Guys, this is a place where prison guards are dressed like 19th century navy admirals, I am pretty sure skulls and pirate tattoos are not that unusual. The real problem, blending-wise, is gonna be the FLUORESCENT GAY PRIDE BRACELET. FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE DO NOT WEAR THAT INTO WHAT INCREASINGLY SEEMS TO BE THE MIDDLE AGES.

Also, yeah, go to the tavern, it seems to be the most likely place to find your fellow pirates.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/08(Tue)11:22 No. 583397 ID: ab400e
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>Put the communicator away for now, but maybe check out the tavern? You can defend yourself in a fight, right?
I stuff the comunicator into my trouser pocket. I can sort of kind of fight, yeah, but I have one eye - that means I have a huge blind spot people could attack, and also that I'm very bad at guesstimating depth perception. My job doesn't involve fighting - I'm the mechanic. I just sit tight and fix the ship when it breaks. Preferably, before it breaks down fully.
>The real problem, blending-wise, is gonna be the FLUORESCENT GAY PRIDE BRACELET. FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE DO NOT WEAR THAT INTO WHAT INCREASINGLY SEEMS TO BE THE MIDDLE AGES.
There's nothing wrong with my bracelet, but I take it off and put it in my coat pocket.
>Find something to cover your arms, try not to look *that* conspicuous
...Well, there are some clothes on a line there. I guess I could steal some, even though they're all gross. It's what Granit did.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/08(Tue)11:22 No. 583398 ID: ab400e
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>Would you even be able to pass as a local with the skull outfit and tattoos?
I like my coat...I don't want to toss it away, but the skull really does scream 'pirate here!', so I maybe...what if I inverted the coat so it doesn't show and wear it inside-out?
I look really stupid.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/08(Tue)11:23 No. 583399 ID: ab400e
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I go to the tavern, and peek into the room from a window first. I mean, if it's full of...law-looking people or whatever, my friends wouldn't be here.
Oh hey there's Anika Saskian! I know her, she's the first mate, she's my friend!

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/08(Tue)11:23 No. 583400 ID: ab400e
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She's sitting by the window and drinking some water - poor dear is allergic to alcohol. I feel for her.
>Go in and say hi
>Sneak around and try eavesdropping via window
>Other?????

>>583400
Is she alone? If not, eavesdrop.

(oh yeah iforgot to mention but theres a discuss thread for this shabang http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/83407.html )

Say hello, but be on guard. Just be wary in general.

Well, you don't know that she's still a friend. After all, you did kinda run away, and last I checked pirates were not big on forgiving deserters. I suggest eavesdropping a bit first to get a general idea of what happened, and maybe of whether they're even aware you ran away?

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/09(Wed)13:13 No. 583531 ID: 60198a
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>After all, you did kinda run away, and last I checked pirates were not big on forgiving deserters.
IT WAS TOTALLY ON ACCIDENT I PROMISE. I didn't even think of that! ...I hope that's not the case.
I sneak up to the window and catch some of her conversation.
"--yes, with dreadlocks. And it's fluorescent for god's sake, you won't miss it!"
She is talking to a swarthy man in shabby clothing. "And you need that one badly?" he asks, leaning into her face. She makes a disgusted face before replying. "That one is essential. Others more or less. Remember, hmm," she paused, straightening out her back. A smile graced her face now, and she tapped the emblem on her chest before proceeding. "Actually, nevermind. I got it handled. Now, this skull you see here? Track down people with it. Ask them if it's theirs and ask them for their loyalty."
The man nodded before retreating back into his chair. "And if I do thisss...you will help me?"
"Yes," Anika smiled. "The power of lightning will be yours. Now leave."

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/09(Wed)13:13 No. 583532 ID: 60198a
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When her companion left, Anika giggled. "And you know, Magnus dear, that you have never been very stealthy at all."
Oh.
I kinda messed up.
"Join me," she said, not even looking at me.
>Join her
>????Other????
>Leave?

DO YOU REALLY HAVE A CHOICE. She looks like she's not in the mood for shenanigans. Better join her and try to see what's up.

Go on.
>Join her

Join you for what? Captain's not dead yet, and until she is I don't plan on turning coat.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/10(Thu)12:27 No. 583684 ID: 0dff17
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>>583545
"Join you for what? Captain isn't dead and I'm not turning coat!" I don't know what happened to Captain, but I don't think anything could really kill Granit Namagen - she'd refuse to die out of spite.
Anika snorts and puts her head in her hands. "Join me for a drink so we can figure out what to do next!" and I think I hear her mumble 'idiot' under her breath. Iii kinda misjudged that invitation.
"Okay," I say, and go around to the tavern door. The place is jam-packed, laughing ladies and leering men, a busy barmaid, and no one pays me any mind. I think I see the man she spoke with lounging in a corner.
"Bar wench, a beer for my friend here!" calls out Anika as she motions me to sit down.
"You say you aren't a turncoat, and yet here you are, your actual coat turned," she laughs, and I huff, embarrassed. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/10(Thu)12:28 No. 583685 ID: 0dff17
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"I'm so glad you survived!" says Anika, giving me a wide smile. "I was really worried - for all our awesomeness we kind of got our collective arses kicked." I wouldn't know, but I don't want her to know I fled, so I nod.
I'm seated so my blind side is facing the entire bar, and my good eye is to the wall. I don't like it; years of piracy have taught me to always be either on my guard, or drunk (prefferably both).
"Do you know of any others? I've been trying to find them," she asks, and I shake my head. "Well, you're the one who we couldn't do without, Magnus, so I'm glad I found you of all people."
The barmaid brings my beer and sets it down on the table.
=>Talk to Anika:
>"Can we switch seats?"
>"Did you find anyone?"
>"Where's the Captain? Is she okay and how murderous is she?"
>"What did you talk to that guy about?"
>"Aren't you worried you'll get mobbed with the skull emblem?"
>Other?? ?

It's pretty clear from what she said that you're the only one she's found so far, so there's no point asking that, and I doubt she has any more of an idea about Granit than you do - or she knows and won't tell you, because really, if you know where the captain is, that should be the FIRST thing you say when you find a crewmate. I suggest first asking to switch places - she doesn't seem very trustworthy, after all - and then asking about that shady conversation you overheard.

>>583685
>"Where's the Captain? Is she okay and how murderous is she?"
It sounds like she talked to that guy about finding more crewmembers, so no point in asking that.

>"Aren't you worried you'll get mobbed with the skull emblem?"

Ask to switch seats first, can't start getting lenient on security.
Then ask if Anika has found anyone yet.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/12(Sat)10:42 No. 583944 ID: 89fda3
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>>583935
>>583686
"Can we switch seats?"
Anika looks at me. "Why?" I answer: "Because I can't see the rest of the tavern here? I don't like feeling blind."
She cocks an eyebrow and laughs: "Aren't I the view here?" I don't know what to say to that.
I go with "If someone attacks me now I won't react in time. Ani please, we're supposed to be outlaws here! And...everywhere else, to be honest..." She giggles again, but gets up so we can switch. I think I hear her mutter 'are you for real' but I'm not sure.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/12(Sat)10:43 No. 583945 ID: 89fda3
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"Speaking of outlawery, I hid my insignia, but you didn't...aren't you worried you'll get mobbed with the skull emblem?"
A satisfied smirk shows on Anika's face. "Ohhh, deary, it's like you're new to this job. Do you see-- oh, no, you don't, because we switched seats. Anyway, I am incredibly safe here. They fear me, you know." A small giggle escapes her lips. Her voice is as rich as honey, and she talks in the voice of a lover. "They're smart. The barwench and the barkeep tremble in their shoes, watching like hawks for any sign of my displeasure. If I'm cross with them, they know they'll burn. Free food, free drinks, hobbling across this town to find me the lost crew-members, all in the hope I might let them live out their pathetic lives."
I don't understand. "What?"
"Oh you don't get it? Of course you don't...Well...They believe I have the power to bring down this tavern around them, and walk unharmed. They believe I store lightning in a bottle on my hip." The laser rays! "And so I walk without fear, because they cower before me. They're mine. Of course, they're simple, like rats, but they have their uses. It sure is fun having minions, Magnus..."
"You're armed?" I kind of...lost my laser ray...
"Yes," she smiles, leaning back in her chair. "Are you?"
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I don't want her to know that I'm the WORST PIRATE EVER but I blank. "Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh." REAL FUCKING SMOOTH. She sighs.
I change the topic: "Um, did you find anyone yet?"
"Only you," she says, taking the final gulp out of her glass. "That's a good thing, because to be perfectly honest, only you are needed. Everyone else is more or less expendable."
>"Why is that?"
>"But what about the Captain, isn't she needed too?"
>"Thats.......really cold...I didn't expect that from you..."
>Other?

Ask her why that is, because that is the shiftiest, most suspicious-sounding thing anyone has ever said in the history of piracy, and that's saying a lot.

Anyone who is telling you that it is just the other people that are expendable is a shithead who already has a calendar date for your future disposal. The problem with dealing with such people is that they tend to be fairly aware of what they are doing and vigilant about people who notice they should never trust such a shit. This means we get to enjoy the fun game known as playing along. We need to learn what the fuck is going on, keep our own head attached to our shoulders as long as possible and watch for opportunities to take miss object lesson in sociopathy here down.

Tell her how cold it is.

Tell her she's as cold as ice.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/15(Tue)07:57 No. 584249 ID: 8a46f8
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"You're as cold as ice, Anika." She laughs, tilting her head back. "Thank you for the compliment, Magnus, but isn't a pirate's job to be cold?"
I want to say that I didn't become a pirate because I found an eye-patch in a cereal box, and that we have to stick together because everyone else wants to kill us, but...
>>583957
....Yyyyeah, I don't want to turn her against me. So I smile and nod. "I see. I have to say I'm flattered, though. Why am I so important?"

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/15(Tue)07:58 No. 584250 ID: 8a46f8
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"You are the mechanic, and the only one we have," she says, stapling her fingers together. "I'm not staying in this town more than is absolutely needed. We only came to seek help here. We were...rudely refused, and there will be consequences. But first, we have to make our ship space-worthy. I'm not staying on this planet forever. I'm a pirate! I belong in the sky, taking what's mine! I know it will be hard, but you only need to fit her for takeoff. That will not be a problem, right? Let's go."
Wait, we're planning takeoff already? What about everyone else? Is the Captain 'expendable' too?
>"Yeah! I can do it!" (I don't actually know if I can yet, that would be lying)
>"I think I lack some parts or materials...maybe we can snoop around town for them?"
>"I think we should focus on finding the crew, especially the Captain, first. She could be in danger!"
>Other?¿¿¿????¿

>>584250
>"I think we should focus on finding the crew, especially the Captain, first. She could be in danger!"

>"I think I lack some parts or materials...maybe we can snoop around town for them?"
You can use this to buy time so that you can find the crew and the captain.

"I think we lack parts and materials. Plus, even if you're content to maroon everybody else here in the interests of pragmatic loss-cutting we are wanted pirates you know: We need the rest of the crew and the captain to protect us once we get back off the planet. Don't be a moron, you know that without a full crew we're the victims instead of the predators out there."

That depends, really - how loyal are you to Granit? Cause if you're not particularly loyal, I see no reason not to high-tail it out of this dump ASAP.

>>584256
This.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/16(Wed)10:36 No. 584346 ID: b519f1
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>>584256
>>584268
Okay, here goes... "I think we lack parts and materials. Plus, even if you're content to maroon everybody else here in the interests of pragmatic loss-cutting we are wanted pirates you know: We need the rest of the crew and the captain to protect us once we get back off the planet. Don't be a moron, you know that without a full crew we're the victims instead of the predators out there."
Her face is blank. "I didn't mean to just ditch everybody, but it is a priority to get the ship fix--wait. Waaait." Anika's expression is curiously wooden. "The Captain?"
"Yeah," I say, "Who else? I mean, name one person who can fight like Granit Namagen!"
"oh..." her hands are trembling and her expression crumbles. "You don't know...you dont know, do you Mag?" She sounds like someone trying not to cry and I do not like the sound of this.
"Know what?

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/16(Wed)10:37 No. 584347 ID: b519f1
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Tears well up in her eyes and she cries out: "The Captain was captured, and...the Captain was executed! She's dead!"
what

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/16(Wed)10:39 No. 584348 ID: b519f1
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==>You are now GRANIT NAMAGEN again. Nothing has changed, you are still in the library holding the hostage guy and there are still a whole bunch of guards just in the doorway. They do not attack (possibly because of the hostage) yet.
>What do you do?

>>584348
Is there another exit out of this room? We should head there if so. Even if it's a window. Keep facing the guards with your hostage. Tell them not to make any sudden movements.

^I concur with the above.

Tell the guards not to move as you leave or you will kill the hostage. Also be very venomous and snarl your words a bit. The idea is to terrify them into inaction, also make sure that you get Joseph to follow.

>>584365
No no no, they EXPECT that. What you should do is play to your strengths, I.E. terrifying gleeful murderwench.
Something along the lines of "So, which of you fine gentlemen is going to assist us on our way out of here? I COULD kill your friend and then YOU, here, but I would much rather get out of here than have to go through the hassle."
If they decide to charge in anyways, take advantage of your ability to pummel people and start bashing a hole though the defenses.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/22(Tue)11:51 No. 585369 ID: f84622
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>>584391
This doll knows what's up! I grin, overly cheerful expression as I sink my claws into the hostage's soft flesh. The man who seems to be the head of the guards -I'll call him not!Joseph, because they look freakishly alike- winces. My voice is sweet. "Well, I'm so glad the welcoming comitee isn't late! Such fine gentlemen too!" His blood welling up under my fingernails is pleasantly warm.
"I could rip off his face--" he squeaks at that "--and kill you all, but that's such a hassle, you know! I don't want to infringe on your hospitality more than needed, so which one of you charming gentlemen is gonna get us out of here?" The only sound is the crackle of lamps on the walls, and then a thud behind me.
"Don't shoot, men," whispers unJoseph - is there like one haircut in this entire town? Is there a timeshare on hairstyles?- , his voice heavy as lead. "The window is locked! Who locks windows??!" mutters Joseph, rattling the window some more.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/22(Tue)11:52 No. 585370 ID: f84622
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The guards are armed with some kind of primitive rifle, and they're pointing the pointy bits straight at me, even though their hands tremble. I wonder if this is cause for alarm. "Don't be fucking stupid! Listen to Eric!" shouts Joseph. "She's too close! You only get one shot, she'll kill you!"
"Joseph, what are you doing?" asks unJoseph quietly - oop, how awkward, they know each other. UnJoseph takes a small step towards me, his eyes fixated on my smiling face. "Bad guardsman!" I say, in my best puppy-scolding voice. "You don't want to die, do you? Don't move sweetheart!"

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/22(Tue)11:58 No. 585374 ID: f84622
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Instead of replying, he quickly kicks up the discarded blaster cannon. I didn't realize that was there! "Drop the hostage or you all die, wench!" he snarls. No matter, because the gun's empty and useless, just like his threat! This is my favourite part, the part before they realize their fate. The part where they think they have a shot at winning, before I sweep the metaphorical rug from below them and topple them to the equally metaphorical floor. It's just so delicious. I drop the hostage and lunge towards him, and he fires. Joseph screams.
...I would like to strike my previous statement, it seems the gun was still good for something. It missed me, but I think there's a hole in the wall. I punch him into the guard behind him, taking them both to the floor. "Any more bright ideas?!" I bellow, leaping on the gaggle of confused guards. They were all pressed into each other, meaning I effectively collapsed them all when I colided with them. But, even though I can rip them all a new one individually, collectively they're quite something. I love fisticuffs, but this is a little bit much...I don't know if I'll win. I don't LIKE not winning!
>Wat do?
(accidentally posted a slightly different image first, oops)

>>585374
Since the cannon still has some juice left, grab it immediately and escape through hole in the wall (Enlarging it if necessary).

"Listen, guys, I'm a realist, and I think you are too - if this fight goes on, chances are I'll eventually get tired, you'll overwhelm me and take me back to my cell, and I'll have to do this all over again. BUT, the question you should all be asking yourselves rights about now is: how many of you am I gonna break into tiny, broken, bleeding pieces before that happens? Think carefully!" *grin*

>>585375
Yeah. Or shoot/break the window.

>>585374
if the hole is big enough, leap away through it! Make sure we get Joseph out too, he's proven loyal and deserves to at least be brought along.

>>585374
use the doorway. Keep them crowded together and bust heads while they're trying to loosen up. If they fall back, put a chair through the locked window and get outta there.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/24(Thu)08:49 No. 585610 ID: f96b24
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I give them one last loving stomp to the face and run. I nab the gun and I turn to nab Joseph as well and oh are you KIDDING ME
The poor sod's hurt, but I think he passed out out of fear, not pain.
I just carry him out too, he's loyal and useful and kinda cute when he's not unconscious.

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/24(Thu)08:50 No. 585611 ID: f96b24
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I'm out FUCKITYBYE!

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/24(Thu)08:51 No. 585612 ID: f96b24
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===>PICK YOUR CHARACTER NOW! Who will you accompany on the next part of this adventure?
>Granit
>Magnus
>Eric
(Your choice is not final for the entirety of the quest. You'll get to pick again (more than once).)

>>585612
magic moving-face-bite man

GRANIT MAN-WRANGLING NAMAGEN!!!

>>585612
Lets try Eric. See if the captain's love-bites are reliable and he finds himself infatuated.

I'm gonna go with Eric.

Eric, because he's new!

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/27(Sun)19:51 No. 586277 ID: 0566f2
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>magic moving-face-bite man
((ahahaha fuck i fucked up omg))
Joseph is flattered that he was wanted despite not being an option!
>GRANIT MAN-WRANGLING NAMAGEN!!!
Somewhere, Granit just thought of the best title ever.
==>Be Eric.
>Your name is ERIC FOSS, and you are CONSUMED WITH HATE. Also EVERYTHING HURTS HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED.
There was the pirate witch - a vicious, cruel one, really messed you up, and then there was my brother, and then there was pain and ow.
"God damn it."

tinkaTOOM 2014/07/27(Sun)19:51 No. 586278 ID: 0566f2
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(idk what happened but im both sick and my tablet stopped having any pressure sensitivity? and i have NO idea how to fix it so wonkylame updates for a while as i adjust/fix it, sorry.)
I cough up some blood and heeeeeeey there look at that shiny gun! It's the small one, she must have dropped it. She took the big one - a shame. But I'll get it when I capture her! Speaking of OH HELL I HAVE TO GIVE CHASE I HAVE TO-- wait
>Arm yourself first! Take the gun from the unconcious guy in the corner and a rifle too!
>Wait, check on your underlings! And the innocent civilians!
>Hold up you're bleeding, bandage yourself.
>OtheR??????

Do all of the above, in the following order:
Check underlings
Bandages
Arm thyself
Give chase
Because giving chase alone, bleeding and unarmed seems stupid.

>>586280
Yep. Your first job is to check for the people you are guarding, then you need to make sure you can actually fight if you catch up with her.

The going plan so far seems fine, but can Eric gimme DETAILS? I need those for stuff and plan forming.

>>586278
Check everyone in the room, check self, arm self, give chase.

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>>586280
>The going plan so far seems fine, but can Eric gimme DETAILS? I need those for stuff and plan forming.
Sure, but what details?
I pull myself together and go check on my underlings. They're....gonna live? I feel bad for them. They're rookies, and they're good people. They're worse off than me, so I rouse them and tell them to go disperse with the mob. Tell them it was canceled because bad weathe--fuck no. It was canceled because it was canceled. Wouldn't want her to run into people, that would cause more death.
I check on the two people unconcious - they're breathing, and on the fat guy held hostage.
He nearly spits in my face.
Something something 'AAAA YOUR BROTHER IS A TRAITOR AAAA' something. If only I could give a shit. I loom above him and cut him off - "Innocent until proven guilty. Or I walk." I don't want to think about Joseph partnering off with...with someone like HER. I hope he was forced. I don't want to arrest my brother, but I want to do the just thing.

granit 2014/08/16(Sat)13:52 No. 589714 ID: 66b87b
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I take the loaded pistol from the civilian and the fancy gun - I try it and it's empty. Sad. I tie the bastard witch's own shirt on my arm as a torniquet for her bites. It's kind of ironic. I like it. Her shirt is very soft. I hate her.
The hunt is on.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/16(Sat)13:53 No. 589715 ID: 66b87b
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I must admit I sent them to do seemingly important shit because want to go alone. Because it's too dangerous for my guards and...I want to deal with her myself. Up close.
I duck out of the hole and see my surroundings - there's alleyways and - oh! There's a thick fire in the distance and there's shouting!! It's my job to see what the fuck was up - was it her? It was her I bet it was I bet she set it on fire because she's an EVIL TOOTHY BASTARD AUGH HOW DID SHE MOVE THAT FAST CARRYING A HEAVY MAN??? or maybe it wasn't her? do I check it out?
>wat do

Check out the fire, because no matter how much you wanna catch the evil toothy thing and exonerate your brother (also, you know, SAVE HIM), your job is to protect the people first.
Unless you don't give a fuck, in which case go for the toothy thing.

It's your job either way. So go investigate.

>>589715
Go for the fire, that witch is probably there. Or was probably seen there.

It is likely her, and if it isn't her there is still the fact that you know where the fire is but not where she is.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/17(Sun)05:26 No. 589817 ID: 66b87b
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>>589745
Good point.
Okay, fire it is. I sprint onwards, mentally going through a list of places there. There's some clothing shops, a blacksmith, there's a bar nearby...
I nearly collide with a woman. She calls out my name - I'm the law, everyone knows me - "Eric! It's insane! Help!" I steady her and ask her what she means. It takes a bit to calm her enough to be coherent, and I'm not very good with people. (Everyone says I show friendliness by glowering in silence.) "It's one of them bluecloth pirates! Insane! He punched a door straight off the hinges! He said he wants to question the law!" She runs on, terrified.
I sigh. It's the witch's troupe. Why'd they have to pick this town? Where did they even come from?
I creep closer, I make no sound. If it comes to violence I want the upper hand.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/17(Sun)05:26 No. 589818 ID: 66b87b
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he's frying sausages

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/17(Sun)05:26 No. 589819 ID: 66b87b
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He's frying sausages on the pyre of what was once the blacksmith's shop and he is whistling.
I have absolutely no idea how to react.
>the woman mentioned he wants to 'question the law', talk to him (say what?)
>she also said he was insane, shoot him (where)

Neither. Walk up and arrest him, because he just burned down half your town.

I'm surprised the smith's shop was that... flammable. Isn't it just good sense to build a business that depends on intense flames out of non-flammable materials?

I feel like you should shoot him in the arm that's holding the sausages.

It's probably a trap. A big distraction to bait you in the open, while an accomplice attacks you!

Shoot his right arm (he's obviously hiding something behind his back) and duck for the nearest cover.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/18(Mon)13:36 No. 590056 ID: 66b87b
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>I'm surprised the smith's shop was that... flammable. Isn't it just good sense to build a business that depends on intense flames out of non-flammable materials?
I would say so! Only half of it is flat-out consumed, and I think that the house will be salvageable - oh. There’s broken glass all around it, and there’s a bar nearby...so that means he lobbed some bottles of burning alcohol on the roof.
Speaking of surroundings - we’re the only ones here. Everything is empty. There isn’t even anybody trying to put out the fire. The square is deserted, the shops empty, just me, him, some bottles on the floor, and the cart he’s on. What gives? This twerpling can’t be that scary, and he apparently did all this...alone? He doesn’t seem like he noticed me, either.
>I feel like you should shoot him in the arm that's holding the sausages.
I feel the same way, my friend.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/18(Mon)13:36 No. 590057 ID: 66b87b
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I aim for the hand, but miss ever so slightly, only grazing him. I shoot him in the sausages.
“Hey, I would’ve shared!” he objects and how is this my life. What mistakes have I made to have to deal with this. What exactly is god punishing me for. If it’s for flipping off that nun one time I’m not sorry.
I take a step forward, brandishing my gun. “Hey, you’re under arrest for--” and I don’t get to end that sentence. I suddenly lurch forward, feeling dizzy and disoriented. I hear snippets of fragmented sentences. I feel sick. I feel sick. I feel like I’m going to dredge up The Ghost Of Lunches Past.
He turns towards me, and his eyes snap open.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/18(Mon)13:37 No. 590058 ID: 66b87b
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WHAT in the name of FUCK IS HIS EYE
The noise increases upon spotting me. He screams out towards me, and his voice is howling, wobbly, like he’s about to either cry or commit bloody murder, maybe both.
“WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY CAPTAIN??!” I don’t understand.
“MY CAPTAIN! GRANIT!” Oh! He must be talking about the witch! “YOU KILLED HER! I KNOW YOU KILLED HER!” Man, I wish.
I point my gun at his head. “Stay back,” I warn. “YOU KILLED HER MY FRIEND SAID YOU KILLED HER--”
I still feel like throwing up and what is happening what do I say
>”Yes, I did.”
>”No, calm down!”
>”I wish I did.”
>”Buddy you’re under fuckin’ arrest.”
>OTHER

"I didn't kill anyone, and I would like it to stay that way, so BACK THE FUCK AWAY AND PUT YOUR GODDAMN HANDS IN THE AIR!"

>>590058
>”No, calm down!”

Close your eyes. He's being loud enough that you can keep tabs on him blind and it might help on the effect his eye has.

Say something like "You've been misinformed. No one's been killed. Calm down, please." Maybe add: If you're talking of the the crazy, pink haired, pointy teethed lady, I saw her alive and well just minutes ago.

He's being very emotional, but at least half of it's grief, so if you can remove his reason to rage there's a decent chance he'll break down in tears. Particularly if you make a show of compassion.

... then you can arrest him for arson.

>"I'm trying!"

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/27(Wed)15:40 No. 591436 ID: 1e0571
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>>590074
Okay, I close my eyes. Oh shit, a show of compassion? I’m not sure I can do that, I’m a bad actor...
“You’ve been misinformed! No one’s been killed! Calm down!” I take a step back, the weird distorted sounds intensifying. They’re voices, talking about prototypes and conflicts and other shit I don’t care for one bit! Closing my eyes doesn’t help, but, at least I don’t have to look at his fuckin’ ugly mug.
“Are you talking about the crazy pointy tooth lady??? I saw her alive and well!” Her bites twang with pain. For a moment, I’m consumed by hatred, and I stagger back some more. “It’s okay!” I say, because that’s what people say when you’re hurt, right? That’s what people say and don’t mean and hope you don’t figure out their motives - and at this point I don’t mean everything’s okay because I’m gonna arrest him for arson. Somehow.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/27(Wed)15:41 No. 591437 ID: 1e0571
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Closing my eyes just let him sneak up on me.
Well.
Not exactly sneaking up. More like strangling. Ow. He’s really strong for a pint-sized pirate??? UNFAIR. The sounds quadruple on contact, screaming and I get visual hallucinations for the briefest of seconds. I remember to open my eyes and regret it because now I see his weird eye again.
“AND IF THAT WAS THE TRUTH, YOU WOULDN’T HAVE HER GUN!” (Ohhhhhhhhhhhh shit RIGHT the gun in my belt it’s the weird witchy gun) he screams, squeezing his fingers around my throat
>what do

SHOOT HIM WITH THE THING????????
Well, okay, failing that just... try and get his hands off your throat for long enough to say "Please let me explain!" and then just... tell the truth, actually, because in this case the truth is really in your favour.

>>591437
She dropped it while escaping JUST NOW.

Shoot him a bit.

shoot him in the arm, just push the end rght up against it.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/29(Fri)15:19 No. 591733 ID: 4c37ad
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YEAH, LETS SHOOT HIM A BIT! I wish I could see what I’m doing but the hallucinations are so vivid I--
I press my gun into his flesh - thank you for narrowing the range for me, pirate - and pull the trigger!
There’s a loud BANG and--------!!!

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/29(Fri)15:19 No. 591734 ID: 4c37ad
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where am i
One minute I’m about to deliver some justice and the next one I’m...in a room? There’s a bed with someone sleeping in it - I can’t see because the covers are pulled up but I think it’s a kid. There’s some bookshelves and a table and AUGH WHAT IS THAT NOISE
This...this THING on the wall started SPEAKING at me!
It says “THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I REPEAT. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ALL RESEARCH PERSONNEL EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. CODE TEN. CODE TEN. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. HOSTILE UNITS HAVE LANDED. HOSTILE UNITS HAVE LANDED.”

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/29(Fri)15:20 No. 591735 ID: 4c37ad
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what.
I look out of the window and everything is exploding in infernal fire and there’s flying THINGS in the air! I have postponed my utter bewilderment at this predicament in favour of saving my ass right now. What...what do I DO?

Ask the wall-mouth for directions out of here!

>>591735
Go out the door. Away from the fire.

>>591735
Hey. Hey buddy. Look at your hand real quick, you seem to be a bit see-through.

Wake up the guy in the bed then abscond.

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/31(Sun)06:36 No. 591965 ID: f03490
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I ask the…”wall-mouth”? That is beyond creepy. I ask it for directions but it repeats the same thing over and over so I flip it off. Rude wall-mouth.
>>591738
I what? Okay, I do that and oh my god what the HELL what the HELL is goING ON okay I AM TRYING REALLY HARD TO NOT PANIC AND THINK RATIONALLY BUT I DON’T THINK I’M MANAGING IT VERY WELL
right okay so I’m see-through what kind of infernal witchcraft is this and do I even want to know does the murderteeth harridan retain a horde of witches?!
right
not gonna panic not gonna panic not gonna-

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/31(Sun)06:36 No. 591966 ID: f03490
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGH

tinkaTOOM 2014/08/31(Sun)06:37 No. 591967 ID: f03490
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Okay I have to say I am normally much more cool and collected I swear!
But I got this. I’m going to get out of this alive and relatively well (after all that happened to me today, I don't ask for much).
There’s another wall-mouth here, and it’s screeching at me to ‘FOLLOW THE GREEN ARROWS’ yadda yadda, but I’d rather it told me why this just happened.
And. Uh.
I feel like I should say something to this kid.
>what do/say

uhh, kid, do you know where I am and what's going on right now?

And personally I'm for following the arrows. It's not like you've anywhere cooler to float to.

"Where the hell am I and why do you have mouths on your wall???"

Also, either follow the arrows or go in the exact opposite direction - for all you know, it could be a trap. Maybe just find one of the locals and follow them?