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993735 No. 993735 ID: eedbeb

Part 1: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/989140.html

Interlude: https://questden.org/kusaba/quest/res/991509.html

Your wings keep growing.
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No. 996347 ID: acd68f

Drink more, channel your inner psychic Angel abilities to distract Jadis by I don’t know, having Saul flash her?
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No. 996348 ID: b1b4f3

>>996345
We need to stay ahead of Saul. +1 drunk.

Use wings to "accidentally" tickle Jadis and Cookie.
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No. 996349 ID: fd1757

Slap your butt in front of Jadis at a crucial moment when she's trying to keep balance.
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No. 996361 ID: eedbeb
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996361

>Get more drunk

Unfortunately, Jadis is busy with the game right now. She’ll top you off at the start of the next round.

>Slap your butt in front of Jadis at a crucial moment

Jadis has rigged the call outs so that you have to twist yourself in very inconvenient ways. You accidentally tickle Cookie’s nose with one of your wings and when he lifts a hand to sneeze his elbow brushes the mat. Despite all his talk of serious business, Saul is a giggly mess.

Once it’s just you and Jadis left, you unveil your bounteous angel behind when you’re sure she’s facing your back. She screams and shields herself from the holy glow.

You’ve finished the game. What do you want to do next?

Round 3 complete.
Change in points: +5
Bonus points (Winning): +1
Total points: 7
Drunk: Level 2. Saul is also at Level 2.
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No. 996364 ID: b1b4f3

>>996361
+1 drunk. Might be good to stay at 3, but we need to get there sooner rather than later.

Talk to Cookie about Body. He's obviously pissed at Saul for being so callous about it.
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No. 996394 ID: eedbeb
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996394

>Talk to Cookie

Once you’ve made sure that a stunned Jadis has upped your blood alcohol content, you find Cookie hunched against one of the marble pillars supporting the high ceiling laden with chandeliers. You take out your notebook and start writing, a bit sloppier than usual.

‘you okay?’

Cookie’s frown deepens. “I don’t know why we’re having a party.”

‘need to give saul a good time’

Cookie sighs. “I’m sure there’s a reason for that, but it all feels fake. Does nobody care that Body is dead? That we’re dealing with gods who could kill us as an afterthought?”

You shrug your shoulders. You haven’t really had time to process Body’s death, and with so many witches and monsters and gods around you were hoping that you’d get her back.

‘were you two close?’

Cookie rubs the corner of his eye. “Kind of. We were both on the bottom of the pecking order in the apartment. I know Jadis never wanted to teach me magic, but she strung me along to keep Margot happy. And Body tried her best but I don’t think Jadis ever liked her as a person.”
You’re properly drunk now so Cookie’s words don’t hurt as much as they would.

‘sorry. that sucks’

You need to move on, but you can reassure Cookie before you go.

Round 4 complete.
Change in points: +3
Total points: 10
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 2.
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No. 996395 ID: f8fa51

Hot take: Hosting a party and your parents' house is cool, but cheating at a party you're hosting is pretty uncool Jadis. Are you uncool, Jadis?
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No. 996401 ID: b1b4f3

>>996394
Tell him you'll try to be there for him. Things will get better.

Why don't we talk to Saul next? Ask him if he wants to talk about the moon god yet. If not, what about the humans?
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No. 996404 ID: 8db9ae

Say you’re sorry that there’s been no chance to grieve or even process this.

Hopefully plan Saul works out and the gods/angels are stopped and you can like take a moment to breathe and sleep or something.

Speaking of Saul, see about flirting with him, you’re slightly drunk and kind of interested/intimidated
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No. 996405 ID: ec49cf

Hug the Cookie
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No. 996427 ID: e51896

Play "would you rather" with everyone.
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No. 996430 ID: 6c85e8

You're not crazy. What you feel is real and valid. This shit is insane and nobody is acting right right now, you're just trying to make sure the world's still going to be here on Monday and this party you think is helping that happen. Stay strong. Things are going to be better.
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No. 996498 ID: eedbeb
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996498

You tell Cookie that things will get better, that everything in the last few days has been insane and nobody is acting normal. You’re not sure if your empathy comes across in your hasty scrawls, but Cookie gives you a small smile and you give him a gentle side hug before leaving to find Saul.

The god is leaning against the makeshift bar, holding a bottle of absinthe. Kibble is standing next to him, face crumpled in mortification.

“You don’t like Mother? How about Mom? Don’t tell me you want me to call you Mommy.” Saul says. “Oh hey Evelyn, we were just having a little family reunion.”

“Please don’t call me any of that. My name is Kibble.”

Saul must sense your confusion, because he takes a generous swig of poisonous green fluid and smacks his lips appreciatively. “Did ya know Kibble snagged one of my mouths a few years ago? She finished a space distortion right as she was about to get eaten. One in a million chance, so you know, bound to happen. Jadis thought she was taking the soul of some poor sap Kibble had ingested, but she also got the digestion processor mixed in there and that’s how I ended up inside Body.”

Kibble nods slowly, and the lines around her eyes ease.
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No. 996499 ID: eedbeb
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996499

You still have no idea what Saul is saying. It feels like you’re missing important backstory and a college education in magic. Why would Saul awaken inside Body if most of him was in the moon?

“God stuff. Uh, how can I explain it…We’re basically a gazillion of autonomous programs running in parallel, all connected and capable of intelligent adaptation. If you take a piece out of the framework that’s keeping it static, it’ll link back with the whole.” Saul drains the bottle and burps. “So I’m not the main body, but I am myself.”

You can talk to Kibble and Saul for another round.

Round 5 complete.
Change in points: +2
Bonus points (Cookie Reassurance): +1
Total points: 13
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 3.
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No. 996504 ID: 54ce8b

Right. The werewolf guy's soul were the scraps surrounding Saul, who was the thing in the middle of the scraps. As long as we can get to 23 points by round 11, we can win by having sex with Saul in the last round I think. Even though nobody has genitals afaik so I'm not sure how sex works.

Play Never Have I Ever and hope it's 2 rounds.
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No. 996519 ID: f960f1

Ask Saul of he can help Mommy- I mean Kibble go back to normal after all this over.
After that, let's play never have I ever.
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No. 996523 ID: b1b4f3

>>996499
Does that mean we could talk to the Moon God if we could separate an Angel's mind from its body?
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No. 996528 ID: eedbeb
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996528

You wonder if that means you could get a hold of the other god by messing with an angel.

“Doubt it. Like, we plan for that sort of thing and in the rare case that the programs are disrupted, they usually adapt. Kibble didn’t become me because the piece that she got reached a steady state and kind of turned her into a, what does Jadis call them, Tim.”

“You’re not going to change me back?” Kibble asks.

“Hell no, I’d be a terrible son if I did that.”

Kibble straightens up and smiles. It looks like Saul’s words have lifted a weight off her shoulders.

You finish your conversation with Saul and Kibble and suggest playing Never Have I Ever. You assemble everyone except Cookie for the game, which will last two rounds, not including this one. What are some things that Evelyn has never done?

Round 6 complete.
Change in points: +2
Bonus points (Kibble smiled oh my god): +1
Total points: 16
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 3.
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No. 996529 ID: e46bc4

Potential ideas:

Never bungee jumped
Never had sex in public
Never traveled to another country (or city)
Never dyed my hair a rediculous color.
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No. 996530 ID: b1b4f3

>>996528
Evelyn has never kissed a girl.
Evelyn has never skipped leg day.
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No. 996531 ID: 54ce8b

Never had sex in public
Never went scuba diving
Never eaten jalapenos
Never rode a motorcycle
Never skipped leg day
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No. 996532 ID: fd1757

Never casted the Little Glowy Light spell.

Never eaten tacos.

Never punched a vampire.

Never skipped leg day.
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No. 996534 ID: eedbeb
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996534

>Never had sex in public.

“Oooh, I’m Evelyn and I’ve had sex.” Jadis says, rolling her eyes for effect. You’re a little hurt by the mocking tone.

“Hey, I’m sure people here have had sex besides me.” Saul argues. The god was the only one who put down a finger. You make a mental note that Saul isn’t all talk. You kind of want to flirt with him.

Kibble and Margot look at each other and shake their heads.

“Was never interested.” Kibble remarks.

Margot, who seems quite inebriated, takes another swig of rum and coke. “Society puts too much emphasis on physical relationships.”

>Never skipped leg day

Another flop. Everyone mutters about the indignity of Evelyn assuming they exercise.
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No. 996535 ID: eedbeb
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996535

>Never kissed a girl

To your surprise, everyone puts a finger down except for Kibble. Margot jabs at your chest with an accusatory glare.

“You’re telling me that a tall, muscular, cool cat like yourself has never kissed a girl?”

You shake your head and Margot makes a noise of supreme contempt and mutters something about the straights into her cup.

>Never punched a vampire

“Well, I hope not.” says Jadis. “There’s what, like twenty left? That’s like punching a famous painting.”

Round 7 complete.
Change in points: +0
Total points: 16
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 3.
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No. 996538 ID: 3ed3c3

Never wondered what your own tongue tastes like.
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No. 996539 ID: fd1757

Never created life.

Never killed people.

Never studied magic.

Never betrayed a friend.
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No. 996540 ID: b1b4f3

>>996539
Harsh... I dunno if that's the kinda vibe we want here.

How about:
never broke a mirror
never owned a pet
never went to a casino
never traveled overseas
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No. 996549 ID: eedbeb
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996549

>Never wondered what your tongue tastes like

Kibble is deeply troubled by your statement. “I have tasted my tongue. It’s raw meat and blood. Does that count?” she asks.

“Yes, but have you wondered what it tasted like, there’s a difference.” Jadis says.

“How can you wonder after you already know? Can you get the answer without asking the question?”

The game devolves into a philosophical debate and everyone splits up. Margot and Jadis go to a corner to talk, Kibble walks away in a daze, and Saul is wiggling his eyebrows at you. You can’t see Cookie anymore, he might have gone to the bathroom or the kitchen.

Round 8 complete.
Change in points: +5
Total points: 21
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 4. How did he get more drunk? You didn’t see him drink anything during the game.
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No. 996551 ID: ff3e5b

Jadis probably raised it.
Confront her about it, but slightly tease her too
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No. 996553 ID: f8fa51

There's no point getting more drunk now, we don't want to hit drunkenness 5. We have 4 rounds to get 9 points. That's going to be tight, but I think we can do it.
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No. 996556 ID: b1b4f3

>>996549
So, ask Saul about his ex.
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No. 996559 ID: 8a51ec

>>996556
Vouching for this, at least to learn more about the two of them. It looks like we'll have to give up on being drunker than Saul. If it really does come down to the wire though... would sex with someone besides Saul be worth comradery points?
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No. 996571 ID: afe7de

Flirt with Saul, ask about his ex, also think how you would even consider having sex in this body, are there genitals? would he just be having sex with your actual body while you watched? Would he just be making out with your beak? is sex with a god something where you mind meld and fuck in the mindscape?
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No. 996599 ID: eedbeb
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996599

You hope Saul has been having a good time and is drunk enough to start talking about his ex. You wonder if Jadis somehow magicked his alcohol content higher.

“Naaaaw, I’m a god remember? It’s more about getting into the right zone, headspace, y’know. I could flush myself out anytime but things are heating up and I need the confidence.”

Saul slings an arm around your hips. “I’ll talk about furry girl if we go somewhere…more private.” He winks at you.

You’re interested but kind of intimidated. What would sex with this angel body be like? You don’t have any genitals or even a mouth.

“It’s fine if you don’t want to. We could go over there instead—“ he points at Jadis and Margot. “—and get those two to stop dancing around each other.”

You want Saul to explain what he has in mind.
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No. 996600 ID: eedbeb
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996600

“So if we were both gods, it would be uh, a project to produce offspring by coding a new program and spending a few centuries debugging it. Not interested in that shit. If you were human, er, animal, we could fuck like normal. Since you’re not, we’ll have to get creative.”

Saul takes your wrist and gently lifts it to his mouth. He bites the tip of your finger.

“We learned earlier that angels want to get more powerful. I bet it would feel pretty good if you absorbed me.”

Do you have weird god sex with Saul? Your drunk levels will both be reset to 1 before you do.

Round 9 complete.
Change in points: +2
Total points: 23
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 4.
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No. 996601 ID: bc11b8

vore
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No. 996602 ID: fd1757

What if we play truth or dare?
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No. 996603 ID: 9f1e2b

Almost to 30 and almost to round 12
Just gotta play truth or dare (probably 2 rounds)
And then speak to one more person and we should be fine

(or if we do not have enough points after truth or dare, sex with saul)
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No. 996604 ID: 031458

...
...
Ok.
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No. 996609 ID: 6c227a

It's not that you are NOT interested, but.. now that you mention it Jadis and Margot HAVE been trying to figure their shit out for way longer and you want that to get resolved
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No. 996612 ID: b1b4f3

That sounds kind of cool but you're worried Cookie will hate you if you do, and you kindof like him.
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No. 996622 ID: afe7de

Truth or Dare sounds fun, im more of a voting for boning Saul tho.

>>996609
That's a nice idea, but I dont know if you bumping into their relationship biz will fix everything, but who knows, give it a try!
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No. 996624 ID: e51896

>>996622
We can probably bone Saul during truth or dare, especially if we're lucky enough to have someone dare us to do it.
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No. 996626 ID: f8fa51

Yeah, let's help out Jadis and Margot.
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No. 996654 ID: eedbeb
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996654

You take your hand from Saul’s teeth. You’re interested in the offer, but you’re not sure having sex with Saul would be the smartest move. Cookie would feel horribly betrayed and you have to think about your prospects post apocalypse.

Saul slumps a little, but gives you an encouraging smile. “No problem, I totally understand and I won’t hold it against you or anything.”

Another game would help ease the tension. There’s only four of you left after Kibble disappeared into the long hallway. You’re curious what Jadis and Margot’s deal is, and Truth or Dare would be the perfect way to get them to talk.
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No. 996655 ID: eedbeb
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996655

Saul trails after you like a lost puppy while you stride towards the short women. As you approach, Jadis cuts off whatever long winded rant she was giving and glares at you like you interrupted her presidential acceptance speech to the national magic association. Margot smiles and leans against the wall. You gesture to the floor.

The final activity for the evening will be Truth or Dare. The game will take the last two rounds. What will you ask Margot and Jadis?

Round 10 complete.
Change in points: +0
Bonus points (a mature conversation about boundaries): +2
Total points: 25
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 4.
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No. 996657 ID: b1b4f3

>>996655
Have lingering thoughts about domming the shit out of Saul. Or Cookie? Wait what about both at the same time... NO, back horny thoughts, back!

Truths:
What were you talking about just now?
Do you think Saul is cute?
What's your deepest regret? Or most embarrassing moment.
(Margot) What do you think about Jadis? What do you like about her, what do you dislike?
(Jadis) What do you think about Margot?

Dares:
Jadis/Margot kiss.
Do the chicken dance.
Kiss Saul.
Stick their hand in your useless angel mouth. You will of course gently nom when they do it.
Spank your magnificent angel ass.
Spank Saul. If he's into it.
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No. 996696 ID: fd1757

Dare: I dare you lift me up.

I dare you to dance your favorite dance.

I dare you to resurrect Body.

I dare you to dab with the mansion's bodyguards.

Truth: Have you ever exposed yourself emotionally to someone?

What was your first date?

Who is your best friend in the world?

What's your favourite OnlyClairevoyants account?
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No. 996723 ID: e51896

Dare Jadis to call her dad and tell him she loves him.
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No. 996740 ID: eedbeb
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996740

>Dare Jadis to tell her dad she loves him

“Ew, ugh, fine.” Jadis says. “I guess I should thank him for fixing my face even though he’s a clingy callous ass…HEY POPS!”

The bodyguards and servants all flinch at the shout and Mr. Lewis sticks his head around the corner. “Yes, dear daughter?” he says mildly.

“Come over here. I have to tell you something and I don’t want everyone to hear.”

The bowler bearing cat obediently walks to your seated group and Jadis gets to her feet to address him.

“Even though you and mom messed up my childhood by teaching me magic too young, and even though you’re an evil mob boss who smuggles drugs and kills people, you’re an okay dad. I know you just want me to be happy and safe and I love you.”

A surprised smile spreads over his face. “I love you too, Jadis.”

“And don’t expect me to come home or anything because I said that. I’m independent.”

“Of course.”
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No. 996741 ID: eedbeb
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996741

>Ask Margot what she thinks about Jadis, good and bad

Jadis looks more terrified than when she had been facing down a furious Body. Margot leans on one hand and considers the witch.

“She’s the smartest person I know and is used to making hard decisions that hurt people, but has a good heart. She’s an awful small business owner and still hasn’t gotten the hang of spot dodging after a year of trying to teach her.”

Margot takes a swig of water. “She’s my best friend.”

“Friend.” Jadis repeats numbly. You punch her in the arm encouragingly.

Round 11 complete.
Change in points: +0
Total points: 25
Drunk: Level 3. Saul is at Level 4.
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No. 996750 ID: fd1757

Truth: What is your magnum opus?

Dare: Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
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No. 996757 ID: e51896

Actually, why don't we have Evelyn do a truth or dare? Have Evelyn answer a very personal question to know more about our main character (not sure what though)

or

Dare: kiss the person in this party that you want to be in a relationship most with no warning or explanation. (Maybe Cookie! it was mentioned Evelyn found him cute in the previous thread, let ship em.)
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No. 996763 ID: 506f7b

C'mon, dare Jadis to kiss Margot, or vice versa
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No. 996768 ID: 12b116

Truth to Jadis: How do you really feel about Margot
Dare to Jadis: Tell Margot how you really feel about her.
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No. 996812 ID: eedbeb
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996812

“Okay Evelyn, it’s your turn.” Jadis shoots back. “Tell us the most embarrassing thing about yourself.

You put the tip of your pen in your useless mouth and gum at it in deep contemplation.

‘my parents are musicians’

“Oh come on, that’s not your fault.” Jadis complains. “What’s something on the level of accidentally trapping god and then choosing not to tell anyone about it?”

‘I smoke even though it’s bad for me. I don’t have a retirement plan. I like the flavor of decaf’

“Do you have any weird kinks?” Saul asks.

‘domming?’

“That’s not weird, that’s basic levels of hot.” Saul throws his hands up in despair. “Why are you so normal?”

You squint at him. You wouldn’t say being an angel is very normal.
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No. 996815 ID: eedbeb
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996815

Jadis is next. The witch eyes you suspiciously.

“Truth.” she says.

“How do you really feel about Margot?” Saul asks smoothly.

“Right. Dare.”

‘tell margot how you really feel about her’ you write. A dirty move, but an effective one. Jadis inflates like an offended frog.

“That’s what I was trying to do before you idiots interrupted me! It’s not something I want to do in front of a god!”

Margot pipes in. “You were? I thought you were talking about magic morality.”

“I was getting there, I was going to tie it all together and apologize for everything I’ve done and tell you that I like like you—“ Jadis clamps her mouth shut like her words burned her lips. Her eyes swell with tears.

Margot smiles at her, soft and fond. “I like you too.”

“That’s, w-well, that’s good.” Jadis stutters. “Great. I guess you don’t care about all the crimes against nature then.”

“Oh I do. Liking someone makes you dumb. You know, like how it took you two years to make a move.” Margot says.

Jadis takes Margot’s hand. Before they can lean in for a kiss, a tall, thin lizard bursts through the doors and dashes to Jadis’ dad.

“Angels! They just appeared over downtown a few minutes ago. There’s enough to destroy the city, what do we do?“ he shouts.

Round 12 complete.
Change in points: +5
Achievement unlocked: The Main Character is Boring as Shit
Total points: 30

Congratulations, you obtained the necessary comradery points to earn Saul’s trust and got him drunk enough to fly him to the moon.
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No. 996816 ID: eedbeb
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996816

“Let’s go.” Saul says quietly. The mansion is a buzz of worried activity after word of the angels’ arrival. Margot and Jadis are holding each other in the middle of the enormous room, lost in their own world while Mr. Lewis barks orders to his men. You hope Cookie and Kibble are okay.

Saul leads you through ornate hallways, past several living rooms, and out onto a lush green yard. The sun is starting to set and you can see the pale moon on the other side of the still light sky.

You remember that the moon is very far away. How are you supposed to get there?

“You’ll propel yourself like normal. There’s a way to go really fast by compressing the space in front of you. It should only take an hour once you build up speed, I’ll show you once we’re past the atmosphere.” Saul says. He’s still smiling, but it’s forced.

You take Saul in your arms and unfold layers of interlocking wings. When you aim yourself towards the moon, you feel that ache of homesickness, and underneath, hear the cry of a trapped, starving creature that dislodged your soul in the first place.

You can ask Saul any questions during the flight. He also may need advice and encouragement as you get closer to your destination.
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No. 996818 ID: 3ed3c3

Look, Saul. I know confronting your ex may seem like a daunting task, but people do it all the time. Just remember that you're your own god, and you don't need her nonsense in your life.
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No. 996819 ID: 67181a

Apologize to saul for being so fucking boring, maybe once this is all over you can hang out with your own body and get up to some weird shit
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No. 996820 ID: 094652

>>996818
I can't think of anything better to say.
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No. 996822 ID: 473bd8

What's the plan, Don Juan?
If we somehow manage to free you both from the moon, won't the gods who imprisoned you there put you right back in?
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No. 996824 ID: b1b4f3

>>996816
Fly me to the moon, and let me play amongst the stars...

Does the Moon God have a name?
Also it's about time we start thinking about what to say to her. She has to call off the angels immediately, for one. Secondly... uh, did she transfer the humans' minds into the new sapient animals' bodies or did she just kill them all to make space for the new population? It's hard to tell just how fucked up what she did was without knowing how it worked exactly.
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No. 996826 ID: 53560f

>>996816
So you said before that you only found the humans and then the other god killed them all to make us?
If that’s the case then DH was either lying or wrong about our souls coming from her.
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No. 996833 ID: 473bd8

>>996824
>>996826
Tripper said a few posts ago that the godess just killed all the humans to make room for her Island of Doctor Moreau dealio.
No soul-stealing from the humans involved.
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No. 996836 ID: eedbeb
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996836

You pass through layers of clouds until the sky fades from light blue to empty black. Your wings are outstretched like you’re soaring, and you continue upwards until you’re among floating dust and occasional satellites.

Saul opens his mouth, probably to give you instructions, and no sound comes out. He frowns for a moment.

There, that’s better. Saul says, in your head. Cooked up a communicator module that matches yours, so now we can talk telepathically.

Saul shows you how to do the space crunch, which involves a lot of feather twitching and muscle flexing. You remember what Jadis said about magic being like painting a picture, and then you’re speeding away.
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No. 996837 ID: eedbeb
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Sorry I’m so fucking boring. We should hang out once this is all over and get into weird shit. you think, in an attempt to lighten the mood.

Yeah.

Does your ex have a name?

Uh, no. We can call her Mary.

You can actually see the stars move around your frame of reference as you fly. There’s so many, and your sensitive angel eyes drink in their light.

Do we have a plan? Will the gods who imprisoned you get mad if you break out? Also how are we going to make new souls once Mary’s free? I hope she didn’t steal them from the humans.

The plan is we go to the moon and I link back up with my main body to talk to her. Might have to do some drilling to get to it. I don’t think anyone cares if we get free at this point, it’s hard to keep gods sealed, and humans never had souls, they didn’t need them to get their brains working. I don’t know what to do about the shortage, it’s up to her, really.

You mull over Saul’s words. Why did Mary kill all the humans then?

To make space for you, her beloved creations. Saul says bitterly. Maybe because she was jealous that I had so much fun with them. Maybe she just wanted to make me feel alone.
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No. 996839 ID: b1b4f3

>>996837
Well, that's something to talk about. We need to find out her motivations. It would be nice if she didn't do it on purpose... but I have a feeling gods never do anything on accident.

Well, she should know that her creations would not approve of what she did. You would not murder innocents to create new life, and you are sure that the vast majority of your kin agrees with you on that.

...I'm guessing Saul was sealed alongside Mary because they were fighting, and making a mess. Advise him to be firm with her and that she should take responsibility for her actions, but not to start another all out fight. The current situation cannot continue... but the solution can't be to just kill all the animal folk, either.
Would it be possible to fix the animal folks' bodies so they don't need souls anymore? Or transfer their minds into human bodies? Being in a new weird body isn't ideal, but people will just have to deal with it if that's the only way.
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No. 996842 ID: 031458

What were they like... Humans?
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No. 996845 ID: 71a995

I miss Body a lot....
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No. 996851 ID: e51896

"Maybe... she can come visit us and have fun with us mortals and see the value in our lives in that way?"
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No. 996852 ID: eedbeb
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Dude, it sounds like Mary sucks. Super toxic. You don’t need her nonsense in your life.

Saul curls up tighter in your arms. Chunks of rocks are hitting you as you fly, but they don’t seem to be doing any damage.

When I found this place and started hanging out with humans, I kind of got socialized, if that’s the right word. I copied the ability to feel herd emotions and she didn’t. Gods don’t usually have friends, most of the time we’re doing our own thing in space. I don’t think she understood what she was doing when she wiped everyone out.

The sunlight reflecting off the moon is doing funny things to your head. You’re remembering Body, sleepy eyes and stitches and croaky voice, and you feel like your heart is breaking.

Maybe she can spend some time on earth to learn empathy.

No. She needs to leave once she sets up a system to sustain life here. She’ll only cause more damage. Saul says firmly.

So how would that work? Can she transfer our brains into human bodies?

Saul is silent for a moment. It’s up to her. he finally replies.

The moon is rapidly approaching. Do you have anything else to say to Saul before you land?
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No. 996853 ID: b1b4f3

>>996852
Stay strong. Just a little more and we can all put this suffering behind us. A brighter future for everyone.
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No. 996857 ID: 6c227a

Will um.. will YOU stick around though?
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No. 996875 ID: fd4d13

So is there like, anything that we can do for Body? She kind of saved our life, and presumably if she didn't have to feel like shit all the time she deserves a better chance at being more than a bloody mess splattered across cookie's car
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No. 996902 ID: 4f609c

We never did go clubbing.
Should you stick around, and should civilization not collapse, we totally should.

... We call you Saul. What did your human friends call you?
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No. 996914 ID: eedbeb
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We’re almost there. you say in what you hope is an inspiring tone. Just a little more and we can put this suffering behind us.

I hope so.

Once everything’s open, we can go clubbing, like you did with your human friends. Did they have a different name for you? I know we call you Saul, but do you have a preference?

I’d like that, and I had a lot of names. Saul works fine.

The god stays quiet while you decelerate and touch down in a deep, broad crater. Your delicate feet leave perfect tracks in the silver dust. It’s cold, but not in an unpleasant way.
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No. 996915 ID: eedbeb
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Saul scuffs his new shoes in the dirt. This is a good spot. I can feel her coming already.

Wait, before you go, can I ask for a, a wish or something? Can you bring Body back? She saved me, none of this would have happened without her, and she didn’t deserve to die. you say.

Tendrils of black and white energy ooze out of the ground and start to obscure Saul from view. Crap, did he understand what you said? You try to reach for him, but your angel body is starting to dissolve in the mist.

See you later, Evelyn. you hear faintly before you lose consciousness.
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No. 996916 ID: eedbeb
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You wake up on the carpet of Jadis’ living room. Someone had the decency to give you a pillow and a blanket, though the covering plus your thick coat is making you overheat. Your muscles are sore and it almost feels like you have a hangover.

The TV is running Mash Brothers, and you hear voices on the couch to your right.
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No. 996919 ID: 8a51ec

Did DH just get erased from existence? Sweet. Looks like we have our soul back too. This is a great opportunity for a prank to pretend DH took over our body.
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No. 996921 ID: 031458

Jadis. Cookie. Open your magic eyes.
Something is going to happen.
It's out of our hands now.
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No. 996928 ID: b1b4f3

>>996916
>almost hangover
Well you WERE a bit drunk.

Go see who's up. Tell them shit's about to happen, if it hasn't happened already.
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No. 996937 ID: 094652

Everything is going to change in a matter of hours.
Think about the last thing you want to do in this world before it undergoes a microapocalypse.
Maybe eat that last bag of chips in the fridge, use your life savings to buy some golds, and tell Jadis she's a jerk but she's your jerk. Then write your autobiography from start to end.
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No. 996941 ID: 6b648e

Go over to whoever is playing games, and ask if we won.
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No. 996942 ID: eedbeb
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You sit up, ready to warn Jadis that everything is about to change. Your words die in your throat when you see Body and Margot on the couch, gaming furiously.

“Oh hey, Evelyn’s awake.” Margot says absently while Body shrieks at the screen. “We thought you’d be okay after Body got fixed but I guess they got to you last. All the angels left and animals are going to start having human babies to fix the soul shortage.”

“I have a new soul, a real one.” Body squawks. “Instead of divine depression and existential angst I just got normal ennui now. Talk about an underwhelming anime power up, coming back to life didn’t even make me better at Mash.”

Your tongue feels like sandpaper and you yawn. “So it’s been a couple days since I left?”

Margot scratches her nose. “Yup. There’s water and food and stuff in the kitchen if you want.”
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No. 996943 ID: 6b648e

Hug Body!
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No. 996944 ID: afe7de

Guess Saul saved us all then, neat! Kinda weird that we're just gonna be birthing humans though, are animal people like us gonna die out? Where is that lovable scamp of a Saul anyway?
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No. 996945 ID: f8fa51

Yeah, hug Body.
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No. 996946 ID: 031458

Wait.
If humans don't have souls...
Does that mean Jadis and cookie are going to be the last sorcerers?

The things they make and do in this life will be legend.

...Heh, maybe you should learn magic too, leave a mark on history....
Well, despite indirectly saving the world and all.

Oh and by the way, Did Saul ever return? I promised to go clubbing with him when we got back.
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No. 996947 ID: b1b4f3

>>996942
Haha, human babies. Well, that'll be an interesting time. And you know for sure that humans are going to try researching ways to get animal bodies since they'll have working examples of them via chemical preservation etc. Just gotta figure out the brain.

Congratulate Body on her new body, it doesn't even have scars does it?
Get some food and water. See if Cookie is there, and if he has anything to say to you now that you're back.

Also you walked on the MOON, bitches!
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No. 996948 ID: 67181a

Did saul ever turn back up? You were really hoping to grind on him a bit once you got to be you again
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No. 996949 ID: b084a1

You are saying all that so casually, like rewriting reality was just another day in the office.
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No. 996951 ID: 094652

>>996942
I take it back, ennui is the top god of this pantheon circus.

>humans don't have souls, magic, or an afterlife
>Humans and furries must coexist based on population rates
You still have a job to finish; making sure that racism is kept to a minimum.
But first: stopping thousands of mothers from smothering their children.
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Despite the temptation of a cold glass of water, you get to your feet and lean across the couch armrest to hug Body.

“I missed you a lot. I’m really glad you’re back.” you mumble into her shoulder.

“Gah, your breath stinks. I’m glad to be back too, Jadis is behind on a ton of orders and if she doesn’t have me around she’ll get terrible online reviews. Even worse reviews than she already has.” Body says.

“Your new self looks great and you’ll do an awesome job with the business. Is everything really back to normal? Shouldn’t we be worried about animals dying out, or racism, or the fact that reality was rewritten?” you ask.

“Of course there are still problems, but it’ll get figured out.” Margot answers. “Saul’s been helping with the PR side and honestly we haven’t been too involved.”

Margot’s words make your heart skip a beat. “Saul’s here?”

“Coming over for dinner actually. Cookie’s making spaghetti.” Body says. “He’s a fun guy when he’s not crawling out of your chest.”
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No. 996960 ID: eedbeb
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Thanks for reading!
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No. 996963 ID: ee874a

This was a really fun story, thank you for sharing it with us, tippler!
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No. 996964 ID: 12b116

two thumbs waaaaaaay up
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No. 996968 ID: 3ed3c3

A fine time was had by all!
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No. 996972 ID: eb1c48

this was fun
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No. 997031 ID: 2f60e9

amazing, thanks so much!
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