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184407 No. 184407 ID: 34470e

I finish breakfast. I guess we should begin packing for the final travel to Perdue City. I can't help but wonder what the surprise is there. Carg looks a little stressed. What should I say to him, guidance spirits?
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No. 184440 ID: c4c313

GOD DAMNIT

Sven, who the hell are you?
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No. 184526 ID: 34470e

>>184440
I am Sven Steen. You've asked that question thrice already. Is that your favorite question to ask? My favorite question to ask is 'What's your favorite color?'. Is my favorite question better than yours?
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No. 184527 ID: 1ac39d

that is a good question but the reason for that asking is that we are unstable and may be time travelling so every time we asked we truely did not know who you were.
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No. 184529 ID: 0b2a05

Only in very specific circumstances. What are you? We're forgetful.
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No. 184537 ID: 34470e

>>184527
Time travel? You like traveling with watches? No... that's not right. Guidance spirits hate watches. You travel with clocks. Brown clocks, am I correct?
>>184529
Oh, I see. You're full of forget. So am I, but not as much. I'm an assassin. If you forget so often, you;ll just forget it again. You also forgot that Carg is stressed out.
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No. 184539 ID: 1ac39d

we were full of forget but we have just run out so we will not forget again. send us to carg we will deal with it.
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No. 184557 ID: 34470e

>>184539
Oh? Well, please fill yourselves up again a little bit so you can forget I'm an assassin. You're lucky I'm not in assassin mode, or I'd say terrible things to you. Have fun with the stress.

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No. 184558 ID: 34470e

Fuck... I hope they don't stop being my friends because they hate the way the fuckin town looks... Maybe we should turn the fuck back... Fuck, I wish it was as good as Agician...
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No. 184559 ID: 1ac39d

hey carg, don't worry about it. if they relly are your friends then that won't be a big deal. if it is a big deal then it means they weren't your friends to begin with, so you don't need to worry.

also, we forgot stuff again, really wish it would stop happening. last we remember is when you put rocks on arkan's claws, can you fill us in on what's been going on?
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No. 184573 ID: 34470e

>>184559
Fuck, you forgot again? Well, not much happened. We met a weirdo deliveryman named Sven Steen a couple of days ago. He's pretty fuckin weird and barely makes any sense at all. He also carries knives around. He says they're for when he has to fuckin cut some box open in order to deliver it. He has about six of them. He wears green and black clothes with a fuckin hood.

He helped us when Nir fuckin got lost in a big town a few days ago. He said he had a letter to deliver where we were going.

And I really don't fuckin think they'll like the town. Drugs are manufactured there, gang wars, rape, and smuggling also happen there. I fuckin forget, but I believe there to be some counterfeiting going on there as well.
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No. 184575 ID: 1ac39d

actually he is an assassin, but the fact that he is helpful means he is one with morals, so his target is most likely some asshole who deserves it. don't let him know that you know or he may freak out.

anyway, probably be best if you hold onto all the money, let's see some smalltime pick-pocket try to steal from you, probably be hilarious. could you send us back to sven, want to point out how bad his outfit is and how he could do better, maybe also find out who the hit is on.
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No. 184585 ID: 34470e

>>184575
An assassin? Fuck, I knew he was lying. Somehow, I could tell. And an asshole who deserves it? That doesn't limit the number of fuckin potential targets by much. I actually am holding onto all the money. Including Sven's, but he doesn't know that.

Back to Sven it is. I'll try not to fuckin worry so much, but Perdue City is a very bad place.

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No. 184587 ID: 34470e

That cloud looks like a turkey.
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No. 184593 ID: 1ac39d

cool, hey carg told us what you look like and i have to say that while most of the outfit is fine you need to put your knives in a better place. unless you can climb walls like some kind of spider monster you are not going to be able to get past guards, they don't take kindly to people with a lot of weapons. good places would be in your bracers, your boots, and right against your back on your hips. concealed but still easy to get to.

also, you may want to work on your story, while carg does think you are a mailman he is suspicious. because you seem too aloof.
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No. 184602 ID: 34470e

>>184593
...Hm. Looks like it's time for me to get... deadly serious. It matters not if the guards see my friends... as poisonous and magical as they really are. They'd be dead and undead and under my complete control in a matter of seconds. I regretfully state that I cannot put them in the places you specfied. More deadly, poisonous, and magical friends are hiding there. They're a bit shy, though.

Curious, though. All my victims believe my postal story. Perhaps I won't kill him. Yet. He could prove to be an interesting tool...

But enough about that. Doesn't that cloud look like a turkey?
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No. 184612 ID: 1ac39d

we can't see, can only tell what is thought to us, so we cannot confirm or deny the turkeyness of the cloud.

must admit your acting is very good, had me totally convinced you were a fool.

also suggest you do not entertain the thought of killing any of the group at all. for they have a friend in a VERY high place, chances are killing them will result in you turning into a cloud of confetti, then catching on fire.
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No. 184619 ID: 34470e

>>184612
You should have been fooled as you were. After all, I've had 62 years of practice and honing my act, skills, and lies.

Turning into confetti then catching fire? That sounds like someone only a chaotic bastard foxfolk would do. You would do well to cease from threatening me with him. I have friends even more powerful than him. That certain foxfolk has been known to cower by the mere thought of my friend.

...I think I left my sink on fire at home.
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No. 184625 ID: 1ac39d

what did you do? cover it in gas and light it up? catching a sink on fire i no easy feat.
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No. 184628 ID: 34470e

>>184625
I think it may have something to do with the spicy watermelons I put in it. No, wait, that's stupid. It was the red potatoes. The color red can catch anything on fire.

...I think it's time to get packed up. I have to buy a horse. Or a horseradish. How do they create horseradish? Do they merge radish and horse?
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No. 184630 ID: 1ac39d

no no no, horseradish is natural, when you cut it apart it turns into horses and radishes.

to keep your sink from lighting up again you should make it blue, will negate the red powers of those potatoes.
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No. 184641 ID: 34470e

>>184630
Of course! Why did I never think of that! I'll just get some blue carrots! People always love blue carrots! They're so helpful!

I head on over to the stable. I see some horses there. One white, one brown, one black. Oh, that sucks. They're out of green ones. I guess I have to choose a boring one.

...Wait a second... Where's my money pack? Shit... I can't kill anyone here. It's too crowded.
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No. 184645 ID: 1ac39d

ask carg if you can borrow some money. Nir, the kobold, is a wizard he may be able to change the horse's color.

if it's serious time then i still think asking to borrow some money would be good, maybe send us to him to convince him if he says no.
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No. 184659 ID: 34470e

>>184645
Serious time. I shall introduce whoever it is that stole my money pouch to my friends. I'm sure they'd be happy to meet them. I walk over to Carg.
Sven:"Excuse me, but may I borrow some gold coin? I seem to have lost mine."
Carg:"Oh, sure thing!"
He puts on a smile and hands me some money.
Carg:"That should be enough, my friend."
I head back to the stable, and now I need to choose a horse. Hmm...They're all the same price... I can't decide... White, brown, or black?
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No. 184662 ID: 1ac39d

well brown goes well with your outfit and is pretty good blend in the forest, so it seems like a good pick.
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No. 184709 ID: 34470e

>>184662
Brown it is. Wait a second... I have a question for you. How do you know what I'm wearing if you can't see? Did Carg describe every immaculate detail to you?
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No. 184711 ID: 1ac39d

not immaculate, just that you you had green and black with a hood.
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No. 184712 ID: c4c313

Sven is fantastic.

Yes.

Yes.
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No. 184745 ID: 34470e

>>184711
How foolish. You guidance spirits are supposed to pick up on little teases like that. I pay for the brown horse, and I see Rojo and Nir get on their zebra.
>>184712
Yes, I am fantastic. You know what else is fantastic? The number 12. You know why? It's the only single syllable double digit number. Ten doesn't count. It never counts. You know why? Because it's a whale.
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No. 184751 ID: 1ac39d

but what happens when a family of 10 whales meet up? does they achieve critical whale?
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No. 185495 ID: 34470e

>>184751
No, that's stupid. They achieve political whale, not critical whale. Carg takes off, and Rojo's zebra and my horse take off. Speaking of political, I would like a popsicle.

In all seriousness, if there are any personal, not professional, questions you'd like to ask me, then by all means, go ahead.
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No. 185525 ID: 1ac39d

well, this one may be a bit of a gray are but, what got you into the assassination business in the first place?
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No. 185543 ID: 34470e

>>185525
Hmm... I'll allow this question. It's simple. Tradition. I come from a very long line of assassins. My father was an assassin, just like I am, just like my child will be.
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No. 186619 ID: 34470e

>>185543
I take your silence as you not having anymore questions for me. Am I correct? Perhaps you want to be sent to someone else? Or do you just want to rest until we arrive at our destination?
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No. 186857 ID: 1ac39d

hmm? oh sorry, spaced out a little... don't ask how spirits can do that, not entirely sure ourselves.

i suppose we could go to carg.
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No. 186891 ID: 34470e

>>186857
Well then, have fun with Mr. Grey Birdosaurus.

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No. 186892 ID: 34470e

Hmm... I think we're almost fuckin there. I can't really fuckin tell. The green smog that looms over the town isn't there.
Rojo:"Carg! I think I see your town!"
Something fucked up is going on... I don't like it.
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No. 186895 ID: 1ac39d

would have to agree. a wretched hive of scum and villainy doesn't just stop being wretched and villainous. not without outside interference. only two things could do this. a mafia thing got powerful enough that almost everyone is working for them. or a good group of heroes showed up and cleaned the place up.
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No. 186912 ID: c4c313

Approach with caution. You might want to put a mask over your ...breathing apparatus whatever it is. Could be that someone finally found the Best Drug and now everyone is either dead or too stoned to move.
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No. 186991 ID: 34470e

>>186895
But I liked the city being a fuckfest! If I find these mafia people or heroes or whatever the fuck they are, I'm going to give them a piece of my fuckin mind.
>>186912
If they made the best fuckin drug, I'll have to try it. Sounds awesome. I really don't have a fuckin mask, though.

Carg:"Slow down, Rojo and Sven! Something's off here! I don't know what's off, but I can just tell!"
They have their horses slow the fuck down, and I fly slower and lower. We approach the city by trying to hide behind a fuckin house. I see something. Is that a gnoll? No... gnolls don't fuckin have tails... Their necks don't hump over either. I don't see any people around here anywhere... Just these fuckin weird tailless gnolls.
Sven:"Carg, do you know where a 'Welina' is?
...Welina is my fuckin mother.
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No. 186996 ID: 1ac39d

those are savanna gnolls, from way down south. i think best way to answer would be "we were actually going there as well, just follow us." assassins specialize in single target quick-strike, if they haven't won with their first strike then their chance of victory drops by a lot. so avoiding the first blow is important.
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No. 187021 ID: 34470e

>>186996
No gnoll has a fuckin tail. All gnolls are born tailless, so unless some god created these so-called gnolls very recently, they aren't gnolls.

Carg:"We were actually going there as well. Just follow us."
Sven:"Okay, young troopers!"
We head on out from the fuckin cover of the house, and the creature turns to look at us. It's wearing a white-and-black uniform.
Creature:"You, there! All 3 of you!"
About this time, I notice there are more of these fuckers, only naked.
Creature:"Get over here! What are you doing out of your houses? This is our turf now! Get back inside, or we'll kill you!"
The fuck?
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No. 187022 ID: 1ac39d

knowing how the gods are... one very well may have.
regardless it seems my mafia idea was right. say "we just got in to town, who are you?" they will then think you are just dumb tourists and severely underestimate you, letting you catch them by surprise. we'll tell the others.
@rest of party: these guys are mafia and/or a gang, carg is gonna bluff them into thinking we are tourists, making them underestimate us. use that to launch a sneak attack when they get close and take them down any way you like, prefer leader alive for interrogation. will signal when to strike.
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No. 187051 ID: 34470e

>>187022
Carg:"We just got in to town. Who are you?"
The creature starts fuckin laughing. This gets the attention of the other creatures, who start coming over here.
Creature:"I am Ky, leader of us Werewolves, and leader of this pack of The Order. As we're part of The Order, we can do whatever the fuck we want. For instance, we can slaughter everyone here in town if they don't agree with us. It's one of the privileges The Order has."
The cre-, um, fuckin werewolf smiles. Those other werewolves are pretty fuckin close now.
Werewolf:"And there's not a damn thing you can do about it."
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No. 187062 ID: 1ac39d

@party: okay, werewolves. weakness is silver, just touching the stuff hurts them, also extreme magic things.
@rojo: your sword should be able to inflict damage as well as light magic as werewolves are a creature of the dark, from how they are talking a peaceful resolution will not work.
@sven: if any of your knives are silver or silver coated use it, not sure how they react to poison, running is not an option they don't seem like the kind that let 'prey' just walk off.
@carg: snatch up some of Rojo's silver headed arrows and use those, may be crappy but it will work, use your agility to land a lot of tiny stabs.
@nir: you are rear guard. first try freezing them if it doesn't work then switch to stinging any that are about to attack someone, should at least make them flinch.

@party: ready... set... GO!
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No. 187079 ID: c4c313

>>187051

"You have to be part of The Order to do whatever the fuck you want? I can do whatever the fuck I want, all by myself!"

Then punch him in the nose.

Then RUN
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No. 187184 ID: 34470e

>>187079
>>187062
Carg:"You have to be part of The Order to do whatever the fuck you want? I can do whatever the fuck I want, all by myself!"
I sock him the fuck in the snout, then run by Rojo while grabbing a few of her arrows. A werewolf runs at me, and I stab him with an arrow in the eye. It fuckin reels back and screams in pain. Nir freezes and pains a couple, and Rojo uses her sword to defend herself from the blows of the werewolves. I don't see Sven anywhere. He could be going for a fuckin sneak attack.

If I take flight, I may be able to get more momentum and stab the fuckin arrows in deeper.
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No. 187186 ID: 1ac39d

that may help. if you can get it into their heart or brain it would act like a normal weapon would against a normal creature.

hopefully sven IS setting up a sneak attack.
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No. 187199 ID: c4c313

>>187184

Flight is always an advantage. They can't touch you when you're in the air after all. Got any knives? If you can get a shiv, I say dive bomb plus BACKSTAB would be explosively effective!
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No. 187202 ID: 1ac39d

>>187199
are you forgetting these are werewolves? regular knives would be as effective as pudding as a weapon against them.
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No. 187212 ID: 34470e

>>187186
>>187199
>>187202
I've got silver-tipped arrows, which is sort of like a fuckin knife. I take fli- Ow! Fuck, a werewolf clawed my wing. I go up higher to get some better momentum. There are 13 werewolves. Rojo's only defending herself. Why the fuck isn't she attacking? Nir got captured. Looks like I know who I'm going to divebomb. I raise up a little more for some more momentum, and dive the fuck down at the werewolf.

I pierce an arrow into the fucker's head, then go back up for another divebomb. The werewolf I attacked is laying on the ground. I see Nir throw a couple of fuckin mana ball clusters at a werewolf. Sven is sneaking away from the fight.
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No. 187213 ID: 1ac39d

bastard. he officially is an asshole. keep it up, and send us to rojo, we'll try to get her to fight.
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No. 187215 ID: c4c313

>>187202

They're not impenetrable. They just regenerate fast unless the wound is made with sacred moon metal, aka silver. Carg already knows silver is preferable.

>>187213

Or more importantly we'll get her to spam heals/buffs on everyone else.

Really a tactful retreat might be a good idea now. You'd have a lot better chance if you could get the rest of the town riled up. 13 werewolves, I don't like these odds. I'll try to get Rojo (and Nir) to a point where they aren't surrounded and can make a break for it.
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No. 187241 ID: 34470e

>>187213
>>187215
Okay, you tell the fucker to attack, not defend for me.

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No. 187242 ID: 34470e

Rojo:"You need to stop this right now!"
Werewolf:"Don't tell us what to do, tourist scum!"
Rojo:"I don't want to have to hurt you. I've hurt too many people already! You're monsters! Just like I was."
Werewolf:"Shut up, bitch!"
Ah! The werewolf knocked me off my feet! Gods damn... Why can't they just stand down?
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No. 187246 ID: c4c313

>>187242

Hahaha tourist scum. You should you should pppffff hahahaha
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No. 187249 ID: 1ac39d

they are inflicted with the were-wolf curse. on a full moon they lose all context of civility and become brutal monsters that kill without remorse, so even if they want to be saved they would be unable to stop killing. the newest of the pack members may still be remorseful about it and you would be doing them a favor as they would be thankful you could stop them.
so, unfortunately, they must be killed or they WILL kill again even if they don't want to. as long as you don't take pleasure in it you will be okay.
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No. 187311 ID: 34470e

>>187249
I... I'm sorry. I just can't bring myself to kill them. I'm so sorry. I can't. I continue to defend myself against the blows of the werewolf while struggling to get up. I have to make them stop fighting.
Carg:"AH! FUCK FUCK! FUCK!"
I quickly take a glance over to where carg is. He's laying on the ground bleeding heavily. Gods damnit... It's getting harder to block the blows, and I can't do anything to save them...
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No. 187359 ID: c4c313

>>187311

Let your rage take over, turn into a werewolf!

Oh wait that's who you're fighting. Damn.

...I got nothing.
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No. 187384 ID: 34470e

>>187359
What? That's all the advice you guidance spirits have to help me? I'm trying to defend myself here! Why don't you give me advice on how to do that, instead of just pointing out the obvious? I'm not stupid! I mean, come on! You must know some sort of super weakness other than silver!
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No. 187386 ID: 1ac39d

only other weakness is super powerful magic and another werewolf... that guy may be on to something, you may have an animal warform, invoke the spirit of the fox!
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No. 187502 ID: 34470e

>>187386
Okay, now you're starting to piss me off! You're supposed to help me, not be stupid little shits! I don't have an animal warform! And I can only defend with the sword as you told me the werewolves are weak to silver. I can't use my bow and arrows, obviously. Seriously, quit being unhelpful!
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No. 187587 ID: 1ac39d

well sorry, i thought you were not attacking with the sword for other reasons. anyway, since it is an artifact class weapon it should work, doubly so since it's power is 'Absorb' and you know for a fact that a god made it. no matter how hard a god tries, anything they make carries a touch of the divine in it.
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No. 187604 ID: 34470e

>>187587
That's right... The sword was made by Xom, so it must be able to harm them. I try it out by stabbing the werewolf's arm. The sword goes in! The sword went in! The werewolf steps back and grabs it's arm, now bleeding. I get up since I'm able to now. I see a group of werewolves holding Carg hostage and a Werewolf holding Nir hostage.
Werewolf:"Stand down, tourist scum, or we'll kill the both of these people!"
Gods damnit... What do I do?
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No. 187609 ID: 1ac39d

"and what guarantee do i have that the moment i stand down you wont kill them anyway? hostages are shields, you can only hide behind them as long as they live. killing them will deprive you of that shield, and nothing would stand in the way of my wrath."
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No. 187736 ID: c4c313

>>187604

You... you didn't even... you hadn't even tried stabbing them...

*facepalm*

Well now we're fucked. Send us to Nirblim. I have a plan.
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No. 187743 ID: 1ac39d

>>187736
no, if nir does anything it would result in them killing him. we are staying with rojo.
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No. 187746 ID: 34470e

>>187609
>>187743
Rojo:"And what guarantee do I have that the moment I stand down you won't kill them anyway? Hostages are shields, you can only hide behind them as long as they live. Killing them will deprive you of that shield, and nothing would stand in the way of my wrath."
The werewolves sort of back off.
Ky:"You don't get it. We could have killed this entire town easily. We could kill you, and your other tourist buddies easily as well. Sure, we're down 2 pups, but what does it matter? We're stronger than you and this town combined. We don't need a shield. We do things just because we can!"
Agk! Ow... He hit me...
Ky:"And there's not a DAMN-"
Agk!
Ky:"-THING-"
Agk!
Ky:"You can DO-"
Agk!
Ky:"About it!"
Y- you know what? I think it would be fun to kill him...
Ky:"Not one single fucking solitary thing, tourist scum!"
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No. 187748 ID: 1ac39d

no, not fun, killing is never fun, but against some people, it is... easy. this guy is a perfectly justified kill. and if we are lucky, killing the master will de-power the others.

kill him, quick thrust through the heart, don't enjoy it, save nir and carg.
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No. 187761 ID: 34470e

>>187748
Killing is never fun? I beg to differ. I'll give you an example with my prey. I insert my sword into my prey's heart. He lets out a small grunt. See the look of terror in his eyes? That's when you know it's fun. I take my sword out, now glistening with crimson blood.
one

Woah... This new burst of power feels really good. I turn to my audience, who is just staring at me in stunned silence. I'm quite a spectacle, am I? Too bad they'll have to die as well.
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No. 187768 ID: 1ac39d

ROJO, STOP! remember what you just recently had therapy for? you found killing kobolds 'fun', look at yourself, you are falling apart.

[subconscious suggestion: look at myself? what do they mean? i am just having fun... like i had fun killing kobolds. like nir, my adopted nephew... oh god what am i doing?]
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No. 187781 ID: 34470e

>>187768
What do you mean, look at myself? I'm perfectly fine. I'm just entertaining both myself and my audience. Killing the werewolves just like I killed the helpless kobolds. Wait... Nir is a kobold. He's also my adopted nephew... Oh gods... Oh gods, what have I been doing? This is wrong! Gods damnit, I killed someone! I... I need to get away from here!
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No. 187791 ID: 1ac39d

no, you need to make THEM leave or they will kill carg and nir. say "get out of here NOW and i'll THINK about letting you live." sound as angry as you can when you say it. you took out the boss they should flee. then you can heal carg and nir.
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No. 187850 ID: 34470e

>>187791
I'm... I'm terrified right now, S-so I don't think I'd be a- able to sound very mad... I can feel my hands shaking and some tears running down my face.
Rojo:"Guh- get out of h- here n- now and... and I- I'll... I'll think a- about l- letting you live..."
Right now I just want to be alone from now on. I might snap and kill Nir... I'm a monster waiting to happen at any time. I don't want to kill anyone else.
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No. 187858 ID: c4c313

Man you guys are such party poopers.

Keep it real, Rojo.
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No. 187870 ID: 1ac39d

we got you rojo. we'll keep you stable until later. now like i said before, killing is not evil if it is to protect and save others from something deadly. we know for a fact the werewolf guy was evil. no one will miss him.
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No. 188025 ID: 34470e

>>187870
I... I hope you do a good job at it. I'm very dangerous right now. I should seal myself from everyone forever. I don't know when I'll snap again. Carg looks like he's bleeding heavily.
Werewolf:"No... No! I will not let tourist scum become our leader! Kill her! Kill her!"
All the werewolves start running at me. My hands are still shaking. I... I think there's 10 left. Wh- what should I do?
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No. 188060 ID: 732129

Your various incarnations aren't like this in everywhen Rojo, you're capable of keeping ti together and walking the path of justice. We've seen you do it before, in the light of other days.
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No. 188064 ID: 1ac39d

the rest of the werewolves you don't have to kill, just maim, to get them to flee. work your way to carg while fighting and pump him up with white magic.
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No. 188165 ID: 34470e

>>188060
But... but this is different. I succumbed to my evil side. That's the worst thing that can happen to me. I hate my evil side. I hate myself. I scare myself.
>>188064
I try to dodge and weave and not kill any other werewolves. It's very hard with 10 of them on me.
???:"Not so fast!"
I look. It's Sven Steen and a bunch of other people of various species. Are they... are they holding silverware? The werewolves top attacking me and go after the people. Woah... Sven Steen just killed 2 werewolves in 1 blow... I thought he was supposed to be a weirdo mailman.

I head on over to Carg and Nir, hands still shaking, and heal them. I don't know if I have enough mana to seal Carg's... never mind. The- The sword must have given me a power boost.
Carg:"The fuck took you so long?"
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No. 188172 ID: 1ac39d

"you were being held hostage, couldn't just charge them or they would kill you."

you are doing fine rojo, confronting the problem is better then running from it. do you still have your magic paper? talking about it right after the fact should be good for you.
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No. 188191 ID: 34470e

>>188172
Yes, I bought the magic paper. I've been using it a bit on the trip here.

Rojo:"You were being held hostage. I couldn't just charge them. They would kill you."
Carg looks like he's going to hug me, but then he looks at the people that are fighting the werewolves.
Carg:"Please calm down, Rojo. You're alive, and that's all that matters."
Nir hugs me.
Nir:"Are you okay, Aunt Rojo?"
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No. 188192 ID: 1ac39d

here, let me put it this way. if you didn't kill him they would of killed nir and carg. so it's fine to kill, we just need to make you not like it.
anyway, let nir know you are fine, just a little scared.
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No. 188464 ID: c4c313

OK Rojo I'm going to say this once. Hating yourself is a bad idea. It never ends well. Ever. I would rather you succumb to your evil side than hate yourself. That's your problem, you know? Losing control, is not because of your inclination to kill, it is completely unrelated to your inclination to kill. If you would stop denying your own feelings; if you would stop hating yourself, then you won't keep losing control.

If you allow that self hatred to grow though, I don't need to be a prophet to say that you're going to be living a life full of regrets.
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No. 190186 ID: 34470e

>>188464
I'm already living a life full of regrets. From burning my town down to mistreating Nir. And what's this about denying my own feelings? What is related toward my inclination to kill? I'm pretty sure I loose control because I get too angry. I was so mad when that werewolf taunted and beat me up. It felt a lot like how the people at my town use to treat me.
>>188192
I already don't like killing. It robs the people of their lives. I don't want to do that anymore.
Rojo:"I- I'm fine. I'm just a little scared."
Nir:"Why?"
Rojo:"Because I lost control of myself. I'm afraid I might lose control of myself and kill the both of you. I don't want to do that."
Carg:"Fuck... Will slapping some sense into you work?"
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No. 190199 ID: 1ac39d

"no, it's deeply impeded in my psyche, i'm getting help but it will take a while."
which is worse, rojo, letting Nir have his life stolen, or steal one yourself?
so far you have not broken your covenant of being a shield. the leader werewolf would not of stopped no matter how much you wounded him, he may have retreated but he would come back later and try to kill again. taking him out protects everyone from him.
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No. 190268 ID: 34470e

>>190199
Rojo:"No, it's deeply impeded in my psyche. I'm getting help, but it will take a while."
Carg leans in close to whisper to me.
Carg:"Please get it the fuck together. I don't want you scared like this. You're my fuckin friend. And shhh about that."
I... I guess killing others is the one that isn't worse. I'll still feel horrible about it. I can't even begin to count the amount of people I've killed. I see a werewolf exit a house. He sees the fighting, and runs toward there.
Werewolf:"Woah, woah, woah! What the fuck is going on here?"
He looks at the leader. The werewolves stop fighting the townspeople. A werewolf takes his claw out of Sven's chest. He falls to the ground.
Werewolf:"...Why the fuck is he wearing my armor? Why is he dead?"
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No. 190270 ID: c4c313

>>190186

Then you can see it in action! You've hated yourself all this time, your entire life, and you've seen nothing but regrets. I think you should try not hating yourself for a while, no matter what happens or what you do, just to see if it helps you control yourself more.

It's okay to like killing, you know. It's exciting, an empowering feeling. People stop hurting you when you kill them. Animals turn into delicious meats. I think what you're trying to say is even though you like killing for the reasons above, and anybody would, you recognize that it has consequences you don't enjoy. Killing makes it harder to respect life, and you want to respect life and people living it. You'd be surprised how many people like killing, but choose not to because they know it's wrong for them to do so. That's what real virtue is: knowing all aspects of yourself, making the best well informed decision you can given the current situation.
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No. 190413 ID: 34470e

>>190270
No. It is never okay to like killing. If you like killing, you're a psychopath. Like I was. like I still may be.
"What the fuck? There are only 4 of us left! Don't you villagers appreciate all the work we've done to turn this shithole into something decent?" The werewolf says.
"Wait, are you Ky?" another werewolf says.
"Yes, I'm Ky! Why are you questioning me? I ought to exile you from our pack!" The first werewolf says.
"I knew you- I mean, the werewolf acting as you was suspicious, but I didn't bring it up because I was told to never question you." A third werewolf says.
"Uggh... Gods damnit... Well, since Ro decided to prance around in my Order Armor, things turned to shit. Everyone, get back into your homes. We have to deal with burying the dead now." The first werewolf complained.
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No. 190419 ID: 1ac39d

rojo if you can tell us voices apart at all please try to ignore that one from now on, he likes telling people to be jerks.

anyway, let's get sven on his feet and get on our way to carg's house.
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No. 190421 ID: 1ac39d

i mean carg's parents.
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No. 190428 ID: c4c313

>>190413

Er, not quite. A psychopath is one who cannot empathize with anyone else. Literally cannot. Doesn't have to do with killing or not, though it's easier to kill things you don't empathize with. That Sven guy is a psychopath, and he doesn't... particularly enjoy killing. He's just really good at it. But if you want to catch his interest with something he likes, find a cloud that looks like a turkey.

You guys seriously wiped out 9 werewolves? That's like... wicked badass. I guess you have to help them out now though, since they're now short handed. See that's the downside of killing. Probably would have been better if you only killed the guy getting in your face, but we didn't know the others weren't jerks like him. Hindsight. *shrugs*
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No. 190435 ID: be5fc3

>>190428
listen here sweetcheeks
i have been informed this fellow has been trying to get you to shed blood vis-a-vis killing people and with that information i was told you do not want to kill people.
so what you need to do here is ignore this guy, find yourself a nice man, and settle down in this town and raise a few kids. maybe open a bakery.
or do none of that, go back on your quest to do whatever (i really haven't been following along here) and just stop killing people (unless they are total monsters) because its just not cool, y'know?
life is a precious thing and no man has any right to take the life of another.
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No. 190475 ID: c4c313

>>190435

You'd be singing a different tune if 13 werewolves were charging at you howling for your blood.
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No. 190483 ID: be5fc3

>>190435
you missed the 'unless they are total monsters' in the parentheses, didn't you.
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No. 190504 ID: 34470e

>>190428
>>190435
>>190475
>>190483
Noted.
>>190419
>>190421
I walk on over to Sven and heal his wound as much as I can. I can't tell if it healed all the way.
"Good job healing me. It felt like I was eating a pink poisoned porcupine." Sven says.
Should I just ignore him? He's weird. While the werewolves try and sort their stuff out, Carg leads us to his house. We open the door and see two Nedynvor and a kobold. One nedynvor is wearing some strange wing glove things.
Carg puts on a happy face.
"Hi there, Gwitel, Zedinot! It's Me, Carganus! Who's the kobold?" Carg says.
"Oh, Hi there, Carganus. Been a long time. We bought that kobold a few years ago, but since the fucktard werewolves came, they made it a citizen of the town. Waste of money."
"Shut up! How many times do I have to tell you to treat me like a normal citizen, huh? Do I have to call Ky again? You've had 6 strikes already. One more, and who knows what'll happen."
"And, I'm starting to want to fucking strangle your throat already." Carg says.
"I've felt that way for a long time, Carganus."
So... um... what now?
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No. 190549 ID: c4c313

>>190504

Haha Carganus. This trip was totally worth it.
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No. 190556 ID: 1ac39d

huh, well we came here to see if they may know why carg seem to have magic coming off of him but never having used a mana ritual. from how the kobold is acting i would say he is a servant, possibly a ex-slave, but he hasn't been mistreated otherwise he wouldn't have such an outspoken attitude so he is fine. carg's whole family seem to like acting like jerks, but never actually mean it. start off with a hi and how nice it is to meet them.
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No. 190561 ID: 34470e

>>190556
If I may correct you, I've seen enough kobolds to know that this one is a female.
Rojo:"Hello. It's nice to meet you. My name is Rojo."
Nedynvor with gloves:"Oh. Hi there. I'm Gwitel. He's Zedinot."
Zedinot:"Hi there. This slave of ou-"
Kobold:"I am not a slave, you dense shithead!"
Zedinot:"Fuck you. Anyways, This kobold's name is Delmanis."
Delmanis:"Miss Delmanis to you."
Zedinot:"Shut the fuck up."
Delmanis:"You shut the fuck up!"
She pauses for a second and looks at Nir. As do I. He's got his hands on his nose and is blushing.
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No. 190563 ID: 1ac39d

awww, looks like someone has a crush. makes sense, i think this is the first girl bold he has seen outside of his tribe. as his aunt it is your job to tease him about it, not much but like 'looks like someone's in LOOOOOVE, oh ho ho ho.'
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No. 190617 ID: 34470e

>>190563
What? Why do you want me to tease my friend? That's horrible! I would never tease anybody. It's just not right. I will ask him about it, though.
Rojo:"Nir, do you like Delmanis?"
Nir looks at me and nods his head.
Delmanis:"Hmm... How old are you?"
Nir:"I'm... five."
Delmanis:"Good. You're in my range."
She shakes her hips a bit and rubs a finger across her nose when she says that. Nir blushes a bit more and closes his eyes.
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No. 190624 ID: 1ac39d

i think you miss-understood. teasing comes in two flavors, playful and mean. friends totally play tease eachother all the time. what is the difference between play and mean is subtle, so something like "awwww, someone's got a crush" is funny while "you actually like HER?" is very mean. it's anoth facet of friendship, being able to make fun of eachother with them laughing with you instead you laughing at them.

anyway, tell gwi and zed that the reason for your visit was you wanted to talk about carg's natural magic.
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No. 190667 ID: 34470e

>>190624
Quit lying. It's not funny. Teasing only hurts people. I was teased as a child. It was very horrible. Del walks up to Nir and puts her hands on his shoulders. She then turns to Gwi and Zed.
Del:"Since I'm no longer your slave, I'm going to date this kobold, and there's nothing you can do to stop me. Don't even try."
Gwi:"Do you want me to beat the fuck out of you, you twat?"
Del:"It sounds like you want me to contact Ky again."
Gwi:"Shut the fuck up about Ky."
Del:"Only once you stop being a fuckwad."
She turns back to Nir.
Del:"Okay, mage boy, you and I are going to have some alone time."
She takes Nir's hands off his nose and touches her nose to his. Nir makes a weird sound. Del then leads Nir to a vacant room.

Zed:"Why's you come here anyway?"
Rojo:"We came to see about Carg's natural magic."
Gwi and Zed look at each other.
Gwi:"It's Averna."
Carg:"Yes, I already know the name opf my great grandfather, but what the fuck does he have to-"
Gwi:"Averna is a shapeshifter demon, and demon blood, when passed down from generation to generation, does some fucking weird stuff. For instance, I can extend my tongue infinitely."
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No. 190671 ID: 1ac39d

@carg: I FUCKING TOLD YOU!

with the fact that their tongue tips emit an electric shock that sounds like it would come in handy... maybe a little kinky.

ask if there is any way to figure out what power that gives carg.

the reason you hated it is they didn't draw the line, then teased you past the breaking point then kept at it. a little jest now and then is fun, but hearing it every day for months would drive even a saint mad. i'll drop it now.
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No. 190713 ID: 732129

>>190667

>Gwi:"Averna is a shapeshifter demon, and demon blood, when passed down from generation to generation, does some fucking weird stuff. For instance, I can extend my tongue infinitely."

Ooooh
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No. 190729 ID: 34470e

>>190671
>>190713
Right now is not the time to be thinking about all the stuff you can do with an electric tongue. And about that teasing thing, If I'm going to do it, I need to be taught at what is right and wrong. I've only learned that teasing of any kind is wrong from personal experience.
Rojo:"Is th-"
Carg:"Is there any way I can fuckin tell what my cool demon power is?"
Gwi:"Yes there is. First, tell me what you think your demon power is."
Carg:"...Stealing things extremely fuckin easily?"
Zed:"The fuck do you mean by that?"
Carg:"Um, It's... um... Fuck..."
Gwei:"Wow, I didn't know you needed to fuck people in order to steal. What exactly do you steal? People's hearts?"
Carg:"Fuck off. It's... I don't know."
Zed:"Are you a two your old?"
Carg:"You seem to be."
Zed:"Watch your fucking mouth or I'll kick your face."
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No. 190732 ID: 1ac39d

jeez... you think you could sooth them? just use magic to calm everyone down. a ned kick is rather painful since their legs are super pointy.
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No. 190764 ID: c4c313

>>190732

Yeah he can totally steal the calm them the fuck down off the fireplace mantle. Oh wait, no.

Carg, say "I don't need to take this." and storm out the door. You can think of a better cover story later.
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No. 190769 ID: 1ac39d

>>190764
i..... what? i'm sorry, i have no idea what you just said.
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No. 190784 ID: 34470e

>>190732
'Jeez'? What does that mean? Some sort of guidance spirit swear word? Plus I don't think my white magic can calm anyone down.
>>190764
Carg:"I don't need to fuckin take this."
Zed:"You're leaving already, you wuss?"
Carg:"I need to think."
Gwei:"Wow, that'll be a first."
Carg:"For you, you fuckin dumbass."
He storms out.
Gwei:"It's so nice talking to Carganus again."
Zed:"Yep. Feels good."
Gwei:"So, what's your story, um, whatsyourname?"
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No. 190984 ID: 1ac39d

just tell them a bit about yourself, like how you live in nir's village and how you know carg.
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No. 190987 ID: 34470e

>>190984
Rojo:"My name is Rojo, and I'm a ranger/healer dual class. I currently live in Nir's tribe with Carg and a few other people."
Gwi:"Nir's the kobold?"
Rojo:"Yes. He was the first friend I've ever had."
Zed:"I don't blame you. Kobolds are hard to make friends with, especially our slave. Anyway, how'd you meet Carganus?"
Rojo:"I met him in a bar in Agician. He fell on me to steal my money."
Gwi:"He's doing it wrong. You steal money by doing subtle thing, not fucking about like that."
Rojo:"I didn't even know he stole the money. He switched my money pouch with a fake one."
Gwi and Zed looked confused.
Zed:"The... fuck? No. No one is that good at stealing. Quit pullshitting me and tell me how you really met Carganus."
Gwi:"Yeah. Leave your fables elsewhere."
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No. 191007 ID: 1ac39d

"well what if he had magical assistance? that's why he guessed being really good at stealing as his demonic power. how do you know your disbelief is not also an extension of it?"
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No. 191029 ID: 34470e

Rojo:"Well, what if he had magical assistance in that? That's why he guessed being really good at stealing as his demonic power. How do you know your disbelief is not also an extension of it?"
The both of them are silent for a moment.
Gwi:"Wait... If he already guessed what his demonic power was, why was he stuttering like a braindead mule earlier?"
Rojo:"Can you please stop making fun of Carg like that?"
Gwi:"Fuck you, I can say what I want."
It's getting kind of hard talking to them. They're really annoying.
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No. 191272 ID: c4c313

>>191029

Kill them both

Or, you could politely apologize for taking up their time and quietly take your leave.
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No. 191299 ID: 0b2a05

Everyone gets flustered when their parents are around~
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No. 191302 ID: 34470e

>>191272
Killing will definitely make them both shut up and be less ann- What am I thinking? Killing is wrong!
Rojo:"I'm very sorry for taking up your time. I'll take my leave now."
Gwi:"Why not stay for lunch?"
Zed:"Go tell our slave she's needed in the kitchen. Tell her to make some turkey."
Gwi:"Ooh, turkey sounds good."
I don't want to do that. They're mean jerks. If they want turkey, they can do it themselves. I head on over to the room where Nir and Del are. They're rubbing noses.
Del:"Oh, you bitch! Don't interrupt us and knock first! Seriously, that's extremely rude. I may even have to get Ky."
Everyone in this house is annoying.
>>191299
They're not my parents. They're not even foxfolk. Unless I was adopted, which I'm not, they're not even close to being family.
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No. 191308 ID: 1ac39d

just leave. they all want to be rude then be rude back. go find ky, and tell him you want to help since his werewolves are suddenly down a few.
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No. 191327 ID: c4c313

>>191302

Smile and tell Del that you killed two werewolves just the other day on accident.

No no, wait. Ask Nirblim if he's okay. Ignore Del. That's the best thing to do with attention uh, whores.
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No. 191360 ID: 34470e

>>191327
I'm not going to brag about killing people. You're horrible.
>>191308
Rojo:"I'm sorry."
I leave and search for Ky. I find him digging a hole in the outskirts of town.
Rojo:"Ky, I've decided to help you guys out."
Ah! Ky shoved me down to the ground.
Ky:"You better help. I've heard from the villagers that you killed one of our own. Normally, that would be death for you, but I'm going to give you a chance to redeem yourself. Grab a shovel and help me bury the dead."
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No. 191362 ID: 1ac39d

that sounds like a good penance, giving those killed a send off should ease the burden on your soul. also ask him about this 'order'.
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No. 191524 ID: 34470e

>>191362
I hope burying them makes me feel better. I grab a shovel and start digging a grave.
Rojo:"What is this 'Order' thing?"
Ky:"It's an order dedicated to protecting the world. It was apparently founded after Deer of Death started being corrupted. It's goal is to enforce order. Those who resist order usually die, but I'm a lot nicer than the rest of them. Be glad I didn't contact The Hub. They would send droves if I did."
Is there anything else I should ask?
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No. 191526 ID: 1ac39d

well, the order seems to be a 'do what we say or die' group with lofty goals. unfortunately, not everyone would think what they are doing is for the best and someone would disagree and get killed due to stupid people following the word of the law instead of the spirit. since you are currently more powerful then him with the sword we can question him without you getting killed for questioning him.

first: "what do you think is corrupting the deer of death"
second: "how does someone join the order?"
third: "what makes the order so sure it knows what is best?"
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No. 191533 ID: 34470e

>>191526
Noted.
Rojo:"What do you think is corrupting the Deer of Death?"
Ky:"No idea. One of our goals is to figure out who, or what, is doing it."
Rojo:"How does one join The Order?"
Ky:"Well, first you have to go to The Hub. It's the only place where recruitment happens. Then you have to fill out a form. It's somewhat long. Then they review the forum. If it's good enough, you get accepted into The Order and get handed some armor and a sword. I don't use the sword because I like using my claws. Much more fun that way."
Rojo:"What makes The Order so sure it knows best?"
Ky:"I think I heard somewhere that enforcing order makes it easier to find criminals, but what do I care? I only joined because I want territory. And because I kind of liked cleaning this shit town up. Seriously, this place was one of the worst places in the world. You'd have to be braindead to think the town was presentable before us werewolves intervened. And the killing people aspect of The Order satiates our natural bloodlust."
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No. 191689 ID: 0b2a05

That... doesn't make sense.

Ask what that form is about.
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No. 191691 ID: 1ac39d

state that they should have a test of some sort to get people like RO out who only want the bloodlust part. also have it maybe taken in some kind of anti-lying zone.
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No. 191722 ID: 34470e

>>191689
Rojo:"What's the form about?"
Ky:"It's basically a personality test. They often change the questions on it, and there's magic in there to force you to answer truthfully. It's impossible to cheat, so they always pick the right people."
>>191691
Um, that was already stated.
Rojo:"How did Ro get initiated into The Order?"
Ky:"He didn't. I'm the only one in my pack who's part of The Order."
Is that all the questions for him?
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No. 191854 ID: 1ac39d

tell him that he should probably look into getting something similar to the order for recruits to keep the dumb-asses out who would ruin everything.
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No. 191869 ID: 34470e

>>191854
Rojo:"You should look for something similar to that for your pack to keep out the people who would ruin everything for you."
Ky:"Heh. I like you, but I think I got it handled. I'll just do something which will distinguish me from the rest of the pack. I may sound insane, but I'm thinking about cutting off my tail. No other werewolf would do that."
I don't think self-mutilation is a good idea, but what should I say to him?
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No. 191955 ID: 732129

>>191869

I don't understand what cutting your tail off would accomplish.
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No. 191990 ID: 34470e

>>191955
Rojo:"What would cutting off your tail accomplish?"
Ky:"They'd be able to tell me apart more easily. The pack only recognized my armor, so they just assumed Ro was me. If they questioned Ro about his suspicious behavior, they would think they questioned me. I don't like being questioned by my pack. It makes me look weak."
Any other questions?
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No. 191993 ID: 1ac39d

think that's all for now.
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No. 192015 ID: 732129

>>191990

That seems an extreme measure. Why doesn't he just design a personal heraldic device and adorn his armor with that?
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No. 192018 ID: 1ac39d

>>192015
no no, the other guy STOLE his armor, that wouldn't work.
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No. 192020 ID: 732129

>>192018

Perhaps he could have the device tattooed, or have it placed on him using scarification. Scarification would result in his fur growing in a new pattern too.
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No. 192108 ID: 34470e

>>192015
>>192020
Rojo:"What about having a personal heraldic device scared or tattooed onto you? Your fur would grow in a different pattern as well."
Ky:"What the fuck does that mean? What's a heraldic device? What does tattooed mean?"
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No. 192118 ID: 732129

>>192108

It's a logo, a simple drawing or pattern unique to you. It can be geometric, iconographic, symbolic, or all three at once. Basically you design a pattern you like that will be easy for other people to recognize, and then you put it on yourself and your shield and armor and so on. Some people put their device on signet rings so that they can stamp wax seals with their device, to prove that what they wrote or signed was written or signed by them.

A tattoo is permanent bodyart made by pressing ink into wounds. The ink gets caught in the skin as it heals and stays there. A tattoo isn't very good if you have fur, but if you put it on a spot where you don't have much fur, like your ears, it would work.
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No. 192242 ID: 34470e

>>192118
I tell him those things.
Ky:"I like that idea, but it wouldn't be as obvious. Where can I go to get a tattoo or mark for my ear?"
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No. 192423 ID: 732129

>>192242

There are bound to be specialists in the bigger cities who can do tattoos and scarification, but if you don't want to travel the best option is to have the best artist in the village practice on pigs or other livestock. When the artist can do a good job on a pig, have him work on you.
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No. 192485 ID: 34470e

>>192423
I know you want me to tell him that, but it sounds like your just telling me, and it's a but confusing.
Rojo:"There may be people who can do that in bigger cities."
Ky:"No, I'm not leaving our territory. What other methods are there?"
Rojo:"You can have one of the villagers practice on a pig or something until they can do it on you."
Ky:"This is what I like about you."
He stops digging and walks toward me."
Ky:"You're very smart. I like intelligence."
He grabs the back of my head and- OH GODS! He's kissing me! What do I do? WHAT DO I DO>
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No. 192487 ID: 1ac39d

punch him in the snout as hard as you fucking can and tell him you are taken already. i doubt he will take no for an answer straight up so take out your sword right after the punch and keep it between you two.
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No. 192495 ID: 732129

>>192485

You don't need to hurt him unless he won't take no for an answer. Shove him away and tell him to stop. If that doesn't work then hit his snout. If that doesn't work, keep escalating. But try to use as little force as possible. This amounts to an unfortunate misunderstanding. As soon as he stops, explain that you're in a relationship.

Tell him when he picks a villager to learn how to do tattoos we will be able to provide basic instructions.
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No. 192527 ID: 34470e

>>192487
>>192495
I shove him away from me.
Rojo:"S- stop that!"
Ky:"Why should I? I can tell you enjoyed it."
Rojo:"I'm... I'm t- taken!"
Ky:"I'm sure we can share. Want to continue kissing?"
Um... I guess I do. I think. It felt nice for some reason. Gods damnit... I feel so conflicted right now... Who do I choose?
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No. 192529 ID: 1ac39d

if a single kiss can make you question your love then i'm not sure you deserve anyone. what happens if later someone else kisses you? will you abandon whoever you chose for the new person? you are the one who wanted to start going out with xom, you need to take responsibility for your decision.
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No. 192530 ID: 732129

>>192527

Relationships are multifaceted and complex things, and like a carefully grown crystal take time to grow strong. I would not strain a fledgling relationship by engaging in make-out sessions behind Xom's back. If you're going to have a non-monogamous relationship with Xom, you need to establish that with him. The default assumption is that new relationships will adhere to general monogamy, and if Xom assumed that to be the case for your relationship with him, you could not fault him.

Stop Ky for now. Tell him that your relationship isn't an open one at present, and that to be more than friends would be grossly unfair to your partner.

Once you've calmed down a little, give careful consideration to why you feel the way you do, and what you want to do about it.
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No. 192532 ID: 732129

>>192529

Be fair to her. Being kissed can be exciting, and the physical part of it feels nice usually. That's not the same as falling in love with someone.
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No. 192594 ID: 34470e

>>192529
>>192532
I- I'll try harder not to like it. Or something. I don't know.
>>192530
N- noted.
Rojo:"Please stop. It's a closed relationship."
Ky:"Closed? Well, when it goes sour, I'll be here for you. Now get back to digging."
Ky walks back to his shovel and starts digging again. I notice Nir is digging with his small shovel as well.
Carg:"NO! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE MY FUCKIN HOUSE!
Sven:"But the message I'm-"
Carg:"Fuck your message!"
What...?
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No. 192595 ID: 1ac39d

let's go see. something seems to be up.
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No. 192647 ID: 34470e

>>192595
Rojo:"Ky, excuse me for a moment."
Ky:"Hurry up with what you need to do."
I walk over to Sven and Carg.
Rojo:"What's going on here?"
Sven:"He's blocking me from sending a very important message!"
Carg:"Fuck no, you're not! You want to kill my mother!"
Sven:"Why would I want to do that? I'm just a messenger."
Carg:"You're an assassin!"
Sven:"I don't know what you mean by that."
Carg:"Quit playing dumb! I know you want to fuckin kill Gwitel. I'm not going to let that happen."
Sven's an assassin? I didn't know that.
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No. 192652 ID: 1ac39d

we knew, but we were hoping his target wasn't anybody we know. tell him "the guidance spirits say it's serious time sven, the jig is up" be ready to defend yourself if he freaks out.
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No. 192655 ID: c4c313

>>192647

You didn't know that? Is everyone here clueless or is it just me? Sven is most certainly not a messenger and doesn't have a message to deliver, since the only thing he really does is kill people. Unless that's the message. At any rate, Sven may or may not be trying to kill Carg's mother.

On a more important note, KY IS XOM. YOU KILLED THE REAL KY. XOM IS JUST BEING XOM.

We need some way to verify that, okay? :3
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No. 192794 ID: 34470e

>>192655
Xom would never do that to me. At least I don't think he would. He's kind to me.
>>192652
I get ready to bring my sword out if he freaks out.
Rojo:"The guidance spirits say it's serious time. Sven, the jig is up."
He looks at me, then at Carg. Then he smiles.
Sven:"I can just come back any time when you're not around. I'll be watching. And I'll also make things hard for you."
He pulls something out of his pocket and throws it to the ground. Smoke engulfs him. When the smoke clears, he's gone. This is bad. What do I do about this?
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No. 192797 ID: 701a19

>>192655
Wait, what?

Actually, that's pretty much exactly what he would do.

@Xom: Is that Ky you?
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No. 192799 ID: 1ac39d

need to move them somewhere else. it isn't safe here anymore. what we need is some kind of auto healing and poison immunity.
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No. 192810 ID: 732129

Assassins don't work for free. You need to find out who hired him, and get them to call it off.
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No. 192813 ID: 1ac39d

oh and, carg has all his money so he wont be able to move fast. may be best to have Xom teleport you all home so he can't track you.
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No. 192834 ID: 34470e

>>192797
{[No, that's not me. While we're talking, tell Rojo I thought of something to do for our second date.]}
>>192810
>>192813
Noted, but we don't even have the slightest clue who hired him. And why did someone want Carg's mother dead?
>>192799
Rojo:"Carg, we all need to leave. It's not safe here anymore."
Carg:"But we still have to fuckin eat lunch. We'll leave after we eat. I'm fuckin hungry."
I'm starting to feel a little hungry as well.
Ky:"What're you wasting time for? Start digging again!"
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No. 192836 ID: 701a19

>>192834
Ok, Xom says that he's not Ky. Oh, and he also says he has plans for the second date.
Obviously, him planning for a second date means the first one went pretty well. :3
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No. 192845 ID: 1ac39d

okay, finish digging, eat lunch, then leave.
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No. 192851 ID: 732129

Gwitel is Carg's mom right? Maybe we should talk to her.
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No. 192910 ID: 34470e

>>192845
>>192851
While I dig, you can go to Gwi. I'll talk to you soon.

...

...
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No. 192911 ID: 34470e

Finally that damn kobold is done with dinner. Had to tell her to quit nosefucking. Such a pain.
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No. 192920 ID: 1ac39d

at least kobolds don't really do any real fucking, that would be even more annoying.
oh yeah, hi, guidance spirits here, we live with rojo and carg.
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No. 192964 ID: 34470e

>>192920
Oh, Hi there. How are things with them going? Things are going good here. Well, as good as it gets with a fucking pack of werewolves bossing me around and not letting me have any fun.
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No. 192974 ID: 732129

>>192964

Things are going to get a little worse I'm afraid. An assassin came, name of Sven Steen, posing as a deliveryman. He had a contract to complete, you see. He wanted to give you a "special delivery."

Carg puffed out his chest and made him think that trying to assassinate you right now was more trouble than he wanted. Steen did a disappearing trick and is still somewhere nearby.

So, for the moment we need to get you ready to defend yourself, get Carg and Rojo to coordinate on your continued safety, and figure out who hired Steen.

Steen's just a contractor, after all. If he ends up dead when he attempts his attack, whomever hired him will find another assassin. We need to deal with whomever hired him, and stop this problem permanently.
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No. 193113 ID: 34470e

>>192974
Well, that's fucking great. Every single day is the best day of my like. Gods damnit... I'm going to have to move out. My infinitongue isn't going to do shit against this Sven douche. Me and Carg and Delmanis and Nirblilm sit down for lunch.
Nirblilm:"Where's Rojo?"
Gwitel:"Who cares? She's not here, so she doesn't get any lunch."
Nirblilm:"I don't want to eat without Aunt Rojo."
Oh, fuck damnit.
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No. 193115 ID: 1ac39d

send one of the bolds to get her, she is digging with ky.
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No. 193171 ID: 34470e

>>193115
Gwitel:"Delmanis, go get Rojo."
Delmanis:"Fuck off or I'll get Ky. I'm eating."
...All of my hate...
Gwitel:"Nirblilm, go get Rojo."
Nirblilm gets up and exits the house. I'm tired of the damn kobold depending on the werewolf.
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No. 193177 ID: 1ac39d

well then that will be a plus when we move, she wont be able to get ky anymore.
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No. 193337 ID: 34470e

>>193177
Well, I never thought to take her with me. If there isn't some strong guy back at wherever Carg and Rojo are living, then I'm okay with that. Rojo and Nirblilm enter the house again.
Rojo:"I still don't like it."
Nirblilm:"I'll release them after we eat dinner. If I have enough mana. I'm running low."
Rojo:"Fine. It's still wrong."
Wonder what happened.
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No. 193339 ID: 732129

>>193337

There was a dust-up and some people died. Rojo can take care of herself. She's performing pennance for the killings now, by way of digging graves and such for them. I assume Nir's talk of release is related to ensuring the dead get the rest they need.
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No. 193340 ID: 1ac39d

kinda is but he is so simple we will just convince him that she likes making up wild stories about people. then he wont believe her about that kind of stuff.

anyway, send us over to rojo to see what was up.
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No. 193398 ID: 34470e

>>193339
>>193340
I see. Well, I'll let you go back over to Rojo then. Have fun with her.

...

...
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No. 193399 ID: 34470e

This food smells delicious. I wonder how it'll taste. Nir and I sit down at the table.
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No. 193407 ID: 1ac39d

what was the complication that you and Nir were talking about? did someone need freezing?
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No. 193462 ID: 34470e

>>193407
Oh. Nir wanted me to go to dinner, but Ky wouldn't allow it. He then froze the remaining werewolves in order for me to come. I told him that that was a bad idea, and Nir told me not to dispel the spells on the werewolves before I ate some lunch. You weren't with me, so I didn't know what to do.
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No. 193471 ID: 45df4f

>>193462

Ha ha ha, Nir is awesome.
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No. 193534 ID: 34470e

>>193471
No, that wasn't awesome. That was mean. I'm going to have Nir apologize after we eat. Speaking of after lunch, who all are we going to bring back to the tribe?
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No. 193655 ID: c4c313

>>193534

>> I'm going to have Nir apologize after we eat

>> after we eat

This is acceptable.
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No. 193676 ID: aeade0

everyone in this house. leave anybody behind and sven will get them.
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No. 193680 ID: 34470e

>>193655
Noted.
>>193676
So that's Garg, Gwi, Zed, Del, Nir and I. Carg, Gwi, and Zed can fly, so they'll be able to spot Sven if he follows us. Unless Del can handle a horse by herself, I'll have to balance both her and Nir on my horse. This food taste really good. I see Carg shake his head.
Carg:"Excuse me, I need a fuckin private moment to myself."
He rushes out of the room.
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No. 193751 ID: aeade0

send us over, figure out what is wrong.
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No. 193769 ID: 34470e

>>193751
Yes, you better do that. If you find out that something's very wrong with him, let me know. I don't want my friends hurt.

...

...
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No. 193771 ID: 34470e

Now where would they hide the fuckin fireheart water? Need to find some soon.
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No. 193772 ID: c4c313

>>193771

Oh damn not again. Are there any drug stores around? They might have a secret supply stashed somewhere.
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No. 193773 ID: aeade0

with the werewolves cleaning up the place it could be all gone.
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No. 195350 ID: 34470e

>>193773
That better not be true. I do not want my fuckin friends finding out I'm addicted to that stuff. If there is some, I have to be careful the werewolves don't see it.
>>193772
I run over to where I remember the fireheart water is being stashed right now. I need to fuckin find it before it's too late. Let's see... fuck. FUCK! It's gone. Listen, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to distract mu friends so they don't find me fucked on the floor. Can you do that for me?
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No. 195360 ID: c4c313

Sure we'll cover for you. Send us to Rojo. But try to find some water before you pass out. Staying hydrated always helps with withdrawal, gives your body more ammo to piss out if you know what I mean.
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No. 195385 ID: 34470e

>>195360
F- fuck... Water, okay. I'll be sure to drink as much as I can before I'm too weak to stand.

...

...
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No. 195386 ID: 34470e

Rojo:"You make fireheart water? Why do you make an illegal drug?"
Gwi:"Well, I don't make it anymore, what with the stupid werewolves. They took all of it and threw it away. I can't believe they found the hidden stash as well."
Rojo:"I thought this town was nice, but it's bad. Really bad."
Gwi:"Do I look like I give a fuck about what you think?"
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No. 195530 ID: 732129

>>195386

Rojo why's fireheart water illegal? Who outlawed it anyway?
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No. 195540 ID: c4c313

ROJO HELP CARG HAS BEEN DRINKING FIREHEART WATER AND HE RAN OUT AND CRASHED AND NOW HE'S PASSED OUT IN THE OTHER ROOM AND WE PROMISED NOT TO TELL--shit
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No. 195561 ID: 34470e

>>195530
Fireheart water is illegal because it's extremely addictive and an overdose is almost always fatal. A little after it was created, it was outlawed.
>>195540
WHAT? The little shit, he's going to get himself killed!
Rojo:"Carg needs help! He's been drinking fireheart water and he's hurt!"
I rush into the other rooms in the house. He's not in any of them. He's in another house. We have to find him.
Rojo:"Everyone split up and search for Carg! Search every house!"
He should've never started. Never never never never never! I run to a random house and begin searching.
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No. 195581 ID: c4c313

>>195561

I don't know I don't know he was right there he was going to get some water or something oh god check the river
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No. 195597 ID: 34470e

>>195581
The river! I run to the river and begin searching for him there. The water is clear and I don't see him. I run alongside it to see if Carg is there. After about 10 minutes of following it, I find Carg floating in the river face-down. I pull him out of the water. He's asleep.
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No. 195608 ID: c4c313

>>195597

Oh thank Gaknulak. If we had lost him we, wait, why do we like him again?

Anyway, it's very important you tell us what fireheart water withdrawal does to someone because it's doing it to Carg right now! Actually if he's just sleeping uh... I've never heard of drug withdrawal putting you to sleep. Um...
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No. 195642 ID: 34470e

>>195608
We like Carg because he's a friend. If we had lost him, we would lose a friend. I don't know a lot about fireheart water, just that it's dangerous. He could be passed out from overdosing. I don't think he's breathing, and I feel his heartrate is very fast. How exactly do I heal him?

http://www3.tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/321707.html#323414 for more info
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No. 195643 ID: aeade0

if his heart is still moving then you just need to get air in and out of his lungs until his brain takes back a hold.
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No. 195645 ID: b71223

>>195642
Is he hot? If so it might help to cool him down. Ice, cold water, anyway possible.
Does fireheart water have any distinct smell? Do you place an out of place scent on him? if so he may have overdosed. Open his mouth stick your fingers in and make him barf. We gotta get it out of him by any means and we can't wait.
...maybe there is some kind of drink that has the oppisite effects of fireheart water, if one exists you may want to get it in him to.
...Failing all those Magic it out of him.
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No. 195647 ID: aeade0

>>195645
this is withdrawl not consupsion.
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No. 195648 ID: c4c313

>>195642

CPR! CPR! Seriously, you're asking us? You're the white mage! Take a big breath and smooch him, to blow air into his lungs. If he starts coughing, turn his head to the side to let the water drain out.

Is there anyone around? Shout "Fire!" and if anyone looks your way, shout "Come here!" and beckon them.
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No. 195651 ID: b71223

>>195647
Man I gotta pay more attention... Either way it could snap him back I think.
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No. 195652 ID: c4c313

>>195648

Tell someone where Gwi is, to go get her. She probably knows more about nedynvor than you do and seems slightly less violent than Zed.
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No. 195661 ID: 34470e

>>195648
I was never taught how to do CPR. I don't want to do it because I might mess up and kill someone. And... I guess I have no choice but to kiss Carg.
>>195643
I put my mouth to his and blow some air in there. Nothing happens, so I try it a couple more times. On the 4th try, He sputters and coughs. I turn his head to the side as water falls out of his mouth. His eyes blink repeatedly and he's breathing heavily.
Carg:"What... What is... Where..."
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No. 195666 ID: aeade0

we promised not to tell so tell him something like 'you were gone so long i came looking for you, glad that this time the guidance we wrong, they kept telling me that you are fine.'
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No. 195677 ID: 732129

This is a perfect time to confuse him. Tell him, "KOREA EAT CAT."

It's such a non-sequitur he won't think to question why you found him.
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No. 195699 ID: 34470e

>>195666
I'm not going to lie to... fine. I'll only do it once and only once.
Rojo:"You were gone a long time. I came looking for you despite the guidance spirit's insistence that you were fine. I'm glad they were wrong. You could've died."
Carg:"Rojo?"
He squints his eyes.
Carg:"Where am... I?"
He's still breathing heavily. I feel and his heart is still going fast.
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No. 195705 ID: 701a19

>>195699
I'm not sure what the treatment is for this, but generally you would want to administer something to slow his heartbeat, bring him someplace safe, and find an expert.
If his body temperature is too high, then bathe him in cool water - not cold.
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No. 195711 ID: 732129

>>195705
You need to know what his core body temperature is before you try to cool him. Get him breathing normally, and arrange him comfortably. Loosen up any tight clothes he has on, and keep him awake and speaking for now. There's no telling what the specific symptoms of his withdrawal are, so for now the best we can do is treat him for shock.

Gwi will probably know more about how to deal with fireheart water withdrawals.
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No. 195790 ID: 34470e

>>195705
I'll start bringing him over to his house. He's lighter then I expected him to be. I'll also keep him awake.
>>195711
I don't know a nedynvor's core body temperature. I don't even know mine. I'll just send you to Gwi. It's going to take a while to drag the body.

...

...
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No. 195793 ID: 34470e

Zedinot, Delmanis, and I finish our lunches. Carg's, Rojo's, and Nirblilm's are getting cold.
Delmanis:"Delmanis, I don't think they're coming back."
Delmanis:"Fuck them. I worked hard on that food and they go and abandon it."
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No. 195796 ID: aeade0

they didn't forget about it, carg is in the middle of a burnout and rojo is dragging his ass home.
>>
No. 195798 ID: c4c313

Ask Delmanis if she just referred to herself in third person?
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No. 195800 ID: 34470e

>>195798
author's mistake. The first "Delmanis" is supposed to be "Gwitel"
>>195796
I got that when Rojo was shouting stuff about fireheart water. Don't worry. It'll pass. Delmanis is addicted as well.
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No. 195934 ID: c4c313

>>195800

You sure it'll pass? 'k then. Rojo's coming over.

I wonder if both Delmanis and Carg's wonderful personalities and lack of inhibition have anything to do with the fireheart water.
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No. 196995 ID: 34470e

>>195934
Yes, I'm sure. Delmanis has burnouts at regular intervals, and she's fine. It's fine. It's a little- no, very irritating since the little fucker keeps on complaining to me about there not being any fireheart water after she recovers from one. I wish something could be done about that mouth of hers. Maybe I should nail it shut.
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No. 197003 ID: c4c313

>>196995

Hah, good luck with that. Getting a junkie to stop complaining about the junk? And a kobold to boot? Delmanis might not complain so much if she knew about the other side of the coin to freedom. She's free to leave, but you're free to fire her. A few weeks out on the streets might change her tune towards you.
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No. 197035 ID: 34470e

>>197003
I don't pay her. She's a slave. Plus if I let her go out on the streets, I'd have to do work. I don't like doing work. It tires me out and is boring. I just want to make more fireheart water, but the stupid werewolves would come in and punish me for that.
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No. 197053 ID: 732129

>>197035

What binds her to you? Habit and training? The promise of more fire heart water? The threat of being beaten if she tries to flee?
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No. 197057 ID: 34470e

>>197053
Well, before the werewolves came, she complained less. Plus she was usually content with us telling her to deal with it. Fuck, why do I keep referring her to a person? It is an it. After the werewolves, she complained more and threatened to get Ky. It's really driving me fucking nuts. I hate those werewolves. Every one of them. I have to 'behave', or they'll come and yell at me. I just- I wish things were the way they were before the werewolves. I hate them so fucking much...
Del:"You look like your constipated or something. Do you need to take a shit? Don't do it here, or I'll go get Ky."
Uggh...
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No. 197062 ID: 732129

>>197057

Have you shit the rug before, or is he just being an ass?
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No. 197079 ID: 34470e

>>197062
Gods damnit... I- it was only one time, and I was drunk off my ass! She keeps bringing it up! I... I wish she was dead... I wish the werewolves were dead... I wish everyone was dead... Gods damnit...
Delmanis:"Wait... what? You're crying?"
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No. 197132 ID: c4c313

It's okay Gwitel let it out.
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No. 197164 ID: 34470e

>>197132
You're being really annoying and I hate you! Leave me alone! I want to be alone!

...

...
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No. 197165 ID: 34470e

Gwitel runs out of the room into her own and closes the door. This is really weird...
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No. 197177 ID: c4c313

>>197165

Are you okay? We're Nirblim's kobold tribe spirits. We advise people in times of need.

...take my advice, reminding Gwitel about the "poop on the floor" incident wasn't very nice.
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No. 197188 ID: 732129

>>197165

Why do you hang out with Gwitel anyway?
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No. 197224 ID: 34470e

>>197177
Oh? Um, Hi. I'm Delmanis. Um, right now I'm a little confused because my jokes made Gwitel cry for some strange reason.
>>197188
I hang with her because I want to entertain her, but the jokes I use I don't like. I wish I can stop with those jokes, but Gwitel and Zedinot won't like me anymore. They'll kick me out.
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No. 197269 ID: c4c313

>>197224

You're joking.

You're seriously joking.

No no you've got to be joking. You're not joking. Nobody could have that bad a sense of humor! Surely you're joking about joking, which means you're not joking.
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No. 197287 ID: 34470e

>>197269
Um... what? You're fucking with my head. Please don't tell me you guidance spirits have the same sense of humor as Gwitel and Zedinot. I'm getting really tired of saying I'll get Ky.
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No. 197304 ID: 701a19

>>197287
Ha! No, we're far more easy-going. Also far less sane.

So, I understand you had a noserubbing session with Nir. Being worldly as you are, do you plan to have sex with him? Do you have any long-term plans?
This is important for us to know, since it's our job to take care of him.
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No. 197376 ID: 34470e

>>197304
Good. I'm glad you have a normal sense of humor. I fon't get why Gwitel and Zedinot are fucked up like that with wanting me to constantly joke about getting Ky.

Nir? Nice nickname. Sure, I had a little noserub with him. He's kinda cute. I might have sex with him. He doesn't look like he knows too much about it, though. I'll have to teach him that slot A goes into Hole B. Repeatedly.
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No. 197411 ID: c4c313

>>197376

His tribe had to survive somehow. But anyway, let's go over your comedy routine, if that is in fact what you intended to do. Your goal is to make Gwitel and Zedinot enjoy your company, and therefore encourage you to stay, yes?
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No. 197416 ID: f9f4d9

wait, you think they actually like you talking about getting ky? they are sick of it, the first 2 times may have been funny but a joke becomes stale,like bread, if used too much.
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No. 197440 ID: 34470e

>>197411
Yes, I want to stay. I don't want to be kicked out. I like Zedinot and Gwitel, and I'll be fucked if I was forced away from them.
>>197416
They... they don't like it anymore? Okay, good. I'll stop. I wanted to stop for a long time. Should I go see if Gwitel's okay?
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No. 197528 ID: 701a19

>>197440
Well, if you take Nir as a mate then you could join his tribe.

@Xom: You know, if there was a non-addictive fireheart water variation around, then there would be much stronger opposition to The Order's laws against it. It might even lead to downright unrest.
What is the stuff, anyway?
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No. 197644 ID: 34470e

>>197528
Fireheart water is the best thing that's ever happened to this world. You should be damn respectful of the person who made it. I know I am. I wish I could have some right now. Haven't had any in fuck all.

So you're okay with me mating Nir? How old is he anyway?
{[No, that's stupid thinking. It also has to look like plain water. That'll get it really controversial and chaotic. And fireheart water is a hallucinogen.]}
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No. 197652 ID: 701a19

>>197644
We still need to determine if you are worthy, and we would need your vow to remain loyal and faithful - note that 'obedience' is not demanded.
Nir deserves a loving mate and a happy home life; the details are not a concern.

@Xom: Sounds kinda like LSD in alcohol, only more addictive. ... Did you just dismiss the idea of causing delicious chaos? o_O
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No. 197655 ID: c4c313

>>197644

Well you said earlier he was in "range" so I guess you could mate with him. And you keep saying that firewater is great, next time you wake up passed out on the floor with everyone mad at you for being sick.

>>197652

INITIATE PLAN HYPNOSIS RELATIVES

lol details

you don't need to make any vows with us. that's cheating! what're we gonna do if you mess up Nirblim anyway, talk at you?

You should know though that there is a very powerful lich who sends evil death killing monsters out after anyone who does wrong by Nirblim and Nirblim's tribe. It's a long story... but you ought to know that before you get more involved with Nir.

Can we call you Del? You're so adorable!
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No. 197661 ID: 34470e

>>197652
>>197655
Del? Okay. Whatever. I'm not going to vow to anything. I may not be the right one for Nir, and vice versa. If it turns out that way, I'll try and let him down easy. And that lich? I've got a potion that can paralyze bones. I don't have to worry about him.

{[Heh. I was joking. I only dismissed the idea temporarily to give you ammo for Rojo. It's okay to joke around like that. When do you want the non-addictive fireheart water to happen?]}
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No. 197677 ID: 701a19

>>197661
I didn't say anything about duration or commitment, either.
If things don't work out then they don't work out, we just want you to be loyal and faithful as long as you and him are romanticly involved. I don't think asking your word on that is unreasonable.

Oh, and you can ignore the others' threats. We're very protective of him, and some of us are downright paranoid. Nothing bad will happen unless you intentionally do something terrible, but that's how society generally functions anyway.

@Xom: Now or soon-ish, since we have friends who need to kick the habit. As far as how, you could teach Rojo the recipe. She would naturally want to share it with these clowns, and they would wind-up spreading it from there in the interests of making a quick profit. After all, since it's not their recipe they would want to make a profit off of the secret itself instead of trying to corner the market, as Rojo telling others would put them back to square one.
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No. 197723 ID: 34470e

>>197677
I promise I'll try not to cheat on him. If I'm drunk or high, I'll be excused. Is that okay? Rojo enters the house dragging Carganus. He looks sort of out of it.

{[I'll give the recipe to her on our date, which is in a week.]}
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No. 197782 ID: c4c313

>>197723

Good enough for me. Also try to make a funny joke at Rojo. She's probably freaking out since she doesn't have any experience with fireheart water crashes.

@Xom: A hallucinogen that is indistinguishable from water. Brilliant.
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No. 197834 ID: 34470e

>>197782
Thanks. And yes, a joke would lighten up the mood.
Delmanis:"Hey, there Rojo. Nice corpse you're dragging into the house."
Rojo:"But... Carg isn't dead. Why do-"
Delmanis:"Well, after that burnout, I'd imagine he'd be dead tired."
I smile and giggle a bit. Rojo doesn't. I can see she's fighting a smile.
Rojo:"That was horrible."
Puns are the types of jokes I like the best. Too bad nobody else in this house likes them.
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No. 197997 ID: c4c313

>>197834

You did it, Delmanis!

Carg looks so peaceful laying there... poke him with a stick. How long is he going to be out anyway? It's his first burnout amazingly enough; he managed to keep an illicit supply going up until now.
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No. 198030 ID: 34470e

>>197997
You better believe I did it! I look around for a stick, and I find a wooden spoon. I take it and begin to poke Carganus with it. Poke, poke!
Rojo:"Stop that. It's not nice."
Burnouts usually last about half an hour. It's been about 20 minutes since Carganus left the table. I feel kind of sorry for him. I know what it's like to feel a full burnout, and I'm somewhat used to it. He's probably going to be really confused, just like I was. So what do you want to do now? Ask me more questions? Go see what Gwitel's doing? Try and secretly make some fireheart water then drink it?
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No. 198053 ID: c4c313

>>198030

You have a... recipe for it and you haven't used it yet? I thought it too risky to experiment on your own and Gwitel much too savvy to fess up how to make fireheart water.

What's it like to feel a full burnout? He looks pretty peaceful to me.
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No. 198109 ID: 701a19

>>198030
Ask Rojo about contraceptive spells, then go seduce Nir.
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No. 198249 ID: 34470e

>>198053
Are you stupid or something? By 'in secret' I meant hiding it from the werewolves. I know how to make fireheart water. Where'd you get the idea that I didn't know how to do that?

Contraceptive? What the hells does that mean? And what should I ask about that?
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No. 198271 ID: 732129

>>198249

Some spirits are quite stupid. It's ok. We give them lots of hugs.

Contraceptives prevent sexual congress from resulting in conception. They're a way to not have babies.
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No. 198368 ID: c4c313

Hugs! ^.^

Unless you like having babies as much as having sex, definitely find out about contraceptives. Nature has a way of making people who don't find out, have babies when they least expect it.
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No. 198374 ID: 34470e

>>198271
>>198368
Um, I'm old enough to have babies. I am 13 years old. So don't talk to me like I'm not an adult. Talking to you is boring and frustrating. Who do you want to go to?
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No. 198428 ID: c4c313

>>198374

Oh, it's about time we checked on Nirblim. He is our charge after all.
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No. 198509 ID: 34470e

>>198428
Nirblilm? Okay. Sorry if I think you're frustrating to talk to. It's just that I feel I need to explain every little thing, and some of the big things, 10 times before you understand anything. Tell him to get me when you're done talking to him.

...

...
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No. 198510 ID: 34470e

I hope Rojo is taking good care of Carg. I should go unfreeze the werewolves.
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No. 198600 ID: c4c313

>>198510

Hello Nirblim! Carg will be okay. It just happens sometimes to people who drink fireheart water. It only happens when they can't drink it though.
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No. 198631 ID: 34470e

>>198600
Hi, guidance spirits. I don't know what fireheart water is. I only came with Rojo to help look for and save Carg. I was worried about him when Rojo said he was in trouble. I walk over to the werewolves and I release them.
Ky:"You... You froze me!"
He walks over to me an- Agk! Ow... He kicked me.
Ky:"Never freeze any of my pack without reason ever again! Now get over here and help me shovel!"
I don't like Ky very much. He's mean.
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No. 198633 ID: c4c313

>>198631

Ky is mean. We should figure out a way to show him good! In the meantime can you use your magic to dig better? Just think about how *he's* the one with no reason, all big and tough like that, well he chose to pick on the wrong person today! Then dig.
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No. 198637 ID: 732129

>>198631

You had a reason to freeze them though. You wanted to eat lunch with Rojo. If you intend to spend much time with the werewolves you should clarify with him what a good reason is.
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No. 198670 ID: 34470e

>>198633
>>198637
Yeah! I had a good reason!
Nir:"But I wanted to eat lunch with Rojo! You're the one with no reason, all big and tough like that! I'm not going to help you, you big... You big fuck!"
Did I use that word correctly? Ky seems really angry right now. The other werewolves are looking at Ky questioningly.
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No. 198689 ID: c4c313

>>198670

You can use fuck as a noun or a verb. A fuck can fuck, and a fuck can fuck a fuck. Its adjective is "fucked" and adverb "fucking", so if you want to describe a noun or a verb you need to use those, as in the fucked fuck fucking fucked fucking fucked fuckers.

In other news, buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo.

Oh no, I think you just picked a fight with Ky!
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No. 198690 ID: c4c313

We know you have mana balls, Freeze, and Sting. Any other spells, you might want to let us know about right now!

Are your mana balls hollow? Can you surround yourself in a mana ball? What could you do with that?
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No. 198742 ID: 0b2a05

You used it... correctly enough. Good job, just don't OVERuse it.
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No. 198782 ID: 34470e

>>198742
Okay. I promise not to overuse it.
>>198689
That's confusing. And Ky is mean. Mean people aren't my friends.
>>198690
I can do Pain, Confusion, Blind, and Paralyze now as well. I don't know if my mana balls are hollow, but I can try to surround myself in a hollow mana ball.
Ky:"Nies, Zhum, and Orl, I want you to kill this pest."
Three werewolves start walking toward me while Ky walks away.
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No. 198805 ID: 732129

>>198782

Well, he gave the order to kill you. Freeze them all and kill Ky.
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No. 198819 ID: 701a19

>>198782
Hit all of them with Paralyze except Ky.
Ky you Sting.
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No. 198826 ID: c4c313

I would suggest Pain instead of Sting. It sounds like it would be more... effective.

Experiment with mana balls later. But what do they do for you now? Can you hit people with them? Do they burn things or make them shocked or anything? I'd aim for making Ky look stupid more than killing him, but don't hold back because he's probably pretty tough!
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No. 198831 ID: 34470e

>>198805
>>198819
I paralyze the werewolves that are walking toward me. They fall to the ground. Ky turns around.
Ky:"Gods damnit..."
>>198826
I know I can throw mana balls at people and they hurt them, but that's all.
Nir:"Pain."
Ky stops on his tracks and cringes. How do I make him look stupid?
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No. 198836 ID: c4c313

>>198831

Tell him that you're not a pest you're a person. Then Sting. Then tell him to stop being mean. Then Pain again. Once he's in so much pain he can't stand up, walk towards him and say "If I was weak I would kill you, but since I am strong I will let you live." Then paralyze him and walk away. That should be good enough...
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No. 198879 ID: 34470e

>>198836
Nir:"I'm not a pest. I'm a person. Sting."
Ky winces a little.
Nir:"Stop being mean! Pain!"
He cringes and grunts. I'm out of mana, but Ky is mean, and I need to cast more magic to teach him a lesson! I'll just use a powerful spell.
Nir:"Trauma!"
Ky screams in pain and kneels to the ground. I feel weak. Really weak. I walk up to him.
Nir:"If I was weak I would kill you, but since I'm strong, I'll let you live. Paralyze."
He falls to the ground. I feel light-headed and I think there's some warm liquid coming out of my nose. It's hard to stand. I begin to walk away cautiously so I don't fall.
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No. 198905 ID: 732129

>>198879

Rojo's going to be annoyed with you, but that was awesome, Nir.
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No. 198906 ID: 711ab4

go take a nap before it's time to leave.
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No. 198967 ID: 34470e

>>198905
Why would she be annoyed? I'll be okay. Plus I taught those werewolves not to be mean.
>>198906
A nap sounds good. Do you want to go to anyone, or do you want to sleep with me?
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No. 198990 ID: 732129

Nir, when will the paralyze wear off? The werewolves are going to be pissed when it wears off.
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No. 199029 ID: 34470e

>>198990
I guess 3 to 4 hours. I think we'll be out of here when they unparalyze. Do you want to check up on anybody?
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No. 199032 ID: 090a78

hrmmmm.... let's go back with rojo.
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No. 199083 ID: 34470e

>>199032
Okay. Have fun with her.

...

...
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No. 199084 ID: 34470e

Delmanis comes out of Gwitel's room. She looks happy and content. She turns to face me.
Delmanis:"That went better than I expected it to go."
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No. 199109 ID: c4c313

Hello Rojo. What's Delmanis up to? Nirblim is off helping the werewolves, but he should be back soon. He looked pretty tired!
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No. 199179 ID: 34470e

>>199109
Hi, guidance spirits. Del told me she wanted to apologize to Gwi. By her reaction, I take it that that went well. Nir was helping the werewolves shovel for me? That's nice of him. It looks like Carg's starting to come to. He looks around the room and gets up.
Carg:"What the fuck happened? The last thing I remember is... is eating dinner."
I'm glad he's okay.
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No. 199181 ID: c4c313

>>199179

Looks like it's about time for a joyous hug! Carg has awakened!
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No. 199183 ID: c4c313

Oh by the way your date with Xom is set for a week from today.
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No. 199336 ID: 732129

>>199179

He was helping them learn how to not be jerks. Nir is awesome! Awesome!
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No. 199405 ID: 34470e

>>199181
I hug Carg. He seems surprised, but he hugs back.
Rojo:"I'm glad you're alright."
Carg:"Um, what happened? Why are you hugging me?"
>>199183
A week from today? That makes me hve plenty of time to prepare. I wonder where he'll take me.
>>199336
Helping them to not be jerks? Did he get himself in trouble or something?
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No. 199406 ID: 732129

>>199405

You need a reason to hug your friends?

Anyway, yeah, Nir got himself into some trouble. He called Ky a big fuck, and Ky lost the ragged edge of his temper and told the other werewolves to kill Nir. Nir paralyzed all of them, and made a point of hurting but not killing Ky.

But it was totally awesome.
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No. 199422 ID: c4c313

>>199405

Uh... no he...

>>199406

Yeah he kind of got himself in trouble. ._.
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No. 199486 ID: 34470e

>>199406
Rojo:"What reason do you need to hug your friends?"
Carg:"Shh. Not in front of Delmanis!"
>>199422
That's horrible, not awesome. Where is Nir right now? He needs to apologize to them right now!
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No. 199488 ID: 6653d5

no, he does not. Nir is sleeping from using too much mana. if they see him again they will just try to kill him, no questions asked.
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No. 199511 ID: 732129

>>199486

No one died, Ky learned a lesson about being rude to mages, and Nir's sleeping off the manaburn. In ten years, provided everyone involved is still alive, you'll all be laughing about it.
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No. 199554 ID: 34470e

>>199488
I'll just try and stop any bloodshed from happening.
>>199511
This seems hypocritical. He teaches others to be rude by being rude himself? That's not nice. Nir needs to apologize. If he doesn't, I'm sure he'll regret doing whatever he did in less than 2 years. And what is manaburn? You can get addicted to magic?
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No. 199558 ID: d4b8e9

manaburn is when you use too much magic, it drains another source to power your magic, most commonly your health. he will be fine after a good nights sleep. anyway. what happen is ky kicked nir and was mean to him and then told him to get to work. nir said no and they were mean some more, so THEN he called them big fucks and they tried to kill him. then he did all that magic. they started it, they should be the ones to apologize.
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No. 199565 ID: 732129

>>199554
The lesson is that being rude may engender a similar response from the wronged party, and if that party is a black mage, you are likely to spend the next three hours laying on the ground paralyzed and possibly in agony.
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No. 199613 ID: 34470e

>>199558
>>199565
Did you guidance spirits forget that it was Nir who froze the werewolves in the first place? Maybe that was the reason they were angry and mean to Nir, because Nir was mean to them in the first place. Don't encourage this behavior. It could get him killed one day, and I do not want my nephew being killed. Where is he? He needs to apologize.
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No. 199615 ID: 57dbd6

he is sleeping, waking him up right now could hurt him.
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No. 199701 ID: 34470e

>>199615
Uggh... fine. When he's done, I'll get him to apologize. Should I tell Carg what happened, or should Del tell him?
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No. 199826 ID: 5ed4f7

maybe you should tell him, the story is that he was missing long enough that you wanted to check on him even though we kept saying he was fine. this is a kinda lie that would be good because while telling you about it was a good thing if he knows we told he wont trust us.
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No. 199831 ID: 34470e

>>199826
Fine... If it'll make you happy. I sure will feel bad about lying to my friend.
Rojo:"You were gone a long time. I wanted to check up on you, but the guidance spirits kept on insisting you were fine. Then I found you passed out face-down in the water."
Carg:"Why the fuck was I in the water?"
Del:"Oh, is that what happened? I remember it differently."
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No. 199943 ID: c4c313

>>199826

No no don't do this you complete

>>199831

Aaagh.

Okay guidance spirits I have some advice. Stop telling Rojo to lie. It just doesn't work.
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No. 199971 ID: 34470e

>>199943
You're one of the guidance spirits with better common sense. It's not nice to lie to people, and what you've said is true.
Rojo:"Actually, I lied, and the guidance spirits are sorry for that. They told me you were addicted to fireheart water, and I freaked out. I found you passed out face-down in the water. Your heart was beating really fast."
Carg:"I... I don't even know what the fuck fireheart water is!"
Del:"Carg, relax. I've gone through more burnouts than you have, and I'm perfectly fine."
Carg:"I just told you I don't know what fireheart water is!"
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No. 199973 ID: 2c6ac9

jeez, he is worse at lying then you are. no offense.
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No. 200015 ID: 34470e

>>199973
Rojo:"You're bad at lying."
He doesn't say anything for a few seconds, then he sighs.
Carg:"I'm sorry. Del, can you heep a secret?"
Del:"Sure. Why not?"
Carg:"The... the truth is... I'm Rojo's and Nir's friend. I don't want anybody else knowing that. And... I didn't want my friends to worry about me. I know fireheart water is illegal, but can you please not worry about it? It's part of being a thief. A thief isn't supposed to have friends, and I broke that rule. A thief is also supposed to be addicted to a drug. Bonus points if it's illegal. And a thief is supposed to have worked on his ability to steal, yet my demon blood makes it too easy for me."
He hangs his head in shame.
Carg:"I must be the worst thief ever."
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No. 200026 ID: c4c313

>>200015

Rojo, ask Carg how he learned what thieves are supposed to be. It's really puzzling you.
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No. 200028 ID: 14efa5

of he has. if he has been doing everything he expects a thief to be then he is too obvious. no one would ever suspect someone that doesn't look like a thief of being one.

what he needs is some kind of demon power suppression thing. he puts it on and his demon blood can't work anymore, but it turns back on when he takes it off.
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No. 200420 ID: 34470e

>>200026
Rojo:"Where'd you learn what thieves were supposed to me?"
Carg:"Gwitel and Zedinot. They even taught me a few techniques. Like lockpicking and pickpocketing."
>>200028
Rojo:"If you do everything expected of a thief, then it's too obvious. No one should suspect you if you don't look like one."
Carg:"I don't. I pretend to have friends. I even fuckin hide my drug addiction. And no one will know that I'm using demon powers to help me steal unless I outright tell them."
He sighs again.
Carg:"I guess I should stop being a thief and be something else, because I fuckin suck... But What should I do?"
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No. 200422 ID: c245f1

he can stay a thief, we just need to find something that turns his demon powers off so that he can work on his skill. besides, even with his power he counts as a thief, he is just using a tool no one else has, and the only thing that a thief NEEDS to do is steal stuff. as long as he does that it counts.
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No. 200524 ID: 34470e

>>200422
Rojo:"You can still stay a thief. We just need to find something that turns off your demon powers. Stealing is all you need to do in order to be a thief."
Carg:"I... I guess... But I've never heard of a thief who has any fuckin friends."
Wait... I'm not exactly liking the prospect of him stealing anything. It's wrong, and it could get him in trouble.
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No. 200528 ID: c707bd

we just need to instill better habits, such as only stealing from those that deserve it. also, you have never heard of a thief that has friends because they don't advertise it. a perfect thief is one that no one knows exists and since they don't exist no one has heard of them.
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No. 200584 ID: 34470e

>>200528
You know you guidance spirits are talking to me, right? I'm not the thief. Carg is. I'm a ranger/healer/swordswoman tri-class. We need to come up with a better name for that.

I'll try and get him to steal from those that deserve it.
Rojo:"You never heard of a thief with friends because they never advertise themselves as such. A perfect thief is one that no one knows exists and since they don't exist no one has heard of them."
Carg sighs, shakes his head, and puts his wings on his head while looking down at the floor. He sits there for a while not saying anything. Then he looks at me.
Carg:"You seem to know a fuckload about thievery. Can you teach me to be a better thief?"
I really don't thing we should encourage this type of behavior.
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No. 200587 ID: c707bd

well then send us over and clear it up that it was us. besides as long as it's only from people that deserve it it's fine.
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No. 200613 ID: 34470e

>>200587
Even if they do deserve it, it could lead to trouble later on. Carg could seriously get badly hurt. I think you should go sort thing with Carg as well.

...

...
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No. 200614 ID: 34470e

Fuck... I don't even know if I want her to say yes. I'm so confused right now. Do I even want to stay a thief?
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No. 200618 ID: c707bd

sorry, we were kinda tell rojo what to say. that was us. now what we need is to sort this out. you think you shouldn't be a thief because you are not exactly what your parents said they were like. and having powers doesn't automatically make you a bad thief it just makes it so you have an unfair advantage and stacking the deck in your favor is what it's all about. besides, even with your power you couldn't of STARTED as good as you are as at first you would have no idea how to steal. so you have gotten better. you also are the final rounder for our group, we have nir, black mage, rojo the white mage, arkan the dumb muscle, and you, the thief with sticky fingers.
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No. 200648 ID: c4c313

Who was it that told you thieves can't have friends? Was it your mother or your father, or someone else?
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No. 200656 ID: 34470e

>>200618
Oh, Hi. You're... you're saying I am a fuckin good thief? That's... I don't know.
>>200648
Gwitel told me thieves don't have any fuckin friends. She also told me thieves swear a lot when they're not acting. Zedinot told me thieves do drugs and fake kindness. Tell me... Do you think I'm a good thief?
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No. 200658 ID: c707bd

>>200656
you are a great thief.

and i wouldn't take your folk's words at face value, they seem to like joking around a lot, so they could of told you that as a joke that you took too seriously.

the only thing that marks a good thief from a bad one is raw ability. if you can steal something that enother thief can't then you are better then them, regardless of what helps you do it. your demon power is a tool, and tools are meant to be used. like a carpenter with a hammer, is he a bad carpenter because he uses it? no, and casting it away because it makes the job easier is pure foolishness.
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No. 200840 ID: 34470e

>>200658
...You know what? I think you're fuckin right. Gwitel and Zedinot did seem to be joking, but I could never fully tell. I'll be more open about having friends. And I'll try and quit fireheart water as well. That sound good?
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No. 200843 ID: 1ddc7b

sounds like a plan. one day you will be able to steal a dragons hoard right out from under it. probably the hardest steal in world to pull off.
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No. 200860 ID: 732129

Carg, you are so credulous it's astounding.

Anyways, many of the skills that make you the world's best thief can be applied to being a spy, a profession that's imminently useful for governments. You can also use the same skills to help people protect their goods against less skilled thieves. That'd make you a security expert, in the parlance of the trade.
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No. 200873 ID: 34470e

>>200843
A... dragon's horde? I feel a smile form on my face. Fuck, I can't wait until I'm skilled enough to do that. I think I can even do It right now. I did steal that lich's phylactery right in front of him. I bet he still doesn't even know the real one's destroyed.
>>200860
Credulous? Are you saying I shouldn't trust you guidance spirits at all? Have you been manipulating me from the fuckin start? Is Rojo and Nir and Carg part of a group just to make my life miserable or something? Fess the fuck up!
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No. 200907 ID: 732129

>>200873

No. I'm saying that you seemed quick to believe Gwitel's and Zedinot's ideas about what a thief should be. That's what credulous means, that you easily believe what you hear.
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No. 200988 ID: 34470e

>>200907
Are you a moron? Of course I trust them, they're my parents? What kind of a heartless bastard doesn't trust their own parents? I'm rude, but that doesn't mean I can't trust Gwitel and Zedinot.

Delmanis:"Where's Nir? I want to talk to him."
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No. 200990 ID: 00160c

we're getting off track, let's drop this subject. anyway, tell her that Nir is a asleep.
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No. 201050 ID: c4c313

Oh, and if you're worried about burnout, just to let you know, we're working on the problem~
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No. 201056 ID: 732129

>>200988

Wise men can trust people, even trust them without questioning their belief in what they say, but a wise man will be a little incredulous about the accuracy of what even their most trusted friend says; such caution can save a lot of trouble.
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No. 201060 ID: 34470e

>>200990
Carg:"Nir's sleeping."
Delmanis:"I didn't ask if he was sleeping, I asked where he is right now. Are you going to tell me, or am I going to have to get annoying?"
>>201056
So I have to learn when not to trust my parents. Fuck, I never thought I would say that. I thought you were supposed to always trust your parents, but you just taught me otherwise.
>>201050
A solution? What the fuck do you mean?
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No. 201079 ID: c4c313

>>201060

You should have learned by now that a thief can trust no one. Especially not his parents, or guidance spirits. That's right. Don't do what I say. Disobey me!

Seriously though, parents don't always tell the truth but you can depend on them for your life. It's a different kind of trust, not in what they say when drunk off their asses, but what they are when the situation gets tough.
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No. 201197 ID: 34470e

>>201079
Fuck, It's kind of hard to learn to be a thief all over again. You're teaching me how to be a better thief, and I teach you how to pay more attention to everybody. Delmanis asked me something, and I really don't want to deal with the little fucker.
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No. 201199 ID: 00160c

then walk away, if she says to tell her or she get's ky, laugh and tell her that ky is incapacitated. i mean, other then that she doesn't seem to have much up her sleeve.
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No. 201323 ID: 34470e

>>201199
This is exactly what I'm talking about paying attention. You guidance spirits seem to fuckin forget what just happened 2 seconds ago. This bugs me as a thief. As a thief, you need to store even the most mundane details in your head. It helps a lot. If you think you forgot something, go back and try to get the information again. Fuckin morons. I start walking away.
Delmanis:"Tell me where Nir is, or I'll scream! That'll wake him up for sure!"
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No. 201387 ID: 732129

>>201323

Ah, well, it happened almost two hours ago from the perspective of the spirit that commented.

And it's been nearly a day from my perspective.

Anyway, tell her "The spirits aren't sure where he is, and they say that screaming for him may not wake him since he exhausted himself."
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No. 201407 ID: 34470e

>>201387
It... it what? Man, you guidance spirits are fucked up!
Carg:"The spirits aren't sure where he is, and they say that screaming for him may not wake him since he exhausted himself."
She sighs.
Delmanis:"I hate not getting what I want."
Rojo:"I want a lot of things, but I'm not going to get them all."
Carg:"What do you mean?"
Rojo:"I... uh..."
It looks like I'll have to steal that information from her.
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No. 201426 ID: c4c313

>>201407

Heh heh heh heh.

Heh heh.

Hey wait a sec! Nirblim's not back yet? What's taking him so long! I hope he didn't decide to take a nap right next to the werewolves who were out for his blood.
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No. 201677 ID: 34470e

>>201426
Nir's- Fuck, I have to-
Dmitri:"Just so you know, I've taken care of the kobold's bloody nose, and it's taking a nap at my house. By the way, Nice seeing you again, Carg. It's been a very long time. Still doing that thief thing?"
That's Dmitri. He was one of the people I was friends with before I became a fuckin thief. A childhood friend. He looks so different now. It's amazing how people fuckin change, isn't it?
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No. 201808 ID: 732129

>>201677

You've changed and grown a lot too. Why not spend a little time and get to know your friend again?
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No. 201823 ID: 34470e

>>201677
You know what? Looking back, I have changed. Probably even more than he has.And you didn't answer his question. This bugs me. How many fuckin times do I have to tell you to be more attention?
Carg:"I want to catch up on what you've been doing and talk to you for a little fuckin while."
Dmitri:"Um... Not sure if that answers my question, but okay. Where do you want to talk? My house or yours?"
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No. 201827 ID: 79f1b9

and you need to think for yourself some more when we are with you, we can only say things, you are the one in control. if we all told you to jump off a cliff you still wouldn't have to do it because you control your body, not us.

talk at his house.
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No. 201852 ID: 34470e

>>201827
You seem to not want to do your fuckin job. You're guidance spirits, not just someone to talk to. Act like it, just like I act like a thief. Or not act like a thief. To divert suspicion.

Carg:"Let's go to your house."
I turn to Rojo and Del.
Carg:"You stay here, okay?"
Rojo:"Okay."
Me and Dmitri exit the house. He looks over me.
Dmitri:"You're a lot taller than when I saw you last. How have things been?"
What things should I fuckin tell him about?
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No. 201853 ID: c4c313

>>201852

Tell him about the lich. That sounds like a pretty awesome story. Play it like you weren't trying all that hard.
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No. 201922 ID: 34470e

>>201853
But... I really wasn't fuckin trying when I stole his phylactery, and I only did it to brag about it. I'll play it up anyway.
Carg:"I left because I heard of rumors of an evil lich. It wanted to destroy the world, but I had no fuckin clue where it was. I went to gather clues to it's location. As time went on, I gathered info to where the evil lich was located bit by bit. It was in Agician where I found the fuckin final flue. Clue. I bode a little more time to prepare for my confrontation with the lich. That's when I met my two friends. Rojo and Nir. They were being attacked by one of the lich's agents. I tried to save them, but it turned out the agent was too fuckin strong. Luckily, Magun saved us out of the kindness of his heart. He even taught us a bit about lich, such as the phylactery. All lich have a phylactery. It's where their soul is kept. If it's destroyed, they can no longer regenerate if the lich is fuckin destroyed. I planned to infiltrate the evil lich's lair of doom, steal it's phylactery, and destroy it. I did so successfully. After that, I wanted to come back here to tell everyone of this exploit!"
Dmitri:"Wow! That's amazing! Have you told your parents yet?"
Carg:"Of course I fuckin have!"
How'd you like that story?
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No. 201942 ID: c4c313

>>201922

Wicked. Just avoid mentioning that the lich is a tiny little kobold skeleton with a serious Holden Caulfield complex going on and you should be golden. What's Dmitri look like?
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No. 201960 ID: 34470e

>>201942
Who the fuck is Holden Caulfield? Is he a whiny runt like the lich is? And Dmitri is a human with brown hair, a white shirt, and blue pants. The shirt doesn't have any sleeves, and is very worn out. Same goes with the fuckin pants.
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No. 202062 ID: 732129

>>201823

If you think about what I said, you'll realize that the answer to your question was implied. Since you have changed and grown a lot too, as have the majority of people you've known, changing and growing is actually very common. Time affects everyone.

I think that those rare individuals who are so stubborn that they do not let it change them more than is absolutely necessary are more amazing.
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No. 202089 ID: 34470e

>>202062
Rare individuals like the lich? Seriously, from whast you told me, he obsessed about finding his fuckin sister. During the time I was undercover there, I heard him whine to a couple saying his sister wasn't dead.

Me and Dmitri reach his house. We enter, and I see Nir sleeping on the couch. You haven't really fuckin told me about before he became a black mage at all. Can you tell me now?
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No. 202093 ID: cfab98

before he was a black mage he was a simple kobold, digging all day simply because the tribe wanted him to. one day he was attacked and a black mage claiming to be magun saved him, it was then that he decided to learn magic.
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No. 202099 ID: c4c313

>>201960

Yeah, whiny runt pretty much. Thinks everything is stupid. Tries to kill himself eventually. As a young boy Holden was the one to discover both his brother and best friend stone cold dead.

>>202089

Er, pretty much he summoned us in order to help him become a black mage. A clever impersonator of Magun had driven off some as yet undisclosed danger to Nirblim and he wanted to be like Magun in order to protect his village. We led him away from the lich and towards Magun, then he ran into Rojo who was a class A bitch let me tell you. Of course she pulled an Itachi on her town so again it's not entirely uncalled for. After getting her to help him come to Magun's Magun finally managed to slap some sense into her with a terrible curse, so she went off to study white magic and get over her troubled past. By then Nirblim had been exposed to the scroll and was just starting out at being a black mage. Magun pretty much keeps to himself like he always did, mostly because he had a premonition a while ago of himself going ape-shit mad and blowing up everything in a nearby vicinity.

This Dmitri guy looks like he could use some new clothes. What, is he not good at stealing or something?
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No. 202287 ID: 34470e

>>202099
Hmm... Remind me to hug Rojo later on. She's been through some fucked up stuff it seems. Is there a way to bring her parents back from the dead? I want to punch them in the fuckin face. The town shouldn't have tried to turn her insane to try and release a fuckin cosmic horror or something like that. It's a good thing Itachi Ikii was killed after setting off a fuckton of explosive runes. It happened about 100 years ago. I heard about it in Agician while I was there.

I don't know what's up with his clothes.
Carg:"What the fuck's up with your clothes? They're all worn out."
Dmitri:"I like it like that. It's my style."
So, who should start the conversation first? If I'm first, what should I talk about?
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No. 202301 ID: 7324e7

hmmm, have him start by asking how he has been since you were gone.
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No. 202306 ID: c4c313

>>202287

Carg, you make me c:

How about reminisce about your childhood? Either that or ask him what he's been up to since you last met. That'll get him talking. If he says "oh, this and that" PUNCH HIM IN THE FACE :<

That's what friends do, right?
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No. 202364 ID: 34470e

>>202306
No. Friends never punch each other in the face, even if the do fuckin deserved it. It'd be wrong.
>>202301
Carg:"So, how were you when you were gone?"
Dmitri:"I was doing well, but then the fucking werewolves came and ruined the entire town. I can't even help smuggle shit anymore."
Carg:"You became a smuggler? when?"
Dmitri:"Shortly after you left. Gods, I hate those fucking lycanthropes."
Carg:"The what?"
Dmitri:"It's derogatory, and they deserve nothing more than to die a very slow and painful death."
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No. 202366 ID: 7324e7

ha, he seems he was doing pretty good. looks like the wolves are strangling this town with their ideals. only crimes that are truly bad are rape and murder. anything else is fine. tell him that you don't think they will be around much long since they just lost a bunch of members so their ability to keep everyone in line will drop. if they come back everyone just needs some silver weapons and they will be rather easy to keep out.
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No. 202435 ID: 34470e

>>202366
Carg:"I don't think they'll be around much fuckin longer. There's about 3 left."
Dmitri:"Only 3? Are you yanking my dick?"
Carg:"No, I'm not. I'm the one who found out they have a weakness to silver."
I smile proudly.
Carg:"And with only so few left, they're fucked. They won't be able to handle this village anymore. I did you a favor."
Dmitri:"Thanks so fucking much. You don't know how excited I am to be finally rid of the lycanthropes."
I think now would be an appropriate time to change the fuckin subject.
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No. 202578 ID: 732129

>>202435

Three pack members and one pack leader, so four total. Ky's worth three of them in a fight, but now that the town knows his vulnerabilities he'll need to rule with a much lighter hand.

Are there significant numbers of ex-slaves here? They are the most likely group to try to help the werewolves retain power.
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No. 202579 ID: 7324e7

yeah, but he wants to change the subject. how about what he does for fun around here. had to figure out a way to be entertained while the wolves were in town.
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No. 202687 ID: 34470e

>>202578
I fucked up. Oops. Sorry. Yes, there were a ton of slaves, but I know Delmanis was the only one who wasn't really treated like a slave. She's just a whiny fucker who makes life difficult for us right now. If those slaves support the we- lycanthropes, they're going to be shocked when they see all of them dead.
>>202579
Carg:"When the lycanthropes came, what'd you do for fun?"
He looks down at the ground.
Dmitri:"I... I started drawing. It turns out I'm actually good at it."
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No. 202689 ID: f8a708

well that ain't so bad, i've heard of a lot stupider hobbies. ask if you could see one.
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No. 202727 ID: 34470e
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202727

>>202689
Carg:"Can I fuckin see one?"
Dmitri:"Uh... Alright. Wait here for a second."
He goes into a different room for a second, then comes back with a picture and hands it to me. It actually looks fuckin good.
Dmitri:"Just so you know, it baffles me to know that a smuggler can also be a good artist."
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No. 202728 ID: c4c313

>>202727

D-damn. I'd smuggle a cutie like that any day. Ask what breed it is.
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No. 202741 ID: f8a708

compliment him and tell him that he must have two talents, smuggling and art. they are not mutually exclusive so one would not make you worse at the other. only thing those lycanthropes did right was reveal this talent to him.
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No. 202783 ID: 34470e

>>202741
Carg:"This looks really fuckin good. You must have 2 talents which aren't mutually exclusive. The only good thing the lycanthropes have done was showing that you can draw like a motherfucker."
Dmitri:"Th... Thanks. Most of the pictures I draw take around a half hour to finish. I guess the lycanthropes really did do something good, as impossible as that sounds."
>>202728
Carg:"Do you know what breed it is?"
Dmitri:"Do I look like a dog expert to you? It's just a picture I drew of my dog I got around 3 months ago."
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No. 202788 ID: 732129

Looks like some sort of corgi to me.
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No. 202790 ID: 0f5309

hmm tell him you were just thinking maybe whoever he got it from told him the breed. then maybe ask were the thing is.
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No. 202821 ID: 34470e

>>202788
I don't know any fuckin dog breed names. Rarely saw any dogs in my life. All I know is that there are different types of dogs, just like there are different types of foxfolk, humans, and kobolds.
>>202790
Carg:"Maybe the fucker you got it from told you the breed of the dog."
Dmitri:"Impossible. I found it sleeping behind my house. I didn't see any other dogs around, so I went and got some carrots, woke the dog up, and fed it the carrots. I really don't know how to take care of a dog, but... um..."
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No. 202839 ID: 732129

Dogs eat meat.

Don't give it chocolate or coffee or aspirin.

They're easy to train, and that particular breed has a reputation for being unusually smart. Corgis are herding dogs, and with a little training make great watch dogs. Corgi also have a good temper, and have been used by fairies and other unusually small sapient beings as riding dogs.
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No. 202895 ID: 34470e

>>202839
Carg:"Dogs eat meat. Don't give it chocolate, coffee, or aspirin."
I tell him the rest of the stuff you fuckin tell me.
Dmitri:"Wow. You picked up some great knowledge when you were gone."
I smile at that compliment. It feels so fuckin good to be complemented. I deserve it. I'm one of the best people on the planet.
Dmitri:"Anyways, I want to show it to you. Since you bought it up."
He turns to the hallway.
Dmitri:"Snufi! Come here, Snufi!"
A couple of seconds go by, and a small dog comes in the room. It stops in it's fuckin tracks when it sees me, then it stares at me.
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No. 202899 ID: aa4289

dogs get scared and violent around new people unless you do it right. get low to the ground and hold out your hand palm-side up. getting lower makes you look smaller and less of a threat.
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No. 202959 ID: 34470e

>>202899
I get down off the couch and get as close as I fuckin can to the floor. The dog stares at me while I do so. I stretch out one of my wings toward the dog. It looks like it's about to run for a while, then it comes a little closer and starts sniffing it. What the fuck?
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No. 202962 ID: aa4289

dogs have a super strong sense of smell. a dog sniffing you is basically it figuring out who you are. once it memorizes your smell he will recognize you as a friend. then you can pet him, just gently rub the top of his head.
be wary that he may try to lick you, dogs lick people they like a lot.
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No. 202998 ID: 34470e

>>202962
Wow, this information is so fuckin useful. I know almost nothing about dogs, and here you are. Guidance spirits being a friend and helping me with this stuff. Thanks. The dog continues sniffing me in various places. After a while of that, it backs away from me a but and sits down and stares at me. I lift my wing up above it's head to pet it and it cringes and backs away before running away.
Dmitri:"Uh, it's never done that before."
A few seconds later, the dog's head pops from behind the wall. What the fuck just happened?
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No. 203001 ID: aa4289

... i don't know. look at the spot on your wing you petted it with. and which way did you pet it?
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No. 203117 ID: c4c313

Dog doesn't know what he's missing.
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No. 203333 ID: 34470e

>>203001
I look, and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with my wing. I just tried petting it on it's head, but it just ran the fuck away. The dog takes a few steps toward me, then stops and sits. I don't know what the fuck I should do now. Should I try putting my wing back out?
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No. 203385 ID: c4c313

>>203333

Just ignore the dog for now. If he can't handle your wing looming overhead that's his mess. He probably won't mind being left alone. If you can get a bone, I have yet to meet a dog who doesn't enjoy chewing on them.

What does Dmitri's house look like? Is there anything interesting in it? Ask Dmitri what kind of cool stuff he's shipped in over the years.
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No. 203433 ID: 34470e

>>203385
Okay. I get the fuck back up and sit back down on the couch.
Dmitri:"I think it'll like you soon enough."
His house looks just like any other house. Why the fuck would it be any different? Except for the hidden compartment where he usually kept the smuggled stuff in. I don't think it's being used any more. Fuckin lycanthropes.
Carg:"So what kind of stuff have you shipped over the fuckin years?"
Dmitri:"Fireheart water, most notably. I've also shipped many different pieces of magical weapons and stolen literature. I've also shipped a shitload of mana rituals of all the current colors. And I've also shipped some puffer fish to some dude. I forget his name."
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No. 203470 ID: 732129

>>203433

Puffer fish! Those are highly toxic, was he supplying a poison maker or a suicidal gourmet?
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No. 203507 ID: a910ef

>>203470
how would he know? whoever placed the order gave him money, he got them the puffers, no questions asked.

anyway, ask if he ever set one of those rituals off by accident and got some magic.
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No. 203521 ID: 34470e

>>203470
Carg:"Were you supplying a fuckin poison maker or a chef?"
Dmitri:"What? What are you talking about? I don't stick my nose where it doesn't belong! You of all people should know that."
Carg:"Fuck. Sorry."
Dmitri:"Well, okay."
>>203507
Yeah, it seems that way.
Carg:"Have you ever used a ritual by accident?"
Dmitri:"No. I handle every product with care. If I tamper anything, I don't get paid, so everything needs to be in perfect order. Though I do get curious, but it got easier and easier to resist. Anything more you want to ask me?"
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No. 203522 ID: 08d846

just if he has any questions for you.
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No. 203547 ID: 34470e

>>203522
Carg:"Do you have any questions for me?"
Dmitri:"Yeah. Can you tell me a bit more about the kobold and the foxfolk you teamed up with?"
...heheh. Hahahaha! I put on a fuckin sad face.
Carg:"They... they actually need to stay together all the time."
Dmitri:"Why's that?"
Carg:"The kobold? his entire tribe was killed by vicious lions. He was forced to watch the horrific scene by the foxfolk. His friends and family? All fuckin dead. The sad thing is... The foxfolk was mind controlled to do it. She had to watch her own actions. The terrible mind control was fuckin fueled by all the souls of the people she knew. After that incident, they sort of bounded together. The kobold is the only one who can fuckin suppress the mind control. If he dies, the foxfolk will do unspeakable things again."
He stares at me with his... pffhaha... his mouth agape. By the... heheh... by the way, thanks for the fuckin ammo.
Dmitri:"A-... Are you yanking my dick?"
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No. 203548 ID: ad584c

PFF-hahahaha. oh man, you got him good. just give him a 'maybe.' and let him mull it over a bit.
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No. 203686 ID: 34470e

>>203548
Carg:"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not."
He sits there for a couple of fuckin seconds.
Dmitri:"You son of a bitch, I hate it when you do this kind of shit to me!"
Hehehahaha! Did you ever think you'd ever hear the story you told me when we first met again? I bet you fuckin didn't. What now?
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No. 203693 ID: c4c313

Although I wouldn't put it past Rojo to do some unspeakable things if Nirblim ever gets killed, I really hope you weren't trying to convince Dmitri there. That story has so many holes that it could never hold water.

You could tell him that Rojo gave Nirblim the exact same story and he almost bought it. Heh...
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No. 203748 ID: 34470e

>>203693
No, just messing with him the same way you guidance spirits messed with me.
Carg:"The foxfolk gave the kobold the exact same story. He almost bought it."
Dmitri:"So you were yanking my dick. Wait, almost bought it?"
Carg:"Yep. Kobolds are the stupidest things on the entire fuckin planet, remember?"
Sorry, guidance spirits. Don't tell Nir that.
Dmitri:"Oh, yeah. The little nosefappers can't even count to 3. And the reptucks smell like shit. Plus they're so uncivilized."
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No. 203749 ID: c4c313

>>203748

I got another one for you. Did you know that a kobold became a black mage just recently? A damn good one too! Swear to Xom it's true!
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No. 203768 ID: 0cbecb

that is a bad joke, because it contradicts what we have been joking about already. how much time has passed here?
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No. 203827 ID: 34470e

>>203749
>>203768
Okay, I won't joke about that. It's only been about an hour and a half I fuckin think. I hear Nir gasp. I turn to look at him.
Nir:"I... I didn't scream..."
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No. 203831 ID: 713d7f

god dammit, i thought we took care of that bitch. oh wait, tell dimitri that 'of course a while after that mary shaw decided to attack him, so having to fight off mental attacks from her every time he sleeps has made nir's mind rather powerful, so he is kinda the exception.' will let him keep thinking most bolds are stupid but nir is special.
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No. 203833 ID: c4c313

>>203831

Technically Nir is special. I don't think it's because of Mary Shaw though...

Send us to Nirblim. This sounds like something we need to help with.
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No. 203835 ID: 713d7f

>>203833
we are telling dimitri that. and nir just woke up.
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No. 203879 ID: 34470e

>>203831
>>203835
Carg:"Well, a while after I met Nir, he's the kobold, and Rojo, she's the foxfolk, a fucker named Mary Shaw began to perform mental attacks on him every time he sleeps. The kobold. That's making his mind stronger and smarter, so he's special."
Dmitri:"Yeah tight, Cargie. Quit trying to yank my dick."
Looks like I fuckin cried wolf once too many. Heh, that lion story was hilarious, though.
>>203833
Okay. Don't cause him too much stress, though. He's one of my friends, even though I'm a fuckin jerk.

...

...
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No. 203882 ID: 34470e

Uggh... I'm still a bit weak... And I don't have any mana. I wish Mary Shaw quit going after me. Really beginning to annoy me.
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No. 203887 ID: 1ff4df

annoying us too. seriously what is she trying to prove? o and that is carg's friend when he used to live here. ask him what's up.
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No. 203921 ID: c4c313

>>203882

We should have been there for you, I'm sorry! I forgot about Mary Shaw--is she still after you? That's not healthy. You need to find out how to break her spell. Or find her and kill her like you did with Kasparov. I don't know what her goals are, but if she gets her hands on you, we'd all be in trouble...
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No. 203928 ID: 02e554

wait, see if you can use your magic sense to trace the spell and figure out which way to go.
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No. 203977 ID: 34470e

>>203921
Yeah, she haunts my dreams occasionally. I'm nearing the point where sleeping at all is seeming like a bad idea. Nevermind what'll happen if she gets her hands on me, just think what'll happen if I get my hands on her. She's the meanest person I know, and I don't like mean people.
>>203928
I... For some strange reason I can't use my magic at all. Mary Shaw must've messes me up big time. All the more reason to punish her.
>>203887
Nir:"Hi, there. What's up?"
Carg's friend:"I... be... good. How... you... be?"
What... what is he doing? Carg smiles and shakes his head a little.
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No. 203986 ID: c4c313

>>203977

I dunno, she might enjoy being punished. Better to kill her, or maybe take away her magic. I don't know how to do the latter though. I'm not a very vengeful spirit, sorry.

It's probably that you overextended yourself earlier, and you just need some time to recover before you can do much magic again. But if it is somehow being blocked by Mary, say if you need restful sleep to regain mana, then you definitely have one more reason to stop her.

As for Carg's friend, bark like a dog at him! And stick out your tongue and pant. He'll totally fall for it.
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No. 203987 ID: c9a6f6

say "why are you talking so slow? is your mouth broken?"
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No. 204026 ID: 34470e

>>203986
I overextened myself? But... the werewolves needed to be taught not to be mean anymore. What if Mary Shaw decides to show herself again? I need magic then!
>>203987
Nir:"Why are you talking so slow? Is your mouth broken?"
He laughs a little.
Carg's friend:"The little nosefapper doesn't even understood what I said. See? All kobold are stupid, and you need to quit yanking my dick."
Carg turns to me.

Carg:"Nir, we need to fuckin show Dmitri that I'm not. Go ahead and throw a mana ball at him."
Um, I would kind of like to, but I can't.
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No. 204065 ID: 26b9f2

"well, i would but paralyzing the wolves drained all my mana and mary showing up kept me from sleeping well enough to recover it. and besides, how could you be yanking his dick when his pant's are on?"
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No. 204071 ID: 4125ad

>>204065
even if you have no idea what i am talking about you need to say it. will at least confuse dmitri a lot.
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No. 204204 ID: 34470e

>>204071
I understand everything except the dick yanking part. I don't know what a dick is.
>>204065
Nir:"Well, I would, but paralyzing the wolves drained all my mana and Mary attacking me kept me from sleeping well enough to recover it. And besides, how could you be yanking his dick when his pants are on?"
Dmitri:"What?"
Carg:"It's just a fuckin expression. Another way for saying 'pulling my chain' or 'joking around'."
Nir:"Okay, but that doesn't tell me what a dick is in the first place."
Carg:"Well, in that case, look at Dmitri."
Dmitri:"Hey!"
I don't understand what Carg says. I only see a human. Is... that another name for a dick? I see a brown and white fuzzy thing. It's looking at me.
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No. 204251 ID: c4c313

>>204204

It's a nickname for "Richard." Richard really hates getting yanked all the time. :(

Anyway, you need to get recovered and a good night's sleep. We've got to figure out how Mary Shaw is continuing to attack you without even being there. Maybe there's something connecting you to her? Like a trail or an invisible string or something. If you can't use magic, we need to find someone who can, who deals with healing ailments and curses, such as a white mage. Now where could we find someone like that?
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No. 204253 ID: 08aa7e

the fuzzy thing is a dog, it is a pet. and while it can be another name for Richard there is another definition. just ask Delmanis about it when you are back home, she will explain it to you. and while rojo may be able to help i am not sure what kind of magic it would count as. just have her use anything sh knows, one of them may work.
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No. 204260 ID: 732129

Dick is slang for external male genitalia.
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No. 204282 ID: c4c313

>>204260

Ssh we're kobold guardian spirits we're not supposed to know that.
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No. 204325 ID: 732129

>>204282

Lots of animals have them, including horses. Unless it's a geldling or a mare I guess.
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No. 204326 ID: 08aa7e

>>204325
[more like i wanted him to find out from the girlbold exactly what is for]
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No. 204333 ID: 34470e

>>204260
>>204282
>>204325
You don't seem to want to teach me this. I guess I can wait until Del to tell me. It seems weird, though.
>>204251
>>204253
As for going to sleep, I think I can stay up and be fine. We just need to find Mary Shaw and teach her not to be so mean. I don't want to kill her. What happens if she does what Aunt Rojo did and stops being mean?
Carg:"Want to know a secret, Nir?"
Dmitri:"If it's about that thing we just discussed, I don't want you telling anybody. Even if he is just a nosefapper."
What does nosefapper mean?
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No. 204335 ID: 732129

>>204333

I told you what it is. External male genitalia.
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No. 204339 ID: 08aa7e

>>204335
it's what he calls bolds because they like to rub their noses.

>>204335
[he doesn't know what genitalia is.]
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No. 204368 ID: 34470e

>>204335
I'll just ask Del what that is. She seems really knowledgeable about a lot of stuff. That nose rub also felt good.
>>204339
Why does he call me a nosefapper? I like noserubs, but what he calls me is really weird. I don't understand it at all.
Carg:"Well... What do you want to do now, Nir?"
Dmitri:"Carg, I don't get you. Why are you talking like this nosefapper is a friend?"
Carg:"Put your racism down for a fuckin second."
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No. 204395 ID: c4c313

>>204368

Okay I'll make this easy. We need to find Rojo. Tell Rojo to use her magic to sniff out Mary Shaw. Resist the urge to shout "Go get 'em boy!"
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No. 204411 ID: 34470e

>>204395
Nir:"Carg, I'm going to go find Rojo."
Carg:"Okay."
He turns back to Dmitri.
Carg:"You and I need to have a talk."
I go and leave the house. I look around for a couple seconds. This place actually looks pretty nice. I walk over to Carg's house and enter it.
Del:"Oh, Nir! You're awake!"
She seems happy.
Rojo:"Good. Now that you're awake, you can apologize to those wolves."
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No. 204412 ID: 08aa7e

ask her why you should apologize, i mean, you didn't do anything wrong.
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No. 204436 ID: c4c313

>>204412

Yes, but ask in genuine curiosity. I truly don't understand what Rojo thinks you need to apologize for.
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No. 204463 ID: 34470e

>>204412
>>204436
I genuinely don't know why I should apologize either. I think it's the werewolves who should apologize.
Nir:"Why should I apologize? I've done nothing wrong."
Rojo:"What you did wrong is disrespect authority. While it may be true that they're running this place too much, they're still the leasers. And you got them pretty angry. What would happen if you got yourself into too much trouble? What would I do? Right now, you're not being fair to the werewolves, you're not being fair to yourself, and you're not being fair to me. You have to apologize to them."
But I've done nothing wrong! You shouldn't be mean to people! Why is Rojo acting weird?
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No. 204464 ID: c4c313

>>204463

Tell Rojo that authority is not always to be respected. If you always respect authority, then authority can be mean to you, and she knows how mean people are to kobolds! You respect yourself too much to respect their authority when they wouldn't even let you have lunch with your best friend. Tell Rojo what happened the last time you tried to apologize to the werewolves, how they hit you and then tried to kill you, and how apologizing again would just get them to do the same thing!
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No. 204466 ID: c4c313

If Ky surprises you one day, and saves your life, that would be a good time to apologize to him. Otherwise, it won't do any good!
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No. 204467 ID: e16f8b

agree, just because they are in charge does not mean they are right.
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No. 204589 ID: 34470e

>>204466
Okay. I'll do this. I still don't understand why Aunt Rojo's being weird.
>>204464
>>204467
Nir:"Just because they're in charge doesn't mean they're right. If you always respect authority, than authority can be mean to you and push you around. The last time I tried to apologize to the werewolves, they kicked me! Apologizing to them will just have them try to kill me again!"
Rojo:"Ky pushed me and told me to dig holes because he was angry at me. I listened to him because I felt bad about the misunderstanding that caused all but 4 werewolves to remain. Do you realize how many innocent lives were lost because of it? Do you realize I almost snapped because of it? Do you realize what could happen if something like this happens again? Don't you feel bad for being mean to the werewolves in the first place? We're the ones who struck first. You need to apologize."
She sounds really desperate.
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No. 204666 ID: c4c313

Looks like you have to do this for Rojo, not for the werewolves.

"You sound like you're more upset with yourself than you are with me." Say it's okay and you'll apologize, and you'll always be friends with her. Finally, remind Rojo that sometimes apologizing just isn't enough.
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No. 204674 ID: 34470e

>>204666
Yeah. I'm going to do this for Aunt Rojo because she sounds sad. I don't want to see her sad.
Nir:"You sound like you're more upset with yourself than you are with me."
She pauses for a second.
Rojo:"I... I almost reverted to where I was a monster, but the guidance spirits helped me see that. They stopped me before I turned on you. I'm grateful to them for that. I never want to lose you. I'd just turn into a monster again."
Nir:"It's okay. I'll apologize to them. I'll always be friends with you."
Rojo:"Thanks. I'll always be your aunt, your friend, and I'll always love you."
We start to head toward the werewolves.
Nir:"But sometimes apologizing isn't enough."
Rojo:"And that's why I'm trying to redeem myself. I've done horrible things."
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No. 204986 ID: 34470e

>>204674
We walk in silence for the rest of the way to the werewolves.
Rojo:"Okay, now release them."
Nir:"I can't. I can't use magic."
Rojo:"Then you'll need to rest up on the trip back home."
She turns to the werewolves, then dispels all of them. They get up. I kind of hide behind Aunt Rojo because I'm unable to use magic right now.
Rojo:"Ky, I bought Nir here. He's going to apologize for everything he did wrong."
The werewolves are staring at me, and It's kind of scary without having magic.
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No. 205032 ID: c4c313

They don't know you don't have magic. Stand confidently and say you're ready to accept their apology.

Also the very absolutely very next chance you get do what I suggested please and tell Rojo about Mary Shaw. She thinks you are getting restful sleep.
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No. 205055 ID: 34470e

>>205032
I'll try that. I hope it works. I stop hiding behind Rojo's leg, and stand as confidently as I can.
Nir:"I'm ready to accept your apology."
The werewolves look at each other.
Rojo:"While they do have to apologize for kicking you, you ha-"
Ky:"We don't have to apologize for shit! What he did to us was blatantly disproportionate! I only gave him a weak kick, and he goes and attacks us and paralyze us!"
Then Ky mumbles something I can't hear.
Rojo:"What? U- um..."
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No. 205065 ID: 732129

The werewolves should re-think their current position. What happened earlier was tragic, and the disagreements that resulted in paralysis were an unfortunate result of high emotions. But, you're willing to extend an olive branch if they are. Both sides admitting what went wrong is an important step in reaching a diplomatic solution.

Your reaction to Ky's refusal to temporarily allow Rojo to go eat was inappropriate, and paralyzing them that time was wrong. It is worth apologizing for.

Ky's reaction after lunch was over, and his kick, may be how things are done in his pack, but it is not how things are done in the world at large between visitors and town leaders. Your insult was a result of you feeling that Ky was being highly unreasonable. You are owed an apology for it.

Nir, if you want this to end peacefully, apologize for hurting him even though you were within your rights to do so. If you want this to end in bloodshed, but you don't want to apologize for something that you were right to have done, point out the following:

For what happened after, when Ky ordered his pack to kill you and you defended yourself, there should not be an apology. Remind Ky that he can't rule through fear of pain or death anymore. He doesn't have the fighting force here now to do that, especially since the locals now know about silvered weapons.
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No. 205108 ID: 34470e

>>205065
I... I don't want any bloodshed. Without my magic, I have no way of defending myself. I look up at the werewolves.
Nir:"I'm sorry for paralyzing and attacking you."
Ky:"About damn time you start to have common sense."
Nir:"But you can't rule this town with fear anymore. They know you're weak to silver now."
Ky:"Tch... It doesn't matter. We now have 3 more people to help enforce order upon this once-blighted helltown. A... strong, albeight somewhat annoying kobold, a smart and courageous and cute foxfolk, and a cunnning and quick nedynvor."
But... we're not staying here.
Rojo:"I'm... cute?"
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No. 205110 ID: 35c8d5

ugh, rojo is so unstable in the face of compliments. say "we'll tell carg about it" then go to cargs house and get everyone packed up and leave pronto.
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No. 205168 ID: 34470e

Nir:"We'll tell Carg about it."
Ky:"Well done. I'm glad. Just no more attacking us."
We head on over to Carg's house again.
Del:"What's up? You look like you're about to leave."
Rojo:"We are."
Del:"I'll go get Carg for you. Don't leave too soon. I've got my alchemy stuff to pack up."
She runs out of the house while we begin packing up. Is she coming? I put my hands to my nose. I hope she comes with.
Rojo:"Stay here and pack. I need to buy a wagon."
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No. 205264 ID: c4c313

>>205168

Sounds fun! Ask Delmanis if she wants to why the heck haven't you asked Rojo to help you track Mary Shaw yet
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No. 205266 ID: 35c8d5

>>205264
no time is why. once we are on the road we can ask.and yeah, everyone here is coming.
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No. 205269 ID: 34470e

>>205266
Good. I liked it when I noserubbed with Del. It felt good. I want to do it again sometime. Del gets Carg, and enters the house along with Rojo. We pack our things as fast as we can. When we're done, we put our things in the wagon. We're just about ready to leave. Carg has his stuff, which is a stack of papers. They look like they have drawings on them. Rojo bought some food along. I really didn't need to bring anything but my robe and hat. I like my hat. Gwi and Zed are bringing some extra clothes. I don;t know if we're forgetting anything.
Del:"Nir, do you need anything? I can help with anything you need."
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No. 205271 ID: 35c8d5

well when you get on the wagon tell her how carg's friend said that carg was 'yanking his dick.' and while you understand that it is a joke you want to know what a dick is.

we'll hang with carg while you ask.
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No. 205414 ID: 34470e

>>205271
Okay, I'll talk to Rojo while you talk to Carg.

...

...
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No. 205415 ID: 34470e

That visit wasn't actually that fuckin bad. The wagon takes off while Gwitel, Zedinot, and I take flight. Still wish I could kill off the rest of the lycanthropes.
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No. 205429 ID: c4c313

>>205415

Get ready for some drama Carg. Rojo is about to explode. Prepare to dodge any arrows.
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No. 205483 ID: 34470e

>>205429
Drama? What the fuck did you guidance spirits do? Did you piss off any of my friends?
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No. 205488 ID: 8e2486

no no, Nir just decided to ask her what a dick is because of your joking with dmitri. so she may get mad at you for using that language around him.
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No. 205489 ID: 732129

>>205483

There was some retarded drama around the lycanthropes, and Rojo made Nir apologize to them. Ky thinks you guys are staying to replace the dead werewolves as his enforcers. Rojo didn't correct him, and now you're all going to run for it.

Keep your silvered weapons ready, they may pursue you all and try to take you captive. It'd be a dumb move on their part, but Ky is an idiot.
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No. 205533 ID: c4c313

>>205488

Specifically we told him to ask Delmanis about dicks, and to ask Rojo about how Mary Shaw is keeping him from regaining any magic (or sleeping). But I think he got those two mixed up, and now Nirblim is going to ask Rojo about dicks. Dicks dicks dicks. He tossed us your way before I could warn him that Rojo is not the one he should be asking.

>>205489

Yeah uh and werewolves too. It's like they're PMSing!
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No. 205535 ID: 8e2486

finishing the wolves off is dangerous because ky is stronger then any of the others, it's how they choose the leader. whoever can beat up the most guys is in charge. the problem is the strongest is almost never the smartest as well. rojo's sword is the only thing that is a good enough weapon at the moment because it is an actual weapon not just silverware being used as weapons.
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No. 205536 ID: 732129

>>205535

The goal isn't to kill the weres. It's for Carg and company to defend themselves vigorously enough that the werewolves believe that capturing Carg and company or getting revenge isn't worth it.
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No. 205554 ID: 34470e

>>205488
>>205533
Why the fuck would Rojo be angry at Nir asking that if she lets me say 'fuck' around him all the time? I'd think she'd be more concerned over the strange variation of 'pulling my leg' than the words used in it.
>>205489
>>205535
>>205536
Who the fuck cares? If the lycanthropes come after us, we'll just finish them off. We have three nedynvor, a kobold black mage, and a foxfolk... a foxfolk ranger/swordswoman/white mage tri-class! Gods fuck, I just realized now she's a tri-class! I thought only dual-classes were the full extent people wanted to go. I'll have to ask her what the fuck she's thinking. And is there a reason you wanted to talk to me?
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No. 205556 ID: 8e2486

ah yeah, nir said he saw you walk out with a bunch of drawings, you jack Dmitri?
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No. 205662 ID: 34470e

>>205556
Yeah, I jacked him. Now before you flip the fuck out on me, let me remind you that everyone in Perdue City deserves it. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm kind of glad the lycanthropes cleaned up the town and made it presentable. Let me give you an example of how horrible and scummy it was. When I was 6, a tornado passed through here. It made the town look much better.
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No. 205675 ID: c4c313

>>205662

Don't think of yourself as an art thief. Think of yourself as an independant art dealer. I bet Dmitri will be famous once you sell those for a pretty penny!
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No. 205715 ID: 34470e

>>205675
No, I won't claim these are mine. Dmitri would never fuckin draw any pictures for me. Besides, he'd never be known if he kept them to himself, as you fuckin said. You know, it really blows my mind that the lycanthropes actually did some good.
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No. 205718 ID: 34470e
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205718

Too bad they were all a bunch of fuckheads.
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