Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/05/02(Sat)06:03 No. 637483 ID: 55c4cf
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Your head is riddled with two very similar voices, sometimes in unison, other times individual.
”Asali, if we do not kill Ladon immediately, you could be destroyed. You know what he has in his hand right?”
“You realize what he took from us, he NEVER trusted you, Asali.”
“Ladon is not your friend, we can protect you.”
“Save your life.”

Ladon has been watching you closely after explaining the events you had no recollection of before. You are struggling to control your body and keep thinking straight. The fluid creature speaks.
“Asali, are you still with me? Please stay with us.”
“Kill him.”
“Asali you have made it this long, are you truly lost?”
“Asali, we must live, KILL HIM.”

Epsilon is leaning against the wall, shaking.

“Kill him, Asali. Kill him right now!”
K̡̨̛̬̻̲͕͎̜̺̖̱̰͈̤͚͇̻͓͞I̧̮͈͚̝͔̩̱̗̪͎L̙͖͙̘̹̞͚̼̀͟ͅL̸̢͎̪͇̩̦͙͔̤̫̲̹̠͡ ͍̪̥͉͕̭̰̫̭̗̩̹͔͚̮͡L̴̯͙͍̜͇̘̭̱̱͟͢͟͞Ạ̶̶̷̸̣͙͔͎̫̫̀D̴̥̜͙̦̯͍̘̬̮͓̪̀͘͜͝Ó̵̴̫̰̹̞̖͚̩̳̲̳̣̖̖̣͉͢N̛͏̧͏̟̱͇̜̠̺͖̗̤͎̥͘.̸̶̛͏͔̲̤̝̙̳͘
̖̦̩͖͇̪̦͈̦͓̼

Tell him what he wants to hear. For now.

Don't kill Ladon, you've killed like, a lot of people already. Like a whole lot.

Answer that yes, you're still with him.

Fight against them, Asali. If Ladon wanted you dead he would have killed you before trying to talk to you.

tell Ladon to show his hands

Oh yes, that seems like a good idea, listen to the voice going all eldritch.

NO! Do not kill him! He could have destroyed the thing at any time, he wanted us to know and to test us, beg for forgiveness from Ladon.

>>637483
If you're a lich... then he probably has your phylactery.

Do not attack. Restrain yourself, you are in control. Tell him you are barely hanging on. How can you fix yourself, if he thinks you deserve a second chance?

>numerous voices in your head screaming "kill him"
If you're having some kind of psychotic break, maybe you should be asking for help instead of considering giving in.

...help me.

"I'm still with you yeah."

Those voices aren't us, so who the hell is talking to Asali?

You've done everything on this island to help people you don't know. Tell him about all the people you helped, hopefully that might give him a reason to not kill you. You've been going around righting wrongs...back up the "kindly aura" by explaining what you've done since waking up.

Whatever you do, don't kill him. You've done a lot wrong already, but ever since you lost the memory of it you've been trying to set it right and this is no exception. Say you're with him. Work with people, it's your best chance to keep going.

>>637483
Whatever you do, don't.

And definitely don't let THEM.

...don't let them control you.

Epsilon!DReamEr2eU 2015/05/05(Tue)23:36 No. 638455 ID: 55c4cf
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Epsilon is struggling. He really wants to interfere and protect Asali from Ladon, but there’s so much he could fuck up and he wants to trust her to win. She’d made it very far by herself already. The position he was in against the wall was quickly abandoned when an unwelcome, but familiar face starts to erupt out of the wall right in front of Epsilon.

“What the HELL do you want right now?” Epsilon yells through a whisper.
“Hey there, buddy,” The feline deity cackles in response, pauses and continues with a more serious tone, “Remember how I tasked you with four jobs? You’ve completed three expertly. I’ve got fantastic news, friend. Your final job! It’s right now. You see how your girlfriend is struggling right now? I need you to encourage her to give in. Her two parts need to merge. You could convince her to do so pretty easily. Once you accomplish that you’re off the hook forever! You and Asali can live happily ever after.”

Epsilon is angry and disgusted, so he at least manages to keep from murder at the immediate second.
The cat creature hums a happy little tune, ignoring Epsilon’s temper and boiling rage, “Well? No time to waste, this is your only chance.”

>>638455
I think you need to go over to Asali and tell her she can overpower her other half and merge with it. Cat wants you to tell her to give in and merge? Nuts to that, tell her to EAT her other half.

Then tell her goodbye.

>>638455
Would that even be Asali if she 'merged'? Shit would you even be able to live happily after considering what that other half did, she might just start going murder.

No deal Mr Cat Man

>>638455
Tell him you're going to destroy his plans.

Help Asali overtake her other half.

>>638455
If she merges she will bear no resemblance to the Asali you currently know. She will be the Black Plague again. One big question though: WHY did Asali slaughter the inhabitants of the island? Ask Destruction- she's probably his even more than you.

Do it. What's the point of all this if you give up now and abandon the woman you love, after you've already gone so far?

Well, we're fucked either way. Don't do it. If she merges with her other half, she's probably gonna go nuts in a murder way again.

And even if she doesn't, if Ladon realizes what's going on, he's gonna try and kill Asali.

So tell Keycat that no deal, you're not putting herself in danger anymore and you're not gonna let her sink back into her murderous half again.

>>/questarch/336265

He can protect her from them. Epsilon told her that he would.
Don't betray Asali, encourage her to fight.

Punch the smug cat in his awful fucking cat face. We've waited long for the opportunity.

don't get her to give up, get her to take over.

>>638455
Nope.

>>638457
This. This seems like our best chance.

Epsilon!DReamEr2eU 2015/05/29(Fri)23:03 No. 644048 ID: 55c4cf
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Credits:
Music: VNV Nation - Distant (Rubicon II)
Rough Sketches
Lagotrope: 01, 04-05, 11-13
Toxoglossa: 02-03
Burquina: 6-9
BiteQuest: 13-14
Flash Assistance: Lagotrope

>>644048
well you heard the man
well he's more of a puddle now... of my tears

Damn it, Epsilon. Don't let his sacrifice go to waste, Asali. He gave up everything so you could be free.

Take a moment to recover. If the fucking masked cat is still around try to smack him with your hammer.

Nuuuuuu ; w;

Tell Ladon that you won't be the murder queen again because your bf just sacrificed himself for you. We need his help.

>>644048
AH WAIT SHIT I JUST REALIZED
SHE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW KEYCAT WAS INVOLVED OR ABOUT THE CONTRACT OR ANYTHING

FUCK

Let Ladon know: you can't let Epsilon's sacrifice go to waste. Don't give in.

>>644048
You heard the puddle, don't let them.

Tell Ladon you're the only one controlling yourself. Fight for your will to survive.

Fight for your friends that have died.

sit down for a moment

Scream. Thank Ladon for everything he's done, and that you need the thing to bring justice to whatever forces are at work.

The shock from Epsilon's death hasn't set in yet. Ask Ladon for help taking the figurines to Sani.

>>644269
Also you'll definitely need his help after seeing what you just saw...

in chapter 13 there was a panel where epsilon was wearing a weird mask like Asali just had on. do you think she is in the same kind of boat as epsilon?

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/06/03(Wed)00:33 No. 644913 ID: 55c4cf
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There is a long bout of silence. Neither Ladon or Asali say anything. Neither of them move. Eventually Eden behind Ladon and gazes upward toward the slime-like. Your companion however, is gone, and it might be easier to cope with if you weren’t covered with him. Your only comfort is that the twin voices are gone.

“Ladon, do you know anything about what just happened? Epsilon knew he was about to die.”
“Whatever happened to him was outside of my knowledge, but I know he was cursed. He’s been cursed since you met him. He had a mask similar to the one you just had, I know nothing more.”

“Okay,” you find little comfort in those words, “I’m sorry for the things that were done. It was my body but it wasn’t me. I won’t hurt anyone if I can help it, I hope you believe me.”
“I do. Please take your orb and leave me with my Eden. I will see you again when you break the seal.”
“What sea--”
“I'm sorry but telling you won’t help you. Good luck.”

...take the orb. It's probably your phylactery.

Linger for a moment at his corpse/bloodstain and... say a few words for him. You won't let his death be in vain.

Get the orb. Then go see Mint, you need a bit of comfort, also shower and possibly clothes that are don't have Epsy all over.

Also we should go save Chu while we're at it.

Take the orb, and say your goodbyes. Epsilon wouldn't want to dwell on what just happened, he'd want you to see this through to the end, whatever that may be.

Asali, now is the perfect time to sit down, enjoy a brand new Arby's® smokehouse brisket, and think things over. Clam yourself down.

>>644913
Take orb, hug self, save chu.

take a little time to regroup, possibly at mint's.

Take the orb, and thank Ladon. Now that you know what you did to Eden, maybe apologize to him some.

Take the orb and head out. There'd be nothing worse for Epsilon than not making use of his sacrifice.

does asali have a contract with destruction too?

>>644913
Try to feel a bit less squid. You are excessively squid-feeling.

Take the orb. Now it's time to save Chu. Epsilon mentioned where she was when he was retelling what happened to him, right? You still got that Joker card?

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/06/04(Thu)15:18 No. 645447 ID: 55c4cf
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For the first time, Asali is whole. The act of taking your orb, your phylactery, fills you with strength and power. An unfortunate reminder that you are corrupt and ruined. Asali is not the woman you were. You will never again be just a hardworking mechanic. You will never share an apartment with your photographer boyfriend. You have both died, even if Asali has a new life without him.

Epsilon and Asali Nyonya Zakiya are gone.
The _____ are both gone too. Those harrowing voices have left you.
You are the new Asali. Something horrible is still happening here, it wasn’t just you. It wasn’t just the things your body did without you. You have a new determination to make it to the end and destroy the gestating ominous plans.

They will rue the day they shattered your life into fragments.

-----------------------------------

Accomplished: Find Nu, Uncover Ring, Swirly Vial for Eden, Tablets' Author Revealed, Chasm Monster Revealed.
You will need to go to the Graveyard and check on Gamma and Jack soon, and she still has not completed the key to the Marina.
Your goal is to complete as much a possible before taking the [Fuse & Wire] to the entrance to the Volcano.
[ The next action Asali chooses has severe consequences. ]
Will Asali bring the Joker Card to Chu, or Go to Mint’s Place?

No spending progression points until further notice to prevent an unwinnable state.

>>645447
Take the card to chu

Well fuck, if you put it that way, let's go see Mint first. We havden't checked in a lot, she might be in trouble.

Take joker card to Chu. Mint is not trapped, and has survived for quite some time on her own, she should be fine.

...oh! To make the decision easier you could use Precognition.

Pre-cognition:
Using it is such an incredibly good and obvious idea that I won't even make that voted on.
The vote between the two places will continue as normal. The vote will be locked Saturday at noon Pacific.
If she fails her pre-cognition roll she will go where the vote says regardless. If she succeeds she will go to the place with the more severe situation even if it goes against the vote. Thank you.

I'd go to Mint's place. She's a healer and now your only lover I guess. What has Chu done except steal things?

I firmly believe we should head to Mint's place. Even if there's little to be gained, Asali could really use some support.

If we're voting, I say head out to rescue Chu.

But first, we need to pay respects to our boyfriend.

>>645447
Chu chu chu chu chu chu chu!

joker card to chu

reluctantly save chu and then slap her for stealing your treasures

>>645447
goto chu!

remember chu has strongly implied that she's in danger.

Go help Chu first. That we know of, she is the one in immediate danger.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/06/07(Sun)03:59 No. 646878 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali chooses to go to the back of IKIT’S Store where Chu is trapped.

Meanwhile at Chu’s location, Mint has sat down nearby.

“Is somebody there?” The skunk asks from below.
“Yes, Chu, it’s Mint Milk Orach.”

There is a pause as green dragon’s tone sinks in.
“You sound very unhappy, dear.”
Mint is in fact, really unhappy.

This is the last time Mint will talk to Chu, what would you like Mint to talk about?

Asali: Hurry up, you have to HELP.

Mint: Explain why you're unhappy.

W-what are you doing there Mint?

[Put the gas on it Asali!]

Ask Chu why she was looting the island instead of staying with you?

Talk about the good times. Stay positive!

Also ask her if she's got down there to hide from Asali.

Mint: Ask Chu if she needs anything. Talk about what she found while scouring the island. Ask what she knows about the volcano.

Above all else, tell her that you care about her, and that she is a dear friend. Tell her that you'll help her in any way you can.

"why did you make such poor life choices" mint shouted in dismay

have mint explain what she's planning to do.

>>646878
Mint: What are you doing?

Chu: What is your plan?

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/06/23(Tue)03:16 No. 650275 ID: 55c4cf
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“I am unhappy. I am unhappy with you, Chu.”
“What do you m--”
“No, shut up. I want you to listen. Our friend was in trouble years ago, you disappeared and stole a bunch of stuff. You’ve been living in the shadows barely spending time with me to avoid arrest but I’ve stayed around with you. This horrible event occurs and you fucking leave me entirely alone.”
“The horror had stopped, Mint. It’s been safe, I wanted to find anything valuable left over.”
“To do that you may have gotten a bunch of people murdered. Something valuable has been waiting for you days. ME.”

They were both quiet for a while.

“Mint, I’m sorry, the stuff I hunted down could be worth a lot.”
“I’m a doctor, we were never wanting for money.”
“I know bu--”
“Just stop, we’re done. I’m going to make sure you get out of there but I never want to see you again. You don’t care about anyone else but yourself. You damned everyone behind that door and then abandoned me.”

“Alright,” a weak voice whispers out from IKIT’S BUGLAR TRAP™.

>>650275
So Mint is going to try to convince Ikit to let Chu out, then?

Mint, you're right for sure but don't burn all the bridges with Chu. I mean yes, what she did is wrong, but you both are two of the very few people that survived the massacre, so hey, she could be dead. Besides you might not be out of the woods yet.

So how 'bout we leave the door open to "kinda friends maybe?" instead of good bye forever?

ask if those things are worth more than money

Sigh and move aside to wait for Asali. There's not a whole lot more to say here.

I am curious about who she got murdered, though.

getting people killed and leaving you to probably die too. better without her, damn

I mean really Mint, she was a thief long before you met her, she was a thief when you knew her, and you are surprised and angry by her running off to find stuff to steal?

Then you are upset with her for getting trapped in there and being unable to come back to you, a trap which she has nearly died inside.

I think she has suffered enough, stealing is clearly her coping mechanism for something horrific like this, not everyone can sit in a tent, fuck and do drugs to relax. If you ain't liking it then that is your problem.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/07/03(Fri)12:32 No. 652837 ID: 55c4cf
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“Chu, it’s hard for me to push away from you. Until I know what happened to the people you trapped, I can’t talk to you.”

Chu doesn’t respond.
Mint moves and hugs her own knees.

You arrive. The tension is palpable.

Cut the tension with a knife. Then greet Mint and give her a hug. Proceed to free Chu.

Say hi. Ask why so glum. You've got the key to Chu's cage here.

Although first I think you should chew Chu out for being a dickass thief, didn't she steal something from you?

>>652837
Sit down next to her and hug her.

Hand tools to Chu, hug Mint

Does she mean the people trapped in the volcano?

keys a good bargaining chip.

i guess just put the card in the hole so chu can escape and go away

>>652838
I'm with this, but we should be careful about acknowledging the tension. We want to make sure everyone's willing to listen about what we're all going to be doing next.

Mint looks like she could use a hug. You should give her one, and then explain that you have the means to free Chu.

Ask Mint if she is alright?
You don't want Chu to be injured so give her the Joker Card immediately.

Don't tell Mint about Epsilon for now, she's already distraught.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/07/14(Tue)23:32 No. 656002 ID: 55c4cf
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You are here, and you are much different. You restored your body to its former state. You are whole again.

You can tell Mint is not well, but returning Chu's, "Joker Card," is the first thing you do.

"Are you going to be alright in there, Miss Chu?" you whisper.
You rest a hand on Mint to let her know you are there. The first priority is ensuring Chu makes it out alive.

give chu the thing

Question mint and chu on what the dealio is. What exactly did chu du?

Let's do that, then. Talk to chu, give her the joker card. Then we can all have a little chit chat.

First things first. Let's get Chu out of there.

just read their minds, we have telepathy

Asali please be careful, Chu is upset.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2015/07/16(Thu)00:26 No. 656225 ID: 55c4cf
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Chu breaks out of the trap as it attempts to crush her to death. The upset skunk barrels toward you crying and screaming.

"If I didn't stop you from going inside, you'd be dead too you ungrateful bitch," Chu howls.

>>656225
suplex chu

Put yourself between Mint and Chu. Right now, the last thing we need is for the two of them to be fighting.

>>656225
Wow, no. Keep them separated.

throw chu into the air and catch her, and keep doing this untill she calms down

Catch Chu in a hug and just hold her and let her calm down.

Wow no. Tackle her and hold her down until she calms the fuck down.

dropkick chu in her damn face

Keep them separated and try to calm Chu down. But mainly keep em separated.

Catch her and keep her down. We don't need this escalating

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/07/18(Sat)23:54 No. 656883 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint sits at her usual seat at the Tavern. The plant-like reporter wanted an interview. Mint was their "connection" to Chu. The detective and officer kept a constant eye on Mint. Mint tires of interrogation. Mint is sick of Chu not being around. Chu was already late.

Mint had been waiting for Chu to show up for weeks. They needed to have a serious talk. From the dragon's experience she would not have aforementioned talk today. The authorities presence meant Chu would vanish the second this arrangement completed.

Mint was miserable.

Who should Mint talk to?
Ellana: The robot police dog.
Fang Tian: Plant-like reporter.
Nisha: Hard boiled ghoul detective.

>>656883
Ellana. Talking to her would probably give the reporter material for his writing anyway, and could even answer some of his unasked questions.

Bark repeatedly at Ellana yes.

ask the detective if they got any hot leads

Talk to Ellana.

Nisha would be the most informative choice.

Sure, let's talk with Ellana

fang tian seems like a standup guy

Talk to Nisha. She probably has a lot of information we could use...but of course, she's a detective, so be careful about giving her too much information in return.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/10/25(Sun)05:24 No. 679262 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint doesn’t actually want to hear what these three have to say.
For the moment she instead thinks of a girl she keeps seeing around. Mint had not done much besides flirt with her a few times. After this fun talk, perhaps Mint would find her and ask her name. Ask her out for a drink.

Mint chooses to talk to Ellana. Granted the choice was made via Ellana interrupting her thinking about her crush, but made nonetheless.

“Your girlfriend stole so much money from the town. Now businesses are refusing to send ships here. It really would help us if you would cooperate with us. You’ve been a doctor here for quite some time. You work for the Marina. If we don’t resolve this, the whole island might get shut down.”

Mint doesn’t know what to tell any of them, and with the Reporter here, anything she says is likely to be put in the paper. Mint doesn’t even know anything, but they don’t believe her.

Tell them that you'd like to help with anything you can, but you don't even know what can you do to help.

>>679262
As a doctor you run your own business here as well, and it affects you just as much when people and business stop coming to the island. You have no motive to be hiding any information, and if you knew anything why would you be here instead of on the lamb with her?

trick the reporter into publicizing your date by hinting Ellana might know something.

Become an agent of prophecy. Tell them a plague is coming.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/12/05(Sat)03:47 No. 687092 ID: 55c4cf
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“I haven’t seen her at all since she stole all that money. I’ve been telling you that the whole time, I don’t know where she is--”
“BUT ARE YOU SURE there isn’t something you could do to help us find her?!” Ellana was too excited to maybe learn something, and interrupted Mint. The dragon, now irritated, finishes what she was saying.”
“and the most contact I’ve had was to set up this little ‘date’ which isn’t much of a good girlfriend time. It’s not that I am unwilling to help you. I have no means to help you.”

The door suddenly bursts open. In the doorway shambled the skunk, Chu, who was being discussed. The air in the tavern changed, the mood shifting to danger. The forceful intruder’s breath was rapid and ragged, her eyes were wide. She was frightened. Chu screams, “RUN,” in pure terror before starting to back outside the door.

Hard to argue with a face like that. Get outta there!

Run.

Well, time to get out. Run, head for the exit, go!

>>687092
join chu in fleeing thing

>>687092
GTFO. Warn anyone else you can on the way out.

Grab Chu's shirt and urge the others to flee.

run out the door, ask this bitch where she been

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/12/10(Thu)22:54 No. 688130 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint quickly urges herself and the people at their booth to get up, while she grabs Mint's shirt and runs toward the door.

Very few patrons of the tavern are quite as lucky.

The small party who escape the tavern quickly enough are following the skunk. Chu is crossing the street toward the storefront of Casul the Fortune Teller..

What should Mint ask of Casul, given the opportunity?

ask casul why he aint runnin'

How can you save the most lives?

Ask him how best to weather the oncoming storm.

Ask where can you and your friends hide from this horror.

Also while you run, remember that girl you were flirting with, it'd be a good idea to warn her and all that.

>>688130
Oh man a fortune teller? I've always wanted to ask them some things! Was I happy in a previous life? What will I be when I grow up? Is there any pirate gold laying around somewhere on the island? WHERE DO I GO TO GET WEED!?

Wait no those are stupid, we can just grow weed.

Actual suggestion: Where would it be safe for people to go?

Be really careful what you wish for.
Asking for a safe place to go is the best idea, ask where your crush is if you have two choices, then you can try and save her if she isn't in the correct path.

where is she

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2015/12/20(Sun)08:47 No. 689651 ID: 55c4cf
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Chu, Ellana, Nisha, and Mint are unfortunately the only people who have escaped the tavern. As the four of them step into Casul’s Fortune Telling, they meet the android standing up and ready to greet them. Casul’s face was strangely cracked and he seemed like he was falling apart. Of the four guests, only Nisha had ever visited.

“Ah, finally. Welcome Chu, Ellana, Mint, and Ellana! I’ve been waiting for you all day. After I answer you, I can finally be free.” The android’s blood analogous fluid dripped down his left hand. His hand was very much ripped apart from scratching the message on the table.

All of them are uncomfortable.
“Please, request your fortunes, none of us have much time.”
“Is there a place we can go that is safe?” Mint Pauses in the question, unsure how to frame the next question, “I was wondering if my friend ____ was safe?”

Chu does not look too pleased, and looks out the door.

“If you want a chance to live, you’ll have to retreat to the volcano. As for your roast beef, you’ll see her again if you keep safe.” Casul’s eyes start giving off some bizarre glow as the corruption of the being possessing him was punishing him for telling the truth.

“Please get out, thank you for putting your trust in Casul. It was nice,” He laughs full of pain and a hint of relief.

Well, that was pleasant. Say thank you and then look for the quickest way for the volcano, tell the others to come with you if they want to live.

Thank casul, hustle on down to the volcano

Oh thank the gods Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich will be okay.

Wouldn't want to overstay our welcome with a horrifyingly possessed robot, let us vamoose to the volcano, grabbing whatever survivors we can on the way.

>>689651
run a debugging program???

He seems to be too far gone for us to help. I suggest we thank him and leave to seek shelter.

thank him, and wish him well on his inevitable death

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/01/01(Fri)23:15 No. 691201 ID: 55c4cf
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As the group makes their way out of the dual purpose shop, Casul’s body starts cracking and breaking apart more violently.
“Freedom,” Casul screams in a mixture of joy and pain.

Next door, the owner of the town’s store was planting landmines all over the already destroyed Apartment building. His daughter was one of the first people to die tonight. He wanted to do his best to hurt the beast that was wrecking their home. He had no combat abilities, this was the best plan he could think of.

The group rushes out of Casul’s place, barreling north and out of the town toward the volcano. There was not a lot of hope for them, but the fact they had grasped any at all was a relief.
They had a chance.

Nothing to do now but wait until the danger passes. Anyone got a deck of cards?

Do you think there'd be enough time to have a look in the general store for supplies to survive? Or is that pretty much not viable.

Tell the others that everything will be fine and keep heading to the volcano.

>>691201
Okay so is this some sorta demonic possession thing because I think maybe this is some sorta demonic possession thing and 'freedom' doesn't mean death

>>691201
Chu looks like she's falling behind, don't leave her!

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/01/05(Tue)15:39 No. 691875 ID: 55c4cf
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When the five of them arrived at the volcano, three people were already sitting at the door. Lynn the Janitor, Pudding the Nurse, and ____ the ______. Mint was relieved. Of all the people on the island, it was so pleasing to know that she was safe.

“Lynn! You’re here, I’m so happy to see you,” Mint all but sobbed.
Ellana was all business, preparing to open the door. Fang Tian was very curious. Nisha seemed distant. Chu was mad.

Finally an opportunity to talk to Lynn, Mint’s crush, what should she say to the other?

That you were so, so worried about her. And ask her if she's ok. Also tell her that if they get separated now, she should look for a safe place to hide until the coast is clear, because things aren't looking good.

times like these call for a we survived high five.

>fate in limbo
I'm guessing that's Sani. We don't know one way or another if she survived. Now, how can we affect her fate...? Obviously we can't do anything via this flashback, at least not anymore, since if she survived she would be sitting there already safe. Or maybe we can... retroactively suggest that Mint or Chu try to save Sani?

I uh, don't think this is a good time to do anything mushy what with Chu standing right there. I guess Mint could ask if she's hurt.

And now they kiss

ask lynn if she is interested in a hot dragon wife

Get everyone to go outside, we know the black plague visits the fire flower queen, she might come here.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/01/07(Thu)06:32 No. 692062 ID: 55c4cf
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The group opens up the door, and heads inside. Mint however stops Lynn in order to talk to her for a moment.
“Lynn, it’s nice to see that you’re safe. I hope you didn’t get hurt during the attacks from that… thing.”
“N-no. I felt worried and scared, Pudding suggested we come hideout here, and we ended up bringing ____ along as well. I don’t understand why a p-pretty doctor would want to talk to me. I appreciate that you c-care, though. Thank you.” Lynn fidgets nervously. THe laborer had a lot of trouble talking.

Chu glares from outside. Mint thinks that perhaps it was time to talk to the skunk.

Tell Chu thanks for the warning, and give her a kiss or something. She's a hero now! Then you can tell her you're also mad at her for running off.

Well, this is gonna be awkward. Thank Chu for warning you and tell her to hurry up and come in. Also tell her that we haven't ratted her out.

tell lynn you can think of a few reasons why you'd wanna talk and wink like five times

Might want to tell Chu to back off at this point. I wouldn't flirt as much until you've fixed that.

ignore chu, flirt with cow harder

>>692063
Right here. Give her a smooch and some encouragement before you talk to Chu.

>>692062
smoochu~

Get your mack on

Chu can wait. Give Lynn a kiss and then go see what Chu's deal is.

Did everyone forget we're trying to keep Chu from murdering Mint in the present?

>>692154
well yeah but smooche

just smooch da girlie breh

Sha la la la la la don't be scared, just cuz the skunk is mad, you gotta, kiss da girl.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/01/14(Thu)22:30 No. 693998 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint pulls Lynn in slowly, “I care a lot more than you knew.”
Miss Orach gently takes hold of the cow’s face before giving her a kiss on the lips. The two hold their affectionate ministrations for what feels like a long moment. The shorter lady closes her eyes and melts into the kiss, but it doesn’t last.

The bubble dragon feels herself grabbed and hurled backwards. Lynn is promptly pushed further into the entrance.

Chu, having removed necessary components for the door, has caused the door to slam shut.

Ellana, Fang Tian, Lynn, Nisha, Pudding, and ____.
These six are trapped in that volcano. These people have been damned to an unfortunate fate.


The noise that had still sounded from Chili Town had fainted. There were no more screams. Mint heard silence, and felt an anger she was still trying to fully realize. This was Chu’s unforgivable transgression.

Kiss Chu, VERY ANGRILY

Or just berate her for trapping people in a freakin volcano what a jerk.

Good to know there's more than one heartless monster terrorizing this place.

Find out just what the hell Chu's problem is. With force if necessary.

demand an explenation, threateningly.

Ask what the fuck even. What's her problem?

>>693998
This is not a kissing moment Chu her out

I think the "why" is pretty obvious at this point, but still, she just kinda probably killed six people. Berate the skunk.

>>694004
No really, a damn good explanation is necessary right now.

sounds like it's time to snap suplex a skunk

She acting like she want this after being gone all this time. You need to be like, "bitch, why you actin' so cray cray?"

ask what the hell is wrong with her

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/01/16(Sat)23:58 No. 694691 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint tries to question Chu’s actions, and tell her that she was upset. To re-open the door.
“I won’t let you die in there, bye,” the thief yells over Mint’s words.

Chu vanishes in a hurry.
No answers are given. Mint is left alone.
There is nothing remaining except silence.

“Please, make it out alive. Especially you, Lynn.” She whispers back toward the sealed entrance.
Mint has nothing left, everyone and everything has been taken from her. What can she even do at this point?

Time to do the only thing you can, really. Hole up somewhere safe and wait for the danger to pass.

maybe you could go see what's goin down.

>>694691
Check for survivors? You are still a doc after all.

Lay low, look for a place to hide. Go back to town, see if there are any survivors.

it looks like it's time to get high

Scavenge what you can from the town, be wary of the mines though.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/02/05(Fri)16:14 No. 699327 ID: 55c4cf
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It would take some time for Mint to will herself forward to go back to the village. There was nothing to greet her but corpses and silence. It was miserable, and she could find nobody that she could help with all of her medical experience. It was hopeless.
Burying everyone in the town took a considerable amount of time. Mint felt it was the least everyone deserved.
Days passed. She used clothing she found to do a lot of the hard work. Covering her own clothing in gore and dirt seemed like a bad idea. After she had buried everyone she collected supplies, started her own garden, and built a hut to stay in.

Everything was death. She drowned in her drugs more than usual, completely and utterly alone.

>>699327
Maybe you should explore the island a bit. Whatever did this didn't just vanish.

Continuing to explore now might lead into the path of whatever it is that did this. Stay put.

Take it easy, think that at least things can't get worse. Keep an eye out of your hut to make sure it's safe.

sulk

i hope there was a means to take a bath, imo

Mint is fucking pissed.

Mint!DReamEr2eU 2016/03/18(Fri)04:12 No. 710074 ID: 55c4cf
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Chu's charge stops immediately when Mint's fist slams into her face.

Chu is free from her imprisonment.
Chu is also rendered unconscious.

Control returns to Asali.

make sure mint don't follow that up w/ more punching and/or kicking

Dang. Well, we're gonna have to carry her now. Ask Mint if she's ok, we gotta ask Chu when she wakes up how did she know that the others were going to die in the volcano.

Yay Chu is saved! I guess. Maybe we should find a safe place to put her while she's out? I mean Mint could probably do that too but I don't want to see either of them clawing eachother's eyes out when she wakes up.

Oh! We could leave her at your place, she could be like an extra life, if she wakes up with amnesia too.

>>710077
Can we find some a safe place to put her? Plenty of abandoned buildings around, right? Tie her up so she can't escape...Chu's actions shows she can be dangerous. You can interrogate her when she wakes up.

Asali, you should talk to Mint. See how she's doing. After you're done with that, you need to discuss a plan to rescue everyone at the volcano.

murder chu

I think Mint should decide what to do with Chu. Assuming she doesn't try to beat her up some more. I mean I kindof assume not, and she should probably not do that.

Don't get too pushy. Their relationship is not your business. Only their survival.

Restraining Chu is a good option if possible. She is an escape artist, so you might be better off killing her if you cannot bind her well enough.

Chu seems fairly helpless without her Joker card. Liberate her of it and tie her up to prevent any more outbursts.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/04/22(Fri)07:59 No. 718354 ID: 55c4cf
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Mint storms off with little ceremony. The green dragoness does say that she will be waiting at the volcano once Asali is ready.

Asali decides to restrain Chu, and take away her gear. A number of voices in her head wanted to just kill her but that is not what she was about. So far she had not willingly killed anybody as far as she was aware. Once they could get off the island they could bring Chu with, even though it might mean the skunk would be arrested. That’s no longer her real concern.

Asali needs to decide on a place to Store Chu.
You must also choose between going to the Graveyard or visiting Skraig first.

We could leave Chu at the Temple, I think it's one of the safest places around.

Then let's hang out at the Graveyard.

yeh leave chu somewhere safe.

>>718356
I'll agree with this.

Leave Chu at the temple, then go visit the graveyard.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/02(Mon)16:00 No. 720535 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali decides that the temple was the safest place to store Chu. The skunk was an escape artist, and having two people to watch over her gives a better chance she will stay put. You inform Ladon and Eden a general shakedown of why she is tied up.

Eden decides to be friendly.


You decide to go to the graveyard and put off checking up on Skraig for the time being. The matters with the robots seemed much more urgent. Having any amount of memory gives you the forethought to show caution in your approach of the place.

Gamma pops out all ready for an ambush, but it recognizes you and roars out, “My favorite bloodbag not riddled with bullets, how have you been doing? I was actually about to leave the island, is there something you need, friend?! Asali you got here just in time. I have new friends!”

meet his new friends

Inquire about new friends? Who else could he have met around here?

Cheerfully greet Gamma, cautiously ask who are these new friends. Stay on your toes, just in case.

New friends are good. Say hi.

>>720535
>>720540
>>720543
>>720624
Might want to compose yourself before you meet his friends. Don't want to have them think you're afraid if they can SMELL FEAR.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/09(Mon)15:42 No. 722296 ID: 55c4cf
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The moonlit massive murder machine meanders manically meeting more men making much merry. The ship that was rather ruined before has been repaired. Out from the ship emerge Jack, and good ol' Trusty IKIT.

"So, uh, so the robot you fixed up. I got him running, his name is Jack. My new... friend IKIT came over here and he offered to fix the ship so we can fly off of this island. We were just about to blast off so I'm glad you dropped by. I will miss you strange meat maiden!"

"Oh wow! This is the mechanical genius that put me back together? GOSH, I'm so embarrassed that you had to see me in such a condition. If I ever see you off of this island, be sure to hit me up and I will treat you ALL OVER the town. I have no idea if you're nice but you're alright with me if you got me fixed up."

The green robot seems friendly. That was a nice surprise.

"WELL WELL, MY FINAL CUSTOMER COMING TO THANK ME FOR ALL MY ASSISTANCE. NO NEED TO APPLAUD. YOU CANNOT REALLY FIT IN THE SHIP HOWEVER, THE BIG MACHINA TILTS THE WEIGHT LIMIT AND FORTUNATELY FOR ME I AM SMALL. YOU HOWEVER, ARE FAR TOO FAT TO COME WITH US. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS."

You are less happy to see the rat. Heck this rat. Heck him to hell.

heck him and heck is stupid store.

Thumbs up Gamma, give the green robo lizard a high five, flip off Ikit, walk off like a boss.

Woo, Jack!

Weh, Ikit.

Effusively give them your best regards and tell Jack that you'll take him up on his offer when you two meet again. Tell Gamma to be good and then let's head up to see Skraig.

Wait, aren't you going to ask where they're going? Jack is offering to hang out with you, Gamma's pretty cool. You gotta know before the blast off?

Also, shoot Ikit an extremely dirty look. >:(

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/10(Tue)20:36 No. 722519 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali doesn’t have the willpower to care about Ikit at this juncture.

“Thank you, Jack. I’m glad we got you up and running again. I’ll make sure and hit you up once I find another way off this island.”

The android reptile slides right on next to Asali and starts flexing and posing in front of you as if he was trying to impress you in some way.

“You are MORE THAN welcome, my beautiful guardian angel. While I may not know you, I do know that you are a true hero, and a true hero is someone that I the great JACK can relate to. Once we meet again there is far more than a simple drink or meal that can be done. We can voyage to more adventure, and save the pure and innocent, beautiful women. Ah, do you LIKE women?.. Men.. Robots?” Jack waggles his eyebrows.

Asali, not much moved by his exuberance replies, “OK.”

What kind of goodbye should we give Gamma, and/or Ikit?

Thank gamma, he's been a genuine help.

Give gamma a friendly pat in the back and tell him to take care of himself and thanks for the help.

Flip the bird at IKIT.

Thank Gamma, either with face rubs or a handshake.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/11(Wed)12:55 No. 722566 ID: 55c4cf
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You try to rudely dismiss Ikit. You also try to go to Gamma to give him a friendly goodbye chat.

That isn't what you do.

That isn't what you do at all.

The whispers are drowning you.

Put him down Asali, he's not worth it. This isn't you.

Yeah, this is not good at all. Try to focus, and stop killing IKIT, if that's possible.

If you can't stop crushing his neck, maybe you can try to use the warp to get away from him, try to clear your mind?

you should definitely not do this.

and explain probably.

>>722566
Well don't let them, then.

That is neither face rubs nor handshake and also not Gamma. No. Bad Asali.

Drown the whispers right back and let Ikit go he is just a dork.

Put down the asshole who gave you items essential to your Quest, crushing a rat person won't look good on a resume anyways.

Set the asshole down. He is an asshole, but you're crossing a line you don't want or need to.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/12(Thu)21:20 No. 722894 ID: 55c4cf
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You are all Asali. You are schizophrenic, and it can be difficult to deal with these voices. Each voice can only do so much on your own. Right now, you cannot seem to get through to your body. There is another voice fighting you.

Your struggle to stop killing Ikit is successful, but not as much as you had intended.

"Asali, what are you doing?! Do you not want us to escape this place? Please talk to me," Gamma cried out. He sounds confused and conflicted. Gamma considers violence.

The conflict is now considered combat, even if you are not the reason why. Your inventory is no longer accessible.

Hmm... use... telepathy... on self?

Talk to gamma, talk to gamma!

Our enemy is inside us, we should try using telepathy on ourselves.

>>722894
this thing has been messing with us all quest, telepathy on self might be the most clever idea someone's had

i don't entirely see how killing Ikit is a bad thing.

Well we could try that, telepathy on self. If you can still move, though, try also walking away from there before we do something worse.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/13(Fri)13:06 No. 722946 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali recovers one PSI point.
Asali spends two PSI to invoke Telepathy.

You focus on yourself. You all look inside your own person.

There is a massive broken mask keeping you company.
The mask has a corrupting aura that is impeding on your voices, your thoughts, your decisions, your actions.

Kill Ikit, if the others resist, kill them too. No one should leave this island. Punish Ikit for providing a means to leave. Do not allow this body to leave the island.

The mask’s thoughts are leaking due to its connection to you.

”KILL IKIT, WE CANNOT LET HIM GO. HE MUST DIE.”

The mask bellows, actively trying to influence you and your body. You have located the presence of the corruption that has been influencing you. Your new question is how do you deal with it?

>>722946
Well I wish I had thought of this earlier. Hmm...

Corrupting aura means we probably shouldn't get close to it. Unless Asali's offensive aura can counteract it?

Or maybe we can use that L:? power here. It's part of Asali's lich powerset, not the mask, so it shouldn't backfire.

Tell it to fuck off.

Can we use offensive aura inside our own mind to make it fuck off?

EAT HIM

I vote we use the mystery power.

Punch it with mysterious skeleton hand power. What could go wrong?

>>722946

Ask it who or what the fuck it is, what are we even dealing with?

i would combine the mystery skill with combat aura and see what happens

but yeah it would be nice to know what the hell this thing is before we try and remove it

chigui!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/13(Fri)23:41 No. 723097 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali recovers one PSI point.

You prepare to use your offensive abilities upon the entity before you. Your curiosity eats at you enough to get you to break your could-be-stealth attack.

"You've been interfering with me through this entire mess. Who or what the heck are you, get out of here!"

Noises crack through the air as the mask starts to distort, its empty eye holes focusing upon your presence.

"So you finally noticed I was in here. Took you such a long time. You truly are useless without guidance."

"I'm going to destroy you."

"Well, this isn't me. This is my link to you. You already broke my twin sister's link to you, and she can't recover it. She can't for quite some time at least. They didn't seal me proper, though. I'll make you a deal, hahaha."

"I don't want a deal from you, what even are you, you didn't much answer my question."

"If you kill Ikit, I will make sure Lynn doesn't die. I won't even ask you to kill the other two, generous as I am. Well, doesn't die until you and your friends recover her. I can't help what happens after you recover all your friends. What I am? I am Anxiety."

Do you take its deal? Anything else you want to ask it?

>>723097
This deal is only good if Lynn is likely to die. Ask how much danger Lynn is in... and why it wants people to stay on the island.

Give him a rousing "Fuck you."

We don't even know if it's capable of making good on that deal. Refuse it, but try and get some more answers out of this thing.

No deal, we're not gonna make ourselves a murderer (again) just to amuse that thing. And they're not even guaranteeing that Lynn is gonna survive, they might try to kill her later.

Attack it, try to expel it from your mind.

definitely do not take this deal
currently every deal made has gone rather poorly so far

Considering its name, it is probably just using the anxiety of Lynn's current Schrodinger state of existence against us.

No deal, what could it do if we apparently are its main actor on the island anyway?

I don't know, but personally I feel like killing Ikit in exchange for someone who isn't a piece of shit is a really good deal. I say take the deal but I am currently outvoted considerably.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/14(Sat)20:47 No. 723319 ID: 55c4cf
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You decide to refuse Anxiety's deal.

"What purpose does that even serve you to kill Ikit?"
"Nothing really, it just seems amusing to punish him for taking the fun out of our games."
"How do I know for sure that you can even protect Lynn from being murdered?"
"That whole group is in MY domain, I want to kill all six of them so very much. I suppose I don't have to spare any of their lives since you won't accept my terms."

An loud and violent cackle begins to roar out of the mask. Whispers of the word, "murderer," croon throughout the laugh while the mask is breaking apart.

"I better make sure Mint knows you had a chance to save her lover, you uneducated pawn."

You spend 3 PSI points to assert Combat Aura & ???
While the mask begins to laugh as horrid as before, Asali unleashes her power, destroying the mask in an instant. The echoes of its laughter fade.
There is no more corruptive intruder, you now have full control of your body.

>>723319
Time to wake up, then.

Also, rush to the volcano. If you can get there in time and open the door with the wires, maybe you can save them. You... have the wires, right? We can open the door?

We made the right choice. Try to defuse the situation with Gamma, hopefully things happened a lot quicker in Asali's head than out there.

wake up and prepare to explain yourself

Honestly, maybe we can still kill Ikit.

Barring killing the Rat, apologize for things and let's say goodbye to these guys so they can escape the hellscape even if we cannot.

Apologize to Gamma (and Ikit I guess) and tell them that everything is under control now. We should check on Skraig too

apologize to your friends, encourage them to escape and ask Gamma if he would talk to you for a minute. they're likely a little shaken up and spooked by your behavior so don't force it too much

>>723384
Why should we go check on Skraig? Get to the volcano. Don't we have the wires to fix the door?

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/15(Sun)17:43 No. 723498 ID: 55c4cf
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You snap out of it.

Gamma gears up and ready to fire his weapons at you, but at the least he is hesitating. It does feel like that hesitation will not last much longer.

"If you are going to cause any of my friends harm, or threaten my ship, I will defend my territory with ferocity. I thought WE were friends, Asali. Either explain yourself or leave the premises immediately. I will take any movement toward us as hostility until otherwise stated."

"Sorry, Gamma. There was something horrible inside of me, I had to get rid of it. That's why I zoned out right there, I was aiming my psychic abilities into myself." You look toward the robot, keeping still with his threat looming over your head.

"You were compromised? Is it like a virus, but for a meat shape?" The robot sounds unsure.

"Yeah, pretty much. I thought I had gotten rid of it before I came to visit, but apparently there were two of them," you grumble, pained and frustrated. You try not to think of the Rat over there bleeding. You have no experience in first aid. Despite the mess he'll PROBABLY be fine.

"Replicating worms are the worst," Gamma grunts in consideration.

"Gamma, you three need to get off this island immediately, would you let me say goodbye to you?"

"AFFIRMATIVE... please do not spread your meat virus."

What should our final words to Gamma be?"

Pat his big dumb robot head, "Protect them you nerd."

>>723498
I'm sorry. Keep your friends safe.

I hope someday I'll deserve forgiveness.

Fly safe Gamma, and look after your friends.

Sit, seat yourself and thank him.

Tell him that he's the most considerate killer robot you've ever seen and that you're proud of him. Be safe and take care of everyone.

dude you've been pretty helpful, gamma.
you've ironically been one of the most human people here, thanks for being a weird angry robot

>>723502
Perfect.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/16(Mon)23:32 No. 723914 ID: 55c4cf
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Asali steps over to the fence and stares out over the ocean. The water is as unpleasant to think about as ever, but the stars were beautiful.

“Gamma, there’s a whole lot of awful stuff going on, and a lot of it revolves around me. I really want you to get out of here. Get in that ship, and fly off and go be an angry robot elsewhere. If I never see you again, know I appreciate your friendship.”

“I will never forget you, my disgusting muscle and bone casserole friend. I don’t understand what just happened, but we’ll go. Try to be safe, and I hope you get out of here. Help will probably arrive soon enough.”

“Thank you, Gamma. ...One last thing.”

“What’s that, Asali?”

“I’m sorry.”

The robot bellows a grating mechanical laugh. The injured Ikit is preparing the janky ship to take off.

>>723914
Get to the volcano.

Uhh, don't we have the Marina to go to? Or visiting Skraig before the volcano? I think volcano is the last place we should go and do everything else first.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/17(Tue)11:22 No. 723945 ID: 55c4cf
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You stand there with Gamma in silence for a while. The rat and obsolete robot make final preparations. The massive machina climbs into the tiny little pod, and blast off into the distance.

You watch three more people disappear out of your life, you hope it will not be for good. Gamma, Ikit, and Jack have escaped the island of Wormwood safely. ‘Good for them,’ you think. You try not to think that they are finally safe from you, but you think it anyway.

There is unfinished business on this island. You do not have the [Key] for the Marina. You want to check up on Skraig, you haven’t seen him in a long time. You don’t know if he is safe. You would like to see how River is doing, but you haven’t the slightest idea where she is.

Yeah, let's check on Skraig, let's see if he's doing ok. At least we're not gonna accidentally murder him.

Yeah let's give Skraig a high five or something.

Let's see how Skraig's doing.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/19(Thu)19:07 No. 724558 ID: 55c4cf
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You look at your map for the first time in a while.

Skraig is so far away, perhaps he could move on the other side of the island after you see him.

You do not know where River or Destruction are on the island but you know where everyone else alive is located.

What questions should we ask Skraig when we get there?

Ask him about how he's doing, then ask him if he's happen to seen River or Destruction while we were away.

Also ask him if he's gonna try to escape the island and how.

Ask him if he's up for a barbeque. Seriously I bet he knows how to make some good ribs.

And if he has any advice on RESCUING PEOPLE FROM THE VOLCANO. Look, he's a big, powerful guy. Maybe he could have something useful too.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/20(Fri)21:05 No. 724782 ID: 55c4cf
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It takes some time to get to Skraig's. It feels like it's been years since you've seen him. The place is nice and clean. When you approach the counter and start to say, "Hey, Skraig," the large body bursts out in excitement.
"TINY FRIEND YOU JUST MISSED NEW FRIEND WAS HERE HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?!"

"Most of the island's residents were accounted for. Have you met River Styx, or seen a weird feline in a mask?"
"WOW ARE YOU A PSYCHIC?! RIVER JUST HERE SHE NEW FRIEND WE HAD LOTS OF TALK HAHA. I NEVER SEEN THIS CAT YOU SPEAK OF, SORRY."

"How are you at grilling some barbecue? It'd be nice if you made some food for the survivors."
"MAYBE SKRAIG DO THIS BUT NEED TO MOVE CLOSER TO PEOPLE MAYBE? SKRAIG LONELY ONLY SEEN NEW FRIEND AND YOU IN ALMOST WEEK."

"We have a bunch of people trapped inside of the Volcano, do you think you could assist us if we needed your help?"
"YEAH, I SUPPOSE. WHAT YOU NEED ME TO DO... ALSO RIVER TOLD ME TO GIVE ME SOME MOONLIT JEWEL. YOU HAVE?"

You do in fact have the jewel, you got it a long time ago. While the moonlit jewel is similar to the phylactery, it is not the same item! Boy, it has been some time since your inventory mattered.

Yup, you have that thing. Ask what's important about it.

Aggressively apply that jewel to Skraig.

Please give Skraig the shiny.

Let's trust River on this one, give him the jewel.

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You hand Skraig what you think is the [Moonlit Jewel]. He looks it over carefully.

"YES THIS IS ITEM I LOOK FOR. RIVER SAY I NEED TO CRAFT THIS INTO SOMETHING YOU NEED MUCH LATER. SUPPLIES TO CREATE YOUR AMULET COST [42 POINTS]. I SORRY CANNOT FOR FREE, MAKING AMULET EXPENSIVE."

"Well, I guess so. Will you set up shop somewhere near the town and Marina f or me at least, giant friend Skraig?"

"YES, SKRAIG CAN DO. HAHA. BIG MOVE TO BIG CITY, FINALLY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS."

"Uh..."

"SKRAIG VERY LONELY," the beast pouts, playing with the big yellow orb.

You are afraid he is going to be disappointed, but it's easier to protect him when he is closer to everyone else.

That's a lot of points. Time to steal everything that isn't nailed down go treasure hunting?

Huh, where could we get more DOSH? I dunno hrm, maybe all we can do is volcano.

Ask him if she said what sort of amulet? Must be a big one with that size gem.

Ask him if he'd want something else in exchange for a discount, that's a lot of money for that item. Maybe we can help him moving to the new location ?

we gotta get him off this island.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/22(Sun)18:43 No. 725286 ID: 55c4cf
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You don't like how high the price of the [Moonlit Jewel Crafting] is. You offer other things in trade. Skraig gives off a laugh.

"SKRAIG ALREADY SELL OF OWN JUNK, NOT NEED YOURS!"

You offer to help him move instead, he is curious why he would need help moving his plate & utensils.

"I BE FINE. I START WORKING ON THIS FOR YOU. YOU COME BACK WHEN AFFORD FROM SKRAIG."

I guess let's go to the marina? I'd really rather go to the volcano and try to save the people in it, but the majority said marina last I saw.

Do we have the way to open the Marina yet? If not, let's check out the volcano.

Asali!DReamEr2eU 2016/05/23(Mon)17:19 No. 725539 ID: 55c4cf
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You do not have the key yet, so you are going toward the Volcano. You wish Skraig the best on his travels, and warn him that the Marina is locked up.

"DO BEST TO NOT DIE, FRIEND. PRETTY NECKLACE FOR YOU LATER."

>>725539
Think about pretty necklace, make hella time on going to volcano.

See ya later Skraig, don't die either.

So make your way to the volcano, mind your surroundings.