Saisai 2012/10/05(Fri)23:32 No. 460658 ID: 97486c
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Saisai wakes up on the day of her 18th birthday.

......

These dreams are getting ridiculous..

it was probably from being around the tiger king, is why you got that potion from morgan, remember? there are too many things that set a tigerfolk off.

anyway, good morning.

Hey, did you actually tell that guy about the cologne? Or did he just bring it up on his own in that letter?

Good morning, SweetCheeks! Don't forget that Yuyu is in the room with you! Give him a friendly morning hello!

Let me guess, none of those good dreams are about your fiance? Might be trying to tell you something, that.

You might as well finish up. The mimic has already heard what it's going to hear. You'll probably make LESS noise if you're awake while you do it. And it could help stop the dreams, which tend to increase in frequency while sexually frustrated.

As for today, happy birthday! We can't really get you anything, sorry! So what's the plan? Have a birthday party waiting at your parents' place? The letter seemed to imply that.

Sorry SaiSai. Side effect of well, us. Our users tend to have more vivid dreams than usual. Don't worry, it eventually dies down.

Happy birthday! So... what's the plan for today? Do you have the day off, or...?

And I take it you didn't go see Chevre last night?

The dreams might be trying to tell you something. Perhaps there is someone notably absent from what is otherwise an all inclusive festive thought?

>>460658
Protip: Don't wear the orb to bed.

>>460737
ALWAYS wear the orb to bed. And sexy dream about Morgan.

So, Saisai, what sort of dreams do you mean? Was anyone you know in them?

>>460737
>>460799
She's gonna figure it out if you say stuff like that...

>>460838
Well, good! Maybe some of us don't want to treat Saisai like a piece of meat. Not to say we don't have the best of intentions, but there are limits.

>>460843
I don't think anyone here thinks of her as a piece of meat, but making her distrust us is a real bad idea and revleaing things like that is leading us to that road. If you don't like us suggesting what dreams she has veto them.

Though we definately should lay off on it for now. Let her settle her own feelings. If she indicates she likes someone more then a friend we can help her have 'pleasant' dreams about them then!

I was given to understand that cat meat was a perfectly acceptable comestible in certain parts of Asia

>>460950
I did veto them, but I suppose I was outvoted, and that's how quests work, certainly. I'll back off for now.

GP:33 Saisai 2012/10/07(Sun)19:09 No. 461043 ID: 97486c
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I can hear you guys and it's confusing. It you're just gonna argue about what you should do without her hearing it do it elsewhere!

Nnnn...
I'm not going to -finish up- with someone in my room..
It's not like I need it that bad.
And no my dream wasn't even about Chevre. It had EVERYONE but Chevre.
And to be perfectly honest I don't want to marry the guy. He's not bad but... He's just not what I want. If I don't though who knows what will happen to my family.

I hate everything.
I want to just sleep until all this is over with.

>>461043
Well explain the situation with him a bit better, maybe we can find a way out of it. I mean you clearly don't like the guy.

Sorry Ombra! At least most the time you only have to listen to us when we have something to say to you. Poor SaiSai is on our main frequency, and has to listen to idiotic chatter all the time!

>I don't want to marry the guy
Well, alright! We'll find you a way out of the wedding. Don't worry too much- fucking things up is something we're good at.

>I want to just sleep until all this is over with.
Theoretically possible. If we power up Ombra enough, she could temporarily swap places with you. So you could take a nice peaceful nap inside your own head while she drives around ruining your wedding for you (under our careful guidance, of course!). Practically though, I don't see us getting enough juice in the time allotted for a draconic possession.

Well, unless you can call off the wedding by just never showing up for the ceremony. Then, by all means, roll over and go to sleep till you've missed the vows.

Huh, was the Tigerfolk King in there? You know, I just realized we never see you taking a shower every morning or whatever. I'm guessing you have privacy then.

You didn't answer me though- did you tell him that his cologne was the problem? I don't remember you speaking to him at all after you ran off. The answer must be no.

Today I think we should go talk to the dark elves. It's about time we told them Ombra's not quite dead, and got some advice about bringing her fully back without killing you. How long until your birthday party?

your family just wants status, you getting in good with the king will do that too. simply, if they get a higher station then the marriage is un-needed.

Saisai 2012/10/08(Mon)20:37 No. 461271 ID: 97486c
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>Then, by all means, roll over and go to sleep till you've missed the vows.

...

Ain't gonna work. They'll come looking for you soon enough. Best bet is to just break up with the guy before then. Why am I even talking? She can't hear me.
Also I'd uh... Prefer if less people knew I were around for now.

oh, yeah, someone's gonna come looking for you. no way you will get to sleep if chevre is sitting there knocking and saying your name every ten seconds.

Lemme help you there.
Ain't gonna work. They'll come looking for you soon enough. Best bet is to just break up with the guy before then.

Do you think you can do that? What does he have over you and your family, besides knowing about the ears?

In hindsight, if you had been summoned back then do you think it would have worked out? Did the fire dragon really have anything to do that cult and if so would he have listened to us?

>Also I'd uh... Prefer if less people knew I were around for now.
I was being facetious when I suggested using you to ruin the wedding. But you heard that? Interesting- normally you don't hear anything we say on that channel! Maybe you're getting better at this. And if you can listen to the SaiSai channel, maybe you'll eventually get her to hear you too!

...yeah, sorry SaiSai. Someone will come looking for you sooner or later- the knights, your friends, or your family. You're going to have to be more proactive about breaking it off with Chevre. Even your head-dragon thinks so!

The only question is if you want to do this the reasonable way (talk to him) or the crazy way (we come up with a zany scheme!).

Saisai 2012/10/08(Mon)22:05 No. 461297 ID: 97486c
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Blargh...

If you guys have some way I can get out of this without screwing over my family then I'm all ears.

well if the king shows up and talks about how much PROMISE you have and that you could maybe reach a HIGH POSITION. they would be happy, since that is what they want out of you marrying him. simply put, make them see being a knight as more prestigious then marriage.

>>461297
Without screwing them over?

Hitch your sister to Chevre's brother. Naturally.

>>461297
All my best ideas involve murder, and that doesn't seem your style.

Maybe the mimic would have some ideas.

Hmm. If you want a plan, give us some more details to work with. What exactly is your family getting out of this marriage that they need? (I can't remember if this is about political power, money, or what).

One route is to find an alternate means to get your family what they need (or to rig things so the need isn't a problem anymore). You're more than the freak daughter to be married off for profit now- you're a knight and an accomplished warrior, with our consul, various resources at your disposal (magical and otherwise), and a variety of useful friends we may be able to tap.

Although, if the problem is the face they lose after promising you and then not delivering, then it's trickier. We have to call off the wedding in such a way the rest of your family suffers no blame for it (...which probably means making yourself the lighting rod for the blame, by default).

Hurm... we could think of ways to screw him over, make him not a viable husband. Extreme public embarrassment of some kind maybe. Might still have negative effects. Or you could simply tell him off for now, say you don't need him right now like this. After all you have this whole knight thing working out for you, but if he's patient and sweet to you you'll be with him later. The idea here is if you keep him from getting pissed off it won't cause a problem.


Neither is a very good answer though... the best advice is to go get your team together and talk to them about it. More people with more ideas is better. And just having someone to talk to about it besides us will probably do you good.

Haha... ears

Anyway, the I like the Idea of asking the mimic. We could get some fresh perspective on this and his lifespan has probably already exceeded yours by decades. Who know? Besides, we've been neglecting him anyway.

Other than that, maybe slip him a roofie and get him to shack up with another girl so you can act all offended? She could even be a prositute or something, I don't care. You got lots of dosh now, right?

>>461297
Well if you can marry the Tigerfolk King...

>>461328
That wouldn't exactly put her family in good graces with the Human kingdom. Plus I think Saisai still wants to be a Knight.

Saisai 2012/10/09(Tue)19:09 No. 461498 ID: 97486c
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A few hours pass as Saisai continues to lie there, depressed.

Yeaaaaah... She's not feeling well.

Hey. You know who you should talk to about this? Artemis. Or someone else who's familiar with your problems. Morgan or the Captain could work too.

yeah, maggie is a captain and a psychic, if anyone can figure a way out of this she can.

Get out of bed!

[if she doesn't then [Change Form]]

Okay... I'm going to try getting her to move by making her mad at me again. This time on purpose.

So that's how you're going to solve your problems? Sleep the day away, like lazy cat? Bad kitty! Squirt bottle time! *pst!* *pst!* *pst!* *pst!* *pst!*

>>461498
IF YOU DON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, YOU'LL BE DRAGGED TO THE WEDDING AND THEN YOU'LL BE STUCK WITH THAT LUMP OF A HUSBAND.

BUT GO AHEAD AND STAY IN BED. I'M SURE YOU'LL LOVE SHARING IT WITH HIM TONIGHT.

>>461501
That gives me an idea. We could bring her to meet Chevre to read his mind and see if he really is trying to use drugs against Saisai.

Alternatively we could use Ombra for that.

>>461522
Hey we could have Ombra possess him and... I dunno. Convince him he's gay? Or at least make him do something suitably stupid and self destructive.

I still like the idea of the sex scandal.

hey saisai, did you know girls never fart in public, but all the time in bed? j-just saying...

anyways,the whole marriage issue... hmmm... you could always claim that you can't be his bride because somebody has already taken your "purity" make sure to cry alot and be hysterical and whatnot. though that seems like grasping at straws here...

you may end up getting married to hm regardless, make the best out of the relationship perhaps?

Saisai 2012/10/09(Tue)23:08 No. 461570 ID: 97486c
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GOD FUCKING DAMN IT!
Don't you guys get it!? There's NO WAY I can get out of this! NONE!
I've been engaged to this guy for years and if I put it off or leave him my family is SCREWED!
NOT ONLY THAT BUT HE KNOWS ABOUT MY EARS!

It's done! I'm gonna have some dumbass pretty boy as my husband and there's not a damn thing I can do about it!

Holy shit. I -felt- that.

Someone knocks at Saisai's door.

"WHAT!? I... I mean, come in."

Saisai 2012/10/09(Tue)23:09 No. 461571 ID: 97486c
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The Dark-Haired Knight steps in

>"Saisai."

"Oh hey. Uhm..."

>"Janet."

"Hey Janet."

>"Hi. Listen, a man named Chevre has waiting around for you downstairs for a while now. He says he wants to meet you. Should I tell him to come up?"

We could always kill him. With Ombra you wouldn't even half to get your hands dirty!

Eh, get dressed and go down to meet him. In front of people, in case there's another cologne incident or something.

Have him wait like 15 minutes.

Talk to Yuyu for that time and tell him everything. He's 100% loyal, and you need to talk to SOMEONE else about this.

"FUCK YOU FUCK HIM FUCK GODDAMN EVERYTHING. IM GOING TO DRINK A BAR."

Saisai 2012/10/09(Tue)23:43 No. 461586 ID: 97486c
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"Just... Tell him to give me a few minutes."

>"Okay."

Janet leaves. Saisai turns to Yuyu and knocks on the chest.
Yuyu opens it a bit and stares at her

This is how far I've sunk. I'm asking a mimic demon for advice on my marital problems.

>"Wassup?"

"Hey Yuyu. I... Need to talk."

>"What do you wanna talk about kitten?"

"..."

Saisai explains all her problems she's having with Chevre and how she doesn't know how to resolve it.
Yuyu listens quietly until Saisai is done talking.

>"You humans and your marriages. That stuff is mad lame, you know? Also I thought you non-caps couldn't get married?"

"Huh?"

>"I'm pretty sure you can't get married when you're in the Knights yo. Not til you reach captain level. Especially not if you're a girl. That's like, the law yo."

"I... I didn't know that."

>"You gotta hit the books more kitten. Shit like this is totes important ya know?"

Yes. A way out! Now to just ensure your parents \ Chevre don't try to arrange your expulsion. Good thing you've been working on that illusion to look human.

>>461586
HAH! You hug that mimic, Saisai. He just gave you the best news ever.

It's not even your fault, is it? You didn't know. Your family probably won't get in trouble for this. Confirm it with someone who knows the rules, then go down and inform Chevre.

Ok! There's your answer: Don't get promoted and don't get fired.

HUZZAH

>>461586
MWHAHAHA, I LOVE THIS GUY! Give him a hug or something, damn!

But uh... not to be a bummer, but he's still likely to be a problem in other ways. Well let's go see how he takes it. Also we may want to stop and see Maggie to ask her to help, we could use someone to give the official word on the law to him. It'll likely cool his response as well.

Saisai 2012/10/10(Wed)00:21 No. 461596 ID: 97486c
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Saisai gives Yuyu a hug

>"Woah! Watch the bling!"

"Thank you so much Yuyu.. You don't know how relieved I am."

>"Y-yeah.. Whatever. You go deal with that thing. Imma chill in my box."

"I will. Thanks."

>"Yeah..."

He returns to his box. Saisai breathes in and heads off to deal with Chevre. First, however, she grabs Captain Maggie. She gives her a quick rundown of the situation and is confirmed that non-captains can not marry for simplicity sake. When the two of them reach the castle lobby they see Chevre. He smiles and waves at Saisai

>"Saisai! I was wondering if you were here. Is this your captain?"

>"Yes. My full rank is Lieutenant General Maggie but you can simply call me Captain Maggie. I'm here to deliver unfortunate news."

>"Oh?"

>"It seems Knight Saisai here is engaged to you, correct?"

>"That is correct."

>"Well I regret to inform you that until she is of Captain rank then she simply can not marry anyone. Right now we need her to be married to the Royal Army, not a single person. Only when she has paid her dues and worked hard will she earn the privilege to marry freely."

>"I see... Well that's unfortunate I suppose. I was really looking forward to it. Thanks for telling me Captain Maggie."

>"Not a problem."

Maggie steps off to the side, apart from the conversation but close enough to let it be known that she is still there. Chevre smiles at Saisai again

>"How unfortunate huh? I guess we'll have to wait a while longer. Though I'm sure you'll fly through the ranks. You've always been quite skilled."

"Thanks.."

>"Will you be attending your party tonight? A birthday party without the guest of honor would be rather awkward."

"I'll be there.."

>"Great. I hope to see you there within the hour. I'm afraid I must go now and give my parents the terrible news. They'll be so sad."

[i]And with that he turns and leaves."

>Maggie: "He's... Simple."

>>461596
Admit you don't really like him. Maggie is a good ally and a good friend to have. She's frank, and might be able to get you out of this.

>>461596
Ask her if she knows that from talking to him, or if she looked into his mind. There was that cologne incident and we'd like to know if he did it on purpose.

>>461596
Yeah... Get somewhere more private and give her a less quick rundown of the situation. You may have put it off, but this isn't a solution yet.

>>461597
Agreed.

Hey yeah, she knows about your heritage so you could bring up the cologne issue without having to worry. And really, she should be aware of one of her underlings possibly being compromised and especially that they can be in that way.

>Maggie: "He's... Simple."
...not really my choice, unfortunately.

Okay, I'd like to point out that while we have an out, it's a temporary one. In all likelihood, Chevre's family is now going to start pulling strings, trying to get you promoted. And they may not have to pull that hard- you're the logical choice to captain your squad if the king needs Maggie for something else (I mean, you're certainly more capable than Art or A1). Especially since the human king is moving things to a wartime footing- senior knights are going to be shuffled around. There will be spots to be filled, promotions to be made.

Chevre could also bypass this by outing you- if the world knows about your ears, you get kicked out of the knights, and lose your protection. I doubt he's going to try that though (yet).

>I've been engaged to this guy for years and if I put it off or leave him my family is SCREWED!
Could you please elaborate on just what this fucks up for your family? We need to find another way to provide them with what they need- then your family can't be used to coerce you into a marriage you don't want.

>NOT ONLY THAT BUT HE KNOWS ABOUT MY EARS!
Well, we could always kill him. Or more reasonably, have his memory hacked. Or just place him under a geas or curse to prevent him from spreading the word.

It's a little tactless, but even if you have to eventually marry the guy, that doesn't really even mean you have to have a relationship with him. It could just be a marriage of convenience for both your families, with each of you having someone else on the side that you actually care about.

The problem with this, though, is that it requires him to only want you for whatever his family is getting out of this. How much do you think the guy actually likes you?

>>461636
Huh, That too. Having his family pull strings to get you promoted? That'd be pretty cool as well.

Saisai 2012/10/10(Wed)23:27 No. 461813 ID: 97486c
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>Could you please elaborate on just what this fucks up for your family? We need to find another way to provide them with what they need- then your family can't be used to coerce you into a marriage you don't want.

It's... Really complicated actually. I'd said it before but my family's standing is not nearly what it was and they had hoped this wedding would help get them some ties with Chevre's family. It's some really subtle, but pointless, political things that I should've paid more attention to god I'm stupid.

"It's... Really not my choice. Did you read his mind? What did you find?"

>"Nothing much just a lot of made up images of you naked on a bed. Men are all the same. You seem better then him Saisai. If this is truly an arranged marriage you should just break it off as soon as possible. I know your family might suffer a bit but you're your own person right now. You can't shoulder their burdens now. I totally ditched my family when they tried to make me do stuff and I turned out just fine."

"It's not that easy.."

>"It actually is. You know at the end of all this training one of you might become a captain. Twice you've survived through some serious trouble and helped your team. If I had to choose right now would you want to become a captain? Would you let your family take away something you want and force something you don't want?"

"..."

>"All they gain from this wedding is a higher standing.. I don't know. It seems stupid. Think about what you want to do Saisai. And happy birthday."

The captain leaves Saisai alone in the lobby

.......
Maybe I should just break up with him tonight.
I have that illusion thing in case anything goes wrong and someone tries to reveal my ears. Cut off all ties with my family..

Saisai leans against a wall and closes her eyes

This is a sucky birthday.

>>461813
Go see Morgan.

Seriously. Consider it a gift.

Maybe even get some liquid courage, or something.

(No, not alcohol, actual liquid courage.)

Maggie's right. You're more than he deserves.

Do the political connections matter to your whole family? I kind of get the impression that's important to your father more than anyone else. Your siblings must have their own ambitions, right? They can't all want to be politicians? They might be inconvenienced by this, but they'd still be able to go out and live their own lives, just as you have.

And you're not stupid for staying out of pointless political nonsense.

>Cut off all ties with my family...
Maybe this is out of line, but you don't seem terribly close to your family right now. I don't think I could name a single one of your siblings, actually. Even the sister you like!

That said, refusing the marriage doesn't require cutting off all ties. You can stay as involved in their lives as they'll let you. It might hurt, and take time for all of them to forgive you, but it's not necessarily a permanent loss.

...if you do get completely cut off from them though, you're not alone. You have us, and you have your friends. And... I'm pretty sure Sable left you another half sibling or two out there we could track down.

>Nekkid daydreams
Heh. Well, you can't really hold that against him. And Maggie, it's not just men who think that way.~

>This is a sucky birthday.
Maybe it'll get better. There's going to be cake, right?

>>461813
Jeeze even in his fantasies you're bored.

I mean uh... I don't think Maggie realized the impending blackmail issue here. And maybe you can find a better way to help your family out. We'll talk it over with her more later, and see her again at the party. Also let's invite Morgan, that'll make it nicer for both of you.

....Wait. Your supposed groom isn't going to be there, is he?

>>461813
Don't worry Saisai, I'm sure your family will get quite famous after you resurrect Ombra. It would outshine or overshadow anything they had to gain from the marriage to Chevre.

I say call it off, as soon as you have the mana to use that illusion. Hang out with Artemis some more, so you can get that done soon. Also I think you and him could honestly be good friends.

Wait, idea. Invite ALL your friends.

>>461820
That kind of famous would be bad for her career, I think. And maybe her families too depending how the fallout would be. Hey Saisai, what kind of need does your family have of fame, anyway?

>>461821
If our team is there and we invite Morgan... that's about it.

>>461821
Yes, invite your whole team [and captain] and potions gal and anyone else you have a slight acquaintance with.


And then publicly break up with Chevre

>>461813
There are a few levels to this problem. The top level of the problem, is the tension between tigerfolk and humans. If that didn't exist, your family would have no sway over you if you didn't want to. Beneath that is the level where your family wants that boost to status that your marriage would give.

So we have to either fix the social problems between tigerfolk and humans, or find a replacement for the status that your family wants. The social problems is out of our reach for now, but we should keep our options open, and keep looking for opportunity here.

Ideally, if we can find a way to placate your family, then you can stay in the knights. If not, it's unlikely you'll be able to stay a knight, but you can be your own person. Those in your squad would certainly speak for you to stay a knight, but it's the higher ups who will get the final word, and I doubt Maggie & Co would be able to convince them.

Maybe just discuss this with your parents? Like, flat out, tell them you don't like the situation, and you need a way out. Maybe they can provide an alternative, like getting highly ranked in the knights or something. They're your parents, they should still care for you, somewhere deep down in their heart.

GP:60 Saisai 2012/10/12(Fri)18:33 No. 462300 ID: 97486c
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Yeah.. I guess I'll break up with him tonight before his family really has a chance to plot anything. I should've done this a while ago.

>Hey Saisai, what kind of need does your family have of fame, anyway?

I don't think they really 'get' anything other then the fame and social standing. Like I said it's stupid political stuff that I neglected to notice when I was younger.

>They're your parents, they should still care for you, somewhere deep down in their heart.

Did I mention they cut off my tail? I'm sure I did.

>>461815
Maybe. I kinda want to be alone.. And I'd rather not bring everyone to my party. Those things are horrible and kinda sad. Maybe one or two people. Artemis and Morgan perhaps? A1 needs to get out more too..

Who should I bring? I'm not going to take everyone.
Also when I do break up I still have that short time illusion thing in case someone tries to say I'm part tigerfolk.

>....Wait. Your supposed groom isn't going to be there, is he?

Of course he'll be there.

Oh hey, that's me.

oh hey, turn around and look at that painting.

anyway, take those three then, want maggie to come cause then if things go south you can call her to help without saying anything.

>Oh hey, that's me.
Oh, so it is! What do you think, is it a good likeness?

>I don't think they really 'get' anything other then the fame and social standing.
...well, to be fair that's hardly a need. That's more of a luxury. I can't really justify making yourself miserable for a frivolity.

>Who should I bring? Those things are horrible and kinda sad.
Yeah, you want people there for emotional support, not as an audience. Artemis and Morgan would be best for that. A1... honestly, it might help her more than you to have her there. I know you don't buy into her robo-identification, but honestly, I think it would be good for her to see someone choosing their own path and happiness above what someone else tried to set for them.

While this isn't some purely lighthearted occasion of fun and merriment to share with all your buddies, it is an important time and having the support of people you trust will mean a lot. Heck for all you know things are going to go bad and you'll need more than an illusion to save you. Don't think for a minute any of them would be relieved to know that they could have helped you and weren't there.

And as you said, they need to get out. Artemis A1 and Morgan all need socializing. Maggie would also be good to bring, she can do much to keep any situation under control. Plus I suspect she's fun to be around when that mask comes off.

Moreover, these are the people you trust. Your only friends. And it's your damn birthday.


Oh by the way, check out that picture behind you.

>>462300
i would say bring morgan and A-1 to the party and not Artemis because... well.. he'd somehow cause everything to burst into flames or something, even if he didn't mean it. also, he's annoying, but that's beside the point.

Also, for the arranged marriage, was it decided between him and your parents, or was it between your parents and his own family? this is important because one has way more impact than the other. how does he feel about about it? does he love another person? is he just putting on a brave face for his own family? you got to remember, he might understand more about your situation than you might think...
i don't recommend breaking up with him on your birthday, that's kind of an asshole move. plus, you bought yourself some time in regards to "the big day", so you can think up some options on how to break the betrothal or not.

Saisai 2012/10/15(Mon)02:09 No. 463180 ID: 97486c
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Well..
I guess I could bring everyone. It -is- my birthday after all.

Saisai turns to examine the painting. It's titled 'Sable vs The Shadow Dragon.

Hmph. I look way better then that.

Huh.. This was 18 years ago wasn't it? The King must be really proud of this to have it painted like that.

Saisai hears someone step beside her and sigh.

2/3 Saisai 2012/10/15(Mon)02:17 No. 463182 ID: 97486c
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Saisai turns and sees Rebecca examining the picture beside her

>"Nice isn't it?"

"Huh? Oh. I'm not a big fan of art really.."

>"No I mean the message. The fact that a human could actually stand up to something as powerful as a dragon and win. He may have died but to actually slay it.."

Hey, I'm still here.

"I... I think it wasn't the best way to solve that problem."

>"You don't? Well.. You weren't a Knight at the time this was going on but it was pretty intense. If we didn't do this then who knows how many more Dark Elves or Humans may have died? I know some people may not agree but personally I think it's good we managed to kill the Shadow Dragon"

Fuck you.

>"Not only that but we managed to get back the Dragon Slayer and the Guardian."

"The Guardian?"

>"Yeah. It was picked up along side the Dragon Slayer. Some lucky person ended up getting the Guardian but we, the Knights, have the Slayer again."

"Do uh... Do you guys know who got the Guardian?"

>"I don't. Whoever it is though is the rightful owner of the Dragon Slayer though. Those items were enchanted to be passed down through bloodline."

"Someone has to know who got the Guardian."

>"Maybe the King but I don't think anyone else does. It is a nice artifact but really the fact that we Humans have the Slayer is really all that matters. With that thing we don't have to worry about any of the other races trying to bully us around."

I hate you.

Ow.. My head.

>"Oh, got totally sidetracked. Just came over to wish you a Happy Birthday. 18 right? Come by my room later and we'll party a bit. Not too much though, we all have missions to do tomorrow."

"Thanks."

>"Take care Saisai. Hope to see you later."

With that, she leaves.

Saisai 2012/10/15(Mon)02:54 No. 463189 ID: 97486c
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Honestly I wonder what Dark Elves think of us killing their dragon. Maybe I -should- visit them. Later.
Right now I gotta gather up my party guests.

Saisai goes back upstairs to the girl's dormitory and knocks on A1's door.
Without opening it too wide A1 squeezes through the door and goes into the hallway.

>"Saisai. Beep."

Oh god why am I inviting her again?

>>462304
Oh, right.

"Hey A1 It's my birthday today and I was wondering if you wanted to come to my party."

At the mention of a party A1's eyes widen.

Woah, expression.

>"A party..? As in a social gathering of friends and loved ones for celebration of an event? I... Beep.. I don't have.. I mean I don't have the proper attire for a party. People might become... Fightened of my robotic appearance. I don't think I could attend."

"You sure? I have a long skirt or two you could borrow."

>"I would uh... That is... I am very uncomfortable with this right now, beep."

God this girl might be more trouble then it's worth.
Any idea on how to handle her? You seem to know her better then I do.

>>463189
Make it a costume party.

Tell her that you are asking her to come because it may not be happy at all, and you need every friend you can, everyone you trust.

This is a physical identity issue, as long as she sees herself as being mechanical she should feel better about it.

A more advanced robot could look like a person, right? We could put the circuit board under her clothes. Or heck why not draw robotic looking patterns all over her skin, and under where her clothes should go? Make it look like her limbs are attached and segmented, put panels and stuff on her back and chest. Beyond that all she needs to do is speak controlled and logically instead of saying BEEP.

We'll call it an upgrade!

...We should really talk to that inventor some time, he needs to help this girl in a real way.

>>463190
That... could also work, but I think it's too much of a last minute change for the rest of the partygoers.

Try not to be too angry at the girl, her thinking is based on a construction of distortions and lies created by others. Also it seems the only one who can wield the dragon sword correctly is Saisai... Some irony, that. And the King probably knows.

It's a bit late to change the theme, isn't it? Besides, we'd want to phrase it to say that she'd say she's wearing a costume to fool them. Because it's not a costume, nope.

She has a point though. People would not react well to her. Don't pressure her into it, just say that you'll save her some cake or something.

>With that thing we don't have to worry about any of the other races trying to bully us around.
Actually, being the only people around with a nuke has is own dangers. It makes you a target.

>A1
A costume party might work (provided it's not too late to change that kind of thing), unless you screw up the delivery and insult her (ie, calling her robot-ness a costume).

Alternatively, if she's worried her robotic appearance will draw attention or scare people, we could offer to help her work on a 'disguise' where she looks more human. I mean, being true to yourself is one thing, but it can be nice to blend in too. (Obvious reference to yourself and your ears, there).

Or just reassure her that really, don't worry, the focus won't be on her tonight.

> it seems the only one who can wield the dragon sword correctly is Saisai
I can't help but think how terribly useful it would be for a specialized spear fighter to try and make use of that oversized broadsword.

Would she be uncomfortable with reconfiguring her chassis to more efficiently interact with humans in social settings? It's what is on the inside that makes her a robot, her external features should be simply tools for interacting with her environment. And as a robot, she would obviously choose the most efficient tools for the task at hand. Which in this case would be as human-like a chassis as possible, humans scare easily after all. Not like robots, who aren't afraid of anything. Right A1?

Hopefully we can start her down the path of being more comfortable as the robot she is in her human skin. She doesn't have to hide who she is, and I'm not trying to make her. I'm trying to get her to be confident enough in her identity as a robot that she doesn't need the props to affirm it to herself. She should continue to wear them if they make her more confident but she should at least be capable of going without on a voluntary basis.

>>463201
That's pretty much the perfect way of putting it. Although I think SaiSai should subtly gesture towards her hidden ears as she says so- remind A1 you know what it means to have to hide part of yourself to fit in.

>>463201
That's some pretty good wordsmithing there, bro.

1/2 Saisai 2012/10/16(Tue)04:26 No. 463467 ID: 97486c
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I can't believe I'm actually going to say this..

"Maybe we could..." bluh! "Reconfigure your chassis to make it more efficient for interacting with people? You know, give you an upgrade."

>"I..."

"Robots need to use the most efficient tools for the task at hand, and right now that task is going to my party and being able to flawlessly pass off as a human. To be honest I think most people would be a bit scared of a robot suddenly appearing, especially an advance one."

>"Beep?"

"Yeah. Humans get scared easily. Unlike robots. Right?"

>"Affirmative. Beep."

"Then let me help you upgrade. Keep a circuit board under your clothes maybe. Even take off your uh.. Protective helmet."

>"Take off my sensory cover?"

"Yeah. It would leave you a bit exposed but underneath it's more then good enough to pass off for a human."

>"But.. I.. You'll help me make circuits, right?"

"Of course. I know how difficult it is to have to blend in with normal people."

Saisai wiggles her ears. A1 seems to think for a moment then steps into her room.

>"Come in."

Saisai enters her room. The first thing she notices is how dark and empty the room seems. The only furniture in it are a desk, a chair, and a futon on the floor. The walls are decorated with what look like crude masks and boxes. There's even a bucket on there.

GP:70 Saisai 2012/10/16(Tue)04:38 No. 463470 ID: 97486c
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As Saisai looks around A1 casually removes her cardboard helmet, arm covers, and her dress leaving her clad in her underwear. She goes to her draw and pulls out a marker and hands it to Saisai.

>"Complete the circuitry on my back."

Saisai takes the marker and notices A1 has already drawn some on her front.

............
This girl is insane.

Saisai shakes her head as A1 sits on a chair and leans forward. Saisai begins drawing some random lines and circles on A1's back.

I get that like she has some identity issues but man..
It's like -

>"Saisai."

"Yes?"

>"I... Thank you."

"No problem. We're teammates. Sometimes we need help with things."

A1 nods.

>"Yes but... Thank you for.. Accepting. Most people I know who find out about my nature do not.. They think it is unusual. Artemis, Captain, you... You're all so accepting. It.. Makes me happy."

".... It's not a problem A1. I understand how it feels."

Saisai continues drawing on A1's back.

>"Will this be enough to pass off? Is there anything else I need to do?"

>This girl is insane. I get that like she has some identity issues but man...
Yeah, it is unusual, I'll give you that. But really, if all it takes for her to be happy is to dress up in her robot outfit, and to accept her strangeness, why shouldn't we indulge her? Let her be who she wants to be if it's so important to her.

>This enough?
Well, you should probably dress in a manner to conceal your circuitry, and to fit human social norms for a party. Currently you'd draw attention for reasons completely independent of your robotic nature.

>>463470
Well, try to be what others perceive as normal I suppose... if you can avoid making beeping noises and instead keep your mechanisms subtle. Don't worry too much about acting normal, just try to be yourself.

Also, wear clothing that mostly covers your design. At least for social events. For missions she doesn't have to hide it at all.

You should inform her about what you mean to say and do at the party. It is better if she is forewarned about that.

if/when robots will one day be created and if they have souls, then she may be right. she is a robotic soul within a human body.

for now she just needs a friend, someone to both tell her it's okay and how to hide it. and you are it, because you know about hiding facts about yourself. help her find a dress with some kind of circuity pattern in it. should keep her at least somewhat comfortable.

Saisai 2012/10/18(Thu)03:07 No. 464273 ID: 97486c
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"Something over your uh... Circuits.. Don't want anyone seeing that either."

>"All I have is my dress."

"I think I have some.. Hold on."

Saisai runs back to her room and returns with a Work Dress. A1 has her wait outside her room while she gets ready. When she's done she calls her back in.

>"Well.. How do I look?"

....

Why do all of my friends have terrible hair?

>>464273
Hey, why do her eyes have gears in them? Is that common?

Just fix her hair. If she wants ponytails give her some proper ones.

Complement how she looks in the outfit. Then fix her hair but try to be nice about it.

>>464275
They're contact lenses.

Well, you certainly look human! Although that's not really a party dress. (You'll have to take her out or lend her something).

>>464294
It is if you remove the jacket and roll up the waist on the skirt a bit.

the dress seems like business casual. not a super sexy dress.

If I didn't know better, I'd say she was a human! She's pretty adorable, though the hair could use some work yeah. I've... got no advice on what to do with it though. Pigtails? Combed down with a centre-part and hair clips? Hair isn't my thing.

>>464294
Saisai did lend that to her. We can assume that it is appropriate for the event.

>>464273
A simple ponytail with bangs should be good, as long as the tail is in the back.

>>464273
I think if you get rid of the comb in her hair, and make the rest a bit neater, she should be passable. She can keep the pig tail up like that, so long as the rest of her hair is not messy. Just my opinion.

Saisai 2012/10/25(Thu)07:41 No. 466115 ID: 97486c
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Hmm.. It does look a bit too professional..

"A1 do you have any dresses?"

>"A few."

"Let me see them."

A1 changes into a yellow sundress.

"Yeah.. That works. And let me mess with your hair a bit."

Saisai fixes A1's hair until it looks somewhat normal.

"There. You look great."

>"Thank you.."

"Now let me go get the others. I'll come back when we're heading off to the party."

>"Okay."

Saisai goes off and invites Artemis. He's far less of a hassle as he already has an attire and isn't a crazy robot lady.
Next she goes to Morgan's shop and invites her.

>"Uhm... I... I don't do parties.. But thank you.."

"You sure? Everyone else I know will be there."

>"I'm sure... But really.. Thanks.."

"Okay then. I'll bring you some cake."

>"Thanks.."

Let's see... A1.. Artemis... Oh god that's all my friends.
Anyway else I should do before heading off?

Didn't even invite me. Whatever, I'll crash anyway.

>>466115
Invite your captain?

yeah

>>466115
You're in her head. She can't NOT invite you.
Your captain would be a good choice.

Can you uninvite your father?

Go to Morgan's father's shop and buy having your friend who is also his daughter go to your party. He does sell everything after all. Except potions, of course.

No wait that's crazy, don't do that. Ask what a Midas potion does.

Maybe spend a few minutes talking to Morgan before you leave? I mean, you might as well, while you're here, even if she isn't coming to the party.

well, you're in good gate crashing company. No one ever thinks to formally invite us anywhere either. It's the disadvantage of being a disembodied voice- everyone takes you for granted.

Saisai 2012/10/25(Thu)23:29 No. 466340 ID: 97486c
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>>466128
>>466145
Ehhh... I'd rather not invite Captain Maggie. I have nothing against her it's just.. Awkward inviting your boss.

>>466155
What do I say to her..?

>>466150

"So uh.. What does the Midus Potion do?"

>"Oh.. It's nothing special really.. It just turns whatever you touch into gold..."

"Are you serious!?"

>"Yeah... But the potion wears off after a while.. And when it does the things you touched go back to normal."

"Oh.."

>"Yeah.. People don't want to really spend so much on such a potion. Not when the effects don't really last."

"Yeah I guess so."

I'm running out of things to talk about here!

>"Saisai?"

"Yeah?"

>"Uhm... I don't want you to think I don't want to go to the party with you.."

"Oh no it's cool, I totally understand. I'm not much of a party person either."

>"Yeah.. But you can come by here after the party if you want.. Just to talk and stuff.."

"Sure, I'd like that."

>"Ok.."

"Well I'm gonna head off then. I'll see you later Morgan."

>"Bye, Saisai."

Saisai leaves Morgan's potion shop.

I need to practice conversational skills..

All right. Is that everything then?

>>466340
Shit, that'd be great for stopping someone dead in their tracks. Drink the potion, touch all their stuff/them.

Gold is HEAVY.

>>466340
Also, do bring Morgan some cake later. :3

well the point of maggie coming is you can call her for help with something without yelling. which you would be unable to do if you are gagged or something. and bring your nose clogger in case someone decides that pheromones in the air is a good idea.

>>466340
Just feel comforted by the fact that, no matter how bad you are at being sociable, Artemis is worse.

>I need to practice conversational skills...
You've already got us floating in your head to talk with, pretty much 24/7. I'm not sure how much more practice you can get!

>>466341
The problem with trying to use the Midas touch as a fighting style (I turn all your equipment to heavy, soft gold! I petrify my opponent into gold!) is that you'd have to be fighting essentially naked. Because all your equipment would turn to gold as well!

>Is that everything then?
Do you have any of your own preparations to make for tonight?

>>466341
It's also an excellent conductor and it resists rust very well.

>>466420
>The problem with trying to use the Midas touch as a fighting style (I turn all your equipment to heavy, soft gold! I petrify my opponent into gold!) is that you'd have to be fighting essentially naked.

Yes, and?

>>466704
Well, even ignoring modestly and practicality (kind of need clothes for defense, carrying gear, and covering her ears) SaiSai isn't really trained to fight that way.

1/3 Saisai 2012/10/28(Sun)17:07 No. 466935 ID: 97486c
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>>466343
I will.

I guess there's really nothing else to do. No more delaying this..
-----------------------------------------------

Saisai is back in her room in her party dress

"I hate this dress."

>Yuyu: "If it makes you feel any better I think you look smokin'."

"No Yuyu. That doesn't make me feel better."

Once dressed she goes and gathers her friends. Artemis is wearing a fancier mage robe and has his hair down while A1 is still in the same outfit as before. The three of them head off to Saisai's home. They enter her house and are greeted by the sight of dozens of guests lounging around, making small talk, and eating from the buffet set in the center of the room.

>Artemis: "Wow there's so many people here.. Are they all family?"

"No. Honestly I probably don't know any of these guys."

>Artemis: "Huh?"

"My family is big on standing. My birthday party is more of an attempt to show off then an actual party. On the plus side that means not many people will bother me."

2/3 Saisai 2012/10/28(Sun)17:12 No. 466938 ID: 97486c
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Someone tugs on Saisai's dress from behind. She turns around and sees her sister smiling at her.

>"Saisai!"

Heh. There's someone I'm okay with seeing.

"Hey Freya."

>"I was worried you wouldn't even come! How's the knights?"

"It's good. I'm having a great time there. How's everything with you?"

>"It's good. I miss you though. It's lonely here now."

"Yeah. Well maybe you should try and get into the knights too. Then we can see each other more."

>"Mmhmm. I'll train every day!"

There's a crashing sound behind Saisai. Freya looks towards the sound and is stunned.
Saisai looks in that direction and sees someone dressed in the most gaudy outfit ever

>"Hey Saisai! You forgot to send me the invite to the party! You're lucky I have your file on record!"

Who is that..?

>>466938
looks like your captain

Saisai 2012/10/28(Sun)17:47 No. 466947 ID: 97486c
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>>466946

>>466947
Direct her over towards your dad. That will be lovely to watch, and should distract these people he invited.

Her arrival is quite good news. You were worried about some kind of shenanigans from your family or Chevere, and an unexpected mind reader is one of the best counters there is for that sort of thing.

good good, a little chaos will help and she is a captain your family cannot tell her to leave without looking bad. make sure you say "CAPTAIN maggie, what a surprise!" so everyone knows she is one.

>>466938
Say hi. No seriously. Tell her that these parties are usually really boring, and you're glad to have someone cool like her around.

Also save some cake.

>"I hate this dress."
Hmm. How come you went through all that trouble helping A1 get ready, but you didn't spend any on yourself? You'd think at least we could have found a dress you liked.

>Maggie
Well, that's quite the outfit. If I'm not mistaken, she appears to be holding it up with her psionics!

Saisai 2012/10/28(Sun)20:55 No. 466974 ID: 97486c
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>"Hey! Saisai's dad! Wassup! My name's Maggie! I'm Saisai's captain! Remember me! No? I'm the chick who almost kicked your ass for trying to get her out of the knights! Come oooonnnn~. On 'now' you remember me. How's it goin?"

Oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! This lady is awesome! I love her!

why are you freaking out?

Ohmygods is that a psionic corset going up her ass? Mags, you're fantastic. Totally.

Seriously, chill, SaiSai. Let her take some of the heat for a while. By the end of the night, it's not her performance people will be talking about.

...hey wait. We're not around SaiSai's neck. Where'd you hide us?

Your dad tried to get you out of the Knights? Your dad's a DICK!

Go over there right now and ask him if he gave that cologne to Chevre.

>>466974
Hey snap out of it, this is awesome. This can only help things. You have a source of entertainment, a distraction, and if things go sour she'll have your back and shut problems down.

>>466974
This is wonderful! She's brilliant!
Right now she's making your dad look like an ass in public. Since she's a crashing 'your' party your dad will expect her to do this next at your next party too, and since she's a knight captain he can't actually do anything about it!
End result? He's not going to use you as an excuse to throw these gala events any more, and you don't even have to worry about backlash from him over this!

Grab your team, head over to the punch bowl, and watch the delicious chaos unfold.

Hmm. Yeah. I have to agree with the assessments that this is a good thing. When you get a chance to talk to her, you should apologize for not inviting her, and thank her for coming.

>>466974
I like her.

>>466974
Ok first of all, adorable little sister. At least you have her.

Second. While I personally think Maggie's presence is ultimately a good thing, if you wish her to leave, thank her for coming and tell her politely to leave, perhaps telling her that you are gonna get hell for this.

Best captain ever. Makes me wonder what the other captains are like, we haven't run into them enough to get a feel for that. Fair enough they're probably on different schedules and such. I'm sure they have their own eccentricities... but hell if they're anything like Maggie! WAHAHAHAHAAAA

Have some fuckin Birthday Cake!

Saisai 2012/11/02(Fri)17:39 No. 468191 ID: a68e3e
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Yeah.. I'm overacting.. I still think I live here. Screw worrying, I'm gonna get some cake.

Saisai walks to the food table while Artemis and A1 go to join their captain.
As she helps herself to some cake, sending Yuyu some for himself and to hold for Morgan, she hears her name being called out.

Oh god..

>Chevre: "Saisai! I'm so glad you made it. Some were wondering if you'd even attend. Some party that would have been."

"Can't really ditch my birthday party."

>"Indeed. I wanted to tell you that I informed my parents about your situation with the knights and our marriage and they seem to have taken it well enough. Personally I can't wait until you become a captain."

"Mmhmm."

>"Saisai.. Would you care to join me for a drink outside? I would like to talk to you more, in private."

"Now? I just got to the party. I wanted to eat something first."

>"Oh take whatever foods you would like with you then."

Bluh..
Should I talk to him? I don't really want to talk to anyone.

Okay, really, the decision you have to make now is whether you want to make your intentions clear to him in private before you make an announcement that you're breaking off your engagement to the whole party, or whether he finds out at the same time as your family.

Personally, I'm inclined to blow him off.

>a drink
Don't, even if you decide to talk with him.

Even if he doesn't offer you something that would react badly with your tigerfolk-ness (like that perfume did. Trust us, we know for a fact there's at least one wine out there that has... unfortunate... consequences for tigerfolk), you don't want to drink, at all, tonight. You don't want anything to derail what you're going to do. You want to be sober, in control of yourself and your facilities, and you don't want to give people an excuse to try and foist your decision on.

>>468191
"Did you know that I joined the Knights to get away from my dad? He kept forcing his desires on me, and making every decision for me. It's not just me; he's a dictator to everybody below him, a sycophant to anybody above him, and a manipulator to everybody else. This party isn't about me, I'm just his excuse for a chance to suck-up and show-off. The only reason I'm here at all is because I'm worried what he would do to my sister and mother.


I keep seeing him in you, too; every time I see you you're trying to push what you want on me. I hate my dad; why would I want to marry him?"

Do you want to break up with him, or just shake him up so he'll have a chance to become a better person?

yeah you CAN talk to him but accept nothing, and if he blows any powders or smells or anything in your face just think about maggie loudly.

Don't go anywhere with him, and don't take anything he offers.

>>468191
Be open and honest with Chevre. For once.

He's not a bad person, as far as we know.

You're just not into guys.

>>468191
If he tries to get you to drink wine, don't accept it, but ask what sort of wine it is. There is a certain type that would send you into a lustful frenzy if you drank it. If he tries that, you'll want to kick him in the nuts.

Saisai 2012/11/02(Fri)20:48 No. 468228 ID: a68e3e
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>>468212
What? No. I'm into guys. I'm into guys a lot.
Like... So much.

And FINE I won't accept any drinks from him you paranoid bauble.
Though I think it's time to be honest with him.

"Chevre.. Before we go anywhere, or say anything else there's something I've been meaning to tell you for some time now.."

>"What is it Saisai?"

"I... I'm not really attracted to you. Your personality at least. You're a nice guy and all but you're just not my type and.. I don't want to marry you.."

Oh god I said it..
Is he going to be mad..?

Chevre looks stunned for a moment
and then bursts into tears.

>>468228
Aw, poor guy. Give him a hug.

>>468228
Sigh heavily.
"I'm sure you have some friends. Go get some drinks. I won't hold it against you."

"sigh, why do you even want to marry me in the first place?"

Saisai 2012/11/02(Fri)20:54 No. 468233 ID: a68e3e
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"Chevre, I-"

Chevre runs off crying and saying something incomprehensible.
People are looking at Saisai now

>>468233
Roll your eyes at his theatrics, go talk to your captain.

huh, he may have actually liked you and the cologne was actually an accident. i never seen someone fake that well at being heartbroken.

>>468233
He really doesn't seem to be the same person we're familiar with.

Um. We should give him a few minutes to himself. In the meantime maybe you should get out of public sight so people can't stare at you so hard.

Go chase him down and tell him:
'Chevre, that didn't really come out right. I dont' mean I don't like you, it's just that I only really know you as 'that guy my parents want me to marry'. I think that I'd like to get to know you for you, and I haven't really had that chance yet.'

>>468228
Put a hand on his shoulder
"Oh, don't be like that. We both know you want a girl who'll swoon over you and be putty in your arms. You want to be some girl's knight in shining armor, and that's not who I am.
Neither of us is what the other wants, and we'd make each other miserable if we tried. Plus, you do not want that bastard as a father in law.

Luckly, I know a girl that's everything you want, and your family would be happy since it wouldn't even be marrying down.

Want to be friends instead?"

Go to your captain and discretely ask her if she can point you in the direction of your fiance. With his emotional flare-up, he's probably really easy for her to spot and it beats chasing after him or searching aimlessly.

And we need to talk to him. If we don't make sure he takes this... better, it could have consequences. Bad ones. Plus, it isn't his fault Saisai doesn't like him, not really. We don't want to crush the guy. If we can talk to him and make him feel less terrible about this, we should.

>>468242
EX-fiance. Do this in front of your father, since Maggie is right there to contain the blast.

>>468244
No, that's stupid. That is the opposite of discrete. She can break the news to her family after she has Chevre on board with it. Fewer complications for everyone involved that way.

Not to be heartless here... but do we really want to go comfort him? Maybe a clean break is better. Saisai going to him now sort of gives him the wrong message. That he still has a shot, and that an emotional play might work.

...and well, that's really not the case.

And you do have a play now. You can take a quite exit. When someone inevitably comes up to ask what happened or went wrong, you can simply answer that the engagement is off. That simple.

I mean, it sucks for the guy who thought all this time he had a girl when he really didn't... but you didn't put him in this position. Your families did. It wasn't your choice to hurt him.

Might as well follow him, can't be more awkward than standing around.

>>468242
This also has the benefit of telling us whether he's actually heartbroken or if this is just an act.

Saisai 2012/11/05(Mon)19:08 No. 468981 ID: a68e3e
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I should go talk to him anyway. If anything just to make sure he doesn't freak and do something bad.

Saisai follows Chevre outside. She sees him leaning against a railing, still sniffling.

"Chevre.."

>"Have you not liked me.. This entire time?"

"... Pretty much."

>"And you never told me? How could you be so cruel? To have me think that all these years.."

"I didn't have a choice Chevre. My father didn't give me one. I was told I was going to marry you and there was pretty much nothing I could say that would change his mind.."

>"I didn't know you were so strongly against it.."

"I'm really sorry I didn't tell you sooner."

>"No. It's my fault. I should have asked if this is what you had wanted. My parents told me it was so I had just assumed.. We were both played around like puppets."

"Yeah."

>"I don't think either of our families will take kindly to this."

"Probably not."

>"Don't worry though. I won't let them do anything to you."

"What?"

>"I won't let them tell anyone your secret or anything like that. While we may no longer be engaged.. And though you do not feel the same for me.. I still care for you Saisai. And I know how hard you worked to become a knight. I won't let them take that from you simply because you do not love me."

"Chevre.."

>"I think I will take my leave now. There is much I have to think about. Goodbye Saisai."

Chevre wipes away his tears and leaves Saisai alone outside

....
I feel like a huge jerk.

You totally are.

It was harsh. Yes. But honestly? It was the right thing to do. Being trapped in a loveless marriage would have you hating each other eventually. And now he can find someone who will want to marry him.

Go spend some time with your friends. Laugh at your captain's antics. Cheer up, your free of something you've dreaded for a long, long time.

>>468981
Who knows, maybe he'll shape up, and come back a much more impressive man, and woo you then? I give him a lot of credit in how he reacted to your rejection.

It was a necessary thing to do. Now comes the hard part. Telling your family the news, assuming they don't already know from talking at the party.

You did the right thing. He's a decent guy, but he deserves someone who loves him back. And, let's be frank, that isn't you. You need to find someone who is more interesting and engaging to you.

Oh, make sure you save some cake for Morgan.

>>468981
Ok, yea, we definitely need to introduce him to Morgan.

Tragedy of circumstances, SaiSai. Nothing you can do about it.

Huh, he took that surprisingly well. Still, telling him was the right thing to do, as keeping it hidden from him any longer would not have done him any good.

Maybe you could have said it better, but you had to say something. Well he wasn't a bad guy, after all... maybe you could even call him a friend eventually. Stay in contact with him at least. I doubt he'd be more than that to you, but at least you could say you gave him a chance by getting to know him without being forced to.

Anyways, head back inside.

>>468981
Wow, he really is different this time. I'm impressed. Your dad's definitely a HUGE DICK though. I want to do bad things to him. Saisai, is there a way you can get back at your dad for this shit?

Saisai 2012/11/05(Mon)21:59 No. 469043 ID: a68e3e
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>>468988
I already have cake for Morgan saved, that's not a problem.
Even out here I can hear my father talking rather loudly. I don't think I want to go inside just yet.

The sliding door behind Saisai opens and Maggie walks out into the patio.

>"Sup."

"Hello Captain."

>"Bah, don't be so serious, it's a party."

"Ok.. Maggie."

>"That's better. What's up? I can sense your sad from all the way inside the party."

"It's... Complicated."

>"If you let me read your mind I'd understand it in an instant."

Saisai opens her mind. She can feel something sift through her memories.

>"Ouch.. Well honestly I'm glad you broke it off with him. Wouldn't have worked out."

"Yeah. I didn't really like him much."

>"That's not it." She leans against a railing.

"Huh?"

>"You're a knight. We knights usually don't get into relationships. Even us Captains. Legally we're allowed to marry but I can count the number of captains that actually do on one hand. As knights we go out in the world on many dangerous missions. Many times we don't come back. It's safer to just be single your whole time here. Less heartache that way."

"That sounds lonely."

>"It is."

"Honestly I don't think I could do that."

>"Nah, it's not for everyone. People crave love and companionship. If you find someone that does strike your fancy then do court them. Have fun. But try not to make it too serious. If you do and then you die on the mission.. I've been able to feel the pain people go through from that and it's not pleasant."

"..."

>"Oh man I'm being a total downer aren't I? Damn, my bad Saisai. Just ignore me. I'm an old woman rambling on. I would say go back and enjoy the party but uh.. People are looking for you in there. You wanna go back and talk to your parents? I could have you out of here before they ever found you if you want."

>>469043
Just have her go with you.

And if you're scared of being alone, then you'll just have to marry someone who can go with you on missions, that simple.

>>469043
Ask her if she had someone special once.

>>469043
"Maggie, Knights don't have a monopoly on death. Eventually everybody has to cope with losing people they love. Follow your happiness, not your fear."
Then give her a hug
"Find another knight; we're better equipped for the inevitable."

Saisai 2012/11/05(Mon)22:21 No. 469054 ID: a68e3e
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"Did you ever have anyone special in your life?"

>"... Do you wanna head off or not?"

Maggie's overstating the problem. It's always a risk to get close to someone. Pain happens. Doesn't mean it's not worth it, though.

>Go in?
Might as well. I think you'd be better off standing strong than ducking out, especially after Chevre's reaction.

go in and have her be nearby but not visible, and tell dad what's up.

>>469054
Alright, so the choice is between going back in and getting yelled at by your dad, possibly making a scene by yelling back and/or kicking him in the nuts. Or you can ditch the place, leaving Artemis and A1 in there.

Let's get your friends out, at least.

Nah, I think we should salvage whats left of the party. After all you still have Art and A1 somehow being social, we should milk that for all it's worth.

Leave the party with Maggie.

1/3 Saisai 2012/11/09(Fri)00:57 No. 469958 ID: a68e3e
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"I'm done here but I wanna get my friends first."

>"Good choice."

Saisai steps back into the party. Immediately everyone stares at her, some glaring. Her father approaches her and starts shouting about how she's ruined everything he's worked for and how dare she do this after so long.
He starts to rant about disowning her when Saisai grabs Artemis and A1 and just walks out.

>"Saisai! SAISAI GET BACK HERE!"

Saisai responds and continues walking.

Saisai 2012/11/09(Fri)01:10 No. 469967 ID: a68e3e
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Saisai hands Artemis Morgan's cake and tells him to go and give it to her. She walks with A1 back into the castle, making small talk as they go through it's stone corridors.
She says goodbye to her friend and goes into her room.

>Yuyu: "Saisai.. You ok?"

"Not now Yuyu. I'm very tired and it's been a hectic day for me."

>"Ok. Just letin you know-"

Guardian Quest 2 Chapter 3 End Saisai 2012/11/09(Fri)01:11 No. 469968 ID: a68e3e
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>"Ain't nothin wrong with crying every once in a while."
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>>469968
Hug Yuyu. Hug the CRAP out of Yuyu.

Guardian Quest 2 Chapter 4 Saisai 2012/11/09(Fri)01:36 No. 469978 ID: a68e3e
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>"Here is our target! We know nothing about him except that he is allegedly the one who rules the entire chunk of land known as The Shadow. It is nearing the end of the month so our mission today is to go to that land and try and discreetly gather any information on him. DISCREET. Secrecy is key here. Now I should warn you that a few knights 'have' been hurt on missions in The Shadow so if you guys want to opt out I totally understand that I'm legally obligated to let you not go on this mission. If you do choose to go you'll have to do so without any real armor cause that's like the number one sign that you're a knight. And you may have to go alone. But the rewards are great! Even information on where he is is valuable. I myself will be going."

You'd better not go, girl. If you die I'm gone forever.

>Artemis: "I'll go."

>A1: "Negative. I will not participate in this mission."

>"Not a problem A1, it's cool. Saisai?"

>>469978
"Ugh, I can't let Art go alone, and I guess I'm the best equipped to not look like a knight. Fine, I guess I'm in."

>>469981
Pretty much what this guy said. We ARE the best equipped to go on this mission, what with the ears and all making us not look like a knight.

She said people've been hurt, not that they've been killed. Plus, if you're willing to help, this mission could be an in-and-out job. You've already shown there's not many people better at subtle information-gathering.

Yeah, that's right, you can just go in 'disguise', which means letting your ears go free and maybe making sure nobody can recognize you otherwise. Change your hairstyle maybe? Wear different clothes?

he lives in a place called The Shadow. and you have the soul of the Shadow Dragon. aka, the queen of the shadows.

Ask what we know about the Shadow. Is it literally full of shadows, or is it just incredibly sketchy?

>>469978
His name is Amon, and he is part of the anti-bender revolution. :3

Yeah, A1's not really good to go without armor. Luckily, you can swing your fighting style to work with or without armor, SaiSai. You should go, and pose as a civilian. I don't know about this crazy showing your ears and using your tigerfolk-ness as a 'disguise' idea some of the other guardians are throwing around, though. Seems a bad idea to me.

Saisai 2012/11/09(Fri)21:24 No. 470274 ID: a68e3e
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I'd be more than willing to help if it means my host doesn't die.

"I'll go. If anyone can blend in and not look like a knight it's me. Do you know anything about the place?"

>"That Shadow? It's... Not a nice place. Do you know the Knight Janet?"

"Yeah."

>"She was part of the last mission there and during it she had been splashed with a rather devious acid. It ate away a good chunk of her face and left her blinded in her left eye. They dislike questions and being told what to do. Not only that but their leader is in fact quite powerful. The people there tend to deal in all sorts of crime. It's really not a nice place. And because of that I've been given access to two very nice artifacts to help you. The first is a mask that has been enchanted by the king himself with Silver Tongue. It'll help you talk to people better if they can see the mask. It can be wrapped around your waist if you don't want it to be on your face. The next one is the Shroud of Shadow. This item can completely conceal your face so no one can recognize you and, just once, allows you to turn invisible. You each can get one and since Saisai is the oldest she gets to pick first. Which one will it be?"

>>470274
We get the shroud.

Art gets the mask. Because let's be honest here, without it he'd get himself killed.

>>470278
Yeah, sounds reasonable. You already got us to help you talk better.

If the shroud magically gives you a false face, plan go-in-as-a-tigerfolk isn't such a crazy disguise at all.

Your concern pragmatism is truly touching.

But yeah, don't worry, we're not interested in letting anything happen to her either. We'll keep you alive until we can get you re-draco-fied.

Don't worry Ombra. Getting you out is our endgame too.

Uh, I didn't think Artemis had trouble talking to people; he just annoyed Saisai when he did it. Even with our help, Saisai has issues talking to people at all... I think you guys are remembering too much of the other timeline's version of him.

Plus, Artemis has no way to easily disguise himself as, for instance, a member of a completely different species. He should have the shroud.

>>470375
Saisai has us to help with some of the social things. Artemis is known to be annoying. People from The Shadow are known to punch annoying people. Artemis gets the mask.

>>470422
He's known to be annoying to SaiSai, who finds most people annoying. She isn't a very good data point.

How about a compromise? SaiSai can ask Artemis outright if he's good with people normally.

Saisai 2012/11/11(Sun)01:13 No. 470619 ID: a68e3e
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"I'm not sure. Artemis do you think you could talk to them and not get killed?"

>"Uh.. Probably not? You're probably better at people than me."

"Alright. I'll get the Shroud."

>Maggie: "Alright. Artemis I'm sending Captain Kain to meet you at your room to give you some good street clothing. Run along and get your garb."

>"Right."

Artemis leaves the meeting room. A1 excuses herself and steps out. Maggie turns to Saisai.

>"Alright, let's get you in these street clothes!"

"W-what?"

>"Come on, this outfit is complicated as hell and you need to get ready ASAP."

"But.."

After much struggling Saisai is in her new outfit.

There was more touching in there than was needed in my opinion.

>"Perfect. So you gonna do this solo or have Artemis in tow? Both have their advantages. Also you might wanna speak to some of the older knights and try and learn what you can about the place before you go. They might have more advice than I do."

sure, who's closest?

>>470619
Jeez, now you look like one of those red claw tigerfolk guys. I say go along with Artemis. It'll give you a chance to get to know him even better, which gives us a chance to get at his +Mana sooner.

Also let's go chat with Janet about the Shadow, since she seemed to have some knowledge about it.

...she was saying how all men are the same, so she doesn't like men... and she felt up SaiSai a little... She must be into girls.

We'll take versatility, strength in numbers and power of friendship and all that jazz over the stealth or evasion bonuses of going in alone, thanks. Go seek out that advice while you're at it.

So... how does this shroud work? Is the identity concealment bit magic, or is it just that she's wearing a piece of cloth that happens to partially obscure her face?

Well, uh, we won't be begrudge her that, I suppose. At least if she doesn't take it someplace creepier than that.

>>470619
Damn, girl! You lookin' snazzy!

>>470653
I'm pretty sure it's magic.

Saisai 2012/11/12(Mon)21:15 No. 471295 ID: a68e3e
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"I'll probably end up going with Artemis. Hey so.. This thing is magic right?"

>"Mmhmm. So long as you wear it only people who you want to know will be aware of who you are."

"Ok just making sure it wasn't just a normal hood."

>"I'm going to go and take care of my part of the mission. Good luck Saisai."

"Thank you captain."

Maggie leaves the room. Saisai follows behind and goes to look for Janet. It doesn't take her long to find the girl. She waves at Saisai as she moves closer.

>"Hey."

"Hi Janet."

>"What's up?"

"Well I'm going to The Shadow soon."

>"..."

"And I was wondering if you could give me any advice."

>"Don't go. That's the best advice I can give."

"Don't go? I know you got hurt but the captain gave me this mission. I can't ignore it."

>"Your funeral then."

"Come on, you gotta have some other advice other than -don't go-."

>"That is it. I suppose it would also help to mention that you should try your best to keep your head down. Other than that I have nothing more to say about the place."

She seems pretty serious about staying silent. Maybe I -should- have gotten the mask.

People don't like to talk about things that caused them pain.

Lets see if we can find an older knight who went to the shadow without a traumatic injury than.

"so you wont tell me who hurt you so i can kick their ass?"

>>471295
Give her a hug.
No, seriously. Physical contact is like a damned drug for reducing suffering.

>>471370
Hugs! Also thank her for the advice anyway.

Don't hug her, you barely know each other. No way to gauge her reaction, and she's not inclined to react favourably due to lack of association.

Thank her and assure her you'll be careful, a pat on the shoulder at most.

GP:100 Saisai 2012/11/14(Wed)06:57 No. 471653 ID: a68e3e
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Why do you guys want me to hug everything? I barely know the girl.

"Well thanks for the help. I'll see you later."

As Saisai walks away she's stopped by Janet grabbing her arm

>"Saisai.. Don't go to The Shadow. There's something there. Something that looks like a human, but isn't one. Not on the inside at least. It exists only to hurt people and if you go there you'll be hurt too. Please don't go."

Tell her that if you don't go, Artemis will likely be alone there, as Captain implied she would be going solo.

>>471653
"If I stayed then Artemis would go alone. There's nothing it could to me do that'd be worse than abandoning my team.
He's the one you have to convince."

Thanks for your concern, but if it's as bad as all that, then someone has to try.

>Why do you guys want me to hug everything?
Probably a combination of our desire to help and comfort people, our insubstantial nature (voices got no arms to hug with!), and a diminished respect for personal boundaries (it's kinda hard when you live in other people's heads).

Does this thing look like a specific human?

>>471659

we have no arms yet must hug

Saisai 2012/11/14(Wed)18:46 No. 471804 ID: a68e3e
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"Artemis is going. Without me I'm sure he'd fall flat on his face two steps into the place. I have to go."

She doesn't let go of Saisai's arm.

>"Then convince him to not go too. Let the captains take care of this one. Please."

"so you want the captains to stick their necks out for everyone rather then yourself?"

Hrm. She certainly is insistent. Tell her you'll see what you can do.

>>471804
Someone is going to go, if we refuse then others will be sent. I don't think captains would fare much better. I think we can do it, or at least survive the attempt. If you want to help our chances then tell us everything you can.

Saisai 2012/11/15(Thu)22:17 No. 472087 ID: a68e3e
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"Someone has to go and if I don't someone else will. I'll be fine Janet."

>"... Fine."

Janets leaves Saisai by herself. Saisai just sighs and goes off to look for Artemis. When she catches up she can barely recognize him.

"Nice getup."

>"You're looking pretty snazzy yourself."

"Thanks."

>"The captain said her and a few other captains will be checking out one area of The Shadow so we have a few to choose from. There's the Residential area which has plenty of.. Well can't really call them an average citizen since they still live in the shadow but they're mostly normal. There's the spot where the thieves guild is rumored to be located. Finally there's this place right here. It's rumored that if the man we're looking for were to be anywhere he would be here. But it's pretty dangerous there. That's where Janet was attacked. So we have a choice between high risk/low risk, high reward/low reward."

Whichever you pick I can help with. Just summon me and I'll do some spy work. That means you can only control either me or Saisai though. So you gonna summon me? Better if I get killed in those high risk areas since I'll just poof back to my host.

well the whole point of this is to find info not start fights. so the residential area.

Lets do Ombra's idea. nobody better to collect info than an invisible lady. Have her do the dangerous area, Saisai can follow Art around in the residential area.

>>472087
Wait a second, it's called the shadow, Ombra is the dragon of the same, right, then...

The residential area and we probably should visit the I shop and Morgan.
We need to be prepared.

Saisai 2012/11/18(Sun)18:20 No. 472813 ID: a68e3e
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Wait, you guys are planning on summoning Ombra?
No. Do not do that.
I don't want that dragon going around. That's like.. The exact opposite of subtle.
I can do the mission on my own.

No you will not. You're getting my help whether you like it or not.

I will go to the Shop though. I might need some supplies.

"We'll go to the residential district I guess. But first let's see what the I-Shop has."

The two of them make their way to the shop right across from Morgan's. The owner smiles once they enter.

>"Welcome. What can I get you?"

...this guy can sell you anything, right?

Let's ask what the location of our target would cost. It's probably prohibitively expensive, but it doesn't hurt to try.

That's right, she is. When the time comes, we'll just summon you, without announcing it to her. SaiSai can't stop us from using a guardian ability if she doesn't know we're doing it.

ask what the thing on the desk is, as well as if he has something that would help in dealing with The Shadow.

Ask him about the sonic quill, even though we can't afford it. Also, ask if he's got any sales going on right now.

What stuff do we have right now, and how much gold do we have? Since we're going unarmored, maybe we can get like, a protective ring or something?

Lets go through the list does he have an item that can...
let you see through walls,
teleport short distances,
sense danger,
climb up walls and stick to the ceiling,
turn invisible,
or any other stealth related items.

Also see if he knows anything about people being guide by mysterious voices or such.

Oh, ask what that mask is, too.

Saisai 2012/11/19(Mon)13:29 No. 473044 ID: a68e3e
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Actually I already have an invisibility potion. Got it along with one for speed and stamina. Also I only have G120 left though.

"A Sonic Quill? What's that do?"

>"A tool for the more pacifist at heart. Very good at opening things."

"Huh.. Bit over my budget though. Hey, do you sell information?"

>"I do."

"How much would it cost to find out information about the man who runs The Shadow."

The owner laughs

>"More than you could ever afford."

"Figured. What does that little figure on your desk do?"

>"It curses those who ask too many questions and don't buy things."

"... Do you have any stealth related items? Or anything that could help me not die a horrible death in The Shadow."

>"I have many items that can do that. Give me a price to work with here."

"G100."

>"A bit low.. Let me see..." He goes off for a moment then returns with a ring. "This ring should shield you from any form of attack as though you were in heavy armor once. It'll only activate if the attack would cause serious harm and once the charge is used up it can be refilled using magic. I also have a Ring of Soft Step which.. Does exactly that. Muffles sounds you make while wearing it somewhat. And this ring would allow you to sense whenever someone is coming at you from behind with any sort of malicious intent. Each of them cost G100. Would you like to buy one?"

Get the anti-backstab one. So long as you can see your enemy, you'll have methods of dealing with the threat.

>>473044
Honestly, they all seem about equally useful. I think the soft step ring would be the best in this case, since your combat abilities are not lacking in particular, and your hearing is pretty good.

The Ring of Soft Step would help muffle our footsteps if we want to follow someone, or sneak around. It's just the one thing that if the ground is the wrong material, no amount of effort can make your steps quiet, but magic can.

Oh, I also just realized, it isn't just for footsteps, it could help quiet our breathing, or drawing a weapon.

ring of anti- attack.

Get the Ring of Soft Step. It should keep you from being caught off guard like you were last time.
Also ask him if he knows anything about magical sentient artifacts.

>>473047
Yeah, avoiding trouble seems more useful than magic armor.

Especially since we know these guys use unconventional attacks. Having magic heavy armor won't necessarily help if they throw acid at you.

>>473055
yes it will, it is heavy armor made out of pure magical power. he said ANY form of attack. this guy is nothing if not honest

>>473056
Eh, actually, "as though you were wearing heavy armor" seems to imply that it only protects against what normal armor would. The advantage seems to be convenience.

By any malicious intent, does that mean any malicious intent, including things like thieves, spies, or shady used boat salesmen? And if so, does it tell you what sort of malice or how much?

>>473059
I think it's limited to the "LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU" kind.

Saisai 2012/11/19(Mon)20:42 No. 473124 ID: a68e3e
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"Would the armor ring protect me from like acid? Also does the warning ring just like alert me in general or does it give specifics?"

>"The armor ring would protect you from acid but be warned that even a drop would use it up if the acid were strong enough and the warning ring would just give you a strong feeling that something bad is going to happen from behind you."

"And does the soft step muffle any sounds or just walking?"

>"Any and all while being worn. It takes a while for it to run out of power while being used too. You have 24 hours of continuous use before it runs out. Be warned though, it only works when worn on your finger."

"I think I'll take that one then."

>"A wise choice."

Saisai pays G100 leaving her with G20.

"One last question, do you know about sentient magic items?"

>"Hehehehe... I think you know more than I on that, miss. Have a nice day."

He says it in such a way to indicate that their business is done. Saisai leaves the store and with Artemis in tow, she makes her way to The Shadow. True to it's name a dark mist seems to hang over the land. The streets are mostly empty save for the odd piece of litter.

>"What do we do?"

"... To be perfectly honest I'm not sure. I'm used to more fighting than anything else."

>I'm used to more fighting than anything else
Lucky you! We're more used to talking to things, learning, and figuring things out than fighting.

First things first, I think you're being watched. There's someone on the rooftop above Artemis' side of the alley. She appears to be armed.

I'm not sure if someone just watching you warrants it, but a gravity spell is a quick and easy way to disable someone stupid enough to hang out on a slanted surface above you.

I see a shadowy figure up on the rooftop, but at this point it is probably just a sentry rather than someone after you specifically. Attacking them would attract too much attention at this point.

(Next time we should really get the ring of not-backstabbed, for situations like this among many others.)

Alrighty, head toward the residential District and see if that rooftop person follows you. Try not to draw attention to yourself.

First thing's first: You need to be inconspicuous. Around here, that apparently means not hanging around in the streets. Locate an inn, get a room, get out of the streets. You're already being watched. Pretend to ignore the one watching you, we'll keep an eye on him if we can.

Saisai 2012/11/22(Thu)17:11 No. 473797 ID: a68e3e
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Don't want to attack whoever's watching me just yet..

"Artemis let's get a room."

>"What?"

"We can't stay in the streets, let's go."

>"Ok."

Saisai leads Artemis into a building that's helpfully marked as an Inn. An old lady manages to counter. She smiles at the two of them

>"Welcome to the Little Shadow. We got food for the hungry and beds for the weary."

"Hi. How much is a room here."

>"Only G30 for the night. Best rates around."

"How much is it just to rest?"

>"We can rent you it for a few hours for only G15. I'll come up and knock when your time is done." She eyes the two of them. "Also we stock some.. Necessities if you wish to buy them later."

"?? Thanks."

[i]Saisai pays G15 leaving her with G5 and is led by the old lady to her room. The old lady gives a small bow and leaves the two of them alone.[//i]

Saisai 2012/11/22(Thu)17:13 No. 473798 ID: a68e3e
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Saisai sits down on the bed as Artemis examines the room

Well now what?
If I'm stuck in this room I can't really go out and gather information.
And if I leave I might be followed or something.

Just let me be summoned you silly little girl. I have like a billions times more stealth powers than you do!.

>>473797
She thought you two were going to fuck.

Anyways, go ahead and relax.

>>473798
Make sure nobody is listening at the door, and speak in hushed tones if you talk about your mission.

You should talk it over with Art, and figure out a plan. You need ideas on how to inconspicuously gather info, without people getting too suspicious. Safety is the number one concern, followed by success.

[Summon Ombra] Lets use this time well. Hopefully we can get a lead that Saisai and Art can follow up on. Getting started is going to be their biggest issue, but I feel if they get a lead, they will be able to handle it.

>"Artemis let's get a room."
...you could have worded that better.

>>473797
Who was that person peeking around the corner in the background there?

Let's get to work then. Try not to let Art see you. Maybe we should start with our rooftop spy?

[Summon Ombra]

>>473798
Well first off you need to tell Artemis that we're being followed.
Next you set up a way of secretly communicating with Artemis because you're being watched.
Then you need to gather information about the criminal underground around here and try to find somebody that has connections to the Shadow.

Do you have any paper? You and Art could write messages to one another to keep from being overheard. Summon Ombra

>>473806
I think that's a dark elf.

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I guess passing notes can work. I have a pencil and pa-
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"MWAHAHA! I AM FREE ONCE MO-"

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>"Fire!"

"OASJFKSADJDKA!!!!"

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>"Is that Ombra!?"

>"Ombra? The shadow dragon? What's she doing here!?"

>"It's... Complicated!"

>"Should I kill her?"

>"No no don't kill her! She's our friend! I think."

>"I think I already killed her.."