small mountain of books.

"If you need anything else please don't hesitate to ask."

she leaves.

Hmm... Should've narrowed down the topics a bit..

>>275075
Start with Aphrodisiacs and things that lower inhibitions.

>>275075
Definitely look for primers/introductory level things. Most cases a decent grasp of the basics on something is WAY better than only having knowledge of only some specifics.

On a side note, it would be really amusing if they had an Idiot's Guide to Demonic Contracts

Artemis 2011/01/26(Wed)19:01 No. 275080 ID: 25d645
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>>275076

>>275080
Ok, now limit it to ones that aren't neutralized by alcohol, that work on both felinids and humans, and that last less than 48 hours.

Really, you should thank her for bringing you those books.

Or you know... considering she seems to know that these books SPECIFICALLY have these topics, with no doubt, within what seems like moments she is probably a walking, talking, library. How about you ask her, and hope for some librarian confidentiality agreement.

Artemis 2011/01/26(Wed)19:21 No. 275094 ID: 25d645
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>>275086
Okay that 'does' sound a lot better then guessing.

Artemis goes up the library girl

"Excuse me miss."

"Yes?"

"I was wondering if you could help me once again. I appreciate the books you got for me but it's a lot and.. Well I kinda."

"you want me to get you a specific kind?"

"Y-yes! Please."

"Well what is it you want to know?"

"Well I'm looking for a book on demonic contracts and how they work and another book on different types of aphrodisiacs, specifically the ones that work well with alchohol and with multiple species."

"......."

....
That didn't sound right.

>>275094
"I suspect my friend my have had a run in with a bad situation that she doesn't want to talk about. I'm concerned, but don't want to push the issue at this time."

>>275094
Give her a look like she took something completely the wrong way, because she did
"Detecting them in a person, remember?"

"... its for a friend"

Oldest cop out for that kinda issue in the book!

>>275076
...No.

>>275102
Uh, no, way to look like someone who's gonna rape a friend. DO NOT DO THIS.

Artemis 2011/01/26(Wed)19:39 No. 275107 ID: 25d645
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"I suspect my friend my have had a run in with a bad situation that she doesn't want to talk about. I'm concerned, but don't want to push the issue at this time."

"Ah I see. For a moment I thought you were a devil worshiping rapist. this isn't nearly as bad. I'm afraid that there are simply too many things like that to name a specific one without more information."

"I see.. Uhm, can you list a few?"

The Librarian goes on and on about different kind of aphrodisiacs and their effects but none of them stand out.

Hmmm...
Anyone else noticing that %, it started going up but then it went down by 1 after reaching 51. Anyone with a theory what it could be?

Ask for her name, thank her by name, introduce yourself properly, and say that it appears this will not be productive for now. You will be glad to return when you know something else though, and ask for a book she would suggest for lets say...a bored woman whos young at heart and loves heroes. restrict her to one book only immediately for that.

>>275107
It might be because she was part catfolk you know? We shouldn't hand out that info lightly even not mentioning who she is, so let's get a promise of silence.

"Actually there is one more important thing. But please you must promise me you won't mention this to anyone ever. It could ruin her life." If she agrees, quietly tell her she's part catfolk.

>>275107
Tell her that she was acting like there were lingering side effects today.

Actually, the party was... two days ago? You went to bed, woke up, left on your mission, spent the night, returned the next day.

Ask her what would have lingering effects at this point, and only be active in the presence of the other gender.

>>275112
No.

>>275141
Alright look at it this way, there is a lot of things were going to have to look up in the future and a lot of it will be based on other sensitive information. If we can get her as someone who can keep secrets and provide knowledge in exchange for satisfying her likely curiosity about unknown things it will be very advantageous down the road. She already knows we have an interest in demonic contracts so if she wanted to cause us problems it's a simple thing already.

Besides I think giving her this bit of information might be very important.

>>275174
lolwat? There's nothing suspect about a Knight Mage wanting to research demonic contracts; that prerequires knowledge of demonic script, and understanding both would be valuable specialty skillsets.
Of all the scripts, can you think of any that say "You're fucked" more strongly than demonic?
Felinid, Light Elf, and Dark Elf scripts are all common enough that I'd expect most knights to recognize them and many knights to know them, merfolk are always somewhere between benign and benevolent, and angelic script probably doesn't suggest a problem unless you're doing something horrible or it's intended as a warning.

Demonic, though? Well, seeing script means whatever wrote it has both been in the area and expects somebody who can read it to pass through, and demons are probably the single most deadly threat to have a written language.
Beyond that, being able to read demon contracts opens up many more routes and possibilities for combating demons due to the fact that most demons enter this world via contract and return when their contract is over.

Ah, I'm ranting. TL;DR: 'I'm resume padding for better missions.' is easier.

>>275112
>>275141
Compromise: Tell her it's for a friend you're worried about who is half-catfolk. Make no mention who she is or what she does for a living.
Half-catfolk can't be so uncommon that it would be unreasonable for a few to live in the city, and she has no reason to go and look into the matter.
It's just a suggestion though.

>>275302
This should work.

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)11:42 No. 275340 ID: 25d645
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"Well.... It's for a friend. He's part tigerfolk. I was wondering if there was something that would affect him."

The Librarian thinks about it for a moment. Artemis sees someone walk behind her.

"Oi, Sarah. Trying to make a aphrodisiac?"

>"Wh-wha!?"

"I could hear you guys a mile away. What's the kid wanna know 'bout?"

>"He wants to know if his friends been poisoned! Not how to make one!"

"Haha sure sure. Listen why dontcha leave this here to the pros hmm? I got this."

>"Uhm... O-okay.. I'll be around.."

She leaves. The man smiles at Artemis.

"Name's Edward. I'm the residen' apocrathy. The potion brewer."

"I'm.. Uhm..."

"Nice ta meetcha Um. Now, tell me abit more in detail 'bout this friend? I might be able to solve the mystery. And don't leave out and details."

>>275340
"W-Well, she's a bit... um... Hot-blooded, and is tigerfolk. She was engaged to a man due to an economical situation, and that man has tried to do... things to her. It seems yesterday, he somehow succeeded, and I think he might've done something to her."

As a side note: Artemis, about your black hair, don't you think it might have something to do with the Shadow Dragon?

>>275340
Gender dimorphism makes Viagra not affect women; he needs to know the right gender.

Well, it's been almost 48 hours and they seem to be suffering lingering effects in the presence of men but not women. It was delivered while they were drinking wine so that's the most obvious route, although something airborne could have done the job.

Oh, and there's something in the area that's screwing with our abnormal senses and slowly draining our power. Some kind of magic suppression field?

Demonic contracts: Re: Mimics Re: translation.

As for the aphrodisiac, mention it was long term, subtle, and... possibly very potent.

>>275346
This, but first say "Ok but you have promise not to talk about any of this. It could cause problems and I'm already betraying trust by talking about it at all." The tell him you friend is actually female, about 1/4 catfolk, was drinking with someone she didn't she often around particularly like and she suddenly couldn't control herself and jumped his bones. She was visibly upset the next day and couldn't explain why it happened. She didn't smell anything unusual, nothing like those love potions they sell.

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)12:14 No. 275358 ID: 25d645
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>>275346
... Nah. There can't be any connection between them. That'd be crazy..

"W-Well, she's a bit... um... Hot-blooded, and is tigerfolk. She was engaged to a man due to an economical situation, and that man has tried to do... things to her. It seems yesterday, he somehow succeeded, and I think he might've done something to her."

"Any clues as to what it might be? Manyathing can make a woman horny."

"Uhm... Well he did give her wine."

"Wha kind?"

"I'm... Not certain."

".... Ever consider it might've been the wine? Not bein drunk but it might've been just what the wine was made of. Most human junk doesn't sit well with other species ya know? Coulda made her as loopy as a Lenmin. Check the brand. I think it could be it. Even better, bring me the bottle and I'll tell ya what it was."

He looks at Artemis as though he should've already done this way earlier.

>>275358
... It could be that the dude didn't even mean to do this!

Indeed, let's find out the brand and the shit that wine is made of and talk to saisai again.

>>275358
"I didn't think it could be so simple. It was all I could do to get the story from her at first but now that she's calmed down I can ask her about getting the bottle or at least the name of it. I'll be back soon, thank you."

Not as bad as being drugged with something else, but if he knew about its effects on her it wouldn't be much better.

>>275358
"Ah! I didn't even know- Thank you, I'll go do that now."

Now change your clothes, [gender change], go to her fiancee, and tell him that Saisai recommended that wine and you wanted to see if he had any left you could taste. Wear something that's muted, but enticing.

Before you leave ask that librarian if you could borrow a primer on demonic script and contracts. If she takes it oddly, just say you do field work and don't want to get caught flatfooted by demons. Optionally, add "again".

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)12:58 No. 275372 ID: 25d645
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"Ah! I didn't even know- Thank you, I'll go do that now."

Artemis leaves him and walks but up to the librarian. He asks her if he can borrow a book but she explains that he's not a student there so he can not.
He thanks her and heads off to the castle.
After a bit of searching he finds Saisai.

"..... Hi."

>>275372
"Hey, I was wondering if you could get me a bottle of that wine. Whatshisface may not be at fault here be we have to keep this from happening again."

>>275372
Might as well ask if she has that bottle.

>>275372
"If I were in your place, I would be feeling upset and confused right now. I can't do much about the first but maybe I can do something for the other. I need the bottle of the wine you had last night."

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)13:17 No. 275381 ID: 25d645
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"Hey, I was wondering if you could get me a bottle of that wine. Whatshisface may not be at fault here but we have to keep this from happening again."

"... No we tossed it. The brand was something foreign though. Sholi os Sondraes I believe. Why? Prying into my private life again?"

>>275381
"We're trying to figure out if your fiancee raped you or not. If you don't want my help, fine. I was just looking out for a friend."

We got what we needed. Time to find a wine expert.

>>275381
"It's not right! He's a jerk, and you deserve somebody better than that! Somebody who sees you as a person and likes you for who you are instead of as a piece of meat! You deserve to choose your own path in life, and that's all that's keeping me from challenging him for your hand!"

"Yes. But I have to be sure of this one last thing. Because you're my friend. I'm sorry about this and if you come to not think of me as one... that's fair." Then head back to the library.

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)13:37 No. 275389 ID: 25d645
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>>275382
What!? I'm not saying that!

>>275383
Don't try to trick me either!

"Yes. But I have to be sure of this one last thing. Because you're my friend."

"... Whatever.. Enjoy your day off."

She leaves.
Artemis sighs and heads back to the library. He finds Edward and explains what the brand of wine was.
He grins.

"Mmmyep. That's a brand straight from Ran Tersof. The tigerfolk drink tha stuff when they wanna have a good time ya know? Has like, no bad effect of humans though. Other then bein drunk. Has a slight aftertaste but is quite good. If she drank that she'd be like... Well like a tigerfolk in heat haha. That's the culprit though. That'll be 10 silver for my help."

"I'm just checking up on something that's been nagging me for a bit. If nothing comes up, like seems most likely, I'll drop it."

>>275389
Ask him if he could give you a reference page on the wine he could show her, then give him 20 silver.
Next stop is Saisai. "So, you said it was Sholi os Sondraes, right?" Wait for her to confirm that, "Then, I've got some bad news... I'm sorry.", and hand her the slip of paper.

Oh, remember to look into becoming listed as a student so you can borrow books.

>>275389
That fucker. Where the hell did he get tigerfolk wine, anyway?

Ask him how easy this stuff is to come by. Then pay the man 20 silver for his help and to also not mention this to anyone else. Because "Her knowing about this will be difficult enough."

We can go tell her about this now, but she's upset now and tell her this would far worse upset her for the rest of the day. Let's wait on this and tell her tonight. Besides, we were going to visit with apple and see how she was adapting to everything.

>>275392
>>275393
Combine these two.

>>275358
>... Nah. There can't be any connection between them. That'd be crazy...
Does your mother have black hair? If she doesn't, then it's either because of your grandfather, or because of something that happened to the Guardian amulet while Sable fought the Dragon. ...Residual energy, perhaps???

>>275398
Black or brown hair is a dominate trait. Not a simple one, and there is like, not known inheritance way to get gradient or semi-gradient hair. Something magical is messing with your hair Arty.

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)14:41 No. 275410 ID: 25d645
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>>275398
>>275401

But.. What does that mean then? Is it bad? I'm the only one in my family with this kind of hair...

Artemis pays the man twenty silver for his silence and a copy of the sheet.
He heads out of the Academy.

So.... Does this mean her fiance really...? No, we're jumping to conclusions again. There's no solid proof. Maybe he didn't know or something.

He goes back into the castle and into the cafe.
Apple runs up to him.

"There you are! I've been waiting here for like 20 minutes!"

"S-sorry!"

"Nevermind it. Come with me."

She drags him off to a serperate room. Judging by all the junk in it it's most likely a storage room.
She turns around.

"Help me with the damn zipper. It's a pain in the ass to pull down."

"Uhm.. Okay."

"Thanks. Man this is the most uncomfortable outfit I've ever worn. But the king says I can finally stop soon. I'm probably gonna be a captain."

"That's great."

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)14:44 No. 275413 ID: 25d645
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"You too probably."

"!?"

Ziiiip

"..... That was a little too far."

you really need to work on being surprised better. But eh, you've shown progress. Also, if that dress is threatening to fall off, hold it up you zoned out mage!

>>275410
"Err... So! Why did he make you do this, anyway?
Oh, and did you happen to figure out who was friends with that bastard?"

You're really reaching here, Art. Ran Tersof is renowned for their 'sexual assistants'. From what I can recall, it's popularly believed that they often have massive drug-induced orgies right in the streets, and from what we do know for certain it doesn't seem that much of a stretch.
Point being, the way things are there's no reason to go out of your way to get a tigerfolk wine unless it's really, really worth it, and Saisai didn't seem to too impressed with the taste.

... say, didn't we encounter General Regulus on the way back from Ran Tersof? What are the odds that he ran a favor for his friend the rapist?

"Huh?!? What??? How??? Why??? Whoops!!!"

>>275430
This.

>>275410
I don't think it's bad at all. A Dragon is an extremely powerful creature, it should come as no surprise that a magical item would inhale some of its mana. Perhaps as it develops your ability to use Shadow will improve? Affect your limit break, even? Either way, I believe your father has left you one last gift. I believe this will possibly become a boon to you.

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)18:42 No. 275535 ID: 25d645
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"Huh!? What!? How!? Why!?"

Apple pulls her dress back up.

"Turn around for a bit."

When Artemis has his back facing her she starts talking again.

"A few captains were fired recently. They really need more and I guess you're one of the best rookies they got. I saw your name on a list of potential ones. Mine too."

>>275535
"*cough*Err... Were these people friends of that murderer?
Why did the king put you in that dress anyway?"

I mean sure, thats neat, but its far from a sure in.

Not to be a killjoy or such, but it seems really sudden to be ranked up like that. Though its more about what you think Arty.

>>275535
Well that isn't terribly strange, I mean you have given a good first impression with what we've pulled. But to be honest? I'm not sure you should accept straight away. You may have heroics and might at your fingertips but in terms of being a knight you're still green and we aren't much better. Besides getting promoted means getting separated from your current group... I don't think it's time to move on from them just yet. Unless your captain got fired or transferred for some reason.

...Oh and Mimi! You would be given new quarters, someone else would get her or be let all alone! They might expose her or abuse her! You can't be a captain yet until you find a way to take her along!

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)19:01 No. 275549 ID: 25d645
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"Are any of them friends of that murderer?"

"None as far as I can tell."

"Doesn't this seem a little suspcicious?"

"Maybe. You can look now."

She turns to face Artemis.

"But I honestly couldn't turn down a deal like this."

>>275543
"I don't know... I'm not strong enough to possibly..."

"Don't doubt yourself idiot. You never know til you try. It'd be a nice way to keep your group together too."

"Huh?"

"Your captain was one of the ones that were fired."

... now is a good time for that stupidly surprised look on your face.

>>275549
"...I... What? I mean, he wasn't the most competent guy ever, but he wasn't a total doofus."

>>275549
NO WAY!!! KAMEN RIDER KAIN!? FIRED!?

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>>275549
"What? Why?"

Ok, back on our side conversation:
General Regulus -> Ran Tersof. Friend of rapist?
Ran Tersof big on 'mood enhancers': Accident? Not a damn chance.

We need to warn Mimi; tell her that if you get promoted then you lose that room and they'll probably kill her. We need a way to move her out of that room!

Ok. New plan.
When we're done here we go present our findings to Saisai.
After we've resolved that that we return to the library and you start reading up on demonic script and contracts. We remember the contract perfectly, and we can help you piece together what it means.

>>275549
Just what the hell is going on today?

This day has been overwhelming to say the least. Look I don't know how, but we're going to have to find a way to keep our group together and not loose Mimi. If that means turning down a new room fine, it will be suspicious but you can come up with a reason. Or maybe we can force the completion of that contract and change her over to the new room.

Saisai too will have a harder time without us, she is going to need us in at least the immediate future. Don't be content with choosing only Mimi or your group, we need to protect them all.

"I probably can but if I fail, do you think you might be the captain of our group? I think the three of us work well together, and you would be a better compliment for us than our old captain was. And if the situation were reversed you are of course welcome in ours."

Artemis 2011/01/27(Thu)19:41 No. 275567 ID: 25d645
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"But.. why?"

"No clue. The two of us saw the notice together. Needless to say he was very upset. He'd already left earlier. I felt really bad for him."

"This doesn't make any sense though... Why were they all fired?"

"I honestly don't know Artemis. You're guess is as good as mine."

"... Do you think you might be the captain of our group?"

"If I can I can. If not, well that's just life. We don't control our positions here Artemis. That's up to the king."

>>275562
>>275558
Fuck that shit we're not leaving that room and we certainly are not leaving Mimi

Ask Mimi about if there is any way possible to relocate her to a different room. Also, crash course back at the library on demonic contracts. You never did get that answered before.

Oh, also can you show us the back of your head Artemis? Want to see how far up the black is, I have a suspicion.

Hey, he's got the same mark as the guy we met in the library.

Alright Artemis, time for some perspective. Pay attention!

Regardless of how this ends up, you need to do the right thing and protect your friends. You also need people you confide in and can trust.

Now right here is Apple. You haven't been through much together but you know her nature is good and you've made a massive difference in her life. She has strength, speed, reason and wit on her side and would make a most effective ally. You don't have any leverage over her except that she may feel she owes you.

We also have Morgan who we also trust and is calm and rational sweat on you but isn't any kind of a warrior and can't do much about anything aside from providing items.

You have Saisai who fights by your side and knows your secret and you can trust with that but is an emotional wreck right now, impulsive in the best of times and if our fears are true cannot be counted on to act calmly about them.

And about those fears, you need to realize that this wine is exactly what someone would get if they wanted to make a catfolk or tigerfolk fuck them. Putting them into a heat like effect is what it is designed to do. Saisai needs to know that it does this or it will happen again. But she will not respond by presuming it was an accident or by being ok with it. She will run off and she will murder him. Think about what happens to her life then. Or if we called him out on the rape, it would expose her heritage and ruin her life anyway.

But also realize her fiance should have never been able to get it. The tigerfolk are on the brink of war, anyone trading with them would suspected of treason. He is a wealthy man from a powerful family and we know with near certainty is a horrible person, he may well be a traitor in the truest sense.

If we uncover and nail him for that Saisai will never have to deal with him again and her life will not be ruined. And in doing so we may expose any traitorous network he is involved in. But we don't have the ability or know how to even begin to confirm that. But Apple does and can. That's why you need to ask for her complete trust and help as seriously and solemnly as you can and when she gives it to you tell her about this entire situation. Given how she has been wronged by a homicidal misanthrope she shouldn't have a problem with doing whatever she can to stop this creep.

>>275571
Don't care about the room; we're just not leaving Mimi.

>>275599
Ok, I'm going to say this for, what, the third time now? Fourth?

We encountered General Regulus on his way back from Ran Tersof - the place where that wine is made - on an errand mere hours before the rape.
Saisai's fiancee is a Captain, I believe, and would doubtlessly be familiar with the General.
If the General was the one who retrieved it then that entire line of thought is a dud; barring unquestionable evidence of high treason he's beyond reproach.

Actually, lets step back a bit and look at the transaction in general. Assuming that we could nail whoever bought the wine from the tigerfolk for treason, the same couldn't be said for somebody who got the wine from said person. If he used an intermediary then his worst case scenario has him claiming ignorance of how it was obtained and getting off with maybe a warning.

The final nail on this coffin, though, is fridge logic; if you manage to prove he committed treason for a bottle of wine then people will start to wonder what was so special about that wine, and that will lead to rumors and suspicions that we want have not develop.

If you want to have Apple look into this then you need to direct her to something that would bear fruit. If she can get evidence that he raped her then we could use that; a journal or diary where he talks about it, bragging to friends, anything that can prove it.
Oh, and see if she can retrieve the bottle; we should keep our options open, and one of those options is confronting the parents involved. If presenting the case to Saisai's parents doesn't bring them on to her side then we can share that fact with Saisai when we finally confront her, then redirect her anger into telling her family where they can shove him and his bottle and break the engagement.

>>275567
Also, if you happen to come across Kain, try to cheer him up, telling him he was THE BEST captain, and that you'll find a way for him to be one again. Also, we should also make sure to investigate why you have that black hair once we get all of these other things done.

>>275606
Assuming that the general is responsible it does complicate how we can deal with him. It also makes the problem far bigger if he's working against us. Perhaps he had something to do with the firings as well?

I still think we should confide in Apple, but not here and now. We should tell Apple that there are serious things going on that we need to talk about and that we are going to need her help. Ask her to come by and see you tonight. And ask her to go visit Saisai, get to know her a bit maybe spar with her. Tell her she's been feeling down but not to say that or that we sent her.

Now we still need a plan, and we're going to need help with this. We don't know enough and we need to talk to someone we can trust and guide us. And I know just the person. Benevolent and powerful, who already knows many of our secrets and of a great many others.

Let's go visit Sharaes.

>>275567

He's shaking.

Either brohug or offer fistbump to the nicest captain you've yet to meet.

>>275760
He's not actually there

>>275567
WE WON'T ACCEPT THIS! We need to find a way to prove that this was a mistake, and we need to reinstate him!

Rrrepasidrs stuill underwaya. 70% comnbpelzlte Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)01:57 No. 277060 ID: 69bfba
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This... This is too much... I can't tell Saisai anything, I don't want her to flip...
Oh man... First Saisai, then my captain, now -I- might be a captain! I can't...
I need help.

"Apple.. Can you meet me in my room tonight?"

"Huh? Sure. Where you going?"

"I need to see someone.. I need help sorting out all this stuff."

"Hmm. Okay. I'll see you then."

Artemis heads out.

>>275576
Hmm? Here, can you see?

Suggestion 2011/02/01(Tue)01:57 No. 277061 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis leaves the city and uses the Merfolk Dragon Shrine to enter their lakes.
The Lakes are still silent, it's denizens underwater.
He walks across the lakes and enters the cave where he last encountered the Water Dragon herself.

Suggestion 2011/02/01(Tue)01:57 No. 277062 ID: 69bfba
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As soon as he enters her room he's lifted off the ground by the dragons tail and brought up to her

"Artemis. What brings you to my land?"

>>277062
Explain that you have been rather suddenly elevated to the rank of Captain and you are frightened and shocked at the new responsibility, as well as the implications it has for the leadership.

Also your hair turning black too.

>>277060
That's not natural at all! It's a very stark contrast. You should definitely ask the dragon about your hair, and she would help you cope with all your feelings. Also, she could help you decipher whether or not the King's friend is a traitor.

>>277062
Remember, she can see into your heart and memories. What she is asking you for you to state is your intent and will, not simply an explanation. You find yourself overwhelmed with crisis and indecision and the potential for everything to go wrong. Seek guidance on what to do for your friends, your kingdom and yourself. In that order.

>>277062
"One of my friends was drugged and raped and I've found proof of it but I don't know what to do because doing anything through the legal system would out her as part tigerfolk and she'd be thrown out of the knights which would be even worse to her.

The king just fired a bunch of knights including my captain and nobody knows why and I'm a candidate for promotion but if I get promoted then I have to leave my room but my friend Mimi is a mimic demon that's bound to that room until her contract is over and when somebody moves into that room her contract will switch to them and I'm worried they'll kill her like they're supposed to so I need to know how to get her out of that contract so she can negotiate a new one and be safe.

I've got this black hair that doesn't make any sense and I hoped you would know something about it and everything has been so chaotic since I spent some time dead earlier and I don't know what to do!"

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)13:06 No. 277155 ID: ab117e
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"I... A lot has been going on lately and I just needed some advice on things..."

"I am not exactly the kind of being one walks up to for a idle chat."

"Sorry... It's just you're the smartest one I know.. I just need help sorting things out. So much has been happening."

"I can see that. Your hair..."

She lifts up a bit of Artemis's blackened hair.

"It is not natural. Though it's exact nature is lost to me. Be wary."

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)13:06 No. 277156 ID: ab117e
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"As for your other problems.. That is something you will have to take care of on your own. Your friend, Saisai, is very distraught. She hates herself for mating with that man and actually enjoying it. She feels like their relationship is now officially set in stone. Also she's worried she might become pregnant. What you say to her, or choose no to say, both will affect her. You must choose how you want her to be affected. As for you becoming captain... I do not recommend you do so. It is a difficult job. Also about your little Mimic. I can read demonic script. I can even tell you what it'll take to fulfill it."

>>277156
!

Get Mimi to send you a copy through the bag.

As for Saisai, well, that confirms a few things. I'm sure we can come up with some helpful words for our distraught friend, now.

Have her check the contract, then.

As terrible as Saisais situation may be, it implies that her fiance is involved and even the general. But what you want for her is to be happy and herself, not bent to some assholes will. Saying nothing won't do that, but telling her may destroy her life by her reaction.

Ask her if she knows anything about what is going on in the kingdom, what the king might be doing.

[Hide the following from Artemis' perception]

Sharaes, can you hear us directly? You can read minds and emotions so at least you know were here and helping as best we can. And to be honest while we can sway his actions it can be hard to get him to accept and understand what is going on because of our unfocused nature, which is why we brought up coming to you. There may be something terrible going on right now, sudden worrying changes. If you have any insight to this from speaking with the king, let us know so that something might be done.

>>277156
Wait, is that the same symbol as your now former captain on her forehead?

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)13:30 No. 277163 ID: ab117e
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>>277161
Yeah, it means water. Those who have a close connection to it wear it as a sign of respect to the element. My Captain used some form of steam to fight so he chose to wear that symbol.

"Here."

Artemis reaches into the bag asking for a copy of Mimi's contact. After a minute or so it appears in his hand.
Sharaes takes it from him.

"Also is there anything going on in the kingdom? Like anything bad?"

"I'm afraid I can not tell you that. Okay... The contact is annoying at best. She's set so she can only go out a certain distance from her chest equal to her current level of power. She'll die if removed forcefully unless you fulfill this thing. And the only way to do so is... To stick your key in her lock, so to speak."

"??"

>>277163
YA NEED TO FUCK HER.

>>277163
Ooooh boy. Don't worry about it, just know that if we need to fulfill the contract in a hurry it won't be difficult.

I think that is all we can do here for now. Thank her for her help and promise to visit again if she doesn't mind, let her know how things go. Trust me man you want to count this one as a friend.

>>277156
>>259404
If she can't pull it from your mind, then try to draw it until you get it right.

You need to find a way to keep Saisai from killing him. I dunno, maybe tell her, then kiss her as she's starting to get mad?

>>277163
"You mean sex?"

>>277166
BAD IDEA NO SHE WILL EAT HIS FACE. Some restraining might not be a bad idea though. Let's be sure to be female if we do this.

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)13:49 No. 277170 ID: ab117e
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>>277164
What?

"You need to mate with her. That'll free her and allow you to create a new contract. The other way is to gain a audience with the Demon Lord and beg him o release her. I do not recommend this."

>>277170
Put Mimi's bag in your underpants. She can take care of the rest.
Meanwhile ask Sharaes for advice on how to tell Saisai without her going and killing him, and how to get her justice.
Also, ask about what kind of contract you should give Mimi.

>>277170
Why the hell did they write up such a contract to begin with? Well anyways if she is discovered or you need to change rooms you have a way to take her with you by fulfilling her contract and making a new one. The alternative is to let her possibly die. And you can't let that happen, right? Right?

>>277171

>Put Mimi's bag in your underpants. She can take care of the rest.

No! Bad seven.

We just need to fill her with GP and then we can fill her with something else. It shouldn't take long.

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)14:14 No. 277177 ID: ab117e
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No! I am never doing that with Mimi!
I can't even imagine how I could lead into a situation like that!

"So.. Uhm... about Saisai..."

"I can not tell you what to do. Knowing her she would kill the man if she found out about his schemes and if she didn't she'd most likely marry him in shame. Her memories of the night lie in her subconscious, she knows it's one of the few times she really felt some kind of emotion. You humans are so complicated. I won't tell you what to do. Just do what you think is best. Though honestly I believe it would be better to let things go as they are.

>>277177
This dragon is giving you terrible advice.

>>277177
So if it comes down to having sex with Mimi or letting her die, you'll let her die?

Also, I don't care what's easy! I care about what's right, and Saisai deserves to know!
Besides that? I can basically guarantee that she'll find out eventually, and the longer it goes the more terrible it would be.
... Ok, Plan C: You use the love potion to get her fiancee to try to rape you in public. He goes to jail for attempted rape, then you provide her with evidence after he's been arrested but before she finds out you were involved. Saisai refuses to have anything to do with him, and hopefully will eventually forgive you.

Better? Easier. Simpler. But not happy, and not free. Of course if she goes off and murders him she won't be very free then either, and her family will also suffer.

She needs to know, but we to do something about him first. Or at least have a plan we can convince her to go along with.

>>277182
Love potion won't work that way, can't sneak it. Maybe we can lure him to some kind of trap but even if we get him arrested he can out Saisai out of spite. No... there are only two options. Blackmail or death.

Ask if the contract applies different to a female master. As it would be impossible for a female to fulfill it, it must have a different condition in at least some way.

>>277191
We can sneak it just fine, but you're right that blackmail is a better option. I'll push the frame-up back to plan F.

I'd ask ask Sharaes for advice on demonic contracts, but that's a discussion that Mimi needs to be in on.
Ask her if she can translate the entire contract so we understand everything it entails and how these contracts are structured; it looks like they're segmented into multiple independent modules, for example.

"Sharaes, you said you're not the kind of being to approach for idle conversation, but you seem to be happy to do so. Do you enjoy friendly conversations with mortals? Would you like for me to visit on occasion?"

>>277259
We need a good plan in any case, and for that we need to know more. Apple is our best shot here, not only for doing things but also how to go about taking him down.

And thank Sharaes for her help, and ask her if there is anything you can do for her in return.

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)19:12 No. 277320 ID: 899d92
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"hey wait! I can-"

"Being a girl won't help, you still need to mate with her."

"Ah.. Well... Uhm... Oh can-"

"Your mimic can handle making the contract. Just be sure to specify what you want in it. You can even write one up in common and she'll translate it for you."

".... Uhm... I'll see you later then. Thank you."

"It was my pleasure. I seldom get visitors.. But don't get too comfortable."

Artemis leaves her chamber and heads back to Central kingdom. After a quick teleport he finds himself at the outskirts of the kingdom.

That calmed me down a bit, I'm not on the verge of a panic attack anymore now..
But still..

He enters his room. Mimi pops out of her chest.

"Hi master!"

I can't even look at her straight now... @_@

>>277320
Hey man I think she'll be fine with the contract still active. The stronger she is the more freedom she gets. So just keep making her stronger.

>>277320
Okay, we might as well tell you this:

We were apparently damaged at some point in the last few days and are still undergoing repairs. That means that right now we don't actually have any points to give Mimi. Good news is that we're about 4/5 of the way to restoring functionality, so... we should be all fixed up by the end of the day, if all goes well.

just hug Mimi, and don't worry about it for now. Apple said it seems likely, but its not confirmed yet is it? you can likely refuse if you feel you are unqualified, and ask to truely prove yourself with more experiance. A less positive thing to do could be to als fuck up next mission on purpose or such.

Really, don;t worry about it for now. You have enough to worry about.

>>277320
Ok look, it's not like you have to do anything right now. Until she's been discovered or you are promoted to captain or kicked out you don't need to worry about it at all. Good reason to avoid all those things. Now then you're having a tough day already you need to go hug your little demoness friend like right now.

She's a tiny thing and cute and all that but she isn't all that naive, I mean she obviously knows what her own contract says. Give her more power and she'll start to look older and it'll be less awkward for you if it ever comes to that. Come to think of it how old is she actually? 10? 30? 150? No way to tell unless you ask her.

>>277320
Walk up to her, hug her, and say "Mimi, I need to know. If I wasn't your master, then what would your feelings be for me?"

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)19:45 No. 277347 ID: aca5e6
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Yeah... There's nothing to worry about. It probably won't even happen.

He gives Mimi a hug. She hugs him back.

"I was almost bored today but then I got lots of books! I finished a few of them though but I really need a light in here for when it's night cause then I can't see."

"I'll get you one. Hey Mimi, how old are you?"

"Uhm..... 1347. Somewhere around there."

Ask when her birthday is! we don't want to miss it.

>>277347

Totally legal. Hey ask her what sort of sex is required for completing her contract. Does oral count? Can you do her up the butt and have it count?

>>277347
"So, demons are immortal? Heh, too bad you can't share that.
Hey, I've been curious... Mind if I go in your chest and look around for a bit? I've been wondering what it's like in there..."

Leave the bag sitting open on the bed watching the door so you can see if somebody enters.

Haha, and she's probably been this small or smaller all the while. Ask her low long she's been in this dimension and how long she's been on this contract. Has she been on others before? Is she looking forward to completing her contract or is it better like this? Did she look different in the demon world?

>>277350
We already covered this, she just doesn't have enough power for that yet.

Ask how old that would be considered in human years.

>>277349
[Keep that voice quiet]

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)21:15 No. 278027 ID: 69bfba
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"So how long have you been on this world?"

"Can't say :3"

"How many contracts have you had before?"

"Can't say :3"

"Uhm.... Can I see the inside of your chest?"

"Silly master, there's not enough room in here."

"Heh.. So Mimi are you looking foreword to finally fulfilling your contra-!!"

You guys suck!

"Yes~ I don't want anyone but master to fulfill it~"

Oh god.

you never asked her her birthday! what a one track mind you have Art.

[Change Gender]

>>278027
Wrap your arms around her.
"Do you feel that way because I'm your master, or because you feel that way about me as a person?"

And THAT my friend, tells you it's totally ok. Just look at them bedroom eyes. She'd let you pick her lock right now.

Still it wouldn't do to rush such things. You know more about her nature now, a lighthearted girl who adores you and has a youthful manner and appearance but is not a child by any means. Get comfortable with that and everything else should go fine.

>>278030

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)21:51 No. 278056 ID: 69bfba
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>>278032
No!

>>278030
NO!

>>278028
!@#$%^%!%$@#$%^&*(*^&%^%$

Artemis gives her a quick smile and sits on the floor.
Mimi goes back into her chest. It opens slightly.

"So... Did master find out?"

>>278056
"Why didn't you just tell me?"

Might as well tell her the truth. And be honest that your just not ready for such a thing... you did get a first kiss though recently! and you only had to die for it, but hey, worth it right. Cheer up Arty. I think Mimi respects your thought probably more than us bunch of weirdos in an orb.

>>278056
"Yes. I found out that I might be promoted to Captain. Since captains have to live someplace else, and you can't leave this room alive while under your current contract...
I asked a dragon how to get you out of your contract. I hope you're not upset with me, Mimi.

Err... Would you like to explain the rest of the contract to me? I'd like to know more about it.
Oh, and if we do... er... end your contract, then I'd like to be able to start a new one right away, so could you write the contract you would want to have up in common so we have some place to start?"

Even if you don't end the contract, knowing what contract she wants would make it easier for you to understand her wants and needs and being a better friend to her.

Whatever you do don't run right now. Talk to her. Just tell her how you feel about it all.

Hey boss, you know we're just trying to help. Over aggressively and a little misguided but still... An idea here. I think it would help if you asked her not to call you "master" anymore. You don't really want a servant or slave, but a friend right? I mean if it came to... that, better as a willing friend than as someone commanding her to.

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)22:30 No. 278077 ID: 69bfba
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"Yes. I found out that I might be promoted to Captain. Since captains have to live someplace else, and you can't leave this room alive while under your current contract... I asked a dragon how to get you out of your contract. I hope you're not upset with me, Mimi."

"Of course not master."

"Why didn't you just tell me?"

"I couldn't Master. You needed to figure it out on your own."

"Ah... Well... Yeah..."

"I can't tell you much about this contract but if you help me break it we can make a new better one together. I won't be bound to this room anymore either."

[augment repair functions]

Just tell her as much as you would like to make a better one... you just CANT yet. Until you know whats going to actually happen, its just too much for you now. Promise though your not going to leave her behind or let her die though.

We should work out a new contract well before it comes up. Hopefully it won't happen anytime soon but you don't want to rush it when it does. If it happened tomorrow you'd be caught with your pants down.

...Sorry. ( ok that' a lie :D )

>>278077
"Have you ever, done, er... that before? I don't know how it is for demons, but to humans it's, well, kind of a big deal.

How about you write up your dream contract in common? Not something you'd expect to sign, but something that tells me all the different things that you'd want to be in there, or want to not be in there.
That way, when- Er, if we end your contract, I'll have a good idea what compromises we can make."

Also: Hug her! You're a girl! You can hug girls!

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)23:18 No. 278095 ID: 69bfba
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>>278089
I'm not asking her if she's done -it-!
I -also- won't even hint that this contract might be ending!
GAH!
This is not something I need to be worried about right now an-

knock knock knock

Hmm?

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)23:19 No. 278096 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis opens his door and sees Saisai. She stands there in her usual pose.

"Hey. So... I...."

"??"

"I was just coming by to talk to you.. I... So have you still be snooping around in my personal life?"

"Uhm..."

"I can tell. You're a horrible liar.... Anything interesting?"

>>278096
Give a grin. "Considering how much you objected to the concept, I'm surprised you'd ask. Come on in, let's talk."

Close the door behind her. You don't want her getting this news when she's in a position to immediately run off and hotheadedly do something about it.

>>278096
Motion for here to come in, close the door, and sit down on the bed. Sit down next to her - between her and the door.

Once she has done so:
"I'm sorry, I know it's not my place to snoop and meddle, but... You're such a strong person, and seeing you doubt yourself was so horrible..."
Sigh
"Yes, I've discovered some interesting things... But first, are you sure the brand of wine was Sholi os Sondraes?"

When she says yes, hand her the sheet on it then give her a moment to read it. When her facial expression changes, tell her "I'm sorry."

When she rages and stands up, say "ROYAL BATTLE! Challenge him to a royal battle! It's a legal way!"

>>278096
Ok before you say ANYTHING you ask her to come in and sit down, and before you tell her what you did or did not find she is going to answer a couple more questions.

Let's start with "What do you really want, what would make you happiest?"

If this isn't something you should be dealing with right now, what should you be? is there anything more noble than protecting your friends and allies? are you really trying to say that a minor headache and stress isn't worth possibly absolving your friend of the guilt she feels inside, and of freeing a perfectly reasonable demon from her horrible contract?

Yes, its a pain im sure, but you were just a few days ago a recluse who hardly knew anyone, look how far you have come! We don't even need to mess with your gender to let you talk to people every time.

Artemis 2011/02/01(Tue)23:58 No. 278113 ID: 69bfba
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"I didn't think you'd ask. Come on in, let's talk."

She steps inside and sits on Artemis's mattress.

"I'm here. Let's talk."

"What do you really want, what would make you happiest?"

"That's a stupid question.. All I wanted was to be a knight, it's all I ever wanted. I already have it so I suppose there's not much."

>>278113
"It's not a stupid question, Saisai. Knowing what you really want provides perspective and guides your actions. If being a knight is really all you've ever wanted, then perhaps you should keep it firmly in mind."

Then hand her the page. Hopefully it will be enough that the dragon's warning won't come to pass; Saisai can't be a knight if she runs off attacking people, even ones who have wronged her like that. It's your responsibility as her friend to both inform her and keep her response restrained to one that won't bite her in the ass.

>>278113
"Look at your life ahead of you. Do you want to make your family happy, or do you want to find love on your own? Do you prefer seeking the truth, or just living your life?"

>>278113
"Your happiness is important, and before I tell you anything I need to talk about that."

"Marrying this guy doesn't make you happy at all, right? Even before this happened. You're just doing it for you family's business right? What if you didn't have to marry him for that?"

"Let me tell you something important that happened to me today. I died. I was at that potion shop pouring magic power into a feather and it blew up, killing me. But the experiment worked, and a phoenix down feather was created and brought me back from the dead. Next time it won't explode. And soon there will be more, and they will be sold and they will be very popular. What if your family had sole rights to mass create sell and distribute phoenix down? A better deal for your family than from marrying some asshole who has to get you drunk to touch you?"

>>278116
>What if your family had sole rights to mass create sell and distribute phoenix down?
...are you seriously suggesting that we could somehow get her that? Because it sounds kind of insane to me. If that's just meant as an example of the sort of thing she could be doing on behalf of her family you should probably make that clear.

Also, displaying an attitude that obviously biased against her fiance seems likely to undermine the truth of any claims we make subsequently, to me. You're basically telling her her emotions instead of getting her to admit to them. Which could work, but... feels very heavy-handed to me.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)00:34 No. 278119 ID: 69bfba
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"Look at your life ahead of you. Do you want to make your family happy, or do you want to find love on your own? Do you prefer seeking the truth, or just living your life?"

"I asked you if you found out anything, I didn't come here to discuss dreams and fantasies."

".... -Sigh-, here."

He hands her the piece of paper.
Saisai takes it from him and scans the page. When she reaches the bottom she stares at Artemis, her face still just as blank.

>>278119
"I'm sorry, Saisai. You can look it up yourself if you don't believe me... but I think you already knew."

If she rushes for the door, then use gravity and bear-hug her to stop her long enough for you to say "WAIT! KNIGHTHOOD! IMPORTANT! ROYAL BATTLE HIM!"

Go up to her, not too close, and give her your hand. Don't just take hers but offer your own. Hopefully she'll take it and talk... or not. But more important you need to be ready to grab her in case she bolts, we do NOT want to running off like this. Homicidal, and no hat besides.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)01:04 No. 278125 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis tries to say something but stumbles over the words.
Saisai brings her knees closer to herself.

>>278125
Move over to her, wrap your arms around her, and cry with her.

"You never lost control, it was taken from you. He sought to subvert your will and shake your confidence, and he did. I couldn't stand for that. I will see you strong and happy, and I will see him pay for this. But right now you need to stop holding on to this pain. Give it to me, let it go..."

>>278126
We have to be careful, don't want to give the wrong impression. Maybe that isn't quite rational but that hardly matters.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)01:45 No. 278130 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis starts moving to Saisai. Before he can reach her she stands up and grabs her helmet.

"Thank for the information Artemis, I'll see you later."

"Huh?"

"I just needed to be sure I wasn't actually attracted to that man. That's all I care about. I'll see you tomorrow."

>>278130
Oh no no no no she's gunna kill don't let her kill him. "No! Stop!" Go fucking tackle her if you have to but do not let her leave!

>99.9%
Still not repaired shit shit shit [Change Gender] come on!

>>278130
"SAISAI! WAIT!" HUG HER! "Royal battle! I meddled because I care for you, Saisai, and I won't let anger screw you over. If you challenge him to a royal battle then whatever you do is legal, and I'll stay by your side through it all."

Repaired! GP:25-10=15 Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)02:15 No. 278135 ID: 69bfba
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"Saisai no!"

Artemis tackles Saisai. In shock Saisai points her still covered spear at Artemis, catching her clothes.
They fly through the door and land on the ground, an odd ripping sound is heard.

>>278135
...Pull her hat back on, cover yourself a little, and say "Both of you. In the room. Now."

>>278135
ACK! PUT HER HAT BACK ON THEN GRAB BOTH OF THEM AND PULL THEM INTO YOUR ROOM! QUICK, BEFORE ANYBODY ELSE SEES!

Apple saw, which means she needs to be brought in on these secrets before miscommunications happen.

GP:17 Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)02:46 No. 278141 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis quickly grabs Saisai and Apple and tosses them into the room. Saisai rolls onto Artemis's mattress and pulls a cover over herself.
Apple looks around wide-eyed

"Apple.. Uhm... I think we need to talk...."

Time for exposition! Lots and lots of exposition!

Oh and also lock the goddamn door. If this crowd gets any bigger things might get awkward.

>>278141
GAH! MIMI LOOKED OUT!
"Ok... Apple, before I explain anything I need to know what you saw. I trust you and I'll tell you the truth, but, well, I'd rather not explain my embarrassing secrets if they're still secret. Er... You understand, right?"

Art, you may have to take one for the team here. The more attention she pays to you, the less she'll notice about everything else - that includes Mimi and Saisai. Your breasts are showing, but if you don't act like you realize it then she'll be distracted by figuring out how to tell you that they're exposed.

>>278143
>if you don't act like you realize it
We could just pretend that they're not, sure. Avoid the topic, we have more important things to talk about at the moment.

We should be focusing on Saisai here. She's still the main event; we can tell Apple to hold on while we exposit to Saisai over the fact that we didn't tell her that so that she could rush off and do something rash. Particularly something which might jeopardize her standing- which is all she's ever wanted, remember? So we know that she has something against sharing thoughts with anyone else, but damned if we're going to let her get out of this one- we found that information for her and we're going to stand with her in dealing with it.

I like the fact that she can't escape while we tell her this because Apple's there. Win.

Wow, you really need to start wearing a bra or something, maybe like an elastic shirt that'll keep you from jiggling around but still be appropriate when you're a dude.

Attempt to look slightly annoyed and tell Apple "My face is up here." then laugh and fix your wardrobe emergency, while probably being the least stunned person in the room.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)15:51 No. 278394 ID: 69bfba
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>>278229
Noted.

"Ok... Apple, before I explain anything I need to know what you saw. I trust you and I'll tell you the truth, but, well, I'd rather not explain my embarrassing secrets if they're still secret. Er... You understand, right?"

GP:23 Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)15:51 No. 278395 ID: 69bfba
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"U-uhm... I.... Uh...."

Artemis hears the chest close behind her.

"Apple... er... apple, face is up here.... look just don't tell anyone, please? Apple? umm"

Just kinda throw her in than and lock the door so you can talk. I mean really, you do not need anyone else coming by and seeing this.

>>278397

>>278395
Close the door, lock the door, point at your face, and tell her "APPLE! EYES UP HERE!"
Then turn to Saisai "I saw that look in your eyes. I'm not going to let you ruin your life out of anger, and I would have stalled if I didn't have a way to help."

>>278395
sigh
"I'm sometimes a girl" [Change Gender] "Saisai is part catfolk, and it's really important that it stay secret. And it's just as important that you not do anything drastic Saisai. I'm sorry I tackled you but I can't let you do something you'll regret. Now I need you to trust me to help you, and I think you should trust Apple too. If you're willing to help the victim of an absolute creep, Apple."

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)17:17 No. 278426 ID: 69bfba
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"Apple, up here."

Apple looks Artemis in the eyes.

"Wh-what...?"

"I have this... Gift? I can change my body."

"And her... She has tiger ears."

Artemis locks the door to her room.

"Yeah. I meant to tell you but... Not quite like this."

Saisai
"Artemis, let me out. Now."

"No. I saw that look on your face. If I let you out you'll murder that guy."

"I would never."

"Don't even try. Now listen, I think I have a plan. Apple, this is what I needed your help with."

Artemis explains his plan. He wants Apple to spy on Saisai's fiance to see id she can find anything incriminating. Once that happens he'll be locked up and Saisai won't have to marry him. Most of the details of the plan seem to go over Apple's head but she agrees to it anyway. Saisai's face is still blank.

>>278426
Be sure to tell her that you suspect that general of being involved, as he came back from the tigerfolk city that same night. And Saisai... tell her that you know her families business is important and that you have a plan there too.

...please tell me your at least slightly more covered Art. Please tell me you did something to not make these plans while looking stupid.

>>278426
To Saisai "If you really want to kill him then at least do it legally, and challenge him to a royal battle.
Don't worry about disappointing your family either; I've got a few things in motion that should more than make up for leaving that scum."

Then turn to Apple and ask if she saw anything else here, or if that's it.

>>278394

We would have suggested it sooner if we had realized how big your breasts were getting. You're still growing aren't you?

GP:31 Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)18:17 No. 278447 ID: 69bfba
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>>278431
Of course I covered up! I'm not gonna let myself be seen like that!

>>278440
I-I don't know! Do I look bigger?

"If you really want to kill him then at least do it legally, and challenge him to a royal battle. Don't worry about disappointing your family either; I've got a few things in motion that should more than make up for leaving that scum."

"Whatever. I suppose a royal battle will help me vent my frustrations."

>"So is there anything else I should know?"

>>278447
"Apple you need to be extra careful, he might be part of something bigger. I suspect the general Regulus might be involved in her fiances dealings, and the both of them with the tigerfolk. If there is treason... please don't get yourself hurt over this ok?"

>>278447
Turn to Apple "Yes, but if you didn't see then do you really want to know? I mean, at any point the king could asks me a question that risks a friend, and the thought of that fills me with cold dread."

>>278447
>I-I don't know! Do I look bigger?
I should say so. Certain bedroom acts involving the breasts which would have been impossible when we first met you now appear to be firmly within the realm of possibility.

Make getting this under control a very high priority.

Remember amke sure you focus on the plan and tell
Saisai to hold her temper. Tell her this.
" If we stick to the plan and it works then when your ex rapist husband end up in jail then you will have your revenge."

Also I need to aks if you have any potions or magic spells that will reduce your breast size. If you don't have the ability to do thst then try and ask a shop owner or a wizard for some advice.

Finally give 50gp to mimi and make sure she has some more books to read. Do this after both Saisai and Apple have gone. Also tell MiMi that you are there for her and hug her. That is gonig to help you along the way to your goal.

Anyway tell me what you think Artemis.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)19:34 No. 278493 ID: 69bfba
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"Well... I think this may be a bit bigger then just her finance'. There might be others involved with this thing. Just be careful with this."

"I would have been already."

>"....."

"Saisai are you okay?"

>"I'm fine. Can we just leave now? I wanna kick his ass."

Is that everything?

>>278478>>278482

Stop staring....
I guess my hair isn't the only thing that's changing..
I need to buy something for this.

>>278493
"Yea, just let me put on a new robe and we can get going."
Don't worry about them seeing your body; right now there's nothing you have that's new to them.

If your really worried about it, there are probably potions and such that work. I mean come on, females and males have been worrying about their bodies for millenia, and I'm sure there must have been some near master who had a large bust and hated it. Its time to calm down. relax. think happy thoughts.

Don't worry about the boob size anyways. large ones can have positive social reactions. (Negative too, but eh). Most of the downsides can be avoided thanks to the fact you can swap between male and female. That being said, get an elastic shirt with decent compressive capabilities. It will make them look smaller and will prevent most of the hassle of being big. Plus, you can pass it off as some sort of enchanted garment protection thing when male. An elastic shirt isn't a bra after all.

If you are going to attend the royal battle, take your sword. Because who knows what will go down.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)20:37 No. 278522 ID: 69bfba
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I'm sure there'll be something out there.

"Yea, just let me put on a new robe and we can get going."

Artemis gets changed and leaves with Apple and Saisai.
Artemis begins explaining her 'condition' to Apple when Saisai suddenly darts off.
Artemis gives chase and sees Saisai dragging her fiancé Chevre off into the stadium. The doors open up and Artemis runs in. Before she can even reach a seat the fight is already in progress.
She sees Saisai walking to her fiance who is falling to the ground. A training speak is sticking out of his body.

>"Saisai.... Why did you...?"

"You know why."

He hits the ground. Saisai turns around and begins walking away from him

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)20:49 No. 278523 ID: 69bfba
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>"Balle Serithe Isivu Mal Zeeth"

Saisai turns around to see Chevre rising from the ground encased in stone

>"My love, we won't end this one first blood. It will be until one of us gives up. En garde."

Saisai backs away, her only spear on the ground near Chevre.

Woah... What kind of magic is that...?

The rapist kind >:C

>>278523
He's either allowing a demon to posses him or he's turning into some kind of golem. Bad news either way.

Looks like Alchemy. Advanced Alchemy. If it were possible I'd suggest Sasai keep him from touching the ground. Cut off an Alchemist from the elements and they can't use them anymore.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)21:08 No. 278532 ID: 69bfba
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>"Spike!"

Several spike emerge from the ground, all of them aimed at Saisai.
She jumps and dodges all of them and begins slowly inching her way to her speak.
Right when she's able to grab it two earth spikes hit her, one in her head and the other striking her torso.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)21:11 No. 278534 ID: 69bfba
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Saisai flies back and slams into a wall.

>>278531
"Saisai! Knock him off the ground! He's using some type of spell to manipulate it!"

Saisai stands up and spits out something.

"Will do."

>>278534
Muse vocally, but quietly: "Where did he learn catfolk magic?"

Is Apple with you? Could you ask her to fetch Morgan and a bunch of healing supplies? Have her tell Morgain that somebody could die.

Who else is here?

Well shit, hopefully she can win this. But if she can't Morgans next phoenix down is always an option. It seems silly but the worst thing that can happen here is she gets her hat knocked off. We can't undo that kind of damage.

...Actually, you don't suppose the feather in Saisai's hat is a real phoenix down? It's worth a shot if it comes up.

>>278539
The healer who helped Artemis and Saisai is closer and would do the job better, not to mention is already keeping our respective secrets.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)21:33 No. 278543 ID: 69bfba
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Th-there's a few people here now, they heard about the fight.

"Apple, go to Morgan and have her prepare a bunch of healing potions please.."

Apple "Okay."

She runs off.
Back in the Arena Saisai is moving to Chevre. She's moving a lot slower then before.
Two plates of cement rise from the earth and crush into her, sandwiching her in. Saisai gasps in pain as the plates move in even closer.
The small crowd grows and they watch in horror.

snap snap

"Gah!"

>"Saisai please give up.. I don't want to hurt you anymore."

"N-no way.."

>>278543
"You can do it! Believe in me who believes in you! Your's is the spear that will pierce the Earth!"

>>278543
>I don't want to hurt you anymore.
He is so full of shit. The ONLY reason that he's hurting her is because he couldn't take a spear in the gut as her vengeance for date-rape without hitting back. If he wants to stop, he can stop at any fucking time.

"Stop making me hurt you" is abusive partner logic and cements the fact that Saisai should excise this guy from her life.

If we can enter the fight without breaking the rules, now would be a good time. Saisai's not getting out of this one unless she has a very nice trick up her sleeve.

>>278543
Get as close as possible, if she loses be by her side immediately, we don't want anyone else tending to her and exposing her ears. Apple should be back soon.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)21:52 No. 278549 ID: 69bfba
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>>278541
Her feather?
Feather... Feather!

"Saisai! Saisai your feather!"

She stares at Artemis for a bit, after a moment her eyes go wide in comprehension.

>"Saisai please just end this. I feel bad doing this to you.. I-!?"

Chevre is cut off mid sentance. He falls back clutching his face and screaming in pain.
With his concentration broken the stone walls crumble.

>"You bitch! What did you do!?"

"Before I was given my true spear... I used to play with darts.."

>>278549
Ha hah! Eye for an eye! Finish him!

Kick in the nuts! tell her to kick him there... or spear him if shes mad! but try for nonlethal.

>>278549
If he somehow knocks her out, then immediately challenge him before anybody can help him recover.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)22:26 No. 278560 ID: 69bfba
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>>278552
I think she read our mind....
I'm not even in guy form but I can still feel that...

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)22:26 No. 278561 ID: 69bfba
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Saisai pulls her spear out of Chevre. He collapses groaning in pain.
All around her the crowd that's gathered cheers. She retrieves her feather and looks around.

Wow.. Quite a few people appeared. You'd think they'd cheer for nobility but I guess no one liked the way he beat her up.

>>278561
SAISAI! I KNOW YOU CAN'T HERE ME, BUT HE'S A VENGEFUL PRICK THAT CAN'T EXPOSE YOU IF HE'S DEAD!

Is the fight over? o.0

>>278561
Well, according to the rules that HE set, it's not over until he admits defeat. Saisai'd best keep her eyes on her foe and be ready to press the attack if he tries to regroup.

>>278564
True!
"SAISAI! IT'S NOT OVER!

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)22:47 No. 278571 ID: 69bfba
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Before Artemis gets a chance to talk Chevre shouts out.

"I give up!"

Saisai stares at him, turn, and walks away.

Considering you heard crunches, and the fights over, if Apple isn't back, you should go support her to be safe.

She's totally going to need both emotional and physical support now. Go to her and offer to let her lean on you or something. She's probably sore as hell from that crushing technique used on her.

>>278572
Yeah, I'm betting that Saisai could use better healing than we can throw at the moment but any little bit helps.

Also we should see how she's feeling after stabbing that guy repeatedly. Good? Angry? Depressed? Unsatisfied? I can think of logical reasons for all kinds of emotional states, and since we got her into this we pretty much have to stick with her through it.

>>278571
Go catch-up with Saisai.
Don't say anything, just walk with her and signal to Apple and Morgan if you see them. Help her if she starts to stumble, but let her walk otherwise.

Well he's still alive, hopefully he has enough sense not to open his mouth about her. Go after Saisai she can't be as ok as she makes herself look.

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)23:11 No. 278593 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis runs out of the bleachers and catches up to Saisai who's still going through the hall.
Away from the gaze of others she seems to have dropped her tough facade.
Instead of her usual walk she limp, using the wall as a support. She looks at Artemis.

"..... I won."

Tell her how awesome she was out there.

Apple probably won't be too long, but you can't heal anyone while your female. It may not help much, but stop the bleeding maybe?

[gender change]

Probably best to help her sit down so she can rest and not fall.

>>278593
Offer her your arm/shoulder to lean on. No one should need a wall when a friend is present.

And then... ask what she wants to do now. She won the battle, but that's unlikely to be the end of this. And based upon how down she looks, she probably knows it- or at least is feeling like stabbing him a couple times is small recompense for what he did to her.

>>278593
Hug her! Tight! ... Er, wait, rock crushing... Gently!
"You did."
[Change gender to Male]
Cast healing on her while you help her back to your room. She needs some privacy, and Apple will know where to find you.

>>278593
Just nod and help support her to walk. And after a bit I suggest talking to her a bit... use as much of this as you feel is good to say and true.

"You know... I died today. Poured magic to fast into a feather trying to create a phoenix down, and it blew up in my face. But it worked, and I was brought back. But when I think of what would have happened if I hadn't... well you would have been less banged up. But not happy, not yourself. Maybe never again. You can't keep being strong while being all alone. You need to open up to others and share your weakness and pain with your friends. Not just to me, but right now I'm here and currently not dead so... if you need me here I am."

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)23:54 No. 278609 ID: 69bfba
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"You did."

Saisai nods.

"Hey.. Give me a hand.."

Artemis helps her back to his room. Once she steps inside she tosses off her helmet and chest plate.
Artemis begins healing her and wiping away her blood. Most of the scratches on her face are gone but she still seems to be in pain. As Artemis heals some cuts in her mouth he notices a few of her back teeth are knocked out.

"So... How're you feeling?"

".... Still pissed off. A little less then before though. At least I managed to cut off his balls.."

"I saw.. You were amazing out there Saisai."

"...."

"So... What are you gonna do now?"

"I don't know.."

"You know... I died today. Poured magic to fast into a feather trying to create a phoenix down, a feather of life, and it blew up in my face. But it worked, and I was brought back. But when I think of what would have happened if I hadn't... You can't keep being strong while being all alone. You need to open up to others and share your weakness and pain with your friends. Not just to me, but right now I'm here and currently not dead so... if you need me I'm here."

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)23:55 No. 278610 ID: 69bfba
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"God you're so...."

Artemis 2011/02/02(Wed)23:56 No. 278611 ID: 69bfba
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"So..."

>>278611
Hug her! The law of theatrical convenience says that Apple and Morgan are going to walk in the second she loses her composure, and hugging her will make it harder for them to see!

Hug her.

"Yes I know... I'm a pain in the ass."

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)00:27 No. 278620 ID: 69bfba
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Saisai breaks down and starts crying.

"Oh god... I..."

"It's okay Saisai."

Artemis goes over to hug her. She looks up at him and throws herself into his arms.

>>278620
Just hold her. She's suffered such a loss of control over her own life that she needs to feel in charge again. Take no initiative, and follow where she leads.

>>278620
Well, she's crying in your arms. I daresay you shouldn't really need advice at this point; murmured comforting words and continued hugging until she's done crying are simple enough.

Hold her, console her... don't let her do anything irrational though. Even if she wants to replace her bad memory with a good one, now is not the time, not when she is like this. Besides Apple should be here soon. Just hold her to your chest and tell her it will be ok.

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)00:57 No. 278626 ID: 69bfba
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Artemis holds onto Saisai and lets her cry onto his shoulder.
She stays in his arm for what seems like hours sobbing and saying his name. Her sobs subside and she lets go of him.

"I... I'm sorry Artemis. I... When we... When he did that to me.. I felt terrible. Like I couldn't control myself.. All my life... The only thing I've had control over are my emotions.. To lose that.. At that moment... It..."

"I understand Saisai."

"..... Thank you."

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)01:00 No. 278627 ID: 69bfba
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they stare at one another for a while.
Saisai opens her mouth but before she says anything she shakes her head, as though trying to get rid of a bad thought.

"I.. Better go. There's a infirmary somewhere around here.."

She collects her things and stands up.

"Here let me help you."

"No... I can't be near you right now. I want to be alone."

She leaves.
Artemis sits back down on his mattress. He hears the wooden chest beside him open.

>"Master... That poor girl.. I could sense her feelings."

>>278627

Anyone with an ounce of empathy could.

>>278627
"Could you tell me about it, Mimi? She's hurting so much, but I don't know how to help..."

We need to find Apple and Morgan, and tell Morgan our plan to help Saisai with her family.

"Me too."

I don't think you're done today, you sent off Apple to see Morgan and there was maybe unintended consequences there. Go check on her. Hopefully no other dramas develop, you need some rest. Tell Mimi you'll be back in a little while.

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)01:27 No. 278637 ID: 69bfba
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"Me too. I think anyone could."

"But Master, demons have a skill. Remember when I said we sort of feed off the emotions on gold? We have a close connection to the emotions of people. We can see their emotional state as a aura that surrounds them. Hers was a whole bunch of colors. She was feeling rage, sorrow, love... A bunch of things."

Someone opens Artemis's door.

Apple
"Hey Artemis I got that potion! ..? Where's Saisai?"

"She left."

"Ah. Well that was a waste. Man everyone's talking about that fight. That dude, Chevre went to the hospital for his wounds. They're saying that uhm... 'Certain' wounds will be unhealable with their current magic."

"Ouch.."

"Yeah.. Well I guess I'll head off then unless you need anything."

rolled 2 = 2

---

>>278637
"Thank you, Apple, for everything. Sorry for being so demanding, but I can't tell you how important this was and how much it means to me.
Er... Did you and Morgan have any problems? I forgot to ask if you had any anger for her."

1=Don't tell her about Mimi.
2=Tell her about Mimi.

>>278637
"Yeah that wasn't the best idea, I was worried what I would have to do. She left for the infirmary but but was still in pretty bad shape. Make sure she got there ok, and give her the potion if she can use it at all. "

"And Apple... thanks."

>>278637
Thank her for getting the potion, even if you didn't use it. If things had gone differently, it could have made a difference.

Mention that if she feels like dropping in on Saisai it would be a good thing. Girl could really use another friend right now.

... Love?
She might love you bro.

Could be platonic though. Don't read too much into it.

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)19:07 No. 278822 ID: aca5e6
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"Thanks again Apple.. Can you please do me one more favor and check on her in the infirmary?"

"No prob. I'll see ya later Art."

She turns to leave. Right before she grabs the doorknob the door is opened from the outside.
Standing out his room is Regulus. He smiles at the two of them.

>"I didn't expect the two of you to be in the same room. This is good. I have great news for the two of you."

"???"

>"Apple, you're being promoted to captain."

"What!?"

>"Yes. Congratulations. And Artemis we want you to have your own group. You have yet to be given the rank of Captain but you will still lead your own group. A captain in name but not rank. Soon enough you'll be pushed up though. If you prove yourself in the field. From now on it's your own responsibility to find missions and to gather a team. You seem to have a knack for making friends so this shouldn't be too tough. Also you're both being moved to a... Better room. Please have everything packed by tomorrow. Any questions?"

>>278822
"No, Sir."
Wait until they're both gone, lock the door, and then wait a few minutes before pulling Mimi's chest up next to your bed and calling for her.

It's time, Art. Either you do it tonight, or Mimi dies tomorrow.

>>278823
Sorry bro. Thats the way things are.

>>278823
Is there a reason that we can't just move the chest with us to whatever room we get next, saying that it's ours/has our things in it?

>>278822
"And just as I was feeling at home here. It seems odd of me to say, but maybe the room change can wait until my proper promotion? Would feel more meaningful, and a bit of extra incentive to earn it because I'm sure I'll be sick of here by then."

If it isn't an option... then that's just how it has to be.

"And sir may I ask what caused all these sudden changes? Is there some new development or threat we should know about, given our new responsibilities?"

Artemis 2011/02/03(Thu)19:43 No. 278835 ID: aca5e6
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>>278826
That's easy enough.. Problem is that if Mimi leaves the room she dies.

"Uhm... Well I just got used to this room.. Can't I just uhm.. stay here a bit? You know, until I really get the rank of Captain."

"I insist. There's not too many things here to pack, some clothing and your chest. Do you need help? I can carry the chest for you if you want. It must be quite heavy."

"N-no! I got it! So... Uhm, sir.. What cause all the change? Did something happen?"

>"Ah yes. We found out quite a few people were working with the tigerfolk and the catfolk. Spies. It was a shame to have to let them go. If left up to me they would need to be executed but the king saw it fit to spare them. Who am I to question his laws? Anything else Artemis?"

>>278835
"No. It's fine."

>>278835
"No, sir. I'll be ready to move tomorrow."

Lock the door when they leave, then wait a few minutes.

...You know. THis is exactly what a love potion would be USEFUL for.

>>278841
Still mind rape. Or just rape rape. You know, like what Sasai just dealt with? No love potion.

There has GOT to be someway to stall... hell, maybe asking the king if you can keep your current room. Buck stops there with him and it IS a seemingly innocent request.

>>278843
If you're going to the king to ask for something as trivial as keeping your room, it's not seemingly innocent, it's suspicious by virtue of 'you considered this important enough to go to the king over'.

No, we've got to either give up Mimi or sleep with her tonight, looks like. And do we even know if sleeping with her would have side effects other than breaking the contract? She eats souls if given the chance, y'know. Could end poorly.

But hey, if we're not willing to bid her goodbye then lock the door and off with the pants once this guy is gone.

"That is surprising, I guess it's hard to know. I'll have to be extra vigilant. I think that will be it, thanks."

>>278843
No it isn't the same as all, it would be completely a willing self inflected change.