Trout 2012/04/13(Fri)10:47 No. 400843 ID: a43a6c
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O-oh.

This isn't very comfortable at all.

lol. Roll out from underneath.

Shuffle her off. Failing that, roll over and let her slump to one side.

Get rid of your man-ticulitis and get her off you.

See if you can slip out from under her. Try not to wake her. If you can't, internal monologue until she wakes up, if you can't get back to sleep.

maybe you should wake her up.

This is probably the closest you've ever been to her, Bo. See if you can just shift into a more comfortable position.

Trout 2012/04/13(Fri)13:47 No. 400885 ID: a43a6c
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Yeah, she is pretty close to me, but...

I gently move myself to the right, shuffling out from under her. She doesn't wake up, but she looks a little sad.

Well, I don't think I'm going to get back to sleep.

Cuddle with her until she wakes up

Since you're up Bo, you should go find some Aromatic Grass to give to Gren.

Hover over her and breathe really heavily.

Look outside. Hope it's raining so you can convince Gren to stay here and make sweet love relax for a bit longer before starting out. If you are going to head into town, you've got a busy day ahead of you.

go jack off in the corner, it'll be hard to run around all day with a boner.

Go out and look at the city below for a little bit. Important buildings are usually lit up all day and night, so you can spot them. Then head down the path and hunt up some food for the two of you.

>>400909
I agree. masturbation relieves stress, and is good for your mental and physical health! You would have to be some kind of fool to never do it.

Trout 2012/04/13(Fri)19:24 No. 400961 ID: a43a6c
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I-I'm not going to masturbate! G-Gren is right there!

It's drizzling outside. It looks like the clouds get way darker to the west, and the wind is moving east, so that'll be on top of us in a few hours.

There's not very many people outside in the city below. A few buildings still have lights.

I can still go out and find food, but I'm not hungry so I don't think she will be, either. Maybe later in the day. And, uh, I didn't see any kind of grass on the way up here, but I can keep an eye out!

>>400961
You willing to try waking Gren up, or...?

if you get hungry later you will be forced to hunt in the rain. go now. maybe scrawl you are out hunting.

It'd be for the best for you two to get a move on before the rain really comes down. If you wait, the rain'll be falling the entire trip down, instead of only some of the trip. Hopefully Gren won't be a giant grump 'cause you woke her up early.

>>400961
So go around the corner outside first! You wouldn't want your decision-making impaired by distraction in the upcoming high-tension situations with city dwellers, after all.

go hunting. if you guys hate rain as much as you have so far, you won't be doing anything later today.

1/2 Whim 2012/04/14(Sat)22:41 No. 401383 ID: b0d466
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Well, uh, Gren is probably going to be mad if I wake her up. But you're right, we should probably start moving as soon as we can.

Gren? Hey, Gren, wake up...
"Mmmf... Boaga?"
Yeah, Gren. Come on, we should get moving. It's going to start raining really hard soon, so we should get going...
"Damn it. Why did you wake me up? I was having a nice dream!"
I'm sorry! What, uh, what were you dreaming about?
"None of your business."
Okay, sorry, sorry. But we should really start going. Are you hungry?
"Nope."
Well, uh, maybe we should go hunting do that we don't get hungry later.
"I would rather just get into the city and worry about eating later."
Well, uh, okay...

2/2 Whim 2012/04/14(Sat)22:42 No. 401384 ID: b0d466
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We hike down to the road again, down the curve far enough not to be seen by the city. Grennie doesn't stop being grumpy. Who should we, uh, ambush? What are we looking for, exactly?

The trick here is getting them to stick around long enough to say your piece without hurting them.

Wait around for a lone wagon or carriage heading towards the city. Gren'll step out a safe distance behind and shout that she'd like to ask some questions. Bo'll step out into the road at the same time, out of view around the curve. When they inevitably tear off for the city they'll stop when they see Bo. Bo reiterates that they just want to ask some questions and have them deliver a message to the city guard.

There's a good chance this won't work; They might abandon the wagon or cart, or try to go off-road. If it fails, head back down the road to another spot and try again. The important thing is not to harm or threaten anyone.

>>401384
The person in the robe. Don't ambush, just saunter up, say hello, and ask them if they could tell the city guards you intend to have a peaceful visit to the city.

Stay away from horses; they'll panic and something will get killed.

Trout 2012/04/15(Sun)21:21 No. 401644 ID: a43a6c
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I think I have an idea.
"Yeah?"
Yeah, maybe we can wait for the people to thin out, so that you can talk to someone on a carriage or a wagon without scaring everyone else off?
"They'd run from me, Bo."
Okay, uh... I can wait up ahead in case they run from you.
"That might work. You're a lot less threatening than I am, anyway. With your little stutter and everything."
Hey, I-- y-yeah, okay.

Trout 2012/04/15(Sun)21:21 No. 401645 ID: a43a6c
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Once the road clears out I sneak up as best as I can. I'm not really built for this! But anyway no one sees me, and now I can't see Grennie. And, uh... I guess now I wait.

Apparently I don't have to wait long, though. I hear what sounds like Gren saying something kind of forcefully and loudly, and then someone on a cart being pulled by some animal comes very quickly around the corner. I jump out onto the road and the rider sees me for sure, but the cart isn't stopping!

Don't get into a head on collision, but try and snag the cart or cart-beast by the side, Bo!

Get out of the way you silly dragon you're going to get run over. Back up or run forward but getting smacked by a wagon going at speed it going to hurt!

Breathe fire into the air. Be very loud and impressive. They'll stop.

"FREEZE WHERE YOU ARE! WE HAVE NO QUARREL WITH YOU! WE ARE SEEKING REVENGE ON A SINGLE MAN AND DESIRE YOUR HELP WITH GATHERING INFO ON HIS WHEREABOUTS! IGNORE MY GIRTH AND ENORMOUS POWER OF BO THE GREAT!"

stop right there, criminal scum!

>>401645
Uh, just kindof stand there and request that they wait, we just want to talk.

Stammer excuse me uncertainly as it rides by leaving you in the dust.

Oh god it's going to hit you! Better cower defensively.

Trout 2012/04/16(Mon)11:25 No. 401754 ID: a43a6c
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Stop! Please, stop! We just want to talk! HEY!

It looks like the animal is out of control! It tries to run by me but the cart swings wide-- OOF!

Trout 2012/04/16(Mon)11:26 No. 401755 ID: a43a6c
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Uhhh... okay, I-I'm on the ground. Owww... I think the c-cart flipped and the animal got loose. And... oh no, I think the rider's underneath it!

OH NO WHAT DID YOU DOOOOOOOOOO

>>401755
Welp.

Really should have stayed away from anything pulled by an animal.

Go flip the cart over and see if the guy's dead or not.

save dem!!

Save him! Before lightning explodes the wagon!

>>401755
Help him!

Trout 2012/04/16(Mon)15:02 No. 401818 ID: a43a6c
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Okay ow okay I'm moving the cart on off of him. He looks hurt, but, uh, nothing's bending the wrong way, which is a good thing! Just--owww!-- just a couple of scratches and bruises? I'm no expert! He's kind of dazed-looking, though...

"Boaga!"

...G-Grennie?

Oh, t-that's a lot of people.

put the man on the road and run.

Well take the injured target with you, then go SAVE GRENNIE rooooooooar

did you seriously get injured by a cart collision, what kind of dragon are you? ugh.

Focus on rescuing the dude, get Gren off the middle of the road. You two are attracting more attention than you should!

>>401818
You guys need to back off and say that you're sorry for breaking the guy's wagon and you'll make up for it if you can. Also have Grennie check your wound.

>>401818
Clearly, we need to clear this up.
Call out "Excuse me! I think this man is hurt! Is one of you a doctor?"

Leave the injured man there. Moving him now could very well hurt him more.

Whatever you do, don't be aggressive or run towards the people. Tell Gren to walk off the road over to where you are. Call out that the cart driver is hurt and needs a healer. Then head away from the road, but stay in view. Gren can help you deal with that chunk of cart in your side once you're clear.

Trout 2012/04/16(Mon)20:00 No. 401878 ID: a43a6c
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M-my wound? Oh... I hadn't noticed t-that... But, uh, I drag the man away from the cart and start to back away.

Gren, come here please!
"Why?"
Just-- come on!

She walks towards me, avoiding the wagon. The people on the road back off as she passes them. Once we're both a good distance away, I start to yell out to them.

I'm, uh, I'm very sorry about the wagon! I'll make up for it if I can!
"Bo, there's... there's something sticking out of you..."
But I think the man is hurt! Is anyone able to take care of him?
"Boaga, you're hurt. Let me see it!"

A few people hesitantly step toward the wagon. One person runs down the road toward the city. I'm, uh... I'm starting to hurt a lot more now.

Tell Gren to wait until you're away from the main road. You're tougher than whoever wrecked the wagon, and it's important to leave at least a not-bad impression.

Bo> FATALITY

Bo, this is serious. You've got chunks of wood stuck in your neck. That's something Gren can't fix. You're going to need a healer just as much as that cart driver soon. Lie down and move as little as you can, so the wood doesn't shift around. Hope that whoever comes will listen to you two and be merciful, but Gren should be ready to carry you away on her back.

Grennie, pull that thing out of him without warning.

>>401878
Look at your wound.

GIVE HIM A BIG HUG no no no no just... stay perfectly still

Don't just rip them out! You'll leave splinters and risk infection, or the coarser wood will rip up more than you wish to.

Man this is a fucked situation. You better dragontail it out there. I think the guy running toward the city is going to call it out on you guys and you'll have the guards on you.

>>401878
Let Grennie look already, you dumb thing. :V

She might need to breathe fire on it to cauterize it~

Trout 2012/04/17(Tue)14:04 No. 402017 ID: a43a6c
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N-no, it's not in my neck, it's, uh, just right above my shoulder. But... it hurts, and the wound looks dirty. I'm starting to feel a lot more than just that, though-- ow! My whole side is aching. I'm just going to... agh... kind of lower myself to the ground. J-just for a bit.

W-what's it look like, Gren?
"It's deep, Bo. I can pull them out if you want me to--"
Aaaaugh! D-don't touch it!
"I'm sorry! But Bo, we need to decide what we're going to do. You don't look so well, but I don't know how the humans will react to us. They might think we intentionally flipped the cart, or something."

just lay their and look helpless. gren hides behind a thing in case they get bad.

Probably better to leave it in, for now. If you try to pull it out Bo might faint or something and then you'll probably have to leave him.

You'll probably still have to leave him if he doesn't get moving, and the city's response is hostile.

Leave it in for now so you won't bleed out. Ask Gren if she can find you some cloth and alcohol for the wound. Don't take anything without asking!

Pull it out and cauterize the wounds with fire.

See if you can help the people at the wagon and also see if anyone can help Bo. Don't do anything aggressive, though.

>>402017
Gren: Call out asking if there are any healers. Tell them you can pay.
Realize in the midst of panic and trauma that Bo has always been there for you, is clearly in love with you, and that you might actually love him too.

Keep the cauterization option as a last resort. You want cloth to press on the wound when the wood is removed, and strong alcohol to sanitize the gash.

Gren should head to the wagon wreckage, telling the people there this was an accident, the result of a stupid plan. Search the wagon, crates, and barrels for cloth or a tarp and alcohol. As a last resort Gren could demand the bystanders shirts and coats.

>>402017
Intentionally flipped the cart, when you have giant pieces of wood in your side? No way.

The pieces of wood are dirty, and Bo is developing an infection. They need to be removed. While heat can cauterize a wound, flame breath would cause serious damage to the surrounding area. What we need is to heat up something that's metal via fire breath, then press it to the wound so that ONLY IT is burnt.

Trout 2012/04/17(Tue)18:37 No. 402084 ID: a43a6c
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"Okay, Bo. I'm going to take the wood out, and burn the wound closed."
Ow-- W-with what?
"...My fire?"
Are you joking--?!
"Okay, okay, maybe that isn't such a good idea."
Just-- please, could you go and see if-- nngh-- if there's any strong alcohol and cloth over in the wagon? The wood is dirty and I d-don't think I-- agh-- I could afford an infection right now!
"Cloth and alcohol. I'll be back. Please don't die or anything while I'm gone, okay?"
I-I'll try not to.

Trout 2012/04/17(Tue)18:37 No. 402085 ID: a43a6c
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The people crowding around the injured man give me uneasy glances as I pass by to look around the wreckage. I sift through the boxes for a while while Boaga glances between me and the road to the city.

Damn it! I found what smells like strong alcohol, but none of the boxes had any cloth. Just mostly trinkets and preserved food.

gonna need to do this the hard way then. take the alcohol and poor it right on the wound. then pull them out and push on it.

Take food, booze, and one expensive trinket; ABSCOND

Screw it. We're burning the wound shut. He can thank you later. Can you moderate your fire breath's intensity? I think risking some blistered skin over sealing a gaping wound is a fair trade here.

Request those helping the wagon rider if they have a cloak or a sword. Apologise to rider for taking his alcohol, if he's conscious.

>>402085
Ask if anyone's got cloth you can use, and explain what you're trying to do.

>>402088
Directly applying fire to the wound is not cauterizing it, it's burning it, which would invite even more infection.

Take the alcohol. Sift the wreckage for a length of metal you could use in cauterizing, if it comes to that. A metal wheel rim or long pin used in the front axle truck could work.

If just applying pressure after cleaning the wounds with the alcohol doesn't staunch the bleeding, then cauterizing will be necessary. Heat the metal, hold the wound shut, and press the metal against it. There's still the threat of infection, but Bo won't bleed out.

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)12:44 No. 402188 ID: a43a6c
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I would rather avoid having to do anything with the people on the road. It looks like the driver is fully conscious now and is talking to them, though.

I pick up the alcohol and some rations, no matter how unappetizing they seem. I... I also take a particularly expensive-looking necklace. If anyone saw, then they're not saying anything. I pick up a discarded piece of metal that came off of the wagon on my way back to Bo.

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)12:44 No. 402189 ID: a43a6c
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Boaga looks worse than when I left him. It... it looks like he's really hurting. The collsion must have done more to him more than I thought.

"G-Gren?"
I'm back. How are you feeling?
"I'm-- Ghh!-- I'm in a l-lot of pain... What-- Mmh!-- what are you c-carrying?"
The alcohol you asked me for, and some food.
"...What's that metal for?"
I'm going to burn your wounds shut with it.
"W-WHAT? Grennie, no, please! T-that's going to hurt! A lot!"

>>402189
"Okay, best friend! I will do nothing, let you continue to suffer, watch as your wounds fester, and stand by as you die! Because that's what best friends do!

Now shush and let me cauterize your wounds."

How much does it take to make Bo drunk? If we can do that, then the pain will be less of an issue. A drunk dragon is better than one in excruciating pain.

Put some booze in the wound and some in his mouth. Maybe it'll dull the pain enough that he won't pass out and die on the spot

apply alcohol. make sure it washes off before applying metal.

Drinking alcohol thins one's blood, and makes it less able to clot. That would make him bleed more. That is BAD. Don't give him alcohol to drink, just use it to sterilise the wound.

"I'm sorry Bo, but it's going to hurt whether I do anything or not. Please, let me try."

Don't give Bo any booze, it interferes with blood clotting, and you're going to need all you have to sterilize your hands and the wounds. You'd have to get him drunk to the point of passing out for that to work, anyway.

Try to stop the bleeding from the wounds with just hand pressure first, before resorting to cauterization. When you pull the wood out, clean and sterilize your hands in the booze, then reach into the wound to pull splinters and any other foreign bodies out, then wash it down with the alcohol. You don't want to leave anything like that behind if you have to cauterize.

I agree we should at least try to stop the bleeding conventionally before using hot iron.

A vote for Drunk Bo is a vote for drunken cuddling

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)18:10 No. 402244 ID: a43a6c
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Okay, best friend! I will do nothing, let you continue to suffer, watch as your wounds fester, and stand by as you die! Because that's what best friends do!
"G-Gren..."
I'm sorry Bo, but it's going to hurt whether I do anything or not. Please, let me try.
"Agh... Okay, just... Please, do what you can. C-could I have some of that alcohol, though?"
That'll just make you bleed more, Bo.
"O-okay..."

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)18:11 No. 402245 ID: a43a6c
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I pour some of the alcohol over my claws. I... I just realized how difficult this is going to be.

Boaga yelps as I start pull out the pieces of wood. I go slowly, and even though they're only a few inches deep it seems like forever. But once they're out, his wounds start bleeding a lot more! I panic and try holding them shut, but due to the fact that there's two of them and claws don't make good graspers, I don't accomplish much. I pour a good amount of alcohol over the wound and go for the iron and start to heat it up with my fire.

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)18:11 No. 402246 ID: a43a6c
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It takes a minute for it to get glowing, while Boaga watches me with an expression of terror. By the end I'm light headed, but it's ready. I balance the cooler end between my claws and move in. Boaga screams in pain and involuntarily thrashes when the iron touches the larger wound, causing more burns than is necessary.

Hey, hey. You're doing good. You're okay.

The wound is sealed! Just one more to go.

Trout 2012/04/18(Wed)18:11 No. 402247 ID: a43a6c
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...Hey, Bo. It's over. I'm done. I'm proud of you.

I step back from Bo. The wound is sealed and he's not losing any more blood, but the cauterization didn't help his pain at all. He's grinding his teeth and tears are streaming from his eyes. I... I feel really sorry for him.

give him a hug.

Okay, now would be the time to give him the alcohol. His wounds are sealed. Also tell the crowd to keep some distance, he could go into a panic. Which would be bad.

Also continue to comfort him!

>>402247
Ask those people if one of them is a healer.

For not fainting, he gets the trinket. It's like the lollipop you got as a kid after the doctor gave you a shot!

Lay down next to Bo and place your hand over his. Tell him you're deeply sorry for getting him caught up in your ill-prepared quest for vengeance; You didn't even think he would get hurt, and that just shows he deserves a far better friend than yourself.

Bo's not going anywhere for a while, and almost certainly there are guards coming from the city. Abandoning him is out of the question, and fighting all the guards could very well be beyond your capability. Unfortunately, unless you can carry Bo away on your back, you're going to have to show that you're not hostile and cooperative, and hope the guards aren't the shoot-first-ask-questions-later type.

Ask the crowd to relay your apologies to the wagon driver for causing this mess, that it was all because of a dumb plan gone awry, and you'll make it up to him somehow, just as Bo said.

Trout 2012/04/19(Thu)12:11 No. 402348 ID: a43a6c
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You're not bleeding anymore. Do you still want the alcohol?
"Y-yes..."

I help him to drink what's left in the barrel. It was about half full, which is probably a bit too much for him. But if there's a time he's ever needed it, now is that time. I notice the crowd forming behind us.

Give us some room.

They back off, almost stumbling over themselves.

And... and tell the driver we're sorry. We'll make it up to him, somehow.

I turn back to Bo. He looks like he's not in as much pain as before. Even a little tipsy, maybe. He never did handle his liquor well.

Hey, I'm really sorry about that.
"It's okay, Gren..."
No, it's not! I never wanted you to get hurt. I'm sorry about making you come with me. Y-you deserve better than me.
"Grennie, no... I wanted to help you. This is my own fault."
Oh, Bo...

"H-hey, Gren?"
Yes, Bo?

Bo > diessss

Tell her you love her, you stupid lizard.

Bo, say you love Gren; That you've loved her from the day you met. Please say it, before it's too late.

lyk dis if u cry evry time

KISS DE GURL!

Bo: Kiss her! You have no excuse! She just saved your life! Love her!

>>402348
Both: Kiss.

She still doesn't love him. C'mon people. He's already drunk and injured, he doesn't need a broken heart too.

"I love lamp"

>>402520
Pretty much this. Gren is still waiting for Beodox and as far as she knows he actually IS coming back. We still have quite the journey ahead of us and it wouldn't be good to have that between them.

We can deal with Beodox when the time comes. For now, only love!

Trout 2012/04/20(Fri)16:46 No. 402623 ID: a43a6c
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"I... I love you, Grennie."
Wh--

Trout 2012/04/20(Fri)16:46 No. 402624 ID: a43a6c
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I--I push him away from me. He actually... W-why did he-- We're not... I'm-- but... Beodox...

I think I need to leave.

go think somewhere. think HARD about what love means.

Oh, no. :c

Grennie, lay it on lightly.

Bo, try to realize that you are drunk.

Ok Gren, now just leave. Don't take Bo with you, just go.

Do you not like Bo because of Beo or do you not like Bo because you're not attracted to him? If the former, then this >>402627 and if the latter, just let him down gently but definitively and remember that he's drunk.

>>402624
Beo left without saying when or if he would return, and hasn't even bothered to find out if you're ok or let you know what's been going on. He is very clearly not in love with you.

Bo has been there for you for ages, and has put everything else in his life on hold to help you. Even though Bo is seriously wounded because you screwed up, he doesn't blame you for it. He is very clearly in love with you.

>>402624
Bo: Pass out from combination of pain, stress, and far too much alcohol. Wake up remembering nothing after the impromptu surgery.

>>402658
Still doesn't mean Gren's obligated to be in love with Boaga.

Emotions don't really function that way.

Oh, Gren. As much as you wish you could leave, you can't leave Bo alone in his condition. Even in his inebriated state, talking with Bo right now would be for the best. Start with asking how long he's loved you, and work from there.

Perhaps when this personal quest is over with, you could start a new quest to find Beodox and nail down if he loves you like you do him. 'Cause after what you've been through, waiting for a love that doesn't love you would be tragic.

>>402624
Don't you *dare*. :V

Just hug him, and don't talk about love/friendship right now. You'd just muck up what to say.

Eventually excuse yourself to talk to the crowd.

humpty dumpty go

Grennie. you got him drunk. people say things they don't mean when they're drunk and woozy from blood loss. Tell him that if he really loves you, then he'll wait until this adventure is over to have you decide, he'll be a friend without expecting more, and he is NOT allowed to die on you.Then we better see if there is any way we can help him with the not-dying part.

Damnit, woman, just let him down soft, okay? Something like, "I know. But I can't return the favour. I'm sorry." We don't need to make this a bigger deal than it already is.

You should probably take Bo back to the cave. There's too much commotion right now to do anything productive in town, and he needs rest.

In respect to what he said, don't respond. He's kinda drunk! Let him say what he likes, just prevent him from getting into trouble.

Trout 2012/04/21(Sat)17:58 No. 403067 ID: a43a6c
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B-Bo, you're not thinking right. You're hurt and stressed a-and probably a bit drunk...
"No, Grennie. This is how I really feel. I love you."
But... I can't say the same, Bo.
"O-oh..."
I'm sorry...

Oh, he looks so dejected. I-it just breaks my heart to make him so sad.

If... if you really do feel that way about me, then you'll wait for a better time to talk about this, okay?
"Okay..."

We're going to have company in a minute if we don't leave.

>>403067
You say you love Beo, but you haven't even tried to find him. You say Beo loves you, but he hasn't even tried to contact you.

Find Beo. Maybe you'll understand how terrible he is when you find him nesting with another dragon.

For now, get Bo to safety.

That was the whole point of this, to find someone you can talk to about the knight. You want to leave now that someone is coming?

Talk to the humans. Tell them what you came for.

The guard is going to know they're facing dragons, so there's going to be loads of archers and crossbowmen, and maybe mages. Both of you are going to be big fat targets standing out in the open. Get Bo up and move into cover in the rocky area you came from. Either have him lean against you for support, hold his weak side up with one arm, or carry him on your back.

On the way to the rocks, pass by the injured wagon driver, and give him back that necklace you took. Get his name and tell him that you'll find a way to make it up to him for all of this. That'll make a impression.

Once you get Bo and yourself in cover, watch and see who's been sent from the city. You might still be able to talk to them from the safety of the rocks, but don't be surprised if their reply is arrows.

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)06:52 No. 403204 ID: a43a6c
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Hey, come on, get up. We're going to need cover if the people from the city don't feel like talking.

Bo tries and fails to stand on his own. I help him up and support him. He keeps his head turned away from me. I stop by the wagon driver, who is sitting up and looking around.

This is yours.
"...Thank you."
What's your name?
"Vasile."
I'm very sorry about all of this, Vasile. I'll find a way to make up for what we've done.
"Oh, there is no need. That one saved my life! What is his name?"
This is Boaga.
"I had heard he was hurt. Will he be okay?"
I believe so, yes. Now, if you'll excuse me, we must be going.
"Oh, my apologies. My family is in your debt. Safe travels."

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)06:52 No. 403205 ID: a43a6c
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I help Boaga climb into the rocks above the road. We lie there for a minute or two. Boaga is barely keeping awake. He... he hasn't said a single word to me.

I see a group of armored men come around the bend. There's about... ten of them. Most of them are holding crossbows. One of them is at the head of the rest. They see the wreckage, but they haven't spotted us yet. We can probably slip away unnoticed if we needed to.

>>403205

approach them slowly, calmly, in a non-hostile way.

Slip away unnoticed for now. If they turned hostile, you wouldn't be able to escape with an injured and inebriated Boaga.

Wait for them to hear about the incident from the wagon people, they may be less trigger happy after they hear about it. Also, get Bo under cover, but keep an eye on the group. You still want to ask after your target, and this seems like your best chance.

in the rocks you can move better then them since rises that they have to climb you can just step over. so wait here.

Stay behind cover, watch, and wait for them to talk to the wagon driver. Then move down to cover close enough that you can yell to them. Shout that you wish to speak to them, from a safe distance. If they start firing, you can still duck down and get away.

>>403205
They could be troops from the city OR they could be bandits. :V

Stick around and see if the wagon people need your help~

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)10:44 No. 403282 ID: a43a6c
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I push Bo out of sight. The leader of the group walks up to the wagon driver and they share a brief conversation at the end of which the driver points up toward my hillside. I guess that's my cue. Stepping out from cover, I bellow my request.

I wish to speak to you!

Most of them are startled by my yell. One of them shoulders his crossbow and aims, but is stopped by the leader, whom then takes several steps forward.

"Speak, then, dragon!"

Wait and see.

not with these douchebags, with someone who knows what's what around the city. maybe the dude in charge. mayor or baron or something.

I seek vengeance against a lone man, one who's guilty of the rape of a friend, and leave the surrounding villages to the dragon community's unending wrath. He wears chainmail with a black horned helmet. He was seen heading this way, and he has a creepy desire for lizard women from other reports on the road. This rapist must be brought to justice!

You don't have to elude that he raped you, but merely a fellow dragon friend. That should make him heinous enough for them to out him.

"i have heard that a man is in your town, i have been tracking him since he attacked me in my home, and did something so horrible i dare not speak of it out here. i simply request information if this man is here or has gone again."

"I seek a man who has committed a heinous act against myself. This man used both magic and poison in the performance of his despicable actions." Follow this with the basic description of his armor and what you know of the armored man.

"I'm also sorry for causing this mess. It was the result of a dumb plan to get a message to the guard we were coming that went awry."

If they're still receptive after all that, ask if there is a healer or someone skilled in the medicinal arts you could take Bo to.

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)12:16 No. 403327 ID: a43a6c
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I seek a man who has committed a heinous act against myself. This man used both magic and poison in the performance of his despicable actions. He is wearing chainmail with black gloves and a black horned helmet. I have reason to believe that he is residing inside the walls of your city.

The leader says a few words to one of his company.

"And you would wish to gain entrance to the city?"

"if that is the only way to find him. if you find him instead that would be acceptable as well"

Not if you don't have to.

>>403327
State that your only desire is to have him at your mercy. It does not need to be inside the city.

"I wish that I did not have need to enter your city, but unfortunately my trail has led me here. I would perform my inquiries on the road, but you've seen what happens if I try that. If you are offering safe entrance and passage, I will accept."

Actually considering you are so conspicuous, he might spot you if you enter the city, and run away.

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)14:24 No. 403393 ID: a43a6c
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Yes, if that is the only way to find him. If you find him instead that would be acceptable as well. We would like to speak with your leader. My partner-- Ah, my friend is wounded, however. Would you happen to have a healer?

Again, the leader discusses my answer with his party.
"We have not seen any man that fits your description. There may be someone else who has, however; We do not handle things such as that. We cannot help your friend, but there are healers within the walls."
I see. Would you provide safe entrance and passage to your ruler if I were to agree?
"Only if you were to remain peaceable.
I accept these terms. Hey, Boaga. Come on, we're going into the city.

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)14:25 No. 403394 ID: a43a6c
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He slowly and painfully rises. I help him down as best as I can and soon we're travelling down the road, surrounded by very wary humans who are watching our every move. Even though he isn't saying anything, I can tell that he is very frightened. I'm-- I'm not feeling too safe either. But we keep our peace.

Trout 2012/04/22(Sun)14:25 No. 403395 ID: a43a6c
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Soon the city is in sight. The guards on the walls are visibly alarmed, and remain so despite seeing our escort. It takes a few words from our, ah, guide to calm them down. Apparently he hold some position of power. The gates are lifted for us.

We find ourselves in the center of a massive crowd. Boaga is close to panicking and I am admittedly a bit afraid. Neither of us have seen this many people before!

The crowd is silent for a moment as waves of awe ripple through them. A few start yelling, trying to grab our attention, and soon most of the crowd is roaring. Boaga lowers his head seemingly in an attempt to hide. I inform our guide that he is stressed, wounded, and afraid, and that he needs to get away from the crowds and find a place to rest. The man tells us that he will try, and motions us to follow him in a different direction before explaining, through the roar of the crowd, that their ruler is busy at the moment anyway.

A few people in the crowd catch my attention.

"Dragon! Dragon, bless my child!"

"Beware, Dragon! I bring you a warning!"

There is also a child directly to my left, completely silent. He's staring at me, completely in awe.

Who do these people think I am?

They' think you're Saphira. Go ahead and bless the kid, it can't hurt and could make them like you more. Don't guarantee anything, though. Say you could try, but you've never tried this. Also listen to the warning, it could be about rapeknight.

myths and rumors. magical dragon powers and such. the guy with the warning ma be something.

>>403395
Listen to the warning. Maybe say that you don't know how to give blessings, to the guy with the kid.

Be honest and gentle. Tell them you don't know of blessings. See what the coot about the warning has to say. Everyone's going to assume you have a plethora of magical powers, better -not- ham it up. You really don't have the incentive to fake influence, especially with Bo wounded.

Everything to risk and nothing to gain with lies and fairy tales. Maybe you can bullshit that in some other town but not this city.

>>403401
Seconding this.

>>403401
Yes, you should tread carefully here. Keep interaction to a minimum. The less the said, the better.

You're moving along, so motion for the man with the warning to approach and walk with you. He can tell you en route what he has to say easier than over the din of the crowd.

>>403395
Say hello to the crowd! But tell them that you've had a long journey, and would prefer some peace and quiet...

stare at the kid at point-blank range until he shits himself.

You should, like, totally give that kid a ride on your head or something! It'd be wicked awesome.

Listen to the apparent prophet. Don't give blessings, unless you can actually give them.

Give the child a lick and move on. Making a show of yourself by giving blessings and receiving warnings can only slow us down and Bo is in a bad way.

>>403558
This.

Trout 2012/04/23(Mon)09:32 No. 403726 ID: a43a6c
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I stop for a second and motion for the hooded man to come to me. He pushes his way through the mass of people to come to my side.

What's this warning?
"I have seen it, Dragon. All paths you may take will lead you to nothing but sadness."
What?
"No matter the choices you make, you doom those around you!"
"That's enough out of you!"

Our guide shoves the man back into the crowd, where he is quickly enveloped.

"I apologize. I have seen that man before. He is not of sound mind. Shall we continue?"
...Yes.

Trout 2012/04/23(Mon)09:32 No. 403727 ID: a43a6c
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We are lead out of the bulk of the crowd to a large building with double doors. It is a single, empty room, big enough for us to stand up and stretch out in. Boaga slumps down in the corner.

"Our lord will be with you in a while. He is out conducting business at the moment but assuredly is very excited to meet with you. If you require anything, there is a servant posted outside of your door. Good day."

He leaves, and a woman comes through.

"H-hello! Um... I'm here to help you if you need anything! I, uh, I heard your friend over there was hurt, but there's a healer on the way. He should be here in a few minutes, in fact! Um, is there anything I can get you? And, uh, would it be asking too much to have your names? U-um, if you have one, that is-- I don't want to be rude..."

Offer names, request drinks

>>403731
Sounds reasonable!

>>403727
Introduce yourself as Lord Grentonis, become offended when she calls you sir, then insist you are a woman.

>>403763
Why keep the "Lord" title? It was given by those ignorant villagers who couldn't tell you're female. Tell her you're "Lady Grentonis" and your friend's name is "Boaga."

Ask for water enough for yourself and Bo, and if she could stay and talk a little after she gets that. You do have some questions about this city, if she doesn't mind.

Is Bo getting worse, or is he just exhausted from the injuries and travel?

>>403794
Don't be silly, it's LORD Grentonis.

lets not claim any titles at the moment. we don't know how that will go over with them. just tell her your name.

>>403869
Right, and your name is Lord Grentonis.

>>403763

sounds good.

Trout 2012/04/24(Tue)08:24 No. 404161 ID: 58a693
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It's hard to tell, but Boaga seems to be feeling the extent of his wounds. I'd imagine that being hit by a wagon and having your wounds burned shut would take a lot out of you. Though... I don't think my rejection of his, um, feelings helped any... B-but that's not something I want to think about right now.

I am Lord Grentonis and this is Boaga. I would like enough water for both of us and for you to answer a few questions after you bring that.

"Oh, um, I'll get that then, Sir. I'll be r--"

Ma'am.

"I-I'm sorry?"

I am a Ma'am, not a "Sir".

"U-um-- but--"

Is there a problem?

"No m-miss. I'm sorry. Let me go get you the water."

Thank you.

The woman leaves and in a few minutes returns with a man wheeling a cart with three large barrels of water. The man is clearly frightened and leaves as soon as he can. The woman begins tacking a fine cloth over the window, blocking the view of a few onlookers, making apologies the whole while.

"I'm sorry for the delay, there's several people outside who would rather not host a n-noble dragon in our city and they made it difficult to get through. Now, um, you had some questions for me?"

>>404161
Describe the knight again and ask if she can find out if such a person was seen here or by anyone anywhere else.

>>404161
Be polite and ask the lady her name before continuing.

Ask her if they have an alchemist in the city who could identify a poison sample for you. Likewise, ask if there's a mage here who could tell you how skilled a person would have to be to magically deflect dragon-fire and instantly teleport short distances. Finally, ask where the caravans and travelers stop and stay in the city; You need to ask them if they've seen the man you're searching for on the roads in the last fortnight. If he's in the city, then he'll have been seen on the roads nearby.

>>404276
Ask after all of these things, but don't give so much detail unless prompted.

>>404161
Tell her to calm down, and she has no need to fear you.

Trout 2012/04/25(Wed)07:00 No. 404558 ID: a43a6c
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Please, there is no need to be afraid of me.
"Sorry, it's... it's hard not to be..."
I understand. But yes, I do have some questions. What is your name?
"Oh, um, I'm Aleise Bentrant."
It's good to meet you, Aleise. Now, is there anyone in the city who can identify poisons? Or give me information on the amount of magical skill required to create a shield or instantly move a short distance?"
"A-actually, yes! Our lord Gailegh is very adept in the magical arts! I heard that he is eager to meet you and I am sure he would be perfectly willing and able to answer any of your questions. He probably also knows someone who can identify a poison.
That is good. Where do travelers in this city stay?
"Well, uh, we don't get many travelers at all, but they usually stay at one of the inns."
Thank you. Now...

I give her the description of the man and ask her if she's see anyone like him around.

"Ummm... No, sorry. I haven't. If you want, I can put an inquiry out for information for the gate guards and see if they've seen him. H-he's the reason you came to the city, right? Would it be asking too much to ask you what he did?

>>404558
Something terrible that you would wish upon no being that ever lived.

>Would it be asking too much to ask you what he did?
"Yes."

>>404558
Ask about Gailegh. Did he happen to... leave the city for a few days, recently?

"have you ever been in a situation where you were powerless? if she hesitently says yes then tell her. if not then don't. talking to someone who has been in the same situation would be good for you.

some things are too personal to share.

ask how one might meet with this Gailegh.

"...Yes, it would be too much. I'm sorry, but it's deeply personal, and I wish to keep it private. I hope you understand."

Ask if Aleise if there's someone who could go around to the inns and ask the travelers if they've seen the described man on the road in the past week, and when and where. He's undoubtedly ditched the armor by now, so you can only hope he was spotted heading to this city. Also ask if she could get the armor description out to the local armorers.

Hey it is another woman to talk to. I don't think you know her well enough yet to drop that bomb on her, though. just kind of flash her an awkward look (awkwardness would probably get her enough cognitive dissonance to humanize you in her eyes a little) and tell her you probably don't know her well enough to talk about it yet, but hey maybe she can bring you some wine if she'd like to have a glass too.

Trout 2012/04/26(Thu)15:10 No. 404946 ID: a43a6c
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Yes.
"Oh... I'm so very sorry. I shouldn't pry."
It is simply something that I wish to keep private. I hope you understand.
"I do. We all have our secrets, I suppose."
This 'Gailegh' intrigues me. He wants to see me?
"Yes."
How would I meet with him?
"Well, he's conducting business with a friend of his. But he's asked to see you as soon as that's concluded, if you're willing! So in an hour and a half, if you want, I can get some of the guard to guide you to his hall."
Has Gailegh been... out of the city in the last few days?
"Well, he got back from a mission of diplomacy a week ago, but he's been in the city since then, conducting meetings."

There is a knock on the door, and after a second a man walks through. He is dressed in a plain robe and is carrying a satchel.

"Hello? I-- oh, hello, uh, dragon. I-I heard there was someone hurt that I was to attend to?"
Yes, in the corner over here.
"...the other dragon?"
Yes.

He hesitantly makes his way over to Boaga, who is either fast asleep or trying to shut out the world around him. I give him a poke in the side.

Boaga, hey. Turn over so the healer can see your wound.

Bo slowly and painfully rolls over. He avoids looking at me. When the healer sees his wound, he gives a small gasp.

"What happened to you?"
He was impaled by a few errant pieces of wood after a collision with a wagon. I removed the wood to the best of my ability, and had to burn his wound shut with a hot iron to prevent the bleeding.
"...Well, that may not have been the best thing to do, to be honest. I'm not all that familiar with, uh, dragon anatomy, I think the muscle is torn through. The cauterization didn't help anything, but you probably kept him from bleeding to death."

He removes a flask from his satchel and pours a bit into the wound. Boaga winces.

Stop! He's gone through enough pain.
"I'm sorry, but I have to. The wound is dirty and he will get very sick if I don't."

After washing out the wound, the man holds his hands over it and mutters something under his breath. The wound is enveloped by a blue mist and is closed.

"I've sealed it, but I can't do much for the underlying damage. He needs to rest for a while, while keeping well fed. Try to keep movement to a minimum. Walking might be fine, as long as he doesn't overdo it."

>The cauterization didn't help anything, but you probably kept him from bleeding to death.

So it didn't help anything, it just SAVED HIS LIFE.

>>404955
It didn't so much help the healing as much as it just made him stable and stopped him getting worse. In a medical sense, it's accurate.

forget about semantics and thank the healer.

too bad you lack anything to reward him with. perhaps a promise will do, however. ask for his name, I'm sure a little amount of money for you is a big amount of money for him, and he deserves it for possibly having saved Bo's life. plus it'd help people be less hostile towards dragons.

Say that you didn't expect you'd have access to a healer any time soon, and Bo was bleeding around the wood. At the time, it seemed like the right thing to do, but you admit you're no healer. Thank the healer for his time, and check on how Bo's doing.

>>404946
Thank him and ask how much his services cost.

>>405013
Nope nope nope

Assume it is free until told otherwise

Thank him, though.

>>404946
Thank him.

Trout 2012/04/27(Fri)16:27 No. 405239 ID: a43a6c
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I admit, I am no healer. Burning it closed seemed to be the best course of action at the time. Thank you for helping my friend.
"It's my pleasure. Now, if you'll excuse me, there are other patients I must attend to."

The man leaves. I turn my attention to Bo. His eyes are half-closed. It's pretty clear that he's not really paying attention to anything at all. What should I say to him?

"Um, excuse me, miss Grentonis. If you'll let me, I have other things I need to do. There'll be guards out front. I'll be back in an hour or so to take you to our Lord if you want, but before I leave is there anything else you need, or...?"

>>405239

nope.

gonna be awkward as shit with just you and Bo in the room though.

Dismiss her, then dispense apology blowjobs.

>>405253
Dispense apologies? Sounds good.

>>405239
Yes
Why is the geometry of this room so screwed up, for example that one lady is half your size in here

Ask for some bedding for the both of you, unless you two prefer to sleep on the floor. Thank Aleise for all her help.

Sit down next to Bo and say you're sorry. You're sorry for everything. You're sorry for ignorantly taking advantage of his love. You're sorry he was injured because he came on your quest. You're sorry for cruelly pushing him away when he professed his love. But what you're most sorry for, is hurting him. That is inexcusable, and you will understand if he doesn't ever forgive you. All you can say is you're sorry, and that will never be enough.

Tell Bo he should go back home when he's well enough to travel. This isn't his quest, and being part of it will just hurt him more.

>>405309
No.

Say you're sorry for constantly screwing things up, and thank him for helping you. Tell him you can only imagine how this would have turned out so far without him, and you don't want to be that dragon in that world.

Don't just straight-up tell him to leave. Tell him that unless he's committed, he should leave if he wants to. Let him know that he may be hurt more in the future, but if he's ok with that, then don't push him away.

Trout 2012/04/28(Sat)12:38 No. 405498 ID: a43a6c
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I would appreciate something to lay on.
"I can get you some soft linens, if that will do."
It will.

She leaves and after a few minutes comes back with the same frightened-looking man wheeling yet another cart, piled with cloth. The man leaves in a hurry for a second time, leaving the cart by the door.

Thank you for all your help, Aleise.
"It was my pleasure! And, uh, don't forget. If you want to go anywhere, there's guards just outside. They'll take you wherever you want. I'll be back in a little while!"

She leaves. I sit next to Bo.

...Hey, Bo.
"...hey."
How are you feeling?
"Better.
That's good. Hey...
"Hey."
I'm... I'm really sorry about everything. I'm sorry that I took advantage of your feelings. I'm sorry that I pushed you away when you told me about how you felt about me. I-I'm sorry that I hurt you that way. I just keep on screwing everything up, a-and I understand if you don't ever forgive me for what I've done to you. But... thank you. Thank you so much. I can't imagine how this would have gone without you.
"..."
But if you stay with me, you might get hurt more and I don't want that to happen to you. It's okay if you want to go back home. I... I won't try to stop you f-from leaving me.
"...I'll think about it."

I don't want him to leave...

by giving him a choice he will stay. but sit down and think for now. why is beodox better then bogoa? what makes you love one but not the other. it would be much better for the hatchlings to have a dad who is around rather then one that vanishes for who knows how long.

>>405506
Are you suggesting that Gren pretend to love Bo just so her hatchlings will have a daddy?

Man, that is f'd up.


You can't take Bo with you in this condition, Gren. If you want revenge, you're probably going to have to go on without him. Dragging him around is going to get him killed, at best.

Put on a brave face, kid. You're gonna have to go on alone.

>>405523
no i'm saying hoping beodox comes back to be the dad is pointless.

>>405498
"I don't want him to leave..."
Then say you don't want him to leave, but you won't stop him if he does. But if he does, you don't know if you should go on. You could very well end up doing horrible things.

Maybe ask Bo when he first knew he was in love with you. Ask yourself if he'd admitted his love before Beodox came along, could you have loved him?

enslave Bo

Trout 2012/04/28(Sat)21:17 No. 405603 ID: a43a6c
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Beodox... I could just tell that he loves me, and that he cares for me. He tells me that I'm beautiful and special to him, and he's so strong a-and sexy. But Boaga... he's my friend, and I just don't think of him that way. I guess that, maybe, without Beo, I m-might have been... interested in him. He is kind of cute.

I hope you don't mind me asking this, b-but how long have you been, uh, in love with me?
"Do you remember when we first met?"
Yeah. Years ago.
"You could have killed me for being in your territory. But you didn't."
And that's why...?
"Yeah."
But that's not that much of a reason...
"It is when you're alone and scared like I was. And you've been really nice to me since then."
Bo...

>>405603
Gren: Nuzzle Bo!

take a nap until the guy comes over.

>>405603
If he loved you so much, why did he leave without a word or goodbye? Why was he not their to protect you and your children? Where was his strength when you were weak and defenseless as a villian raped you?

>>405620
harsh... but true. he's so strong and powerful. but he's not here. power is worthless if it lies unused.

Brutally rape Boaga.

Gren: Unsure of what to say, instead get linens for Bo and fuss about with getting him more comfortable. Wonder if you should try to find Bo someone he'd love who'd love him back. Realize you have no idea where to even start with that. Sigh, and peek out the window to kill time.

Bo: Lay back down and imagine what your life would be like without Gren, and what Gren's would be like without you. Be a little saddened at the thought of you both being alone again. Drift off to sleep as the toll on your body catches up with you.

>>405632
Of course! This will cause the rapeknight to come out of hiding and highfive Gren, since with all his lack of peripheral vision he didn't get a good look at her. Then she can eat her.

This is clearly best plan.

>>405632
dude, not funny.

if you don't feel attraction to Boaga you don't feel attraction to him. its unfortunate that you don't return his feelings but there is not much you can do about that. for now at least you might want to stick together, but after you deal with the knight you might want to consider spending some time apart so he can work though his feelings and move on.

>>405693
'tis good advice

Bo> Get some o' that water

Trout 2012/04/29(Sun)16:38 No. 405747 ID: a43a6c
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But-- no! Beodox is just-- He would have protected me. H-he just had things to do, and he was in a hurry, s-so he didn't have time to tell me. He's coming back. He's coming back!

Y-you don't look very comfortable, Bo. Are you alright? Do you want some of the linens?
"No, that's o--"

I don't give him time to respond. I take some cloth out of the cloth. It's thick and soft. I unfurl it and lay it out.

"Gren, really, you don't need to--"
Bo, roll over so I can put this under you.
"But--"
Come on!

He rolls over onto his back, and I lay a few layers on the ground before ushering him back to his position. He looks a lot more comfortable. I take the top off of a barrel of water and push it his way. He takes a few drinks and lays his head down.

Trout 2012/04/29(Sun)16:38 No. 405748 ID: a43a6c
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I lay a few sheets for myself next to the window. There's a few people out there, kind of milling around and talking with each other.

I'm no matchmaker. I really just want Bo to be happy, but the only other dragoness he knows is Dilupune, and, well, she's mean to him.


...Waiting here is going to get boring.

think of a game that you can play without having to leave. play some tic-tac-toe.

>>405748

maybe you need to play matchmaker between Bo and Beo as well as between yourself and Dilupune. now that'd be a plan that cannot fail.

>>405769
Second best plan

Daydream about BEODOX~

Sit in the aura of awkward silence for a minute or two, while looking out the window.
Tell Bo that you're fussing over him 'cause you do really like and care about him, but you don't know what to say. There was hardly any call for this kind of thing in your life, before now. You still want to be friends, and you think Bo maybe would too, but you worry you'll ignorantly boss him into it, or screw up and ruin everything forever. Sigh, and ask Bo what he thinks.

Maybe you should leave him alone for a little while to rest. Can you just go out and talk to the leader without Bo?

>>405747
Woman, can't you feel the doubts in your own mind? You can't acknowledge that the people you've believed closest to you could be far more concerned with themselves than love? And you, girl, who has only thought explicitly of revenge for the past few days as your own friend, in a similar situation, has thought only of you and doing things for you?

You yourself have been close-minded to kindness and love in your trauma, who says Beodox is immune? Is he thinking of you now? Your eggs? Or maybe it could be his horde or even his simple stomach? Where are these doubts coming from? They're coming from deep inside your mind. You're conflicted, and this weighs you down worse than the crime done to you mere days ago. You may not only seek revenge against your attacker, but your loneliness.

Are you lonely, Gretonis?

>>405747
All I'm gonna say is that the dragon you profess to love deserted you - with apparently no explanation or indeed acknowledgement! - but this other dragon came to you and has devoted his time to helping you in your hour of need.

Anyway, you should probably find some kind simple distraction, like a game or something.

Trout 2012/04/30(Mon)10:26 No. 406000 ID: a43a6c
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I gaze out the window for a while.

Bo, I think that-- oh.

He's asleep. I... I think he's earned some rest.

But-- Beo said that he was always thinking of me. He said a lot of stuff like that. He may have left for a while, but he'll come back. I k-know he didn't tell me he was leaving, but I just know he's coming back. I guess, though... I'm lonely.

I'm really, really lonely.

>>406000

hey Grennie, do you have a mommy?

>>406097
Yes, Gren, where are your parents? And Bo's parents, for that matter? They're not receptive to either of you visiting for a chat?

>>406000
Well, how about finding Beodox? You're already out in the world, looking for this man, so asking about Beo wouldn't be much more trouble. If you find him and tell him what happened to you, he'll jump to your aid. ...And if he doesn't, you're going put him out of your mind and not look back.

Ooo yes tell us about your childhood(?) Gren

Trout 2012/05/01(Tue)16:31 No. 406674 ID: a43a6c
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...My parents? Well, uh... it's been years since I last saw them. I left them when I was old enough, and, uh, I'm not sure if it's a good idea to go back. I think I'd just be another dragon invading their territory. Boaga's might be different, but he's never talked about his parents. I've... never really asked him.

My childhood was... *yawn*... normal. I had a mom and a dad and we lived in a place with a lot more trees than where I live. The rocks were a lot smoother too. It was somewhere up the coast. I had two brothers and a sister-- but, uh, one of my brothers died when we were really young, and I'm not sure where my other siblings are...

...This fabric is a definite step up from a cave floor...

Sleepy time.

It's been a long day. Better take a nap before seeing the ruler of the city.

Oh, wait! Do dragons breathe a little fire in their sleep? It'd be bad to accidentally set the bedding on fire, so move around so your mouth is facing away from the fabric.

>>406674

the fabric makes it look like you're lying in your own bodily fluids though.

>>406843
It looks more like cobblestone if anything.

Trout 2012/05/02(Wed)16:27 No. 407175 ID: a43a6c
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I-I'm not sure if sleeping is a good idea, but... but...


After an amount of time, I'm awoken by a voice.

"...Ma'am? M-miss Grentonis? Are you awake?"
...Yes.
"U-um... Okay, s-sorry for waking you, but our Lord is awaiting your arrival, i-if you want to see him."
I do.
"Okay! Will, um, w-will your friend be coming?"

no need, this is your mission, and he came with you.

Let him rest.

"No, he needs his rest. Let's go."

Trout 2012/05/03(Thu)20:06 No. 407845 ID: a43a6c
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No, he needs his rest. Let's go.
"Sure!"

We exit and are flanked by guards that were standing outside. Surrounding us is a smaller group of people, who back away while glaring at me. I don't pay them any attention. The rain has let up, though the soaking wet ground tells me that this is a recent development.

Trout 2012/05/03(Thu)20:06 No. 407846 ID: a43a6c
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We walk down one of the many alleys of the city, around a corner, depositing us at a fancifully adorned building up against one of the mountainsides. A well-dressed man stands at the steps. He steps toward us and begins talking.

"Ah, welcome, our city's most honored guest! Berick Gailegh, at your service. May I ask your name?"
I am Lord Grentonis.
"Oh, a title, and well-earned, no doubt. Miss Grentonis, I formally welcome you to the city of Rockhearth."
Miss? How did you--
"I have a knack for that sort of thing, my lady."
Uh huh. You don't as wary of my presence as others have.
"That is only because I realize that you must have enough tact to seek out this city in a non-destructive manner in the first place. Of course, it also helps that I find all creatures of this world to be beautiful, including yourself."
I-- uh--
"Now, to business. I have heard of the unfortunate incident with the wagon and your aquaintance. May I ask your reason for coming to our humble city, my lady?"

H-he extends his hand.

put a claw in his hand.
"i come today because of something that could ignite some really bad times between dragons and people. a man in (describe knight here) came to my cave and using some powerful poison paralyzed me and.. had his way with me. if i didn't have such a good friend keeping me calm i probably would of just run around burning things until i got answers."

>>407852
Maybe it would be better to be more vague about what specifically he did. Say he tried to harm your unhatched offspring.

>>407857
no, this is the leader dude, he needs to be all the way in the loop.

>>407846
He likes dragons and looks vaguely like a golliwog doll

This is clearly rapeknight

Kill him

>>407857
Yeah, don't go into huge detail.

Maybe just sorta stare at his hand. You're a dragon! You don't shake hands.

>>407860
He would be able to help the most if he knows most of the story. Just leave out and gloss over the less tasteful of Gren's actions.

Place a single claw in his hand and accept the handshake.
"I'm flattered, and greatful for this audience, Lord Gailegh. I'm not used to such hospitality, and I thank you and your city for it. If only it was under better circumstances. Unfortunately, the reason I have come to your fair city is both deeply personal and painful. I wish I did not have to share it, but if you promise to exercise discretion, I will tell you. In a more private setting, please."

If Berick accepts, once you've changed venue say that you have only told your good friend Beoga what you are about to say, and you will only share the horrible details if you would whisper them to him. Use the opportunity to get a good sniff off him, and see if he flinches being so close to a dragon's maw. Once you start talking, gloss over the bit where you threatened to burn down a village, and leave out biting the head off that crucified murderer.

>>407861
unlikely, if for no other reason that he willingly came within claws reach.

There is no need to go into detail. Just say that you're pursuing a man who has wronged you. You're a dragon, you don't got to explain shit. Then give a description of him and his capabilities, including the poison and magic.

Talking about the rape does not help Grentonis at all.

>>407902
Seconded. If we tell them that dragons can get raped then everyone is gonna want to rape a dragon. It's just common sense.

Too bad we didn't think of saying that he stole Gren's eggs. That would have been a great cover for Gren to be pursuing him. Too bad she can't use it now that she's been all secretive about what he did, since if he'd done that, Gren would be telling pretty much everyone.

>>407902
this

>>407846
Describe the knight. Say that he has committed a heinous crime against yourself, which you would rather not discuss in public. Once you've gotten him away from the crowd, tell him the whole story.

Don't worry, unless this guy is an amazingly good liar he is not the rapist.

>>407962
That still doesn't mean we should be spreading the knowledge that Gren's been raped--to anyone! Ever!

Try to keep that you were raped secret, Gren, but if he wishes to know what happened to you, tell him in private. If that's too painful, then come up with a cover story that the man took one, or all, of your eggs. That'll require some mental and verbal dexterity to pull off without it backfiring, so only leave it for if he doesn't stop prying.

Trout 2012/05/04(Fri)19:43 No. 408078 ID: a43a6c
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I place a single claw in his palm.

I am fl-- uh.

He k-kisses the top of my paw.

Ah-- I-I'm looking for a man who has w-wronged my unhatched children and I. You will forgive me if I seem vague, as it is a deeply private manner. I have reason to believe that he is in your city.
"I see. And you would kill him?"
Yes.
"My lady, without the entire tale I'm afraid it would be simply unlawful to aid in sending this man to his death at your claws. I realize that this is a personal affair, but an exact story would help."
I... I would prefer to discuss this in a more private setting. Away from the crowds.
"I understand. Would you care to join me for a meal, then, my lady? Your acquaintance may come, if he or she is willing. I would like to meet them as well!"

>>408078
Sure. Dude's being super courteous, so why not?

>>408080
Because he's totally rapeknight.

>>408081
would a lord really have the time to go out and completely ignore his duties for days or weeks at a time?

>>408083
Yes. They do that all the time in wars. That's why they have bailiffs and seneschals.

get boaga, enjoy food.

Accept the dinner invite, but pull your paw away if he's still holding onto it. This guy's gettin a bit too handsy

Also, knights are exclusively nobles due to the cost of the armor, a squire, and horses. Plus, I don't think magic training is cheap, either.

>>408081
Do it anyways.

Skilled magician, out for a week on a 'diplomatic mission', rich enough to afford crazy exotic poisons and armor. Plus the knight just happened to come to the same city he's in. To top it all off, he has an apparent dragon fetish and knows you're a female.
The worst part is, you're in his city with your wounded best friend. I don't think you can do anything at this point. Even accusing him, since everyone would flip shit.

>>408125
All you can do is lie back and think of England at this point.

Wait for Berick to release your paw, and ask if he's such a flirt with all the ladies, or just those who breathe fire. Accept his invitation, but say you won't accept on behalf of your acquaintance. It wouldn't be right to if he doesn't feel up to it. You'll head back to your quarters and ask, and have Miss Bentrant relay his choice.

>>408125
Oh, for the love of... Where to begin...
He is a skilled mage, but of unknown ability. We don't know if he can teleport or block dragon-fire. He was out on a diplomatic mission, but we don't know exactly when, how long, or to where. As a lord, he's presumably rich, but how he spends his money, and what he owns, is unknown. We don't know if the rapeknight came to this city; The clear trail dried up at the fork in the road, and we guessed at a direction. The kiss on the paw is odd, but the guy could just be an inveterate flirter, and really does like all creatures. And that servant lady, Aleise, could have told him you were female after you told her.
He's not off the suspect list, but Gren's going to need much more evidence before accusing, or outright attacking, the lord and mayor of a city.

No, this guy isn't the rapeknight.
>"Well, he got back from a mission of diplomacy a week ago, but he's been in the city since then, conducting meetings."

He's been in town all week. However, his 'friend' he was meeting today is VERY likely to be the rapeknight, as it would not be unusual for a knight to be friends with a noble. Plus, as we've seen he LIKES dragons, and friends share interests, and he would have told this guy by now what he did. Like a "I tapped that" sort of thing. Before we agree to anything, ask if his business friend shares his perspective on the beauty of dragons.

If the answer is yes, we need to take boaga and leave. A knight under the protection of a noble is far beyond our reach. On our way out, take aside that lady servant that was dealing with us, and confide in her. In fact, see if she's willing to take payment to poison the "business friend" if this turns out to be the case.

easiest way to diffuse this is simple
"I'm sorry, but unless you think I can shape-shift into a beautiful human woman from dragon stereotypes, this is kinda weird and awkward."

IdiomAlpha!a1..dIzWW2 2012/05/05(Sat)18:57 No. 408583 ID: 067a04
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I can't help but notice your.. Eccentricities, human.

"Mm. Many would not use so polite a word, but my philosophy has never produced any major problems. I act in the best interests of my people, above all else."

Your philosophy, that's your idea that everything is beautiful?

"It is."

Hm. Well, for all your courtesy, I'm sorry, but unless you think I can shape-shift into a beautiful human woman from dragon stereotypes, this is kinda weird and awkward. Are you such a flirt with all the ladies, or just those who breathe fire?

"Ha! Only the ones that give me the time of day! "

You amuse me, human. I shall attend your dinner, but I cannot speak for Boaga. His opinion is his own, and I will not force his claw.

"Nor should you. In five hours - that is acceptable? - I shall be waiting. Do attend, if you wish to do so. Aleise, please take care of our honored guests, and to you, Miss Grentonis.. Good evening."

IdiomAlpha!a1..dIzWW2 2012/05/05(Sat)18:57 No. 408585 ID: 067a04
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Boaga.

"Mmph."

Boaga.

"Oargmpth."

Boaga!

"Mhuwha? Grennie? What are you doing on candy-buffalo island?"

"Candy-buffalo.. What? No. Boaga, do you wanna go to dinner with me and.. And some nobleman?"

"Dinner? Sure! I'll try t' lay off th' buffalo. You want some?"

I think I'm good.

"Suit y'self. Zzzzz.."

Aleise, do you know where Berick's house is?

"Y-yes, ma'am. W-would you like to go there?"

Hm? Is it close by?

"N-no, but you can go anywhere in the city. Th-that is i-if you want to! And, um, you have to have guards. F-for your protection!"

The dinner's not for five hours, just go walking around the city, searching for your victim/attacker.

"If you don't mind me asking, has Lord Galiegh always so... accepting? I get the feeling the citizenry are rather mixed on his views."
Ask if Aleise could arrange for a wagon to take Bo to Lord Galiegh's home come dinnertime, since he shouldn't be walking. You, however, would like to visit an alchemist and get a sample of that poison tested. It's been days already, and you don't want to risk it decaying so far it can't be identified. Though, at the very least you want to take a walk; It's feeling rather confining in here, and it's not every day you get to see a city from the inside.

yah.

Boaga's so adorable when he's sleep and blood deprived.

Lets not make this a recurring thing.

>>408595
The poison's probably all but lost any active potency now after the last few days. They had to weather the rain among other things.

Aaaanyway. If you really wanna bring Boaga along see if they can indeed offer a wagon, possibly covered.

Trout 2012/05/06(Sun)21:11 No. 409137 ID: a43a6c
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The poison? Well-- Oh, no. No! Damn it! I left it in the ground when I interrogated that one human! How could I forget-- Agh, maybe a description could do, if I find someone.

If you don't mind me asking, has Lord Galiegh always so... accepting? I get the feeling the citizenry are rather mixed on his views.
"Well, um, everybody knows that he's very, uh, nice to women. Most people are fine with it by now, and the ones who aren't usually keep quiet about it. But, um, it be weird to some people that he's being like that to a dragon."
Hm. I'll still accept his invitation. Would it be possible to get my companion-- ah, friend, a wagon in which to ride? He shouldn't do much walking.
"Um... Yeah, I think I can do that"
Thank you. I think I would like to take a walk.
"Okay! Where would you like to go?"
I don't know. Around.
"Well, uh, okay. We can do that."

Trout 2012/05/06(Sun)21:11 No. 409138 ID: a43a6c
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Aleise and I leave, meet with the contingent of guards, and walk the streets once again. I lead, and the men follow. It is a refreshing change. The return of the rain, however, isn't so refreshing.

I walk wherever I feel like. Nothing of note transpires, other than a few people staring at me with hate in their eyes. All keep their distance. It seems that currently I'm in some market square.

There's a familiar face here.

Is that Clay? Say hello.

Is that... that guy traveling with Dirine? What's his name? Clay? Or... Is it that villager you scared into doing your bidding a few days ago? What's he doing here? Damn it, you're horrible with human faces. You need a closer look.

>>409137
...So Lord Galiegh likes the ladies. All the ladies... That's... Yeah, that pushed him up a smidge on the suspect list. Still, he looks and acts way more like the type to woo a lady into bed than to resort to rape.

Previous quest thread: >>/questarch/387602

>>409188
I believe the villager had spikier hair fringes. Clay had kind of fluffy looking hair like this guy.

You could ask if someone wouldn't mind go getting the dagger.

trout said on irc that it's the kid from the crowd

Approach the kid and take a seat on the ground.
"I noticed you before, in the crowd. You seemed quite awestruck. I'm curious; Is there something you wished to say to me? Or ask? I've got the time for it now, so go right ahead."

If the Lord's buying, later you can see about getting something to wear for storage. A padded collar with a removable dragon-sized satchel on the front would be ideal. You could reach inside that without taking it off. See if you can get Bo one too.

say hello to your little friend.

Trout 2012/05/07(Mon)17:03 No. 409481 ID: a43a6c
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Aleise gives me a layout of the surrounding buildings, pointing out a few of note. She mentions that meals with Gailegh are often "formal and classy" affairs, and that it would be good if I looked the part, though no one would probably say anything if I didn't feel like it.

Trout 2012/05/07(Mon)17:03 No. 409482 ID: a43a6c
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It's the child from the crowd. I admit, I am terrible with human faces. Why can't they have distinctive head and snout shapes? Then it'd be much easier to tell them apart.

A satchel is a good idea but I do not like the fact that it would go around my neck, although it would be difficult to reach anywhere else. Perhaps we could find someone here who I can consult.

I plant myself in front of the child. A few people walking along give me a wide berth. Aleise looks concerned when I bring myself close to him.

I noticed you before, in the crowd. You seemed quite awestruck. I'm curious; Is there something you wished to say to me? Or ask? I've got the time for it now, so go right ahead.
"No..."
Well, then what are you staring at me for?
"...you're really cool."

Thank him for the compliment.

>>409484
also compliment he's hat

>>409486
That would seem to be hair. Compliment it all the same.

"Thanks little buddy! I like your hair."
Check out that magical supply store. I wonder if there's anything you can use.