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603095 No. 603095 ID: 9f37d6

Nan folds the newspaper back up.
It's heavily burnt and otherwise illegible.
Expand all images
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No. 603100 ID: 07a835

>>603095
Is that all that was left for you? If so, it's time to give Anderson his letter.
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No. 603102 ID: f1c8a5

Check what everyone else is doing. Have they observed anything else?
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No. 603104 ID: d3be40

Why are they staring at you like that?

Uh oh.

Nan, please do NOT look around until you have dashed over to Pablo and Kim. Tell Anderson to hold his gun in his pocket, but not point the gun unless whatever is behind you is bearing its fangs. Grab any other books and supplies you can scavenge, and get out of the Lounge!
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No. 603109 ID: 9f37d6
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603109

Sensing sudden danger, Nan darts over to the group and checks behind her.
But there's nothing where she was standing. Just the fire.
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No. 603115 ID: 9f37d6
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603115

Nan reads the final note at the very bottom.
It's made out in the same handwriting as the first.
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No. 603117 ID: 07a835

>>603115
AUGH flail around and scream for help!
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No. 603120 ID: dbd097

>"HALP PLS !!!"
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No. 603122 ID: a19cd5

>Nan: Stop hallucinating
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No. 603123 ID: bf857e

Why is Pablo just standing there!? Also PUNCH THE PILGRIM IN HIS SKELETON FACE
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No. 603124 ID: d3be40

Oops. Sorry about that.

Flirt seductively and PUNCH HIM IN THE FACE!
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No. 603125 ID: ca118c

FLASHLIGHT
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No. 603126 ID: 0bc138

Flash light time!

also say "Lorenzo" and try to talk to him/it.
I think that's the Pilgrim and I'm not sure if we've tried using it's former name against it, but it might help.
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No. 603131 ID: d3be40

>>603117
I
>>603120
think
>>603122
we
>>603123
have
>>603124
a
>>603125
plan.
>>603126

Nan, scream at Pablo to stop angsting about his dead wife and START HELPING. Then plead with the Pilgrim, call him Lorenzo and put up a "I know you're in there somewhere" fight. If that doesn't work, stun him with the flashlight, and then whack his skull with it. Then get up and run away screaming for help.
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No. 603137 ID: 928b98

Flash the flashlight at him?
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No. 603153 ID: 4aba40

>>603131
Solid plan, but I'd add that we make sure to dodge SCARY KNIFE
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No. 603156 ID: a6eb72

Not sure how much effect punching a skeleton would have. Last time he just shrugged the injury and kept coming for us.
Scream for help, avoid SCARY KNIFE as much as possible, definitely try the whole "wake up Lorenzo" thing. If all else fails, it's flashlight time; don't use it as a melee weapon though, you could break it. Then we would be royally screwed.
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No. 603158 ID: 1fbb52

>>603156
If it's a maglite, we'd be good. You think cops carry those around for any other purpose than beating the shit out of hoodlums?
But yeah definitely try not to get SCARY KNIFE'd.
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No. 603159 ID: 898d35

Woah, crap. Uh. Can't believe we missed that.
Talking to the Pilgrim can wait until we'Re out of immediate danger. Dodge scary knife and kick and scream and whack with flashlight until the fucker stops or somebody helps you.
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No. 603176 ID: 534cc4

Well...don't call out for help actually, focus on talking the pilgrim down while trying to kick him off or roll away.

(Pablo you dick you didn't even move.)
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No. 603178 ID: cef479

If he's on top of you and you're on your back, proceed to kick legs up into his bony form (hopefully there's something solid there), lift him and flip him off of you with your amazing goat legs.
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No. 603183 ID: ad627d

>>603115
bustin' makes us feel good
get the flashlight, if shining it doesn't help, use it as a bludgeoning weapon
scream for help
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No. 603191 ID: cb78a5

Wait, where the hell is Kim? The last shots showed everyone but her....
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No. 603199 ID: ca34d0

>>603191

... now that you mention it. Was the Pilgrim that short the last time we saw him? He looked... bigger. Hell, in this last pic he seems shorter than Nan.

And then Kim was the Pilgrim?

/rant over
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No. 603235 ID: c6ec0b

Well hell... see if you can kick it into the furnace

[At least you saved Pablo]
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No. 603312 ID: ccea58

Accept fate, death is inevitable.
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No. 603322 ID: 928b98

Kim probably succumbed to the darkness and turned her into a monster.
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No. 603327 ID: a4941f

scream for help then try to put yourself in a position where The Pilgrim can't stab or strangle you i.e. hold his wrists or somethin'
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No. 603346 ID: dbd097

>Actually make sure this is the Pilgrim first tho? Maybs the light is playing some practical joke on us?
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No. 603362 ID: 01fba9

Nan, you have the worst luck. Why does every damn religious person in this book want you dead? It's not like you look like the devil... Oh wait... Fuck!

See if it responds to "Lorenzo". If it isn't him at least the random name might distract whoever or whatever it is. Also, struggle and yell out for help; get them to throw a book at it or something. The adrenaline might at least increase your chances of not dying.
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No. 603368 ID: 9f37d6
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603368

IT'S OVER, NAN.
YOU WON'T ESCAPE ME THIS TIME.
NOW DIE, AND RELEASE ME.

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No. 603369 ID: a19cd5

"Nah. Don't wanna."
Do an ACTION ROLL out of harm's way, wonder why everyone is doing fuck-all.
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No. 603374 ID: 3efed6

you goat headbutt that son of a bitch
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No. 603375 ID: 9f37d6
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603375

In the darkness, a gunshot rings out. Rock shatters somewhere in the room as the errant shot ricochets.
There is much screaming and commotion.

Nan calls out Lorenzo's name, but the blade comes down.
Nan draws up her flashlight. The motion inadvertently blocks the plunging knife, but her hand is badly gouged, and the flashlight is knocked away somewhere into the dark room.
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No. 603376 ID: a19cd5

HEADBUTT IMMEDIATELY, PUT THOSE NUBBY HORNS TO USE RETURNING THE FAVOR
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No. 603381 ID: ad627d

>>603375
as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for thou art with me
thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me
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No. 603384 ID: 233c6e

Grapple the knife hand off and to the side, then headbutt his damn face.
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No. 603386 ID: 07a835

NAN. You forgot you have the pipe! Use it to smack his hand or otherwise lessen the threat of being stabbed!
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No. 603393 ID: 01fba9

"Stay your hand for but a moment pilgrim, and I promise you salvation."
Distract him. Humor him. Get biblical. Get to your feet using your undamaged hand. No weapons will work, but get your lead pipe ready. Fire didn't work against Padre Velasco, but then again, those might not be normal flames.
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No. 603394 ID: 3efed6

wait, what the hell is happening to him. He looks different now
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No. 603397 ID: 0769b3

>>603375
It appears that theres more then one pilgrim as nan isn't receiving any form as assistance from the group, but its apparent that everyone is at least aware of the fighting thats happening. Maybe everyone is haveing their own pilgrim to fight or this is all just in nans head as a illusion/hallucination
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No. 603404 ID: caad34

I doubt there is more than one pilgrim, it had the same wound on it's left eye socket where Nan threw the bar at him.
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No. 603405 ID: 0bc138

Scramble back. Violence won't work, at least not on the level Nan is capable of with what's at hand. But he/it talked and we can work with that.

Ask Lorenzo why Nan needs to die to release him. Using his name is important.

this could trigger several reactions.
1) we might get more clues / answers plus a bit more time.
2) we could get a "we know your in there fight" going, and maybe talk him down.
3) it/he asks who's Lorenzo, and shows we have no idea what's going on, but hay we get a few extra seconds.
4) he keeps attacking. and thats why we still need to back up.
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No. 603419 ID: ca34d0

>>603405

I don't think he wants to talk. Only response to us calling him/it "Lorenzo" was him/it giving no fucks and stabbing us.

It's panic fighting time. Keep closer to him so he has less space to manouver his knife. For the love of God don't try to block it again. And if he's anything like the Padre, I don't think shoving him into the fire will do any good.

One thing we could do in the meantime: tell someone to get the flashlight back and shine a light on the bony bastard.
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No. 603437 ID: 131cbb

Yeah I would STRONGLY advise against talk. We don't have the luxury. Try your best to wrench the knife out of his handwith both your mutilated hoof and the non-mutilated one and yell for someone to pull this fucker off you. Maybe toegther you can toss him out the window/ into the fire.
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No. 603457 ID: c6ec0b

We are hit. The next hit could be fatal. Get the hell away from it.

If you have to go on the offensive try to get behind it and strangle it with its own noose.
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No. 603458 ID: 131cbb

>>603457
>strangle
>A skeleton
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No. 603460 ID: 3a12ef

Guys, what if we're in the wrong here? Wouldn't you want to be released from a hellish undead existence too? Just because he's a murderous skeleton doesn't mean he's evil, necessarily. Let's let Lorenzo kill Nan and see what happens!
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No. 603461 ID: eda9d1

Oh geez.

>the flashlight is knocked away somewhere into the dark room
That's really bad. The flashlight is basically the only weapon she has, though doubt it would have done anything in the first place, seeing how he was unfazed by the light before.

Uhh...the knife looks like it's lodged in her hand. That could be good, maybe it's stuck? Nan could try holding his wrist with her free hand to prevent him from moving it. Hopefully he doesn't have super strength.

>Maybe toegther you can toss him out the window/ into the fire.
I think this is probably the only thing that will work, but given the heavy level of symbolism in this story tossing him into the fire (Hell?) could have terrible consequences. Although it seems like a sacrificial altar, so maybe it'll send him to Heaven? I dunno, I'm not good with symbolism.

>Maybe everyone is haveing their own pilgrim to fight or this is all just in nans head as a illusion/hallucination
>In the darkness, a gunshot rings out. Rock shatters somewhere in the room as the errant shot ricochets. There is much screaming and commotion.
It looks like this might be accurate. The gunshot must have been Anderson, but he doesn't seem to have been aiming at Nan's Pilgrim. I have no idea what the implications of that are, though, and clearly this Pilgrim is still dangerous.
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No. 603466 ID: 534cc4

While trying to talk him down and ask questions using his name, try to kick/headbutt him off. Ask why am I so important to you Lorenzo?
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No. 603476 ID: c47180

I belive that in order for this to become comprehendible we need information because its come to my attention that what we are seeing isn't the truth, the darkness warps what we see and the light illuminates the truth. >NAN: get the knife out of your hand and find the goddamm flashlight
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No. 603513 ID: ad627d

>>603466
>>603410
>>603393
We can't reason with the pilgrim
we have to fight or get away
those are our options
if we can do both at the same time that would be optimal

Maybe swing the pipe to attempt to shatter the vertibre holding the pilgrim's head on it's body
that might stagger the pilgrim to give us the time we need to escape
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No. 603516 ID: 223c09

>>603513
Or the time to toss his undead ass out the window. (I do agree that burning him might have terrible consequences because of the whole 466 died in a fire thing)
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No. 603524 ID: 86e91d

kick it away before it recovers the knife
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No. 603528 ID: 54a9e4

CHRISTIAN SYMBOLISM DIE TO REDEEM LORENZO
>REMEMBER THE 466 GAJILLION
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No. 603545 ID: caad34

I firmly believe that trying to talk the pilgrim down is a fools errand, we tried talking to him before and his responses were vague and dismissive at best. In terms of offensive action, our work seems cut out for us--this thing is strong, armed, and barely alive. Remember, we "maimed" it before by throwing the rebar sword and it barely flinched. Right now we need to take our current position into account, we seemed to be pinned down with our back to the ground which gives us some pretty strong leverage to put all our strength into a double leg push/kick to create the maximum distance (hopefully it doesn't weigh much so it can be sent flying). Once thats executed we need to play evasive: use our time to increase the gap between us and this eldritch abomination. If we were lucky the knife was dropped by it or still in Nan's hand maybe only it's weapon may effect it but don't even bother until you find the flashlight, roused the others and find out where Kim is. DO NOT TALK TO IT, DO NOT STAY STILL, AND DO NOT RE-ENGAGE unless every other option has been spent! To be honest I really just hope by milking our time we might allow some kind of Dues Ex Machina or opportunistic intervention by Santiago. (Sorry for the length)
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No. 603546 ID: ca34d0

>>603545
Agreed. Though some good ol' goat asskicking would be nice. Adrenaline can do some incredible things to a person, even without a MANLY PHYSIQUE to back it up.

If we eventually disengage, then remove skull and try reasoning. If it doesn't work, I'd say go for the torch; if he can shrug off injuries like the Padre does, throwing him outside the window won't end him permanently.

Also, killing things just isn't Nan's way.
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No. 603557 ID: c6ec0b

I changed my mind.
The note said remember the pilgrim 141620044923.gif
What if it wasn't a warning
Maybe all we have to do is get to the furnace.
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No. 603563 ID: 01fba9

Run towards the opening of the cave. Try to trick him into running off the edge or something. Also, strike a dramatic pose if the storm picks up.
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No. 603566 ID: a5307b

Thunder: Roar
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No. 603570 ID: 0f2a62

>>603476
It might be bad to take the knife out, with blood loss and all. I think it's best to leave it in until we can get medical attention.
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No. 603616 ID: a4941f

*Headbutt*
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No. 603624 ID: 910333

>>603375
Is it just me, or does the pilgrim have a really tiny arm?
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No. 603625 ID: ccea58

>>603624
Yeah i have no idea what's going on there.
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No. 603633 ID: 915ea0

>>603624
I think you guys are talking about the end of the rope hanging around his neck. That's not a Scary Movie 2 strong hand.
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No. 603679 ID: c247da

>Kick the pilgrim in the stomach, then RUN
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No. 603700 ID: 0d764a

>>603624
Not only is he a skeleton, he's a T. Rex skeleton
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No. 603742 ID: 8ba87e

>>603375

Scream.
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No. 603744 ID: fe6f71

DO A BARREL ROLL! DO NOT ATTACK DIRECTLY!!!
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No. 603748 ID: fe6f71

Also do not try and kill the pilgrim because so far stuff like that doesn't work on him and only makes things worse. Plus, the light may be tricking you and you don't want to kill a friend by mistake. So, get to the flashlight!
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No. 603750 ID: 223c09

>>603748
Good point.
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No. 603758 ID: ca34d0

>>603748

He's stabbing us, and has shown no interest in talking to us. I don't think he's a friend. I agree on non-lethal + flashlight though.
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No. 603759 ID: caad34

Create distance first, as far as Nan is concerned her wound is real meaning the Pilgrim can cause real damage. I'd hate to get stabbed the moment we grab the flashlight or reach the furnace.
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No. 603790 ID: 9f37d6
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603790

Nan reels back and headbutts the horrific figure before her, but the skeleton's hard, sharp skull resists the blow.
Nan only manages to daze herself.
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No. 603797 ID: caad34

DAMMIT! KICK!!! Use your legs and back!!!Push against the floor!!!SURVIVE!!!
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No. 603800 ID: 07a835

You should probably try to grapple and hold him still so Anderson can properly shoot him.
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No. 603801 ID: ac5224

>>603790
If the skull is connected to the spine without any skin or flesh holding it in place, then you might be able to pull his head straight off of his body.
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No. 603808 ID: caad34

Okay, now I'm starting to feel like I'm spamming. This THING is MUCH stronger than Nan--grappling should be a no-go. As for waiting for Anderson to shoot it, do you really want to leave this death-struggle to chance? Even if he actually shoots it--IT took a rebar to the eye socket! And TORE it out! Any injury would be superficial at best!
No trying to manhandle it! No depending on unreliable factors! Focus on getting it OFF you!
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No. 603809 ID: d52967

At this point we're reasonably sure that skull is just a helmet of sorts. Pulling it off is likely to fail, and wouldn't be very productive in terms of keeping us alive. At the moment, a solid kick using the ground as leverage is what we need, keeping our arms up to take hits instead of our chest. If we can just get him off of us, our numbers might be able to overpower him.
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No. 603812 ID: ca118c

USE THE FUCKING PENDANT THE FATHER (?) GAVE TO YOU ON YOUR FLASHBACK
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No. 603815 ID: fe6f71

Try to keep his weapons from stabbing you. the knife's in your hand, so keep it there for now so he can't stab you anywhere else. I would suggest trying to overpower him to get him off of you, but I don't see how you'll be able to do that. For now your only hope is the flashlight. Use one hand to wrestle with the knife, and the other to scout the floor near you for the flashlight.
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No. 603828 ID: dbd097

>Get that bitch offa you and RUN
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No. 603831 ID: a256f8

>>603808
This.

We can't expect anderson to get a good shot if we are grappling with it in a dark room. Get the damn thing off first.
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No. 603842 ID: a4941f

It seems we're in quite the pickle, if Nan could come from her dazed state, try to put both feet on the Pilgrim's chest/stomach and give a full-fledged push off of her
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No. 603843 ID: ad627d

We must struggle for our lives!

This hand of ours glows with an awesome power! Its burning grip TELLS ME TO DEFEAT YOU! TAKE THIS! My love, my anger, and ALL MY SORROW! SHINING PIPE!
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No. 603859 ID: b7e22b

shit this is bad... try using your legs to shove him off and improvise
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No. 603862 ID: 86e91d

it's a fucking skellington with no internal organs, what did you people expect
might as well try to break its neck or shove it away
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No. 603909 ID: bcf8c4

Either shove him away, kick him away, or throw him away. Disengage at all costs!
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No. 603914 ID: a2b630

The flashlight -

Nan! Nan, I know you're dazed, I know you're dizzy and rushed in adrenaline, and confused, but you have to listen to me!

You have to get the Pilgrim, or Lorenzo, or whoever he truly is, off of you fast, for this to work. The others have recommended kicking him off, But I'd use your momentum to try to roll, first, that way you don't just kick him backwards - - but importantly, roll in the direction away from the flashlight, and kick him off there!

Then go for your flashlight! The Flashlight took care of the Beast last time you used it with the group, but the others aren't going to help you. They're distracted, too. Get the flashlight and shine it right on him!

Whether it stirs a flashback or merely dizzies him, you then have to use that chance for two things. You have the options of either taking the others and running, or shoving him into the fire.

Taking the others and running, in my opinion, would be counter-productive. Someone knew you'd get there. Someone wanted you there. And they wanted you there for a reason. You can't be chased away now!

Don't let your trials be in vain! Don't abandon your chance at salvation! Kick him off and go for the flashlight!
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No. 603949 ID: d3be40

WHY does Pilgrim keep saying Nan needs to die to release him?! Nan, you need to figure this out while you're fighting him, the right words might stun Pilgrim for a few seconds.

Try confusing him while you kick him off, scream "I AM NOT ANASAZI!" or something.

>>603914
Roll onto your back while grappling Pilgrim with your right hand, and while on the ground kick him off and above your head to use the momentum from the fall to throw him.

And grab the knife stuck in your hand while you're doing this, if you can!

Kim might be dead. If this is an attempt from the Hotel to make the survivors accidentally friendly-fire themselves to death while thinking that they are fighting monsters, it's working.
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No. 603962 ID: 07a835

...I'm guessing the necklace isn't working?
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No. 603972 ID: f1beae

>>603790
Nan: Fucking book it.
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No. 603999 ID: ca118c

Don't try to fight it just try to escape
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No. 604006 ID: 557bac

Please stop posting non-quest images in quests. Reaction images and macros are not allowed in /quest/ threads. Unless you are the author or are modifying a quest image to point something out, image posts will be deleted and poster banned.
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No. 604024 ID: 01fba9

Stumble away from him. Step into the light. Lead him to where Anderson can get a decent shot at him with his REVOLVER. Also, take out your LEAD PIPE. Use it if he tries to stab you again. If your BADLY GOUGED HAND is becoming an issue, just grit your teeth against the pain. That's the least of your worries right now.
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No. 604031 ID: ed388d

Hes a fucking skeleton tear of his skull with beserker rage.
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No. 604099 ID: 2073cc

Doubt you'll take this suggestion seriously, but I mean it as a stun tactic. Knee the pilgrim in the groin. When you're done dazing.
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No. 604102 ID: 9f37d6
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604102

Nan is overwhelmed, and now half-dazed. She struggles to focus.
The monstrous figure rears back for another strike, and Nan kicks with both legs. It doesn't seem to do any damage, but it knocks the figure off balance for just a moment, giving her a chance to escape.
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No. 604103 ID: 9f37d6
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604103

Nan staggers to her feet in a hurry.
Pablo has grabbed the horrible figure from behind, and struggles to keep it restrained, but it does not seem this effort will hold long.
Anderson appears to be badly wounded, and Nan can see him clutching at his chest and arm.

The figure thrashes and waves its knife.
Nan calls out "Lorenzo". She demands she is not Anasazi.

NO MORE WORDS.
I HAVE WAITED TOO LONG.
NOW, YOU DIE.

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No. 604104 ID: eba6db

Don't be afraid.
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No. 604105 ID: c6ec0b

Yell for Pueblo to let go and throw the lead pipe.Hopefully that will let Pueblo not get the SCARY KNIFE to the face.

Then run like hell. Yell and draw Mr bones away from the others.
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No. 604106 ID: 07a835

>>604103
Grab a book and block his incoming stab with it. The knife should get stuck in the book, effectively disarming him.
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No. 604109 ID: 915ea0

>>604103
Where is Kim? How did Anderson get hurt?

I wonder, if Nan books it back down through the hotel into the furnace, will the Pilgrim abandon attacking the others and follow her? The note seemed to imply some connection between the Pilgrim and the furnace...
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No. 604111 ID: ce276f

>>604103
grab a few books and start chunking them at him while you get away as fast as you can.
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No. 604114 ID: b505a9

Guys, we can't just run now. Pablo and Anderson need our help. If we run now and they miraculously survive, they will never trust Nan again.
So I second the book plan.
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No. 604115 ID: 95a470

>Where is Kim?
...after disarming him attempt to remove the skull.
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No. 604116 ID: fe6f71

FLASHLIGHT. NOW! also get the lead pipe out just in case that doesn't work. If the flashlight doesn't work, throw him into the pit by diving at him. You might get singed but at least he'll be dealt with.
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No. 604117 ID: 66a932

Try to push him towards the fire.
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No. 604118 ID: 3708a8

Ask Lorenzo to throw you a bone and not murder you
Seems like Nan's pretty boned
I didn't think Lorenzo had the stomach for this sort of thing
Tell Lorenzo you were just ribbing him when you said you weren't Anasazi
Agree to let him kill you if he answers some questions first
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No. 604119 ID: 5f4e50

>>604117
No. No no no no no. If he's like the Padre, it's useless. If he's a skeleton, it's useless. If it is an EVIL BONFIRE OF HUMAN SACRIFICE, he might get empowered by it or something like that.

Shine a light on him. Watch out for whatever hurt Anderson though.
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No. 604120 ID: 86e91d

If we flashlight our way out, Anderson and Pablo will be on their own. That is, if the light works in the first place.

I say, get the lead pipe and land a good hit on its neck. If everything fails, flashlight.
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No. 604121 ID: ad627d

We don't have time to search around the dark room for the flashlight.
We have no idea where it is.

Tell the others you're sorry and you're going to book it to the furnace, since it's the only clue you have.
Ask them to try to hold the pilgrim as long as possible.
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No. 604122 ID: 4b1ee9

Ok Nan, think. We cant KILL the Pilgrim, but we CAN hurt it. Grab your lead pipe, yell at Pablo and tell him to hold him a little longer.
THEN BUST THAT FUCKERS RIGHT KNEE WIDE OPEN!
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No. 604124 ID: ca34d0

>>604120
>>604122
With a maimed hand? I don't think we could do any significant damage to him before he gets out of Pablo's grip and stomps our fluffy goat ass.

Also once again: fire doesn't seem to hurt the Hotel's creatures. Why should this bonfire be any different?
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No. 604125 ID: 35909f

>>604115
...Huh. And Nan didn't see any other survivors the first time the Pilgrim appeared... Could it be possessing people, somehow? People have already speculated that Kim turned into the Pilgrim here - it's shorter than it was last time, and is standing exactly where Kim was. There's definitely something suspicious about this.

We need to know more. Nan needs to get the flashlight or, failing that, try to remove the skull (though I'm not sure how that would work and could easily just get her killed...).

(Also why is he holding the knife in his right hand now? It was in his left here: >>603368)
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No. 604131 ID: 928b98

KICK HIM INTO THE FIRE
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No. 604138 ID: 43f7a4

>>604125
That would make some sense, as they mentioned earlier that the spirits were reliving their past through them. The pilgrim could be using that to possess one of them.
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No. 604149 ID: a2b630

Now's your chance! I take back my statement of wanting to kick him into the fire, if Pablo is holding him back, you don't want to kick him in, too - -

Use the flashlight! Get it, turn it on, and shine it upon him! You have to! It's worth the shot!

Use the flashlight! Before it's too late!
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No. 604235 ID: eba6db

Don't be a pussy! Stand your ground! Use the LEAD PIPE or... no, the FLASHLIGHT! It'll blind him and then he won't be carving anyone in that state! SHOW HIM THE LIGHT! And hurry! You're bleeding, Anderson's bleeding worse, Kim is fucking GONE, and Pablo's probably about to be carved something FIERCE if you don't do something!
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No. 604247 ID: f1beae

>>604103
Nan. SHIELD. NOW. Grab anything you think will block his attacks and protect yourself.
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No. 604274 ID: ca118c

Mega-evolve and hope for a critical hit
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No. 604280 ID: eba6db

Where the hell is Kim? Some of you guys seem to think that this freak is actually Kim. Try calling out for her. If the real Kim shows up we can confirm that it isn't her. Also, if you can, try to knock the DAGGER-LIKE OBJECT out of its hand using the LEAD PIPE. That would boost your chances of survival from nil to slim.
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No. 604375 ID: 928b98

>>604280
Pablo and Anderson hesitated to help. It could mean that they're seeing Kim and we're seeing the pilgrim.
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No. 604382 ID: d3be40

>>604375
Smart move.

Nan, you need to figure out in seconds if that's Kim or Pilgrim, or Pilgrim possessing Kim. Yell at everyone:

"Kim if that's you sorry about this don't move!"

And then whack her arm with the pipe. Disarm her knife and you can make the fight MUCH easier. Give it to Anderson for the time being since he's good with a knife. Or throw it off the cliff.

If Pablo or Anderson give you a funny look, whack Pilgrim's head until he falls unconscious. Remember to tie him up, or cripple his hands. And teeth. you may want to take off the cow skull, if he can use it as a battering ram. Yep, I just said that, protect yourself.
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No. 604389 ID: a2b630

You people--

That's not Kim! Kim had to have been dispatched silently while we weren't looking! She's either thrown off of the lighthouse to her doom or in the fire. You can't go giving mercy to a creature that has already proven it has none for you!

Restraining it out of such is not an option! Trying to dismantle it is not an option! Crowbars and guns pull no value to it, and if...

No, Father Velasco is not immune to fire. But the fire is purging. The fire is good. There is still good left in Father. But there is none left in the beast known as The Pilgrim.

Lorenzo wants to save himself. Not you.

So do him a favor, child.

Show him the light. And the light will surely guide him home.

The flashlight is your only option. Disregard the others! Show him the light - !
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No. 604401 ID: ad627d

>>604389
The flashlight was lost in the scuffle, do you really think Pablo can hold The Pilgrim long enough for us to search a very poorly lit room?
Did you see how close to the brazier Nan had to get to read those notes?

I think we should take Anderson's advice:

"There's nothing there in the dark
that wasn't there in the light."
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No. 604406 ID: ad627d

The Pilgrim seems to always try to kill us with that knife even though he could've easily rushed us and pushed us into the fire.
If we ask The Pilgrim anything we should ask what happens if we don't die by his hand.
Depending on the answer we might have to consider that the only way to save our friends is to sacrifice ourselves.
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No. 604424 ID: fe6f71

Oy! Work with Pablo to kill the pilgrim, or try and find the flashlight by stalling for time. Give Pablo your lead pipe, he can use it better than you can! Stick something sharp into the pilgrim, anything you can do to buy time in order not to die!
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No. 604431 ID: a5307b

Pablo won't be able to hold him, Anderson is wounded and Kim is missing. You've got a wounded hand and you're a little dazed. Fighting isn't a very good idea. Either find your flashlight and hope for the best, or book it to the furnace and hope that the Pilgrim is angry enough to ignore the others in order to follow you.
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No. 604740 ID: 2f1860

>>604103
Check if the Pilgrim's Skulls is allergic to being hit with a lead pipe.
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No. 604780 ID: 8d1d9b

Tell Pablo to tug at his noose.

Also, how badly are we bleeding?
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No. 604789 ID: 9f37d6
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604789

In a hurried panic, Nan scans the room. She can't see the flashlight in the darkness. It could have been knocked anywhere.
Her hand is wet with blood.

There's a noise from behind -- Kim screaming from the doorway. In the fray, it's hard to make out, but it sounds like she's yelling "hurry".

The figure thrashes angrily, reaching out for Nan.
Pablo won't be able to hold him for much longer.

There's no time to find the flashlight. Nan has only moments to make her choice.
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No. 604790 ID: ad627d

>>604789
Go with Kim
Yell thank you to Pablo and Anderson for holding the Pilgrim as we run.
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No. 604791 ID: 74b1ed

Run.
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No. 604792 ID: f1beae

DO NOT go with Kim. It could very easily be a trap, as we've been tricked by the hotel using her image in the past. If there are no alternative exits, go with her as a last resort.
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No. 604793 ID: 0bc138

go to the door and wait for the pilgrim to start coming after her before really bolting.

If we just leave, Pablo and Anderson will die. It seems that it will target nan as long as it thinks it can still get her. We might be able to lead it away from the others. (also our next really stop is the furnace, should at least try to keep Kim away from there)
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No. 604808 ID: 07a835

I find it extraordinarily strange and suspicious that Kim is lit up when nobody else is. Even when you were near the fire you were mostly in the dark.

I say grab a book and go knock the knife out of Pilgrim's hand with it.
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No. 604822 ID: 86e91d

Go with kim, it's all we got left
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No. 604839 ID: cbd5e1

>>604792
Agreed.

Also, did you guys forget something managed to hurt Anderson pretty bad WHILE we were pinned down by the Pilgrim? How do we know that something isn't disguising itself as Kim? After that trick in the furnace it's hard to trust our eyes.

Oh, and no man left behind. Even if we escaped, the Pilgrim could go berserk and easily slaughter both Pablo and Anderson. And if it's a trap, he could easily catch up with us and finish the job.
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No. 604861 ID: ad627d
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604861

>>604839
Anderson was the first to notice that Kim wasn't standing next to the group, in fact this might be the wound he received.

Go with Kim, The Pilgrim, one of the hotel's ringers, is in the room, We have a higher chance of survival running away from The Pilgrim than we do if we stay in the room
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No. 604897 ID: d3be40

>>604808
SMART! We want to knock the knife out of Pilgrim's hand, but we don't want to cripple Pablo! A book is a better choice than the pipe!

Nan, while you whack the knife out of Pilgrim's hand, yell at Pablo to "Go carve another statue!", which is a code phrase for "Get out of the way while I kill this asshole!"

Then headbutt Pilgrim straight into the brazier.

Scream "I'm taking you with me!", which is technically true as you're taking him to the brazier, which you will then jam his @#$%ing cow mug into. Hopefully he'll think that you've finally snapped and are sacrificing yourself to release him from his torment.

All things considered, I don't think this will kill him completely, even if it does work. Throw him off the Cliffside if you can, but control the ragdoll physics so that he falls burning to the ground instead of the sea. Then you can check his remains. In any case, you should probably take pieces of him so that he doesn't come back from the grave after you leave his corpse unchecked. There are SO many survivors who died because someone was too stupid to make sure the enemies' brains were all burned-up chunky salsa. Or nuked.
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No. 604906 ID: 0769b3

I think we should yell at kim to get right the fuck over to us, fucking disarm the pigrim and not kill him but find out what he wants. Its four against one we can easily overtake him
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No. 604912 ID: f1beae

Disarm Pilgrim. If this is successful, question him. If this is unsuccessful or he continues to attack using some other means, fucking book it, but only go to Kim if there are no other escape routes.
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No. 604942 ID: 9b0e21

Kim shows up mysteriously swathed in light... and you guys want to ditch Pablo and Anferson to go with her?

If Pablo and Anderson also start running to Kim, then run.

Otherwise, help Pablo restrain the Pilgrim. If he holds one arm, and we hold the other, Anderson can do something useful.
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No. 604968 ID: 0b1dd8

Kim is a trap, and not the good kind. Help your buddy Pablo.
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No. 604969 ID: ad627d

>>604897
we
>>604906
can't
>>604912
fight
>>604912
The Pilgrim
not in this condition

Anderson is too injured to do anything
Pablo is about to run out of strength

The hotel hasn't tried to use light to trick us before, it hates light. Why do you all think Kim is a trap?
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No. 604973 ID: d3be40

>>604969
Are you suggesting that we prove the hotel right? That Nan is a coward who will run away from a bad job? That she deserves to die for whatever the @#$% happened at the nightclub?

Nan, you haven't given up yet. You are capable of fighting Pilgrim, even if he has better odds. Run when you can't do anything for Pablo or Anderson anymore.
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No. 604975 ID: c6ec0b

DO NOT go with Kim.
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No. 604984 ID: 388ccd

Perhaps you can defeat him with your blood as sacrifice; let yourself get cut then slather your blood onto The Pilgrim.
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No. 604990 ID: 3009b4

"Find what you seek
Look in the furnace
Remember the Pilgrim"

Just a few things to point out. The last time we encountered Kim and a furnace it was a trap.

So I see two possible options. One is that Kim is a trap and that Nan needs to move towards the fire, which is pretty much well the only source of light we have left.

The other is that we need to flee and look in the actual furnace in the hotel.

Is there anything about the Pilgrim that we've forgotten? Or perhaps the note was more a warning that the Pilgrim is near?
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No. 604991 ID: c47180

We cant run from this as we have the pilgrim in a spot were he is vulnerable, we tackle and disarm the fucker and interrogate him that way we get information and understanding to the situation. Also it is possible that kim never even went into the room and he got distacted by something such as we have when we entered the room,
kim may not be a trap but we have a massive moment of opportunity to understand whats going on with the pilgrim
Use the lead pipe to hit the pilgrims hands and do not kill him only cripple him
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No. 604992 ID: c47180

Also jesus how did we miss the pilgrim so early on,HE WAS JUST NEXT TO US!
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No. 604994 ID: 577ef6

>>604973
Nan is dazed and bleeding, Anderson is bleeding and Pablo is currently barely holding this thing back. We can be brave and possibly die, or we can live to fight another time when we aren't completely fucked.

Help Anderson go towards Kim, if she did wound him, then question her with the help of Anderson's gun.

Tell Pablo to suplex the pilgrim, then run.
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No. 604999 ID: e58056

>>604991
The Pilgrim isn't something that can be reasoned with. The Pilgrim is flatly murderous and incredibly strong. Even if we disarm The Pilgrim, it could probably still kill everyone in the room, not to mention that we lack anything to tie it up or otherwise bind it.
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No. 605009 ID: fe6f71

GO WITH KIM! The pilgrim wants us, so it will ignore Pablo and Anderson. Kim is defently real because the hotel would have no point in tricking us with the pilgrim so close to killing us. By staying we can not help Pablo and Anderson, if anything it'll get them killed. So run and draw the pilgrim away, it's their only chance at survival.
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No. 605047 ID: c06138

We're trapped between two dangers, MaybeEvil!Kim and the Pilgrim, and hanging around near either one of them is likely to get us killed. We need to stall for a little more time. Learning if Kim is our Kim is critical right now, and I can't see a way to figure that out other than checking her reaction to being ignored. For now, I recommend we find an angle from which we can safely unmask the Pilgrim, or else try to get him closer to that fire. And/or yell 'for the love of God' at Kim and see how she reacts. If she's part of Padre or the Hotel, she's bound to take it poorly.
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No. 605088 ID: c01f38

...I'd say run to Kim, I don't think there are any other options. Ask her why she suddenly disappeared, though.
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No. 605165 ID: cf7d35

[Equip LEAD PIPE]
Go for the knees, Nan, go for the knees!!
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No. 605167 ID: 534cc4

Help Pablo, we can't just leave him here to die, try to shove the pilgrim off and both of you run for Kim if that's still a viable choice.
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No. 605168 ID: e31d12

>>604789
If Nan hesitates, I have no doubt the Pilgrim will slaughter Palbo and/or Anderson to get to her. If Nan runs, he would likely give chase instead of giving her more of a head start by staying to kill them.

Kim's sudden disappearance and reappearance gives me some reason to distrust her, but following her seems to be the only way to get the Pilgrim away from Pablo and Anderson. This current "fight" seems unwinnable, and there's certainly no talking to the Pilgrim in this state.
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No. 605170 ID: c247da

Guys no, just no. We gotta stay and fight, is we dont thats a good bye to anderson and pablo.
He killed Anna guys!! HE WONT HESITATE TO KILL PABLO AND ANDERSON!
>Fight thru the pain
>Grab your pipe with both hands
>SWING FOR HIS FUCKING KNEE
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No. 605171 ID: f1beae

>>605009
The hotel "would have no reason to trick us?" I disagree. The hotel wants to kill us. An evil!Kim would act as insurance, blocking (presumably) the only exit, and if there are other exits it would act as a trap, as one would think it'd be safer going with a friend. The Pilgrim is restrained. There are several things we could do to come out on top here, so that's why the hotel is tricking us. Insurance.
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No. 605172 ID: ad627d

We couldn't even fight off Santiago without a large wound, we are possibly the weakest member of our party, we're probably stronger than Kim but we don't know that for sure.

We have NO CHANCE in a head on fight with the Pilgrim
We might be able to save our friends by taunting The Pilgrim before we bolt.
I'd suggest something like "You'll NEVER catch me, and I'll NEVER die."
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No. 605173 ID: f1beae

>>605047
I agree. I suspect MaybeEvil!Kim is going to yell something like "For the love of God, get over here!" Which of course would be a dead giveaway. That being said, though, it's quite possible the hotel learns from past.... mistakes. We can't trust Kim, even if her possibly fake identity is given away.
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No. 605177 ID: c247da

>>605172
Hes only made of bones.
Im sure a well swung lead pipe could snap that shit like a twig.
>Go for his knee, full force
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No. 605178 ID: f1beae

>>604984
Yea, because letting ourself get injured and then getting close enough to the Big Bad to slather blood on his face when we're CLEARLY the one he wants to murder most based entirely on a hunch is a FANTASTIC idea. Besides, it'd probably just piss him off more. Let's not.
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No. 605199 ID: 0047f1

Why is fighting even being suggested? Jesus Christ guys, Pablo's about to lose his hold on the Pilgrim and we're already dazed. We tried attacking and it failed, we need to RUN THE FUCK AWAY. Nan can't do anything against him right now.
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No. 605230 ID: a5307b

Let's weigh this properly. We have Kim, who is at the exit (and the light) telling us to GTFO, and the Pilgrim, who we absolutely cannot fight in our current state. The answer here should be pretty obvious, even if we don't know what will happen if we follow Kim. Anything is better than trying to fight the Pilgrim without a proper strategy.
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No. 605232 ID: a2b630

Gah... Goddamnit. If we can't find the flashlight, we'll have to take our chances.

Anderson may be wounded, but the group has a better chance of holding them off than you do challenging him head on.

I hate to split the party, but at this point, we have no choice, child. Go for Kim! Go!

You don't have long to consider your options, you have to move! Get moving!
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No. 605255 ID: 534cc4

>>605168
Seems reasonable enough, but dammit I wish there was a safe way to get the pilgrim away from Pablo and then book it to Kim and the light.
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No. 605261 ID: 534cc4

Fuck it just run.
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No. 605333 ID: 0769b3

Fucking hell we should never split up, when the hell has splitting up been a good idea in a horror film?
Someone is gonna die if we split up, we are stronger thogether though and we can kick that pilgrims ass up!
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No. 605360 ID: 9f37d6
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605360

Nan is split between fighting and fleeing, but decides the safer option is to run. In an attempt to keep the figure's attention away from the others, Nan shouts a parting taunt and bolts for the door.
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No. 605362 ID: 9f37d6
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605362

Nan runs through the open doorway.

[Animated]
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No. 605363 ID: a19cd5

Yep, this was a bad idea. OH WELL.
Look around, what's going on in here?
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No. 605364 ID: 07a835

>>605362
Yep, that sure was a trap alright. Look around, Nan.
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No. 605368 ID: 0769b3

Welp shit son we dun fucked up now, id hate to start makeing assumptions about the status of pablo and anderson but right now we need information
>>605362 nan: examine everything
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No. 605370 ID: 9f37d6
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605370

Nan has entered the SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY.

The door has shut behind her with great force. It appears jammed, and will not open.
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No. 605371 ID: 07a835

Well I guess that confirms without a doubt that this hotel is not a real place. You just went up and then to the side and wound up two floors down.

Walk along the hallway, see if you can enter any other doors.
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No. 605377 ID: e31d12

>>605370
Nothing we can do for Pablo and Anderson right now.

Find the stairs down to the first floor and head for the furnace.
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No. 605378 ID: cbd5e1

First of all: told ya.

Back to serious business: well, might as well go for the Furnace right now. Though now we're maimed, alone, without a source of light and stuck on the BURNT FLOOR OF EVIL.

We've possibly condemned Pablo and Anderson to death. Let's make it count, at least. Avoid everything that seems dangerous. If we see the Padre or Santiago, run like hell. Would be really nice if we could find the oil lamp we used some time ago when we were with Santiago.
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No. 605379 ID: 223c09

Oh hey there, frying pan!
Damn. In best Adventure Game Spirit: take the door to your left at the end of the hallway.
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No. 605380 ID: 899aca

Welp, those guys are dead.
LET'S FIND KIM
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No. 605381 ID: 9b0e21

So the obvious trap that half of us called turned out to be a trap.

Anyway, peek into both doors and see what Eldritch horrors lie within.
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No. 605383 ID: f1beae

I FUCKING- No, WE FUCKING TOLD YOU. ALLLLLL OF YOU. It was a trap. God damn it. Okay, just fucking examine everything.
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No. 605384 ID: e31d12

A little early to be planting the flag, eh guys? We don't know what may or may not be a trap. We don't know what happened to Pablo and Anderson. We can only deal with what's in front of us right now. Consequences, negative or positive, will be made clear in time.

How would staying behind have been the better choice? Nan already stabbed the Pilgrim in the head, with no result whatsoever. She was stabbed in the hand and losing blood. The flashlight was not an option. What condition was she in to fight? He was very clearly focused on her. Running might have drawn him away from Pablo and Anderson.
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No. 605387 ID: ad627d

We gotta get to the furnace find the stairs or the elevator
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No. 605404 ID: 0b1dd8

How could anyone not see this coming?

Anyways, the colour change is probably indicative of some more time-space shenanigans, let's look for some dead people to redeem
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No. 605411 ID: cbd5e1

>>605404
Second floor has always looked this way, if I recall correctly. Also, we can't redeem anything without a light source to shine on people/see and touch "shadows".

>>605384
Yea, because leaving a crazy supernatural entity hellbent on murder alone with the guys who just helped his prey escape will surely lead to nothing bad whatsoever. From now on we'll have to assume Pablo and Anderson are both dead.

If we have to explore, let's be quick about it. We have no fighting chance if something bad comes at us. Priority should be a light source, then the furnace.
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No. 605413 ID: d3be40

Well, that was pathetic. You should focus on protecting Kim. This isn't good.

Nan, remember how you saw Kim in the boiler, when she got fried? It's possible that really was Henry... or you. And that it happened because in an alternate timeline, Kim ran and you stayed fighting Pilgrim. If you can save Kim this time around, Anderson would probably understand.

Just make sure you keep Henry at a distance, if you find him. In plain view, so that he don't do anything. Find Kim and get out of the boiler room ASAP, do not provoke anyone, do not talk about anything, until you're safely out.
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No. 605418 ID: 928b98

>>605370
Forget finding Kim, she was an obvious trap. Stay alert and try to find a way out
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No. 605425 ID: dbd097

>Try harder to open the door
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No. 605428 ID: c47180

We are now working aganst time here, pablo and anderson are in there with the pilgrim and it would probably be in our best interests if we get in there as quickly as possible
>>605370 nan: bash down that door with your lead pipe, if that fails go fast, explore around and find a way in there
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No. 605436 ID: ad627d

Find something to bandage our hand with if nothing is available tear off a piece of your shirt to do it
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No. 605437 ID: 534cc4

Well as much as this sucks at least we still live, let's go find the furnace where we saw the fake Kim last time.
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No. 605445 ID: ef8f1b

quick! do the safety dance!
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No. 605449 ID: fe6f71

First, check inventory. Second, use something to bandage your hand with.
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No. 605453 ID: caad34

Had to wait for ban to lift but dang did some suggestions make that period painful.

Out of the oven into the frying pan, eh? We should forget about the door, Weaver made it clear that we aren't going through that door anytime soon.

I don't even know what "our" long term goal is anymore but do not remain stationary. Like most of the hotel ,this place doesn't seem too inviting. Equip pipe and keep a strong grip on it with your good hand incase of an ambush.

We may have left the pilgrim behind but god-only-knows what that thing could do track us down. It should also be noted that the Padre and Santiago are both very viable threats that are currently unaccounted for.

Move cautiously with your back mostly towards the wall try looking for doors that may lead to a bedroom. Hopefully there is a clean bathroom with running water and towels so you can tend to your wound.
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No. 605475 ID: bcf8c4

Find Kim or locate what looked like Kim and beckoned you through the door.
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No. 605503 ID: a2b630

Alright, that was a dreadful decision on our part. But, nonetheless, my child, a deision that could be made to our benefit!

Remember the note? While it mentions the pilgrim, it does also mention you will need to investigate the furnace, which looks like where you're being led.

Remember where the illusion of Kim died?

Furnace. Either Kim is long since dead and leading us on our way, or we're being given a lot of prophetic visions, but we must press on.

Tear off a piece of your clothing to wrap around the other hand, child, before it infects. Once that's done, and you have it secured, arm your pipe, keep your faith held high, and move onward.

We can only move onward from here, children.
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No. 605528 ID: 9f37d6
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605528

Unable to reopen the door she came through, Nan peers into the next room.

It appears empty. Everything is charred black.
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No. 605529 ID: 928b98

Peek through the door? If there's nothing then move on.
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No. 605530 ID: 9f37d6
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605530

Nan hears faint noises in one of the rooms just a few doors down the blackened hall.
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No. 605531 ID: ad627d

>>605530
proceed cautiously and check it out
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No. 605532 ID: 928b98

But only open the door a little, don't want anything jumping out at us.
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No. 605536 ID: 0f2a62

>>605530
Place flappy ear against door.
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No. 605537 ID: e31d12

Once she figures out which door the noises are coming from, Nan should listen inside before opening it.
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No. 605538 ID: fe6f71

GET THAT LEAD PIPE OUT RIGHT NOW! Again, inventory check. Or at least point me towards the last one...
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No. 605540 ID: 9f37d6
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605540

Nan equips the lead pipe in her good hand and listens at the doorway.

Someone or something is moving around inside. She can hear quick breathing.
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No. 605541 ID: 928b98

open door slightly and peek in.
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No. 605542 ID: 231031

Bah burst open that door and announce "I AM the AVENGER!!!" Hold your pipe so that if the person inside is hostile you can swing it up into the one place that would send agony into anybody.
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No. 605544 ID: c247da

Kick open the door and hold your pipe steady
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No. 605545 ID: 9f37d6
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605545

Nan bursts in with her weapon at the ready.

Henry screams like a child.
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No. 605546 ID: 928b98

WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN
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No. 605547 ID: 47f8fc

>Touch Henry's face with your bloody hand.
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No. 605548 ID: c247da

Ask what this place is
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No. 605549 ID: 07a835

Laugh, and ask where he's been. Tell him to try not to lie this time.
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No. 605552 ID: ad627d

>>605545
Henry where did your shirt go?
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No. 605577 ID: 9f37d6
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605577

Henry falls backwards and sits there for a moment, trying to catch his breath. He gives an uncomfortable, relieved laugh.

He takes quick breaths and only manages a few words at a time. "Oh, thank God, it's you. You almost gave me a heart attack."

Nan asks where he's been.
He says he's been by himself ever since they got split up at the Chapel. He was hiding in one of the rooms for as long as he could, but then he got hungry and had to go look for food. And a second ago he heard a door slam, so he ducked into this room.

"I should have come looking for you but after that thing chased me I lost my nerve."
He glances down at himself briefly.
"I uh... I guess I probably don't look very brave right now."
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No. 605579 ID: a5307b

Did Henry hear anyone else moving in the hallway before the door slammed? I'm curious to know whether that Kim was real or not..
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No. 605580 ID: 07a835

>>605577
That doesn't explain where his shirt went. Speaking of fabrics, does he know where you can find a medkit or something? You got hurt.
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No. 605581 ID: 47f8fc

>Show him your hand and ask if he has any kind of solution or at least a turn-a-kit.
>Relay your story.
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No. 605583 ID: ad627d

>>605577
We don't really have time to explain but we have to go to the furnace asap
Also do you have anything to help bandage up our wounded hand?
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No. 605584 ID: 9f37d6
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605584

Nan holds out her injured hand.
"Oh my god! You're bleeding! What happened? Are you okay?!"
Nan says there's precious little time to explain, but she was attacked.
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No. 605586 ID: 9f37d6
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605586

Nan asks if Henry has any bandages.
"Oh! Yeah! Yeah, actually, that's perfect! I have a-- after I got away from that thing, I ripped up my shirt for bandages, so I could patch up my arm. But uh, it turns out that makes... like, a lot of bandages. Way more than I needed. Actually, my arm wasn't even really that hurt, so uh..."
Henry smiles somewhat sheepishly.
"So uh, yeah. Lots of bandages. But I left them in the room, I didn't think to take them with me."
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No. 605587 ID: ad627d

>>605586
Cool we can pick them up on the way
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No. 605588 ID: e31d12

>>605586
"All this blood loss is making me feel lightheaded. I don't think I can make the trek back to the room. A true gentleman would offer his pants to wrap my wound."( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

But seriously, why is Henry acting so strange? He's either adorably socially awkward or suspicious as hell.

Screw it. No sense hanging around here. Ask Henry to lead you back to the room. Keep the lead pipe handy.
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No. 605589 ID: 47f8fc

>Tell Henry to stop playing with the darkness.
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No. 605590 ID: 6e79d4

Is there something behind you?
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No. 605591 ID: d3be40

Wow. Really? That's just @#$%ing pathetic. You know, for a cover story.

If he's telling the truth, then that's really cute. Nan, tell him to stay within your line of sight or he'll eat so much of the dirt that you'll be able to plant poison ivy in his skin. Tell him that the sentence "Look behind you" is considered prohibited in your presence, with the penalty of being assaulted by a very pissed off electrician. Tell him that if he sees something behind you, either he will move around you to point at it, or he will tell you to run towards him, pipe in hand, because there's a fucking monster behind you.

Don't trust Henry. Or Kim, for that matter. Keep them both in front of you and get out as soon as possible. We don't want to create a stable time loop of Kim being burned to death. Remember what happened when you met your future self and slammed the door behind you? This is that, but for Kim. It seems that time travel is possible here, so try to change the future this time.

Also, ask about his kids. Bait him. Say one kid's name and ask about it. If he says the other kid's name, call him out on it.

If he really is a monster, if he really did try to kill Little Holly and June, you need to monologue loudly that you're trying to save the survivors, regardless of what crimes they committed. Pablo, Anderson, Anna, Alan, they all had past crimes that you discovered. Santiago and Kim might have their own crimes to live with. You yourself might have accidentally caused a horrible fire at a nightclub. But who cares?! This is YOUR time!

Right now, you all need to work together. Work in spite of your guilt, defy it, use it. THIS IS BIGGER THAN YOU AND YOUR CRIMES. You've seen the signs, listened to the mad prophets. If Lightbringer succeeds in whatever the hell he's doing, whether it's demonic possession or destroying and recreating the world, if you lose here, the WHOLE WORLD could lose. What if the hotel is testing civilization by checking to see if a bunch of sinners and criminals can band together and survive to redeem themselves? This is your moment: Sinners, Killers, Dictators, Psychopaths, COME ONE, COME ALL, BECAUSE THE WHOLE @#$%ING WORLD NEEDS SAVING.

Basically, Henry might have a bad past, you ALL might have a bad past, but you need to WORK TOGETHER, this might be your ONE SHOT at redeeming yourselves and SAVING THE WORLD.
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No. 605592 ID: c06138

We need to try and get back into the lounge, our hand isn't important right now. And when this is over, Henry has a lot of questions to answer. Check the discussion thread, he is very suspicious. But first thing first, we need to find a way back into the lounge. Anderson and Pablo will probably die without our help.
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No. 605593 ID: 47f8fc

>Also tell Henry to stop being such a downer.
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No. 605595 ID: c6ec0b

Does Nan observe any injury on his arm
Make sure he actually has some kind of injury

Compare inventory
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No. 605598 ID: 9f37d6
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605598

Nan is carrying:
LEAD PIPE
MAGNIFYING GLASS
JOURNAL OF FATHER FRANCIS VELASCO

Henry's arm does appear bruised, most likely from when Santiago tried to block him from getting into the Chapel, but as he said, it doesn't look serious. Nothing obviously broken.

Henry gets to his feet and Nan keeps her pipe equipped, telling him to move ahead of her and lead the way to the room.
"It's... on the first floor. Um. You seem pretty uneasy. I mean, obviously anyone would be in a place like this, but I mean, specifically. Is this about whatever hurt your hand? Is there something I should be worried about?"
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No. 605599 ID: ad627d

>>605598
We had a run in with The Pilgrim on the fourth floor but then we went through a door that used impossible space and slammed behind us, bringing us here to the second floor.
So we should be relatively safe for now.
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No. 605600 ID: e31d12

>>605598
"The Pilgrim attacked me. He stabbed my hand. Anderson was wounded in the chaos. Kim...disappeared. Pablo tried to hold the Pilgrim as long as he could while I ran...I don't know if any of them are alive. I don't think we have to worry about the Pilgrim for now."
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No. 605605 ID: ad627d

>>605600
I think it's best if we don't tell him about the rest of the group's status at the moment. Seeing as he's already feeling pretty anxious.
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No. 605606 ID: 07a835

>>605598
Tell him you think everyone here is guilty of murder in some way.
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No. 605607 ID: e31d12

>>605605
I don't disagree, however, Henry will probably want to know if Nan has seen anyone else since they got separated. Although he's acting weird, telling him the truth would be a good sign of trust. Maybe seeing that Nan trusts him will calm him down. However, if he hears the grim news without expressing concern for the others, that would make him more suspicious...
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No. 605640 ID: 704056

>>605598

let's go to the first floor with Henry.

If the Pilgrim has some kind of sense of where Nan might be, he might leave Pablo and Anderson alone. (At least Anderson won't have to go all monstery on Pablo for being the Pilgrim again, at least)

Also, tell Henry to keep an eye out for Kim.
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No. 605642 ID: 2073cc

Point blank ask him does he really wanna know?

No, sincerely, ask this question. If he does, tell the truth. If not, say okay, focus on bandages.
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No. 605643 ID: 9f37d6
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605643

Nan says she was attacked by the Pilgrim, but managed to escape. She decides not to say anything about the fate of the others for now, though.

Henry shakes his head and shivers visibly. "That thing with the skeleton face, right? Is it still after you? Should we be worried?" He proceeds down the stairs, taking point without needing to be asked.
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No. 605652 ID: 07a835

>>605643
There's always danger here, so yes.
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No. 605671 ID: cf7d35

"If worried you mean on our guard, yes, always"
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No. 605677 ID: d3be40

Nan, ask Henry if he has a wife. Kids. Anyone who would miss him if he were to die here.

BAIT HIM.

If he says the names Holly and/or June, pin him down and get some answers. If he moves for the boiler room, pin him down and get some answers. If he actively walks down the stairs to the boiler room, grab him, throw him into the hallway, and bash his skull until he goes limp. Whatever you do, DO NOT LET HIM IN THE BOILER ROOM.

If Kim dies, search the boiler room and poke around in the boiler with the MAGNIFYING GLASS and the JOURNAL OF FATHER FRANCIS VELASCO.

Man, you'd better hope she lives. She might make a great friend in 2014.
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No. 605680 ID: 9f37d6
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605680

Nan and Henry return to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING.

Henry stops, noticing the chains on the janitor's closet. He says this is new, but he might be able to get them open with some time.

Nan remarks that the danger has never passed in a place like this. Especially where the Pilgrim is concerned, they should stay cautious.

"I'm not too worried about you, though. If anyone's gonna make it through this, it's you. You're a survivor."
Henry nods gravely, but forces a smile. "Besides, worst case scenario, if he comes for you, you can just go out the window again."
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No. 605688 ID: 07a835

...um. The only person that saw you go out the window was the Pilgrim himself.

I say jump him and restrain him, then confront him with that information. He should not know that!
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No. 605689 ID: 478404

... Ask him how he knows about that (slowly backing away optional). If I'm remembering correctly, Nan did that after Anna died, and no one else was to be found.

Tighten grip on pipe as precaution.
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No. 605692 ID: e31d12

>>605688
We have a winner! Aside from the Pilgrim, the only ones who even knew Nan was on the courtyard balcony were the Beast and Santiago. Henry just goofed. He might be connected to one of them. Lead pipe to the back of his head? Better yet, pin him against the door with the lead pipe against his neck. Demand answers and apply pressure if he tries to talk his way out of this.
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No. 605694 ID: c6f54e

Henry specifically claimed that he went downstairs after encountering the pilgrim and stayed in the furnace room, not that he ever saw Nan encounter him -- Nan also did not inform him of the route she took to escape him during their journey together. She did not trust Henry at the time.

Henry has been curiously alone at multiple sections of this tale and has survived a solo-encounter with the Pilgrim, by his accounts. This is peculiar.

> DANGER
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No. 605713 ID: cbd5e1

>>605692
Have him unlock those chains, THEN go for an hostile action. With an injured hand I doubt Nan could do that herself.

Meanwhile, we could ask him about something only Nan and the others might know in a really casual and smooth manner while he's working on those chains. If he answers correctly, then yea, suspicion confirmed, we can rough him up a bit.
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No. 605721 ID: c6ec0b

Be careful.
but don't forget that there was a figure across the courtyard during the escape out the window. It's possible that it was Henry. Remember healthy suspicion.
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No. 605725 ID: c6ec0b

It's possible that the Padre won't go near Henry
There are two cases for this:
-First when we found him in the hall injured
-And again in the furnace room
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No. 605731 ID: e31d12

>>605721
If that was Henry in the window across the courtyard, wouldn't he have said something when he and Nan reunited in the furnace? Besides, in the furnace he said that he went out in the hallway while Nan was sleeping, saw the Pilgrim had killed Anna, and ran downstairs. The figure in the window opposite the Sunset Room was on the third floor.

Henry is suspicious as hell right now.
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No. 605732 ID: d3be40

1. Henry keeps fiddling with the chains: Point the pipe at Henry's head and warn him to get away from the janitor's closet. Your new task is to find a new safe room.
2. Henry ignores your warning: Pin Henry to the wall with the pipe at his neck and call him out on how he's even luckier than Pablo, how utterly suspicious he is, and how he knows things that only a select number of people should know. Remember to tell him that you are willing to save all the survivors, like you said to Santiago earlier, and that the entire world could hinge on your success, let alone your redemption. Warn him that if Kim dies because of him, you will hurt him in ways that only the death in the darkness can console.
3. Henry opens the door despite your threats: Bash Henry's skull with the pipe until he goes limp. Tie him up with the chains, lock them if you can. Run downstairs and make sure Kim is okay. (Note: Ignore this step if you hear Kim screaming, but make sure that you grab Henry in the back and make sure to watch his movements at all times.
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No. 605747 ID: f1beae

Nan, BE VERY VERY SUSPICIOUS OF HENRY.
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No. 605750 ID: 37ea5c

Ah crap, so much stuff happened while I was sleeping!

I want to ask him to repeat his story of how he came to the hotel (say you forgot and think it's important or something) to see if he still copies Pablo's, but now that he's made a far more obvious blunder we should jump on that.

So yeah. Back away slowly and ask how he knows that. Maybe also point out that his story of what happened on the night of Anna's murder doesn't match up with Pablo's (there's a discussion post on it somewhere, basically he said he woke up to an empty room after Anna died, Pablo says the room was empty before Anna died).
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No. 605755 ID: caad34

DO NOT SPAZ. Even though there is a healthy level of suspicion that always be maintained, persecuting him on a detail like that is foolish.

We have seen the redemption of the dead, treacherous doppelgängers, and we quite literally ran into "ourselves" at one point.

Lets not get alarmed and aggressive about everything or else we'll be doing the hotel's job for it. Additionally if he is connected to a monster or may even be one, why pick a fight with him in "our" state?

I posit that we keep a mental note of his remark and address it in a "better" environment. Should we do it now things may not go easily for us.

Make a remark like, "Sounds like you're making fun of for doing that", in a joking tone. That may help lighten the mood or fluster him to defend your course of action. It's a comment that isn't super alarming and might even get him to tell us how he witnessed that moment.
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No. 605760 ID: 5f02d8

Discretely grip your pipe and get ready to swing if he goes psycho and tries to jump you, but then just ask him how he knows. The only people who are aware that we've been in the courtyard are the Pilgrim and Santiago, but with all these visions flying around who knows.

That said, Henry seems to be acting kind of. Off. He's jumpy, I suppose. Understandable, if he had been acting that way before. He was fairly brave and confident earlier, even in the face of danger. Now he seems shaken and anxious, and I don't think just sitting in a dark room for a while and taking off his shirt would be enough to cause that.
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No. 605769 ID: fe6f71

Ask him what room he's been staying in, and remind him of your hand. Henry's acting weird, but then again this hotel could drive anyone a bit bonkers. Remember the lounge, and how you all thought it was on different floors? Also, examine all you items to see if anything about them has changed since you seem to have free time. Specifically the book.

Another note- why did the hotel trick you with Kim. I don't think Kim was the hotel's doing. After all, the pilgrim was so close to capturing you, so why would the hotel let you go again? I think another supernatural force is at work here. For now stick with Henry and watch him closely. Don't attack or provoke him, he's your only friend right now. Also, look for a replacement for your flashlight. If you want to get out of this alive, you'll need a light source to do that memory saving thing you do.
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No. 605778 ID: c47180

Ready your self for danger be on alert and dont get jumped
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No. 605789 ID: 1fbb52

>>605680
Smash that vase. I have no legitimate reason to propose that we smash the vase, except for a temporary feeling of empowerment. It'll probably come back anyway.
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No. 605791 ID: ad627d

>>605789
Yeah fuck that vase, what did it ever do for us?
Kick it's ass
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No. 605814 ID: fe6f71

TAKE THAT PIPE AND SMASH THAT POT WITH IT! Then collect one sharp piece of the pottery to use for a knife in the future and examine the flowers.
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No. 605821 ID: 1fbb52

>>605814
While this sounds like a good idea in planning, having a shard of glass or ceramic in our pocket does not.
Plus the last time we tried to use glass as a knife we got our hand cut. See: Ruby Quest. I think having a literal hole in our hand is enough.
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No. 605831 ID: c47180

We should build up more trust with Henry, you know get friendly and ask questions talk about what happend so that if something were to happen that would hurt the groups trust we can help keep the group strong and together.
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No. 605833 ID: c6ec0b

GO Link on that "EVIL POT" get all the rupees
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No. 605838 ID: fe6f71

Okay, then no glass knife... until we get bandages to wrap it in? I still say wail on that potted plant IT IS EVIIIIILLLL!!! Plus it'll be good anger relief for you Nan! And since your a goat of some sort maybe you can eat the flowers...?
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No. 605847 ID: 86e91d

Procced, but ask how does he know that
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No. 605848 ID: d3be40

>>605789
That's @#$%ing awesome.

Nan, new plan: if Henry keeps fiddling with the chains, use flower vase on Henry. THEN threaten him with the pipe. You can't do much with a wounded hand, so pick up the vase and use it on his head to stun him, and then use the pipe on the back of his skull.

Also, please try not to lose your hand. Grab some medical supplies wherever you find them. Be careful not to get dirt or dust inside the wounds.
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No. 605851 ID: c302b8

I suggest that you two just go back to the 4th floor whether tom i mean henry wants to or not
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No. 605852 ID: c302b8

Ooh... ok
suggeston 1: then grab the vase and smash I it in his head, then while he's dazed run into the main lobby doors(maybe it'll confuse the monster) then run back up the stairs
suggestion 2: smash his head with the vase and attack him with the pipe
suggestion 3: laugh awkwardly, then run to the right
suggestion 4: ask "How did you know that I went out the window if you were'nt there?" Then prepare for battle AGAIN
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No. 605853 ID: c302b8

WAKE UP!!!
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No. 605854 ID: 3009b4

Just a little reminder that if Henry is the Pilgrim in disguise he is more than likely not going to be hurt if Nan attacks him.
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No. 605855 ID: 9f37d6
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605855

Henry
how do you know that?

"What?"

Nan never told you that she escaped out the window. You weren't there.
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No. 605856 ID: 9f37d6
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605856

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No. 605857 ID: 9f37d6
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605857

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No. 605858 ID: fe6f71

please don't attack Henry... He's an idiot sure, but he's not harmful. Just don't let your guard down.
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No. 605859 ID: 9f37d6
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605859

"Oops."
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No. 605860 ID: fe6f71

ATTACK HIM!!! Ignore my other comment, it was before, it was before the pictures were uploaded. USE VASE TO HENRY SMASH!
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No. 605862 ID: 4258b5

>>605859
Bail, run, leave, get the fuck out of there.
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No. 605863 ID: ad627d

>>605859
Aw shit
Pipe 'em
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No. 605865 ID: d3be40

IT'S KILLING TIME! Ladies and Gentlemen, I don't think Henry is a mortal anymore! Sir Henry Perverted Backstabbing Motherf@#$er, your status as survivor has been REVOKED!!!

Or maybe that's not Henry. Either way, kill this idiot. But try to spare him if you can, we might need a subject for interrogation and/or a hostage, or an inside man. Focus on saving Kim!

Nan, give him one chance to surrender, and then do something similar to what you did to the father of Little Holly and June: throw the vase, push him onto the floor, bludgeon him repeatedly with the pipe, and remember to break his nose and jaw. Then for extra measure, cripple his hands and feet. Ask him what is going on, how to stop the end of the world, and how to leave the hotel without damning yourself.

If it turns out he's another of those monsters, run. You may want to smash his face, though.
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No. 605866 ID: fab898

>>605859

Guard self with pipe, if he becomes antagonistic at all, shove him aside your pipe and go up the stairs.

If he doesn't go all crazy, tersely ask him at least, if he really is Henry.
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No. 605868 ID: 1fbb52

>>605859
You know what, I don't even wanna know what might be upstairs now, and I say fuck going down the hall in either direction, knock those fucking eyebrows off his face. If that doesn't work, bail out as fast as your feet can carry you.
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No. 605871 ID: 1fbb52

>>605865
Yeah, I don't think this is Henry. In fact, I think this is what we saw in the furnace, and what we just saw after our encounter with the Pilgrim.
Not to beat the term dead, but: Ladies and gentlemen, I think it's finally happening.
I think we're dealing with a shapeshifter.
Explaining the joke probably kills it, and increases my spoilertext overuse, but for those of you that don't know: there was a bit of an in-joke shortly after Ruby Quest where shapeshifters were responsible for everything.
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No. 605873 ID: 534cc4

Nan use pendant!
.....
Or just beat the shit out of him/it.
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No. 605874 ID: 231031

>>605873
In the fork, shapeshifter or not, it hurts, or even better go for a combo. Pipe below, vase to the face.
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No. 605876 ID: ad627d

>>605871
That could make sense if this is actually none other than SANTIAGO
the no shirt connection is there at least
RELEASE THE FURY
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No. 605877 ID: 3f42e6

>>605859
Say:
>"This is kind of awkward. So, are you some sort of demon or something? Is scaring people your fetish?"

Attempt conversation before turning this into a fight. Whatever Henry is, he's obviously intelligent. He's also hasn't attacked you yet, which means he's either non-hostile or too weak for an open fight.
Either way, it would be to our benefit to try and get him talking. He could reveal something useful.
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No. 605878 ID: 534cc4

>>605859
The way it isn't immediately killing you... could it be friendly?

Either way we need to get it to explain what it is after beating it Into submission. (If it is somehow Santiago I would lol.)
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No. 605880 ID: a19cd5

>>605877
I agree with this and disagree with every BEAT HIM 2 ULTRADETH comment so far. That said, do get on the defensive with that pipe.
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No. 605881 ID: 9f37d6
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605881

Nan attempts the diplomatic approach.
She swings the lead pipe, and Henry reflexively blocks. He yelps in pain as the pipe connects with his forearm.
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No. 605882 ID: ccea58

Try an actual diplomatic approach?
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No. 605883 ID: ad627d

>>605881
Continue the interrogation/beating
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No. 605885 ID: 1fbb52

>>605881
Interrogation now seems like a viable option since it can feel pain. Maybe we should've actually been diplomatic. Only time and many drubbings will tell.
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No. 605886 ID: 3f42e6

>>605881
>"You know, for a shapeshifting demon, you're a bit of a wimp."
Get talking. Try to start conversation.


I think we're letting our paranoia get the better of us. It would be a shame to beat him to death only to find out he was a the real Henry all along.
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No. 605887 ID: fab898

>>605881

Interrogate him, and tell him we're in a hurry, and on the run from the Pilgrim, so if he doesn't co-operate, Nan's gonna be Hittin' some kneecaps around here.
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No. 605888 ID: f10b8e

go for the legs! and when hes inmovile interrogate him.

also, is the door in the lobby open?
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No. 605889 ID: 9f37d6
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605889

Henry grabs the lead pipe.

"I guess we should have done this sooner."
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No. 605890 ID: a19cd5

>>605889
GORE HIM WITH YOUR HORNS YOU ARE A GOAT
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No. 605891 ID: 1fbb52

>>605889
OOOH SHIT
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No. 605892 ID: 534cc4

>>605881
(Somehow that window in the background looks perfect for a pilgrim to crawl through right about now.)

Keep wildly beating him and try to get him on the ground!
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No. 605893 ID: 534cc4

>>605889
Bite his arm!
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No. 605894 ID: 1fbb52

>>605890
THEMS IS NUBS THEY AIN'T GORIN' SHIT.
AND THIS IS WHY I OPTED FOR ULTRADETH.
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No. 605895 ID: ccea58

SUCK HIS DICK
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No. 605896 ID: f10b8e

DAMMIT NAN DO YOU EVEN LIFT!?

wait for exposition and then run like hell.
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No. 605897 ID: ad627d

>>605889
Who's we?
Can you at least explain what you are.

Get ready to run or grab the vase and use it to bash the guy's face
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No. 605898 ID: d3be40

>>605896
She's badly wounded and her left hand is hard to use. Cut her some slack.

Well Nan, you tried to end this diplomatically. Now headbutt this idiot and head for the courtyard!

The beast might be nice to us after we helped resolve some of the voices in her head. Or not. Either way, she's probably your best bet at killing Henry.

Or use the blood in your hand to stun Henry and beat him to a pulp. Do not stop whacking him until you have done irreparable damage. Then break his arms and legs. Hands and feet too. Finally, find a way to tie him up.

If you're desperate or don't have any rope, gnaw his hands off. Cruel as this may be, you may want to ask him how many unfortunate survivors he backstabbed over the years. Twenty? 466? Everyone?

Get his side of the story. Then make sure he can't kill any of your allies ever again.
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No. 605899 ID: 1fbb52

>>605897
I assumed he was referring to he and Nan. Very well could have meant something else though.
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No. 605900 ID: 231031

You have feet, kick him in the fork or pull him in and knee him in the solar plexus
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No. 605902 ID: 9f37d6
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605902

Henry wrenches the weapon away from the injured Nan.
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No. 605903 ID: 9f37d6
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605903

Nan smashes Henry in the face with the nearby flowerpot.
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No. 605904 ID: 9f37d6
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605904

Nan bolts for the front door.
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No. 605905 ID: d3be40

Yay improvising!

Now follow up with the MAGNIFYING GLASS or run to the courtyard and get the beast to eat him alive.
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No. 605906 ID: 1fbb52

>>605904
BEAST IMMINENT
BRACE FOR MORE RUNNING
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No. 605908 ID: 534cc4

>>605904

......Freedom?

(Pffft haha no.)
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No. 605909 ID: 3f42e6

>>605903
Retreat backwards and ask
>"What have you done with the real Henry? I swear, if you've hurt him, I'll kill you"

I know, it's cliche, but it will hopefully bait him into talking to us.
Also, if he is the real Henry, then it gives us an excuse for attacking him. We can claim that we thought he was a fake, just like that time we saw a duplicate of Kate being burned to death.
It also implies that we care about Henry's safety. This will make his more likely to trust us if he's the real Henry.

He has the pipe, so direct confrontation wouldn't be wise.
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No. 605910 ID: 9f37d6
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605910

Nan bursts through the doors.

Nan has entered the TERRA COTTA COURTYARD.
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No. 605911 ID: ccea58

Contemplate life.
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No. 605912 ID: f10b8e

now we are weaponless and with no sources of light... yep, just keep running and hope for the best.

we should have janked his pants of to use as a bandage when we had the chance...
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No. 605913 ID: fe6f71

THE FLOWER POT IS NOW DEAD! MUHAHAHA! Anyhow, get far away as possible, and if you need to, use the door in between you and Henry.
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No. 605914 ID: fe6f71

oh.. yet again, late post. ignore last one. Look around for anything to use as a weapon. A piece of metal maybe?
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No. 605916 ID: fab898

>>605910

Look around, and see if you can spot our joke cracking nun again.
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No. 605917 ID: d3be40

Nan, this may be your one chance to escape... but you could lose if you run away. Maybe you're marked for death. Maybe the exit just leads to another part of the hotel. Maybe the deaths of your fellow survivors will haunt you to the grave.

Maybe Lightbringer will win and destroy the world... or lose and fail to save it.

Are you sure you want to leave?

If you really are, you could come back after stocking up on supplies.

Either way, the beast is probably within the vicinity. Make sure Henry is following you and lure the beast and Henry at the same time.

Good luck!
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No. 605918 ID: 9f37d6
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605918

It's so strange.
The night is clear, and the moon is out.

But

what happened to all the stars
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No. 605919 ID: 9f37d6
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605919

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No. 605920 ID: a19cd5

Is that the iron giant
but for real, w h a t
we should probably hide.
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No. 605921 ID: d3be40

WELL THAT'S SUFFICIENTLY SCARY

Nan, turn your back on the beast, run back to the hotel, ignore the pain in your hand, and throw Henry into the jaws of her hungry maw once and for all!
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No. 605922 ID: cb78a5

>>605919

NOPENOPENOPENOPE
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No. 605923 ID: ccea58

Tame the beast! (Just kidding, run for your life.)
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No. 605924 ID: f10b8e

nan, i hope that you do cardio on the regular bECAUSE WE ARE UP FOR SOME RUNNING.
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No. 605926 ID: 534cc4

>>605919
I like how there is an outline where the stars stop and you can tell this massive fucking thing is there.

..........Proceed....with caution?
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No. 605927 ID: 6e79d4

That's no moon!


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH KEEP RUNNING FUCK
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No. 605928 ID: 1fbb52

>>605919
Oh that is fucking awesome. Also, fucking petrifying.
Now is the time to get the fuck out of dodge.
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No. 605929 ID: fab898

>>605919

The Beast cometh!

Run away! RUN AWAY!
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No. 605930 ID: fe6f71

GO BACK IN! If you can't, duck under something!
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No. 605931 ID: cb78a5

>>605787

A little late, but Henry's been lying to us for a while now, but nobody really called him out on it (check the discussion thread). So yeah, Henry's been dicking with us since day one.
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No. 605935 ID: 18c4da

Are there any other doors besides the one we came out of? Anywhere else we could hide?
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No. 605936 ID: a2b630

Well, I walked in on some suspicious interloping, didn't I?

Henry's been a tricky one frm the beginning, but we had to trust him for some time, didn't we? Now that we couldn't, the safest option was to run. And now look where you are.

Think, child. Back when you were climbing the window before, you couldn't see the courtyard. Everything was engrossed in shadow.

You shouldn't be able to see this yard now. It might be another image, or you might've just found your key unto progress.

But your party is now separated. Pablo and his canine friend are with the Pilgrim. Kim is nowhere to be found. Henry is inside, either waiting for you to run back into his striking hand, or hoping to explain to you. You can't trust him until he's disarmed, but you're outside...

The beast has had the upper hand from the beginning, but this looks not like your beastly friend. Your beast is an amalgamation of souls, of limbs and knots and twisting agony. This, my dear child, does not look like your Beast.

Try to address it. If it doesn't respond positively, THEN run.

But be wary. There are as many men as there are monsters. They need only looked at more closely.
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No. 605942 ID: 86e91d

>666.gif
watch in awe
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No. 605947 ID: 9b57d3

>>605919
You just... can't... kill The Beast.

Run for cover, Nan. You need to get indoors again.
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No. 605948 ID: 1fbb52

>>605942
OH SHIT
Weaver strikes again.
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No. 605949 ID: e31d12

>>605919
Hello Beastie

Scan the courtyard for an exit (aside from the door Nan just came through). If there isn't one available...ask it what it wants. There's no point in trying to hide; it already sees her.
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No. 605952 ID: 6ccc9a

I think it's time to run yes.
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No. 605953 ID: 6ccc9a

So uhm, can we go back through the front door? I think Henry is a BIT less of a threat than the Beast
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No. 605961 ID: 47f8fc

>Compare inventories with Beast
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No. 605974 ID: b7e22b

Yeah. no. run into the buILDING AND FIND ANOTHER WAY AROUND "Henry"
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No. 605991 ID: caad34

Well...wow. Color me impressed...and awestruck. Not just did I not foresee any of these past few events coming but I am shitting bricks due to the gravity of it all.

This situation is so abstract that "we" don't seem to have any clear options but I'll give it a shot.

1st, I don't think that that thing overhead is the Beast. A) Because we already dealt with it and B) because it wasn't the SKY GOD. But hey, this hotels only plays by it's own rules

2nd, that thing may not look friendly (or hostile, for all I--oh um, I mean "we"--could see, it's just a floating pair of giant eyes with no discernible expression) but that exit was previously barricaded by bricks and one can't help but feel that it's now open for a reason. In addition, the entity that may or may not be Henry is still in there. The fact that he disarmed us makes him a possible threat which is reason enough for "us" to only widen the gap between us. He might be shortly coming for "us" and I doubt "we" should meet him half way.

Press yourself against and move along side the wall. I can't tell what angle the CELESTIAL SPECTATOR is looking down from but this way we can use the structure itself to obscure it's view of us.

Remember we are currently being chased (surprise,surprise) so put some pep in your step as you cautiously inch along the walls for a new opening back in the hotel or to part you have never been before. New place so be wary of new threats (duh).

Things are so bad that running into Santiago might actually be a welcomed event. All we need to ensure how screwed we are is for the SPACE LORD to sprout a big smile.
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No. 605999 ID: 0769b3

This hotel twists the minds and wills of those who enter, damming them to eternal suffering and leaveing them psycotic and crazed.
>>605871 also jesus ace christ that explains more the. It should have, the reflex to defend its self, the emotionless opps as he realises that he made a mistake, and the raw efficiency he has with physical combat.
Fuck me i need to sleep
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No. 606011 ID: 7de480

My memory's a bit iffy on this, has the beast actually done harm to anyone? I believe Santiago was terrified of it, but fuck him he's a fox. Compared to the Pilgrim and the Padre the beast downright harmless.

If we link the beast to the beast mentioned in Hotel California, it would be pointless to try fighting it, as "They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast", and it is probably invincible. Instead Nan should confront it compassionately as it is probably a metaphor for her repressed guilt or madness or something.
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No. 606013 ID: ad627d

>>606011
Or it's practically invincible and we should run because last time it was just toying with us if it is able to get this large, or we killed one of it's babies.
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No. 606031 ID: 85c385

Why do I feel like we just ran right into the Beast?

Also Henry doesn't seem...hostile. Just. Freaky. IDK What's going on with him. "We should have done this sooner"...done what?
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No. 606065 ID: 231031

Oh dear going further with the lyrics
"Last thing I remember I was running for the door.
I had to find the passage back to the place I was before.
'Relax' said the nightman 'we are programmed to recieve'"

So likely Henry if he is the nightman is going to pop up behind us. Depending on the reaction we might have our ending.
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No. 606075 ID: f10b8e

>>606031
i dont know. does '666' tells you something?
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No. 606082 ID: 7de480

I think we may not actually be in as much danger as we believe ourselves to be, or at least not the same kind of danger. We've seen the hotel wear at the sanity of every other character, why would Nan be any different? How much of what is going on a madness-induced hallucination?

On a different note, any theories about where the beast came from? The Padre and the Pilgrim are obviously members of the old mission, so where does the beast fit in?
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No. 606091 ID: f74860

Attack on titan mode activated!
Just kidding... but you should probably dive behind a hedge or confront "the beast"
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No. 606104 ID: f1beae

>666.gif
RUN.
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No. 606126 ID: 7e71f8

Every single time we've walked through the front door, it's done something really crazy to us, and usually not the least bit helpful. I highly doubt the front door is going to lead us back to Henry, or anyplace we would like to be. As much as this development sucks, I think staying is the better option than throwing our survival chances at the front doors. We need to stay for as long as we can first.
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No. 606129 ID: 49ce39

>>606082
I believe the popular interpretation is that the Beast is an amalgam of the souls of everyone who died in the fire.
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No. 606139 ID: b81b04

>>606031
Yeah, it seemed more like he was defending himself than trying to attack us.
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No. 606150 ID: 017b71

Is Henry pursuing us? If yes, hide until he's outside, then bolt back inside and hold the door shut on him! If no, start humming showtunes at... whatever that thing is. It probably won't attack us, since we don't reek of regret and desire for atonement, but can't be too careful, right?
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No. 606180 ID: ffeaf7

>>606065
stop doing this
he's already stated that the story is no longer following the song
also go to the discussion thread
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No. 606212 ID: a3b193

I don't think we can win this fight..so better hide nan!
>>605871 This actually explains why Kim suddenly disappeared when we entered the door and henry was there
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No. 606221 ID: 1fbb52

>>606212
Tis why I suggested it, it made sense (as much as "FUCKIN' SHAPESHIFTERS" can) AND worked as a nice little joke.
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No. 606240 ID: cf7d35

I suggest making a nice 180 and take our chances with Henry rather than confront the beast or staying outside on its home turf
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No. 606242 ID: a3b193

not a good idea since we're injured and henry has our pipe
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No. 606299 ID: a2b630

Alright, this is quite the predicament we've walked ourselves into. But whatever you do, do not panic.

Do not run.

The Beast is no threat to us.

Why? Why don't you think for a minute? The only time it deliberately went after you was either in the appearance of The Pilgrim, who seems not to be on the same side as Father Velasco and the victims, or in the admittance, the plea, that someone be freed of their sins.

The Beast is no evil to you. It is frightened. It is hurt. And you are no threat or sin to it.

You are the saving grace. The beast recognizes this.

Nan. My Child. Speak with it. Greet it most politely, most sweetly and motherly of tone, and if it does not respond violently, introduce yourself.

Do. Not. Run.
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No. 606391 ID: 1fbb52

>>606299
That all seemed a bit pretentious. Poetic, but pretentious.
I think we should try to be diplomatic when we have a means of defense should shit go wrong. This thing is like ten feet tall if not more, though, so we might not even have anything that could even mildly annoy it unless we just crawl into its eyes and rip its brain out from the inside.
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No. 606519 ID: 31ea58

>>606391
Also, to answer in a poetic and pretentious way myself:
Fear makes people do things they never thought themselves capable of.
Fear makes you lash out like a wild animal.
Fear is the mind-killer
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No. 606538 ID: f6a181

>>606382
That outline makes it look freakin adorable
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No. 606565 ID: 1fbb52

>>606519
I find this to be less pretentious because this is something that's easily proven. We can't actually prove if the Beast is not hostile to us unless it doesn't attack us, but that's a pretty risky thing to try and prove.
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No. 606578 ID: 0b952f

Running is probably the best option. If we trust Anderson for nothing else, let's trust him on what he said about the Beast: run and don't look back.
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No. 606624 ID: c43258

>>606578
This hotel is psychoreactive! Fear will only make things worse. Nan should stand her ground and face the Beast calmly. Worst case scenario we die, and if we know anything about this quest it's that death is not the end.
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No. 606630 ID: 5d2d74

"That's how he can live in the dark. He doesn't fear death. He is free in the darkness. He is not afraid.
Little by little, just letting it become a part of himself."

We'll be safe if we keep running, but we'll also lose ourselves in the process.
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No. 606632 ID: cf7d35

Father may be right. But if we do confront with diplomacy, we should ready ourselves for a retreat just in case it responses aggressively
Bless you, Father.
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No. 606633 ID: cf7d35

Father may be right. But if we do confront with diplomacy, we should ready ourselves for a retreat just in case it responses aggressively
Bless you, Father.
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No. 606642 ID: b0d654

>>606624
>>606633
I have strong doubts that the beast is sapient. We should run and maybe try to find a different entrance to the Motel or any other building we might see.
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No. 606667 ID: b0d654

>>606642
Even jumping through a window would be a good idea right now.
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No. 606671 ID: cef479

Avoid the giant creature that may or may not be made of the burnt bodies of the people killed during the Mission fire. Poetry or none we need to assume that in terms of threats The Beast is a bit bigger threat-wise than Henry.
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No. 606740 ID: af3fd6

>>605918

You might not be awake right now. Perhaps you should reassure your own identity and how you got here.
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No. 606802 ID: 2073cc

Well, if you're going for a plan that might work, I suggest using the courtyard to your advantage. I'm assuming the courtyard has four walls, like a typical yard. What you should do is run away from the beast, toward your left, seeing as the beast is toward your right. Before running, aim for one of the church bells using either your magnifying glass or a stone you can pick up in the yard.

I only suggest the glass b/c its in your possession, the beast is closing in, and you have no time to spare. After hitting the bell, the beast will hopefully be distracted long enough for you to enter a doorway or window along your left side. If not, run along the wall till you find an escape.

Past that, if the beast gets too close, hit the beast with the thick journal. And use THAT moment to escape further.
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No. 606848 ID: c6f54e

Those twin moons actually look like Kim's glasses, if she were looking down at Nan from above.
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No. 606867 ID: 9f37d6
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606867

Not the beast.
Something else.

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No. 606868 ID: 9f37d6
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606868

Nan freaks out at the gravity of the situation.

In a panic, she bolts back inside.
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No. 606869 ID: 9f37d6
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606869

Henry stands in Nan's way, attempting to block her.
Nan tackles Henry.
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No. 606870 ID: e31d12

>>606869
First order of business...shut the door behind you, Nan!
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No. 606871 ID: 2ec61a

throw henry out there!
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No. 606878 ID: 4f63e2

>606868
Uhh, Nan. Your shadow is broken.
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No. 606879 ID: 86e91d

Demand answers
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No. 606880 ID: b7e22b

Nice addition to he head butting. now see if you cant find your friends and warn them of henry
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No. 606903 ID: 534cc4

Don't throw henry out, we need answers dammit.

I will say we might have a hard time fighting him though, so we might have to throw him out there as a last resort.
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No. 606909 ID: ad627d

>>606869
resume beating him up / interrogating him
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No. 606918 ID: 49ce39

He doesn't have the pipe anymore... Could he really not want to fight? Pin him down if you can (the tackle should enable that) and start interrogating. Ask him who or what he is, why he's been lying to you, what his motives are, and what's up with his room. I'd also like to know how he really got into the hotel.
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No. 606942 ID: 732ac6

Da fuck you mean "not the beast"? Is there a surplus of giant monsters roaming this goddamn building?

On further thought I believe the proper Beast may reside in the "present" courtyard of the hotel, while this not-Beast inhabits the Spanish mission courtyard. What either of them actually are remains to be seen.
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No. 606944 ID: b305dc

I agree with that other anon, whatever he is he might not want to kill us right now.

Attempt to pin him down and demand he explain himself
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No. 606950 ID: 1c2a1b

Sit on him! Sit on him and make him answer questions! Questions like who he really is, what his motives are, how he knew we went out the window, what that thing outside is, if he and the outside thing want us dead like the Pilgrim does, if he knows what the pilgrim is, etc. Also, shut the door at some point, that thing is scary!
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No. 606954 ID: c247da

Use yer phat ass and sit on em!!
Also close the doors.
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No. 607002 ID: db83ac

We don't know what that new giant guy/girl is outside. Does anyone have a nickname that we can give him/her?

Why don't we ask Henry?

WHILE WE THREATEN TO FEED HIM TO THE GIANT?
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No. 607016 ID: 6ccc9a

Now that we've tackled him we his guard is dropped!
I agree with everyone else, pin him down and start interrogating. Something wonky is going on.
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No. 607020 ID: ad559a

Um.. Something tells me that this probably won't be the same Henry we just met. The hotel does that, like what happened with Pablo and the painting room and with Kim in the furnace. I vote you at least keep him pinned for now. Regain your composure from that thing outside, then assault Henry with questions!
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No. 607046 ID: 0bc138

>>607002
the Night Man is a fitting name for that thing.
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No. 607073 ID: 97a8d5

>>606869
Henry, you dick!
Use your NAN-LY PHYSIQUE to hold him down and get some answers.
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No. 607074 ID: 535bfd

Is it just me, or has Henry not been aggressive? I'm a little suspicious.

It doesn't look like he has the crowbar anymore either. I think this might be the real deal this time. Nan, are you able to check his back at all? It looked like he had some sort of mark there. Unless that's me being silly and seeing things that aren't there, then I guess be assertive and question Henry!
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No. 607075 ID: 6e79d4

Don't strike him again yet. This might be the real Henry.
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No. 607079 ID: 2f2fc2

hit him in the junk...there is no real henry.....at least this way we'll know if he's human
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No. 607094 ID: f10b8e

hit him in the balls and then restraint him.
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No. 607095 ID: 6fd088

>>606869
Ask Henry why he's such a dick
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No. 607107 ID: 07a835

>>606869
>attempting to block her
He's still being a dick. Disarm him, get him into a submission hold, and ask him who he really is.
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No. 607120 ID: caad34

>>607107

Agreed, true Henry or not, he clearly attempted to intercept you. I say a mild punch to his temple to daze him and show him that "we" mean business. Hell, we can also knock his light out and tote him to the nearest room and tie him to a bed or chair with blankets and/or towels for better interrogation quality. That would be ideal but too many things can go wrong and there is a factor of time and injury that is nipping at our heels.
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No. 607121 ID: fe6f71

PICK HENRY UP WITH YOUR NANNY GOAT STRENGTH AND CHUCK HIM OUTSIDE! Ether the abomination(I am proud of myself for spelling that correctly) will be killed or Henry will be killed. Or they'll work together. Ether way, it'll give you a head start.
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No. 607122 ID: 5e2937

Beat his ass into submission and restrain him.
There will be plenty of time to interrogate him elsewhere.
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No. 607145 ID: dbd097

>Compare inventories with the gravity of the situation
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No. 607236 ID: c302b8

Now beat the FUCK out of the tigger!
Sugg 1: run past him and into the elevator
Sugg 2: run past him and up the stairs
sugg 3: BEAT MORE FUCK OUT OF HIM AND INTERROGATE THE SHIT HEAD
sugg 4: see if the jan's closet is unlocked and if not run to the right and head to room 114
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No. 607290 ID: 2073cc

Assuming you're finished headbutting, grab Henry by the neck by both your hands and choke him while he's stunned.

He's a threat, knock him out first, then worry about the present tense. Seriously, CHOKE HIM WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH in the weak point known as his neck until he is passed out. You have too much shit on your plate right now, and this mother fucker will only add more if he's awake/conscious.

One more time, it's time for Nan to choke a bitch. And she's named Henry, ya'll! :D
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No. 607343 ID: 4efe5a

I think you guys are being far too harsh on Henry. There might be a reasonable explanation for his actions.
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No. 607361 ID: 4153de

>>607355
If anything that picture implies that it's his evil mirror twin we ran into before
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No. 607414 ID: 899aca

Just tear into him with a torrent whats and fucks. Like, what the fuck Henry I thought you were cool. Why you gotta be messing around with my head and shit trying to be all weird when I just want to get out of this craphole. Don't tell me you don't want out. If you do, you're loonier than Santy. And I'm pretty sure he tried to rape us. HE'S PRETTY FUCKING LOONY, HENRY. Is this a thing, is this a thing where everyone we think is cool turns out to be completely fucking batshit and have like demons and shit. What's next. Is Kim gonna sprout an eye in the middle of her forehead. Do you know how fucked up that would be. DO YOU KNOW HOW FUCKED UP. Oh my god where's Kim.

BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF HIM WHILE DEMANDING ANSWERS.
KICK HIM IN THE DICK.
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No. 607420 ID: 0897f9

Beating up Henry, satisfying as it might be, is inadvisable - if only because of the HEADLIGHT-EYED TITAN outside.
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No. 607454 ID: 5f02d8

I am so sick of this vague creepy bullshit! Lock the door, get somewhere secure, and restrain Henry. THIS FUCKER IS GIVING US SOME ANSWERS.
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No. 607520 ID: 9582f4

Tackle Beast, Kiss Henry.
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No. 607618 ID: 9f37d6

>>607432
>>607355
I really don't know how many times this has to be repeated, but:
This thread is for direct suggestions.
Please keep larger discussion to the NanQuest discussion thread here: http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/4297.html

Please do not post images in the active quest thread. Put that in the discussion thread only.
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No. 607622 ID: 8c4822

Don't punch Henry; he's pinned down and offguard so take the opportunity to question him. He seemed pretty resigned and willing to have this conversation, and the lights are still on and the door opened of its own accord - I'm taking those as good signs!
Ask him who he really is, and how he knows what he knows; if the doors are still open, ask him what's out there. Aim to forgive, even if you have to be aggressive - he did protect us from Santiago, after all.
Don't attack him unless he comes for us, and even then try to stay defensive; be ready to bolt rather than attack.
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No. 607680 ID: 97a8d5

>>607622
Very much agree. Nan-ly physique to hold that sonofabitch down and get some answers, assuming the power doesn't conk out once we grab him.
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No. 607706 ID: eba6db

How did you know about my escape through the window?
Are you really as you say you are?
What are you hoping to accomplish?
Are you the hotel manager!?
WHEN DO I GET PAID FOR THIS STUPID JOB!?

If he isn't cooperating, just freak out and stomp his pretty face in. It'll make you feel better and if he loses teeth, you can start a collection and perhaps make necklace of teeth in the future.
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No. 607716 ID: 9f37d6
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607716

Nan uses the opportunity to pin Henry.
She roughs him up a little and demands answers.

"All right! All right. I'll tell you everything."
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No. 607717 ID: 9f37d6
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607717

Henry hits Nan with the taser.
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No. 607721 ID: e31d12

>>607717
Didn't the taser belong to Kim? Aw crap, that can't be good.
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No. 607722 ID: 35de0f

Well shit.

Jump backwards if possible. Pretty sure tazers disrupt muscular function, but stuff is weird here, and I'm not sure what else we would do.
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No. 607724 ID: fe6f71

HENRY!!!
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No. 607725 ID: 541906

Void your bladder!
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No. 607733 ID: 86e91d

If you still got functional muscles, get some breathing room
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No. 607735 ID: d3be40

Grab him, I don't think he can take it much more than you can! He's using electric attacks, make sure you ground yourself on his FACE!
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No. 607736 ID: e7db7e

Do your best to ask Henry why he's such an asshole
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No. 607737 ID: 0664f3

He's probably trying to "sell" us to the Hotel. Can we please stop trying to talk with hostile murderers? Please? Pretty Please?

Try to grip him so he gets stunned as well, then get away from him. If we have access to some blunt instrument, use it to bludgeon the bastard while he's down. If he recovers before we do, keep your distance and move away from the entrance.
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No. 607740 ID: 319fae

>>607721
Kim gave him the taser way back in chapter four, so this is just Chekhov's gun.

I think he's going to throw Nan back out the door, which is a significant enough event that I doubt people can change it. Try holding on to him so he gets pulled out too? Maybe he can appease the giant.
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No. 607744 ID: ad627d

>>607717
Fight through it Nan!
Who the hell does he think we are?
Less mercy more violence.
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No. 607746 ID: 7e2b38

guys, shes being electrocuted....she doesnt have control of herself

if she does regan any body functions shes At henrys mercy

all we can do is sit there and watch the cutscene
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No. 607751 ID: d5e4f8

Freak out at the electricity of the situation.
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No. 607752 ID: 7e2b38

>>607751
you mean she should find thbis situation shocking?
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No. 607764 ID: 9582f4

>>605586
>>607717
Oh shit whose shirt is he wearing? He ripped his up for bandages?
When you come to, ask this and >>607706
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No. 607765 ID: d8315e

>>607717
Nan: use henrey as a grounding wire
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No. 607776 ID: 3b5192

Nan: Black Out.
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No. 607782 ID: a552ec

From now on, we cannot trust Henry for anything. No more demanding answers, no more helping, just either kill him, maim him, or leave him behind. He is obviously a sneaky little bastard (more than what we thought), and we should avoid him or get rid of him. being around him is a danger to you and anyone else around you.


On a side note, he got in about when Nan did. Did he possibly meet someone or something to make him this sneaky and aggressive toward Nan?
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No. 607793 ID: ecbc19

How do we know Henry didn't just see her jump from the window in a vision, then freakout? How can we be sure he's a bad guy?
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No. 607808 ID: 1768c8

Anyone else notice the irony of our little electrician nanny goat being electrocuted?
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No. 607812 ID: d3be40

>>607808
Wow, good one!

Speaking of which, Nan might be able to use her electronics skill against the tazer. If she knows ANYTHING that we don't about how to subvert an electric attack, now's the time!
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No. 607838 ID: d77277

I'm willing to grant Henry a little leniency because we panicked and hit him first (and then threw a vase in his face). That only extends so far though; Nan, is there any way you can hurt him, even as you're getting tased? Can you chomp in him, or something? Or maybe scream and get some attention. Management, now would be a good time for some aid to manifest.
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No. 607840 ID: f10b8e

why isnt henry also being electrocuted?

told you guys we had to punch him in the balls. that would have left him unable to move and pull any shit like this.
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No. 607871 ID: 2073cc

Okay, Nan, forget everyone asking you to ask Henry questions as you are being ELECTROCUTED.

As an electrician, you've gotten immunity to this or not. If immune, punch Henry in the throat or temple, above his nose. He will suffer, then take the tazer, and use it back on him.

And if you're not immune, Weaver concludes the thread with your blackout. Da end.
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No. 607883 ID: 534cc4

New plan, we live through this, and we kill henry with all of our might. We don't throw him to the horrors people, ad he is one of them, we bash his skull open until he dies.
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No. 607890 ID: b175e9

drive your thumb into one of his eyes
that'll show the fucker
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No. 607897 ID: 0d2d03

I don't understand Henry right now. So DID he put future Kim in the furnace? Also why isn't he attacking Nan in a way that will actually HURT her, if that makes sense.

Not sure if Nan has any choice right now, but if she can, she should try to get that tazer away from Henry.
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No. 607924 ID: 2e2233

Nan; Shrug off electrocution like it was a mosquito bite, point at Henry: "I'll get you bitch."
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No. 607935 ID: 1fbb52

>>607924
I was trying to link that video in the discussion thread. Bless your beautiful soul.
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No. 607948 ID: 3009b4

Whatever motivations, I'm going to suggest Henry isn't trying to kill Nan directly. Nan's been doing all the violence up until this point. He's had plenty of opportunity to hurt Nan directly, especially when he saw she was already wounded and he's had the taser the whole time.

Since being an electrician does NOT make one immune to a freaking taser, stop being silly like Nan can just shrug it off. If we get an opportunity to be less rash in the future, let's take it.
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No. 607965 ID: 2f2fc2

>>607948
What do you mean firemen aren't flameproof?

anyways

we have to see what action herny takes now....since we know he's a spoopy monster guy and yet he used the taser and hasn't exploded in crazy on us
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No. 607971 ID: 1fbb52

>>607965
He could just be a fucking crazy sociopath, don't forget that possibility.
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No. 607992 ID: 9f37d6
File 141757905244.gif - (12.90KB , 701x683 , 672.gif )
607992

While Nan is incapacitated, Henry rolls out from underneath her and kicks her sharply in the side.
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No. 607994 ID: 9f37d6
File 141757919727.gif - (6.81KB , 701x683 , 673.gif )
607994

Everything goes dark.
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No. 607996 ID: 6cb462

GAME OVER
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No. 607997 ID: cb78a5

Start talking in your sleep and ask Henry why he's such a dick
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No. 607998 ID: dbd097

>Wake up
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No. 607999 ID: e31d12

>>607996
Not yet. Not like this.

Try to see or hear anything. Can Nan move at all? Can she speak?
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No. 608008 ID: 9f37d6
File 141758134505.gif - (6.34KB , 701x683 , 674.gif )
608008

Nan doesn't lose consciousness. She can feel her hands being bound behind her just as her motor functions return.

She feels herself being led along a short distance, stumbling. And then-
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No. 608010 ID: 9f37d6
File 141758136349.gif - (39.81KB , 701x683 , 675.gif )
608010

Henry removes the burlap sack from Nan's head.
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No. 608012 ID: 687279

>>608010
"Your room sucks."
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No. 608013 ID: e31d12

>>608010
Now Henry is naked? I think this guy is bananas.

So he's got Nan in his room. Ask him what he wants.
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No. 608014 ID: 9ddf68

"you need a new interior decorator"
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No. 608015 ID: 910333

>>608010
Is he naked? Did nan gain some weight?
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No. 608016 ID: dbd097

Thank goodness we're wearing overalls.

>How are we being detained right now?
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No. 608017 ID: 95a470

kick him in the ballz! they are the man's biggest design flaw!
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No. 608019 ID: d90668

Keep calm and survey your surroundings while testing your bonds.

Ask him whats going on and try to keep him talking as long as possible.

Will keep him distracted so you have a better chance to break free.
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No. 608021 ID: a2b630

Ohhhhhh, no. No, no, no, that's not good. Remember when another homicidal maniac tried to get someone naked? The fact Henry is naked isn't any good, especially since he assaulted us, tazed us, and in previous illusions of memory, also tried to kill us again. Not to mention the previously brought up reflection...

No, no, no, this isn't good at all. Whether it's the real Henry or his reflection, which it seems like his reflection, I wouldn't trust him at this point. While I try not to be impolite to those we come to trust, now is not a time for formality.

Kick him, and continue doing so while you try to untangle your hands. Possibly try the sharp edges of your hooves, if your hands are cloven in such a way. If not, just kick and curse.

Curse him to all hell. If he's naked, we don't need to know what he wants to know it's bad.
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No. 608024 ID: 8178e0

Nan: Prepare your anus.
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No. 608025 ID: c302b8

What can we do?! We're fucking STUCK!
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No. 608026 ID: d3be40

...Let me guess. Pablo is Henry's father.

And Henry's some kind of magical painting.

While he starts talking, start struggling against the ropes! Almost any knot can be wriggled out of, if you keep your arms in motion long enough!

I... don't think you can save Kim anymore. Make sure you still have your teeth.

Have you seen this room? In the dark -

wait, how the hell is this room still in the light?! This is NOT sane and yet light is pouring into the room! Is he performing ritual sacrifices to power up the light in this room?!

Would explain how the elevator and the safe room stayed bright for so long.

...Ah what the hell, at least Santiago is more honest about it. Yell for Santiago to kill Henry now.
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No. 608027 ID: e31d12

>>608025
Villain monologue time!

Honestly, I want to hear it. I want to know what the hell his deal really is.
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No. 608035 ID: ca118c

Check if your legs are stuck. If they are not, try to kick him when he comes close.

If they are stuck, try to stay calm and talk with him
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No. 608036 ID: b5b4e9

Even if Henry is naked, Nan is not. This is good. Bright side, woo...

Now, since we appear to be bound, I vote we keep Henry talking by any means necessary. Ask him questions, but don't interrupt him. That might make him angry, and even if he's not visibly armed, he's still dangerous. Keep wiggling around and see if you can free yourself. If you manage it, DON'T LET HENRY NOTICE.
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No. 608047 ID: a4941f

"why are you nekkid?"
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No. 608057 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759057551.gif - (39.49KB , 701x683 , 677.gif )
608057

The room is soaked in blood. Nan is bound with a bundle of rope behind her back. The rope appears anchored to two fixtures in the ceiling. Henry is naked.

Nan kicks at Henry, but she can't reach him.
"Ha! You think I haven't seen that one before?"
Nan demands answers.

"You sure do love to talk, don't you? No matter how much I try to tell you to shut up. Fine, then. But it won't help you any."
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No. 608061 ID: a19cd5

Jeez, henry.
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No. 608062 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759180927.gif - (40.00KB , 701x683 , 678.gif )
608062

"I told you once before about a memory I had. Really, it's all I have left.

I don't know how long I've been here. Months. It feels like forever. I was here before any of you.

That memory is all I have left.
A wife.
A daughter."
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No. 608063 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759195533.gif - (38.95KB , 701x683 , 679.gif )
608063

"I was here for only a week when I saw the first one die. Tempers were running high. People were hungry, scared. A fight broke out near the stairs, and one of them went down. Just an accident. But he was dead by the time he reached the bottom.

The lights flickered. Hummed.
The next day we found food.

That's how I knew what it wanted."
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No. 608064 ID: 534cc4

Try and wriggle your restraints, see any obvious weaknesses? Don't say anything, just listen for now.
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No. 608067 ID: a8e9ac

"So you just go along with what it wants? Like some puppet?"
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No. 608068 ID: 687279

>>608063
Tell him everyone here is guilty of something. Anderson killed his own son in a shootout. Anna killed a family by improperly installing an elevator. Santiago has done who knows what, Pablo left his suicidal roommate alone after an argument. Ask what he's done. Whose death was he responsible for?
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No. 608069 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759275289.gif - (39.82KB , 701x683 , 680.gif )
608069

Nan struggles while Henry is in the bathroom, but her bonds are tight.

Henry returns, carrying something.

"It's no use to resist. You know how powerful this place is. You can't fight it."
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No. 608070 ID: 3009b4

I think it's pretty clear whose deaths he's been responsible for.

Try to jump; I'm not sure how those restraints work but they might not work with different leverage.
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No. 608071 ID: 2ec61a

do a sick backflip and get the wires in front of you.
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No. 608072 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759282304.gif - (15.27KB , 701x683 , 681.gif )
608072

"I'm not a monster. I didn't enjoy doing what I've done.

But this place demanded blood.

I just wanted my family back. To know that they're all right. To see my daughter again. To hold my wife."
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No. 608073 ID: 9f37d6
File 141759285018.gif - (22.31KB , 701x683 , 682.gif )
608073

"I'd kill for that."
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No. 608075 ID: b00646

demand to know what he did to his wife and child
>>
No. 608076 ID: 534cc4

Do you think your family would accept you and love you knowing the countless lives you took? Or if you ever get out do you plan to lie to them?
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No. 608077 ID: 687279

>>608073
Tell him about the vision where he held his own children hostage.
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No. 608078 ID: e31d12

>>608073
Damn you Henry...

You think you can just kill your way out of here?
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No. 608080 ID: 534cc4

>>608077
That was someone else.
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No. 608081 ID: 687279

>>608080
Oh, so it was. ...the only visions we've had related to Henry involve being in a relationship with him.

>>608073
Tell him that this is not what the hotel wants. You're supposed to kill someone, not be killed.
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No. 608082 ID: 3009b4

Ask him what his wife looked like. Can he even remember?
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No. 608084 ID: 2e2233

Son of a bitch. If only Scooby Doo and the gang were here, they could have nipped this one in the bud before we got driven so far up shit creek with no paddle.

Best thing I can think to do now is to probe him about his family. Ask how much they remember. If we can dredge up enough emotion in him, perhaps we can guilt-trip him. A sort of "is this what they would want?" thing, perhaps.
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No. 608088 ID: d3be40

...There's more than one Pilgrim, isn't there.

Henry might be the latest in the line of Pilgrims "hired" by the hotel. Anyways, it's official: he's The Sellout. Backstabbed his fellow survivors to keep living.

So. Now we get it. Blood sacrifices, and in exchange, the survivors get supplies and shelter. All those people who died in that fire - that was the initial sacrifice. It was meant to do something.

The sins. What if it's symbolic? Sins of a black heart - not unburnable. The opposite. Charcoal. Charcoal to light up the hotel, force all those ghosts out.

It's cleaning house.

The hotel is stained by the souls that haunt it and it wants them gone, packed up, stop staying here if you don't pay the rent.

The hotel's trying to live, same as the survivors. Only it doesn't care about the survivors, does it.

But this is a good thing, Nan.

YOU ARE A @#$%ING ELECTRICIAN.

Your goal is simple: make the ghosts leave, clean the mansion, get paid. How? Simple. Fix the wiring and light up every last room in the hotel. That should get rid of every last ghost. It's going to be the biggest job you've ever done, but you heard Lightbringer: BE THOROUGH. Maybe he's the sacrifice you need to get the right tools and materials for the job.

Hopefully you can do this without blowing up the world. Good luck!
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No. 608093 ID: 1fbb52

>>608088
Holy shit, every post you make is a wall of assumptions. Slow the fuck down.
Henry is hoping that if he kills enough people, the Hotel will let him go, or that he can somehow outlast it. He wants to get out like everyone else, but he's an absolute nutter.
The first idea that pops into your head is not absolute truth. This would make a good THEORY, but I'm not sure how well it holds up.
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No. 608094 ID: e7db7e

Start laughing manically.

Ask Henry is he's sure he's been here longer than you. Ask him if he's sure he knows this hotel better than. Give him crazy eyes.

Basically, just try to confuse him and stall for time. If you laugh loud enough then it might attract the attention of Anderson, Santiago or somebody else.
Also, if it looks like he doesn't actually know much about how the hotel functions, then we might be able to bluff our way out of this.
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No. 608096 ID: f4f6ba

Start with some obvious questions. Did he kill Anna? Does he know what was up with Furnace!Kim? Has he ever let the taser out of his sight?

We need confirmation and time. Don't ask him what he plans to do with us, because that's like skipping to the end of a dialogue tree.
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No. 608097 ID: 384c44

Stall like crazy. Tell stories, tell him about your visions, ask questions. Ask how long this whole thing has been going on. Ask how many people has he killed. Ask what his relationship with Kim is. Ask whether he really is the Pilgrim. If so, ask where he got the mask, how he survived a rebar sword to the face, why he hasn't already killed Nan when he had the chance, and how he managed to escape from Anderson and Pablo and reach the second floor before Nan did.
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No. 608098 ID: 0897f9

Tell Henry about the original pilgrim, Lorenzo; How the padre strung him along, never freeing him from his duties despite the attractive promises he made! Assure Henry that if the padre is running the show, no matter how hopeless it seems - fighting the hotel is the only thing we can do - doing the hotel's bidding, no matter what he gets in return, is sure to benefit the hotel more than it does Henry.
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No. 608109 ID: 86e91d

Ask about Kim, about the others
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No. 608115 ID: eda9d1

...Wait. What if his wife and daughter are fabrications of the hotel? We know it can mess with peoples' memories, and Nan in particular has had false(?) memories involving a relationship with Henry.

I doubt Henry would take this theory well though, so maybe Nan should keep it to herself.
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No. 608121 ID: ad627d

>>608073
So what we mean nothing to you? We're just some food?
We're just another notch on you belt?
What about our anniversary?
Did that mean anything to you at all?
Have you even told us your real name?
Have you just lied to us this whole time?
Why did you save us from Santiago if this is what you wanted all along?
What did you do to Pablo, Anderson, and Kim?!
Go crazy, get hysterical.
Try to break free of our bonds.
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No. 608123 ID: e31d12

Why would the hotel ever set him free if he's so good at killing people for it? You don't just let a valuable asset literally walk out the door. He's played everyone for fools, but the hotel is playing him. Instead of either dying or trying to work with the others to find a way out, he's created his own personal limbo.

I guess Nan should ask him about Anna, and whether he killed anyone else that Nan has met during her time here. Ask him what good it's done him.
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No. 608126 ID: a2b630

You have to tell him that no, no that's not what the hotel wants at all.

What the Hotel wants is Justice. Not Sacrifice. Not Blood. It's had enough blood already.

Tell him about the article. About the burnt souls, and the letter. Tell him they all have something they came looking for. They all wanted to go home. Anderson has a son, but she saw a vision where that son died. She had a vision where she was Henry's wife, where he was abusing them, where she had to strangle him to keep him from hurting anyone else...

They all came for a reason. But that is not a reason the Hotel cares for.

The hotel isn't negotiable. It doesn't sate itself on sacrifice. It doesn't sate itself on blood. And it won't bring his wife and daughter back. If anything, they're already long gone.

It keeps you all here for other reasons. And spilling just as much blood as what cursed it, is not one of them.

And it certainly isn't for more sacrifice.

---

Also, Nan, remember other things when speaking with him. If he's really been The Pilgrim from the get go, consider what else came later.

Before and After the Pilgrim came certain things. Beasts, for example. Priests, for another. But maybe they do want blood. Maybe it's just not yours...

Another hooded horned one brought all the churchgoers to their knees. Another horned hooded one is trying to spill that blood again.

Try to consider benefits and consequences to leaving Henry to the Beast next time. And maybe next time, try to talk to Father Velasco instead of the one you thought was someone else.

The Father left you his bible for a reason. Maybe he'll be more reasonable, should Henry fall flat.

And remember, should you break free, should you run, you need to head for the furnace...
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No. 608128 ID: 0ce41b

Hmm more blood popped up the moment he put that mask on. He didn't even have to actually shed someone's blood for more to pop up.
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No. 608130 ID: d3be40

>>608093
Yeah, I know. I'm just trying to come up with ideas. The more we can analyze the hotel, the less advantage it holds.

Nan, ask Henry what "NOW DIE, AND RELEASE ME" means.
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No. 608131 ID: bdd703

>>608073
Ask him if he really believes that becoming part of this awful hotel will help him leave?
Because it sounds more like he is being consumed by it.
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No. 608135 ID: 4dfbf1

>>608130 making assumptions based off of absolutely nothing doesn't give us an "advantage".
Ask what he remembers of his wife and child.
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No. 608137 ID: f10b8e

a new blood splatter appeared after henry putted the mask on. does that means he yanked that thing to his face?

tell henry he has a micro-penis.
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No. 608148 ID: 0ce41b

Kinda seems like it's the wrong angle for it to be from him pulling the mask on but maybe ...
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No. 608162 ID: 3af16b

>>608073

Ask Henry if Anderson, Pablo or Kim are okay.
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No. 608164 ID: c47180

>>608073
Why dont we ask henrey some questions about his family so that we can find out how old his wife is, how old his kids are and then we could possible tell him that we have had contact with his family.
What is needed for henry is hope. He has been here for months without contact with his family and if we can tell him that we have actually been in contact with one of his family members or just tell him a vague white lie inorder to get him to see us as asset/information on his family
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No. 608176 ID: 9582f4

>>608164
I agree. Stall him with happy questions. Ask to see a mirror to know if he's real henry or mirror henry
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No. 608184 ID: 6ccc9a

Stall with questions about his family or maybe trying to convince him that they should work together and that's really the only way they can escape.
Look for anything you can use against him. Gain his trust. Maybe if you lure him close enough to you you can knock him out or attack him.

I dunno haha. JUST DON'T DIE.
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No. 608185 ID: 9f37d6
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608185

Nan demands answers. She asks about the others.

"Yes, I killed Anna. She was in the way -- and more blood for the sacrifice. Besides, you heard her. She wanted to die. I'm sure she welcomed the release"

"As for the others, don't worry. I left them in the lounge. But that damn fool Anderson managed to catch a ricochet, I think."
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No. 608186 ID: 9f37d6
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608186

And suddenly it dawns on Nan
Back at the Lounge

Kim wasn't saying "Hurry".

She was saying "Henry".
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No. 608189 ID: 92817b

Mien gott
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No. 608191 ID: 92817b

Fuck my fingers are not as accurate like before.
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No. 608195 ID: 86e91d

Since we are helpless, tell him how futile his actions are; he's merely prolonging his stay at the hotel at the stake of others. Not only he will never see his family again, but now he's doomed beyond reprieve for his actions. And it's all for his own fault.


Or you could hope your pendant does shit.
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No. 608197 ID: fd70a3

Shit, try yelling loudly while asking him questions? Maybe you'll luck out and get someone else to hear you. Because you're kind of fucked right now.
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No. 608198 ID: 9f37d6
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608198

Nan tells Henry he is making a big mistake. This isn't the way to freedom. He has to fight.

"I know better than you. I know you can't fight this place. And I know what it wants.

At first, I thought it was simple. I thought if I was the last one alive, I'd get to go free. Like it was a test.

But then I was the last one.
And more kept coming."
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No. 608199 ID: a2b630

Hang on, Nan.

That skull looks unscathed.


When we injured The Pilgrim, we practically impaled his skull with the crowbar we threw. Remember how it left scars?

That skull is fresh. There's no scar. And we haven't left any damage on Henry for practically impaling him, if that was him.

So either he's too far bound to The Hotel to be saved...

Or he's playing a role that isn't his. He might not be the real Pilgrim.

Either way, don't trust him. Try to follow your nose on this.

You're a good girl, child. Your instincts have brought you this far. Do what you have to do, but you have to get back to the others with this information, and fast.

Henry is no longer part of the circle of friends you're trying to save.
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No. 608200 ID: fe6f71

KIM IS ALIVE! A-hem... Nan, your feet are not chained down, correct? And the rope is anchored to the ceiling. You might be able to do one of those cool spinning things that people do in the movies. Or at least kick him where the sun don't shine. The broken mirror is also nearby, maybe you can cut the ropes on it if you can reach it. Or you can somehow trick Henry into running into the mirror.
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No. 608202 ID: 9f37d6
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608202

Nan asks about the incident with the rebar sword.

"Oh yes. Quite fortunate, that. Got stuck in the skull. Didn't so much as graze me.
Isn't that funny? Most people don't really fight back. That's -- that's why the whole getup, really. Sure seemed to scare you."
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No. 608205 ID: 388ccd

>>608186

Bleat like a goat and shit yourself.
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No. 608206 ID: a2b630

... Alright, scratch that, he might very well be the Pilgrim. But the Hotel is on nobody's side. The blood may temporarily sate it, but you know it won't satisfy it.

If anything, he's made it worse drawing it out this long. The longer he feeds The Hotel, the longer he's away from his Wife and Daughter. If he's been gone too long...

I don't know how flexible you are, or how terribly painful it would be to attempt acrobatics the way you're bound. But if you could step back, bring your wrists to the broken mirror, you could cut the rope there...

Or if acrobatics could indeed work, once he gets the knife out is an opportunity. If he comes closer, try to back away. Against the wall. Against the broken mirror.

Slit wrists might be a painful risk to take, but if that broken mirror could cut the rope...
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No. 608207 ID: 388ccd

Tell Henry he looks like Lorenzo.
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No. 608208 ID: 86e91d

Sure that outfit is more meaningful than just for spooking people out, ask him if he knows he's being played on a scheme he doesn't even know.

(That's a torn painting, I'm sure)
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No. 608209 ID: 3009b4

Ask if Anderson is in on it.
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No. 608212 ID: fe6f71

Buy some time. Ask him about Lorenzo.
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No. 608214 ID: dbd097

So this means at least Pablo and Anderson probably aren't dead.

>Tell Henry you can save him. Tell him the Hotel told you about your role as the lightbringer.
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No. 608217 ID: 9f37d6
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608217

Nan struggles further, but the bonds are fasted too high behind her for any kind of acrobatics Nan's capable of. As for the broken mirror, it's in the bathroom, well out of reach.

Nan has to keep him talking. She tells Henry he's wrong. She starts talking about the Lightbringer, and how Lorenzo was --

Henry loses his composure.
"Oh don't fucking give me that! You've been talking to that lunatic Santiago, is that it? You think he knows what he's talking about?! Ancient Indians and lighthouses and sea monsters and whatever else, that bullshit? He doesn't fucking know anything! I've been here longer than he has!

I found the Padre's Bible once, did you know that? All that writing about sacrifice. That's when I finally figured it out. Exactly what it wanted."
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No. 608218 ID: dbd097

>"WITH GLORIOUS WINGS I AM REBORN"
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No. 608219 ID: 0ce41b

weren't we there when he found that book?
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No. 608222 ID: 9f37d6
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608222

"When I killed that kid, Alan, something happened.
He was bleeding, screaming.
He cried, did you know? He was supposed to be some outlaw and when he died, he was sobbing like a child.

And he said something.
He said his dad was a lawman. He was looking for him.
He said he'd find me. I didn't think anything of it.

But then a few days later, who should show up in the hotel but the old man himself.
That was the final piece of the puzzle."
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No. 608223 ID: 86e91d

>sea monsters
..Cjopaze ?

Let him go on, buy some more time
>>
No. 608224 ID: 388ccd

>>608217
"If you kill me, you'll never find a way out of this hellhole. You will never be able to see your family again if we can't all work together, is that what you want?!"
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No. 608225 ID: 3009b4

Ask about his wife's name -- was it Aniese?

Also ask about the pendant if it means anything to him. You're wearing it, right? Tell him to take a look at it.
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No. 608226 ID: c247da

Show him the pendant,and show him that burnt paper! Tell him you know of a way out of here!
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No. 608229 ID: 9f37d6
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608229

"See, that's why I couldn't leave, even for all the blood I'd spilled. Everyone who came here was tainted. And the blood sacrifice, it needed to be pure."
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No. 608230 ID: 9f37d6
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608230

"Why are you here, Nan? In this hotel.

Why do you think I brought you here in the first place?"
>>
No. 608231 ID: a2b630

Oh no.
>>
No. 608233 ID: 9ddf68

a faulty outlet
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No. 608235 ID: a2b630

Ohhhhhh no...

OK, I think we've heard plenty, don't you? Absolutely! We have absolutely learned plenty, there is absolutely nothing else he wants with you other than to sacrifice you, child, because he is every bit the loonie!

He's ...

Hang on.

Hang on, there's something behind him.
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No. 608237 ID: 2e2233

If we manage to get him riled enough that he tries something within kicking distance I say we break his balls. I wouldn't seek to rile him up on purpose though. I sure didn't see him pick up a knife, but best not to take chances.

Also, what do you think would happen if Nan just lifted her feet or tried to swing? Would the rope, or the ceiling fixtures be strong enough to support her? Even if they don't break, maybe we could swing around like an angry battering ram to keep him away.
>>
No. 608238 ID: a2b630

Oh god. I think I know what that is.
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No. 608239 ID: 3009b4

OK -
1. Nan isn't pure, she's lazy and her only special skill is singing showtunes, which immediately disqualifies her purity.

2. How the hell did Henry manage an outside communication?
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No. 608240 ID: a2b630

The hotel may not take sides, but it seems to be picking one now... Yours!

Don't warn Henry! Whatever you do, don't warn him about the -
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No. 608241 ID: a2b630

Uhhhhhhhh, Henry? I think you've just pissed off something. It's not Nan that's mad now.
>>
No. 608242 ID: a2b630

ello beastie
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No. 608244 ID: 86e91d

So it was you, why?
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No. 608246 ID: c47180

>>608230
What he is asking for is the impossible no one is pure, everyone has done something wrong, please inform him of a job you fucked up nan or anything you have done wrong in life
>>
No. 608247 ID: 3009b4

>OK, I think we've heard plenty, don't you?

No, we haven't. He's got lots more information and if something horrible is about to eat him we need to know as much as possible before it does.
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No. 608248 ID: 9f37d6
File 141763952208.gif - (27.97KB , 701x683 , 692.gif )
608248

Nan struggles further, attempting to buy more time. She raises her voice, hoping someone will hear her.
She asks how Henry managed outside communication.

"Alan cries out in his dying breath for his father and the Marshall shows up in days.

I've tried so many times to write letters to escape, to reach my family. But I write one letter asking for a handyman, and here you are.
This place doesn't want anyone getting out, but it's more than willing to let me bring more people in.

You're nothing, Nan. You're not special. This place didn't choose you. I did. You're nobody.
That's why you're special.

And when I sacrifice you to the Padre, I'll be free.
You're going to die. And you're going to release me."
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No. 608250 ID: c76c67

Headbutt! Jab his fucking eye out with your horn.
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No. 608254 ID: 3009b4

Did it ever occur to him to order a pizza for delivery? Seriously, he could get food and victims at the same time. Just saying.

What makes him think the Hotel will release Nan? It seems to like *impure* sacrifices since that's all it seems to summon on its own.
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No. 608255 ID: a2b630

The reason his letters won't buy a response is because, not only is HE not dead, but his family may already be dead without him. He's only made himself special because he took up a satanic suit and decided to feed a bunch of demons!

You've heard enough out of him! Kick him, headbutt him, do whatever you can, but something is getting in the room, and you don't have time!
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No. 608256 ID: c247da

Kick him in the balls! Spit in his face! Scream at the top of your lungs!
STRUGGLE
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No. 608257 ID: 86e91d

If he can't be reasoned with and is he's going for the kill, fight back as a last ditch effort
>>
No. 608258 ID: a2b630

He has no more information for us now.

She IS special, but he doesn't know that. The Hotel does, though.

Struggle, kick, shout, headbutt, do whatever you have to, but something else is in on his little parade. Let him meet his so-called " salvation " on his own.

The Thunder isn't meant for You.
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No. 608259 ID: a8adaf

>>608248
Curse him.

Tell him that he may kill you but it's not going to work either. There's nothing he can do to get out. He can only taint his soul further.

Don't go gentle into the night.
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No. 608261 ID: a2b630

iiiiiiis nobody questioning why the room is going black?because normally, that means something very big,very black,and very hotelbased and nasty is near

i think were in troublllllllllle
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No. 608262 ID: a8adaf

>>608261
We can't get in much more trouble than we're in now.

It's Henry who is in trouble. Point this out.

Tell him that if he doesn't want to die, he will let us go NOW.
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No. 608264 ID: 3009b4

Also if you're going to fight, bite his fingers since he's so helpfully putting his hand near your face.
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No. 608265 ID: dbd097

>Explain that you're not pure
>Tell him how much sex you've had
>>
No. 608269 ID: 63348a

anderson saw alan when he was alive, didn't he?

what about santiago? did he know? hasn't he been here for a while?
any reason he was spared for longer?
>>
No. 608270 ID: ae0abd

>>608248
didn't you broke your husband head with an axe handle?
>>
No. 608271 ID: f10b8e

wow gee thanks for opening that old wound with annas death :C

ask him about how he plans to escape.
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No. 608272 ID: c47180

We are in arms length of him GO FOR THE NUTS NAN
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No. 608273 ID: 3009b4

By the way, ANANZI - an old word meaning "Enemy". Nan is not ANANZI -- the enemy. That might mean the Hotel doesn't consider her an enemy. It might very well only want guilty parties.

Remind Henry that the Hotel may react very poorly to his choice of victim, and the darkness closing in might be coming for him instead.
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No. 608274 ID: f10b8e

and ask why the fuck theres so much blood in here.
>>
No. 608275 ID: 687279

>>608248
Tell him that nobody that gets summoned by this place is pure. He could've gotten any electrician throughout time. He got you, why does he think that happened? You're responsible for someone's death.
>>
No. 608276 ID: c3ffdd

Plan A: Laugh at him. Curse him. Tell how wrong he was to think you were anything beyond another random schmuck dragged into all of this.

Plan B: I hope you took a deep breath before he started trying to smother you. Can you fight the pillow, maybe by biting into it and yanking in some direction?

Regardless of which you go with: don't tell him about the blackness creeping in.
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No. 608278 ID: f70457

I think that evil reflection from way back when might've been the hotel trying to warn us that Henry is evil by showing us how the hotel sees him. At this point pray for Deus Ex Machina and wait until he draws the knife, then kick furiously at him.
>>
No. 608283 ID: 3009b4

>At this point pray for Deus Ex Machina

Actually Henry already stated that he's going to let the Padre kill Nan, which might just backfire horribly.
>>
No. 608286 ID: f70457

>let the Padre kill Nan

Not exactly the same thing as performing a ritual sacrifice. Usually involves him killing Nan for the Padre.
>>
No. 608288 ID: 2e2233

Pull up your feet, put your weight on the ropes/ceiling rope bindy things. Kick him with both feet while you're at it.
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No. 608289 ID: d3be40

He thinks you're pure?!

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Pure doesn't involve violence, the willingness to murder.

Pure doesn't involve running away OR fighting when negotiation is an option.

PURE DOES NOT INVOLVE DOING A CRAP JURY-RIGGING ON A PROFESSIONAL'S WORK, NEVER ACQUIRING HELP TO FIX THAT EXCUSE OF A CRAP JOB OUT OF PRIDE, AND LEAVING AN ENTIRE CLUB TO BURN TO DEATH.

AND PURE DEFINITELY DOES NOT INVOLVE MURDERING YOUR OWN DAUGHTER.

Headbutt
>>
No. 608296 ID: a2b630

I think back to the bible, and now that I think about it, Henry having found it before makes sense.

We read about the documenting of Father Velasco's downfall in sanity until the last pages, but then there's a lot of text, and Nan finds something new. Henry knew Nan would find the journal. So maybe he left a message for intimidation tactic.

Either way, let the beast eat him.
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No. 608297 ID: ce7d0d

Ok i think i know how to get out of this situation.
If we remember what was said to us, the hotel will always try to defend itself and stop people from leaving, and should a person be close to discovering an exit or a way to defeat it, it will send out the darkness to stop him/her,kind of like when nan threw the lamp then got teleported back to her room or when the mysteriously lit room (sunset room if i remember correctly) that sandiago was in ended up turning off right after nan was asking how to safely roam trough the darkness.
Its clear that the hotel dislikes people that start snooping around or damaging it,people who it considers to be potential threats, which is why , we're gonna trick it, we will outsmart whatever higher entity is using us as playthings...
How you ask?
We bluff, and use the darkness as a way of escape.
So here's what we're gonna do, tell henry that you've figured out how to get out of the hotel , and that he plays a vital role to that, try telling him that you figured it out from the visions that you've had, im sure that at this point he might as well humor you and listen on, try stalling, making a build up the answer, and then....
Well we can hope that at this point the hotel panics and separates the 2 of them so that she doesn't tell him, but should that not work tell him that the answer is to start a fire in the hotel lobby.
Best case scenario that is the answer and the fire somehow breaks the barrier between the hotel and the real world, worst case scenario?
The fire spreads and burns everybody alive.
But before you place this plan into action try to divulge as much information as you can from henry.
Like one of the things he said doesn't add up, if he was at one point the only one left, then what about the padre? Doesn't that mean he wasn't actually the last person standing? Or is the padre also someone in disguise who came later on? And ask him whats with the tower at the last floor.
>>
No. 608301 ID: e31d12

>>608248
Darkness is closing in...

Henry left the door to the courtyard open, didn't he?

Oops.
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No. 608302 ID: a2b630

Father Velasco was also mentioned in the newspaper article with the burned victims. If anything, he's trapped with the rest of them. He's nothing like Henry.

But now we have two folks not to trust. Henry and Santiago. Distract him however you must, be it physically or with word, but you can't let him notice the growing shadow, and you can't let Henry do any more damage.

You musn't. Not anymore.
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No. 608308 ID: 9f37d6
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608308

Nan tries again to bring up the Padre, the Mission, the Beast. But Henry puts his hand tightly against her face.

"I've indulged you long enough. Now, no more questions. No more talk. You have to die.
You have to release me."
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No. 608309 ID: 9f37d6
File 141764473478.gif - (18.40KB , 701x683 , 694.gif )
608309

Nan bites and kicks when Henry gets in close, and he reels back in pain, cursing.
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No. 608310 ID: 2ec61a

do a sweet backflip kick to his face.
>>
No. 608311 ID: 6e79d4

Get the knife, or kick it away if you can't.
>>
No. 608312 ID: 0897f9

He's close again! Kick him in the stomach!
>>
No. 608313 ID: f10b8e

strangle him with your legs!
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No. 608314 ID: 9f37d6
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608314

Nan kicks the knife away and Henry scrambles over to pick it up.

That seems to have made him mad.
"Listen! Let's get one thing straight right now!
You can't beat me! I'm stronger than you, and I've been doing this for months. I can handle myself in a fight. You can't.
Only one person is making it out of this hotel, and it might as well be me!"
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No. 608315 ID: 9f37d6
File 141764562341.gif - (13.68KB , 701x683 , 696.gif )
608315

knock knock knock
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No. 608316 ID: 1fbb52

>>608315
Oh boy, this is gonna seem like an awkward situation.
>>
No. 608317 ID: f10b8e

4 more panels til 1000!
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No. 608318 ID: c47180

>>608309
Raise you leg and hit henry on the back of his head so hes below you then proceed to stomp on his head.
Also scream really fucking loud during this as to 1. Confuse and disorient henry and 2. Attract help
>>
No. 608319 ID: dbd097

Henry was adorbs in his little rant there
>>
No. 608320 ID: 1fbb52

>>608317
Uh, don't you mean 700?
>>
No. 608321 ID: a2b630

Oh no.

Who would be polite enough to knock in on a screaming murder? Savior, perhaps?
>>
No. 608322 ID: c47180

use the restraints to hoist your self up a bit then kick the knife outta his hands while he is distacted
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No. 608323 ID: 9f37d6
File 141764594113.gif - (5.23KB , 701x683 , 697.gif )
608323

"Henry! Open this door!"
>>
No. 608324 ID: c47180

Wait what? Is that his mother at the door? Whoever it is yell at them to come in!
>>
No. 608325 ID: 9f37d6

>>608322
>>608310
>>608288
As I've said already, Nan can't do backflips/acrobatics or anything like that. The bonds are firmly behind her and she does not have the ability to perform such maneuvers.
Even in the best case scenario she would probably break her wrists or dislocate her shoulder.

It's not as though I didn't hear you the first time, and you just need to say it again and it'll work this time. Please stop repeating it.
>>
No. 608326 ID: 687279

>>608323
GET IN HERE HE'S TRYING TO MURDER ME!
>>
No. 608327 ID: 59e07c

No time for pride, we're totally helpless in here. Nan needs to yell for help and make the situation very clear, while also being wary of Henry's attempts to shut her up. Looks like the Hotel sent a survivor instead of a monster to deal with this problem. Probably Kim.
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No. 608328 ID: 9f37d6
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608328

Henry freezes for a moment.
Nan screams.

Henry frantically rushes up to Nan, clamping the thick fabric of the robe over her mouth, to avoid another bite. But Nan's already made herself known.

"This-- it's not a good time." Henry responds. "I'm busy right now. Come back later."
"Open this door, damn you! I know she's in there!"
>>
No. 608329 ID: ca118c

Open the door
Get on the floor
Everybody walk the dinasaur
>>
No. 608330 ID: f10b8e

>>608320
ugh. fuck i cant count. well, we are slowly creeping our way to 777, the number of heaven.
>>
No. 608332 ID: f10b8e

i swear to god if that is santiago...
>>
No. 608333 ID: ccea58

Ask the people at the door to politely leave.
>>
No. 608334 ID: a2b630

Kick him again! And continue kicking him until the cloth is free of you, and insist that Henry's trying to kill you! He's the Pilgrim!

... If they weren't already aware, whoever is at the door.
>>
No. 608336 ID: ce7d0d

wait what happened to the blood?
also let out a huge fart to make your presence even more known!
>>
No. 608338 ID: c47180

Stomp out s.o.s
>>
No. 608340 ID: 0897f9

Bite the hand and don't let go! He doesn't want me screaming? Fine. He'll do it for me.
>>
No. 608341 ID: f10b8e

see if you can use henrys knife to cut the rope.
>>
No. 608342 ID: 86e91d

Yell to get the door open
>>
No. 608343 ID: c47180

Also attempt to bite through the frabric or rip it off, and dont forget to go for the nuts again.god when will henry smarten up
>>
No. 608344 ID: 2e2233

Nan: stand on his foot, crush it until he screams- or is at least in too much pain to bullshit his way out of this.
>>
No. 608345 ID: 86e91d

>>608342
**Stomp him and THEN yell, hah
>>
No. 608348 ID: 3009b4

Chew the rope. Goats have good, strong teeth and they can eat stuff nobody else can.
>>
No. 608349 ID: c247da

Fart loudly
>>
No. 608350 ID: f10b8e

do we really have to yell? the person behind the door already knows we are in here.
>>
No. 608351 ID: f10b8e

hey, what if thats kim? maybe the reason that she screamed 'henry' before was because he was in trouble.
>>
No. 608353 ID: a8adaf

Stomp his foot.
>>
No. 608354 ID: 534cc4

Shit I don't care who it is, Anderson, Kim, Santiago, light bringer, just stomp his foot and kick him away! You can do this, you can escape! SURVIVE!
>>
No. 608358 ID: 9f37d6
File 141764774883.gif - (14.45KB , 701x683 , 699.gif )
608358

Nan attempts to stomp Henry's foot, but it seems he's learned his lesson and easily moves out of the way. He shoots Nan an angry glare.

"All right, one second."
Henry opens the door.
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No. 608359 ID: 9f37d6
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608359

"I know you weren't planning on killing her without letting me see her first."
>>
No. 608360 ID: 1fbb52

>>608359
Well, fuck.
>>
No. 608361 ID: 687279

"He was about to stab me, actually."
>>
No. 608363 ID: c247da

SCREAM
TELL WHOEVER TO LOOK OUT
Fuck henry and his opinions.
>>
No. 608364 ID: 86e91d

haha what
listen to what he's got to say
>>
No. 608365 ID: dbd097

Santi'd better be about to save our collective ass. He knows we're the lightbringer.
>>
No. 608367 ID: 534cc4

I take back what I said. I would much rather have seen Anderson. In any case this is still an opening.
>>
No. 608368 ID: fe6f71

WEAVER YOU HAVE UNLEASHED THE FLOOD GATES OF SHIPPING WITH ALL THE SHIRTLESS CHARACTERS!!!
>>
No. 608369 ID: d3be40

Cute, they're working together. Sort of.

Makes sense. They've both learned how to survive the hotel. Found tricks that allow them to feign ignorance or wounds. Henry is probably using Santiago, and Santiago likely doesn't give a @#$% about other people anymore.

Whatever. Find a way to escape while these two lovebirds bicker.
>>
No. 608370 ID: 534cc4

Oh hey Santiago. I was just hanging here talking with henry about the hotel, he seems to think your a lunatic who doesn't know shit. Why is that?
>>
No. 608372 ID: f10b8e

>>608332
FFFFFFFFFF-
>>
No. 608374 ID: 3009b4

I prefer Santiago to Henry. At least he's an honest lunatic.
>>
No. 608378 ID: 2e2233

They seem rather cordial considering all that shit Henry was talking about Santy a minute ago. Ask what Santy has staked in this. Surely, he can't be out to escape his "perfect freedom".
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No. 608380 ID: bdd703

DO NOT ASK FOR HELP!
Instead, bite your tongue and watch how they interact. Henry (and the others) are all scared of Santiago, but he hasn't actually ever harmed (or even threatened to harm, I think) us.
He's weird and crazy and an awful person, but I don't think he's a murderer. So let him talk to Henry, and don't do anything to annoy him.
>>
No. 608381 ID: 0769b3

mention how henry wants to destroy the hotel by killing you
>>
No. 608383 ID: 3009b4

>>608381
I'd hold on mentioning that Henry wants to destroy the hotel since he just wants to escape from it -- if Henry believes killing Nan will free him it has no impact on Santiago.

I suggest waiting to see how they interact first as well. Don't assume regular tactics as Santiago is rather ... spontaneous. But it is interesting considering Henry was all "I'll break your neck" to Santiago prior.
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No. 608384 ID: 0769b3

>>608383
Yeah it is a good idea to listen in for a bit but may i remind you that this hotel is sant's freedom from society, if it goes his freedom goes with it so pitting them aganst each other by saying that henry wants the hotel gone at the right moment can cause sant to question henrys motives, possible save us or attack henry giveing us time to escape
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No. 608387 ID: bdd703

>>608384
>>608381
>>608378
Hang on.
Why would Santiego believe us that Henry can harm the hotel?
If we are going to bluff (and I really think that bluffing is a bad call given our lack of control here), we should at least pick something that won't be questioned.
>>
No. 608389 ID: 6ccc9a

Let them deal with their issues. Someone said above that they could be at odds. Maybe one will kill the other or something and we'll only have one to deal with.
>>
No. 608394 ID: c302b8

Hope and pray to god that Santiago(first is a really badass name) is currently an ally, I have a really strong feeling that he's not as he seems(all though he gives me very "Red"-ish vibes but I feel like hes a good guy deep down, although henry I knew was an asshole but not "pilgrim" level of an asshole
>>
No. 608395 ID: c302b8

I would TOTALLY call my kid Santiago... Santiago Antonio Ortiz... Damn that sounds cool
>>
No. 608397 ID: ccea58

Just remember that Santiago will only do what he wants, it is advisable to NOT tell him what to do. Seem uninterested to the current situation!
>>
No. 608398 ID: 86e91d

>tfw I live in Santiago

Bring up the lightbringer stuff if you can
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No. 608399 ID: 0d2d03

How about Nan tells Henry to kill Santiago?

No really. I hate him the most. I want to believe we can still change Henry, he has to know he's wrong, he'll be disappointed when he kills Nan and finds out she doesn't release him.
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No. 608400 ID: 84a9e4

Tell him not to worry as he can see Nan is just "hanging around"

Oh he has a knife
>>
No. 608402 ID: 8d5b00

If it hasn't already been brought up, has the possibility of 'The Lightbringer' being Henry struck anyone?

Seriously, just go back and read what he says. Hell, Henry even had that necklace, somehow, and the hood looks similar.

The foldy-horns are confusing me, though
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No. 608403 ID: 784110

see how they interact, but dont just stay quiet. seems like they had a plan to kill you- if you cant alter the events, youre dead :c
figure out the best way to approach santiago... he's our wildcard; still the unpredictable jerk who was gonna cut off our fingers until we showed we could ~understand~ him. and that might be what we need right now!
ask about his motives. what happened to his perfect freedom? try to go into what henry would not let us say- maybe we can re-establish that connection? and therefore gain an ally. maybe mention that he was right. theres freedom in the dark, and hes not obligated to do anything- include remaining on henry's side.
this will take a different kind of strength, requiring our nerves of steel and social grace- we can be strong here. we can make it.
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No. 608408 ID: f10b8e

we have to think of a way to make henry tell santiago what to do.
>>
No. 608410 ID: 2f2fc2

Say that you want Santiago to kill you since he's more pure than henry...there has to be a way to make them bicker and/or tear each other apart
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No. 608411 ID: c302b8

Yes, I believe that Santiago is the only one thats alive that we can trust, obviosly we cant trust henry cus he was ying to us the whole time, we cant trust kim kus she knew henry was the pilgrim, we cant trust anderson, cuz face it(no offense to any EX-veterans) some soldiers come home from war with no sanity left in them and elsa I mean anna is dead... who else is there??? What happened to Pablo I wonder(if henry is the real pilgrim) if him and Andy were attacked by the pilgrim
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No. 608414 ID: 9f37d6
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608414

Santiago enters the room.
Nan tells him that yes, in fact, Henry was about to stab her.

"Now that's not very considerate. We had a deal." Santiago shakes his head.
Henry still has his knife. "Don't you talk deals to me. You're lucky I even let you live this long. I could have killed you at any time."
"Could have, sure. But didn't. You still need me. You couldn't get around the hotel without me."
"I survived weeks on my own. I'd be fine."
"Maybe once upon a time. But not anymore. It's getting more dangerous, and we know who's been stirring things up."
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No. 608415 ID: 0bc138

>>608359
"So, fun fact, henry is a psychopathic bastard. But whatever. How are you doing Santiago?"
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No. 608416 ID: a552ec

So, what, is Santiago the Pilgrim? Somehow get out of this mess and run to the beast, and have it get both of them.
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No. 608417 ID: ccea58

"Yes, because I felt like it."
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No. 608418 ID: d3be40

>>608414
"Weeks? I thought you said months-"

Get Henry riled up. Make Santiago realize just how @#$%ing seasoned Henry is at this game. Henry's greatest strength is his obfuscation - he gets others to underestimate him. Take that away, and his real stats aren't that great.
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No. 608419 ID: 8fc128

>Maybe once upon a time. But not anymore. It's getting more dangerous, and we know who's been stirring things up

Henry. He has been Feeding the hotel, making it stronger, its his fault Santigos paradise has become too dangerous for him.
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No. 608420 ID: ccea58

Also consider nonchalantly humming some show tunes. "This is pretty boring to you" is probably a good thought for these 2.
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No. 608421 ID: a2b630

Oh, now that all the mood blood is gone, I see the painting behind her!

... is that building burning? Make note of that later. Continue eavesdropping.

Ask what deal was made, maybe?
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No. 608422 ID: 9f37d6
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608422

"Now, I've done what you asked. I helped you get where you needed to be. Now you give me some time with her before you do her in. Surely I deserve that much."
"I have what I want. I don't need you anymore."
"If that was true you'd have killed me when I stepped into the room."

Nan informs Santiago that Henry thinks killing her will end all this and set him free.
"Well," Santiago grins, "I guess we'll see who's right pretty soon, won't we?"
"I'm gagging her. I can't stand listening to her talk anymore."

Henry glares at Santiago. "I'll give you a few minutes with her. But not alone. And control yourself. I need her in one piece for the sacrifice."
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No. 608423 ID: 86e91d

It's Henry's fault for increasing the hotel's bloodlust. Team up with Santiago, even if it ends on rape
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No. 608424 ID: 687279

When we mentioned the whole Anasazi thing to Henry he implied Santiago is familiar with it as well. So yeah, we side with him, because if he knows what we know, he knows Henry is wrong and you are not supposed to die.
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No. 608425 ID: b5b4e9

... what would happen if Nan said she had to use the bathroom? Obviously, she can't win a physical confrontation, but remember that mirror hint from long ago? A glance in whatever mirror's left might be useful...

Hear Santiago out. Maybe ask him some questions, like WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING ANYMORE?
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No. 608426 ID: 59e07c

I get the feeling asking for a bathroom break would be way too obvious, and also why would you give a bathroom break to somebody you're about to kill in a few seconds? Let's hear what Santiago has to say, and be ready for....something. Honestly Nan is kind of a sitting goat at the moment.
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No. 608427 ID: bdd703

To get out of this, we are going to need to talk Santiago into cutting us free.
To do that we need to understand Santiago's motivations for being here. Begging, demanding, or appeals to ethics clearly won't work on him.

I think Henry is just stalling because he's uncomfortable with killing us, but Santiago is clearly after SOMETHING. Listen to him.
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No. 608429 ID: 9f37d6
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608429

Henry gags Nan tightly with a piece of cloth.

Santiago approaches.
"I warned you, didn't I? I said what would happen if you kept nosing around.
I guess you can't trust anyone these days."

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No. 608431 ID: 534cc4

Prepare for a beating, but i think santiago might rescue you at some point. (Roughs you up believably but snaps one of your constraints on purpose while kicking the shit out of you.)
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No. 608432 ID: ccea58

Shrug.
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No. 608433 ID: f10b8e

kick him! quick!
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No. 608434 ID: 0ce41b

Welp guess there's no way were talking ourselves out of this one. But is there anything we can do physically at this point?
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No. 608436 ID: 2e2233

Nan: "Mmph mm mphm mmph."
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No. 608437 ID: 0ce41b

Other than sack the two of them since they're so close ... henry for sure needs a swift kick to the nads.
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No. 608438 ID: 86e91d

Recieve punishment with dignity
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No. 608439 ID: 3009b4

I suppose we could rear back and kick Henry since he's so close. Between the two I'd rather deal with Santiago; at least he's honest about being a psychopath.
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No. 608441 ID: 9f37d6
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608441

"Hello, Nan. Things are rather different than the last time the three of us met.

I do hope you got my notes."

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No. 608442 ID: 86e91d

Oh, there's the Pilgrim's skeleton and what looks like the Padre's burlap sack on the floor.
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No. 608444 ID: 534cc4

Kick the psycho in black.
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No. 608446 ID: 687279

>>608441
Nod.
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No. 608447 ID: bdd703

Bound and gagged there isn't much we can do. Try to give Santiago a puzzled look. It's not much, but him talking is keeping you alive, and I'm struggling to believe Santiago would risk his own life just for an "I told you so"

We need something, anything, to change.
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No. 608448 ID: 0ce41b

Yeah it turns out Henry is the Pilgrim. So ... we're not going to kick henry in the nuts then? Alright.
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No. 608449 ID: c76c67

>>608442

cmon man this isn't even some obscure thing that happened in the background 4 years ago, this is stuff that happened TODAY
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No. 608451 ID: 59e07c

Keep listening. He seems to be talking about when the three were in the Chapel together, and he wrote those notes explaining the Hotel and the one about "remember the Pilgrim". There's still a slim chance he's got something resembling Nan's interests in mind, so no aggressive moves that'll set him off yet.
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No. 608452 ID: a2b630

Smile and nod, nan, smile and nod. Kicking Henry won't get you anywhere.

You might want to hear Santiago out. Just this once.

If he tries to rape you, though, don't hold back. He's only an ally until he tries raping you. Again. Like before.

Point is, right now, just listen to the bastard badger.
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No. 608455 ID: 9f37d6
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608455

Nan nods. So the pile of clippings in the Lounge were from Santiago.

"You know what your problem is, Nan? You can't see the forest for the trees.

You're so hung up on specifics and numbers and memories. You know who's hung up on memories? This asshole."

Santiago gestures to Henry, who rolls his eyes, standing against the far wall and waiting impatiently.

"You can't rely on that here. You should know that by now. You've seen what this place does. It tears you away. Eats up everything you are. You're twisting yourself up over dates and specifics, but you're missing the bigger picture.
There are bigger things at work here than me, and you, and him."

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No. 608456 ID: 86e91d

>>608449
I just wanted to point that out man


nod
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No. 608457 ID: 534cc4

Nod slowly like you totally get it.
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No. 608458 ID: 5d2d74

"I hope these pieces help bring light to your search. Maybe there is something to it after all." So Santiago left this, too... I'm guessing after we had Nan respond so sympathetically even after what he threatened to do to her, he had a change of heart.

In any case, let's hear him out. He might be on our side yet.
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No. 608459 ID: bdd703

Keep nodding
Keep listening
It's all that you have
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No. 608460 ID: fe6f71

We should listen to him. At the very least we'll get info that might help up later if we escape. And we have one advantage that no one else has: Nan is pure. She has never killed someone or caused a death directly. So the hotel will not target her because she has no sin, and we should keep it that way.
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No. 608462 ID: 9f37d6
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608462

"And another thing! You're too damn NICE. Can't you see where you are? This isn't the Girl Scouts.

You're so trusting of everyone you let the devil you know murder your friend. Too busy picking over piece of dust to see the devil walking among you!

This world is born of blood.
At least, this place certainly is."

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No. 608464 ID: 9f37d6
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608464

Santiago paces around as he rants, circling behind Nan.

"And now look where you are. For as nice as you tried to be, look how you've ended up. Stupid child."
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No. 608465 ID: 6e79d4

Open your hand.
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No. 608467 ID: 86e91d

Get ready for whatever he's planning to do
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No. 608468 ID: 9f37d6
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608468

Nan opens her hand and Santiago deftly slips something into it.

"Now you see what comes of giving some people a second chance."

"Maybe she's learned her lesson."
"I suppose time will tell."
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No. 608469 ID: a19cd5

Sweet, santiago is a bro. Start edging free as subtly as you can.
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No. 608470 ID: d3be40

...I think he's telling you to kill him and Henry. Neither of them can be trusted.

Whatever, get ready for a fight...
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No. 608472 ID: 0ce41b

So should we cut the ropes now? It seems Santiago is willing to help us but if we wait for Henry to get closer we could get the jump on him.
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No. 608473 ID: a2b630

You have Santiago a second chance, now he's giving you one. You've illuminated him, somehow. He's a capricious ally, but he's one of yours anyway.

Cut yourself free. But don't kill Santiago.

Henry can't be allowed to walk out of the room. Henry can't take any second chances now.

Don't fuck this up, Nan.
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No. 608474 ID: fe6f71

Nan, you can not die, but don't forsake who you are. Don't let this hotel twist you into a monster, like it has everyone else. But still take care of Henry, because he's too far gone. And don't let you guard down again.
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No. 608475 ID: e7db7e

Subtly cut the robes, but grab hold of them. Hold them in place so that they look like they're still tied.

>>608472
I don't think we can jump him with our hands tied behind our back.
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No. 608476 ID: 0ce41b

>>608470
Why would we kill Santiago? He just said "Now you see where giving people second chances gets you" while placing a knife in our hands. He's using his second chance to help us.
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No. 608477 ID: dbd097

>Subtly cut yourself free
Thanks, Santiabro!
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No. 608478 ID: bdd703

Keep staring forward, control your breathing.
Henry probably isn't paying much attention, but he must not figure out what just happened.
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No. 608479 ID: 86e91d

I always liked that loony motherfucker, I wonder why he won't kill Henry himself though.
Start slowly cutting the rope.
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No. 608481 ID: 687279

>>608468
Start cutting the ropes. Quietly as possible. Though... keep a grip on them. If the ropes go slack, Henry will notice. You want to take him by surprise.
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No. 608482 ID: dbd097

>"Hate to cut and run..."
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No. 608483 ID: 6ccc9a

Very slowly cut those ropes. Very carefully. Clearly you have Santiago on your side at least for the time being.
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No. 608484 ID: bdd703

>>608470
>...I think he's telling you to kill him and Henry. Neither of them can be trusted.
Santiago isn't a good person by any standard, but he's done nothing to deserve being harmed.
Henry on the other hand...
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No. 608486 ID: 9f37d6
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608486

Nan begins cutting through the ropes as quickly and subtly as she can. She wisely takes care to hold the tethered knot so it doesn't go slack against its supports in the ceiling.

Santiago moves away, intentionally pulling Nan's gag off. Henry seems displeased with this.
Santiago moves to the door.

"Where are you going?"
"What's it matter to you? You're getting out of here soon, aren't you?"
"Now I'm thinking this might be done better at the altar."
"Then take her there yourself."
"I don't have the amulet you found anymore."
"It's not my fault if you lost it."
"Don't test me, Santiago. I could kill you with my bare hands."
"I don't doubt it. You're certainly the killing type."
"You'll take us if I say you'll take us."
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No. 608487 ID: e7db7e

>>608480
If we have the choice, then I think we should keep Henry alive. We have ropes to keep him restrained.

This isn't just for ethical reasons; he knows more about this place than us. If he's at our mercy, then we can trade things like food for information.

That being said, we shouldn't refrain from stabbing the shit out of Henry if we have to. Self defense comes first.
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No. 608488 ID: 687279

Ask him what altar he's talking about. Does he mean the church?
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No. 608489 ID: 534cc4

Get the binds off if they aren't already and wait for a good opening to attack.
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No. 608490 ID: 0ebd86

>>608488
I don't think we should talk. He's getting annoyed that we talk so much, he may come over to hit us or something and notice the knife.
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No. 608491 ID: 534cc4

Don't say a damn word, we want his attention off us and on Santiago.
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No. 608492 ID: 2f2fc2

Nan you help Santiago ...try and make sure he doesn't die. No matter how terrible he's ever been favors always nee repaying even after the score has been settled.
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No. 608493 ID: fe6f71

Wait for the perfect moment. When you do eventually stab him, aim to immobilize him first. Preferably his arms. And keep that knife this time. If you can, get Henry. And as a last resort, you can go into the dark. Just remember what Santiago taught you. Since you have not committed a sin, it won't seek you out.
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No. 608494 ID: 86e91d

Keep slicing, I doubt talking will help with his current temper
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No. 608495 ID: 0ce41b

>>608487
It is going to be terribly obvious if we try to cut said ropes down in front of him. The only way that's possible is to knock him unconcscious and we've already found that he is physically stronger than us and we no longer have any sort of bludgeoning weapon ... unless we grab that skull off the floor I suppose. Even then though we'd have to catch him by surprise which means crossing the entire room without him noticing us.
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No. 608496 ID: a2b630

No. You listen.

Santiago said we can't give such second chances much longer. We gave Santiago ours, and in return, he's freed us.

We gave Henry chances, and he wants us dead. No. We're doing ourselves, and our dead friends, a favor.

Nan, once you're free, kill Henry. Don't even hesitate.
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No. 608498 ID: bdd703

Say nothing.
Focus on your breathing.
Be patient.
You only have one chance.
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No. 608499 ID: 6ccc9a

Of course just wait until his attention is fully on Santiago and sneak over to him and attack.
SNEAK OVER though don't just run at him unless he notices while you're sneaking.
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No. 608500 ID: 534cc4

>>608496
Absolutely, killing henry is a justice for all of his victims, a favor indeed. No hesitation.
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No. 608501 ID: 2f2fc2

>>608496
maybe we can save someone who isn't meant to be saved
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No. 608502 ID: 5d2d74

>>608496
This could just as easily be interpreted as him saying giving second chances is a good thing. He was phrasing it in a way that seemed negative because Henry was listening, but we know better, because we saw Nan get the knife.
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No. 608503 ID: ca118c

Free yourself but wait a little, if he come close to take you to the altar, that will be the time for the attack.

Don't be reckless
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No. 608504 ID: e31d12

As far as I'm concerned, whatever second chance Henry had or deserved is long dead. It isn't just the multiple times he's attacked Nan. He killed Alan, Anna, and God knows how many more people in the hotel. He can justify the blood on his hands to himself however he likes, it isn't going to wash it away.

Killing in self defense is not a sin, on the other hand. Say nothing, and wait for Henry to approach.

And be thorough.
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No. 608505 ID: 0769b3

>>608504
But you see if we kill him are we any better then him? The answer is always no, we can probably get away with wounding him though but that might end good or bad for us, i think we should go for a blitzkrieg by sacking the motherfucker and booking it
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No. 608506 ID: f10b8e

Dont attack yet, that would be suicide.
you need to wait until the time is right.

even if both nan and santiago attack henry he will most likely win. we cant take any risks.
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No. 608507 ID: fe6f71

Santiago is angry with us for being dumb enough to be caught. This time we need to not take chances. Don't slaughter Henry, but don't go out of your way to not kill him. Do what must be done to survive. Don't let your emotions cloud your judgement. If you know he's too tough to beat in a fair fight then don't fight him, just run.
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No. 608508 ID: f10b8e

>>608505
um, no, the awnser would be yes. or even better. the awnser would be that we dont really care.

even santiago said it, ''you are too damn NICE''.

then again, im still pissed about anna.
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No. 608509 ID: e31d12

>>608505
Killing in self defense is not a sin.

...

Fine. When he approaches, stab him in the hand that is carrying the knife, then head butt tackle him in the stomach.
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No. 608510 ID: bdd703

Wait for him to come to you, then stab him.
We can settle whether he gets a second chance after the fight, but there is definitely no shame in defending yourself.
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No. 608511 ID: a2b630

You can wait until he comes close, but when he does, we're not taking any chances.

When he comes close, hit him where he least expects it. Stab him right in his cold, black heart.

Self defense isn't a sin, after all.
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No. 608512 ID: f10b8e

>>608511
nope, not the heart. eyes, neck or theres no deal.
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No. 608513 ID: 534cc4

*Ahem* >>608507
>>608505
HENRY IS A SERIAL KILLER.
He will continue to hunt us down and kill absolutely anyone in his way. This has to end RIGHT NOW.

This isn't a demon, just a man. A man who deserves to die, and we need to be the one to kill him.
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No. 608514 ID: bdd703

>>608512
Eyes then.
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No. 608515 ID: 6ccc9a

Somehow I really feel like we shouldn't kill him now.
Like the hotel will hold it against us or something.
Either wound him and run or incapacitate him and tie him up instead.

But I still stand by what I said. Be sneaky about it when his back is turned.
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No. 608517 ID: 5d2d74

Hey. Remember what we heard from the Padre? "Kill me THOROUGHLY." What do you suppose he meant by that? How can we kill Henry thoroughly?
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No. 608518 ID: f1beae

Nan, stay quiet. Say nothing. Breathe. Stay as calm as you can. Continue cutting the rope, and once you're free, grab Henry and stab him in the fucking throat. Then the face. Then the gut. Then his heart. Don't stop stabbing until he's fucking dead. Do not hesitate. Then run. Don't say anything to Santiago, he doesn't want our thanks. Just kill Henry and run.
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No. 608519 ID: 1fbb52

>>608512
This. Stabbing in the heart runs the risk of hitting a rib and the knife getting stuck or grazing off. Going for the neck means that we can totally fuck him up in multiple ways, be it piercing his esophagus or trachea, cutting his carotid artery, or just totally ravaging everything there. Going for the eyes gives us a way to permanently cripple him and get good access to the brain, or at least the front of it with that dinky knife.
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No. 608520 ID: 6e79d4

>>608517
That note on the back of the check said 'you must kill me' too.
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No. 608523 ID: 687279

>>608517
That wasn't the Padre. That was the horned dude, who we have yet to meet.

>>608520
That was from the horned dude too.
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No. 608524 ID: 534cc4

Go for the throat or face.
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No. 608525 ID: 0769b3

>>608514
Agreed, not only is it a non lethal attack but it would cripple him immensly
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No. 608528 ID: f10b8e

>>608525
he has two eyes tho.
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No. 608529 ID: 1fbb52

>>608528
Depth perception gets FUCKED with one eye, and while he writhes in agony we should have enough time to stab the other one because adrenaline is fun.
>>608524
No no, not just anywhere on the face my friend, as previously stated, the eyes. The skull is a rather thick thing, as it should be. We could possibly go for the temples if we're feeling ballsy or we have a better angle on them somehow.
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No. 608530 ID: bdd703

>>608528
Doesn't matter.
He's not going to keep fighting with a knife in one.
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No. 608532 ID: 3efed6

Maybe try to stab him in the lower back, if were lucky it might slip into his spinal cord and paralyze his legs. It's a long shot but maybe we're due to get a bone thrown our way.
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No. 608534 ID: 0769b3

>>608530
Then we use our "GOATLY PHYSIQUE" to kick him right in the gut and go for round two
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No. 608535 ID: 1fbb52

>>608530
I really hate to beat the term dead, but "be thorough" really applies in this case. Take no chances: Fuck him up beyond recovery or repair. Losing an eye does not kill someone, it cripples them, but he will keep fighting.
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No. 608537 ID: 0769b3

>>608535
And thats why we gotta get both of his eyes, make sure he has to work with someone to get anywhere due to the nature of the hotel
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No. 608538 ID: 6e79d4

Don't go for the eyes. We want to eliminate the threat, not make a bigger monster.
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No. 608539 ID: 0d2d03

Definitely keep Henry alive if she can, but right now she should just keep quiet and wait. Also I still don't trust Santiago, he has his own agenda. Period.
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No. 608541 ID: 43ec3e

Nan needs to wait and be quiet. Henry's still armed, and while Santiago DID give us a knife, he's still incredibly unpredictable. Wait until Henry puts away his knife, or disarm him yourself when he gets close.
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No. 608542 ID: f10b8e

>>608539
if his agenda involves nan being alive them im cool with that.
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No. 608545 ID: c247da

Guys we NEED to finish this, for our SURVIVAL we HAVE to KILL HENRY. If we dont hell just come hunting us down again.
>Cut the ropes
>Stab him
>Keep stabbing
>Do not stop stabbing until he stops moving
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No. 608546 ID: 59e07c

Nanquest is about social puzzles, so a part of me wants to tell Nan not to kill Henry, that there must be another way. But the answer to the puzzle is this: Henry is insane, and incapable of listening to reason. He needs to die. If it looks like Santiago will help Nan overpower and restrain Henry, fine. But she shouldn't act under an assumption that could get her killed. Nan: Wait for a good moment, and go in for the kill. No hesitation, no mercy.
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No. 608547 ID: a4941f

When the opportunity comes, shank dat nigga till he dead!
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No. 608551 ID: 0769b3

>>608546
Henry doesn't need to die insteed henry needs to fucking stop killing people and needs to feel powerless so that he will cooperate because lets face it if you go blind here your fucked man, we can get him to spill the beans on alot of usefull information on the hotel and the rules of it so that we can find vulnerabilities, exploits and his way of escapeing.
Death does not scare me, the information lost from death is what scares me
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No. 608552 ID: 59e07c

If it's possible to safely blind Henry with the first strike, probably not an easy task considering what happens if she misses, Nan should do so. I'm just worried that if she fails, she won't be getting another chance, and Henry will be loose in the Hotel again. Interrogation if "THE OPPORTUNITY" makes it practical, but otherwise no pointless risks. Henry needs to be stopped right now, one way or another.
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No. 608554 ID: 2b1483

Cut your ropes then stab henry. Don't forget to say thanks to santiago.
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No. 608555 ID: 1fbb52

If we can get BEHIND him for the stabbing, then do that and just go straight for the neck from behind. Lest we forget the fucker still has a knife of his own.
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No. 608560 ID: ad627d

Get ready to shank the crap out of Henry.
Don't let your guard down around Santiago afterwards, he's right, we shouldn't get too trusting.
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No. 608562 ID: 4aba40

You guys are seriously overestimating how easy it is to kill someone with a small knife. He's still got that robe on and the knife doesn't like big enough to pierce the robe and do good damage on the neck, and you'd be able to gouge his eyes out, but further than that takes much more than a dinky little pocketknife.

I'm not even sure we can kill Henry.
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No. 608568 ID: bb78f2

I don't think we should kill Henry because it's going to be very hard to kill Henry with a few stabs.

We don't know how powerful Henry is and we've seen Anderson and Santiago transform when angry. Henry's been sociopathic, so he's been laissez-faire and hasn't been getting angry powers thusly. At most he's been frustrated by Nan's successes and his impatience to escape when he was acting as The Pilgrim.

Him getting a stab wound is going to make him go fucking nutso and do all SORTS of transformy shit since he's been here so long.

Stab him once in the neck, and fucking BOLT. We fucking cut and RUN.
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No. 608571 ID: eba6db

It's the same story every time. You give someone the benefit of doubt and they try to kill you! Fuck diplomacy. Fuck everybody! THEY'RE ALL GOING TO DIE ANYWAY! If you don't get out of this place soon, start making plans to kill everyone you've met up to this point. Better that several probably guilty people die than let a single one of them get a clean shot at you! You need to be a psychopath...

Or if you're still not sure, if you STILL think that these people aren't going to turn on you or get themselves killed, that they still hold value or are worth having around, at the very least, start making a list of people you can't trust. I mean, it worked for Nixon.

Henry's at the top of the list. You've got a concealed weapon and he doesn't suspect a a thing... His burden is greater than he can bear. Release him from his torment... Start with his eyes. If we can't kill him, but we get away, he'll be pissed off and scary-looking enough that we'll for sure never trust him again.
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No. 608575 ID: f4f6ba

We're wounded, physically weaker than him and still dazed from the taser (which he probably has stashed under those robes of his. Speaking of which, who's skull is he wearing?!).

I say we stab him and fucking book it. The way Santiago's talking, it sounds like Henry's pretty strong. If we can find the group, we've got a better chance of taking him down.
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No. 608577 ID: 0769b3

>>608571

>You need to be a psychopath..
Im sorry what the fuck kinda idea is that? I get it that you dont want us to trust people but fucking kill everyone? I think that the reason not to kill everyone is right fucking in front of us and trying to escape by killing us.
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No. 608579 ID: d3be40

Chop his arms off. Make sure he pays for every survivor he betrayed. Then help him see his wife and daughter one last time. Then report him to the authorities as a serial killer and a psychopath.

Obviously, there is a possible chance of that whole cliché twist, "Henry, I am your daughter", but that's ridiculous. Of all the people in the world, Henry phones the one electrician in California who happens to be his daughter? By odd job request, no less?

Anyways, try to figure out if he killed Kim yet. Remember, time runs differently, but there is a possibility that somehow you created an alternate universe where Anna didn't commit negligible homicide or where Alan was able to write that letter. You might be able to save Kim if you can incapacitate Henry in time.

Whatever. Check to see if your hand still hurts from the wound.
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No. 608584 ID: 0769b3

>>608579
I dont think we can really chop his arms off with that tiny shank we have but i think we can settle for a eye for a eye
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No. 608586 ID: 92817b

Wait before didn't nan toss a piece of rebar into the pilgrims "skull" when we first saw him kill somebody. (Forgot who it was and also if I missed something about you guys talking about this, sorry)
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No. 608587 ID: f4f6ba

>>608586
"Oh yes. Quite fortunate, that. Got stuck in the skull. Didn't so much as graze me. Isn't that funny?"
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No. 608597 ID: 1fbb52

>>608579
Holy hell, again with the assumptions. Tell me, WHAT would we chop his arms off with? Why would he not overpower us while we attempt to do so?
You need to not be focused on avenging their deaths with his pain, but with his death. Hell, this is more about our own survival and the survival of others than revenge.
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No. 608610 ID: 0ce41b

>>608546
Not to mention Weaver has been getting pretty pissed with the whole solve everything by talking thing ... yeah. I think leaving Henry alive at this point would be a terrible mistake.
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No. 608611 ID: 0ce41b

>>608551
Dude it's Santiago that has all the escape roots. Read their conversation again. Santiago has been helping Henry get around the hotel. The only information on the hotel he seems to have is that it wants bad people dead. Not to mention he could horrible mutate if we just blind him, his rage seems to be strong enough, remember what happened to Anderson's face?
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No. 608622 ID: 975faa

What would killing Henry solve? It's just gonna get our hands tainted and worse case scenario gets us trapped here. Incapacitate him yeah, but don't kill him.
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No. 608624 ID: 534cc4

Discussion page please.
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No. 608625 ID: d3be40

>>608597
...Henry has a pretty big knife.

Also, severing the ligaments or cutting his flesh to the bone would be good enough.

And it's less of revenge thing than it is more of a poetic justice closure thing. Besides, do you think that all this talk of murder is healthy? Might as well add different types of evil to dilute the concentration of "kill".

As for the "assumptions", I'm trying to give Nan brainstorming ideas.

Such as using her small knife to stun Henry to steal his bigger knife.
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No. 608626 ID: 1fbb52

>>608625
I did consider that, but it's a KNIFE my friend. It's not a bonesaw. It's meant to slice and tear away flesh, not rend bones.
As for the brainstorming, there's a discussion thread where you can bring that.
Also, everyone saying we should subdue him rather than kill him, needst we remember that he skinned Anna's fucking head? That was completely unnecessary, brother's insane in the membrane somethin' FIERCE.
I would like that big knife though.
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No. 608628 ID: caad34

Funny thing is that Santiago's rant was probably Weaver talking STRAIGHT to "US".To be honest when I opened this I'm surprised that Nan is still alive. Too many assumptions are being made,then even more are acted upon, the timing of aggressive impulses are egregious, and then "we" either talk too much or focus on the wrong things.
PAY ATTENTION. Not just to what is going on in the story, but what has been established in the thread. Maybe then you guys can STOP:

Suggesting poor actions based off of debunked theories

Making observations that have already been repetitively noted IN THE SAME THREAD

Making mistakes that can be remedied by actually reading whats going on

Having Weaver remind us that Nan is an electrician, not a character from DBZ

Damn, Weaver and Santiago have good reason to be disappointed. Priorities are never properly ordered, and at the same time "we" keep on jumping the gun. Nan's main focus should be survival, i have no idea why so many people are trying to make her super aggressive and overestimate her physical prowess. "We" should should be evasive, to be away and safe from any established and/or probable threat. Too many things are be inquired about that may either be untrue or just something unhelpful.
And Jesus stop planning for luck. By now it should be realized that Weaver isn't going to drop things on our lap (nor should we want that as it would make things boring and without consequences). If something sounds like a long shot it probably is, and I'm not saying to stop taking risks--just not to do it when stakes are too high or do them so damn constantly. I swear it sounds like some of you are trying to activate easter eggs.
Crap.
"We" need to stop getting in these situations. "We" need to be efficient with our time and energy and stop engaging in certain behavior when the atmosphere tells us it is futile."We" need to be observant so Nan can know her advantages and disadvantages and better understand the current situation. "Our" judgement also needs work so Nan can decide what a situation calls for without letting opportunities pass, and so we may not leave ourselves so open to contingency. Penultimately, "we" to stop being so open.It's as if someone wants Nan to lose with the way she advertises her advantages and intel. The goat says too much without fully realizing either how crazy she sounds or how much of a target it paints on her back.
Lastly (here comes some hypocrisy), this is a thread for the proposition of activities. Now I didn't do a count but too many of these aren't suggestions for things to attempt, it has been made clear many times that there is a thread for theories. Any other non-related banter is just distracting.
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No. 608629 ID: 535bfd

>>608628
And what do you suppose we should do, if "we're" fucking up so much? We're (previously) tied up, in a room with a crazy who is adamant on our death, and we have a small knife. We could check that mirror behind us, or the bathroom, but we still have a crazy who is adamant on our death. "We" may have bigger plans for the future, if we get out of this situation, but all we have now is a small knife and a crazy. Who is adamant on our death.

Does it really seem /that/ horrible to you for us to suggest impairing him?
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No. 608630 ID: caad34

Nan should continue at her pace, careful not to make Henry privy to her actions. If we cut ourselves free before he approaches us, be patient. No sneaking, wait for him to be in our range and as off guard as possible. Strike where ever there is the highest chance to connect the blow. Go for a soft spot, if the killing blow presents itself then great. Swiftness is as important as our element of surprise since we are not certain if Santiago intends to physically aid us more than he already has. Attempt at crippling strikes if it is possible but try as hard as possible to confiscate his weapon. If all else fails and this appears to be heading towards a prolonged fight just book it. Henry as strength over you and the experience of many murders under his belt. It would be pointless to attempt to match him without Santiabro's help.
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No. 608641 ID: 784110

screw everyone's high-minded morals and looking for meaning in ever action we take. we gotta kill henry.
yeah sure be sad but dont suggest tying him up!! we know what hapoened last time we didnt overkill him while he was working on those chains. i dont wanna get stungunned again!
stab hentry. sneak up, do it quuetly, do it efficiantly. we're not giving him anymore second chances- we're taking a hint from santiabro and surviving, no more playing nice.
on the upside, blood for the blood gods! maybe thatll get the hotel off our back for a while.
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No. 608644 ID: d90668

Henry is a killer and has way more experience with violence than you. You have a chance now if you bide your time. If you can cut most of the way through your ropes and keep holding them together do so.

Then wait for your chance to escape. Should have a opportunity if he plans to lead you to the altar. I know the idea of attacking him is strong but only try that if you have no other options for escape.
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No. 608645 ID: bdd703

>>608644
Waiting is essential, but I still think if Nan can put a knife in his eye her odds of getting away will be much better.
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No. 608646 ID: 1fbb52

>>608628
You speak great truths, friend. I hope we may take heed of your advice, before it is too late.
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No. 608659 ID: ad627d

Wait for him to get close and slice his throat.Go for the jugular.

If we can't do that, stab him good and grab the skull, that thing looks like an effective bludgeoning weapon.
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No. 608661 ID: a8adaf

>>608641
This.

There really isn't much else to do, is there? If there is, if Weaver and/or Santiago is trying to give us some other hints, then that shit's way too subtle.
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No. 608664 ID: f10b8e

>>608630
which part of the body do you suggest to stab?

eyes seem to be the most popular one but i think that going for his troath would guaranty us the kill.
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No. 608667 ID: a8adaf

>>608664
Back.

Eye and throat are both small targets, -and- require him to be turned towards us - which would make it easier for him to defend himself too.

We need to stab him in the fucking back, when he's not looking. Get the drop on him. He's a fighter, but still only human: first stab will stun him and allow us to get in many more.
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No. 608684 ID: 84a9e4

Help distract Henry so Santiago can leave
Santiago gave us the hope of escape
Now we must create environment to act on it
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No. 608686 ID: b069df

We should act depressed and distressed so that we can catch henry off guard, plus acting calm really doesnt match the way henry views us however acting like "holy shit im gonna die!" Does
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No. 608687 ID: 3009b4

Stab Henry in an easy place that will slow him down, get the hell out.

Point in case, Nan has a wounded hand, which means her attacks will be weak and likely clumsy. If this was an RPG, she'd have a significant attack penalty and a 'called shot' is too much of a long shot to pull off.

Also, think like an author -- do you really think Weaver's going to allow Henry to die in such a manner?

But the most important thing here is for Nan to just get the hell out and rejoin the others, or just get the hell out. Get down to the furnace. Santiago can clearly take care of himself.

And keep that necklace hidden.
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No. 608690 ID: 2c8c8f

Stab Henry in the wherever the fuck you can reach. And then do it again and again until you're sure he won't be able to follow you and get the fuck out. Don't worry about fatal or non fatal. Just hurt him as bad as you can and then run.
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No. 608693 ID: 640534

we have 3 problems at the moment. 1.Henry is too far, the attack has to be quick because he's stronger than us. 2.he is aware of us, were in his eyesight and 3.we cant predict santiago. If Henry starts roughing santiago that will occupy him for a short time and we can cut the ropes and close in, however i suspect Henry will notice us getting free and at that moment it would all rest on what Santiago decides to do. If he runs were fucked because Henry can easily kill us. HOWEVER if Santiago wants Henry dead as well he could grab him and give us the chance of wounding him. this is where problem 3 comes along because for all we know Santiago could run away. If they dont start bickering at eachother and Santiago leaves we have to wait for him to get close enough and wait until he doesnt expect an attack.
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No. 608705 ID: caad34

>>608644
>>608659
>>608667
>>608687
>>608693

I believe these to all be great trains of thoughts, there are some differences in all of them but these seem to consider most of the variables.(Keep posting guys, YOU'RE "our" best shot at survival!)

>>608664
I am not entirely sure the exact spot Nan should stab. I suggested the mark with the highest chance to hit at the moment it presents itself because so far Henry isn't close enough. When Weaver puts him in our range, depending on our positioning "we" might get our answer. I am a tad torn between stabbing a specific target or just a general area. As some have already stated, Nan's "finesse" has been compromised and thus making attempts at Henry's eyes or throat seem to come with a high chance of failure. I also wrote my statement the way I did to give Nan some room for autonomy. There are times when I think we underestimate her survival instincts and are TOO specific with "our" instructions. Also this seems to be one of those sporadic play-by-play situations, so I encourage that "we" not plan too far ahead and only think of the situation at hand and deal with one post at a time...
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No. 608715 ID: b069df

>>608705
If we miss his eyes then we might then hit a diffrent part of his head and the face has a ton of nerves in it so if we slice his face it will hurt like a bitch for henry
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No. 608774 ID: dbd097

Henry's going to come untie us in a moment. We'll get him by surprise once he gets close.
>Do that
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No. 608777 ID: 511dbd

>>608705
>>608715

I vote for the eyes too, just because if Nan misses, there's still a high chance that she'll get him in the face which will probably cause enough to pain to disorient or distract him long enough for an escape.

If it lands and we puncture an eye, then it will make him slightly easier to deal with if Nan escapes and encounters him again - his depth perception will be downright awful in a fight later on with only 1 eye.

I'm assuming that Nan's prior injuries would hinder her in a prolonged fight, so I figure we'll only get one good strike at Henry before he retaliates and brutally kills her. So I'm in favor of hit & run tactics as well. I'm also assuming the knife's blade is too small to rupture any of his vital organs or even cut through his robe. If that were not the case, I'd say go for one of his kidneys: the action doesn't require much finesse or accuracy, the initial stab will put his body into an incredibly temporary state of involuntary shock, make it incredibly hard for him to run or chase after her, and as a small bonus will make him pee blood for a week or two, never mind infection. You never know what Santiago was doing with that knife beforehand.
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No. 608778 ID: 4b1ee9

Guys please. Theres no escaping this.
We cant be nice and run away.
We cant go for the face because then his knife will be pointed at us, which we dont want.
>Go for his back
>If the first stab fails
>stab again
>then contenue stabbing
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No. 608785 ID: caad34

The arguments for the eyes and back are equally solid, both presenting their own repercussions. I favor the back just because it minimizes an opportunity for Henry's retaliation but as several have pointed out--"our" knife is small and his cloak is thick...Is anyone okay with "us" targeting the nape of his neck?
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No. 608796 ID: 97a8d5

>>608785
Yep. Slit his throat!
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No. 608798 ID: 5b9681

>>608785
I would say yes to this, if simplying going for the eyes seems eaiser and with a better chance of doing damage if we miss the eyes by hitting him face instead
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No. 608800 ID: 86e91d

Pop his eyeballs soon as he's distracted enough
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No. 608804 ID: dbd097

>Cut a five-pointed cross into Henry's forehead.
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No. 608810 ID: 9f37d6
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608810

"You sure you want to go there? The altar -- I've never even been inside. Just seen it."
"Of course you've never been inside, I'm the one with the key. Now, if I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it right. It's time to give the Padre what he wants."
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No. 608811 ID: a2b630

Go for the heart, Nan. Kill him THOROUGHLY.
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No. 608812 ID: 687279

>>608810
If your arms are free this is the time to strike. Stab him in the eye or neck. Grab his head with one hand, stab with the other. Do it fast so he can't react. Then get away from him so he can't stab you back.
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No. 608814 ID: 86e91d

blind the fucker
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No. 608818 ID: 9f37d6
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608818

Nan severs her final bonds, and the knot of ropes tethered to the ceiling snaps through.
She lunges in blind panic, fueled by adrenalin, and stabs Henry in the side.
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No. 608820 ID: 0f2a62

>>608811
>>608812
Seriously Nan, now's not the time to wimp out. When Henry sees you've cut yourself free, he's going to be MAD and we've made too many mistakes already. If you want to save yourself and everyone else, take him out now. No more second chances.
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No. 608822 ID: d90668

Well you made your move so either keep stabbing or push him over and run for it.

Good luck either way.
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No. 608823 ID: a19cd5

>>608818
KICK HIS ASS BUT WITH STABS, DISABLE ALL LIMBS AND LEAVE HIM FOR THE HOTEL TO DEVOUR
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No. 608824 ID: 0f2a62

>>608818
Try not to kill Santiago in your rage, as he appears to be on your side. Be ready to defend yourself though, because he probably has ulterior motives.
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No. 608825 ID: 9f37d6
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608825

Nan manages a second stab.
Henry spins around, screaming in fury and pain. Nan's knife slashes twice across his face, blinding him in one eye.

Henry does not seem slowed.
He wields his twisted knife.
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No. 608826 ID: 687279

>>608825
FUCKING RUN.
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No. 608827 ID: a19cd5

>>608825
DUCK AND ROLL BEHIND HIM, JUST RAM THAT KNIFE IN HIS ASSHOLE
JUST JAM IT UP THERE
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No. 608828 ID: bb78f2

Stab him in the hand like he did you? Make it harder for him to swing. Cut at the muscle in his arm, anything that impede's his ability to attack.

Until he inevitably transforms.
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No. 608830 ID: 0f2a62

>>608825
Blind his other eye, taking care to stay out of range of his knife. As a last resort, make sure he can't get a good swing and can only get short jabs.
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No. 608832 ID: a2b630

The others have good intentions, with their ideas! Either get him in the hand or in his front vital areas, such as chest, throat, gut...

Either you cripple him or kill him, Nan! This might be your only chance! Henry gets no second chances!
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No. 608833 ID: 86e91d

Jam the knie in his other eye while wretching his knife
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No. 608834 ID: d90668

Knife fights are the most dangerous fights you can have.

Try to keep on the offensive while avoiding or turning aside his attack. If you switch to full on defense he will overwhelm you eventually unless Santiago helps.
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No. 608835 ID: 1fbb52

>>608825
Guys, his fingers. His fucking fingers, it's already begun.
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No. 608836 ID: b175e9

It's time to end this dude. Running is only to put "us" at risk along with anyone else. If we run now, Santiago is going to die too and anyone else even if we could manage to escape. Kill Henry; there's no other option.
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No. 608837 ID: 9f37d6
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608837

Nan isn't ready to run.
Just as Henry bears down on Nan with his knife, Santiago leaps on his back.

"NOW! FINISH IT!"
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No. 608838 ID: 687279

>>608837
Alright, now's your chance, get in there and stab him in the lung or heart or neck or anything lethal really.
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No. 608839 ID: bc6cf7

Go for the neck!
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No. 608840 ID: a8e9ac

you can't do it. you can't bring yourself to kill him.
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No. 608841 ID: 2f2fc2

>>608837

You have to do it nan
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No. 608842 ID: 86e91d

Finish the job James!
Eye and throat
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No. 608843 ID: ca118c

FUCKING KILL HIM NOW

Stab him in the neck or chest
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No. 608844 ID: f10b8e

Do it! Go for the troath! Stab him and twist the knife! Then get the other eye just to be safe!
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No. 608845 ID: fe6f71

THROAT! THROAT! THROAT! OFF WITH HIS HEAD!
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No. 608846 ID: cef479

Time to get rid of the Pilgrim and avenge our comrades.
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No. 608847 ID: 0f2a62

>>608840
This isn't time for morality. This is about self preservation. Leaving him alive will only lead to more death. Take him out quickly and efficiently.
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No. 608848 ID: 9f37d6
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608848

Nan rushes in and stabs Henry in the throat. Metal gouges through flesh.
Again and again.
Henry thrashes like an animal.
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No. 608849 ID: 3009b4

If you want to kill him, go for the armpit. It will cause a bleedout and can puncture a lung. It's a duelist target point, ideal for daggers.
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No. 608850 ID: fe6f71

Do not harm Santiago in your rage. But off with Henry's head!
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No. 608851 ID: f10b8e

oh crap, hes stabbing santiago.

go for the other eye. if he somehow survives he wont be able to see.
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No. 608854 ID: ca118c

Quick, slice his throat and back up, you don't want to be injured while he is trashing like that
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No. 608855 ID: 0ce41b

Yes definitely blind him just in case this turns into a battle with just henry and no Santiago back up, he's less likely to be of much trouble if he can't see anything. Still kill him dead if you don't lose the chance though.
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No. 608856 ID: bc6cf7

Blind his other eye, incase you fuck up. He can't fight back if he can't see
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No. 608857 ID: 687279

>>608848
Grab his arm! Or stab his hand.
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No. 608859 ID: 86e91d

Blind, then disarm
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No. 608860 ID: 9f37d6
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608860

Henry goes limp.
Santiago releases him and he collapses to the ground.

Henry coughs raggedly, wheezing. Thick, wet noises from his throat.
His expression is twisted in anger, pain, and confusion.
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No. 608861 ID: 9f37d6
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608861

There are no last words.

Henry dies.
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No. 608862 ID: ca118c

We killed Henry, yay
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No. 608863 ID: f10b8e

THAT WAS FOR ANNA YOU FUCKING BITCH
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No. 608864 ID: 0f2a62

>>608861
Good riddance.

Stab him a few more times, just in case.
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No. 608865 ID: 59e07c

If applicable, make sure Henry can never come back. This place is spooky, and assuming death to be permanent for the Hotel's servants could be a problem.
If not applicable, listen to Santiago. He probably has something to say.
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No. 608866 ID: bc6cf7

Uh, guys? Why is Henry's blood black?
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No. 608867 ID: 0ebd86

Get his knife, get it quickly. Santagio still can't be trusted and that knife is much better than ours.
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No. 608868 ID: 2ec61a

no gloating. you didn't want to do this. but you had to.
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No. 608869 ID: fe6f71

Make sure he's dead. Poke him.
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No. 608870 ID: f10b8e

check if santiago is ok. take henrys knife and cut his robe to use as a bandage for your arm and for santiagos wounds.

and stab his other eye. just for good measure.
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No. 608871 ID: 3009b4

"When you kill me, be sure to be thurough"
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No. 608872 ID: 9ddf68

>>608860
low and behold, for now I know of sin for I myself have sinned.
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No. 608873 ID: 687279

>>608861
Stare at blood soaked hands. Ask if Santiago is alright.
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No. 608875 ID: 5d2d74

BE THOROUGH. Burn the body or something.
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No. 608880 ID: befdf8

Hums like never before :D
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No. 608882 ID: 3009b4

"So, what do you think the hotel's gonna give us for that one? Pizza? I think that's worth a pizza."
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No. 608883 ID: f10b8e

check if henry has the key in his robes.
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No. 608884 ID: 0769b3

What have we done... Theres no time to waste but we cannot allow ourselfs to become a murder. We need to control ourselfs take a deep breath and relax
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No. 608885 ID: f4f6ba

Well that was messy. Still, doesn't hurt to double-check that he's dead.

Once Nan's sure, take his knife and taser.
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No. 608886 ID: 7623ff

Santiago looks hurt though. Nan, do what you can to help Santiago, he helped you after all. Rats are our friends in this hotel. Use Henry's robes to clean up

Probably best to not use the sink in the bathroom. As for Henry's body, given what happens in these situations you should take care with what you do with it.
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No. 608887 ID: e31d12

Take Henry's big knife. Ask Santiago if he was injured.
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No. 608890 ID: befdf8

>>608871
Throw him in the bloody toilet
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No. 608892 ID: 0769b3

You know maybe we should give henry a proper funeral by immolating his body, maybe now he will finally get to see his family.
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No. 608893 ID: f4f6ba

>>608892
Don't think we'll have time for that, but we could cover the body with his robe. Might be the best we can do.
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No. 608894 ID: 0ebd86

Grab the skull whenever we're ready to leave. We killed one of the three big bads everyone is scared of, we'll need proof that we killed one. Plus its a sweet trophy and apparently functions as armor.
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No. 608895 ID: 59e07c

Actually searching Henry sounds like a great idea. That knife'll be nice, and he might have something in those robes. Also, if we take the skull it might turn out useful later.
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No. 608897 ID: befdf8

Oh and remember Nan, don't thanks Santiago...
>>608885
>>608887
>>608883
Do this please
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No. 608900 ID: e7db7e

Freak out at the gravity of the situation.
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No. 608901 ID: c247da

Kiss santiago and have hot sex on top of henrys bloody corpse.

>But in all seriousness you should probably sit down for a second and relax Nan.
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No. 608903 ID: 0769b3

>>608902
Nan say
> god i hope this doesnt have to happen again
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No. 608904 ID: ca118c

Listen to Santiago. Check if your hand is still injured.

After you salvaged the body of Henry, take some time to calm down.
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No. 608905 ID: 9f37d6
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608905

Santiago was stabbed. More than once, it seems. He clutches his arm.

Nan cuts cloth from Henry's black robe and hands it to Santiago for use as a tourniquet.

"Thanks. I think I was wrong about you. Maybe about a lot of things."
Santiago watches Nan as she searches Henry's body.
"You gave me a lot to think about since last time."
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No. 608906 ID: f10b8e

take henrys knife, sit in a corner, relax and keep talking with santiago.
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No. 608907 ID: 9f37d6
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608907

"You are a strange one."
Nan recovers the TWISTED KNIFE, but there's no sign of the taser.

"Are you trying to save my soul?" Santiago smiles.
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No. 608908 ID: c247da

Ask him
>Like what?
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No. 608909 ID: fe6f71

Say something wise.
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No. 608910 ID: f1beae

Use incredible showtune-humming power to hum a showtune in the most morbid and horrifying way possible.
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No. 608911 ID: ca118c

"Everyone can be saved, Santiago. You just have to do the right things"
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No. 608912 ID: 0769b3

>>608911
Yes seconded say it!
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No. 608914 ID: c247da

>>608911
This
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No. 608915 ID: e31d12

>>608907
That's up to you, Santiago. I wanted to give you a chance.
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No. 608916 ID: dbd097

>Hum the chorus to Cell Block Tango
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No. 608917 ID: 687279

>>608907
...tell him you're no priest. You're just trying to do the right thing.
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No. 608919 ID: 3009b4

"An ass for a soul, seems fair"

In all seriousness, Santiago's a wild card but we owe him one regardless. More than likely he's got his own reasons.

Although I'd like to know what in particular he's thought about. It's only been hours for Nan, but quite some time for us. A recap might be nice.
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No. 608920 ID: 0769b3

>>608911
"I wish i could have saved henry but he was long since lost the chance of being saved"
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No. 608923 ID: 1fbb52

>>608917
Oooh, I like this one.
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No. 608924 ID: f10b8e

>>608917
i like this one. much less pretentious.
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No. 608925 ID: dbd097

>>608917
>Say this one
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No. 608926 ID: befdf8

>>608911
We are free to choose what we want.
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No. 608927 ID: a19cd5

>>608917
Agreed.
We should maybe do some funeral rites, then toss him out to the thing in the courtyard. Probably the closest to a funeral we'd be able to manage.
Also, decapitate him. Note said to be thorough, so be thorough.
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No. 608928 ID: 0769b3

>>608917
Now this is a good choice of words, now we should probably cremate his body
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No. 608931 ID: 3009b4

Let's be practical and find some way to grind his body into mystery meat.
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No. 608932 ID: c247da

How bout we ask if Santiago is ok?
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No. 608933 ID: 0769b3

>>608931
You know ima bit worried now that you brought that up, what if the beans are in some way, the soul or body or some part of the killed
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No. 608934 ID: befdf8

Ask him if he wants to be saved.
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No. 608935 ID: a2b630

You say you're not of the authority to do any saving, but if you had any opinions on the matter, Santiago's on the right track.

Smile at him. Tell him that you're more concerned with saving skin than saving souls, maybe. Tell him that you're just the electrician. Then tell him you'd rather save those kinds of sacrifices for the professionals.

That's the freedom you two share, after all.
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No. 608938 ID: f4f6ba

Also, maybe we should bandage our own hand while we're at it.
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No. 608939 ID: bb78f2

>>608907
We just killed a man.
Even if it was in defense, an he was very evil and messed up, can our own soul be saved now?
Did we do something wrong, in the big picture? What if Henry's survival might have been key? That if a man this far gone could be saved would be what get us all out of here?

These are questions to ask Santiago. You need some sort of solace and need to talk this through, and can only do it with Santiago at the moment. Everyone else would side with you immediately, but Santiago has some wisdom.

Okay, so... Santiago let's talk. Let's try and save you. This is important. Please, remember all you can about the past, before the hotel. Who were you? What was your job? Who was your family? We can save you, but it means talking and remembering, as hard as that might be.

We're an electrician. Our name is Nan. We lived alone in an apartment building. We liked sleeping in and being a little lazy sometimes. The taste of warm pizza. A nice check for a good job done when we did it.
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No. 608940 ID: a2b630

Ghost is right. You're no authority on soul-saving. You're just an average little electrician goat. Tell him you're no expert on the matter. You don't entirely care for your own judgement, and Santiago doesn't seem to care for his. That's their freedom, after all, isn't it?

Mention the freedom line SPECIFICALLY. Keep in mind, if he's as capricious as Red, he might have the Taser. Don't go stabbing him, please don't yet, but be wary around him still.
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No. 608941 ID: d90668

You are the only one responsible for your soul Santiago.

I am doing what I can to survive this mess and will try to help anyone who needs it along the way. If some souls get saved here and there it would be a nice bonus.
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No. 608947 ID: bdd703

>>608917
Say this.
It's true, it's honest, and I think Santiago will understand.
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No. 608950 ID: 0bc138

>>608917
"I don't know about souls. I'm trying to save lives."
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No. 608951 ID: 534cc4

(As a thought, we might want to take the skull with us as proof of the pilgrims death.)
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No. 608955 ID: dbd097

>Take skull
>Become Pilgrim
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No. 608957 ID: 534cc4

>>608955
Wearing it will just get us shot.

We need to let the group know as soon as we can though.
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No. 608964 ID: 687279

Wait, where are the keys? He had a key to the "altar" and apparently to the chains on the janitor's closet.
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No. 608969 ID: a4941f

".....I would like to"

Other than that, ask Santiago if we can find a place to rest, we might well ran a marathon these past hours
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No. 608970 ID: c247da

Hey guys.
How about we just follow Santi somewhere and just rest, considering we have;
>been tazed
>kicked in the ribs
>just killed henry
>tackled henry
>and that adrenaline she gonna make her tired later, she HAS to rest now and let it wear off.
And santis not lookin too good either :c
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No. 608971 ID: d3be40

...Well...you really...just...Nan...

Look, just find Kim. Maybe she made it.

Use your feet and knife to sever Henry's head. Keep it with you, and stuff it in the inventory if you can. It might be disgusting, but you just killed an actual person. You do not want Henry coming back to life and murdering one of the survivors just as soon as you are about to leave. Besides, Henry's family needs to know what the hell happened to him (Tell his wife the truth: a bastard imprisoned him and others, and then he went insane and killed them all, including one of your friends and another friend's son.)

And be sure to check for the stuff Henry was known to have on him: the metal pipe, the broken chair leg, and especially the tazer. Having electricity is thematic for an electrician.

Don't trust Santiago. He may have just saved your life, but back in the chapel, he tried to rape you when Henry was the one who stopped him. It's as he said - he's free to do whatever the @#$% he wants, including the systematic destruction of the narrative for the lulz.

Work with him for now, but remember: for all we know, he might be another Pilgrim or Padre or someone else who wants you dead.
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No. 608976 ID: d2f62c

Whatever you do, take the mask with you. You might need it to prove to people that the Pilgrim was a mortal man that that he really is dead.
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No. 608979 ID: 687279

>>608971
>carry around a severed head
What
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No. 608981 ID: 1fbb52

>>608971
So you propose we show Henry's family, who more than likely exist in a different time period than us, his severed head.

I just don't have the words necessary for this situation. I'm really sorry if it seems like I'm singling you out and picking on you, man, but that is fucking disturbing.
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No. 608986 ID: 0ce41b

>>608981
Yeah I agree. That would be a bad idea. If we're worried about him coming back we should fully blind him and then search the room. He got his cloak from the bathroom perhaps he keeps the keys back there. Maybe they're in the pants he was wearing when he abducted us.
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No. 608987 ID: d3be40

>>608981
Nan could also cremate him. But I'd recommend that Nan should take a picture if she can; prove to Henry's family that she knew Henry.

>>608979
Because seriously, slashing a man to death is already disturbing as it is. But Nan did it in self-defense. Why not go further to ensure that she and the other survivors are safe from zombie-Henry? If the Hotel can turn Henry into another Beast, they're @#$%ed. A lot of survivalists in the horror movies make the crucial mistake of believing that their enemies are permanently dead, and salvage what is left of their self-respect by leaving the body unharmed, only for the enemy to come back from the dead at the last minute and kill at least one of the survivors. I don't want that happening to Nan, not after what she had to do.

Compared to the horror of watching Anna's corpse fall into bloody pieces, chopping off Henry's head or giving him a proper cremation is far less traumatic.
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No. 608989 ID: caad34

>>608981
Nope, I can also agree that severing his head is a gross and pointless motion. You're not alone.

Anyways--good job "Nan"! All actually went better than planned. Make sure to thoroughly check through what ever belongs to Henry in that room. The key he spoke of must be there if he was going to take you to this "altar". Unless of course, he was planning to make a pit stop to a private room of his where he keeps things. I think Santiabro has shown us his mettle and if anything he has proven to be an asset. "We" should act grateful but not too over the top, then ask him if he knows a "safer" place to rest and better dress their wounds.
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No. 608991 ID: 5d2d74

I really think we ought to cremate Henry when we get the chance. It's about as thorough as we can get and thematically appropriate.
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No. 608994 ID: d3be40

>>608976
>>608981
Oh! I got it!

Why not just tie the Pilgrim mask to Henry's head after you sever it? Then it's less disturbing; that's his true persona.

Or, once again, Nan could just find a way to cremate the corpse, head and all. I'd suggest the Janitor's room, but we don't want to screw this up for Kim.
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No. 608995 ID: 0ce41b

Cremation is a decent thought. It can be respectfully done as a funeral pyre for the man he once was and gets rid of the chance of him coming back again ... hopefully ... but it's about as thorough as one can get.
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No. 608997 ID: 584645

>>608970

Seconded. We should still be cautious around Santiago, but for the moment he seems to be on our side. Plus, he's injured as well, so I doubt he'd really try to get the jump on us.

Thoroughly check Henry's body and the room for his possessions (namely, the key and taser), then rest and catch up with Santiago for a bit before looking for the rest of the group.
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No. 608998 ID: bdd703

>>608971
>Use your feet and knife to sever Henry's head. Keep it with you
How about no, let's not do that.

>You do not want Henry coming back to life
I'm not particularly concerned about that, given he was a scared man with a knife and a costume.

>Besides, Henry's family needs to know what the hell happened to him
And a severed fucking head is that best way to do that?

>Having electricity is thematic for an electrician.
???
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No. 608999 ID: 0ce41b

>>608994
We don't need to carry Henry's head around with us. Do we have a camera? Can we take a picture? It would literally last longer. Rotting corpse head in our inventory seems like both a bad idea for getting along with other survivors and just a horrid thought all around.
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No. 609001 ID: 1fbb52

>>608994
Look, if that corpse is getting back up, then I'd rather not be dragging it to the fucking boiler room when it happens.

Tying the mask to his head because it is his "true persona" is horseshit and you are a madman. What's next, making a fucking necklace from severed ears?
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No. 609005 ID: d3be40

>>609001
Okay, no decapitation! Got it!

Nan, blind Henry's other eye in case he's still alive (and willing to kill innocent people), and then use the burlap sack to tie the skull to his head. You and Santiago take the body to the furnace in the Janitor's room, where they burn it in a respectful manner. Remember to say a prayer for Henry and hope that if he goes to purgatory, he'll see his wife and daughter one day. Finally, try poking around the charcoaled remains with your inventory items, and see if you can "save" him as well.

Look, I'm sorry that my suggestions are disturbing you guys. But let's face it: this whole quest is a horror story.

And we want more. Otherwise, we'd just stop reading and posting.
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No. 609007 ID: caad34

>>608998
>>609001
>>608997
All agreeable ideas, my only grievances are that we don't have fuel or matches and the fire may get out of control and make some new trial when "we" really need some r&r. We don't know how long this peace is to last so we should get moving, fumbling with pictures and proof seems like a luxury that we can't afford. Comprehensively sweep the room take anything of interest or value to our survival and book it to a better spot with Santiabro. He should be able to escort us to a good spot where we can here his story and how he learned to traverse the dark, I'm deeply interested in hearing that.

>>608994
Please stop giving Nan schizophrenia and Weaver cancer.
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No. 609012 ID: 1fbb52

>>609010
It doesn't work when you do it intentionally: it's disturbing because you legitimately think carrying his fucking head around to later show to his family was a readonable thing to suggest.
We should at least take that Pilgrim mask though. Not to wear, but to put our comrades at ease with proof of "The Pilgrim's" death.
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No. 609014 ID: a4941f

>>609010
enough
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No. 609016 ID: 1fbb52

>>609014
Indeed. I shall cease my childish fuckery, let us get back to the situation at hand.
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No. 609017 ID: d3be40

>>609012
Yeah, I guess that doesn't sound reasonable. I apologize.

I second the "take the pilgrim mask" suggestion.
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No. 609018 ID: 1fbb52

>>609017
Acknowledging one's own error and apologizing for it is a very good thing. The problem seems to be that you react to situations upon impulse, rather than mulling them over for a while.
I'm gonna go sleep now so I stop saying big words. I thank you for apologizing, though. I apologize for my aggression as well.
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No. 609019 ID: c302b8

I HAVE'NT KEPT UP FOR THE PAST WEEK BT WHEN I READ THE PART WHERE SANTIAGO HANDED NAN THE SCALPEL I WAS ALL "FUCK YES HE IS AN AMIGO!!!" omigod I knew it(I am losing my shit)
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No. 609020 ID: c302b8

But enough of that, we need to see what santiogo has to say next
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No. 609021 ID: 84a9e4

Lock the door then talk
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No. 609024 ID: 84a9e4

Sorry about the double post

Nan should check the bathroom
Santiago should lock the door

After securing the room
We should ask about the furnace note
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No. 609028 ID: 9f37d6
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609028

Nan says she's not in the business of souls. She's just trying to do the right thing.

Nan recovers the CROSS KEY from Henry's robe.
"Careful with that. I'm not entirely sure what you'll find on the other side."

Nan pauses, looking over Henry's corpse. She wonders aloud if there was a way to save him. If maybe this isn't what the Hotel wanted from her.
"I doubt this place works like that. All it's done is hurt us. So frankly, I don't give a shit what it wants."
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No. 609029 ID: 9f37d6
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609029

Nan asks if there's a place they can rest.
"No. Not now. We've pushed too far. It's too late to stop. We've got to see this to the end now.
The only way out is through."

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No. 609031 ID: c302b8

Actually we should copletely interupt everything santiago has to say and just admire how amazing he is and admire him more for his BADASS name (which im giving my first child)
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No. 609032 ID: 535bfd

Can you guys please not be so rude about other people's suggestions? I don't agree with them either but it's no reason to attack someone.

>>608917
I agree with this one. I think Santiago would like it, maybe. Ultimately I think the best course would be to let him know that he is free to do as he wishes.
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No. 609035 ID: 5107f7

Tell Santiago that they need to gather everyone and gear up. Find out what Henry did with Kim. Ask him about his notes and the furnace.

We need to check the furnace in the Janitor's closet, the saferoom (idk if anyone would have gone back there, but it's on the way), and then head back up to the lounge.

...Where the hell is the altar, actually.
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No. 609036 ID: 3009b4

Santiago is being unusually sane.
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No. 609040 ID: a2b630

Through what? Ask him through what he's talking about.

Then, if you've got time after the important things, ask him what inspired his change of heart.
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No. 609041 ID: c247da

Why dont we go back to that black room and see if any body is still alive.
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No. 609042 ID: 0769b3

>>609040
I belive hea reffering to the door he just mentioned
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No. 609044 ID: 687279

>>609029
Fair enough. One last thing. Has he ever seen a REALLY BIG dark thing? Like the Beast, but like 10 times as big? Because you saw that outside before Henry tazed you.

Then we better get going.
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No. 609047 ID: e723d8

>>609035
Re-grouping is a good idea. We can ask him questions on the way.
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No. 609052 ID: 6e64ad

no matter how this turns out, i will *never* understand why you guys feel the way you do about santiago. tvtropes calls it "draco in leather pants." some might call it "stockholm syndrome."

"make sure santiago's ok! he's injured?! let us bandage his wounds!" HE IS A FUCKING RAPIST. doesn't matter what someone's good qualities are or what helpful things they've done, once they try to forcibly fucking rape someone, THAT IS THEIR DEFINING GODDAMN CHARACTERISTIC

equally confusing to me is the idea that our first order of business is to respectfully dispose of henry's remains. fuck him. he's dead. good. leave him for the rats.

"[His] life was beast-like, and devoid of pity; and, being so, shall have like want of pity."

(Weird rant-posts without suggestions belong in the discussion thread.)
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No. 609056 ID: e723d8

While I do agree that we should be weary of Santiago...But it was something that Henry said >>608072, that let's us know he was still human.

We can't give him a proper burial but at least cover him up with his cloak.
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No. 609057 ID: dd1f2b

Ask him what he meant about the furnace
Lets trust Santiago

OH where is our stuff

And no place is safe we probably should get the hell out of here

Let's ask our dark traveling friend to take us to furnace room

K
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No. 609058 ID: bdd703

>>609056
>Cover Henry with the cloak.
I think that's a good idea. Henry wasn't a monster, I think he was scared and out of his depth and wanted to go home, and that killed him long before we got here.

I'm a litte worried about Santiago though. I don't think he's going to betray us - if he wanted us dead, he had the chance - but he seems to be acting odd (I'll post the rest in the disthread). Nan should go with him, but be on guard for whatever happens.
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No. 609060 ID: 9f37d6
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609060

With a heavy, distant boom, the lights go out.

"I don't think it liked that.

We'd better move. You go do what you need to.
I'll try to keep it on me."

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No. 609062 ID: 2073cc

If what's coming next is the final battle, at the altar, then this room is essentially the final save point to gather supplies before whatever comes next. Therefore, I suggest examining the following before departing.

* The painting. Check if there's anything behind it like a safe or if there's something hidden inside it, between the canvas, or along the frame.

* The skull. Yes, traumatic to see, but it makes a good clubbing weapon alongside the knife. Along as proof the Pilgrim's down for the count.

* The bathroom. Check for supplies, weapons, oddities, and spare clothing.

* The ropes. Cut three pieces of rope, one short, one medium, one long. Have them on hand to range from tying up a person to climbing up or down a rope after tying it to something. Better safe than sorry.
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No. 609063 ID: e723d8

Agreed, we better arm ourselves with whatever we can. Tell Santiago to be careful and don't die.
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No. 609067 ID: a4941f

Let's get outta here before we get drilled in there by somethin', stay close
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No. 609068 ID: 84a9e4

Tell Santiago not to over do it and that we will meet again
Run for the janitor's closet and the furnace
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No. 609070 ID: fe6f71

Cut a piece of rope to use as a belt for you knives so you can access them easily. And some cloth from Henry to use for bandages in the future.
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No. 609071 ID: 86e91d

on to the furnace
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No. 609073 ID: f10b8e

obviously take the skull.

if you still have the letter to anderson, leave it here.
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No. 609075 ID: e723d8

Why leave the letter? Anderson might need some closure about Alan.
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No. 609077 ID: f10b8e

>>609075
for the same reason we arent telling him anything about alan.
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No. 609078 ID: f5d97b

Ask Santiago if he knows who the Padre is, and who the lightbringer is. Also what he meant by "look to the furnace."
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No. 609081 ID: ad627d

Remember Santiago's advice and keep your guard up around him.
Take the skull, if we can't take the whole thing at least take the jawbone.
Asking Santiago about the Lightbringer, what Henry meant by sea monsters, and if the furnace should be our destination or if there is someplace we should check out first.
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No. 609088 ID: 534cc4

We should try to get Santiago to come with us, if he insists its a bad idea though, we need to let him go his own way. I'm sure he will be there at the end of all this with us and the rest of the group.
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No. 609095 ID: eda892

Go to the lounge. The rest of group should be there.
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No. 609102 ID: 35909f

>>609081
Why is everyone so obsessed with taking the skull? Why not leave it there as evidence Henry was the Pilgrim if the other survivors come knocking?
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No. 609103 ID: 73b323

We don't need his fucking skull, you people are sick. What we need to do is get a move on. The lights are out and we've got nothing to replace them, hotel monsters will most likely be on our ass any second. Ask Santiago if he wants to come with us to the altar, he's been more or less reliable so far. If not, fuck him we'll figure this shit out on our own.
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No. 609114 ID: caad34

Oh, no. Just when he started to grow on "us" he decides to use himself as bait. He's probably adamant on his decision but try to convince him to come with "us". Say that theres strength in numbers and that we can regroup to further compound that strength. If he still finds it more pertinent to buy you time at least get some parting words from him like advice or something meaningful.
Optimistically he'll survive but this is Weaver's world so we might not see him again...
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No. 609115 ID: 0ce41b

>>609103
Why is it sick to want to take the skull mask? It would be proof that the pilgrim is dead. We're not taking his skull just a piece of his crazy costume.
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No. 609117 ID: 32907f

... Poor Nan. You're just like Ruby now.
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No. 609121 ID: eda9d1

>>609115
Hm, that's true. And if it's Lorenzo's skull like I hypothesize, it could be useful if we run into him or the Padre. (Or maybe it will lead to something terrible, either way it'll be interesting.)
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No. 609127 ID: c247da

Tell santiago to come with you, you both need each other for now.
Otherwise search this room completely, top to bottom. Take anything useful.
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No. 609128 ID: 0ce41b

>>609127
The lights just went out. I'm pretty sure we don't have time for a search anymore. We have the key at least.
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No. 609132 ID: 84a9e4

look WE get it already take the skull ok
Just get Nan's ass to the janitor's closet and the furnace.

PS If you run into Kim without her seeing you put on the skull
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No. 609133 ID: 6ccc9a

Definitely stick with Santiago for now, no matter what his intentions are. He seems like he means no harm at the moment and he clearly knows his way around.

See if he'll take you to the lounge and try to find the others or something.
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No. 609134 ID: 687279

>>609060
Alright. Where are we going though? Ask him where the altar is.
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No. 609137 ID: f47a44

were having the same obession with the skull as we have with Ace's mask. Like seriously its fucking useless, leave it be. I hope Weaver does something like have a monster come out of the skull to stop us from picking it up.
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No. 609138 ID: 1fbb52

>>609137
If our friends doubt our tale, we can show them the skull as proof. Then we can get rid of it. I'm not saying we keep it and that it'll become a major plot device, just that we hold on to it for a bit. Seriously, wouldn't you doubt that Henry was the Pilgrim unless you'd seen it with your own eyes?
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No. 609141 ID: 5d2d74

>>609138
Kim would back up our story, assuming she's still alive. Pablo would very likely choose to trust Nan. As for Anderson, he's kind of... on edge, but he trusts Kim. We don't need the skull.

I'm in favour of trying to stick with Santiago, mostly because I really want to see him get out of here alive but also because he's the best survivor and knows way more than Nan does.
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No. 609142 ID: f10b8e

>>609140
and if we get a bad ending we can become like a second pilgrim or something.
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No. 609145 ID: 1fbb52

>>609141
Ah, I suppose you're right. But what if Kim isn't alive, which is very possible? If it turns out we never needed it, well that's a lot of egg on my face. But I'd rather take it just in case, and we can ditch it later.
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No. 609147 ID: 5d2d74

>>609145
The problem is if anyone sees Nan lugging the Pilgrim's skull around they're liable to assume that she's the Pilgrim. Anderson especially--we saw how he lunged at Pablo with nothing to go on. The only way to carry it and have it not be a burden would be to stick it on Nan's head, so...
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No. 609148 ID: fe6f71

Do not take the skull Nan. And do not spend too much time in this room. Santiago can take care of himself so let him go. GO to the furnace next.
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No. 609149 ID: 1fbb52

>>609147
Well they did seem to notice the Pilgrim fucking LUNGE on Nan in the Lounge, so I think they'd know it's not her, but you do have a point.
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No. 609151 ID: 910333

>>609149
Maybe they're stupid enough to think there are multiple pilgrims?
Nahh, I mean, who could possibly think that, right?

We need to confirm that the cross pendant that we got before protects us from the dark. It's pretty obvious that the cross pendant is the same one Henry was talking about and we need to know if it actually works or if was just Santa shenanigans. Also, was it Santiago who originally gave us the pendant back on the coat rack, or was it hotel shenanigans?
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No. 609152 ID: ecbc19

Forget the safe room! Either regroup with the others, or head straight to the altar, but just get the ever-living FUCK outta that tomb!
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No. 609153 ID: 2f2fc2

We need to bring Santiago with us... have you looked at him and how he acts? Especially compared to Henry....

He's malnourished, paranoid, and weak.....basically where Henry was a survivor by killing and being horrible Santiago is a survivor by being smart and non-existent....

Santiago's not a bad person we have to save him and whether the hotel spits us out at the same time period or our original times, we could still treat him right after this whole ordeal.

I'm pro Santiago....he's the best for us
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No. 609154 ID: ad627d

>>609151
That cross pendant is a different one than the one we have now. Unless the pendant went and grew an extra piece.
Anyway we shouldn't be too trusting of Santiago.
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No. 609180 ID: 9f37d6
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609180

Nan picks up the HORSE SKULL just in case.
She decides not to linger any longer here than she has to.

Nan asks where the altar is.
Santiago says he's already told you.
Like everything else, it lies in the furnace.
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No. 609181 ID: 687279

>>609180
...right, let's head downstairs then.
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No. 609182 ID: 534cc4

Onward nan, no turning back.
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No. 609184 ID: 9ec55f

better find some sort of light source then.
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No. 609185 ID: 9f37d6
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609185

Nan steps out into the hall.

The air is acrid with the smell of smoke.
Dark water covers the floor, pooling up past Nan's ankles.
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No. 609187 ID: d90668

Oh hey a rat. Check to see if its a normal rat or the demonic variety.

If this place has normal rodents would somehow make the situation less threatening.
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No. 609188 ID: 9ec55f

pick up the rat.

break the table to use its leg as makeshift weapon.

proceed down stairs. (if its not fluded)
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No. 609189 ID: 534cc4

So far all the rats have seemed to be friendly. Unless it squeals for your attention just carry on.
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No. 609190 ID: eda892

Greet the rat.
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No. 609195 ID: c247da

Unless the rat sqweeks keep heading towards the altar.
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No. 609197 ID: 687279

Pick up the rat so it doesn't drown.
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No. 609200 ID: 910333

>>609154
I mean the pendant we got from the goat guy during the visions we saw after shining the light on the beast.
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No. 609206 ID: f22c86

Get the rat and make your way to the furnace
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No. 609207 ID: cb78a5

Hey, remember that missing tazer? Remember what happens with water and electricity? Yeah, I'm worried about that.
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No. 609209 ID: 2073cc

I theorize the hotel is blocking the way to the altar with the water. The hotel's alive, playing with its food known as anthropomorphic people, encouraging them to kill each other. But, now that you wanna end it, the hotel's getting dangerous like Darkwing Duck. Blocking your path to the furnace in the basement with the water.
And about to do more if Nan lets it happen.

Therefore, ask the rat, the creature kind enough to give you food and help you survive, the way to the furnace. It looks like it's able to survive the inch high water for the moment, and is there to assist you IF YOU ASK. Hint hint.

Also, remove that painting from the hook, and add it to your inventory. Why? To smash it over an enemy's head, or use it as a boat for the rat because I love that image and I want to see it. But, no one will suggest that, so take it with you as a weapon to use.

And if the painting is too large for your inventory, at least remove the nail from the wall its hanging on. Makes a good surprise weapon to hide in your palm if tied up again.
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No. 609213 ID: f10b8e

>>609207
i doubt a tazer is strong enought to do that.
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No. 609214 ID: ac7b02

See if the rat needs help
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No. 609215 ID: f10b8e

>>609214
this, help the poor rat. dont let it drown.
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No. 609218 ID: ad627d

>>609214
>>609215
Yeah the rats have pretty much always been helpful, help the little bugger out.
Keep on keepin' on to the furnace.
Is Santiago coming along?
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No. 609221 ID: 784110

rats helped us get food when we were w/ pablo. rat is good.
ask rat if they need assistance, or if theyd perhaps wanna assist us, then continue to the furnace
also, proceed with caution i suppose. kinda wish we had rubber rain boots- this tazer idea is making me paranoid
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No. 609223 ID: 1fbb52

>>609185
Rescue ratbro.
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No. 609224 ID: d3be40

Nan, it's possible that the hotel is slowly starting to show you its true face - years without the lifeblood known as customers, decades of haunting and decay and murder undiscovered by the living. Take a deep breath, and don't put off visiting the furnace any longer.

Put the rat on your shoulder and call it Holley.

Resolve to get out of here, not just for yourself but for the families of the deceased. Make sure you tell Henry's daughter that he loved her very much. Tell Kim's parents that their daughter did her best (you know, at warning the party that Henry was The Sellout). Buy one of Pablo's old paintings and hang it on your wall. Be sure to treat it like a magical sentient talking painting - because compared to all the ^&*( you've seen and persevered through, magical sentient talking paintings is relatively normal.

...Hey, do you think Anderson knows where his son hid the loot? Okay, focus, sorry. Well, tell him that Alan hated his guts, but in the end, he cried out for his father to avenge or protect him.
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No. 609228 ID: 1fbb52

>>609224
I don't know if Nan'll ever be able to tell these events to anyone if she gets out. Who would believe her?
Also I think we shouldn't tell Anderson about Alan's last words just yet because he might not be able to handle it.

I still approve of rescuing the small friend though.
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No. 609229 ID: dbd097

>Quit dicking around and get to the furnace. Mentally appreciate the rat.
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No. 609230 ID: c247da

How about we head back to that black room and see if anderson and pablo are even still alive.
If we check and there not just hea right back to the altar/furnace.
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No. 609246 ID: 9f37d6
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609246

Nan asks the rat aloud if it can offer help, and kneels down for a moment, to rescue it from the waters.
But the rat chitters quietly and scurries off through the cold dark water. It seems a capable swimmer.
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No. 609247 ID: 84a9e4

follow go
go go
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No. 609248 ID: ca118c

Follow the rat
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No. 609249 ID: 9ec55f

check to see if the basement is fluded?
consider following the ratbro.
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No. 609251 ID: c247da

Follow him.
Stay on gaurd.
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No. 609253 ID: eba6db

Things are unraveling quite quickly. Follow the rat while questioning just what the hell you're doing before succumbing to the possibility that killing another person has finally sent you off the deep end into total nutsoland. Welcome to the next level, Nan. Consider whistling to yourself to keep your spirits up.
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No. 609256 ID: ca118c

*Follow the rat while humming showtunes
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No. 609257 ID: dbd097

>Follow dat rat
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No. 609260 ID: a4941f

guys, what if it's just a rat doing rat stuff
We should try going to the altar based on what we already know
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No. 609263 ID: 1fbb52

>>609246
Well, head to the furnace. If the rat is heading there as well, we shall have a temporary companion.
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No. 609264 ID: e30e12

>>609260
OK actually probably this
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No. 609271 ID: 84a9e4

the pot is back
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No. 609272 ID: dbd097

>"Kim, calm your tits we have a key.
>Also, good to see you.
>Also, how did you know about Henry?
>Also... who are you really?"
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No. 609275 ID: 9f37d6
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609275

Nan returns to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING.
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No. 609276 ID: c247da

Ask what shes doing here.
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No. 609277 ID: 84a9e4

Tell Kim to run the pilgrim is coming
See how she reacts
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No. 609278 ID: 2073cc

Second this SO FUCKING MUCH.
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No. 609279 ID: 687279

Say hi to Kim. Tell her that the Pilgrim's dead now. Ask if the others are alright.

If Anderson is still alive, give her the letter to deliver to him. Also... ask what she did to deserve to be here, anyway.
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No. 609281 ID: a2b630

First, affirm that it is in fact KIM you're seeing, and not a Hotel hallucination. Second, ask what she's trying to get at in the Janitor's room. Maybe try to help her, if possible, but if not, tell her you all need to hurry to the furnace,
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No. 609282 ID: bc6cf7

Make yourself known as gently as possible, you don't want to scare Kim.

Tell her that Henry was the pilgrim and you finally killed him (Show the skull as proof) and then ask where Anderson is.
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No. 609283 ID: ccea58

Shank that bitch.
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No. 609284 ID: a4941f

"Kim! Thank God you're ok!"
Explain to her what just happened and ask how she ended up here
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No. 609286 ID: 84a9e4

Another opotion is that if you have the skull put it on and see if she acts Friendly She may have been in league with Henry
>>
No. 609287 ID: 687279

>>609281
The furnace is in the Janitor's Closet.
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No. 609288 ID: f1beae

Try not to startle her. Sneak in the phrase "For the love of God" if you can. If it's the real Kim, inform her that the pilgrim's dead. Show skull as proof. Then, ask where the others are.
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No. 609289 ID: 9f37d6
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609289

Nan cautiously says hello, trying not to startle Kim.

She startles anyway.
She exclaims loudly, and says she's relieved to see Nan in one piece. She wasn't sure if Nan would manage to get away from Henry, because after she ran out the door she ended up back in the Safe Room. So she didn't see what happened.
Obviously you got away safely though, right?

She knows it's a shock. She can't believe that thing was Henry all along, but it explains a few things. He distracted her up in the lounge, then knocked her down and took her taser. So keep an eye out for him, because he's probably got that now.

She says she came down here because she heard Nan screaming. She thought she was in the basement, but -- well, evidently not.
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No. 609291 ID: ccea58

Shank that bitch.
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No. 609293 ID: 687279

>>609289
Show her the skull. Also, tell her Alan was here before Anderson, and Henry killed him. If Anderson is still around, you have a mean letter from his son... um, Anderson is not a good person, just so she knows.
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No. 609294 ID: c247da

Tell kim you had to kill henry. Tell her he treid to sacrifice you to the Padre
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No. 609295 ID: dbd097

>"Henry's dead, Kim. Also here's this key."
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No. 609298 ID: a19cd5

>>609289
"Henry's dead. Tried to sacrifice me to the hotel, Santiago helped me get loose and I stabbed him in the throat. Kinda feel weird."
>proceed to vomit as realization of what you've done sets in
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No. 609300 ID: bc6cf7

Ask her how she came to realize Henry was the pilgrim. How did she figure it out?
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No. 609302 ID: eba6db

"Boy, I really fucked up this time"
The hotel is raging out and Santiago's distractions won't last forever! Explain things to her if you must, but be quick! The altar is just within our grasps! We can't afford to falter or hesitate now! PIZZA, NAN! THINK ABOUT THE PIZZA WAITING FOR YOU OUT THERE!
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No. 609303 ID: 9f37d6
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609303

Nan asks Kim how she knew. She says when he came into the lounge, he wasn't wearing his mask at first. He called her over, then blindsided her.

Nan says Henry is dead.
She killed him. He was going to kill her, in the name of the Padre.
Santiago helped her escape and overpower Henry.

Kim stares for a long moment.
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No. 609304 ID: ccea58

SHANK THAT BITCH.
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No. 609305 ID: 9f37d6
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609305

Finally, Kim speaks up.

She's sure Nan did what she had to do.
She hopes he's in a better place now. Only God can judge him now.
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No. 609306 ID: ca118c

"Where are the others, Kim?"
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No. 609307 ID: e31d12

>>609305
Did Kim see what happened to Pablo and Anderson? Are they still alive?
>>
No. 609309 ID: 84a9e4

How did she recognize Pilgrim as Henry?
What does Kim have in her hand?
If there is no danger open the door together but don't let her come down
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No. 609310 ID: dbd097

>"GO TO HIM. TAKE HIS SHAME AWAY!"
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No. 609311 ID: eba6db

>>609305
"What are you doing here, anyway? Trying to get into the furnace room like I am?"
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No. 609312 ID: c247da

Try and see whats up with those chains.
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No. 609314 ID: bb78f2

Kim, please don't go anywhere near the furnace please.
Hey Kim, do you want to real talk for a bit?
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No. 609315 ID: 687279

>>609305
Give her Anderson's letter. Tell her Henry killed Alan before Anderson got here.

Ask if she knows the history of the hotel. You do. The Padre summoned two towns to the church and lit it on fire. Burning 466 people to death.
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No. 609317 ID: fe6f71

Use the key. And tell Kim everything relevant right now that you can. Though do not let your guard down.
>>
No. 609318 ID: fe6f71

THE EVIL POT IS BACK!!! USE IT TO BREAK THE CHAINS!!!!!
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No. 609319 ID: d3be40

Tell her you have a plan. A plan that will either end this or end in blood.

There's an altar that can only be found by crawling through the furnace. If you can fix or break the altar (don't know which), you might be able to end the nightmare. You and Kim need to decide which way to go:

1. Break open the janitor's room, crawl into the boiler, and hope that Kim doesn't meet her end there.
2. Go to the fourth floor lighthouse and crawl through the fireplace. Or the freaking brazier.

Yeah, this is going to suck. Make sure Kim decides for you this time, and if she wants to take her chances with Santiago, her choice.

Then hug Kim and give her a kiss on the forehead. And please ask her what stocks you should invest in for the next five years!

Make a dirty profit and then donate like 90% to charity. Share the remaining half with Kim.
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No. 609325 ID: eba6db

>>609318
Grab the pot, but save it for later. I have no idea how it's still here, but you'll plenty of time to think about it once you're dead.
>>609319
That's brilliant, but that's also assuming we make it back to our time when we escape. There's no telling what will happen when we finally get out. Who's to say we won't end up in the past or in the future? Time hasn't exactly been consistent since we've been here.
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No. 609331 ID: 0d2d03

Okay what was with the entire deal of killing Henry first chance and not even asking questions?

Also, Santiago's personality is suddenly RADICALLY different?
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No. 609333 ID: 9f37d6
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609333

Nan asks why Kim was trying to get into the basement.

She says she heard screaming, and assumed you were in there, because once she got down here she heard noises from behind the door.
But if that's not you, what is it?
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No. 609336 ID: 687279

>>609333
Tell Kim she should probably get away from there. You have a key, you'll unlock it.
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No. 609338 ID: a19cd5

...It MIGHT be? There's some time-space weirdness going on.
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No. 609339 ID: bc6cf7

Tell Kim to stay back from the door and that they should go try and find Pablo and Anderson first.
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No. 609340 ID: eba6db

If you're gonna try to unlock the door, try not to turn your back on ANYTHING. Keep a sharp eye on things. Is the TERRA COTTA COURTYARD still there? I doubt it. The front door opens up to a new place everytime, but...
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No. 609343 ID: c247da

how about we open up to kim about the furnace?
BEFORE we go in?
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No. 609344 ID: fe6f71

That potted plant is suspicious. Tell Kim to watch it as you open the door. And if you think there's trouble, give Kim something to defend herself with. But not your best weapon.
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No. 609347 ID: ca118c

Smash the pot and then open the door
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No. 609350 ID: dbd097

>>609343

Yes, this. Warn her about the furnace.
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No. 609351 ID: eba6db

>>609344
Smash the pot to smite the hotel. It all started when you accidentally broke that vase. The hotel is alive and you're still stuck inside. Pissing it off is the smart thing to do.
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No. 609352 ID: a2b630

It's the Hotel. You saw Kim burning in a furnace, but it tried dragging you down instead. Get Kim away from the door and avoid it. Tell Kim you have to find the others, and book it for the furnace.
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No. 609353 ID: d3be40

>>609340
Oh right.

Warn Kim that there's something outside. With two giant eyes. It looked like Kim's glasses. Only they were as big as the moon. That way, she won't blindly run outside if she sees the front door open.
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No. 609367 ID: 9f37d6
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609367

Nan considers whether she should tell Kim the story about Alan and Anderson. She doesn't have the letter anymore -- it was lost with the other clippings in the lounge. But she still knows what she read.

Nan produces the CROSS KEY, but the chains bear no padlock.
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No. 609373 ID: ca118c

>>609367
Tell Anna? Wut

Whatever, if there's no padlock, we should go for Pablo and Anderson
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No. 609375 ID: 687279

>>609367
What... how are we supposed to fucking get in there then?

Listen at the door. Yes, tell her Anderson did something bad, but you don't know what it was.
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No. 609377 ID: bb78f2

...
Wrap it around your hand and pray, like they were prayer beads?
>>
No. 609385 ID: c302b8

Santiago suddenly seems... not craZ
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No. 609388 ID: 9f37d6

consider it a typo
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No. 609390 ID: 2073cc

A running theme this chapter is people not seeming what they are. The Pilgrim turns out to be Henry. Santiago becomes a good guy. The rat is merely a rat. And you're an innocent summoned here by an asshole to become a sacrifice, not a sinner guilty of anything.

That star blocker creature seen earlier in the courtyard had eyes similar to her glasses. FUCKING ask if she's been in courtyard. FUCKING ask if she's seen the beast, or the star blocker. FUCKING say, "Hey, people are not what they seem lately. I saw a beast in the courtyard looking like you. Any theories or guesses about that??"

Seriously, my comment may get ignored, but at least ask Kim here about the creature looking similar to her in a hotel where you have seen mirrored doubles smiling creepy at you. And gauge her reaction from the question. Otherwise, you're a idiot. Case closed.
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No. 609391 ID: 2073cc

Oh, and keep focus on going to the basement.
Kim here could be a trap, like reverse cowgirl. Or landmines.
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No. 609392 ID: f1beae

>>609353
Yes.
>>609390
No.
Be reasonable. The hotel is a weird and morbid place, sure, but there's no evidence pointing to Kim as "the star-blocker" except that its eyes looked kinda like her glasses, I guess. Don't be stupid.
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No. 609393 ID: 2073cc

Oh, about the janitor door, is it made of wood or steel? If wood, your goal should be to break it apart, gain entry past the chains. If steel, check the hinges, see if you could remove them. Cause maybe as an electrician, one would assume you have skills of a handyman enough to unscrew a fucking door. Just need the tooth off a horse skull, or use the twisted knife to pry off the hinges or screws around the janitor's door.
If only you possessed those objects. Oh wait.
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No. 609394 ID: a8e9ac

Henry got through the chains on 114, probably because he had that key. But before you enter, go to the lobby and check for lost items. Don't exit the main doors, you don't want to draw attention away from Santiago.
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No. 609401 ID: eba6db

Remember, don't forget to keep an eye on your surroundings. Turn around quickly to make sure that Kim is still there and that the hotel is still flooding with dark red liquid. We don't want to keep our backs turned to ANYTHING. Not after what we've been through.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, EVERYTHING DIES! ESPECIALLY YOU, WRETCHED FLOWERPOT!
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No. 609402 ID: 9f37d6

>>609391
>>609394
please read the thread
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No. 609404 ID: f4f6ba

Hmm... Alan might be a sensitive point for Anderson, and if Kim were to blurt out what was in that letter it might cause problems.

But the fact that letters can be sent out of the hotel to attract people might be worth sharing.

Also, ask if Kim's armed or has anything else of use.
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No. 609415 ID: 60fb8c

You should definitely hold on about telling Kim about the letter but we should ask Kim on what she knows about Anderson.
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No. 609417 ID: eda892

Let's search for Pablo and Anderson.
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No. 609419 ID: f22c86

there's a hole in the bottom right side of the door, try reaching or calling out for something, if you can't pry it open
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No. 609424 ID: c247da

If no lock, try and go look for Anderson and Pablo.
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No. 609430 ID: 0b67b4

If there's no lock, we're going to have to find some other way to remove the chains. Like a hacksaw. Or a crowbar.

Anyway, looking for Anderson or Pablo is as good a place to start as any. Not like we have a better plan. We should hurry, don't want to make Santy work too long.
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No. 609431 ID: caad34

>>609419
Good observation.I also noted how the rat when through there. Now, I hate to be presumptuous but the rats (or hell, maybe that specific rat) seem to be either sentient or at the very least helpful. Maybe--and thats a huge MAYBE--the padlock is on the inside and we should offer the key to the hole? Best case scenario, the rat pokes it's cute little face out and takes the key and SOMEHOW unlocks the door from the inside. The neutral scenario would be that we present the key to the hole and nothing happens. Worst case is that the varmint takes the key and bounces with it and is never to be seen again. Not a strong suggestion, I know, but I am merely out of ideas and clues to work with.
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No. 609440 ID: 84a9e4

Look at all sides of the key for CLUES
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No. 609450 ID: dbd097

>Examine bottom corner of door
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No. 609487 ID: 27c799

Call it a hunch, but ask Kim exactly which university she goes to. She might be a fake, or a liar, or something. Ask her something only (?) she could know- the name of her university/college.
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No. 609488 ID: 1fbb52

>>609487
That wouldn't matter because we don't know the name of her college. Do we? I might've missed it.
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No. 609491 ID: 27c799

>>609488
Nah son, what i mean is, if she's NOT kim, she'll likely pause to think of a lie or try and avoid it. if we don't know, then we sure can catch her out if she doesn't either.
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No. 609497 ID: 1fbb52

>>609491
Acting upon a stutter in such a stressful situation might not be a good idea. But I can see where you're comin' from.
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No. 609499 ID: 910333

>>609487
Maybe ask how her brother is doing? We did see (possibly?) the young version of her and presumably her brother at the arcade before heading here.
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No. 609500 ID: 6e79d4

>>609499
wouldn't that would cause her to think WE know too much?
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No. 609502 ID: 9f37d6
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609502

Nan kneels down in the shallow water, but there's no response at the small hole in the door. The rat appears to have gone.

Nan suggests she and Kim look for Anderson and Pablo.
Kim agrees it's a good idea. Plus, Anderson's gun might be able to shoot off the bracings on the chain. But where should they start? With how this place is, Kim's not even sure the stairs to the fourth floor are still going to be there.
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No. 609503 ID: 0c02b4

Before you figure out how to free the door, give it a good knock. Listen for a response and check if the door feels warm. If there's smoke, there's fire somewhere, and we don't want to cause a flashover if it's on the other side of this door.
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No. 609505 ID: 1fbb52

>>609502
Uh, wasn't the Lounge on the second floor? Or is she suggesting going somewhere else?
I'm probably just fucking dumb.
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No. 609506 ID: eda892

I think we should go upstairs...
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No. 609507 ID: ad627d

>>609502
We might be able to circumvent the chains. Do we have something we could use to unscrew the hinges on the door?

Otherwise what kind of material is the door made of? If it's wood we could probably weaken the door around the hinges and handle by stabbing it.

As for looking for the others might as well start at the Hotel Lobby and work your way through every door you can open on the first floor and upwards.

>>609505
The Anasazi lounge was on the 4th Floor, when we exited the room that was on top of a staircase we entered the 2nd Floor. When Kim left she ended up in the 3rd Floor Safe Room. So it probably exists in some non-euclidean space within the hotel.
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No. 609508 ID: c247da

Suggest we head for the lounge on the second floor(i think?)
Hurry though, santiagos ona time limit!
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No. 609509 ID: c247da

>>609507
In that case head straight for the Lounge, start were we last found them. We cant waste time!
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No. 609510 ID: a4941f

We outta hurry and find the rest of the crew if it means getting that door open. I feel Santiago's waiting for us
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No. 609511 ID: f10b8e

wait, so kin notices how the hotel is always changing?
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No. 609513 ID: 2073cc

See if the door is made of wood or steel. If wood, you can hack at it with the twisted knife. If steel, check the hinges around the door, if they're not blocked by the chains. You could pry the hinge pins out of the hinges using a fine flat penknife like object like maybe the tip of the twisted knife or a tooth from the horse skull. Even the cross key if the edges are flat enough.

If the above fails, then start looking for the others. Beginning with trying to get to the fourth floor to see if they're still there, then the safe room on the floor I can't remember now. They may have regrouped there to plan a next phase of action.

Also, yes, knock on the janitor's door. If someone's on the other side, they could hear you, unlock it, and we thread dwellers can plot from there.
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No. 609528 ID: 9f37d6
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609528

Nan feels the door. It's warm to the touch, but there's a hole in the corner, so air can pass through freely.

There are strange noises coming from the other side, faintly. Scraping metal, some kind of movement. But when Nan calls out at the door, there's no response.
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No. 609529 ID: 2f2fc2

>>609528

guys why is kim just kinda staring at us?
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No. 609530 ID: ad627d

>>609529
She's probably wondering why we're messing with the door after suggesting we search for the others.

systematic search a-go-go baby!
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No. 609532 ID: c247da

Look behind you?
Just check, it never hurts to check.
If nothing head to the fourth floor.
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No. 609533 ID: 86e91d

Might as well check the second floor
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No. 609537 ID: 9ec55f

quick inventory check. if there is nothing that would help break the chains, try using twited knife.
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No. 609538 ID: eba6db

>>609537
I'm worried that that will only damage or break the knife. If we have nothing useful in our inventory, we should just start looking for the others. Things might change on the 1st floor if we leave, though I highly doubt for the better.
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No. 609540 ID: 687279

>>609528
Just go upstairs. I expect you need that gun.
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No. 609542 ID: 0c02b4

As we were, then. We'll probably have to come back later for whoever or whatever's been locked inside, anyway. But in case the hotel separates us again, choose another regroup point and agree to find light sources asap along the way. If either of us get cornered, the flashes could at least serve as an escape plan.
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No. 609544 ID: 1fb9d4

>>609528
Hotel: Stop being too dark to see on my monitor.
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No. 609545 ID: 84a9e4

Inventory check?
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No. 609549 ID: 9f37d6
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609549

Nan and Kim decide to head back towards the lounge as quickly as they can.

They climb the stairs all the way to the THIRD FLOOR LANDING.
The stairway to the fourth floor is gone.

But Pablo and Anderson are here.
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No. 609550 ID: a2b630

Ask Pablo what happened after you left, and if everyone is alright - - possibly Anderson included, though he looks pretty dead.

If he's dead, grab his gun. And make sure he STAYS dead, if he IS dead. That means if he IS dead, and make sure you've checked, if he IS dead, shoot him again for good measure.

If he ISN'T, try to help him if you can. Explain to Pablo that you have to get to the Furnace. NOW.
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No. 609551 ID: 5d2d74

Nan hug Pablo!
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No. 609552 ID: 687279

>>609550
How about we don't shoot him.

>>609549
Ah. Anderson. Um. Tell him you found a letter from Alan. Also, that Henry killed Alan before he got here.
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No. 609553 ID: 9ec55f

check for any immediate danger.
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No. 609555 ID: c247da

Ask pablo if anderson is allright.
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No. 609557 ID: 1fbb52

>>609550
Yeah, let's NOT waste bullets on corpses.
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No. 609558 ID: f10b8e

oh god did anderson shoot himself? if hes on the verge of death tell him about alan. if not, then consider it.
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No. 609560 ID: 84a9e4

No hugging Pablo not while Santiago is dancing in the dark to buy us time.

Figure out if Anderson dead
We will work out what to do from there
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No. 609561 ID: 86e91d

Check on both, and briefly update them about the recent events.
Tell anderson about alan
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No. 609562 ID: 0c02b4

It took me a minute to tell that Pablo was likely closing Anderson's eyes... Ask him what happened after Nan ran from Henry. Henry mentioned Anderson catching a ricochet, but he didn't say anything about a suicide or a struggle with anyone other than himself. He would have gloated about Anderson sparing himself the effort. Unless there was another time lapse, something about this timing doesn't seem right...
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No. 609563 ID: 9f37d6
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609563

The group exchanges relieved greetings, but Anderson's condition puts a damper on any joy the reunion might bring.

Pablo explains that Anderson caught his own ricochet back in the lounge when he was aiming for the Pilgrim. It went through his arm and hit one of his lungs. Maybe more. Pablo doesn't know what to do for him and he's losing a lot of blood.

Nan reveals that Henry was the Pilgrim, which Kim corroborates. She shows them the HORSE SKULL. She reveals his fate at Nan's own hands.
Pablo looks both shaken and relieved, but Anderson just coughs, wetly, shaking his head.

Anderson said he never did like that bastard.
But he didn't see it coming. He was right under their noses. He should have seen it.
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No. 609565 ID: f10b8e

ok, now try to reasure anderson that thing will be ok. tell him about alan and try to get him to somewhere safe.
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No. 609566 ID: dbd097

>Tell Anderson his son loves him. You found a letter.
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No. 609567 ID: 687279

>>609563
Tell him you share the blame. He had been lying to you repeatedly and you were too focused on the hotel to notice... just like he was focused on Alan.

Tell him you need his gun to break open the chains on the door to the basement, so you can... do something about this whole situation. Once you have the gun, break the news to him about Alan.
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No. 609568 ID: c247da

I geuss now is a good time to tell anderson about Alan. Explain to anderson his fate, also ask how many bullets he has left.
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No. 609569 ID: 86e91d

I guess it's our only chance to tell him about his son
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No. 609570 ID: 2073cc

Never mind my last comment, cause Weaver already fulfilled it and I don't know how to delete past comments. I'd prioritize saving Anderson, so two things: everyone reveals their various inventories, and two, if anyone knows where to find alcohol or a first aid kit.

My thinking is if someone has a flask or a bottle, pour it on Anderson's wound. If someone has something like a pen knife to dig out the bullet, great, but that's based on the foursome's inventories. If not, just soak the wound, and some torn clothing as bandages in liquor, then put pressure on it as it's tied.

My goals are save Anderson first, then go to the altar. And with Santiago's life on the life, time is of the essence. So, go, go, go. :)
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No. 609571 ID: d3be40

Pablo should try to get Anderson out the front door, and be mindful of the Giant. No sense waiting to die while the hotel slowly fills up with pools of blood or acid.

Carry Anderson down, have everyone recall as much first aid that you learned in class.

Finding medical supplies is not likely, as the hotel may be slowly filling with liquid. Open as many doors as possible while you search for the "furnace" if the janitor's room boiler isn't the correct one.
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No. 609572 ID: 84a9e4

I've read about this before
You need to seal it fast
see what everyone has

It needs to seal when breathing in but breath when he exhales
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No. 609576 ID: fe6f71

Darn it I was one of the few people who liked Anderson. Anyway try to help him as best you can. If he's dying, tell him everything you can about Alan that you've learned. He deserves to know.
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No. 609578 ID: 0c02b4

So I guess I misread the situation...

Does anyone have enough cloth to spare for a tourniquet? Henry's cloak could have been used, but it's probably already soaked with his own blood by now and it's still risky to reseparate. Everybody do an inventory check, see what all we can do to slow the bleeding. If a lung was shot, so was an artery. We need a doctor, or else all we can do is buy him some time.
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No. 609580 ID: 60fb8c

Place pressure on Anderson's wound
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No. 609582 ID: 7623ff

None of them have any medical training or experience so trying to dig out the bullet would do more harm then good. The most we could do is try to stop the bleeding and take him somewhere safe.

I am all for telling him about Alan's final words. You found his letter in the scraps, tell him everything you saw in it (despite you being there when he wrote it,but semantics). Anderson deserves the right to hear his sons final words, and on his death bed too...
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No. 609584 ID: ac3b06

Didn't Henry say something about asking for a handyman, and then Nan appeared? Maybe they could do the same, but ask for a doctor instead, and they can save Anderson? But maybe that only worked for Henry because he was making sacrifices to the Padre...
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No. 609585 ID: c247da

>>609584
Even though that MIGHT work, we dont have the time to wait. Nor does Anderson.
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No. 609586 ID: ac3b06

Yeah, it would definitely take a while for a doctor to appear. It would be extremely risky, considering the chance that it might not even work. But, even if we can't save Anderson, a doctor would be a benefit to the group if anyone else is injured. Of course, there's the whole ethical conundrum about bringing another person into this place, and whether that's right or wrong.
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No. 609587 ID: 388ccd

>>609563
Tear off a piece of clothing or find something else to wrap Anderson's wound, such as a tablecloth or shower curtain.
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No. 609588 ID: ac3b06

What does Nan have in her inventory?
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No. 609589 ID: 84a9e4

No bringing in outsiders
Besides he would be a drunk Doc that was sued for malpractice
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No. 609590 ID: dbd097

>Compare inventories with Anderson
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No. 609591 ID: ac3b06

Summon Tom, and his manly physique will fix everything.
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No. 609593 ID: b88f04

Summon Filbert, Im sure he will fix everything
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No. 609594 ID: dbd097

Summon Ace. I'm sure he will break through the wall Kool-Aid man style saying, "Oh Yeah!"
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No. 609595 ID: 388ccd

Is there a kitchrn in the hotel? Perhaps you can find some plastic wrap there to wrap Anderson's wound?
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No. 609596 ID: ccea58

Summon Stitches, maybe you shoot him.
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No. 609598 ID: 0f2a62

>>609563
Assure Anderson that there was no way we could have known. Henry was a manipulative liar, and nobody is at fault. Then hug him.
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No. 609599 ID: 84a9e4

yes hug the wounded guy (Sarcastic tone)
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No. 609600 ID: ad627d

Ask Anderson what he wants us to do for him since we don't have the medical knowledge to fix a punctured lung.

Also ask him if he'd like to know about Alan, mention we found his letter.
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No. 609601 ID: 2073cc

Recapping, everyone checks inventories for how we can help Anderson, with alcohol as a sterilizing agent the key thing.

Does anyone know if there was communion wine back at the chapel where the Beast attacked? Or if there was alcohol in that lounge where Nan fought the Padre in that raging fire? Seriously, everything's flooding, so I'd assume that's fire out, allowing us to check there for alcohol to treat his wound.
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No. 609612 ID: cb071d

dont read anderson alan's letter. if anything you can tell him you know how he died but i'm not sure i'd even suggest that. Alan's letter was horrible, how could it possibly help this situation?

Check all inventories for useful items, give everyone a run down of the gameplan
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No. 609615 ID: ad627d

We can't save Anderson guys. A lung wound like that, with no doctors around is fatal. It'll collapse or fill with blood.
We can give him some closure: tell him what happened to his son and the letter he wrote.
Or we could put him out of his misery, or see how he wants to do this.
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No. 609616 ID: dbd097

>Sacrifice Kim to save Anderson
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No. 609618 ID: eba6db

Ask the others for ideas. Maybe they have some sort of idea about what they should do right now.
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No. 609619 ID: a2b630

Tell him you didn't see it coming either. Tell Anderson it's not his fault. They were all fools.

If he's got time, tell him about his son, or what you think would comfort him. Tell him you avenged his son, and that whether she saves him or not, he'll be happy to see him again.
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No. 609621 ID: 2073cc

Maybe Anderson is doomed, but at least not without a fight for his life. Not without trying to heal his wound, but if going for decency, Nan has to ask Anderson if he wants to be saved, doesn't she?
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No. 609631 ID: 9f37d6
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609631

Nan kneels by Anderson and asks the others if they know where they can get some alcohol and cloth.

Anderson shakes his head.
He says he's past the point of saving. Lost too much blood.

Still, can't end like this.
Had to find his son. Had to save him.

Can't go like this. Wanted to die fighting.
One last gunfight.
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No. 609632 ID: 51e57d

>>609631
Slap anderson and tell him to stop bullshiting himself, if he refuses to try and gold out then read out the letter from alan and then Give it to him
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No. 609633 ID: bb78f2

Tell him about his son.
Tell him everything.
He's probably forgot why he was looking for his son in the first place since he got here. So, like, everything we DO know.
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No. 609634 ID: 687279

>>609631
Tell him you're sorry. Alan was dead before he got here. Henry got to him... and the only reason Anderson is here is because Alan was sure that he would come.

Tell him you found a letter written to him from Alan, in the lounge. It's not a nice letter though, maybe he'd rather not know what was in it.
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No. 609639 ID: 9f37d6
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609639

Nan hesitates, taking a breath.
She tells Anderson all about what happened. About Alan. He listens in silence, eyes closed, and his chest rises and falls in shallow breaths.

He was dead before Anderson even got here.
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No. 609640 ID: 9f37d6
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609640

"I know.

I'm the one who shot him."
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No. 609641 ID: a2b630

... Wait, what? Henry says he killed him, and that it was them begging that brought in folks...

So what part did Anderson play? He probably doesn't even have time to talk, but now you've got conflicting sides... What to do...
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No. 609642 ID: 687279

>>609640
Wait what, is he saying Alan was dead BEFORE he came to the hotel?

...everyone here is already dead, then?
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No. 609643 ID: 0b67b4

If he pierced his lung, there's no way to save him. There's no way we can stop him from bleeding out on the inside. We don't have the tools and we don't have the training. We're just a handywoman. We can't fix this.

Just... just tell him.
Tell him everything.

And then tell him you're sorry.

Anderson was kindof a prick, but he didn't deserve to go out like this.
He tried to protect us. He was a good, if sometimes misguided man.

Maybe... maybe wherever he's going, he'll get to see his son.
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No. 609646 ID: 0c02b4

"If you can hang in there long enough, you might still get your chance for one more gunfight. That fucker Henry somehow found Alan too, but he got what he had coming, and that could mean there's still more Henrys out there to seek justice against. Just try to stay with us long enough to see justice through, and we'll try to bring it soon enough for you to see it with us."
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No. 609647 ID: c247da

>>609640
Ask him why.
Otherwise just tell him to lie down, cross his hands over his chest and get some rest. Maybe even hum a showtune for him.
Tell him he was a good guy who did what he had too.
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No. 609650 ID: 84a9e4

Place his hat on his head.

Tell him it's time to give up his gun.
Alan was alive in this hotel. Despite the darkness he saw in you, Alan cried out for you.

Take hope in that
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No. 609651 ID: 65a11e

>>609640

Well, seeing that wee saw Alan's last moments (>>594394), we can mention it to Anderson.


Tell him that Alan and his ma are waiting for him now. Also, ask if that boy Alan had survived.

>>609642
>>537676

I think they were different Alans.
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No. 609652 ID: 0c02b4

...Thinking back on what Santiago said, and on the flashes of our own and each other's lives, we should also consider the fact that this hotel can manipulate memories themselves. For all we know, it was a recreation from memory that Henry actually killed.
We actually have no way of knowing which of our memories are real or fake or copied from someone else.

It's true, we're looking at the trees but not the forest. We need to find the truth beneath the memories. Perhaps this key will unlock that truth, perhaps the answers are somewhere else, but for the sake of everyone who's suffered here... look at the forest. Find the bigger picture. Find the answer behind this hotel, or whatever acts through its foundation. Unlock the truth.
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No. 609667 ID: c302b8

Whoa
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No. 609668 ID: c302b8

Plot twist
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No. 609695 ID: f47a44

you mean like "shot him, he died and he came here" or "finished him"?
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No. 609696 ID: dbb643

Ask him if he's sure it was Alan.
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No. 609697 ID: 1fbb52

>>609696
I think one would be sure if they shot their own son.
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No. 609699 ID: 86e91d

Ask him what does he mean, because Alan somehow was back from the dead only to be killed by Henry
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No. 609700 ID: bdd703

>>609699
>Alan came back from the dead and then was killed by Henry
...I don't think that's the simplest explanation here.

Henry is a liar, and Anderson shot his own son.

>>609333
I think he wants to deal with this before he dies.
Ask him why.
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No. 609701 ID: f5d97b

You know, lung punctures aren't actually that bad. If you can seal the wound he should be able to keep breathing. (If the second lung has an internal puncture he's probably screwed though.)
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No. 609721 ID: 534cc4

I think the explanation is Anderson shot Alan, then Alan entered the hotel lobby. After Alan arrived, henry hunted down a wounded Alan and killed him, and anderson in persuit of a wounded Alan entered the hotel to later find his son dead, not sure if his son died of the gunshot wound or not, of perhaps thinks if he hadnt of shot his son he might have been able to save himself from the pilgrim.

In any case, console Anderson and tell him that it doesn't matter now, he needs to rest and try to get better. (Even though I'm sure he is gonna die.)
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No. 609724 ID: d3be40

OH NO.

You did NOT just murder someone in self-defense just to watch another survivor die! You have to try, Nan!

Get Anderson up, try to get him to the end!

...Let me guess, 0-1 bullets left in the revolver.
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No. 609725 ID: dbb643

>>609721
I don't think so, because when we saw Alan in the vision he was fine.
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No. 609726 ID: 3009b4

>You know, lung punctures aren't actually that bad. If you can seal the wound he should be able to keep breathing. (If the second lung has an internal puncture he's probably screwed though.)

Sure, we'll just call for Meeeeediiiiic and everything will be fine. Lung punctures aren't bad if one has access to modern medicine or hasn't already lost a lot of blood.

>I think the explanation is Anderson shot Alan, then Alan entered the hotel lobby.

That's a lot more likely but we should try to get Anderson to say whatever he needs to say. Right now, I think we want to focus more on giving people peace -- that should sufficiently 'save' them. If possible, find out if Alan was shot dead or just shot before entering the hotel, but honestly I don't think that matters as much as Anderson saying what he needs to say and doing what he needs to do before he passes. It really doesn't matter too much now.

Also a quick reminder that Santiago is not with us and could be up to something. Yes he saved Nan, but it could just assist his own agenda right now if all he really needed to do was get rid of Henry.
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No. 609734 ID: fe6f71

Let him know your thankful to him for everything he's done for the group. After all, he did kill the beast.
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No. 609740 ID: fe6f71

Oh, so that's how Alan ended up here. Remember what Kim said a while ago? That we all probably died when coming to the hotel, and that our souls are stuck here. Alan was here, holding people hostage. It went sour, and Anderson shot him. Alan's body was lost somewhere in or near the hotel, and Anderson came back to look for his body.
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No. 609779 ID: ac3b06

Does Nan still have the letter from Alan? If she does, give to Anderson.
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No. 609780 ID: 86e91d

>>609779
Nan supposedly pocked it, but weaver mentioned she lost the letter at the Lounge
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No. 609781 ID: 687279

>>609779
She does not. Apparently Nan dropped all the notes during the scuffle in the lounge.
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No. 609808 ID: eba6db

"You shot him? Pablo, I thought you said..."
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No. 609821 ID: 9f37d6
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609821

Anderson says they got on opposite sides of the law, and it was his own fault his son ended up the way he did. There was a shootout. Alan was plugged but escaped.

Never found him. He just figured he'd gone into the desert to die.
Until the day something drew him here.

"I was wrong about what I've done. And all he ever did was try to warn me. I guess I see that now."
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No. 609824 ID: 86e91d

Is there something you want us to do as a final wish
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No. 609826 ID: ca118c

There's gotta be something we can do.
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No. 609827 ID: c247da

>>609824
Do this.

Also why does he have a fading shadow.
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No. 609829 ID: 687279

>>609823
Speaking of... Ask him if you can borrow his gun.
(what's with that after-image?)
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No. 609835 ID: 9f37d6
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609835

"He always said this gun would be the death of me. I guess my bad luck finally caught up with me."
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No. 609836 ID: a2b630

Tell him that Alan found his way here, and that it was Henry who did him in and brought Anderson there. His dying cries saying his father would avenge him brought him here.

Even for his son's supposed hatred of him, he still missed him. And there he came.

His son still loved and missed him.
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No. 609837 ID: 9f37d6
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609837

Nan asks if there's anything they can do for him. She also tells him they might need his gun.

Anderson rises to his feet with great difficulty, resting against the wall.
He says take it. They can hope that the evil in it came from him.

As for last wishes,
he asks for that table leg Pablo's got as a club.

He might as well die on his feet.
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No. 609841 ID: e515f5

Cry a little.
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No. 609842 ID: bc6cf7

>>609841

Seconded. Tell Anderson we're gonna miss him.
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No. 609844 ID: ca118c

Make a pirate impression to lighten up the mood
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No. 609845 ID: 534cc4

Have Pablo give the table leg.

Then go have Pablo find another.
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No. 609847 ID: d3be40

Plan for Nan:

Kim will take Anderson's hat.

You will take the gun.

Pablo will equip his masterpiece.

Anderson... will start walking down and try to make it through the front door. No sense dying here if he can make it out.
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No. 609851 ID: c247da

Ask anderson if he has anything else we might be able to use. Give him the table leg.
After point him in the direction of santiago, tell him if he sees/hears shit gettin real to try and get back to the janitors closet.

Wish him the best.
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No. 609853 ID: 86e91d

Exchange items, then get to the janitor's closet. (Might want to be careful shooting the chains off, you don't wanna get a ricochet too).
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No. 609854 ID: 84a9e4

Check under the hat
and then put it on him
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No. 609855 ID: e31d12

>>609837
Give Anderson his hat. Tell him he fault well and bravely.
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No. 609856 ID: 86e91d

Oh and give Anderson his hat. I think the gesture is more important than it seems.
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No. 609865 ID: f10b8e

yeah, give the cowboy his hat.
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No. 609867 ID: fe6f71

Give him his hat back, then a small hug/pat on his back. And give him the club. Tell him you appreciate all the help he's given to the group, and that you wish you could have met him in a different place.
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No. 609868 ID: fe6f71

Also let him know that you'll make sure Kim and Pablo gets out safely. Now start handing out weapons to them and gear up for the final battle.
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No. 609870 ID: dbd097

>Give Anderson the leg and be on your guard in case he tries any funny business.
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No. 609941 ID: 388ccd

>>609837
Give Anderson a firm handshake.
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No. 609944 ID: 388ccd

Commend Anderson for seeing his job as an officer to the end and for trying to find his son despite all that transpired between the two.
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No. 609946 ID: b5b4e9

If it wasn't covered by telling "all about what happened. About Alan," tell Anderson that even with what the letter contained, Alan wanted to see him again before he died.

Honor Anderson's last wishes. Give him his hat. Bid him farewell and head towards the furnace. Quickly, quickly. Keep Pablo closer than Kim.
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No. 609973 ID: c302b8

Omigod plz dont make Andy die PLZ!!!

(Suggestions for the author and not for the characters belong in the discussion thread.)
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No. 609975 ID: 0b67b4

Might as well give him the chair leg, y'know?
Can't deny a dying man's last wish.
It just isn't done.

Look, just... tell Andy he's a good guy, okay?
Maybe he made mistakes, and maybe he has regrets, but... lots of people do.
And Andy tried. He did what he thought was right.
And that's more than a lot of people do.
And that still counts for something.
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No. 609986 ID: 0cd359

How about we not talk at Anderson as if he's guaranteed, no way in hell anything else could happen, or should happen, to die? I mean, yeah, he's got bad injury, and he might not have a huge chance, but we don't need to go idolizing him for some heroic sacrifice that hasn't actually happened yet. If he makes it, great. If he doesn't, then that sucks, but we'll worry about that when it happens. It doesn't mean we have to focus all our energy on trying to save him if the situation prevents it, but we can at least cover his back.

Tell him something like >>609975 but also remind him that we don't want to see him go. Even if the odds aren't great, there's life yet to be lived outside of this place. It doesn't mean he has to get his hopes up. But he doesn't have to just accept the fate the hotel, or whatever, is trying to beat him into, either.
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No. 610004 ID: 0769b3

"anderson we still need you, please just let us try to save you. It wont take that long and it might work but you have to let us try, if we cant then here take the leg"
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No. 610010 ID: 1fbb52

>>610004
His lung is punctured and he's bleeding like a stuck pig, internally and externally. He said it himself: he's lost too much blood. A lot of that blood has probably gone into his lung.
We're not a surgeon, he's fucked.
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No. 610014 ID: d8315e

>>610010your right we arent a surgeon nor a doctor but we cant give up on him yet, we have to try to save him and get out of here so anderson can get professional medical attention, we need bandages and a hot surface for the wounds as to cauterize the wounds to prevent infection and stop the bleeding.
It will hurt like a bitch but it will keep him going hopefully long enough for us to get out of here
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No. 610016 ID: f33322

I second giving anderson his hat. He isn't surviving this, so if he's going out he should do it in a blaze of glory.
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No. 610024 ID: a2b630

He's going to ask us to shoot him, isn't he?
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No. 610032 ID: 1fbb52

>>610014
I admire your tenacity, but we can't just magically give him blood. Hell, even if we could somehow produce a blood bag for a transfusion he might not know his blood type or the bag could be the wrong type. Not to mention we'd still need an IV kit to administer the transfusion.

He's accepted his fate, and so have I. I'm not happy about it, but I just don't see any feasible way we can stop it. If you come up with one, feel free to let us all know.
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No. 610035 ID: acd076

>>609837
Tell Pablo to comply with Anderson's wishes, pick up Anderson's hat and give it to him.
Then either take the gun and let Pablo take the TWISTED KNIFE or keep it and let Pablo take the gun.
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No. 610058 ID: 0769b3

>>610032
I never once mentioned magicly giveing him blood, i just want to see if we can attempt to stabalize him so he can try to survive. Though the fact that hes accepted his fate is a key syndome of medal of honor sydrome and the cure to it is a big slab of reality to the face
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No. 610069 ID: 86e91d

>>610058
It's not delusions or fantasy when severe hemorrhage and a punctured lung are involved. He will die regardless of what we do, hell, he doesn't even WANT to be saved.
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No. 610074 ID: 0cd359

>>610010
>>610032
My point is that I don't think it's a crying pain to at least try to help him make it out of the hotel and call an ambulance if we're thrown into a suitable time period. It's not as though we have to drop everything if he's about to go down.
We can acknowledge that his odds aren't good but I think neither he nor we are going to be worse for reminding him that we've still got his back on the chance that he makes it out of this alive. Hell, he might even fight harder if he agrees that he doesn't have to end it here.
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No. 610078 ID: 687279

>>610074
>out of the hotel
Have you read like... any of this quest?
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No. 610081 ID: 0cd359

>>610078
I have read all of this quest, and no, I'm not going to spend five more hours going over all of the questdis and the fucking theories. Yes, maybe they're actually all already dead, or they just won't make it out for some reason or other, but if there's absolutely no hope whatsoever of escape or resolution of some sort, then what?
It's definitely not a great chance, yeah, but I don't reckon it's going to cost us much to at least give some - tempered - hope.
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No. 610099 ID: 151c60

Way I see it, there's no benefit to having him sacrifice himself like this. He'll redeem himself better by (technically) living.
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No. 610111 ID: a552ec

It probably isn't a question of whether or not to save him, he was shot in the lung, and he will probably die soon. We have to work out where to go next.
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No. 610130 ID: 2073cc

Seriously, one race is Santiago distracting the beast while Nan does her thing, and the second is getting Anderson out the hotel so he can get medical aid for his lung. The only way to end this is to get to the altar, so please, Nan, everyone get moving before people actually die here that don't deserve it.

Give Anderson his hat & his club, ask what he's going to do, and follow/respect his decision.

After the chat with Anderson, go straight for the altar. Use the gun to shoot at the chains blocking the door. Nothing more to suggest until Weaver further progresses the story.
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No. 610149 ID: 535bfd

Quick reminder - we can't get out of the hotel. I doubt we'd be able to get Anderson help, unless we do what Henry did and call paramedics to us.
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No. 610236 ID: 35de0f

Christ guys. I'm not expecting you to have gone to medschool or anything, but Anderson isn't surviving this.

In real life, people can survive this type of injury because doctors can 1. Replace the blood. 2. Remove the bullet 3. Sanitize the injury and 4. Close the wound. Guess which of these we can do? If you answered "Jack shit", you're correct!

First, give Anderson the table leg. I don't think we really have to worry about him doing something with it. I mean, he already has a gun.

Second, try to avoid pestering him about items. I know this is basically an RPG, but let's treat the man like he's more than a tactical asset. When he's dead, go nuts, but for now let's keep it classy.
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No. 610237 ID: 0cd359

>>610236
I guess. I'm too fixated on bad movies where the directors/producers/whatever seem to have a hardon for heroic sacrifices of characters who weren't actually dead, I suppose. But this isn't that, that's true. Still, at least we could treat the guy less like he's already gone. I mean, he is right there.
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No. 610239 ID: 0cd359

>>610237
And, mind, that's not a shot at Weaver. I enjoy his writing a lot. Anyway, stepping aside for other discussion.
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No. 610247 ID: d8315e

>>610236

Your right i may have not gone to med school, however i do know somewhat about first aid. We have a knife which can be heated up and then used to cauterize the wound which will clean it and stop the bleeding, then we can use some cloth to make a makeshift bandage to clover the wound up. this will not save anderson magically but as >>610130 said this is a race about time
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No. 610248 ID: d3be40

>>610247
Wait.

Anderson was smoking the first time you met him, right? Maybe he has a match on him! You could set a fire and heat up the SMALL KNIFE!

If not, then just get going.
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No. 610252 ID: d8315e

>>610248
Yeah now we are talking!
Lets cauterize that fucking wound and seal it off as he only needs one lung to survive this.
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No. 610255 ID: e515f5

>>610247
He has at least a collapsed lung from the ricochet and probably suffers from a severe internal haemorrhage. I doubt Nan can save him by cauterizing the wound in any way, nor I think she knows how to do that without causing more harm, it being an internal wound and all.
I'm afraid Anderson is going to die no matter what we do, no matter how fast we act. I know it's sad, but right now, go on. It might sound heartless, but carrying him along in this state would only risk the life of everyone else.
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No. 610259 ID: f70457

What Bigface said. No way Andy's making it out of there with a bullet still lodged in his chest, and they don't have the medical knowledge or supplies to deal with it. Anderson needs absolution, not false hope. Let's say our last goodbyes. If anything, maybe Anderson might be able to buy us a few seconds from whatever cosmic horror is after us as Santiago implied.
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No. 610262 ID: cb071d

Make your way to the altar but don't just fucking leave him there? Unless he wants to stay i guess i dunno man dont treat him like he's already dead
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No. 610306 ID: 7199cb

Anderson, at least die with a hat on.
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No. 610307 ID: b3bcec

>>610259
>No way Andy's making it out of there with a bullet still lodged in his chest
Actually, having a bullet inside you is not actually that big of a deal; there's a lot of evidence that obsessing about removing it is often more dangerous.

But seriously, seal the lung puncture so he can keep breathing, the survivors must have something on them they can use as a bandage. (Maybe go back downstairs to pilfer Henry's robe some more.) Make a compress at least, it'll keep him going for a little while longer if nothing else.
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No. 610308 ID: c247da

>>610307
How about we just make him take his damn shirt off and tie it around his chest?
Other than that thats all we can do.
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No. 610312 ID: 9b5dd9

man's made it pretty clear what he wants; i say respect his wishes, especially if they are, in fact, his LAST wishes
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No. 610425 ID: 865c9a

You can't just "Bandage" a punctured lung, Not to mention he has already lost alot of blood and without a doubt has internal bleeding. I would say a ruptured artery but if that was the case he would have bleed out by now, It likely still hit multiple smaller blood vessels such as veins. This is not even taking into account any other organs that could have been damaged depending on how the bullet went in and if it hit a bone and fragmented.

Anderson is soon to be dead, Give him the chair leg and let him have his final wish, With luck he may even pull a big heroic sacrifice or some other form of heroic bullshit. Meanwhile We should go and actually try to open the way lest Santiago die as well.
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No. 610449 ID: 0b67b4

Let's create a happy medium!

We're gonna pretend Anderson's not gonna die. He's gonna be fiiine. We're just gonna keep on going like this whole thing is in the bag. Throw on some bandages to stop the bleeding, hurry along like we can save him. Gotta get out so we can get you to a doctor! You know, the whole bit.

Secretly in our heart we'll realize that this is denial and we're trying not to realize the true gravity of the situation, but fuck it, can't think about that now! Santy's still in danger somewhere and we gotta get out of here! There's so much to think about!

Then when Andy dies we'll cry. Cry like a nannygoat.

That's how we gonna do.
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No. 610456 ID: eda892

Tell Pablo Picasso to give Anderson table leg.
Ask Anderson if he prefer stay here or go with us to the furnace and have his one last fight(Possibly with BIG HEROIC SACRIFICE)
Ask Pablo if he prefer gun or knife.
Check how many bullets we have left.
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No. 610467 ID: 84a9e4

See if the gun is missing a bullet,
that he was shot by his ricochet, and
not another gun.
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No. 610477 ID: 85c385

>>610467
Anderson has been shooting that thing quite a lot. It either has unlimited ammo or is running very low by now.
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No. 610630 ID: 9f37d6
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610630

Pablo hands over the table leg, and Anderson gives Nan his REVOLVER. It's all loaded and ready to go. He says there's only two shots left, so make them count.
Between Nan, Kim, and Pablo, they now have two weapons: Henry's TWISTED KNIFE and Anderson's REVOLVER. Pablo says it's her call how they get divided.

Anderson rests his back against the wall and wishes Nan good luck. He says the stairs are a little much for him right now.
Maybe he'll join you later.
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No. 610636 ID: 672c19

Give Kim the knife, keep the gun and go in front of everyone else

Wish Anderson good luck
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No. 610638 ID: a2b630

Nan, you know that knife best, you should keep it. Kim could probably use that gun for herself, so you should give it to her.

You give that officer a good luck hug, good luck kiss, or wish, or whatever, and tell him that if all goes well, then yes, he'll most definitely catch up to them again.

Once you've got yourselves all divided up, decide whether to leave someone with Anderson or take the remaining two troops with you. If anyone wants to stay back, now's the time to talk about it.

If not, hit that furnace.
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No. 610640 ID: e31d12

>>610630
Thank Anderson for everything and wish him well.

Time to head back down to the furnace.
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No. 610641 ID: f4feaa

>>610630

Between the two, I trust Pablo less. I say we give the TWISTED KNIFE to Kim and keep the REVOLVER for our self.
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No. 610642 ID: 687279

Pablo saved your life like twice now. You can trust him with a weapon of some sort. Kim, I'm not sure about. Of anyone here, we know the least about her. Maybe you can ask her why she's here? Everyone else has done something terrible.
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No. 610645 ID: e515f5

>>610641
Nan's hand is still hurt and a REVOLVER like that one must have one hell of a kick; I don't know if she can fire a decent shot with an injury like that.
I say Nan keeps the KNIFE and Pablo or Kim gets the REVOLVER. Maybe if we can find some blunt object going downstairs the remaining person can use it as a weapon.
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No. 610649 ID: 4aba40

>>610641

It's not that we don't trust Pablo, it's just that we don't trust him with a weapon. He's kinda twitchy. Give him the knife sure, but not the revolver.
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No. 610652 ID: 9f37d6
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610652

Nan heads down the stairs with the others, and Anderson nods.
She wishes him good luck.

"That'd be a first."
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No. 610657 ID: 9f37d6
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610657

Nan keeps the REVOLVER and gives the TWISTED KNIFE to Kim for protection.

The group descends to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING.
Nan returns her attentions to the chains on the door.

Kim says she doesn't think he's evil.
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No. 610658 ID: 1fbb52

>>610657
Ask her "Who? Anderson?"
If yes, then "I don't think he is either. What made you say that?"
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No. 610659 ID: 6fe587

"No one is 'evil' or 'good', we're all just...people."
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No. 610664 ID: fe6f71

Aim carefully. And say that you agree with Kim. And when the door opens, smash the potted plant down the stairs.
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No. 610665 ID: 84a9e4

Is the water supposed to be gone?
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No. 610666 ID: 84a9e4

Send Kim back to protect Anderson
I ship AndersonXKim
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No. 610676 ID: 0b67b4

> Kim says she doesn't think he's evil.
Who, Anderson? Of course he's not evil. He's just... lost, maybe. It's easy to lose your way in a place like this.
But he has a good heart and that's what matters.
It's important that you don't give up on people like that.

Anyway, tell everyone to stand well back, because we're about to try to shoot the chains off and we sure as hell don't want anyone to get caught by another ricochet.
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No. 610682 ID: 86e91d

There is no good and evil, he's made mistakes of which he clearly is remorseful.
Now that I think of it, shooting the chains off doesn't seem like a good idea. Ask the others if they got any suggestions.
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No. 610691 ID: d3be40

Make your first shot count. You need to open the chains, right? If you shoot carefully, you might be able to take the chains with you.

Or just go to the lobby and see if there's a crowbar or something. All three of you could try to rip apart the chains together if you find a piece of metal.
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No. 610699 ID: ad627d

>>610657
Ask Kim what she means
See if Pablo has any idea for the chains
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No. 610700 ID: 687279

>>610659
Correct.
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No. 610704 ID: 2e29aa

>>610657
Ask Kim if shes talking about the Padre. If yes, then agree with her: the Padre is clearly insane, but he's only doing what he thinks is right/what God wants.

Also, check the cubbyholes in the lobby. There might be something useful there.
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No. 610714 ID: 9b5dd9

you only have two bullets, do not waste them trying to shoot through thick metal chains; that would be very silly
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No. 610723 ID: 3d58f9

This is out of the blue and goes against Weaver Santiago's advice to stop obsessing over details, but I really want to know: Pablo remembers that bit with the alarm clock, where they found Henry unconscious outside the room, right? Could he give us an account of what happened to Henry's body after Nan disappeared? He seemed to reach the safe house before Pablo, so did he awaken and run ahead? Ask this when some downtime occurs, maybe after addressing Kim's statement.
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No. 610730 ID: 47f8fc

>Let's visit the lobby and see if there's something there to do about the chains. Converse with Kim along the way. Pontificate. Extrapolate.
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No. 610736 ID: ad627d

>>610657
The flowers are back
show them who's boss
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No. 610737 ID: 1fbb52

>>610657
Yo has anyone else noticed that the water is suddenly gone?
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No. 610806 ID: 0c02b4

If the floor's no longer flooded, check for hostiles through the hole in the corner. Then check if the TWISTED KNIFE is strong enough to pry the chains loose along the door's hinges.
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No. 610807 ID: 0c02b4

Given the chains are probably metal, we would risk another ricochet trying to shoot the them off with the REVOLVER.
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No. 610809 ID: 1fbb52

>>610807
This. Also, we have two shots, and those chains are fucking MASSIVE. The revolver is our greatest weapon right now and wasting it on the chains would be fucking stupid.
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No. 610819 ID: ca118c

Joking aside, try to break the flower pot, there may be something in there that we can use to open the chains
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No. 610825 ID: 47f8fc

Flowerpot must die.
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No. 610850 ID: c302b8

Wait, is who evil?! Anderson? Or Pablo? Or La Padre(Maybe?)
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No. 610851 ID: c302b8

Go into the lobby, go to the cubby holes and pick up the crowbar that has the name "Thomson" etched in it and break down the door with your girlish yet manly physique... you climb stuff and fix things all the time, so breakin a door should be child's play for us Nan
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No. 610886 ID: 85c385

"From their perspective, no one is."
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No. 610895 ID: 03e776

Ask Kim what she means.
Don't shoot the chains (might not work, wastes ammunition, could go horribly wrong), but examine them carefully. How are they fastened to the wall?
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No. 610937 ID: 9f37d6
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610937

Nan asks who she means. Anderson?

No.
The Father.
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No. 610938 ID: 9f37d6
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610938

Kim says Father Velasco is a man of the cloth. He may have lost his way but the light of God still guides him.

She knows what he wants now.
She knows how to end this.
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No. 610939 ID: e31d12

>>610938
She's been trying to put the pieces together for a while now. Has she finally puzzled it out? Ask her what she thinks has to be done.
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No. 610940 ID: 9f37d6
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610940

Kim says it's all about one thing.
Forgiveness.

She's been trying to piece it together this whole time. But now, seeing Anderson like that, she knows what has to be done.

Everyone here has sinned. That much is clear. Anna was right about that.
Think about everything they've seen so far. Henry's dark secrets. Anderson's dark past with his son. Visions. Confessions. Absolution. Cleansing fire.

She needs to repent. She needs to confess to the Padre and beg his forgiveness before God.
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No. 610941 ID: 687279

>>610940
Well, if she's gonna tell the Father, why not tell us first so it won't come as a shock in a vulnerable moment?
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No. 610942 ID: ad627d

>>610940
Mention the journal passage to Kim, the one about the bespectacled girl who begged for forgiveness.
Imply that Kim doing this is a bad idea.
The Padre is simply trying to save himself via a sin offering.
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No. 610944 ID: 9f37d6
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610944

Nan continues to inspect the chain on the door while Kim talks. It looks like there's a spot where the chains are anchored to the door's frame.
The chains themselves are thick and strong, but the brace is fastened in the wood itself. It's possible a bullet would destroy it, and the chain could be pulled back through the hole.

Kim suggests that the Padre has done no real harm to them.
Think about it: everyone they know who was harmed was harmed by Henry, as the Pilgrim. Not the Padre. Anna and Alan were both killed by Henry. Anderson was injured trying to shoot him.
But the Padre hasn't killed anyone.

He is angry. She will make her confession before him, and leave her fate in god's hands.
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No. 610945 ID: 687279

>>610944
Um, he kindof tried to kill Nan though. I guess it's worth a shot anyway. Once last attempt at diplomacy? ...wait, tell her about the last time you were down there. You saw her in the furnace. Tell her you think she might get put in there and burned alive.

But tell her if she's not gonna fight, give the knife to Pablo.
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No. 610947 ID: e515f5

>>610944
Bad idea. That's oh so very much of a bad idea. If she's really hellbent on trying that, Nan should at least make sure to be there to help her just in case the Padre turns out not to care at all about absolution and forgiveness.

Would also be nice to find out what her "sins" are, as well as Nan's, if she can recall her pasts. Her memories have gotten a bit blurry lately.
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No. 610948 ID: 4b1866

This would be a time to mention that (according to Henry)Nan did not "sin" like the others, that she was simply summoned here by the Hotel.

One must forgive /themselves/ for what they've done.

Sin itself is immaterial, we view ourselves as having acted poorly and that is what fuels the change. The negative emotions, the guilt, it weighs us down.

Forgiveness comes not from the outside, but from understanding that you were flawed and learn from it and grow.

You have to be at peace with yourself here.
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No. 610951 ID: 9f37d6
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610951

Nan says that could be a very bad idea. She relates the story from Velasco's journal about the dream he had about the woman in spectacles. It might relate to her.
Kim says that's only further proof, then: he knew this would be coming. She is meant to confess.

Nan is firm in her concern. She questions whether real forgiveness can come from an outside source.

Kim says if she doesn't believe, she had better hurry with that door.

The Padre is on his way. She can feel it.
She prayed for him.
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No. 610952 ID: 99714e

So I imagine when kim tries to confess, the padre will throw her into the furnace.
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No. 610953 ID: e31d12

>>610952
That's what it looks like. When Nan had the "vision" of Kim in the furnace, remember that the Padre was watching everything from the shadows the entire time.

Opening the door to the furnace seems like a bad idea, yet Santiago said Nan needed to go down there.

Here goes nothing. 1 bullet to destroy the wood frame and pull the chain through it. If Kim is truly throwing herself at the mercy of the Padre, maybe she should give the knife to Pablo? If she approaches him armed, the chances of him attacking her would be greater.
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No. 610954 ID: 99714e

How sturdy is the knife? If we can use it to leverage the door open we could save a bullet. If not, just shot it. Be careful and place your shot though, I have a feeling that last shot might be for the padre.
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No. 610955 ID: 687279

>She asks if Anderson's ever seen an electrical fire. There was this one nightclub near where she used to live. It burnt down when she was a kid, from bad wiring or something. A bunch of people died.

Wait a minute. NAN, did you ever service wiring in a nightclub? I seem to remember Kim being present in the arcade, maybe you are responsible for the nightclub fire. Maybe that is your sin, and Henry was wrong about you.
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No. 610958 ID: 9f37d6
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610958

A roar of thunder shakes the hotel like an earthquake.
Darkness swallows the lobby.

"The shepherd has come."
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No. 610959 ID: 687279

>>610958
GEE THANKS KIM.
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No. 610961 ID: 3d58f9

Uhh...what was Kim's sin? What does she need forgiveness for?

And Nan, this may be a bad time, but do you have any regrets or dark secrets?
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No. 610962 ID: fa4d99

gg Kim, you were a good NPC

Go first into the door, with the revolver ready
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No. 610964 ID: d3be40

Kim, the next time you want to request help from a stranger who may or may not be a mass murderer, would it kill you to ask for help from your friends first?!

Does this have anything to do with your sins? Maybe this is your problem; you're willing to accept help from others, but you're so afraid of yourself and being rejected that you'd ask a monster rather than open yourself up to your closest friends!

FIVE SECONDS KIM, IF YOU'RE GOING TO CONFESS, YOU MAY AS WELL CONFESS TO EVERYBODY IN THIS ROOM!

NAN, GET THE DOOR OPEN!

>>610809
GOOD POINT, TAKE ONE LAST LOOK IN THE LOBBY FOR WEAPONS AND TOOLS AND STUFF!

>>610819
GREAT IDEA, BREAK THE POT OPEN FIRST!!!

Go!
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No. 610965 ID: ad627d

zerg rush the door with the REVOLVER
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No. 610967 ID: e515f5

>>610958
And Nan&co. have no source of light to use. Bloody hell, Weaver ;_;

Remove those chains as fast as possible. Faint lingering light from the furnace might be better than a pitch-black hallway, at least because we can see bugger all like this.
If something approaches but can't determine if it's the Padre or not, wait to shoot or attack, it might be Santiago.
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No. 610970 ID: e31d12

>>610964
If anything, continuously breaking the pot has caused nothing but trouble for Nan. Take it instead.

No choice but to get the door open and flee down into the light.
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No. 610972 ID: fe6f71

Open the door by breaking the wooden peg, open the door, and if the evil dude is in the hallway throw the pot at him to slow him down. And make sure Kim and Pablo stay alive no matter what.
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No. 610985 ID: 511dbd

Can't say The Padre isn't just above desperate homicide at this point.

I mean, he did attack Nan first and unprovoked during the nightclub fire when we first met him. If he actually is more than a husk now, he may just be a "well-Intentioned Extremist" in the same vein Filbert was back in Rubyquest - i.e. he sees himself as the only "clean" one and it's up to him to save everyone else... by mutilating, dismembering or killing all the perceived evil out of them.

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions, after all.

http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/153797.html
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No. 610994 ID: 84a9e4

You don't ask a man for forgiveness you ask God.

Shoot the wood holding the chain.
Don't shoot the darkness until you know its not Santiago.
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No. 611012 ID: a2b630

Alright, Nan. This is it.

Though you keep yourself armed, you and Pablo still need to protect Kim. Don't get overly aggressive.

Think about it. Maybe forgiveness really will put this to rest. If she dies...

You enter first. Let Pablo enter behind Kim. Keep an eye on both sides of her, but don't get trigger-happy. Don't swing at anything unless it tries to kill you, or tries to kill her.

Now is not the time for mistakes. She's been here longer than you. You have to trust her.

Please. We can fix all this without making Henry's work worse than he already did.
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No. 611015 ID: 81b860

well, when pablo confronted the padre before, he just left. pablo said he was ready to die, and the padre left him be.

if anything, i think the padre was the one that left henry unconcious. though, he seems to have something against nan.

lets try to follow through this plan, but try to open that damn door before he gets here.
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No. 611108 ID: 0aab13

Right, don't try the hostile approach yet. Let Kim do the talking, but be ready.
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No. 611118 ID: eda892

Just shoot/open the door before Padre gets here.
Be sure Pablo and Kim gets inside with you.
If Kim don't want to fight, she should give her knife to Pablo.
Also ask Kim what the hell her sin is.
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No. 611144 ID: 26c0a2

Politely apologize to the padre for breaking his pot earlier.
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No. 611150 ID: ad627d

if padre goes aggro at us say the lord's prayer or the hail mary
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No. 611158 ID: 687279

>>611015
I agree. Pablo is certainly not a mindless killer. It's possible Nan did something in the burning building to provoke him before he showed up. Perhaps it was that she tried to attack the thing behind the fire extinguisher?
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No. 611165 ID: 1fbb52

>>611158
You mean the Padre. I'd rather not risk it right now honestly, considering that thing doesn't give a shit if you light it ablaze.
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No. 611225 ID: 9f37d6
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611225

Nan isn't waiting around.
She levels the pistol at the anchor point and fires.
The brace holding the chain shatters.

[animated]
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No. 611230 ID: d674bc

Hoooo boy.
Pretty sure the Padre's to your right, let's hope Pablo's keeping an eye on Kim.
Uhh. Show off how fast you can open the door!
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No. 611231 ID: fe6f71

THROW THE POT!!! and then open the door.
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No. 611232 ID: 687279

>>611225
Tell Kim the Padre's here.

I think it's time you gave him a piece of your mind. Tell him you know about the 466. What does he have to say for himself?
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No. 611240 ID: eda892

Emm...Greet the Padre? And tell him pretty please to not kill us? And be on your guard! I don't know, maybe he want to tell us something?
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No. 611241 ID: 1fbb52

>>611232
How about we talk while we run?
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No. 611242 ID: 9f37d6
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611242

Nan pulls the loose end of the chain through the hole and begins unwrapping the door as quickly as possible. Pablo helps.

Kim drops her knife and approaches the Padre unarmed.

"Forgive me, Father. I have sinned against God, and I repent."
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No. 611243 ID: 534cc4

Go in the door now with pablo. There is nothing you can do.
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No. 611249 ID: e515f5

>>611242
No more deaths. Fuck the hotel. If the Padre tries to go for Kim, grab her and shove her downstairs, forcibly if necessary. If Nan still has the pendant the Lightbrinber gave her, she should try "using" it against the Padre. If it has no effect, just run.

If, on the other hand, he goes all friendly on us (HIGHLY unlikely), proceed with extreme caution and with 100% shadowrunner-approved paranoia.
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No. 611250 ID: bb78f2

Excocise the shit out of the padre with the cross necklace
What I'm saying is to do that "The power of christ compells you" jazz

I am legit serious.
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No. 611251 ID: 1fbb52

>>611242
Observe effects of Kim's decision.
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No. 611252 ID: eda892

Get the knife as fast as you can and get inside. If you have time, give it to Pablo.
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No. 611253 ID: db83ac

Nan, tell Pablo to pick up the knife!

Kim is convinced that she can talk Padre down. You're not so sure, or else you would just stand there waiting for him to pass judgment. You need to 'convince' Kim that she can't expect forgiveness from Padre, and also make sure that she can't struggle against you trying to save her. You also need to affirm that you are her ally, someone who is willing to protect her.

Nan, please give Kim a friendly kiss! AND THEN GRAB HER AND RUN DOWN THE STAIRS ALREADY! Also, tell Padre that "Kim may trust you, but I don't!"; you want to get the idea across that Kim isn't betraying Padre, you're the one who's trying to run away, not her.

Please decide on your own what "friendly" means in this context.
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No. 611254 ID: d674bc
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611254

I already know where this is going.
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No. 611255 ID: 1fbb52

>>611254
OH SHI-
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No. 611256 ID: 9f37d6
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611256

Pablo grabs the knife quickly, then returns to the door to help Nan unwrap the chains.
Still not open. Just a few moments longer.

"Forgive me, Father, for in the name of God, I repent.

I am sorry that I turned my back on you, oh Lord.
I am sorry that I forsook you.
I am sorry I have followed a path away from your light.

I am sorry I have been impure."
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No. 611258 ID: 9f37d6
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611258

Kim falls to her knees, hands clasped together.

"Whatever my earthly fate may be, I confess my sins, I bare my regrets, and I ask God's forgiveness.
And if I am to die, my soul may go on.
Will I be remembered only for my sins?"


The Padre slowly lowers his weapon, staking it into the floor.
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No. 611259 ID: 47f8fc

We may need to intervene somehow. Should we repent for killing Henry?
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No. 611260 ID: db83ac

>>611254
Wait.

Why not just try to convince Padre to do the opposite of what he did in his dream?

For that matter, why not call him out on the level of hypocrisy he has performed for over a century?

"Padre, you refused to forgive Kim in your dream. Over a century later and 466 dead by your hands, are you happy? Can you PLEASE try to forgive her this time?!

Are you so dead inside that the only way to feel alive and without sin is to punish those who realized that the book is NOTHING compared to the SPIRIT it represents?!

I was always a sinner, and I was always a heretic. But all I want to do is live and repent. And I would say that for anyone still alive in here. If you strike us down, then you no longer believe in God - you only obey him.

I don't think that obedience without faith is what is written OR intended. Do you?"

Also, you may want to yell for Anderson, warn him that Padre is on the first floor.
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No. 611261 ID: bb78f2

Actually, interrupt this conversation and make it about you.
BE all like, "Hey, Padre, can I have some advice? I killed a man in self defense, am I damned?"
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No. 611263 ID: fe6f71

Kim's on to something. Please, do not intervene unless the Padre is about to hurt Kim. Please, PLEASE, do not let her be killed above all else Nan. You need to protect her and Pablo. They need to get out of here alive.
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No. 611264 ID: fe6f71

And if the Padre does try something, ether use the GUN or throw the POT at him.
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No. 611268 ID: 9f37d6
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611268

The Padre reaches for the burlap sack over its head.

And then it speaks.

”N o.”
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No. 611270 ID: 86e91d

I say, if the Padre doesn't harm Kim in any possible way, we should repent too because why not
>>
No. 611271 ID: 86e91d

>>611270
HAHA IGNORE WHAT I JUST SAID, GET THE GUN
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No. 611272 ID: ccea58

Kim is gonna die, we gotta skedaddle the fuck out of here and never look back
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No. 611274 ID: fe6f71

Use the GUN! If that doesn't work/ if you, for some reason, can not get to it, use the POT.
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No. 611275 ID: 9f37d6
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611275

”You won’t be remembered.”
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No. 611276 ID: 0ebd86

>Will I be remembered only for my sins?"
>NO

I think this is a good thing. I think. He doesn't have his weapon raised either, let it keep going. Don't spook anyone with the gun or knife, yet.
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No. 611279 ID: 0ebd86

>>611276
HA HA IGNORE WHAT I SAID WEAVER POSTS FASTER

LET'S SPOOK THEM WITH THE GUN AND KNIFE NOW.
>>
No. 611280 ID: 86e91d

Yeah, it' might be a good time to use the last bullet on him (would it have any other use anyway?)
>>
No. 611281 ID: 47f8fc

S U C K E R S
>Hahahahaaaa GET DOWN TO THAT ALTAR :DDD
>>
No. 611282 ID: 4258b5

Yank Kim away from the Padre!
>>
No. 611283 ID: 47f8fc

Also DO NOT KILL (I feel like we shouldn't kill him actually :U idk gut feeling)
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No. 611284 ID: 1fbb52

>>611275
>>611281
Haha Heehee Hoohoo
Get the FUCK out of here, bullet probably won't work, seeing as fire didn't.
>>
No. 611286 ID: 86e91d

>>611284
Actually, yeah. A bullet will do shit against him, you better hurry up Nan.
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No. 611287 ID: a2b630

Either what he says is really good... or really, really, REALLY BAD.

Nan, don't waste your shot on him! If all else fails, take Pablo to the altar! Hurry! You can't stick around for Kim's resolve, and if Padre's resolve fails...

Run! Santiago gave you a mission, and you have to complete it with all your necessary components!
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No. 611288 ID: 534cc4

Seriously just run in the door with Pablo and shut it.

Sorry Kim but kneeling at the padre's feet was really dumb.
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No. 611289 ID: 687279

>>611275
Do not shoot the Padre. He is not yet a threat to you. You know that everything here looks monstrous in the right light, or lack of light.
>>
No. 611291 ID: f70457

Just because we haven't SEEN the Padre kill anyone doesn't mean that he won't, and we certainly don't leave friends behind. Try your best to save Kim before Herr Padre over here can kill her.
>>
No. 611293 ID: ad627d

Perhaps our last bullet would be well used on the Padre while he's distracted.

then book it
>>
No. 611294 ID: a2b630

Also, I'm going to say it since nobody else will, because we're all feeling it at this point.

{[||:| HOLY SHIT |:||]}
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No. 611295 ID: 0c02b4

"KIM, GET BACK! THAT'S NOT VELASCO!"
>>
No. 611296 ID: 09bb9b

>>611293
I don't think bullets will work. Kim repenting seems to keep The Padre at bay though
>>
No. 611297 ID: db83ac

>>611275
SON OF A

Game on!

Nan, throw the pot first to stun Padre! Pablo, try to stab his neck! Nan, point the gun at his face! If he evolves, kick him down and shoot him in the head!

Try to save your bullet for Lightbringer, but do your best to save Kim! Call for Anderson, maybe he can help!
>>
No. 611298 ID: edb710

Grab kim and get the fuck in that room. Don't leave her behind. Don't try to fight the padre with a single bullet. Try to get to the altar

For the love of god
>>
No. 611299 ID: 09bb9b

>>611296
I guess...
>>
No. 611300 ID: f70457

>>611297
>evolves
...wut?
>>
No. 611301 ID: a2b630

The repenting is distracting him! We can't save Kim now, when she's giving us the opportunity to hit that furnace! Don't stick around to see if it fails! Get the door open and run, Nan! Don't be stupid!

Either she's going to find some way to appeal to Padre, or you're going to find a way to appeal him the hard way, but you're not going to waste your only shot or make any stupid decisions there! Beat those hooves and get moving! The altar awaits!
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No. 611303 ID: e515f5

Oh God Almighty what the fuck. Nope, that is not a friendly chap eager to guide souls, that looks and speaks like a freaking monster. Tell Pablo to remove the chains, grab Kim and try using the pendant. Be ready to bolt downstairs if shit hits the fan though.
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No. 611306 ID: a2b630

No, Santiago and Henry talked about needing the amulet for the altar! We'll need that!

Leave Kim to her own devices and go! This is your only shot!

She's made her choice matter! Make yours matter!
>>
No. 611311 ID: fe6f71

wait, SAVE THE BULLET! USE THE POT!!! SAVE KIN AND TELL HER TO RUN!!!!!
>>
No. 611319 ID: db83ac

Wait.

>>611254
Father Velasco: "In the dream, I could not forgive her. I could not even be moved to speak."
>>611275
Padre: "You won't be remembered."

I think something has changed. Grab Kim and run!
>>
No. 611337 ID: 1fbb52

>>611319
Huh, you may be on to something.
But yeah we should still run.
>>
No. 611340 ID: 810ec3

grab Kim and fucking book it
>>
No. 611357 ID: 81b860

the gun may still work. it worked on the beast.
>>
No. 611361 ID: 47f8fc

>Flashlight Padre omg flashlight flashlight flashlight
>>
No. 611364 ID: 687279

>>611361
We do not have it. It was dropped in the lounge (and good riddance)
>>
No. 611496 ID: 2073cc

Throw the chains, or papers in Nan's overalls, at the Padre while his weak spot is exposed??
>>
No. 611505 ID: a4941f

Grab Kim and run, it's too dark and that bullet is too valuable to miss
>>
No. 611521 ID: c6ec0b

Save the bullet
Do what you can
>>
No. 611544 ID: 9f37d6
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611544

The Padre grabs Kim and lifts her into the air.

Kim screams.
>>
No. 611545 ID: 687279

>>611544
"Stop, or I'll shoot. There's no need for a 467th, Padre."
>>
No. 611547 ID: 9f37d6
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611547

Thick flakes of black ash begin to fill the room.

Pablo throws open the door.
Nan rushes to Kim's aid, but the darkness itself swells in front of her, a palpable wall.
>>
No. 611557 ID: 85c385

Unfortunately, I think we have to go.
>>
No. 611558 ID: 534cc4

GET.IN.THE DAMN ROOM.

SHE MADE HER CHOICE ITS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DOMWHAT YOU CAN SO GET TO THE ALTAR ASAP.
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No. 611560 ID: 9f37d6
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611560

Nan reaches into her pockets, frantically. She grabs at her neck.

The cross pendant is there.
She's not sure how. She wasn't sure she still had it. Hadn't she lost it somewhere? Or did she keep it with her the whole time?

It's hard to remember.
But it doesn't matter now.

She thrusts it towards the wall of shadow. The barrier persists, but the Padre shudders as if struck, dropping Kim to the floor.
>>
No. 611568 ID: 687279

>>611560
Urge Kim to run. There's a room right there she could go in and bar the door or something. Unless she can get through the weird wall of darkness...
>>
No. 611569 ID: 9f37d6
File 141854670368.gif - (25.71KB , 701x683 , 761.gif )
611569

~ding~
>>
No. 611570 ID: 687279

>>611569
Kim, get in the elevator.
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No. 611574 ID: 2073cc

Okay, I'll throw this out there knowing it won't come to pass. BUT, the Padre seems to be a dark elemental weakening in the face of the light aligned pendant. Before the barrier falls, grab the flower pot to smash against the Padre.

NOT because of the forced meme of smashing the pot, but because the Padre has a secondary element: fire. Revealed by how he scalded Kim with his face. By rule of elemental rock-paper-scissor, the flower pot might have WATER in it, and smashed against the fire elemental, it should deal critical damage. Which should allow for a permanent strike against the Padre, or at least escape.

As for a serious contribution to this thread, please add the chains to the inventory. It might help you for later as a way to restrain an enemy.
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No. 611577 ID: b2f9d9

Keep it up! Hold him off long enough for the elevator to open, at least!

But be prepared to book it after. He's going to be pissed.
>>
No. 611578 ID: c6ec0b

Throw Kim in the elevator with the cross
>>
No. 611579 ID: 69a452

>>611578

NO! Hold it tight in your hand, you need that!
>>
No. 611586 ID: 86e91d

Welp, this can only get better. Keep waving the amulet
>>
No. 611594 ID: ad627d

Break on through to the other side
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
>>
No. 611597 ID: eda892

Yell to Kim to get to the elevator.
If she do it, go fast into the room and close the door.
>>
No. 611598 ID: 015af0

Keep the pressure on Padre, yell for Kim to get in the elevator.
>>
No. 611599 ID: 6e79d4

Can Kim see? She hasn't moved.

Kim, move to your left, now!
>>
No. 611601 ID: 015af0

>>611599
You raise a fantastic point.
Yell for Kim, see if she's still alive, and if she can see.

If yes to both, then yell for her to get to the elevator.
If she is blinded, just try to keep Padre off her.
>>
No. 611617 ID: 9f37d6
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611617

The elevator doors open, flooding the room with light and dispersing the shadows.

With a pained and wordless growl, Anderson throws himself out of the elevator, lurching forward and smashing the Padre over the head with the table leg.
>>
No. 611619 ID: a2b630

OKAY, NAN, THAT'S YOUR CUE, TAKE HIM AND HEAD FOR THE FURNACE NOW, THAAAAAAAANKS ANDERSOOOOON
>>
No. 611620 ID: a2b630

*KIM, I meant Kim, BUT NOW IS A BETTER TIME TO RUN THAN ANY
>>
No. 611623 ID: eda892

Thanks Anderson, grab Kim and get inside as fast as you can!
>>
No. 611624 ID: eda892

*I mean inside janitor's closet
>>
No. 611625 ID: db83ac

Anderson, take Kim and move up the elevator! Nan, take Pablo to the furnace and end this! Yell for Santiago, ask him to end Padre!
>>
No. 611626 ID: e515f5

>>611617
FUCK YES ANDERSON YOU MAGNIFICENT MAN OF THE LAW

Maybe shoving the Padre in the elevator could hurt him, or at least incapacitate him for a brief period of time (light OP). Enough to get the hell outta here, I mean.
I wouldn't shoot him though, we only have 1 bullet left and no idea of what lies ahead.
>>
No. 611630 ID: 86e91d

Should we take Kim or pursue with the amulet?, I think leaving right about now will postpone our danger AND doom Anderson
>>
No. 611631 ID: 86e91d

and I mean leaving a fate worse than death to Anders
>>
No. 611634 ID: a2b630

We need to keep that amulet on us, and I'm assuming Anderson will try the Heroic Sacrifice anyway - -

If anything, we need to take Kim with us and beat feet. The furnace is our top priority, and everyone else will be better off once we finish things!
>>
No. 611636 ID: 687279

You uh, could just shoot Padre with your last bullet. Better make it count though.
>>
No. 611638 ID: 625173

Man, if there was ever a time we could overpower a terrible eldritch creature, it would be when we got him four against one.
Maybe three against one, Kim's kindof useless.

I'm gonna say use your last bullet to SHOOT THE PADRE.
>>
No. 611639 ID: 3009b4

Anderson wanted to go down fighting, this is his last wish, and he's already dying. Let him have this. Get. To. The. Furnace.
>>
No. 611640 ID: ad627d

grab Kim and gogogo
>>
No. 611641 ID: a2b630

I thought we went over that earlier? The Padre can be physically assaulted, but damage is pretty much non-existent, consider, oh, I don't know, we SET HIM ON FIRE BEFORE? I'm pretty sure if we could do him any damage, we'd notice?

And the fact he's repelled by the Cross makes it worse, especially considering the demonic immunity implications there, so yeah.

Anderson is giving us the diversion we need, and it's obvious what he's going to pull. Save that bullet, for gods sake, goat, and make way for the furnace! We can't waste any time with this!

Santiago is buying us time, and now Anderson is. You wanna waste your shot, stick around, and possible let that chance fizzle out? Be my guest! But the better choice would be to get Kim, save that bullet, and beat for your actual objective! We've wasted enough time!
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No. 611642 ID: 810ec3

Don't waste the bullet, we may need it for a certain someone. Like I said before: grab Kim and just fucking book it.
>>
No. 611658 ID: 0c02b4

Anderson, the light! Get the Padre into the elevator!
>>
No. 611659 ID: e515f5

>>611642
Fully agree with this. Though if you're thinking of shooting the Lightbringer, that might be a really, really bad idea. If someone that basically announces himself as the Devil ASKS you to kill him, maybe killing him is the wrong thing to do.

Scrap the elevator suggestion, he would probably destroy it and take out the last functioning source of light in this forsaken place. Maybe just throw him inside if he's fainted from the blow.
>>
No. 611660 ID: db83ac

...Kim may be infected. She's likely blind. She can't help us very much in her state, and she's likely to hinder us.

But Anderson has been treating her like the daughter he never had... or like he should have treated his son.

Help them or not, Kim is probably in better hands with Anderson than with you. Right now, you need to concentrate on ending this nightmare. Go down to the basement with Pablo, end this.
>>
No. 611679 ID: fe6f71

YES!! I LOVE YOU ANDERSON, WE WILL REMEMBER YOU!!! Anyhow, do not go to the elevator. Get to the furnace, that's where you need to go! And thanks Anderson as you run away.
>>
No. 611680 ID: fe6f71

Do not use the gun, save it for the lightbringer, but maybe push the Padre into the elevator and make it go up to buy you and anderson some time? I still go with my first suggestion.
>>
No. 611688 ID: 4f8eac

The pendant obviously did something to padre. >Either give it to Kim or put it on the Padre. It might be his, anyway.
>>
No. 611698 ID: 2073cc

I still say grab the flower pot & smash it against the Padre while he is stunned.

Again, he shows fire elemental traits burning Kim earlier. So, if the pot has water, it might hurt the Padre enough to allow for another attack besides table leg clubbing.
>>
No. 611700 ID: f70457

Hang the Father with that noose.
>>
No. 611720 ID: cb071d

if anderson is taking off somewhere leave kim with him

if not, take her with you

please do not abandon her
>>
No. 611722 ID: ca118c

Keep the last bullet, there's still something we haven't fought, the moon beast thing.
>>
No. 611731 ID: 00fd2f

The light does nothing to Padre (at least coming from a flashlight). The only benefit of taking Padre into the elevator would be to send him to another floor, thus buying us some more time. I think Anderson understands that much and will do exactly this.

Keep the pendant as the ram-devil advised. It will protect Nan against who knows what's living down there. Sure, if we press on the Padre of give the pendant away to Anderson, we might give him a chance against Padre, but Anderson's done for anyway, sad as it is.

So keep the only supernatural protection we have, grab Kim and descend the stairs.
>>
No. 611736 ID: 81b860

its time for andersone to go down swinging.
>>
No. 611739 ID: 625173

>>611722
I don't think a bullet is really gonna stop something bigger than the moon.
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No. 611740 ID: 9f37d6
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611740

Kim grabs her glasses.

Anderson clutches weakly at the Padre, who shoves him violently into the elevator, lunging in after him.
Nan and Pablo help rush her down the stairs to the basement. She pauses for just a second at the edge and calls out something to Anderson, but Nan can't hear it over the struggle.
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No. 611741 ID: 9f37d6
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611741

Nan, Pablo, and Kim enter the BASEMENT.
>>
No. 611742 ID: ad627d

>>611741
CHECK DAT FURNACE YO
>>
No. 611743 ID: 687279

>>611741
Try to open the furnace.
>>
No. 611748 ID: e31d12

>>611741
Nan, check the furnace. Kim, DON'T check the furnace. Pablo, watch the stairs.
>>
No. 611750 ID: 49ce39

black thing black thing black thing aaaah!

last time that was the padre I have a bad feeling about this!
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No. 611751 ID: 9f37d6
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611751

Nan opens the grating to the furnace, but nothing seems to be different.
>>
No. 611752 ID: 687279

>>611751
Stick your head in there and look up.
>>
No. 611754 ID: a5a0c4

put cross peg in furnace?
>>
No. 611755 ID: ad627d

lets stick our hand in there, have Pablo hold our legs just in case something tries to pull us in.
>>
No. 611757 ID: 86e91d

This is a Tom n Jerry tier trap, but peek onto the furnace
>>
No. 611763 ID: bb78f2

Ask Kim how she's doing while handling all this.
>>
No. 611765 ID: d90668

Well if we are here to fix this thing first check to see if the pilot light is working and then make sure the fuel lines are not clogged. Then go down the list until you find whatever is wrong with the thing.

I mean we are here to repair this thing right?
>>
No. 611768 ID: cb071d

Check on kim? Check inventories? You had that pendant without realizing it, maybe we picked some stuff up
>>
No. 611769 ID: fe6f71

Check to see if there is piping behind it. Tell Kim to give Pablo the knife, and give her the cross.
>>
No. 611771 ID: db83ac

>>611754
>>611765
>>611763
Okay, time to combine strategies.

1. Ask Kim if she's all right. Check her eyes and make sure she isn't infected.
2. Use pendant with furnace.
3. Try to fix the furnace and turn it on.
4. Disable the furnace so it can't burn you. Sabotage it in multiple places, but make the sabotage easy for you to fix quickly.
5. Pablo and Kim go in at the same time. Nan, you follow them inside.

Do not leave Kim alone or something (possibly Henry, or someone who looks like Henry) could shove Kim inside, closing the stable time loop. Unless she is infected, in which case you and Pablo should crawl like hell.
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No. 611774 ID: ca118c

Throw the flower pot into the furnace and turn it on, get good ending.
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No. 611775 ID: 9f37d6
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611775

Kim says it doesn't hurt anymore.
It just feels numb.
>>
No. 611776 ID: 687279

>>611775
Wait, what even happened to her? All we saw was the Padre lifting her up.

Also uh, what was she confessing exactly? We never heard her story.
>>
No. 611777 ID: 6cb462

Ask Kim what she yelled out to Anderson before you all went to the basement, then further investigate the furnace.
>>
No. 611780 ID: ca118c

"You don't look very good, Kim."

Try to touch Kim with the pendant to stop the infection maybe?
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No. 611781 ID: ad627d

>>611775
Numb, or cold Kim? This is an important question.
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No. 611782 ID: 4f8eac

>I agree, sacrifice flower pot first.
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No. 611783 ID: 9f37d6
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611783

Nan asks if she means numb or cold.

Kim says numb. She can't feel anything above her neck.
She's having a little trouble seeing too.
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No. 611784 ID: 4f8eac
611784

walk it off kim like damn stop bitching :y
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No. 611785 ID: ad627d

Take time to check Kim's wounds in more detail.
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No. 611790 ID: 49ce39

Ask Kim what she was talking about back there. What was her sin?

also flashlight the ceiling to make sure that isn't the padre aaaaaa
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No. 611791 ID: 687279

>>611783
It's... um, spreading. She's becoming one of the things that walk the hotel in the dark.

I'm not sure what to do here. Maybe she should make her peace with god and take our last bullet.
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No. 611792 ID: 015af0

Inspect damage.
Having half of your face singed probably isn't healthy.
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No. 611793 ID: d90668

Poor Kim is going into shock. See if you can do anything for her before you start with the furnace.

You might not be able to do much right now but we need to know if she is just badly hurt or 2 minutes from death.
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No. 611794 ID: 9f37d6
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611794

Nan inspects Kim's injuries, but she's not a doctor so it's hard to say anything for sure.

Her face is black and flaking, like ash. Nan hasn't exactly seen a lot of burns, but she's pretty sure they don't normally look this way.
Well, not on flesh.

Kim still has one eye that appears to be working, at the least.
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No. 611795 ID: 687279

>>611794
...right. Fine.

Climb up on the furnace and take a look at the top of the room.
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No. 611797 ID: ad627d

>>611794
Damn that's terrible. Let's try to figure out this furnace as soon as possible.
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No. 611798 ID: 9f37d6
File 141861149735.gif - (19.82KB , 701x683 , 769.gif )
611798

A soft squeak comes from behind Nan.
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No. 611799 ID: ca118c

The rat :D

Keep sight on it
>>
No. 611800 ID: ad627d

>>611798
Welcome the little friend.
Try to do what they want us to.
>>
No. 611801 ID: 4f8eac

>Empathize with vermin
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No. 611806 ID: 9f37d6
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611806

The rat watches Nan.
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No. 611808 ID: ad627d

Reach down for the rat. See if it wants a ride.
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No. 611809 ID: 00370b

remove mouse from furnace
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No. 611810 ID: 4f8eac

>Call out to man (or w/e it is) on top of the boiler. Remain empathetic toward rodent familiar.
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No. 611812 ID: ca118c

Get out of there, little rat!
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No. 611813 ID: 687279

>>611806
Go in the damn furnace.
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No. 611814 ID: cf1ec2

See what our little buddy wants! Nothing we can do about Kim's face at this moment.
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No. 611818 ID: 9f37d6
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611818

Nan kneels down to help the rat out of the furnace, but it scurries off and disappears from sight.
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No. 611819 ID: 4f8eac

>Follow that basic bitch
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No. 611821 ID: 00370b

Following it doesn't seem like a good idea. Remember the hands that tried to pull you in the last time you got too close.
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No. 611822 ID: a8e9ac

TAXI, FOLLOW THAT RAT
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No. 611823 ID: 5d2d74

I think we should follow it. Santiago said we'd find answers in the furnace, and rats tend to lead to good things.
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No. 611824 ID: 687279

...NOW go in the furnace?
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No. 611826 ID: ad627d

>>611818
follow tell the others what we're doing
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No. 611827 ID: ca118c

Let the rat go away, and wait a little to see if something happens in the furnace.

Check if there is a way that the furnace can start, and if there is, try to deactivate it
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No. 611830 ID: 9f37d6
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611830

Nan kneels down, checking the furnace in an attempt to follow the rat.

With some effort, the floor panel lifts up, revealing a dark passage leading down.
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No. 611831 ID: a8e9ac

covered in crosses. wards? clutch the pendant and be ready
>>
No. 611832 ID: 4f8eac

Looks occultastic!
>Check to see if the others will follow you in there.
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No. 611833 ID: ca118c

See if the others are still alive, and tell them what you have just discovered
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No. 611834 ID: ad627d

>>611830
time to go
tell the others that this looks like the only way out, who knows what state everything else is in and time isn't really on our side
>>
No. 611838 ID: 5d2d74

Symbol of death. That's ominous. Let's let Pablo and Kim know what's up and see if we can disable the furnace from firing up(?)
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No. 611839 ID: 0c02b4

Have Pablo cover their backs in case of an ambush while Nan prepares to go down.
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No. 611852 ID: fe6f71

Alright. Nan goes first, then Kim follows her, and Pablo watches there backs.
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No. 611856 ID: 9f37d6
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611856

Nan shows the others the passage down.

There's a long silence, and Pablo asks who's going first.
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No. 611858 ID: 4f8eac

"No volunteers?"
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No. 611859 ID: a8e9ac

Nan, go first. Kim, go middle so she's safe. Pablo bring up the rear.
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No. 611860 ID: a2b630

Nan needs to go first. Either Kim can go with you and Pablo picks up the read, Kim stays behind while Pablo goes with you, Kim goes with you and Pablo guards the entrance, or you go alone.

I would assume, however, that you're probably going alone. It doesn't look like more than one person can fit at a time, but if they can, well, it's worth a shot? There's a lot of options here, but we don't have a lot of time.
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No. 611861 ID: ad627d

We can go first. I really want to say Pablo second in case something tries pulling us and Kim is weaker and injured, but because she's weaker and injured maybe she should be safe in the middle.
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No. 611862 ID: ca118c

>>611859

This
Also, have gun and pendant in hand, in case something unexpected happens
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No. 611863 ID: 6cb462

Let Pablo in the back borrow the pendant in case something follows you guys
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No. 611864 ID: 0c02b4

Kim needs the most protection right now, so she should stay between Nan and Pablo. Nan can go down first in case of skirt-peeks above or grabbing hands below, and she probably has a stronger kick anyway. Pablo can cover them from above with the blade, and with his ears he'd be the first to hear anything entering the room.
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No. 611877 ID: 551ebe

one mouse could never eat it all

nan should go first since kim is damaged in more ways than one and pablo is frankly kind of a coward

also, if kim can't feel her burns, that means the nerve endings have been seared and the burns are severe enough to be potentially life-threatening
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No. 611878 ID: a7bf17

What the rest have said, but ask Kim what it was she said to Anderson before.
>>
No. 611879 ID: e31d12

>>611878
Agreed. Maybe she got some insight into the Padre when he attacked her and she relayed it to Anderson for his own benefit.
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No. 611883 ID: 81b860

send kim first, shes in the worst shape and down there its probably a safe place if the mouse went there, nan should be last since the pendant seems to protect her... from the padre at least.
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No. 611890 ID: db83ac

Yeah. Pablo first, then Kim, then Nan. Should protect Kim.

Pablo, get ready to perform a Death From Above takedown on anyone below you. You see ANYONE who is about two body lengths below you, jump down and stab them. Then figure out who they are and be ready to chisel their face.

Kim, stay close and hold on to the ladder. You're badly injured, so just hold on until Nan ends this.

Nan, whatever happens, keep moving and try to recall everything that you still remember. Try to protect your friends, but right now you have to fix/break whatever is in the furnace that is causing all of this.

And in case they make it, ask Pablo to make some art just for you. Promise Kim you'll try to meet her again someday. And find out just who Henry was.

Something tells me that we already know.
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No. 611892 ID: 9f37d6
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611892

Nan leads the group, and Pablo will come last.
She climbs into the furnace, descending the ladder slowly.

As an afterthought, she asks Kim what she said to Anderson.
Kim shakes her head. It's between them.
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No. 611893 ID: e31d12

>>611892
Fair enough.

Down we go.
>>
No. 611894 ID: ad627d

>>611892
that's fair
let's keep this wagon train a movin
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No. 611896 ID: db83ac

>>611892
...What.

No secrets, Kim. Secrets is what got half your face blasted off. Anything you remember, you talk about it on the way down.

Same goes for Pablo. Nan, tell him about how you found a red silhouette painting. What did he do, was he a killer? Tell him that you are not going to judge unless he starts attacking you; he did right by you, while Henry went nuts.

Pablo, are you responsible for all this? Those paintings of yours - they're alive, aren't they. Are they on your side? Can you make more?

You can talk on the way down. No way is the hotel not going to notice you entering its most sacred places. Yep.
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No. 611898 ID: 9f37d6
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611898

Nan and the others descend the ladder.
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No. 611899 ID: c6ec0b

Freak out at immediate surroundings.
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No. 611900 ID: 9f37d6
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611900

Nan has entered the BURNT SHRINE.
>>
No. 611901 ID: 4f8eac

>End Chapter 8
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No. 611902 ID: ad627d

>>611900
carefully approach the altar
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No. 611903 ID: 00370b

approach dark shape. Are those silhouettes on the wall those of the burnt congregation?

this shrine doesn't look all that christian to me. kind of pagan-ish?
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No. 611904 ID: a2b630

Oh, hi victim burn imprints. Also hi potential Satan.
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No. 611905 ID: cc08c7

Approach dark stump and appreciate the interesting choice of décor.
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No. 611906 ID: 4f8eac

>Prepare self for 777.gif
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No. 611907 ID: ca118c

Approach the altar
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No. 611908 ID: 238e35

Examine the charred figures on the far wall.
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No. 611911 ID: c6ec0b

Use the Key in the alter
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No. 611916 ID: 9f37d6
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611916

The circular walls of the immense clay chamber are covered in hundreds of rough silhouettes, black-flecked and ashen, like the ones Nan's seen before.

At the far end, a blacked stone altar stands before strange painted shapes and figures in the same textured style as the silhouettes.
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No. 611917 ID: 0c02b4

Approach with caution. Offer your arm if Kim has trouble seeing past her injuries and damaged glasses.
>>
No. 611919 ID: df4c6a

Examinee altar
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No. 611921 ID: c6ec0b

Approach with caution and look at the altar
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No. 611924 ID: 2e29aa

Examine altar. Look at the wall paintings behind the altar. Is that a crooked door or the image of someone really tall?
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No. 611931 ID: 00370b

looks like a painting of a ram
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No. 611933 ID: e515f5

>>611916
... Is it just me or does that silhouette look like the figure we found in Velasco's journal? You know, the one made by the pages that read "IN WINGS OF FLAME I AM REBORN". That can't be a good sign. Approach the shrine with extreme caution.

I won't be here to post for a while (being european sucks ._.), so please keep in mind this: the Lightbringer wants you to kill him. Don't. Use that to your advantage. You have some leverage, Nan; make it count to keep everyone safe.
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No. 611944 ID: a8e9ac

touch the strange, winged silhouette behind the altar
>>
No. 611950 ID: a7bf17

I have a feeling this is gonna end in us touching those silhouettes.
>>
No. 611955 ID: 687279

Ask Kim what her sin was.
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No. 611963 ID: ad627d

>>611916
examine shapes and figures
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No. 611965 ID: 86e91d

Check figures and altar
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No. 611972 ID: f70457

Attempt to use pendant on altar.

Proceed to notice that the figures on the walls look eerily similar to the post-mortem silhouettes that Anna and Alan left behind (the ones that showed a glimpse into their past).
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No. 611973 ID: a2b630

Ohhhh, now I get it!

Do you, perhaps, have to exorcise the altar? Is that why you need Kim?
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No. 611974 ID: e515f5

>>611973
Exorcise with what, the pendant that Satan himself gave you? Either we mistook the Lightbringer's identity and he's really good all along or something doesn't add up.

Anyway, I don't think Nan should touch any of the figures on the walls. We can't risk having visions now and leaving Pablo alone if something bad comes. Also I bet there's a high chance of ABSOLUTE MINDFUCK if we delve in some memory here.
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No. 611977 ID: 49ce39

...Could Kim's wound be related to the blasted silhouettes? Try poking the wound with an inventory item and see if anything happens.

Alternatively, poke one of the silhouettes on the walls. The silhouette memories haven't done anything bad before, so it should be safe.
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No. 611978 ID: ad627d

>>611977
Oh my god no, we don't need half of Kim's head caving in.
>>
No. 611984 ID: 1ca426

Don't ask Kim what her sin was; that's rude. Do take a closer look at those symbols.
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No. 611987 ID: db83ac

This is likely where the 466 were mass-sacrificed. If not, it's still creepy.

Nan, look at the altar. Either find a way to fix it, thereby negating the need for human sacrifices in favor of a different power source, or find a way to break the device, by sabotaging irreplaceable parts or overloading the circuits. Use your electrician skills, but apply them to this @#$%ed-up ritual!

Pablo, this might be a good place to frame your masterpiece. You still have the totem, right? Place it on the altar if Nan tells you she's stumped. Be ready to face Padre or Lightbringer or anyone else. Have the knife equipped.

Kim, if you're going to pray, please tell Nan and Pablo first. Then when you get permission, pray as much or as little as you like.
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No. 612008 ID: 114bba

I think the chance of learning something vital to what happened to the 466 is worth the risk. Nan should tell Pablo and Kim to stay on guard and access one of the silhouettes.
>>
No. 612017 ID: 4f8eac

>>613008

Yes, this.
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No. 612031 ID: 1a8a8d

maybe they should all link hands so that they might all be transported to the past at once if they touch one of the silhouettes?
>>
No. 612033 ID: 86e91d

>>612031
Yeah, that worked with Pablo on the Alan flashback. Scrape some of those silhouettes nan
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No. 612036 ID: a2b630

I... think we forget we're on bought time, here? With Santiago luring off the Beast, Anderson holding off the Padre... ?

I want information as much as anyone, but Santiago had a point! We focus too much on memories and details, too much on the trees, to find our way out of the woods! The altar is right here, in front of us, we could at least look at that first.

I say we investigate the altar first before going anywhere NEAR those other etchings. We need to scope out the situation before sidetracking ourselves.
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No. 612058 ID: e515f5

>>612031
It's not "transported". It's "lying down in a trance experiencing someone else's memory". Nan's body had never moved in space during earlier "flashbacks"; it was her consciousness. So yea, leaving 3 incapacitated bodies isn't the right thing to do.

Just inspect your surroundings for now?
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No. 612066 ID: db83ac

>>612033
We don't have enough time or inventory items to spare or even use. Just take a look at the picture at the back of the room, and try to fix/break the altar so it never consumes another human sacrifice again.
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No. 612081 ID: 2073cc

Like everyone else, check the altar. Please.

And is that thing above the altar look like a smiling face? Or is it just me?
>>
No. 612084 ID: 00fd2f

We can go on a flashback journey if there's nothing immediately interactable here. In a flashback, we might be gone for an instant or for an hour - a luxury we can't afford now.
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No. 612141 ID: 146891

Inspect altar, tell Pablo and Kim to watch and keep guard.
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No. 612158 ID: 9f37d6
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612158

Nan looks over the strange paintings on the far wall.

They're old, faded, black-flecked and ashy like the countless silhouettes that fill the walls.
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No. 612159 ID: 9f37d6
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612159

Their shapes are faded and their meanings are not clear.

There are numerous black handprints accompanying these strange figures.
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No. 612162 ID: 86e91d

Check shrine?
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No. 612164 ID: 9f37d6
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612164

Nan examines the altar itself.

A large, ragged, dark-stained cloth is draped over the strangely-shaped black stone altar.
The altar bears odd markings, and a conspicuous hole in the side.
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No. 612165 ID: 687279

>>612164
Is the hole the same size as Pablo's totem?

Also check under the cloth.
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No. 612166 ID: a2b630

Hey, one of the silhouettes looks like Henry! ... Vaguely.

There's a tall figure with the symbol of death, or for this adventure, your cross, so... maybe that's actually an envisionment of God? Could that be related to the Tall Figure we saw outside the hotel?

The uppermost left looks most like you, Nan, but I'd be very careful about what you touch and where, if you touch anything at all. It's too faded to tell clearly what you have to do.

I say also look over the altar before comparing the two. See if anything connects at first before investigating with any touching. And MAKE SURE the others don't touch either. Not until you're ready.
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No. 612168 ID: a2b630

Also, uh, be sure to make sure nothing is breathing below the cloth, by the way, whether it has holes or not.

So, uh, get the cloth off now, maybe? Quick? Before anything comes?
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No. 612169 ID: 86e91d

Take a peek at the hole before removing the cloth
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No. 612170 ID: ad627d

Take the cloth
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No. 612172 ID: 9f37d6
File 141869491980.gif - (6.86KB , 701x683 , 781.gif )
612172

Nan removes the cloth that was wedged into a seam in the stone. It doesn't seem to have been hiding anything.

The larger hole in the side is dark. Too dark to see anything through.
But judging from the markings, the hole above it is a match for Nan's CROSS KEY.
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No. 612174 ID: 86e91d

Use the cross pendant and watch out for anything
>>
No. 612175 ID: 86e91d

>>612174
key*
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No. 612176 ID: ad627d

use that key
>>
No. 612177 ID: ee8c3f

There's really nothing else we can do here. Use the key.
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No. 612188 ID: 9f37d6
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612188

Nan inserts the CROSS KEY into the stone slot. It sinks in with a click.

With a grinding noise, the entire front half of the stone altar falls away.
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No. 612191 ID: 687279

>>612188
You jostle that dead body, Nan. You jostle it good.
>>
No. 612192 ID: 86e91d

Greet the figure
>>
No. 612193 ID: 0cd359

Keep your distance. Instruct the others to do the same.
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No. 612195 ID: edcf35

...Lorenzo?
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No. 612197 ID: ad627d

take the figure and toss it to the floor
every one start kicking it
>>
No. 612198 ID: a33bb5

>>612188
Step back. Is that a body or...?
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No. 612199 ID: 9f37d6
File 141869697422.gif - (8.69KB , 701x683 , 783.gif )
612199

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No. 612200 ID: e31d12

>>612195
Possibly. Velasco's journal implied that Lorenzo would be "perfect" for something.
>>
No. 612201 ID: ad627d

>>612199
toss it down
everyone it's stomping day
>>
No. 612202 ID: cada3f

ready revolver. ask the figure who it is. do not aim revolver. trigger discipline
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No. 612206 ID: 86e91d

Yeah, get the revolver and confront the man
>>
No. 612209 ID: 816466

Ready your pistol, and have kim "watch" the ladder. Have Pablo ready also.

Just listen. This thing has tried anything yet.
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No. 612210 ID: 9f37d6
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612210

"Nan."
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No. 612212 ID: 5d2d74

;_; poor Lorenzo...
>>
No. 612213 ID: ad627d

Lorenzo!
How can we stop this?
Do you know?
>>
No. 612215 ID: 4f8eac

>Lorenzo, what are you doing?
>>
No. 612217 ID: 3009b4

Oh bloody hell. Lorenzo's the key.

Just to be safe -- is everyone else seeing the same thing? ESPECIALLY Kim's viewpoint.
>>
No. 612218 ID: 86e91d

Oh shit, asess damage
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No. 612219 ID: a33bb5

Ask him what's going on.
>>
No. 612221 ID: cada3f

lorenzo is the only 'vermin' that didn't die. maybe he's the only reason the hotel is still going. ask him what happened.
>>
No. 612222 ID: fe6f71

Look to the others, make sure they see the same thing. Have Pablo watch the ladder, and let Kim know to prepare to defend herself.
>>
No. 612223 ID: a2b630

OH NO

WEAVERRRRR WHYYYYYY
>>
No. 612225 ID: a2b630

" And when you kill me, Nan. "

" Be thorough. "
>>
No. 612227 ID: 0c02b4

>>612225

YOU DID NOT JUST GO THERE.
>>
No. 612228 ID: 687279

>>612225
Not the same person.
>>
No. 612229 ID: ca118c

L-Lorenzo...

Ask if him is ok
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No. 612230 ID: a2b630

No, not the same person, I know. But if the theories of satanic worship and possession still stand, Padre recoiling at the cross, the religious overtones...

He makes a damn good vessel, don't you think?

... LOOK I DON'T LIKE THE THOUGHT EITHER, BUT WE WERE ALL THINKING IT.
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No. 612231 ID: a19cd5

>>612210
>Hug lorenzo, ask what the heck is up
>>
No. 612232 ID: 6344fe

Jesus Christ.

Ask him what happened the day the padre called the entire congregation to church. Ask him what the padre and beast are. Ask him what controls what happens in the hotel. Ask him what he wants.

Have everyone on guard and ready to attack.
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No. 612233 ID: c6ec0b

Give him the skull
>>
No. 612235 ID: 816466

>>612232
This, other wise lets just ask him one thing at a time. Tell Kim and Pablo to be on the lookout.
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No. 612243 ID: a2b630

Okay, okay, I calmed down. I'm calm. Calm as a corpse. Totally calm. Despite the absolutely heartwrenching scenario we have going of a love throughout the reincarnations being absolutely torn to shreds by Satanism, I'm sure we can sort things out with our little cinnamon bun!

You know him, of course, Nan. You remember the memories. Not all of them had to be other peoples, did they? Address him. Don't immediately approach him, not yet, though we plan for you to in a minute. But start things off slow.

Though we'd love for it to be a sweeter reunion, considering your boy isn't apparently dead, this is absolutely not a sweet reunion, considering he's kind of on Satan's fucking throne.

Ask him what he's doing there. Why he's there, why he's not dead, like... like the rest of your congregation. Take things very slowly with him.

Because I'd hate for this to erupt like it did with Henry. This doesn't necessarily have to immediately start out spiteful. He was your friend, after all.
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No. 612249 ID: f1beae

Lorenzo is not inherently evil in this situation. If anything, right now he is a great help to us. Question him all you can before the darkness engulfs his body. He looks sad. Frightened. Probably frightened of the fact that his flesh is being consumed by Satan's fucking shadows. Ask him about the hotel, the Padre, the Beast, etc etc etc, ask him all you can before it's time to say goodbye. And when you do say goodbye, be nice about it. As sweet you can. Lorenzo deserves that much. Do not fear him, but still be on guard in case something happens. Furthermore, ask Pablo and Kim if they're seeing the same thing you are. Especially Kim, as it seems she's afflicted in the same manner Lorenzo is.
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No. 612256 ID: 146891

Lorenzo ⍴⍵o
>>
No. 612272 ID: 687279

I'd like to direct everyone to check out the questdis thread, as I figured out another secret.
>>
No. 612294 ID: eda892

Lorenzo, what the hell he did to you
Poor, poor, poor thing
Hug him
>>
No. 612297 ID: 1fbb52

>>612294
I'm scared that if we touch him he'll crumble to dust.
>>
No. 612308 ID: a7bf17

"What the hell is going on" seems like a prominent question.
>>
No. 612309 ID: f1beae

>>612297
He also might be contagious. Not a good idea.
>>
No. 612326 ID: 1fbb52

>>612249
He doesn't seem to be engulfed in shadow, it appears that his cloak is decaying; a testament to how long he's been there.
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No. 612333 ID: d3be40

>>612210
...@#$%.

Lorenzo likely knows how to stop the ritual. You can talk later, but you should do him one hell of a favor and free him from this, once and for all. Ask him how to end this - what needs to be fixed, what needs to be broken, and how should you go about the itty bitty details?

Pablo, listen to Lorenzo's story, use it to paint a new masterpiece someday. Kim, ask for spiritual guidance from THIS guy.

Look around the room for inventory items and then check your total inventory, including whatever Lorenzo has been storing.
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No. 612336 ID: f1beae

>>612326
Upon further inspection, you're right. Whoops.
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No. 612377 ID: ad627d

beware
be warned
be wary
Lorenzo still being alive is nuts. We don't know how or why yet.
We can't automatically trust him. So no embraces.
We can still talk to him nicely though.
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No. 612397 ID: 1fbb52

>>612377
We should all be more like this guy.
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No. 612404 ID: c358b3

> Kill Lorenzo, take no chances. Shoot him in the head.
Alternatively
>Ask him what he's been doing all of these years. Why is he here?
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No. 612407 ID: 029159

Holy shit, okay, be cautious, but concerned. Lorenzo has probably been through a lot, we don't know what his motives or intentions are, but we have no reason to assume he means any of us harm.

Ask him if he's okay, what happened, what we can do, and just in general WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON.
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No. 612459 ID: 92f43f

>>612377
This, absolutely. Even though it seems he had little to nothing to do with what happened in the last one and a half century. Damn, he looks... I don't even know. That stare, man. That's harsh.

Ask him what happened. He's the only clue we've got about the whole story.
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No. 612486 ID: 9f37d6
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612486

Lorenzo sighs, raggedly.
He says he was so sure he'd never see you again.

It's been so many long years. Too many to count, in a place where the sun never rises.
To see you alive...

It's the first good thing he's seen in many years.
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No. 612487 ID: 687279

Tell him you're not sure you're the same Nan. You remember being a nun, but you also remember being an electrician.
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No. 612488 ID: 4f8eac

>"I'm glad to see you alive, too... So what's going on right now?"
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No. 612489 ID: ad627d

>>612486
Say you're glad to see him as well.
Ask him if he knows what we need to do.
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No. 612490 ID: fe6f71

Ask him what happened after you saw him last time. Afterwards check him out. NOT IN THE WAY YOUR THINKING, JUST MAKE SURE HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY WEAPONS OR ANYTHING WEIRD AND HELLISH!!!
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No. 612493 ID: ca118c

And you fuckers want to kill him
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No. 612494 ID: e31d12

>>612486
Ask him what happened after the last time he saw Nan.
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No. 612495 ID: 92f43f

>>612486

The things he must have seen... I know Nan and friends are in a hurry, but please be gentle with him. Confort him a little; tell him it's finally over. Ask him about what happened, but don't press the issue too much. His psyche must be a complete mess by now; tread carefully with the questions.

As by what should those questions be, I'd say first and foremost Nan should ask about what happened during that Mass.
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No. 612496 ID: 92f43f

Also don't correct him; if he thinks Nan is the same nun he met ages go, let him believe so. Let him get some comfort, poor soul.

(sorry for the double post)

(also damnit Weaver why all those feels)
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No. 612497 ID: a2b630

Ok, maybe try to embrace him. Just once. Please. For goodness sake, just for old time sake.

Whether you're really HIS Nan or... some other nan[[?]], he was still the only figure to address and familiarize directly with you in your memory flashbacks. Unless you miraculously have a doppleganger, then you DO know him. At least, to an extent.

Comfort him first. Get him settled. Then get to your questions, very slowly and carefully. Friend, lover, or otherwise, he's still on a stone altar throne inside of a cursed furnace.
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No. 612500 ID: 9f37d6
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612500

Nan greets Lorenzo. The reunion is not how she would have liked.

She asks him what's going on.

Lorenzo sits up slowly, painfully. He asks Nan how much she knows.
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No. 612502 ID: 4f8eac

>"We know Henry was the Pilgrim... Many of us have died by his hand."
(Do NOT tell him we killed Henry yet)
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No. 612503 ID: ad627d

>>612500
Father Valesco killed the 466
Now he roams the hotel as a wraith possibly trying to use a burnt sacrifice to atone

A man calling himself The Lightbringer, bearing the 5-pointed symbol on his face said our role will become revealed right before the breaking of dawn.
He referred to us as the Stranger.
He said we were to see his crown fall and light the final spark.
And that when we kill him, we should be thorough.
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No. 612505 ID: a2b630

We know Henry was luring in souls to try to feed the hotel. We know someone convinced Padre, or possessed Padre to do, or otherwise very slowly moved Padre to burn his own congregation in fire. We also know the Hotel has distorted time and space, as they all seem to be from different times, and that there's not really any way out.

She also knows she's spoken to The Lightbringer once. Just once.

... In reality, we don't know much. At all. It's kind of depressing, Lorenzo, we're sorry to disappoint.
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No. 612506 ID: 687279

The Padre set the church on fire and burned 466 people alive. He believed that this absolved them of their sins due to a flawed interpretation of Leviticus 5:06. A hotel was built upon the ground where the church once stood, and sinners who set foot inside the hotel are trapped within this... other version of it. Specifically, those who have blood on their hands. Anna killed via negligence, Anderson killed due to... frontier justice or something, Pablo killed via negligence as well, Santiago did something we're not sure of but he's crazy so it could be anything. We don't know what Kim did, and electrician-Nan was probably indirectly responsible for the nightclub fire because she didn't show up in time to fix the problem. Anyway, the Padre has been haunting this version of the hotel since, turning people and probably corpses into shambling ash-people that prey on visitors in the darkness. Every silhouette here is a person that died. I'm not sure what the Beast was. There's something else here too, a huge black creature outside the hotel, with moon-like eyes.

Also Nan saw some horned guy in a vision who wants her to kill him, thoroughly. Something about Anasazi? "Lightbringer"? Could be the devil himself trying to take advantage of the situation. The cross necklace was given to Nan by this guy and it repelled the Padre.
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No. 612509 ID: ca118c

We know about the fire, about the Father Velasco Journal, about the identity of the Pilgrim and that we know someone that call himself the "lightbringer"
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No. 612512 ID: 9f37d6
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612512

Nan says she knows Henry was the Pilgrim, and killed many of those in the hotel.

Lorenzo shakes his head. He says he's sorry, but he doesn't know anything about that. The glimpses he gets outside this room are rare.
Most of the events of the last years have gone by without his notice.

Nan explains that she saw the man who called himself Lightbringer. That he told of some event to come, which would require her to kill him. She says he called her Stranger, in some lighthouse by the sea.

She says she knows Father Velasco killed 466 when he burnt the mission to the ground with his congregation inside, thinking it would absolve him.
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No. 612517 ID: 9f37d6
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612517

No.

With great effort, Lorenzo sits up.
He says it was not murder.
It was a sacrifice.

The Father did not start the fire for selfish reasons. He did not do it for his own soul.
He did it for all of us.
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No. 612518 ID: 63db0e

Observe the mechanism that's keeping him in place on the chair, if there is one, and see if there's anything we can do for him.
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No. 612520 ID: a2b630

Ask him to... explain that bit? Because it sounded an awful lot like murder in his bible.

Though... you probably don't have his bible anymore. Shit.
>>
No. 612521 ID: a2b630

*JOURNAL, I meant journal. Oops.
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No. 612523 ID: ca118c

oh shit
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No. 612524 ID: ad627d

>>612517
Please explain Lorenzo
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No. 612525 ID: 687279

>>612517
...of course it wasn't to absolve him, he hadn't done anything yet.

Ask him if he means "all of us" as in, the 466, or everyone that had ever lived? Like some sort of Original Sin thing?
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No. 612528 ID: 9f37d6
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612528

He says Nan is correct.
On that day, the Father called in his entire congregation, even from nearby towns.

And he burnt them alive.

But when the doors closed, they knew what was going to happen.
Because he told them.
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No. 612530 ID: 687279

>>612528
That doesn't mean they let it happen. Did they voluntarily let themselves be burned alive? For what?
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No. 612531 ID: 63db0e

Why would everyone submit blindly to being burnt alive in a furnace?

And why are you still alive, Lorenzo?
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No. 612532 ID: a2b630

... told them... what, exactly? Because it'd have to be big for a whole congregation to agree to being burned alive. And we mean big.
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No. 612534 ID: 4f8eac

>"Do go on..."
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No. 612535 ID: 4813b9

>>612528
He told them they would be stuck in a hotel? wandering dark corridors as burnt and mangled apparitions/Mashed together into a giant Beast?
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No. 612536 ID: 9f37d6
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612536

They welcomed it.
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No. 612537 ID: 687279

>>612536
...why?
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No. 612538 ID: a2b630

Ohhhh, he's, uh, he's getting a bit intimidating. Don't bear your arms against him, but uh, maybe scoot back a bit. Or scoot Kim back, she's kinda close.

Ask him why they welcomed it and what sin was being paid for, and if he stills sees it all as god-sent good, THAT'S ONLY IF, tell him exactly what the hell is now wrong. There's a Hotel, now, above the altar, and it's been cursed, and Padre haunts it as a demonic wraith, and his fellow citizens haunt it as an amalgamated demonic mass monstrosity, and someone named Henry took up the title of Pilgrim and lured in folks to kill...
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No. 612539 ID: 5d2d74

How did they express that they were welcoming it?

(This is reminding me of Jonestown...)
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No. 612540 ID: ad627d

>>612536
What about you Lorenzo? Were you burnt as well?
How did you come to be sealed here?
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No. 612542 ID: 3009b4

Ask Kim what she thinks of this. Since she was touched and numbed I'm a bit... wary.
>>
No. 612545 ID: 4258b5

>>612536
And what good did it bring Lorenzo?

None.
>>
No. 612546 ID: 810ec3

...did that gnash on his head just get deeper?
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No. 612547 ID: 86e91d

Ask him about his role, and if he ever got his blessing. Also, why???
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No. 612549 ID: a33bb5

What had happened to make them welcome something like that?
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No. 612551 ID: 9f37d6
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612551

Pablo and Kim watch the old pilgrim speak with trepidation. He seems to pay them little attention.

Nan asks what sin could have warranted this. How God could have sent such a demand to the Padre.

"That's why they welcomed it. They knew what it meant.

It wasn't about paying for sins.
It wasn't about God, or even the Devil.

It was about something else."
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No. 612554 ID: 9f37d6
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612554

"It was about this."
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No. 612555 ID: 330ce5

The hotel is so powerful that it demands blood!
That doesn't add up, what is this place to him?
>>
No. 612557 ID: 86e91d

pls elaborate Lorenzo
>>
No. 612558 ID: 4f8eac

>"What does this hotel mean to you, Lorenzo?"
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No. 612559 ID: ad627d

>>612554
What is it?
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No. 612561 ID: a2b630

Oh, god. The gigantic tentacle-horned head engraving looks like it has eyes now. We're in trouble. This just took a turn down bad memory lane.
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No. 612565 ID: 0c02b4

"This altar? These symbols? What exactly could have compelled hundreds of people to let themselves burn alive?"
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No. 612571 ID: 9f37d6
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612571

Nan asks what it is.

For a long moment, Lorenzo just tries to breathe. Roughly, unevenly.

He asks if Nan knows of the Anasazi.

They were an ancient people who lived not far from here. They were brilliant for their time. Their cities of stone were incredible, far advanced. They had many churches.
And then something happened.

Almost overnight, the Anasazi were decimated, and scholars can't say by what. They did not vanish, but their decline was rapid.
Those that survived moved on. They re-settled further away. Many savages may once have been Anasazi. Even the natives of Father Velasco's congregation, who called themselves Hopi.

They must have had a name for it.
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No. 612573 ID: 81b860

if i remember correctly, isnt nan an anasazi?
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No. 612576 ID: a2b630

The Lightbringer seems like the only one to fit any mass-extinction monstrosities, which explains Nan's anger toward him in that colored flashback.

But if this is into Native territory, Christian solutions and biblical references, while cool, won't avail us here. Shit.
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No. 612577 ID: 238e35

>>612573

>>>/questarch/475421
>"You are not Anasazi."

Nope.
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No. 612578 ID: cf1ec2

I mean, it probably won't kill us to namedrop Lightbringer just to see if it rings any bells.

In addition, ask if that sacrifice worked. I'm going to guess not considering people are still dying. Damnit Lorenzo why couldn't this have been a happy reunion?
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No. 612579 ID: 86e91d

So, how does that involve you and the congregation
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No. 612580 ID: 9f37d6
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612580

It came from beyond the sea.
And with it came many heralds.

Lorenzo says he didn't know it, but by the time he reached the mission, Father Velasco already felt it. He was the first.
He searched desperately for answers.
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No. 612582 ID: 81b860

>>612578
we already did.

ok so im guessing that the colored flashback happened after nan escaped the sacrifice.
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No. 612583 ID: 9f37d6
File 141878337727.gif - (15.69KB , 701x683 , 795.gif )
612583

And then, one day, he found this place.
Buried beneath the Mission.
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No. 612585 ID: 4f8eac

Sure looks like our Padre.
So he started making sacrifices to this thing that came from across the sea. This beast that came with the thunder.
>>
No. 612586 ID: 687279

>>612583
So uh, is this the thing from Metal Glen, then?
>>
No. 612587 ID: 86e91d

Go on
>>
No. 612588 ID: 901cf2

>>612554
... is that a duck with a halo?
>>
No. 612589 ID: 86e91d

Wait, didn't the Padre build that thing instead of find it?
>>
No. 612590 ID: 4f8eac

(shhhh let him finish)
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No. 612595 ID: 9f37d6
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612595

And so Father Velasco sought guidance from the very people he had once called "vermin".

He sought out the Hopi wise men, the savage shamans, and the natives of his congregation, who might know more.
They came to this place. They told him the stories.

And he knew that this had happened before.
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No. 612597 ID: 4f8eac

It happened before... at a lighthouse? With the lightbringer?
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No. 612598 ID: 86e91d

But why?
(Father Velazco is always seen offscreen, huh)
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No. 612600 ID: 9f37d6
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612600

So you see, Father Velasco is a good man.

Flawed, perhaps, as we all are.
But good.

It took great conviction to perform the ritual.
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No. 612601 ID: 584645

>>612597
Pretty sure it happened with the Anasazi, when their cities deteriorated.
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No. 612602 ID: 687279

>>612600
Um, okay, but what is he doing now? Look at what he did to Kim, without her consent.
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No. 612603 ID: 95a470

so what happened when he did that?
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No. 612604 ID: 584645

So the ritual to this...thing, involved sacrifice? What about re altar? Was it underneath the mission by coincidence? Was it a coincidence that this place was affected? Lorenzo probably doesn't have all the answers to these questions, but it's intriguing.
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No. 612605 ID: 4f8eac

>"...Did we see you at the chapel?"
>>
No. 612606 ID: ad627d

>>612600
What is the ritual?
What is the name of the thing that came beyond the sea?
>>
No. 612607 ID: 4f8eac

>"And the flowerpot... has it become immortal, too? How long has that been here?"
>>
No. 612608 ID: 584645

>>612602
Mention this! Lorenzo doesn't know. And how did Velasco know what to do? Did the wise men suggest this? What were their sins? How did everyone go along with it?
>>
No. 612609 ID: 4f8eac

>Actually, yes, recount what the Padre just did to Kim.
>>
No. 612611 ID: 584645

Uh, guys? Stay alert, wasn't the Padre right behind us? Or can he not cross the cross? Heh
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No. 612612 ID: ad627d

>>612611
It's possible that he does not wish to interfere with the ritual.
>>
No. 612613 ID: 86e91d

I think we should ask Lorenzo what does he wants to do NOW
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No. 612614 ID: d3be40

>>612600
Oh, ha ha ha.

Kim, please show Lorenzo your burnt eye.
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No. 612617 ID: cb071d

If it wasn't about repenting or god or the devil then what WAS it for, why did so many people need to die

And why is lorenzo being kept here? Does he want to be here?
>>
No. 612624 ID: fe6f71

... Does this mean we left Anderson to die for nothing?
>>
No. 612625 ID: fe6f71

Also ask about the immortal flower pot by the entrance of the hotel.
>>
No. 612628 ID: 0c02b4

"But if Velasco's a good man, then what in the halls is it that looks like him? What happened to Kim's face was his doing, and she definitely didn't ask for that."
>>
No. 612630 ID: 0c02b4

"--But, please continue first, tell us about this ritual. Why he had to do this."
>>
No. 612637 ID: 0ebd86

>>612625
Yeah I wanna know about that thing. Why does it never stay dead?
>>
No. 612650 ID: 816466

Ask him exactly how long hes been inside that stone. Have Kim show him her face, tell lorenzo the Father might have changed as time went on.
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No. 612690 ID: d8a078

>>612600
For what end?
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No. 612757 ID: 2073cc

Like, how was it secured here?
How long was it contained?
Is the hotel a way of protecting this thing from escaping?
And despite being legit questions, is my shoutout more obvious than a flowerpot to the face?
>>
No. 612797 ID: fbd8d6

what was your part in this, lorenzo? how did you survive, and what't the significance of the altar from which we just released you?
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No. 612822 ID: 9f37d6
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612822

Nan indicates Kim and the injury she sustained. She says that the Padre does not appear to still be the good man he once knew.

Lorenzo shakes his head.

"That thing out there is not Francis Velasco.
It is something else, wearing his body."
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No. 612823 ID: 687279

...I suppose we should kill it, then. Can it be killed?
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No. 612825 ID: fe6f71

Ask him if he knows any of it's weaknesses. And you might want to hurry up. Anderson can only hold it off so long.

And next time you see the potted plant, crash it through someone's head. Preferably the Padre's.
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No. 612826 ID: 9f37d6

Seriously shut up about the potted plant

I thought you guys would be keen enough to pick up on the fact that "hey my suggestion was ignored the last dozen times, maybe I should stop suggesting it"
I don't know if you guys thought maybe I just didn't see it and that's why it wasn't used but I assure you that is not the reason
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No. 612827 ID: d3be40

Or you could be the real liar, who's using Lorenzo's face to deceive Nan.

Either way, we're in agreement: Padre is an enemy.

Nan, look around for stuff to collect while Pablo listens to the rest of Lorenzo's story. Kim, sit down and look around at the room, or take a short rest if you're feeling sick or tired.

If anyone finds a bullet, say so. Also, you may want to look for that rat...
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No. 612828 ID: 4aba40

I think maybe we should consider that Lorenzo is lying to us. Maybe I'm crazy, but when there's a dude in a black cloak sitting in a big chair, he's usually evil.

Ask him why The Padre has kept him alive.
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No. 612829 ID: 4f8eac

>"So what do we do about him?"
>>
No. 612832 ID: 4f8eac

>"Also, I thought you knew little about what went on outside. What do you know about -that- Padre?"
>>
No. 612833 ID: c6ec0b

Than ask what it is! No need for dramatic suspense when you've been trapped here for centuries.
>>
No. 612834 ID: fe6f71

Ask him why he's still alive and trapped down here. And if he knows how to end all of this madness.
>>
No. 612836 ID: cada3f

ask him if the silhouette on the back wall is the same thing we saw in the terracotta courtyard when henry was chasing us
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No. 612846 ID: 9f37d6
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612846

Nan asks if it can be killed.

Lorenzo says he hopes so. It's their only chance now, at stopping this.

That was the soul of the sacrifice.
The ritual required one man to commit the others to the fire. The one to perform the sacrifice. This was the role Father Velasco was to play.
They called this man the Lightbringer.
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No. 612847 ID: 687279

>>612846
Okay, hang on, the ritual was supposed to kill the dark thing? But it failed? Or did it work but it just came back?

...wait, I think I've got it. The Lightbringer in Nan's vision was an earlier one, one that performed the ritual, and past-Nan had to kill him to complete the ritual. To complete the ritual here, we're supposed to kill the Lightbringer again, who is The Padre. I think the ritual forces the dark thing to possess the body of the Lightbringer, and then an outsider has to kill the body.

Why is Lorenzo still alive though?
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No. 612848 ID: 92f43f

>>612847
More like "contain", if, as said before, this all happened before. The problem is, the Padre isn't the only thing still out there; there's the giant abomination in the courtyard, though it might have been a vision of this supernatural evil presence.

But most importantly, why is Lorenzo still alive? You guys are right, it does sound fishy. The Padre's role is somewhat clear now, but him? I don't think he's evil or anything, just to clarify.
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No. 612849 ID: ad627d

>>612846
Okay, so that vision was of another Lightbringer.
We have to kill the Padre.
But what did the Lightbringer in our vision mean by lighting the final spark?
>>
No. 612851 ID: 687279

...ah, another thing occurs to me. The necklace will protect Nan until the time is right. The Padre was repelled by it, so the time was not yet right.
>>
No. 612854 ID: ad627d

Do we still have the necklace with the five-pointed symbol on it?
If so that's the one we need to wear.
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No. 612862 ID: fbd8d6

lorenzo's still alive for the same reason anderson was despite being from 1912 - time means nothing here.

the real question is why was lorenzo locked up like that?
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No. 612873 ID: 901cf2

Uhhhhhokay, I know this is a long shot, but... is there any way Lorenzo can help us actually kill the Lightbringer?

Preferably in a way that does not simply involve prayer.
Unless he really thinks that would help in an immediately tangible way.
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No. 612881 ID: 1fbb52

>>612827
We are not able to directly control Pablo and Kim, you know that right? We've only ever been able to control Nan.
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No. 612884 ID: 4bd44a

I get the feeling the Lightbringer in our vision was the responsible for the disappearance of the Anasazi.

Ask Lorenzo why he's at the altar. Also ask him if he knows anything about the Beast.
>>
No. 612885 ID: 86e91d

What went wrong, then?
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No. 612888 ID: d3be40

Don't give in to ritual sacrifice, Nan. You've come too far to become Henry.

Ask about the other paintings. Maybe each of them represents a survivor or enemy? If so, there might be a way to perform the ritual without sacrificing a survivor.
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No. 612904 ID: 5d2d74

You say this was the role Father Velasco was to play. Was it him who actually did, or someone else?
>>
No. 612905 ID: 5b42f7

What's your role then, Lorenzo?
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No. 612961 ID: 9f37d6
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612961

Nan asks why Lorenzo was spared from the mass sacrifice. What role did he play?

He sighs, gesturing weakly to the wall.
He says they called him the Stranger.

The ritual needed someone who was not Anasazi.
An outsider. Who came from far away. Not a part of the group to be sacrificed. No ties to the people there.

That was me.
>>
No. 612963 ID: 687279

>>612961
What purpose does the Stranger have in the ritual? To kill the Lightbringer, I'm guessing? Did he not succeed?
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No. 612965 ID: a2b630

Waaait wait, wait. Didn't the Lightbringer call Nan the Stranger at one point, too? Could someone find that point back in the archives? Or was I mistaken?

Can there be more than one? What's their role?
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No. 612966 ID: 4f8eac

...And what was the role of the Stranger?
>>
No. 612967 ID: 687279

>>612965
Nan was the Stranger in a past life.
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No. 612969 ID: bb78f2

Do you know about the guy with the weird horns?
Almost looks like you, but with an X scar on his forehead.

People keep calling us not Anasazi, so do they need two Strangers or what?
And Sister Maggie was also a Stranger, but we convinced her to leave to care for her sick mother. She got out alive, right?
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No. 612978 ID: d3be40

Nan, keep asking about the others in the picture. Kim, are you still all right, or is the infection spreading?

Pablo, I hope you're taking notes. This could be the best inspiration you'll ever get.

Nan, be direct. After Lorenzo explains everything, tell him to screw the ritual sacrifice. Something is getting past the seals. You don't want to be a hero, you just want to go home. You want this thing dead and buried so that everyone can just go back to their happy little lives, because as far as you are concerned, this hotel has taken too much; the only thing you would sacrifice to this hotel is a @#$%ing bullet, and you insist that you desire to force-feed that bullet into whatever unholy monster threatens the end of civilization.

Keep pressuring Lorenzo. The more you know about the ritual, the more options you have.
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No. 612980 ID: 9f37d6
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612980

That day, Father Velasco told them what had to be done.

Most people would turn on him, accuse blasphemy against God, even call for hanging, with his sympathies for the savage pagan religion.
But he spoke with conviction, and he saw their faces. They had all felt it. They knew it was coming.
They knew he was right.
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No. 612981 ID: 1fbb52

>>612978
Slow down there cowboy, we don't need to pressure Lorenzo. He seems perfectly content to tell us everything about it. At least until he just completely disintegrates into dust and rot.
And again, we can not give orders directly to Kim and Pablo. Nan would have to tell them to do these things, and telling Pablo to jot this shit down so he can paint about it later would seem pretty damn inappropriate to the situation.
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No. 612982 ID: 9f37d6
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612982

There were no tears. There was no time to weep.

They closed the doors, and he set the fire.
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No. 612983 ID: 9f37d6
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612983

And he watched as they burned.

He wishes he could say God took mercy on them. That he eased their pain.
But they suffered.

And he watched.
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No. 612984 ID: 687279

>>612983
I think maybe Lorenzo could use some comforting here.
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No. 612987 ID: 86e91d

What did you do to end up locked like this?
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No. 612988 ID: 4f8eac

Poor Lorenzo :'-(((((

>"So did the ritual work? Were the sacrifices worth it?"
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No. 612990 ID: a2b630

... maybe now's a good time for the aforementioned hug we tried to bring up before?
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No. 612991 ID: 86e91d

>>612990
I'm pretty sure that would break his spine, just look at him
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No. 612993 ID: 1fbb52

>>612991
Seriously: DO NOT TOUCH HIM. Not unless he requests it or something, because he looks as frail as a leaf in autumn right now.
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No. 612994 ID: eda892

THE FEELS T__________T
:'-<
...Ok, let him continue...Y^Y
and comfort him or something T^T
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No. 612995 ID: bb78f2

Does he know why Father Velasco thought this HAD to happen? Why he contributed to this thing? Lorenzo says he felt something, but I don't know why he felt he had to do go through with it all. What did Velasco or the Hopi get out of this? Why DID they welcome this sacrifice, why did they welcome their roles?

Was it because he was so cold?
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No. 612996 ID: 1fbb52

>>612995
Because they had felt it too. Maybe not the bitter freezing cold, but they could tell something was off, and in their minds, for some reason, this was the right thing to do.
It probably was, honestly. The question is: how, and why?
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No. 612998 ID: ad627d

>>612983
Are we to share your fate Lorenzo?
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No. 613007 ID: 6ccc9a

Geeze..
Uhm yeah keep listening but definitely don't touch him. He's incredibly fragile though. Ask him why exactly he was sealed down there and what they all need to do next. They can't just stick around there.
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No. 613010 ID: 4aba40

Why is the hotel wonked out of control then? What does this sacrifice have to do with it?
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No. 613011 ID: 0c02b4

"So... then what happened? I can guess you didn't just walk away after that."
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No. 613026 ID: 0c02b4

Also important! When Lorenzo is done explaining, explain what you know about Henry/Pilgrim and ask why he needed the amulet.
You know this amulet is important and that it keeps finding its way back to you, but you don't know why.
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No. 613051 ID: bb31eb

>>612980
>>612982
>>612983
How do we know he didn't cast a horrible spell upon the people of the congregation? What if all of this was the result of a madman who thirsted for power, in the end getting more than what he bargained for?
I know of no speech that would cause me to throw my life into the fire, especially if the man was preaching of such a (seemingly) satanic ritual. Why did Lorenzo believe that this was the way it must be done? Why did the ENTIRE CONGREGATION of CHRISTIANS believe they THEY must SACRIFICE THEMSELVES for A DEMON?

I'm just rather suspicious of all this "it had to be done" bull. That's the same attitude that Henry had, and we KNOW how he turned out.
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No. 613052 ID: 81b860

ask him about what happened to nan.
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No. 613054 ID: 81b860

>>613052
or should i say 'nancy'?
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No. 613061 ID: bb31eb

>>608012
I know this is too late, but I really wish we had said this.
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No. 613073 ID: d3be40

Check up on Kim, make sure she hasn't turned or something. Give her a hug but be ready if she turns it into a bear hug.
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No. 613085 ID: 3009b4

"The ritual needed someone who was not Anasazi.
An outsider. Who came from far away. Not a part of the group to be sacrificed. No ties to the people there.

That was me."

And now it is NAN. Now it makes sense. Henry was partially correct -- Nan is special because she is *not special* as in *not one of the group*. However, I think the hotel DID send for Nan... or was waiting for her. I wonder if perhaps Lorenzo is waiting for her to take his place. (That is the case in "Don't Starve"). Perhaps we should ask that.
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No. 613095 ID: 9f37d6
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613095

It wasn't over. The souls gave power to the flames, and the thing was drawn to them.
And to Father Velasco.
Some fragment of it would be drawn into him.

So the Padre was prepared upon his altar, and as ash filled the chapel, they waited for the first sign of its presence.
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No. 613097 ID: 9f37d6
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613097

And at that moment, when it arrives with the rush of a storm

the Stranger must kill the Lightbringer.
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No. 613100 ID: 687279

Let me guess. You couldn't kill him.
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No. 613107 ID: befdf8

Oh God!!!
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No. 613123 ID: 00370b

so that's the reason for the Padre's burlap sack...
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No. 613128 ID: a7bf17

Well I'll be damned, that explains a bit.
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No. 613136 ID: 0ce41b

>>613100
Or perhaps he just didn't do a good enough job. Remember that the lightbringer told us to be thorough when killing him, this could have been information that Lorenzo didn't have. If he brought the hammer down with enough force to kill a man but not enough to destroy his head perhaps the thing could still take over.
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No. 613139 ID: 21a61c

Ah. I see.

Flip out. Kill everything thoroughly.

Or, alternative route, welcome the darkness into you (if it was indeed you that burned down the night club; maybe sacrifice Kim and Pablo just to be sure) and be properly killed by Lorenzo.
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No. 613143 ID: 2a4a96

So seeing how Lornezo is too weak to kill the Padre, Nan justs need to get the Beast and the Padre in the same room and kill him... Somehow
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No. 613145 ID: fbd8d6

but lorenzo this has all happened before. i have seen it. is this just a cycle doomed to repeat or can we end it once and for all?
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No. 613156 ID: 5b42f7

So what went wrong?
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No. 613158 ID: d3be40

Let me guess: Lorenzo wasn't thorough, so the thing inside Padre was able to regenerate.

Ask if your goal is to kill whatever is inside Padre by performing overkill. If so, that's acceptable - Nan is no longer innocent, she can kill a psycho. (Kim already gave Padre a second chance and he didn't take it. Self-defense, right?)
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No. 613160 ID: a2b630

He couldn't do it, could he?
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No. 613167 ID: 86e91d

and then?
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No. 613175 ID: 00fd2f

So this suggests when we had a vision-dialogue with the Lightbringer, we were seeing it through Lorenzo's eyes.

He told us we were not Anasazi and that's why we're perfect for it. He gave us the pendant to protect us until the time is right. He told us to be thorough.

Yeah, we were Lorenzo in that flashback. Wearing his hood, no less.

Show him the pendant and ask if he has/had one with him. Maybe it's his.
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No. 613181 ID: ad627d

>>613175
No, that Lightbringer was not Father Valesco. Remember when we called him that and he looked at us with incredible annoyance.
Lorenzo was a good man, it's very likely that he could not bring himself to kill Father Valesco after he performed the ritual.
That would explain why this place turned into a horrible time-distorted murder factory. The ritual wasn't completed, it bound The Thing to the location, but by not killing Valesco, now an avatar of an eldritch horror, allowed it to roam these grounds and survive off of the souls it trapped here.

Lorenzo, do we have to kill that thing? Do we both need to do it? Two Strangers against one Lightbringer could possibly turn the tides.
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No. 613184 ID: 9f37d6
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613184

He waited for a sign, to take this man's life.

But with all this pain and death, the awful possibility lingered.
It's as you said yourself, Nan: How could this be God's plan?

What if it was only madness?
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No. 613185 ID: 9f37d6
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613185

"And then

God forgive me

I saw it."
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No. 613186 ID: 9f37d6
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613186

And for a moment, he thought back to that warm summer day in June.
The world was simple. Beautiful.

How he wished it could have lasted.
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No. 613188 ID: 9f37d6
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613188

And in that moment

he hesitated.
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No. 613189 ID: 901cf2

Well, I mean, if you think about it, that's a lot to ask a guy.
"I'm gonna burn everyone alive here at the church and when I turn into a shoggoth I want you to smash my head with a hammer."
Kindof puts a lot of pressure on someone.
Besides, I'm pretty sure Lorenzo has paid for that hesitancy, like, ten thousand fold.
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No. 613190 ID: 4f8eac

>"So the thing entered Father Velasco... How is it sealed here?"
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No. 613191 ID: bc6cf7

I think we're missing something important here.

Did Lorenzo see Nan in the chapel after it got lit on fire? She was there when father velasco summoned everybody for mass.
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No. 613192 ID: ca118c

So we should have killed the Lightbringer/Padre when we had the opportunity a few minutes ago?

But, considering that in the fight we had against him in the burning place, he may have become inmune to phisical damage
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No. 613193 ID: 2aaa32

>>613192
It could have happened to anyone Lornzo. But now we need to finish it.
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No. 613194 ID: 687279

>>613188
What happened next?
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No. 613200 ID: 86e91d

He couldn't finish the job, did he?
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No. 613201 ID: 1071f4

>>613188
Lorenzo you fool! you had one job!
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No. 613209 ID: 2aaa32

>>613192
If the hammer Lorenzo is holding is any indication, it would seem we need a special weapon to kill the Lightbringer.
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No. 613212 ID: 8525e3

>>613194
And then he was stuffed into the altar for a hundred years. Lorenzo Quest got the BAD END.
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No. 613226 ID: 9f37d6
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613226

"Do you know what the worst part was, in my mind?

When it's all over
it says the Stranger is free to go."
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No. 613227 ID: 9f37d6
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613227

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No. 613228 ID: 9f37d6
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613228

"But it wasn't over."
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No. 613230 ID: 687279

>>613228
...you weren't thorough.
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No. 613231 ID: 9db9c3

Every single thing about this screams set up, i would not bat a eye if this ritual was planted in the minds of the people by the very beast it claims to stop, all to provide it with a cooked meal, discarded souls marinated in agony and a nice fresh body to inhabit.

Break this cycle.
Do not trusty the rite.
Find a third way.
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No. 613236 ID: d3be40

>>613231
I'm seconding your motion.

Although, braining this psychopath in the face (with the intent of saving others) with a sledgehammer is REALLY enticing. Why not do both?
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No. 613237 ID: 3009b4

>Every single thing about this screams set up

Especially since it appears that it's likely our remaining survivors are probably NOT counted as "strangers".

Most likely Nan is the new Stranger and is required to kill the Lightbringer.

Two possibilities. One is that the Hotel and the Padre-creature work together to PREVENT the Lightbringer's death. Thus it wanted Henry to be deluded into thinking that sacrificing people would be the answer and that killing Nan was his ticket out -- when in actuality, it just wants to make sure that the Stranger never lives to complete the task.

The other is that the Padre-creature DOES want the ritual to be completed and the Hotel is working AGAINST it, thus by killing Nan before she kills the Lightbringer, the Hotel wins.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer for Lucifer meaning "The Morining Star", the name of Satan before his fall.
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No. 613243 ID: 584645

>>613237
So there's a chance Velasco might still be in there somewhere? Although I don't think ringing him back is an option at this point...

Maybe the Thunderous Thing set this whole thing up, but Velasco did get his guidance from the Hopi... Maybe this is some sort of revenge? But they'd be affected by a crazy monster running around bringing darkness and general horror too, wouldn't they?

In any case, smashing the Padre-Lightbringer still looks mighty appealing, even if it doesn't work.
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No. 613249 ID: 86e91d

So you should finish the job, right?
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No. 613253 ID: e3727d

I can see a boss fight in the future.

yes!!!
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No. 613256 ID: 0c02b4

The possible truths and outcomes are multiplying the more we add the variables, so let's focus on what we do know.
Lorenzo's eyewitness/earwitness accounts.
This hotel, previously a colonial mission, has some level of self-awareness and doesn't let anyone/anything leave.
The hostiles only travel in the absence of light.
Where light is shined into the dark, whoever brought the light forth is made to relive memories. The memories could be that of themselves, another hostage's, anyone that died here, or (based on the boyfriend-Henry flash) they could be fake memories.
Memories are all we have left to confirm our lives before entering the hotel, aside from inventories which are also subject to manipulation.
The Lightbringer gave Lorenzo this amulet, which Henry said was involved in sacrifices at the altar; and we still don't know its role. Only that it's the same symbol that represents the Lightbringer.
(Could be relevant: colonial missions were driven by the romanticization of cultural conquest... in this case, conquest over the only people who had any information about the Lightbringer.)
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No. 613267 ID: 9e889c

A important thing to remember about all the info we have thus far, it might be wrong.
Ancients wise men could be just as dumb as modern ones, old wisdom is no more important then new.
smoking used to be a healthy activity for pregnant women, and sacrificing children used to keep the sun moving, its time to stop this cycle, stop feeding the curse and break the lightbringer.

Burn the hotel.
Burn it to the ground and break the alter.
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No. 613273 ID: 9f37d6
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613273

"If I had killed him, it would have had nowhere to hide from the light, lured out by flames stoked of sacrifice. It would have been destroyed, or banished, or warded off.
But I failed, and it bloomed in the darkness.

I knew I was too late. It had already seized him when I struck. Again and again I let the hammer fall, but it would not be killed.

I had little time until it broke free of the chains. So I acted quickly, and bound some piece of its power within myself.
And then I fled here, to seal myself away.

This chamber is hallowed ground. We're safe here, but for how long I cannot say."
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No. 613274 ID: 9f37d6
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613274

"So now it is trapped here, as I am -- yearning to escape, in this placeless place, in a time outside time.

It reaches out, beyond its cage, grabbing at poor souls that pass in the world beyond. And it grows stronger. Soon it will no longer need me. It will be strong enough to escape and visit this horror on all mankind.

This is my fault.
All of this.
It's because of that warm day in June.
It's because of me."
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No. 613275 ID: d3be40

"You were being a normal person. Do you think that any other good man of the cloth would not hesitate in your position?"
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No. 613277 ID: 86e91d

Are you implying that this thing can be killed if we.. kill you?
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No. 613279 ID: 687279

>>613274
...If this place is outside time, can't Nan just go back to her life as a nun and intervene at that critical moment, killing the Padre when the time was still right?
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No. 613280 ID: bb78f2

Hey, dude, man, no. No.
It's not your fault.
This shit is fucked up man. Really fucked up.
Everything you did was a natural, normal reaction.
If the Padre and the congregation didn't find this whole sacrifice necessary IN the first place, we wouldn't have had to deal with this mess.

Man, fuck blaming anyone for this mess. Let's just solve the problem. Come on, if we stick our heads together, we can all come up with a solution.
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No. 613281 ID: 4f8eac

>"We can kill him Lorenzo. But we'll need your help; you know more about this than the rest of us.
>How do we use the light to fight this thing?"
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No. 613286 ID: b2a1fb

Not to sound rude but
We already went over this kind of song and dance before with Pablo. Feeling sorry about yourself is not going to fix this situation; there will be time lament later (hopefully). If you to stop this, Lorenzo, we need answers and we need them fast.

Is "the Thing" already here? What can we do about Father Velasco now? Can we do anything at all?
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No. 613292 ID: 901cf2

Hug Lorenzo.

Take Lorenzo's hand and tell him it's going to be okay. Even if it's a lie. Even if we don't actually know what the fuck we're doing. Just tell that poor man that it's going to be okay and we're going to fix this.

Then ask him how to fix this.
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No. 613296 ID: a2b630

... does this mean we have to kill Lorenzo too, since he bound a piece of it to him?
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No. 613306 ID: ca118c

>>613296
Probably not, because if we kill him, the part that is bound in him may return to the beast.

Ask Lorenzo if he knows a way to finish off the lightbringer
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No. 613360 ID: 9d330d

>>613273
>"bound some piece of its power within myself"
Ask exactly what that implies
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No. 613400 ID: cb071d

can you ask him if he knows anything about the thing that comes with the storm?
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No. 613423 ID: fbd8d6

"Lorenzo, you did what anyone would do. don't beat yourself up about it. if you really want to redeem yourself though, we're trying to kill this thing. we could use some help"

[offer Lorenzo your hand to help him up]
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No. 613429 ID: 1fbb52

>>613400
Yes, does it come packaged with flooding and tornadoes, or do we have to pay extra for that?
But for real ask him if he knows anything else about the nasty ghoul.
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No. 613436 ID: f1beae

>>613423
Did you NOT hear the bit about how a part of "it" has ENTERED LORENZO and WANTS TO ESCAPE? Lets either murder Lorenzo or leave him be.
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No. 613443 ID: 223c09

Yeah, I'm afraid, Lorenzo's not gonna walk out of here.
But what can we possibly do? We don't have the 466 people needed to repeat the ritual and make that thing mortal again.
I'd suggest burning everything to the ground, but I think I remember the Padre walking straight through a wall of flame unimpeded.
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No. 613446 ID: 65a11e

>>613274

Ask him if that warm June day was one that we saw him in.

And tell him that Henry fellow we mentioned was one of the reasons the hotel has gotten so powerful lately. I feel he should know it's less the hotel's power -at the moment- and more because of one crazy guy.
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No. 613457 ID: eda892

;_; Tell him:

"It wasn't your fault, Lorenzo.
I was the one who planted the first seed of hesitance in your mind
I was the one who first said to you "Go home, it's not going to end well"
I was the one who was repeatedly telling you 'this is madness" and "you die if you stay here"
I just wanted to save you
But looks like I just made things worse
Who knows, maybe it was the monster beyond the sea who made me mental time travel in the first place
Because it KNEW what would happen and HOW it will end
It KNEW that when I try to PREVENT everything I DOOM everyone
Maybe we should never meet that warm day in June
I am sorry, Lorenzo
It isn't your fault
It's my fault


But I don't have time to feel self-pity now
I am going to fix everything
I don't let THIS THING have anymore innocent sacrifices"

...I am sorry if there are any grammar errors or something u-u' English is not my native language.
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No. 613492 ID: f488b2

>>613457
Uhm, no. THis is stupid. It's not Nan's fault either. It's Cthulhu's. Plain and simple.

Let's just get this done, so the world doesn't end. Blame is obviously and squarely the monster's.
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No. 613545 ID: f1beae

Wait, guys. We're forgetting something.

We have a very distinct advantage that no Padre or Beast or Asshole McShadowdemon has,
and that's time travel.
if Lorenzo recognized us, that must mean that we can influence the past in our visions. Granted, we don't have the flashlight at the moment (At least, last I checked) but maybe any kind of light works? If we could fashion together a torch and shine it on Lorenzo or the Padre, we could go back in time and, if we're lucky, assist Lorenzo in murdering the hell out of the Padre. Then, hopefully, the Padre would just kind of cease to exist. Also, in doing this, we wouldn't need to gather all the required resources (and sacrifices) to do a second ritual. I think time travel is our best bet right now.
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No. 613557 ID: 9a1fd5

I highly doubt we can actually change anything in the past. Everything we've seen so far is more akin to a Stable Time Loop. I don't disagree at all that we should try to sneak things into causality if we can, but attempting to change known details isn't likely to work at all. Could probably even backfire on us.
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No. 613558 ID: 1fbb52

>>613557
Yes, it could be the old conundrum of 'paradox space', where any time travel that occurs was destined to happen, and the timeline cannot truly be altered; while you can travel through time, time is already pre-adjusted so that the changes you make have already occurred in the future you come from.
Don't think about it too hard, it's bullshit but it works.
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No. 613567 ID: 9a1fd5

So in that light we should remember our medium. This is a Quest, and time travel is really hard to work with when running a Quest. Any attempts we make towards activating Time Travel will probably fail. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try if the opportunity arises, but I'm not sure we want to be shot down if we try to force it.

Honestly we don't even know if this is really Time Travel at all. Could just be the Hotel acting out the past. With the ritual's lack of clarity in how it interacts with everything, we can't know for sure.
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No. 613640 ID: 4eb4ab

We can be judged latter, we just need to finish this job. After all He has our help now, and somehow we were with him since the beginning of this insanity. Is there any time for us to think about why we are recognized as our personality during the visions, yet we remember coming here as a modern repairwoman? Ignoring that, is there a next step? Surely we cannot arrange for another 466 people to die to kill this thing, the hotel won't allow a critical mass like that to form again without a fight, there's got to be a better way.
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No. 613880 ID: 2073cc

Ask if he can look at Kim, examine if she's okay or looking susceptible to corruption by the Padre's burn?
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No. 613903 ID: 388ccd

Nan, grasp Lorenzo's hand and assure that you will do what you can to save him from his fate.
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No. 613932 ID: 363897

Ask him what he means by "binding some piece of its power within himself", and how exactly the Thing needs him, and why it is getting stronger.
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No. 614674 ID: 388ccd

>>613274
PUNCH LORENZO ACROSS THE FACE. ONLY MILK-DRINKERS LAMENT THE PAST. GRAB THESE TWO PANSIES AND BREAK THE FUCK OUT OF THIS GOD-FOR-FUCKING-SAKEN SHITHOLE.
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No. 614712 ID: 0c02b4

God help us all, Space Marine is back.
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No. 614728 ID: 52ee23

>>614674
I second this notion
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No. 614739 ID: 35de0f

Calm down with the weird /r/atheism-esque rants. Sure, it's possible that Cthulu is tricking people into doing the sacrifice, but we have no evidence of that. All evidence seems to point to the ritual being exactly as told, and Lorenzo just having been too slow to the draw. Obviously killing the beast permanently is ideal, but it holds godlike power, so binding it for however many more years may be our best option.

Nan, ask Lorenzo:

1.) How did you bind part of the creature to yourself?

2.) Do you have /any/ knowledge on the creature's weaknesses?

3.) Do you know why we seem to have the ability to absolve people of their past murders?
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No. 614740 ID: 534cc4

>>614674
Battle brother, it is just a thought but could it be you are jumping the gun so to speak?

Also yeah seriously though tell Lorenzo to get over it, the opportunity to atone is now, so we need to work quickly.
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No. 614831 ID: c6ec0b
614831

ALL HAIL THE EMPEROR!!!!
[oh God no SPACE MARINE is here...]

(The quest thread is for suggestions only.)
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No. 615275 ID: 7fde7e
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615275

Nan asks how they're supposed to kill the Padre.
"I... don't know. I'm sorry. If I knew I would have done it long ago. I do not have all the answers. But as long as the darkness clings to some part of Father Velasco, it is mortal within him.
No man will live forever until he dies."

If part of the thing's power is in him, doesn't that mean Velasco has to die, too?

"Yes."
He sighs, raggedly.

"I am no longer the outsider. I have become a part of this. And my chance to escape this nightmare alive died many years ago.
Once Velasco is dead, the fragment of this thing that I've kept trapped within me will be all that is left. Destroy me and you destroy its last tether.
But not before Velasco is dead. Otherwise that piece will be free to rejoin its whole, and the darkness will escape its prison here and seek the world beyond, where time still moves as it should."
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No. 615278 ID: 534cc4

Time to hunt a possessed preacher, get to it nan.
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No. 615282 ID: 7fde7e
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615282

Pablo asks what Nan had been meaning to:
When you say you took some part of him into yourself, what exactly do you mean?

Lorenzo turns to him for the first time.
"I don't know why. But it was the only thing I could think of.

John 6:53."
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No. 615283 ID: 7fde7e
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615283

"Truly I say unto you
unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood
you have no life in you."
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No. 615291 ID: dbe554

Oh joy he literally ate a piece of him and it's resting in his stomach..Really!?
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No. 615292 ID: 534cc4

Hahaha. Hilarious Lorenzo with those creepy biblical verses.

Lets ask him how to kill velasco and keep a short distance away, also I think I know who the light bringer is. It might be a fully possessed Lorenzo. (Horns grown due to possession.)
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No. 615293 ID: bb78f2

Okay, so, we get crackers and wine, and we wine and dine you.
Done deal.
The rats will help. They've been getting us food. Just get them to get us to the wine cellar and then get us some crackers.
Bam, problem fixed. Will shoot that shit RIGHT out of you.
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No. 615296 ID: db83ac

Well at least you didn't [[CENSORED]].

Yep.

Okay, if you can: smash BOTH their faces in at the same time.

With a toilet.

I'd ask if you could reason with the eldritch abomination, but Kim already tried that. So, does that mean it infected Kim as well, and you have to kill her? Worry about that later.

Plan: Make one huge @#$%ing light. If Pablo has the power to bring his paintings to life, that might work as a sacrifice!

Or Pablo could just reanimate the 466 silhouettes on the walls, have them swarm the Padre, and beat the eldritch abomination until it surrenders.

And THEN get the toilet. And Santiago.
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No. 615308 ID: 1fbb52

>>615296
Using the paintings for the sacrifice sounds like a pretty neat idea, but we have no indication that Pablo can actually bring them to life outside of a dream we had. Also they might not technically count as mortal.

I will keep hulking out on Velasco with a toilet in mind though.
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No. 615309 ID: 1fbb52

Also, he probably ate a chunk of his fucking head, but if he legit just bit into him and ripped out a shred of flesh, that's pretty badass.
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No. 615312 ID: ad627d

So.
Lorenzo...
Wanna fuck?
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No. 615315 ID: 2c81b9

is that why you've been sitting down, to hold it in???
ask lorenzo about the beast
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No. 615320 ID: 1f8505

>>615283

Jeez, way to make a passage on Communion creepy.
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No. 615323 ID: 82a1b7

WELL THEN.

So.

Anyone got any ideas on how to kill this thing?

Cuz I got nothin.
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No. 615332 ID: 86e91d

Spoopy. Does that mean if everyone ate Velazco alive, they would share a watered down curse?.
I really have no clue how to kill that thing.
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No. 615343 ID: 1fbb52

>>615315
Like a supernatural dump of nightmarish proportions.
Yeah I just wanted a reason to say "supernatural dump." I'm all for askin' him 'bout the Beast though.
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No. 615358 ID: 81b860

maybe he can tell us why the padre didnt attack pablo before?
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No. 615381 ID: 425707

Lorenzo seems to know much about what is happening.

Ask him about those "nuclear shadows", and the visions you see when you touch them. Also ask about what you saw when flashing your flashlight, after all, those were the times when you actually saw Lorenzo. How does he recognize you? How did he know your name?

And for the love of God, take peek at Kim. Is she alright?
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No. 615391 ID: fd893a

padre didn't attack pablo earlier because velasco is still in there and has some control. same reason he didn't attack us when he saw us hiding in the cabinet in his room earlier.

now we have to find a way to reach him in there because as lorenzo said, while the darkness that has him is immortal and invulnerable, the old priest himself is not.
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No. 615411 ID: a2b630

Let me guess. That's literally why Padre keeps the bag on his face.
He literally ate his face.
Jesus christ.

All matters aside, Anderson already dragged Padre into the elevator. Anderson's probably dead, Santiago's probably dead, and they don't know where Padre is, or how to find him/lure him out/defeat him/kill him.

We're sitting ducks.
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No. 615464 ID: 478ea4

>>615411
We saw the huge creepy teeth under the bag just now, though. I'm not sure how important it is wrt what body part was eaten.

But yeah, I'm nervous about Anderson and Santiago right now.

Ask about the Beast and the shadows.
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No. 615485 ID: 82a1b7

Hey, you know what? Kim's pretty smart when she's not being completely stupid. And Pablo has experience with wanting to kill himself. Let's ask them if they have any ideas for how to kill an eldritch monstrosity.
Between the three of us we're bound to come up with either the best idea or the worst idea, and that's one more idea than we have currently.
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No. 615573 ID: 6fb429

>>615312
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No. 615631 ID: a7bf17

Holy shit this next bit better tell us something because its getting really noticeable that nobody has any idea how to kill the Padre.
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No. 615768 ID: a73bd3

>>615631

Well in order for the padre to be summoned a mass murder/burning has to happen alongside a ritual and during this ritual there is a moment were a host contains the padre but is still mortal and has to be killed for the padre to be killed.
So we baiscly gotta replicate the events again which is not possible seeing as we are only a small group and the group may not appreciate the idea of dieing for this stupid idea.
Maybe we have to get parts of the padre in New hosts and kilk that host to kill that part of the padre.
This is all just speculation take this as you will
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No. 615929 ID: 2b8661

Ask Lorenzo about the cross pendant.

The Lightbringer gave the Stranger a pendant in Nan's vision, which suggested that is was supposed to be worn during the ritual.

It could be something she can use to weaken the padre.
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No. 615969 ID: a7bf17

>>615929
ooh this, the cross pendant hurt the padre and we didnt even stab him directly with it. Also ask what the symbol itself means.
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No. 615979 ID: fbd8d6

everyone shut the fuck up about recreating the ritual. have any of you even been paying attention? we're the outsider not the lightbringer. our role is to *kill* the lightbringer.

weaver's been dropping hints for a while that the padre is not completely posessed; he occasionally has moments of control. remember when we were hiding in the cabinet and he saw us? he let us escape.

>But as long as the darkness clings to some part of Father Velasco, it is mortal within him.

in the ritual the outsider's job is to kill the lightbringer after the darkness takes him but before it takes control. lorenzo hesitated during his one chance but thanks to his quick thinking he lightened the load on velasco, allowing him these occasional lucid moments. but in doing so he became part of the place and was no longer an outsider - he couldn't complete the ritual, but a new outsider still could.

that's Nan.

we don't have to recreate the ritual because IT HASN'T ENDED. if we sacrificed 466 more people, that would just make us a new lightbringer. we juct have to catch the padre in a lucid moment, and then not hesitate to kill him as we see the change.
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No. 616012 ID: a2b630

See? Now this guy is thinking smart.
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No. 616021 ID: 85a8d5

Nan: comfort Lorenzo warily, tell him he did what he had to do. Ask about the beast, what its role is in this whole debacle.

Ask about the cross pendant, what is its significance?

Then check on Kim, she was pretty badly hurt and we don't know exactly how Father Valesco's attack has affected her.
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No. 616376 ID: 410ab0

That mouse (or rat) seems to appear right before the Padre does. We need to catch that rat, but without killing it.

That mouse ran into the furnace, right before we saw Lorenzo. Lorenzo has a fragment of the Padre's power. If that rat is still in here that we can catch it now before it gets away. Maybe having Lorenzo touch it could cause something.
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No. 617007 ID: a5307b

Show Lorenzo the Cross Pendant and explain that the Padre reacted to it. Does he know what it is? Could it weaken the darkness enough to kill it?
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No. 617211 ID: 7199cb

>>615312
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No. 618281 ID: eda892

Next time we meet a rat, tell it to gather its rat friends and request them to devour father Velasco.
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No. 618989 ID: 2073cc

>>618385
SCARY SKELETONS. :D

Seriously, the train of thought now seems to be to get a light source, activate it, and kill the Padre cause the ritual has not ended. Let's start with the light source.

Check the furnace area for coal and a couple of stones. Once you find coal, use the stones as a flint, then viola, teleportation into the past. Hopefully, you can stay there long enough to meet the Padre, then SUBTLY kill him. Cause if he is dead, then the nightmare ideally ends. Right? Or am I missing something?
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No. 619277 ID: d4b622

...*Facepalm (It goes for me, and for my stupidity for not exploring this site enough... I´m sorry for the trouble.)

Well, Ask if Lorenzo knows anything about "Beast" and about why is the time acting weird in that place.
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No. 619633 ID: fbd8d6

nan, check your inventory. make sure you still *have* the amulet. if you do, show it to lorenzo and ask about it.

if not, remember how padre only attacks you when you don't have it and freak out at the gravity of the situation

>>618989: http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/300694.html#302162

i encourage everyone to go back and at least skim the story so far because we're repeating old mistakes. archives can be fond here: http://tgchan.org/wiki/NanQuest
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No. 619863 ID: 2073cc

>>619633
WHOA. Okay. I guess a light source would NOT work against the Padre. But, wait, I'm suggesting flint & coal to shine light as a way to teleport, not to attack him.

Yes, he reacts against the pendant oddly, like its his weakness. But I'm seeing the Padre as semi-invincible right now. I want to go back in the past when he's still mortal and possible to kill. Preferably in that sweet spot when Lorenzo...consumed him, and the Padre is just acclimating to his body.
But, as past travel knowledge seems loose and incomplete for the moment, I'd suggest at the quickest possibility, craft a flint and get some coal for the ability to create fire.

Useful as distraction, offense, defense, etc.
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No. 619896 ID: a7bf17

>>619863
wait up a minute, I think this is the best idea we have seen in a long time. Take a look at what we know. The padre took in the lightbringer in an attempt to kill it. An outsider has to kill the one who contains the lightbringer at the moment it happens, but Lorenzo, the outsider, failed his job. Now anyone remember the flashback where Nan was referred to as an "outsider"? Now take a look at the walls behind lorenzo. Touching that ashy substance has taken us back in time to make important decisions. So if it takes us back to the ritual, then we can use the cross pendant to kill the padre right as the ritual happens, maybe preventing a lot of this, or at least fixing it. Just remember what the lightbringer said "When you kill me, BE THOROUGH"
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No. 620051 ID: fbd8d6

don't listen to the voices telling you to start fires, nan. remember how we fought padre in the burning hotel lounge, how the fire didn't even faze him? fire is not our friend here.

>>619863
>>619896

i'm down with continuing this discussion, but we should move it to the discussion thread
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No. 620189 ID: 9df13e

>>620051

Agreed, "we" should glean more information from Lorenzo; if he is as clueless as "we" are then we should go with what has been tried and proven,the pendant. However "we" should not face off against the Padre unless we have SUFFICIENT proof that "we" can END that unholy husk. End game is probably near so we should minimize operating off of hunches if the crew is to succeed.
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No. 620401 ID: d657df

Check up Kim, what if she fainted... or worse?
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No. 620501 ID: f4c04f

Lead Lorenzo to bathroom before he shits himself.
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No. 620556 ID: f10ba6

The BEAST! The BEAST! Ask about the BEAST!
Anderson gave us the answer all along!

Chapter 4: The words of Anderson
Oh, he says, he knows the Pilgrim. And the Padre. And the Beast. Doesn't know much about them, but he's seen them. Knows they're not on the same side.

!"KNOWS THEY'RE NOT ON THE SAME SIDE."!

Santiago said that if irritated the beast will enter the hotel and to stay away from windows.

We need to either knock the padre through a window into the courtyard, or anger the beast and lead it to the padre.

MONSTER FIGHT CLIMAX!
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No. 620557 ID: 687279

>>620556
The Beast is dead, Anderson killed it.
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No. 620562 ID: f10ba6

No it isn't, it vanished when we shined a light on it, like has happened every time we do a time warp. They aren't gone forever or we could just clear the whole hotel with the flashlight.

Heck, are we even sure that WAS the beast? It was wounded by a single bullet, and the beast was described as immune to injury.

I forgot who it was, but someone said it was a giant pitch black thing like a shadow, which fits the thing we saw out the front door awfully well.

That may have just been a massive UNINVITED, who were said to die just as easily as you or me, and be masses of mutated flesh.

Perhaps what we saw outside with Santiago was just one of them, and the real beast is much bigger, and immune to our steely knives. You can't kill the beast after all.
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No. 621144 ID: 14ca0e

>>615275
Why is The Padre keeping him alive instead of just killing him and becoming whole again?
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No. 621200 ID: 86e91d

>>620556
Well, the Pilgrim and Padre weren't on the same side either. But yeah, might as well ask for the Beast.
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No. 621506 ID: a8fc76

There's more to this, Lorenzo's mistake could not have been the sole reason for the failure of this "ritual". Something or Someone, was missing or compromised.

Nan, ask lorenzo what the other "roles" were.
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No. 621554 ID: 2073cc

>>621506
This guy is onto something.
God, hope next chance with Lorenzo best be this.
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No. 622890 ID: 455093

>>615283
Sooo yaah... been a month since anyone posted any suggestions.
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No. 622893 ID: 69d482

>>622890
theres been longer waits before. please just be patient.
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No. 622895 ID: 0ee153

Can we make bumping a dead thread to demand updates a bannable offense if it isn't already one?
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No. 622901 ID: 557bac

It is bannable. Stop begging for updates.
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No. 623108 ID: e3f83c

>>622901
Its not like I'm demanding an update, I know what Weavers doin' from reading his tumblr. I'm just saying if anyone has any good ideas as what to ask Lorenzo..


Oh! Can we ask him what we need to do next?
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No. 623696 ID: 5dc136

When the beast is encountered, it chases after the characters, but Anderson said that the only thing to do is to run from it, and then he tried to shoot it. We know it was wounded, not killed. We also know Nan can outrun it, temporarily, at least. Also it was mentioned earlier that the three bosses (Pilgrim, Beast, Padre) are on different sides.
If Nan could get the Beast to chase her again (probably by going in the courtyard), it might be possible to lead the Beast to the Padre and cause a fight between them.
Or this could just f*** everything up and wall Nan in from two sides, but my guess is that the Padre and the Beast will either fight to the death, leaving the last of the three titans weakened for the final boss battle, or one of the two remaining titans will run from the other, and we will have our final boss battle with the stronger of the two.
Also, I think it would be a good idea to take Lorenzo for the final battle, if possible.
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No. 623774 ID: 5dc136

If Anderson did kill the Beast, there might be something interesting to see in the courtyard, which would be free to be explored
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No. 625040 ID: 2073cc

Ask Lorenzo to do the truffle shuffle.
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No. 626216 ID: 76fb64

ask lorenzo if it actually is possible to leave
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No. 627643 ID: 60c176
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627643

"I hate to say it..."
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No. 627645 ID: 60c176
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627645

"But it sounds like we have no idea how to kill the bastard."
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No. 627647 ID: d3be40

Oh hey Santiago we were just talking about you!

Now to find a broken toilet.

Santiago, check up on Kim. If she's infected... well, the others in this room don't want her dead. If she isn't infected, please don't kill her.
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No. 627648 ID: d958ad

You haven't told Pablo that Santiago saved you, better do that now.
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No. 627668 ID: 86e91d

Lets see how they all interact
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No. 627671 ID: c6ec0b

Check Santiago for injuries
and obviously HUG!!!
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No. 627683 ID: d958ad

>>627671
I disagree. Santiago may have helped Nan but that's still Santiago. We're EVEN, not friends.
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No. 627684 ID: c6ec0b

Every one here is corrupted
Withholding forgiveness is like drinking poison
Santiago is trying to change
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No. 627704 ID: de9428

HUG Santiago, or at least greet him warmly and tell everyone he's not a threat.
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No. 627722 ID: 43b9f8

ask santiago if he saw the padre on his way here
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No. 627733 ID: a2b630

Check Santiago's visible injuries and ask how his distraction plan went, ask how he is. If you want to hug him like the others say, you can, but it probably won't do much good here.

Once you have amicabilities out of the way, ask about his encounter with the beast, or Padre, and ask if he has any ideas. He's been here longer. He's fought them more.
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No. 627736 ID: ad627d

>>627645
ask Santiago how he's holding up
and yeah it seems like it
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No. 627738 ID: 802a69

So are we still thinking that by touching the ash we can see the events of the original sacrifice? Maybe not be able to change how it goes down entirely, but help and/pr gain insight?
Also: Don't hug Santiago. I agree that we're even but mot friends, but treat him well, he does deserve forgiveness.
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No. 627741 ID: fe6f71

Tell them about that time you were hiding from Padre in a closet, and how even though he saw you, he moved on. Ask Lorenzo if that incident may be a side affect of the Padre being weakened.
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No. 627748 ID: 784110

yyeah. ive got nothing.
let santiago keep talking.
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No. 627781 ID: 0c02b4

If what Lorenzo said is true, then of course we can't kill what's already lifeless; but wouldn't that mean the Lightbringer is alive now that it's obviously eaten people? On a hunch, unless we have any better ideas, ask Santiago and Lorenzo what exactly happens when Henry brings sacrifices to... well... Lorenzo.
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No. 627808 ID: 2073cc

Ask Santiago to do the truffle shuffle.
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No. 627812 ID: d958ad

Hey, we forgot about the rats. Considering what this place is... why are there rats? They seem intelligent, even, and helpful. I wonder if we can find where they come from, and figure out something from there?

Tell Lorenzo about the rats. And the others.
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No. 627835 ID: 43b9f8

mention the cross pendant and how the padre reacted to it
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No. 628191 ID: 91ea83

Well time to start thinking of some way to kill a certain bastard. Huddle up, it's time for some team building exercises!
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No. 628227 ID: 8260ff

I wonder if it'd be possible to use the Beast to harm the Padre...
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No. 628229 ID: 8260ff

Ask Lorenzo what's stopping the Padre from coming in here and reclaiming what's his now that the path's open.
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No. 628481 ID: 60c176
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628481

Pablo asks what he's doing here, but Nan steps between them to prevent a conflict.
Maybe he's not a friend, but Santiago helped her with Henry. Now's not the time to turn on each other again.

Santiago continues.
He says no one -- their new friend included -- seems to have any idea how to kill the Padre, which it seems is the only way to get out of here.

But nothing will get done if they don't do it, so it's time to make a plan.
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No. 628484 ID: 8a782a

Let's make a trap first, so we can what works.
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No. 628493 ID: bb78f2

You know, we've changed the past a little bit before sometimes.

Maybe we have to go back before Lorenzo hesitated and do the deed ourselves? Or actually get him to do it? I think we'll have to do the convincing, because the previous times we think we've changed the past always had something to do with influencing other people. From Anderson's son to the Sister.
I think if we can trigger a flash to the past, we can create the opportunity to kill him.

So, any ideas on how to do that?
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No. 628503 ID: d958ad

...there was one time the Padre was driven away, without the symbol being involved. Pablo confronted him, said he was "not afraid to die".

I wonder what would happen if everyone here overcame the fear of death? Would the Padre be unable to touch us, allowing us to freely investigate the remaining locations in the hotel? The Beast should be dead too, so we can cross the courtyard.
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No. 628514 ID: ce3b31

i know how to beat padre

we have to beat him at his own game.. padre-cing
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No. 628546 ID: e13a5b

First thing's first; full party inventory check. Let's see what everyone has on hand.
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No. 628602 ID: 1fbb52

Lorenzo really isn't lookin' too hot back there.

>>628493
Hm, an interesting suggestion. If we're somehow able to trigger that with Lorenzo then maybe we COULD force the hammer down in his moment of weakness. But as far as we know, that only works with dead people. Lorenzo dying could, quite possibly, be the absolute worst thing that could happen right now, since it'd probably release the bit of Padre sealed within him. There's also no telling if it'd actually change anything in our present, or just put his soul to rest.
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No. 628615 ID: 86f94a

hit him in the head again, then once more. i mean, third time's the charm, right?
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No. 628667 ID: 7199cb

Who's still alive?
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No. 628674 ID: e13a5b

>>628667
Of the main party, Nan, Pablo, Kim, Santiago, and Lorenzo
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No. 628683 ID: 60c176
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628683

"And who's your new friend?"

Nan brings Santiago up to speed, explaining Lorenzo and their situation.

Santiago watches him. "Why do I feel like I've seen you before?"
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No. 628684 ID: d3be40

>>628683
Time travel; it's a kick in the - wait, do you still have an... nevermind.

Look, there's a painting on the wall that looks like him. Who does it represent?
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No. 628686 ID: 60c176
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628686

"In this place, darkness swallows me, but sleep does not come. Yet still I dream.
And in my dreams, cloudy and dark, I saw you all.
Visions of a place above. The mission, and times gone by.

I watched you in the chapel.

But I never imagined you could see the dreamer."
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No. 628687 ID: bb78f2

>>628686
Lorenzo, please use layman's terms.
Now's not the time for poetic dramatic speech.

So are we going to make a plan or are we just going to shoot the breeze and introduce everyone?
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No. 628688 ID: d3be40

Okay, the bad news is, he's deteriorating. Whatever you plan on doing, get going.

Check up on Kim, make sure she isn't infected.
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No. 628689 ID: c247da

>>628688
What plan

Also an inventory check is beyond necessary at the moment.
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No. 628690 ID: d958ad

>>628686
Everyone's been having those dreams.
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No. 628798 ID: 0d973e

Man, I... REALLY wish we could sit here and quiz Santy about how much he actually knew. But no time for that now!

Okay, so... hitting the Padre with a giant sledgehammer doesn't work. But he seems to react and feel pain from the cross.
So maybe if we stab him with the cross AND hit him with a giant sledgehammer at the same time, it'll kill him!

Do we have a sledgehammer? Who's the strongest person here?
... shit, it's Nan. Nan is the strongest person here. Oh shit. Oh damn. We are screwed.

OKAY NEW PLAN.
Does anyone know any alternative ways to kill a guy while we're stabbing him with a cross? Overkill is not a thing that exists here, people, let's give this our best shot.
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No. 628833 ID: ad627d

We have to complete the botched ritual.
We are the stranger our role is known, we kill the lightbringer.
Stuck in Father Valesco's skin it's weaker than it otherwise would be. We need a way to hold it still so that we can kill it.
We also need a weapon that we know will be able to kill it.
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No. 628882 ID: d958ad

Ah... hang on, he dreams while in that coffin? Except the "dream" is real? What if Nan went in that coffin? She's the one who's supposed to/was supposed to kill the Lightbringer, and if that's actually important at all, maybe if she's sealed in the coffin she can actually do it.
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No. 628891 ID: dbd097

>>628833 is probably the most accurate summation of what we've got to do right now. We just need some practical steps.

>Nan, assess what weapons we have between everyone in the group. Ask Lorenzo about the pendants and shapes we've seen and why Padre is so wary of ours.
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No. 628962 ID: 38cf6f

>>628833
are WE really the stranger tho? nan was the stranger in a past life but is she the stranger right now?
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No. 629127 ID: 791200

Before we continue solving our plan for the Lightbringer, what about the Beast? Ask Lorenzo if he can tell us more about the Beast.
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No. 629189 ID: 2073cc

Ask Lorenzo if his teeth are loose.

His tooth plus a wooden stake plus the cross pendant as a handle equals weapon to stab in back of Padre's neck. In human form, damage the brainstem, braindead, then heart and body open season to attack for a final blow.

Also, ask santiago at some point if while in living shadow form, has he seen the Padre or Beast differently? Not a joke. Maybe he can see a weakpoint differently then rest of us
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No. 629196 ID: 60c176
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629196

Nan has an idea. Even if the Padre is mortal as he is, he's also clearly powerful, and getting stronger. Taking him on now is incredibly dangerous, and the longer they wait, the stronger he gets, until he won't need Lorenzo anymore.

But would it be possible to go the other way? The farther into the past they go, the weaker he will be -- right up to the moment of the fire.
Nan has seen visions of people and places long out of time with herself. She may even have influenced these things in a way that changed their course.
Pablo confirms this. He saw it once, in the saferoom.

If she can go back, she might be able to kill the Padre when he is most vulnerable.

Maybe
even stop all this before it starts.
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No. 629199 ID: d3be40

It might not be that cut-and-dry; for all you know, it could make the Padre stronger or even invincible. But it's a stable plan, and your only real plan, and you have enough materials to conduct the experiment.

USE EVERYTHING WITH BLASTED CORPSES ON THE WALLS.

EVERYTHING.

And will you check up on Kim to make sure that she isn't infected with some of the Padre's flesh also? Because seriously, it's worrisome that nobody has looked at Kim's injuries for about five whole minutes.
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No. 629209 ID: d958ad

>>629199
>blast marks on the walls
Wait... you may actually be onto something here. Trying to scrape previous scorch marks has resulted in visions, before. If we scrape the right one here, we can go back to that point...

But why focus on the most recent failure of the ritual? Why not go even farther back? Nan isn't really supposed to kill the Padre. She's supposed to kill the FIRST lightbringer. Take the sacrificial knife, and scrape the marking on the back wall, with the symbol on it, the one that represents the Lightbringer. ...unless we can see a different marking that clearly represents the guy with horns we saw?
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No. 629222 ID: 86e91d

Yeah, try and scrape some of those charred marks. Unless anybody has a flashlight.
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No. 629226 ID: bb78f2

>>629196
Lorenzo, we need you to pick one of these burnt shadows. Which one do you think belongs to the most important person in the room, the one that would have been the closest to the Padre at the time?
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No. 629227 ID: bb78f2

Oh, and ask Lorenzo if he had a cross necklace like the one you have when he did the ritual.

If he does have it already on his neck, what we're going to do is ask the Padre to put it on and wear the damn thing. Or if he's already dead, we're going to put it on his corpse or have it be the sign Lorenzo's looking for.
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No. 629329 ID: fd893a

"i've gone back a few times but the padre himself is always indistinct in the visions. every time i try to get closer to him i find myself back in the present"
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No. 629332 ID: fd893a

look at the char marks with your magnifying glass maybe? we've had that thing for a while
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No. 629567 ID: f1beae

>>613545
I fucking called this.
I am the same anon, btw.
Time travel. Or past-dreams. Whatever. Lets a-go-go.
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No. 629568 ID: f1beae

First, check on Kim. Second, scrape Lightbringer shadow-imprint-deal.
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No. 629667 ID: 60c176
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629667

Nan checks her inventory, which was mostly lost in the scuffle with Henry.

She still has the CROSS PENDANT and Anderson's REVOLVER, which has only one bullet.
Pablo is holding onto the TWISTED KNIFE.
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No. 629669 ID: 60c176
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629669

Santiago offers Nan an OIL LANTERN with lighter.

"I had a feeling you might need this. Just be wary whose darkness you go exploring."
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No. 629671 ID: d3be40

Okay, check up on Kim. Get her inventory (which includes glasses) and see if you can interact with anything. A monocle should be sufficient for now.
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No. 629684 ID: 86e91d

Time to get moving I guess, you should bring Santiago with you because for all we know everyone else in the room wants him dead, or away at least.
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No. 629689 ID: d958ad

>>629669
Oh, he has the lantern still. Hmm, that lantern once caused a vision, didn't it? Well, we could try using it to trigger a vision from one of those present here, like perhaps Lorenzo... or just continue the plan and try one of the scorch marks. What are our choices exactly?
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No. 629699 ID: fe6f71

We can use the lantern on Lorenzo or the Pablo. Also check on Kim please. I really don't want her to end up dying on us...
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No. 629719 ID: dbd097

We definitely need to check on Kim. We haven't seen her in a while.
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No. 629777 ID: 5d546b

Ask if Kim will be alright on her own for now.
Bring Santiago with us, he's smart, he'll be useful to us
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No. 629785 ID: edb1e3

>>629669
Thank Santy. ASK him if he wants to come with us. Given the shit he undoubtedly went through to buy us time, he would be forgiven for saying no.
He'd probably be pretty good at looking after Kim if he doesn't. Maybe keep all that idealism in check.
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No. 629788 ID: c6ec0b

So explore Lorenzo darkness? Prep work first?
>Use lantern on Lorenzo?
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No. 629826 ID: 3009b4

We haven't explored Kim's darkness... oh that sounds wrong. But still, we've been through Lorenzo's, haven't we? But not Kim's or Santiago's. Although it makes the most sense to check Lorenzo's and appear during the ceremony to finish the job.
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No. 629836 ID: a7bb51

>>629667
wait, what happened to the horse skull?
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No. 629845 ID: 0c02b4

"Santiago, you're the most experienced among us with exploring the dark unharmed. Is there any way to predict where the flashes will send me?"

"--And Lorenzo, is there anything more you can tell us about this pendant? It's obviously a key to the altar, but why would the Lightbringer give it to me? I have my guesses, but I'd like to know your answer."
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No. 629867 ID: 2073cc

A million times over
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No. 630073 ID: df6309

Maybe we should get some dick before we go, this may be our last chance for a good fuck.

OHGODNANWHATAREYOUTHINKING, THE PRESSURE MUST BE GETTING TO YOU!

The question is which one of these three hansome studs to choose? Or you could just have all three. At the same time if you want.
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No. 630184 ID: 60c176
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630184

While Nan thinks on how to pursue the flashes, she checks on Kim.

Kim is sitting on the floor by the altar, breathing raggedly.
She says whatever you're going to do, you should do it quick. She can't feel her face. She needs a doctor soon.
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No. 630185 ID: dbd097

>To Lorenzo's darkness!
I fear what happens if we go into Kim's. I feel like Padre will have already been super powerful by then, and that's maybe why her face is crusty.
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No. 630186 ID: bb78f2

>>630184
If we do this right, Kim, you won't need one in a bit.
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No. 630232 ID: 433e22

couldn't we enter two darknesses at once?
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No. 630253 ID: fe6f71

Give her a hug, and use the lantern on Lorenzo, Kim, or the Padre if you find it.
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No. 630302 ID: 1fbb52

>>630253
I'm fully convinced that if we hug Kim her face will fall right off. At this point it seems to be the consistency of a burned fire log.

No hugs, no bullshit; the time to scratch the big scary wall-burn is now. Unless we have any further questions, I say make it so!
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No. 630316 ID: a9753c

Yeah, attempting to scrape the blast off her face might kill or zombify her. Scraping the blast IF SHE DIES, though, might be the best connection you have to Padre's past.
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No. 630335 ID: a2b630

How about, before we make our decision, we ask the others what potential hints they could have to the shadow we should scrape? That includes asking Santiago what he knows about it as well.

Once you have the information you need from the others, try to figure it out for yourselves. I'd recommend either scraping the Lightbringer's wall burn, the Demonic Wallburn, Kim's Faceburn, or finding Padre's.

... Or, you know, you could also seal yourself up in Lorenzo's coffin. See if that will submerge you, seeing as it's big, black, he's been dreaming inside it...
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No. 630336 ID: 7199cb

>>630184
Weren't the flashes triggered by certain events?
Perhapse the need to retrace is at hand
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No. 630397 ID: 2073cc

Not as a suggestion for porno, but for the possibility that that black soot covering her face could be a gateway to the Padre?
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No. 630451 ID: 1fbb52

>>630397
"Yo I know your face is kind of a bunch of ashes being loosely held together, but could I touch it and see what happens?"

I am greatly opposed to this idea.
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No. 630472 ID: dc80c5

>>630184
Reassure her everything will be fine, but now its time to move.
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No. 630476 ID: 1573b6

Pat Kim on the head and reassure her she's fine
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No. 630478 ID: 1fbb52

>>630476
If we must make physical contact with her for any sort of assurance, take care to touch the right side of her head. As in, the part that is still mostly intact
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No. 630481 ID: ad627d

>>630478
Time to get real close to Lorenzo, grab his hand, look into his eyes, and turn up that light.
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No. 630727 ID: 5993d3

The battle for everyone's souls begins now.
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No. 631586 ID: 6584d8

Hug, lantern on Lorenzo. Let's roll.
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No. 631623 ID: fba9e6

Can we stop with the hug suggestions already?

Reach out hand towards Kim's face, and if she doesn't flinch, touch her face.
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No. 631687 ID: a8fc76

We've established Kim is in unstable conditions, Let's move on.

Nan, decide who will accompany you, and who will stay. Make sure that whoever stays, and you yourself, have suitable means of protection dependent on the individuals.
(I.E. Lorenzo and Kim are both too impaired to go, So Pablo stays to protect them. Or, Kim's condition is predictable enough, and the cave safe enough, that she and lorenzo only need extra weapon protection, so you give them the revolver/twisted knife.)
Oh, and you should probably check if Lorenzo can walk, or if he will even be able leave.
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No. 631688 ID: a8fc76

Touch Her.
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No. 631893 ID: ea6247

I'd go with using the light on lorenzo himself and leaving someone with him for defense, he's in no state to defend himself and kim won't be able to go either. at the very least leave them a weapon. we need to keep him alive long enough to knock padre out of the picture and kill the fragment in him. he's evidently made it this long though so presumably he's in no immediate danger of dying from anything aside from outside forces, kim is the larger liability and it would be optimal to have her alive at the end of this.
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No. 631958 ID: 182e75
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631958

Nan raises the old oil lantern.

The flashes seem to come when the darkness is driven by the light.
Once more into the night of days past. Hopefully, for the last time.
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No. 631959 ID: 182e75
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631959

Pablo stops Nan.

He says he wants to come with her.
He wants to do something good for a change. He saw the flash last time, in the saferoom. He can do this. And if he's with her, they'll stand a better chance.
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No. 631960 ID: b3960f

>>631959
I have a bad feeling about this...
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No. 631961 ID: 182e75
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631961

Santiago interrupts.

He says Nan should take him with her.
He's sacrificed more. He risked his life to help Nan. He's bled for this chance, and after all this place has done to him, he deserves a chance to strike back. And more than that, he knows what they're up against better than anyone, having spent so much time in the Hotel.
He should be the one to go with Nan.

And someone has to stay behind to watch the other two, or at least Kim. And Santiago says he has the feeling the girl would prefer Pablo be the one to watch over her.
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No. 631963 ID: 66dad0

>>631961
Pablo wants to risk his life to do good, Santiago wants to risk his life for revenge. Both are, actually, good reasons.

Santiago is correct that he might be the more 'useful' of the two to bring along, and that Pablo might be the more 'useful' of the two to stay behind and look after Kim...

... But the best choice may even be to leave them both behind, and not give either of them the chance to throw their lives away - for themselves or for others.
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No. 631967 ID: 696535

This is Nan's mission and Nan's mission alone. Everyone here has helped her so much and saved her life many times but now it's Nan's chance to return the favor.
Decline both their offers.
I have a bad feeling about this…
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No. 631969 ID: 352147

Santiago has a better chance of protecting Kim (or restraining Kim if necessary), as long as he doesn't switch sides. Knowing about the hotel doesn't necessarily mean much in terms of knowing about the past.
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No. 631973 ID: d3be40

Santiago might lose his mind again if he goes out there. And if Pablo does have supernatural painting abilities, then you'll want him in a room full of crazy paintings made out of the sacrifices of everyone who tried to stop this.

Nan goes alone, while the remaining survivors experiment with the room to see if they can change something.
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No. 631984 ID: 8a782a

Do it alone.
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No. 631989 ID: 2073cc

Santiago over Pablo cause Santy might sacrifice himself to get revenge, being a little unhinged, while Pablo may want to save himself. One tool's better than the other.
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No. 632003 ID: c6ec0b

Go with Santiago
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No. 632014 ID: a2b630

You... have had good and bad encounters with both Santiago and Pablo, regarding flashes.

However, the others have their points. They've done plenty for you, Pablo moreso than Santiago, but...

Knowing Santiago is the sensitive side-turner, I wouldn't anger him by leaving him behind. Things could go catastrophically wrong. And Lorenzo said he knew him somehow. He saw him.

Santiago had to have seen something before. It'd probably be best that you take him, or that you go alone.

If you go alone, it's reasonable enough. Especially if the monsters come back while you're in the flashback. The more left behind, the better, right?

Besides. You know what the Lightbringer said, to you, and to you alone.

" When you kill me, be thorough. "

Tell Santiago and Pablo that when she brings down the Padre, they'll have to be the ones to put Lorenzo down. That's the most logical option. Someone has to stay back to kill him when she finishes the Padre's duties.

You go. They stay. You kill Padre. They kill Lorenzo afterward. Santiago wasn't here for that, so briefly bring him up to speed with that, and make sure he knows he's not meant to kill Lorenzo until the time is right.

But the Lightbringer put this duty on you. It's best that you do this. Alone.

That sounds most reasonable to me.
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No. 632015 ID: bb78f2

Everyone goes.

Lorenzo and Kim included.
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No. 632016 ID: 6cb462

Go alone. Give a goodbye hug to everyone.
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No. 632021 ID: 64f631

go with Santiago
in that place you would need someone like him
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No. 632027 ID: 75c4a1

santiago is finnicky
he might get mad if you leave him, because to him you are sCORNING EVERYTHING HE EVER DID ETC ETC ETC
so take him because not taking him is worse
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No. 632050 ID: a7a2eb

Explain to Pablo that you appreciate his concern, but you think Santiago is right in that Kim would better looked after with Pablo. He will be doing plenty good by protecting her. And as for Santiago, let him come. He has every right to.
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No. 632056 ID: 0c02b4

If we have to divide, divide evenly. Take one into the flash with you and leave the other with Kim. Santiago has a point, Kim would be more comfortable being left with Pablo; and Nan is the only remaining person capable of keeping Santiago cooperative, especially now that he actually wants to cooperate.

If Lorenzo is ready to take the Lightbringer with him, have Pablo mercy-kill him after they're taken into the flash. If Pablo can't will himself to do it, he'll have to either switch with Santiago or let Lorenzo do it himself. Timing shouldn't be a concern, considering the Hotel's disregard of linear spacetime.

If Nan and (Pablo/Santiago) aren't returned to the altar room, everyone regroups in the janitor room.
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No. 632070 ID: c247da

Santiago should go with us. But real question here is what is Pablo going to use to kill Lorenzo, i doubt getting choked out is very merciful way to go...
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No. 632076 ID: 0c02b4

Pablo presently has the TWISTED KNIFE, unless we want to trade for Nan's PISTOL with one bullet left.
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No. 632083 ID: 3b0ead

I say take Santiago.
He deserves his revenge after being in here all this time.
plus he has proven he can take a hit and pablo is more fitted to take care of kim.
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No. 632104 ID: dbd097

I don't trust Pablo not to kill Kim. Because he does that sometimes.

But I also really want to take Santiago?

As much as I want to see Santiago more in action, I say we take Pabs with us.
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No. 632124 ID: a32d59

Go alone.
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No. 632195 ID: f485a1

this is your final stand, nan. you will have to be truly alone to face the darkness outside and within you. leave them behind
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No. 632220 ID: 6a6b12

remember, the one to kill the lightbringer must be the outsider. does santiago count at this point? but he could still be useful, and he makes a good argument.
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No. 632312 ID: 717573

>>631961
>>631958

Just who do you guys think you're fooling?

The only thing you've ever told us is how you feel like you deserve this, or how you've come to live with this, and little by little I guess we've been wearing you down because that's fucking stupid, but now you're gonna go ahead and be gungho? Are you really just that eager to prove yourself?
Maybe you're not planning to go out in a blaze of glory. Maybe you really want to rise above this. Maybe you really want to prove how awesome you can be. That's totally great.

Well, you know what? Fuck that.
This is the part where Nan shows you how awesome she can be. What we need from you guys is to stay here, together, with Kim, and look after each other. All three of you. Santy, look after Pablo and Kim. Pablo, look after Kim and Santy.
Lorenzo might freak out or something when we smack the Padre in the past and we don't know what he's gonna do. The Padre might find this place and just one of you guys probably isn't strong enough to stop him.

We're gonna go back into the past and we're gonna do this shit and Nan's not gonna die. And then we're gonna all go back together to whenever the fuck and in like three years Nan's gonna find Kim after she gets back because of timelooping bullshit and buy her a pizza. And if any of you fucks are still alive you're gonna come have some too. And you better be, because you ain't dying here.
You fucks don't have to prove anything. You're already wonderful.
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No. 632467 ID: fca4f8

>>631958
This is a strange decision. On one side, taking Pablo for his own redemption may save his soul, but that would leave the rapist behind with the weak and damaged woman.
On the other hand, Santiago knows the hotel much better, is much more suited for a fight, but he is much less holy. The Padre may exploit that and turn him against us with his weird darkness powers. Also, despite Santiago's recent rescue mission, I don't quite trust him enough to leave him alone with Nan OR Kim.
It's probably best if we hoof it alone.
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No. 632474 ID: 1fbb52

>>632312
Well said, god damn. I say we go with this.
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No. 632475 ID: f5baae

>>631961
We can't take both of them? Who says we can even take one of them? I don't think we should make a decision until we know why the hell we're even assuming this works.
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No. 632479 ID: 5eb602

>>632312
This. Enough said.
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No. 632482 ID: 606a8d

>>632312
ooh, this is nice. Let's go with this.
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No. 632532 ID: a8fc76

Fine, why don't we ask kim what she wants? Because really, story progression cannot so simply be enacted by the dang reader action submit system, but truthfully needs to be agreed on by the non-influenceable characters.

Urgh! Lets just take the crazy ferret and go! Norris knows that trusting sanity and logic seems to bite us in the rear anyway. ]:T
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No. 632549 ID: 159959

....and then everybody became animatronics. The End.
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No. 632612 ID: 0e9f31

>>632312
Speaking on that topic (of the Padre getting in), did Santiago shut the warded gate to the furnace behind him? Wouldn't that allow the Padre access to Lorenzo?

Are we all gonna die here?
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No. 632616 ID: fe6f71

Nether. Not because we don't trust them, but because they might be safer staying here than going with us.
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No. 632617 ID: fe6f71

After all, if the Padre does come down here Pablo and Santiago have a much better chance of holding him off longer if they work together, rather than just one. And if something happens to whatever shadow we go into before were done, then we will lose our chance.
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No. 632653 ID: b3fef1

>>632312

Weaver do this pls.
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No. 632661 ID: 296917

Yeah I'm pretty sure we should take one with us. Santiago's logic is sound, take him.
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No. 632710 ID: eba6db

I don't trust Santiago to look after Kim and Lorenzo. Take him with you while Pablo holds down the fort. It'll take some THICK SKIN to look after them all by one's lonesome. I'm sure he'll do ya proud.

...Or die. That could always happen.
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No. 632714 ID: 1fbb52

>>632710
As much as I trust the judgement of the handsome and charismatic Detective Manny Pardo, I must stand firm by the decision to go alone.
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No. 632748 ID: 784110

mmmm i have such a bad feeling about going alone, it sounds way too forboding. then again, idk what to do either!
i wanna bring santiago. we seems to be pretty square, and kim would really rather pablo stayed with her. santiago gives us an advantage, even if it's argueably a gamble if he switches sides.
i mean, im p sure im outvoted by the go-aloners anyways, but i gotta baaaad feeling about this scoob
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No. 632753 ID: 86e91d

Come on Nan you gotta get a grip and go with Santiago. It's for the best.
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No. 632759 ID: 444180

Take Santiago. Of everyone, it seems has the most experience with the place itself, so his insight can prove useful. Kim would probably feel more comfortable with Pablo because she probably doesn't trust Santi %100. I know I wouldn't, with how... off-kilter he is.
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No. 632765 ID: a8fc76

Hey, we might be missing something completely.

All this while we based our suggestions on the assumption that Lorenzo was good. What if he's not?
And to tot on that, what if Kim is overpowered be her condition in some way?

Lets establish if Lorenzo can walk before we leave.
Keeping in mind If we asked him, and he truly isn't sincere, he will conceal his true capability. So that finding If he can walk should be by his own volition, with substantial motivation. Which leads us to our final questions: What does Lorenzo want, or hope to achieve? Does he have the capabilities to acquire them? And, are his intentions good?
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No. 632826 ID: 3b390a

i feel more comfortable going witantiago since he is way too unstable to stay with kim and lorenzo.
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No. 632866 ID: d9348f

>>631961
take santiago with you....
he probably knows so much more about this shit...
then again santiago might be able to protect kim and lorenzo from padre better than pablo can...
Fuck it, Nan goes by her self
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No. 632891 ID: eba6db

>>632753
Yes, you GOTTA GET A GRIP! Through the use of careful observation and my sharp deductive skills, finely honed through years of tracking down the murderous Miami Mutilator, I get the feeling that no matter what choice you make, there's gonna be a twist that no one's gonna like once your little trip through time ends.

Go with Santiago. They say keep your friends closer, and your enemies closer. Your past experiences tell me that he's the least stable and most dangerous "ally" here. He'll be perfect. Of course, you could always go it alone to improve your friends' chance of survival at the cost of your own, or if you just really have a DEATH WISH. I mean, it's not like you had much of a life before getting stuck here...

...Leaving this world is not as scary as it sounds...
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No. 632903 ID: 1fbb52

>>632891
This is next-level Pardo-posting, it's gone to complete HM2 circlejerk. I love it, but do try not to beat it dead.
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No. 632916 ID: e4873e

take santiago
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No. 633026 ID: 68cded

>>631961
Go alone.
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No. 633044 ID: b6f63d

You're the outsider for a reason. Go alone.
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No. 633052 ID: 69239d

It's better if Nan goes by her lonesome. She can handle this, and no one else needs to get hurt.
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No. 633055 ID: f1beae

Go alone, but ask Santiago if he thinks there's anything else you should try. He's the one at home in the darkness, he still may be of use.
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No. 633106 ID: 86e91d

Fine, go alone. But before you leave make sure everyone says what they have to say. This might be the last time we see them alive.
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No. 633241 ID: 8aab5c

The only way to save Lorenzo's soul is to flash your boobs.
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No. 633262 ID: a8fc76

Does anyone else notice that Lorenzo is getting worse?
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No. 633274 ID: 1d3210

Take Santiago with you, I don't think I can trust him with Kim. Its better if Pablo takes care with Kim since they've known each other enough to trust each other.
Plus Santiago's gonna give a bitchfit if you don't bring him along, and Pablo will most likely give you the sad puppyface.
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No. 633299 ID: a2b630

" Pablo, in the vision we first saw you in, there were bloodied up paintings chasing me and you wanted me back in creeping fashion. While I trust you to know what awaits in the dark, I also trust you would know better than to leave Kim and Lorenzo alone here. When we kill Padre, the darkness in Lorenzo will rise, and we can't leave her alone to that. That's up to you... "

" ... And you, Santiago. You're right. You know the Hotel better than any of us. You know how to face the things that go bump in this dark night. That's why I trust you here more than by my side. Just because I station you with the others does not mean you will be without bloodshed - when I slay The Padre, Lorenzo says the last piece of darkness in him will be left, and I doubt Pablo and Kim could take him on should it possess him. That's why I'm counting on you to stay here and help take care of that. And if everything goes well where I am, I'll rejoin you to pay repentant blood in no time at all. But you will be free, Santiago. You just have to play your part here, and then you will get the Hotel back by freeing yourself of this place, and all us in it. "

" The both of you must stay. The Lightbringer before trusted this to me, and me alone. He must know something we don't, something dark and twisted about what may happen should I bring either of you along and leave the other. And when the dark in Lorenzo rises, I doubt one of you will be able to take him on alone, especially with Kim crippled. So I'm trusting the both of you to keep yourselves in check, and keep things in control here. "

" We've come very far together, but in this moment, I have to go alone. You both have to trust me, as I trust the both of you, alright? "
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No. 633371 ID: 84fe21

Alone definitely seems to be the consensus. Finishing this how it started. It's like poetry.
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No. 633384 ID: b19c9a

Would it be alright to just post a summary of what I've gathered from this story so far, to see if I got it right?
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No. 633412 ID: 8d7076

>>633384
If you feel the need to post one do so in the discussion thread
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No. 633476 ID: de9428

santiago should go with us.
we can help redeem him
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No. 633497 ID: b19c9a

Just before Nan leaves, have Pablo ask if he can touch her great ass. When question why, he says in case they don't come back, he can at least go out knowing he touched Nan's fantastic rear end.
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No. 633502 ID: 09b7fb

>>633497
I first misread that as having Nan ask Pablo to touch her ass.

... If Pablo doesn't ask, can Nan ask him to?
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No. 633504 ID: b19c9a

>>633502
Either way works baby. Either way, Nan is getting her ass touched, cause seriously, we need a comedic relief moment right the fuck now.
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No. 633628 ID: 068ee1

we are going to fuck this up aren't we
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No. 633629 ID: daf998

>>633628
Oh, big time.
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No. 633630 ID: b19c9a

>>633628
Pretty sure we've done FANTASTIC so far.
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No. 633673 ID: 2073cc

>>633628
Have Nan ask this question to Lorenzo. :)
I kid, I kid.
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No. 633708 ID: b19c9a

>>633673
Pretty sure he's a little too worn out after 200 or so years to care about something as meaningless (compared to what's happening) as Nan's ass.
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No. 633880 ID: de9428

>>633708
RIP lorenzo
he never got laid
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No. 633979 ID: 72883a

Ah, decisions, decisions...

As much as I am tempted to pick Santiago for a companion, I think they are both equally too dangerous in this endeavor.

They're both unstable. They have a big personal stake in this. In a very emotional situation they might choose what's right for them personally over what's right for erasing the present nightmare from reality.

Nan, on the other hand, even with all the freaking out at the gravity of the situation, has not been (as far as we know) emotionally scarred to the point of going batshit crazy.

Nan, tell them that having both of them for protection here and now (whenever and wherever that is) might be more important, because nobody can guarantee she'll neutralize Padre in the past before he finds them in the present.

Tell them that if everyone is here for the purpose, this one is yours alone. You were called here to fix things, and that's what you're going to do. On your own.
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No. 634107 ID: e2a92b

Pablo has past experience with the flash, and we have forged a bond with him already. Santiago has helped us in the past, but our history with him is convoluted. It would be a greater sign of his trust if he were to stay here with Kim. The team we take to the final fight needs to be a team that can work together. Come on Pablo, we've got a mission with a vision!
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No. 634119 ID: b19c9a

I'm STILL voting for comedic relief before we go.
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No. 634831 ID: 182e75
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634831

Nan announces she's going alone.

Pablo and Santiago need to stay here to watch after Kim and Lorenzo, and be ready for whatever may happen. It's unlikely the Hotel will welcome this coming intrusion on her part.
She trusts them. But they've done enough. Now it's her turn.
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No. 634833 ID: 182e75
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634833

Pablo is speechless for a moment, but does not seem to agree with Nan's decision.
"If you really think that's what's best, we'll wait here. But I hope you reconsider. I need a chance to prove myself, after everything that's gone wrong. It would be safer with the two of us! Don't leave me behind -- whatever happens to me will happen, but you know there's more at stake here than just you and me!"

Santiago does not like Nan's choice.
"A lovely gesture, really, but you could be dead right now if I hadn't been there to help you end Henry. What if you need help again? All the well-wishing and poetic gestures in the world won't save you if you need cutting down again! Now I'm capable, I know my way around the shadows, and I've still got some blood left in me. Let me fight, too. We can still save this."
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No. 634836 ID: 2f2fc2

>>634833

No one is arguing capabilities

Just it's better to lose one if things go bad than four
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No. 634837 ID: 182e75
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634837

There's a lot at stake here.
Knowing so little about what may lay ahead, it's hard to choose.

She can stick to her original choice and go alone, or reconsider. Whatever she chooses, the two men have made their last appeal, and say they will follow her plan.

They're out of time. Nan's got to make a final decision.
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No. 634838 ID: 16fc14

I vote going it alone. It's quite possible our 'friends' could be turned against us somehow.
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No. 634840 ID: fe6f71

Nan, do not hesitate. Do not wave from your decision.
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No. 634842 ID: 3009b4

Take Santiago.

If he can't be trusted, what chances do you think the others will stand against him? If he's with Nan at least we have a chance of stopping him if he turns on us.

If he can be trusted, I think he's more capable than anyone else.

Weaver's giving us a second choice for a reason folks.
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No. 634843 ID: d90668

Take Santiago with you. No matter how strong you might be alone everyone needs someone to watch there back.
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No. 634844 ID: d3be40

You can do this, Nan. Santiago and the others will deal with the Blasted Corpses, you need to deal with the enemy.
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No. 634845 ID: a1ea4a

Go with santiago.
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No. 634851 ID: a7a2eb

Take Santiago. Sure, the outsider has to be the one to do the killing, but there's nothing wrong with having backup. There's no point in being unwise just to feel heroic.
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No. 634858 ID: 2f2fc2

Go Alone
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No. 634869 ID: 296917

Let's not be suicidal. Go with Santiago.
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No. 634875 ID: 2f2fc2

It's also funny how no one is considering Pablo anymore
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No. 634919 ID: 86e91d

Why not both? This room is hallowed ground and that should protect Kim and Lorenzo. It's not like either is gonna stand up a chance against the Padre.
Take both, or Pablo if they refuse.
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No. 634920 ID: 86e91d

Also, Pablo has shown himself to be quite capable AND reliable. He's also not a darkness creep, so that's a bonus too.
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No. 634927 ID: b19c9a

Weaver...you better not fuck with us. Please make sure whatever we choose, Nan can still beat this. Also FINALLY YAY UPDATES. I now vote for go it alone. Pablo seems sure, so does Nan, it's just Santiago who seems...nervous.
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No. 634931 ID: 2cad5a

Yeah, I'm gonna stick with our original plan. Of course they're not going to like it. They're trying to be all sacrificial and noble. And, really, it's probably stupid. But they don't need to prove themselves.

The difference between then and now is that we wanted, really wanted to believe that Henry was good. Just like we always want to believe that everyone is good, deep down. We've pretty much always hoped for the best in people.
But while the Padre may have been good at one time, this thing that we're fighting isn't, it's not the Padre, and there's not a shred of decency to be found in there. This whole broken situation is a testament to that.
And when push comes to shove Nan has proven that she can fight. She'll bite and scratch and claw and fight dirty. We won't hold back. We won't hesitate this time.

Santy may worry that we need help because of Henry, and maybe he's better at knowing what has to be done and not being tricked. But we kicked his ass in the chapel. Before Henry even showed up to save us, we were kicking Santy's ass. And we're not going to be tricked this time.

So let's go do the same to the thing to the thing that brought us here.
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No. 634934 ID: 09bd04

If this attempt fails, they will probably all die anyway so going alone is probably a bad idea and there is really nothing that can be done to help Kim or Lorenzo. Bring Pablo and Santiago.
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No. 634935 ID: b19c9a

>>634934
They already expressed concern not to leave Kim without anyone. I don't really think Lorenzo cares though, and as said, he's pretty much immortal so he doesn't really need protection. The main concern is Kim.
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No. 634938 ID: eda892

Go with both of them.
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No. 634948 ID: 2a7417

Still voting for Pablo.
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No. 634949 ID: 1fbb52

Well, this is an interesting development. We now have a few people electing to take the both of them. Personally, my vote lies with going alone. I believe that Pablo is too focused on proving himself rather than putting an end to this. And Santiago is, well, Santiago; he's a bit of a nutter.

Go forth once more into the dark. It won't be the first time we've gone alone.
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No. 634950 ID: bb78f2

Santigao.

Pablo, your time to prove yourself will come. You're much more practical to use for physical challenges, around things that make more sense than what we're about to attempt.

I'd still rather take EVERYONE. Kim and Lorenzo included, but it might not be possible for Lorenzo, but he can handle himself.
I mean, what's stopping us? We should just go full hog, bring out ALL THE GUNS. This isn't poker.
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No. 634977 ID: 791a8e

well considering that Santiago DOES know his way around and seems to be capable of "living in the shadows," i'd say he's more reliable. i know Pablo wants to prove himself, but he can do that by protecting Kim, but it seems he wants Nan witness his way of taking action. we might hurt his feelings if we choose Santiago over him, but its better to put survival first over emotions, which can be dealt later. sorry pablo :-(
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No. 634978 ID: 2c8344

>>634837
Why not both?
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No. 634980 ID: 2c8344

Is it even possible to take them in with you? And if so, why not both? Neither Pablo nor Santiago have the strength to take on the Padre one-on-one, so there's no point in protecting Lorenzo or Kim.
Santiago brings up a great point in how incredibly underwhelming our strength is. This can be easily alleviated with the addition on both these strong, capable men. I don't trust Santiago enough to allow him to be alone with anybody, but he deserves a chance to prove himself.
As for Pablo, if we leave him, he may be killed, or, worse, stuck in the hotel. He's been too helpful for us to suffer any harm coming to him. He's obviously really needs this chance to prove himself (just as much as Santiago), but he's not as adamant about it. As for Kim and Lorenzo, just one helper is not going to aid either of them.

It's best if we take both. IF we are being forced to choose one, I'd suggest Pablo, if only for sentimentality.
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No. 634983 ID: 2c8344

>>634837

This is our last shot at saving the world from a chaotic and pagan Elder god.

Let that sink in.

The necessity of our success in this quest is insurmountable by anything we've ever faced. We have come all this way and done all this work, and now we have one shot to destroy this monster before it can even begin it's reign of terror. And now, you want to do it alone?
No. Don't be retarded.
This is Weaver we're talking about. He almost killed off Tom on numerous occasions during Ruby Quest, and if we made bad enough decisions, he would have killed Ruby as well. We were only saved by our own good judgement, and after reading >>634980 I realized something.

Why can't we just go together?
No, seriously, why the fuck can't we take both of the strong, valiant men who want to sacrifice their lives to help us? The distraction they'd provide to The Padre by staying behind would do little to prevent him from completely eviscerating Kim and Lorenzo, so why not take both with us and get it done faster? It saves time, effort, and risks very little that we wouldn't be risking already by going with only one. Besides, if we're doomed to fail, might as well die together.
Let's go in, all of us, and deliver this world from that horrid beast which would intend to destroy it!

"Do not go gentle into that good night;
rage, rage against the dying light."
~Dylan Thomas
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No. 634989 ID: 2c8344

Do you want Nan to get raped?
or:
Do you want Kim to get raped?

Face it, wherever Santiago is, Pablo must be there also to prevent him from going psycho-bonkers crazy.
That means, despite the help that we need, we must head it alone.
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No. 634993 ID: ea524d

>>634980
bring everybody. pablo and santiago both. why the fuck not?
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No. 634999 ID: a9753c

>>634989
Actually, how do we know that Pablo won't have an "artistic" relapse and accidentally cause whatever he did to his wife to the entire room?

I already voted for Nan to go alone, so think about this: who's going to defend the room and Lorenzo's Eldritch fragment?

Santiago could lose himself to his darkness adaptations.
Pablo could bring the paintings to life.
Kim could be infected and lose herself.
Lorenzo might be taken over by the fragment.

If they work together, they might be able to support one another, or deal with their issues. Your job is to deal with Padre and end this.
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No. 635002 ID: b19c9a

Wow...with all these fucking opinions going around, I feel like Weaver is gonna have to ignore them all and make his own decision for once, and not go off consensus.
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No. 635004 ID: 8acac7

If you can't go alone then you'll all have to go together.
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No. 635005 ID: b19c9a

>>635004
Dude, don't put the number of the post you're replying to in the subject. Click the number to generate a reply to it.
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No. 635024 ID: 1fbb52

>>634999
I really don't know where you get the implication that Pablo actually has any power over paintings or drawings. That was a dream, a nightmare.

If he does discover latent art manipulation abilities, however, I'll do a backflip.
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No. 635029 ID: 526111

>>634983
This post brings up a good point- what can anyone do against the Padre? Given what he is, even if nobody had died and they were all in perfect shape, the Padre would win hands down. I second the notion of bringing both. Consider:

-Both seem sincere in their desire to help, but should one go rogue, the other will be there to help Nan deal with him. Should Nan or Kim be alone with the only traitor, she would likely die, and should both be traitors, we're fucked anyway.
-If one stays behind with Kim and the Padre shows up, they both die. If both go with Nan, the three have better odds of dealing with whatever situation arises quickly to get Kim safe ASAP.
-If Kim dies anyway, then having one of the men with her wouldn't have changed that.

That said, let's not forget that panel 466 was http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/438515.html#448676. IIRC that hasn't been relevant yet, and I doubt that Weaver would have that happen for no reason. I still say we bring both, but perhaps we should proceed cautiously.
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No. 635041 ID: b89158

Take Santiago with you!!! Help of the other was the thing that brought you this far...
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No. 635055 ID: 2c8344

>>635029
>>634999
>>634989
>>634983
>>634980
>>634931
All these seem to point to either take both or neither.

So, Weaver, which will it be?
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No. 635057 ID: 2c8344

>>635055
If it counts, I'd prefer taking both.
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No. 635058 ID: 2c8344

>>635055
So it's gone from being a choice between Pablo and Santiago to being one of All or Alone?
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No. 635059 ID: 296917

I'd like to point out that Nan is NOT actually good at fighting. The only fight she won on her own was in a flashback. She will absolutely need help.

If it comes down to it I'd rather try to convince both to come with than bring neither.
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No. 635075 ID: 526111

>>631961
Hold up a second. Why does Kim need watching over? There's nothing that can be done for her right now. I can see Santiago not wanting her to feel alone, I guess, but Lorenzo can keep her company. He's an okay dude. Does Santiago want them to split up for some reason?
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No. 635088 ID: 1fbb52

Well fuck it then, I guess. Bring them both, but keep them on a child leash so they don't hurt themselves (or others). I'm pretty sure the Padre can't actually get in here anyway, or at the very least it's going to be difficult as shit for him.

We should give an inspirational little speech saying to let go of thoughts of heroism and revenge, and apologize for nearly allowing such thoughts to drive our previous decision.* Remind them that there is a mission at hand greater than the personal ones of everyone here. Hopefully that'd stabilize them a bit and shake out some of the crazy.
*That decision was mostly out of fear that they both want to go for personal reasons rather than out of necessity. But they don't need to know that.
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No. 635102 ID: 41132b

Well, so much for drama and appropriate final battles.

Fine, fuck it. Bring Santiago.
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No. 635107 ID: 0a1751

>>635059
nan continues to not be a dbz character
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No. 635110 ID: daf998

Have the both of them stay behind, go it alone.
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No. 635213 ID: a8fc76

Can we take them both?
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No. 635228 ID: fe6f71

I don't think Weaver's gonna be happy with us...
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No. 635231 ID: 153bce

The hotel can EASILY separate anyone you bring from you, it's happened before, Going alone would be less worrying
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No. 635361 ID: a2090a

Take Santiago. Going alone would be pure idiocy.
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No. 635375 ID: 791200

"Okay, look, there's no time to argue and this isn't just about you or me. Kim can't be left alone with a serious handicap; I need the both of you to decide who should be protecting her, not me. We can't afford to assume the Lightbringer won't try attacking us down here, not when I'm about to stir things up. So either you both keep her safe, or one of you volunteers to keep her safe."
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No. 635378 ID: a9753c

>>635375
Not to mention, if Padre steals back his missing fragment from Lorenzo while Nan is busy storming his base, they lose. Pablo and Santiago need to defend the base or the already nigh-unkillable enemy will get another instant-win condition.
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No. 635381 ID: d2c08a

>>635375
>>635378
You seem to think that the Padre is stoppable.
Let's not make that mistake again.
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No. 635538 ID: e2a92b

>>634948
Actually, make that a vote for taking both. Why not! Offense is the best defense, and frankly we really don't have much of either.
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No. 635575 ID: b19c9a

I still have NO idea why people keep voting for both. If anyone remembers, the characters, and by extension Weaver, pretty much said they didn't want to leave Kim and Lorenzo alone, and by taking both, we do just that. I'm pretty sure doing so is not only a dumb idea, but something Weaver doesn't really want to happen, and didn't plan for.
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No. 635579 ID: 92261a

Santiago. On the off chance he tries something (which I doubt), it'll be way better if Nan has to deal with it, rather than Pablo. Not only that, but he's handier in a fight than Pablo is.
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No. 635589 ID: a8fc76

I changed my mind, Lets take Pablo.

We don't regard him as impactful as Santiago,
but have we interacted as much with him compared to Santiago??

The poor madcap's desperate to do something, why deny him?
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No. 635602 ID: f1beae

Well, Looks like Weaver isn't gonna let us go alone. Santiago is incredibly unstable, and I don't trust him not to fuck things up. I'd honestly prefer he hurt Kim or Lorenzo rather than us. Let's go with Pablo.
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No. 635663 ID: e392d9

>>635575
Weaver said, and I quote;

">Why the fuck can't we take both Santiago and Pablo?
You can."
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No. 635686 ID: 1fbb52

>>635663
Gonna provide a source on that? You can't say such things and not provide a source.
I cannot into sageing properly.
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No. 635687 ID: 2a7417

>>635686
What, don't you trust us?
http://boards.4chan.org/mlp/thread/22697412#p22706604
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No. 635698 ID: 1fbb52

>>635687
Alrighty, that'll do.
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No. 635710 ID: 182e75

>>635575
>the characters, and by extension Weaver
Please don't make this mistake.
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No. 635713 ID: 182e75
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635713

Nan relents and agrees to take Santiago along.

Pablo does not seem happy with the decision, but nods and vows to honor that difficult choice, and to watch over Kim while they're away.
"Be safe out there. Whatever happens."
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No. 635716 ID: e392d9

>>635713
Aw,come on!
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No. 635720 ID: 182e75
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635720

Nan holds the lantern aloft, grabs hold of Santiago, and ignites the spark.
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No. 635721 ID: 182e75
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635721

A great flash of light fills the room, blinding.
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No. 635722 ID: 182e75
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635722

"It's you, isn't it?

It's time. Don't you hear the bells?"
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No. 635723 ID: 182e75
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635723

End, Part 8
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No. 635791 ID: a8fc76

WE COULD HAVE HAD BOTH.

\(0n0)/
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No. 635796 ID: a8fc76
635796

oh, wait... Never mind.

[God as my witness, I did not see his warning before complaining.]
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No. 635859 ID: 2ded26

>>635713
5 for Pablo
10 for Santy
12 for Nan
14 for both

>Nan decides to take Santiago
Why though?
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No. 635861 ID: 86e91d

CHOO CHOO !
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No. 635866 ID: 2a7417

>>635859
>14 for both
Well, tallying up those results per character, that's 14 + 5 = 19 votes for Pablo, and 14 + 10 = 24 for Santiago.
Chapter's over, shouldn't anything further be moved to the discussion thread?
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No. 635874 ID: 2ded26

>>635866
Yeah, sorry, I was just a tad butthurt that I didn't get what I wanted.
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No. 635875 ID: 182e75

>>635859
but votes were tallied in two rounds, NOT cumulatively
that's the point of the second check
arguments were also considered
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No. 635904 ID: 557bac

Don't forget, a quest author has the right to use any metric they please when deciding the next part of a quest, up to and including "because I feel like it". If you don't like the suggestions being chosen, make a better case for yours and do not whine about what can't be changed.
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No. 636373 ID: de9428

I'm pretty happy with our choice. I can't wait for the final chapter. Good job Weaver.
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No. 636464 ID: fe6f71

Um... when the next chapter starts, will there be a link from here to there?
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No. 636487 ID: 182e75

>>636464
http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/res/636485.html
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