Okay, first thing to do is to find out exactly where Catterbasts residence lies. Next to determine if he's moping in there with a big cat. Hopefully not. It would be hell to clean the litterbox every day. Then decide on approach. I assume he would have a porthole or a balcony so lowering yourself from the floor above is a good option.

Can you hire a bold to knock on his door to determine presence? If he's in just tell the bold to say that the matriarch told him to get out and stop feeling sorry for himself.

>>290284
Move out of the way and ask where Catterbast lives. He's probably going to live in some pompous place, like the top of the tower or something like that.

>>290284

Oh, it's the superstructure part of the ship. It will be a combination of conning tower, armored weather bridge, flying bridge, and possibly the radio shack (depending on when this ship was last refitted). If this ship had radar, the primary arrays would be at the very top too, with a couple of secondaries wherever the designers could place them and not occlude lines of fire for the gun batteries.

I'd need to see the bridge itself to tell you more about the ship. Well, the bridge, or the engine room (which should be where they're making the electricity for the household). Hopefully this was a coal or oil boiler type of battleship, and not a nuclear powered retrofit. And if it is a retrofit, then hopefully they properly disposed of the spent fuel and encasement before they refitted the turbine into being a more conventional generator.

If possible, try to get a view of the ship from the conning tower. You'll be able to see the deck plan very plainly, and I'll be able to tell you a bit about the sorts of things this ship was designed to fight. If you get a chance to look at the bridge, don't pass it up.

>>290316
For all we know it could be fusion powered. Heck, for all we know this ship is so old that a reactor core would have decayed to being harmless.

Speculation does us no good. Research does.

>>290317

Which is why I want a look at either the engine or the controls in the bridge.

Though, if it is a refitted nuclear vessel I doubt it has been 24,100 years since the fuel was loaded, so whatever plutonium is in those rods (if, indeed, this is a nuclear ship) would still be pretty dangerous.

Oi, all this speculation. What do you actually know about the story behind this giant mass of scrap, August?

August 2011/03/25(Fri)19:15 No. 290838 ID: 3f1b5c
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I step aside to let the boy pass for a moment as I consider the possibilities.

I don't know what power source this vessel used, or currently uses. The flight Deck is still somewhat operational, with some smaller scoutplanes housed further down the ship, but the tower, I can see they have a working communications array on top, at the least. Do you gentlemen have any idea where the engine on this style of warship would even have been? Aside from the fact that it's likely well guarded, or possibly even hazardous.

Hell if it 'was' a radiative core they would likely have sold it to the Church to deal with ages ago, one could hope anyhow. I mean it wou-

August 2011/03/25(Fri)19:19 No. 290839 ID: 3f1b5c
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Who from the blazes? That doesn't 'look' like any of the brothers, and... while I can't lay my finger on it, he somehow perks a spot in my memory.

August 2011/03/25(Fri)19:26 No. 290844 ID: 3f1b5c
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Before I can consider it further he turns and leaves my sight, I hurry up to help make myself seem useful and perhaps gain a bit of information.
"Oi thankyeh, damn decent of yeh"
"No worries I am not in any hurry I fear."
"Noteced, wishen I could say that 'bout now."
"Well you see, I'm looking for a certain place of residence."
"Realy now? t'odd, well teh get teh the top ye'll wa-"
"I'm looking for Catterbast."
"Ooh ehm? Wotcha wanna see em for? He's roit sour last few days, still e's only two floors up. I'll warn yeh though, best havaself good reason teh see em."

"I don't suppose I could bribe you to deliver the bad news that he's to stop feeling sorry for himself and that while he's been cooped up his sister found without even looking the band of outlaws they've spent the whole season tracking?"

Also you could ask what he knows about the mystery figure.

>>290844
Tell him you have one.

By the way, there was an omnious figure standing in the doorway behind the dude you didn't recognise. Might be quite risky to go into that tower. Hmm, and if Catterbast is inside there being grumpy then we need something to get him out of there so we can get the mask back. We need someone to carry a message to him to get him out of there for a while.

August 2011/03/26(Sat)17:21 No. 291012 ID: 3f1b5c
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"Aye, I have one, have to deliver a message, tell him that his sister found the secret location of that bandit camp he's been looking for all month, and is on her way now..."
"Akayaaa~ don't envy yeh there mate."
""So true, still I was hoping I could find someone else more nimble and cunning than I to deliver the message."
"Hey, I have teh live 'round this 'ere place, yeran outsida 'ts on yer 'ead."
"Oh I see."

August 2011/03/26(Sat)17:22 No. 291013 ID: 3f1b5c
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...
"Oww much?"
"See, I thought you looked like a gentleman of buisness and negotiable industry.

August 2011/03/26(Sat)17:27 No. 291014 ID: 3f1b5c
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"Oi, Catterbast Sire, 'ts trouble sire, big trouble I ear."
"Eh? What's all this 'bout?"
"Sire, yer Sista, Miss Jo, she done found out that theiven camp and jest left wiff some types fer rounden em up and stealen yer thunda!"

August 2011/03/26(Sat)17:32 No. 291015 ID: 3f1b5c
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"Ahhhhh! Sonsabitchesnwhoooores! 'ts NOTFAIR NONONON I WON'T have it! DAMN PREISTESSES! Ahhhhhhh! Outamyway runt!"
"Oi gentle onna messanger dere!"
"AAAAAaaaaaaaa~"

Like a tornado of desperation, indignation and proper sibling rivalry Catterbast bellows his way down the hallway and the stairs in haste.

>>291015
Beautifully executed. Now let's get what we came here for.

>>290838

Engines are one of the most critical parts of a warship, and so they would be deep in the belly of the ship, just below the main armor belt. Likely aft of the superstructure, since the magazines for the guns would be located near the guns and would require just as much protection.

If this vessel has a torpedo belt, the engine will be level with it. In any case, the engine will be below the old water line, just below the armor belt.

Does the green rank device on the gentleman in red's coat mean anything? I've never seen that particular piece of heraldry.

August 2011/03/27(Sun)00:11 No. 291181 ID: 3f1b5c
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I pay and wave off the boy for his service in distraction. Wait a moment for the hall to clear, then enter.

Well then, seems like a kind of drawing room, doors on both left and right side. Not poorly, nor too ostentatiously decorated either. Hmmm I'm almost certain that painting is probably one of my late Uncle Sedger's works.

Wait, I hear someone or something moving in the room to the left.

>>291181
Exit the door and hide. Or stay in here and hide. Hopefully that person will leave. You have your stuff, so if discovered threaten them. Be completely honest: All you want is your mask back, it's the only thing you want, and it isn't worth anyone dying over.

>>291181
I'd be lion to you if I told you I thought it was anything but a big cat. Luckily my pride won't let me, manely because I'm too concerned with getting a bad reputation as anything less than a purrfect assistant.

I would hope they don't keep their giant cats inside bedrooms, but you never know... Get near the area you are hearing things from and let us try and look around the corner for you. At least you can get a heads up on if you need to fight or take flight or whatever.

>>291181
Exit the door and then knock. See if whoever is in there is allowed to open it or if there is something secret going on here.

Getting us to take a peek would work best before you make any moves to exit or advance.

>>291181
That's probably the lion. It's probably for the best that we don't fuck with it, it will tear us apart.

>>291192
I won't lie, I really want to hurt you for that post

August 2011/03/28(Mon)21:30 No. 291622 ID: 3f1b5c
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>>291234
>>291202
Are we doing it right? I mean, one doesn't become much closer to the other room without actually being 'in' the wall.

>>291192
Verily I am in stitches, but remember. If I'm going down the maw of that 'thing' I am taking you with me. I won't have to watch my own remains being passed by some obscene predatory pet, you might.

>>291622
Ah... It's not a lion. We, uh, just found Catterbast's secret, I think. It's a kobold girl. All dressed up and looking pretty in Catterbast's tabard. The implications are... Yeah. I don't think they want this secret getting out.

Oh, and also, she's just about to open the door.

I wouldn't jump to conclusions. Fact is she's about to open the door and you should hide behind it. In the likely event that she's going to discover you as soon as she closes it I think you should play up straight as to what you want. No threatening and just politely request if you could have the mask. Remember nobody here is the enemy and if you get caught with your hand in the cookie jar don't make it worse.

>>291622
Looks like Catterbast has a thing for small bignosed girls. Or maybe it's a boy. Anyway, they're about to open that door, so you should probably either hide or come up with a good explination for your presence.

...her nose looks rather sharp. Is that a halfbreed?! Or maybe just a type of kobold we haven't seen here.

Anyway there's a girl in the next room. Dressed up pretty. I don't know if you can hide at the moment. If she opens the door... consider using your size to overpower her and cover her mouth so she can't scream, then ask where your mask is.

>>291622
There's a 'bold in the other room. She(?) is looking at the door near you with what seems to be a worried expression. She may peek out, or possibly find a spot to hide in the room she's in.

Also, she is dressed rather fancily compared to most kobold servants we've seen, both at your home and here.

Time for some good old fashioned kobold strangulation.

Hey August, knock on the door. Fast. You don't have time to get clear, and the kobold should be able to smell your perfume. Then tell her that you had a message for Catterbeast and deliver your lie.

August 2011/03/30(Wed)19:58 No. 291980 ID: 3f1b5c
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He... Catterbast...

August 2011/03/30(Wed)19:59 No. 291981 ID: 3f1b5c
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... a... kobold?

August 2011/03/30(Wed)20:04 No. 291983 ID: 3f1b5c
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"H-hello? Where is Sir Sperenze? Why are you in in our home?"

August 2011/03/30(Wed)20:06 No. 291984 ID: 3f1b5c
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"Ahahahaha ahahahah ohoahaha oh nononono ohahahaaaa!"

August 2011/03/30(Wed)20:16 No. 291985 ID: 3f1b5c
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"Ohnono I-wait, I mean wait. Just, hold up a moment. I, I came to deliver a message to your master and he had to leave very suddenly. However, I still need something of mine he has been keeping for the past few days. A mask, cloth, green."
"Why?"
"What?"
"Why?"
"Because it is mine"
...
"Nope"
"Don't you nope me, little trollop. Why not?"
"Knowen you are. Not 'posed to."

if it already knows you then stealth has lost all meaning. barge in and take it.

>>291985
Don't underestimate her too much. She may be tiny but she might have a knife or magic or something.

>>291985
Hmm. Probably loyal. Bribery won't work. Force might cause her to yell. Let's try bargaining.

Just ask what she wants in return for the mask.

Inform her that after everything you've gone through you're just not giving up now. She was not even supposed to be here. Just who is she anyways? It's time to break the big guns out, which is to say beg and bargain.

Also tea, yes. Asking for to be hosted as a guest would be better than talking through a door. Not that we'll have much time drinking it as the chances of a extremely dissapointed Catterbast coming back is high. On that note try not to insult her further or touch her on the chance that certain somebody really would kill for her honor.

On how to obtain the mask be polite, try to make her see you're not a bad fellow and see if she'll concede to your point of view. Or get tired of your whining and toss it at you. Topics: Who is she? Catterbast, really? What's up with the blackmailing? Really, Catterbast?

It won't do any good to focus on bargaining or threats against her, she's going to be too loyal to budge on it. So we use her loyalty, and make implied threats but not against her...

"Look it was my mothers gift to me and very important, I'm not leaving this place without it. Now I realize he'd be upset if you gave it to me, and he's going to be quite upset already for the reasons he's run off. But I promise he'll be far more upset if I find myself idly waiting until he gets back, hanging around others and wondering out loud what he and his pretty little kobold lass do during all the time they spend alone together. Or if I am to leave without it my mind will surely wander here again and again, as I continue my storytelling.

Or I can get my mask now, leave, and never think or speak of this place and what happens here ever again."

>>291985
Looks like you won't convince her with just arguments. Try the blackmail card, tell her that if she doesn't hand over the mask then you will make sure that everyone learns about what goes on in here.

While blackmail might be tempting I would urge you to consider the legal, moral and plain not being a prick aspects of it. I'm sure they take a lot of shit already about it and it's reminescent of certain cultural situations that we already know about. Your actions might be the last straw that breaks any last hope of life together they might harbor. And all for a green piece of cloth. Regardless of your opinions of racial relationships that's low.

Blackmail is for serious stuff and when it's a real enemy I'm all for it but now is not that time. Or if you buy a white cat and pet it in darkness then it's required. I don't think you would look good with a cat August.

You know, Catterbast has delivered a blow to your pride by driving you off Sperenze land earlier and taking your mask and all, now's your chance to possibly return the favor. Let's say you take the kobold as something like a hostage and leave a note saying that you've done so. Now there's no need to actually put the kobold in danger, but he's clearly attached to the little thing and I'm sure he wouldn't simply let things be (unless he'll just take ANY kobold, but considering he's left this one alone in his private quarters wearing his things, it seems more personal), thus he comes after you. So you construct an elaborate dramatic scenario possibly involving you tying the kobold maiden(?) to a railroad track in which Catterbast must heroically confront you and publicly (at least somewhat) announce his intentions and passions for the kobold before rescuing her in a most scandalous fashion. Everybody wins, in a way. You get to see Catterbast embarassed and get to make an elaborate scheme for revenge against him, the kobold gets to have Catterbast's feelings publicly declared and no longer becomes Catterbast's dirty little secret, and Catterbast as well is forced to recognize his feelings and can't be blackmailed by this anymore.

IT'S PERFECT.

>>292231
I support this. Well, the more serious parts at least.

>>292231

You are a crazy man. Everyone knows that you need a waxed mustache and black top hat to properly tie a maiden to a set of railroad tracks, and August would look very silly with a waxed mustache.

No, the proper thing to do here is to ask her who she thinks you are, and then lie about it.

August 2011/04/02(Sat)15:02 No. 293263 ID: b870d3
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>>292136
>I don't think you would look good with a cat August.
Neither do I, hate the things.
>>292231
Somehow the drama, the idea, it appeals to me. Like some story I've heard somewhere.
"Well, maybe I can help you out, I could 'kidnap' you an-"
"No, Ibiteyou"
"Bu-"
"Andscream"
"I didn't"
"Thenguardscomeandbeatyou"
"Just hold on-"
"ThenMasterbeatyou... a lot"
"Look nevermind, I just want my mask back. I've come a long way for it and I don't want to cause anyone any trouble. It's not even a very nice mask it's just, it means a lot to me... My mother made it herself."

August 2011/04/02(Sat)15:03 No. 293265 ID: b870d3
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...
"Look, I know you aren't going to scream. Becasue your bo-, your master. He's in trouble isn't he, and you don't want to cause him any more trouble. Because he's important to you isn't he, becasue you are the reason he is in trouble?

I'm not here about that, it's not my buisness, Not anyone's. But I, I have people important to me too. My parents, they... well they're getting old. My father, he walks with a cane for goodness sakes and... This isn't about my pride, becasue I'm here bargaining through a door with a half-naked kobold now aren't I? I'm bargaining here, what do you want?"


"Jest... go way."

August 2011/04/02(Sat)15:04 No. 293266 ID: b870d3
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"I'm not going away."




"What do you have?"

>>293266
Well what do you have on you right now? I guess maybe the linespinner might work. Or just some thread from it.

Or the offer of a favour or a service. Like leaving when you get the mask or something like that.

We could give her the Phoenix Egg or some Frostshot, or the hunter's cologne, or the firecrackers or smoke bombs.

I wish we knew what the whistle or wand did. Then we could tell if we would be willing to give them up. Interested in a little experimentation?

>>293270
I don't think it's safe to experiment here. If anything magical, we should give her the frostshot crystal, as we have a spare. However, if we can avoid something magical and vauable. the better. Perhaps the firecrackers or smoke bombs might work... You've got her to open up at least insofar as being open to the idea of trade, the question is what appeals to kobolds? Shiny things and curiosities we've got, but we don't want to lose anything irreplaceable.

>>293270
>>293268
Of these I would offer until she is interested, in order: Firecrackers and smokebombs (easily replaced but she might not be interested), a frostshot, the phoenix egg, and finally the linespinner (the most interesting one for her probably, and not terribly powerful but we'll honestly never find another one). Not the whistle and certainly not the wand, lets not even mention that one.

If you have any other minor trinkets, feel free to offer those up first.

>>293266
Honestly I'm all for kicking the door down and then running.

Frostshot crystal is twinkly and something I could see you affording to replace for your mentor. Linespinner is the only intresting thing that is yours.

Or you can give permission to start a rumor of them that they can then claim to have evidence that it was started by you. And if you don't deny it people will consider any further claims as sour grapes orignating from you for some magnificent victory Catterbast had over you. The loss of face will be slight and will primarily have people speculating how Catterbast has humiliated you. Any real tension will be fake as the head of Catterbast's family knows the real deal. And you can do a public visit back here to apologize to the matriarch if so wished that will hopefully consist of tea while the everyone else thinks it's to appease her. A pretty good deal I say and I think they should take it. Oh and Catterbast owes you big time after this.

>>293422
Odd plan, but really the magic doodads are the only thing I'm willing to give up. Linespinner is OURS dammit.

>>293423
Not odd. Perfect.

And one August should take instead of offering useless trinkets as it not only works as protection for them from further blackmailing but could grudgingly bring the families slightly closer. Allies behind curtains so to say which is always good as it comes as a surprise to others. Oh and Catterbast will owe us big time.

August 2011/04/04(Mon)13:19 No. 293845 ID: b870d3
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Well, the frost crystals are replaceable, I've even made a few myself, the process it just a bit laborious to select a proper rock crystal then etch in all the proper engravings by hand.

"Well, I could offer to start a rumor for you two that would be traceable only back to me, also, I have this, a magical stone."

"What kinda rumorstory?.."

August 2011/04/04(Mon)13:25 No. 293847 ID: b870d3
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"Is prettystone... and special tingly maybe.. but how say is magical? Must think us stupidbold to think you have magic. Master says you just tricksy juggler, oilytongue, and pocketsnatch in schoolyard."

You could instruct her in its proper use, or you could demonstrate yourself right now. Ask her if there's anything she wants frozen.

Just do a few basic cantrips if you can, summon a small fire, or hell, a magic 'trick' or two could even work. This shouldn't be that hard.

"And if I were those things and found myself in mortal danger, I would need some dangerous trickery to get myself through it, wouldn't I? That's what this is for. So is this." Then you show her the phoenix egg, which might just be so shiny and nice looking that she makes a deal for it. Just be sure she understands its dangerous.

don't show the egg, she just wants to know what makes the crystal magic is all.

A rumorstory that would allow the two of them to live together without getting blackmailed. Catterbast can take the offer or leave it. As token of acceptance you'll have the biggest and ugliest toad that can be found here. That is all.

It's a pretty stone useful as paper weight and stop offering potentially dangerous objects to the bold like the ball of fire. Or showing how to use them for that matter. Master was a bully, thick-headed, cro-magnon. Also a kid and has since grown up like everyone does. Mayby.

Most likely the best way to do this is to 'demonstrate' use of the stone in some harmless way, maybe freezing Catterbast's aquarium, and then giving the stone to the bold. That way, she'll have her 'proof' that it's magical, but in all likelihood will lack the actual instructions on how to make proper use of it. We wouldn't ACTUALLY want to give her (or Catterbast) anything dangerous or potentially a weapon. Methinks the kobold will all in all misremember the key wording used to invoke the stone anyway.

August 2011/04/05(Tue)21:46 No. 294271 ID: 98a59d
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"Bring me something to drink and I will show you."

She fetches a goblet of wine while I absently wonder what it is that's driven proud Catterbast to take his time, so to speak, with a kobold maidservant. A knight in his prime should be drowning in available, even unavailable women.

Suppose it's not 'really' my business, but still, I'd like to think I have an inquisitive mind. The threat of dishonor it could bring, the size differences, and well... kobolds have never been known for their longevity. Surely he must know that.

August 2011/04/05(Tue)21:51 No. 294274 ID: 98a59d
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Iasashhzzz'aictak"
I mutter under my breath as I open up the channels. A gout of coldfog wreaths it's way around our wrists and tiny icebergs are left floating in the wine.
...
The girl gives a little gasp, her hands trembling at the sudden chill.
"Is magics. Yes!"

August 2011/04/05(Tue)21:55 No. 294275 ID: 98a59d
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She sets down the drink and scampers to the untried door turning back a moment to say "No peepen." before disappearing inside. She re-emerges momentarily with my mask and the respective items trade hands.
"Thankyou, but be careful with that. It is rather more troublesome than a homemade mask. I assure you"
"Yes, is cold, fair trade we say."

August 2011/04/05(Tue)21:57 No. 294276 ID: 98a59d
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I exit the door prize in hand. Finally, we can be gone from these wretched swamps. Perhaps my mask gains even more value fr-
...

FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

okay, play it cool. offer him a quick deal, you say nothing, he says nothing and no one has to get hurt. get a hand on something to hurt him with if he attacks but don't start it.

>>294276
Tell him not to worry, you didn't touch a hair on her head. Or anywhere else.

Tell him you've seen his secret, and you're just going to leave now. It's none of your business, and you don't want to tell anyone.

He doesn't NECESSARILY recognize August, what with the disguise and everything, but unless we're quick enough to hide the mask in our hand it's unlikely that he's dumb enough not to make the connection. And considering that Catterbast has training as a knight, I'm sure he can kick your ass if it comes to any sort of physical conflict. Perhaps this might be the time to utilize one of those smoke bombs before making your escape?

It'd be rather poetic... Catterbast returns from your cunning distraction only to see his rival stepping out with his prize, only to vanish in a cloud of smoke.

Then again, that's assuming it's a NINJA VANISH smoke bomb and not a "let the three-second long fuse burn down and it'll eventually make quite a smoky cloud" type.

>>294276
Well that's hardly ideal. Say hello to him and tell him you were looking for him. His sister said something about wanting some mask from his room or something.

He's probably not going to buy that, but it might give you time to find something heavy enough to brain him with and then tie him up in his room and leave some not on the door about not disturbing. Probably going to have to tie up the 'bold as well if you do that.

But don't just start running away. That just gives you away as guilty.

>>294276
Say "Hello" and keep walking as if absolutely nothing is out of the ordinary. When he confronts you act a bit confused as if you have no idea why he's acting like that.
You'll be FAR more convincing than if you offered an excuse right away, and he'll be much more likely to believe that you believe what you're saying.

Since we don't care and no support was received for a mutually beneficial plan I guess it's time for violence. I thought it was good.

Smoke bomb is a good start, firecracker thrown at face is known to distract people and swift kick to abdomen should allow you to pass him by. Extra kicks depending on how vicious you wish to be. Then it's just seeing if you can lose him long enough to get home.

>>294276
He certainly sorted that out quick.

"She's waiting for you in there." Might be a nice, ambiguous way of splitting his concentration, as it will tell him that you know of his kobold ladyfriend, but not necessarily the condition she's in.

Either way.. Catterbast's relationship, whether romantic or otherwise, may have been inspired by something beyond 'beauty'. But these mysteries are not for us to learn now.

August 2011/04/09(Sat)19:22 No. 295344 ID: 98a59d
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"Oh well, hello there Sir Catterbast Sperenze, you're back early. No worries, your secret is quite safe with me. In fact I do think she is waiting to show you something of value she acquired recently."

August 2011/04/09(Sat)19:25 No. 295345 ID: 98a59d
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"What? Who are-"

August 2011/04/09(Sat)19:26 No. 295346 ID: 98a59d
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"What me? Just a dragon, Raaawr.~"
"YOU!"

August 2011/04/09(Sat)19:30 No. 295352 ID: 98a59d
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"Ahahha *cough* *cough* Haha! Well met and we'll meet again I'm sure!"
"Aaaahggg I'll*cough* I'll tan your hi-*cough* your hide Aug*cough*!"

>>295352
Excellent. Now get out of there before the guards can mobilize.

great job! now book it!

>>295352
Yeah let's just run for a bit. Once we're in a populated area try to slacken the pace so people don't immediately try to stop you though. Act like you're in a hurry but not running away from anyone.

Don't run into any walls.
Tuck your mask away somewhere safe.
Don't drop anything.
Remember, you'll be wanting to head down and out.

>>295366

Tough luck you had to blow your cover for the kobold, as now your best bet is to make a hasty escape.

Since this was a warship, some of the bulkheads should be sealable from one side only. You might be able to buy time by sealing and dogging a hatch. But Catterbeast knows this vessel far better than you, and would know ways around. Only do this if you're certain about how to operate the hatch.

>>295352
Great, now you need to find a good ambush corridor and something to smack him hard in the head with so he goes down.

You need time to get the horse, and that would be quite difficult to accomplish if the guards are after you as well as this guy. So you need to take him out before he can raise the alarm too much.

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Ohsaintsheisfast!
"Pardonmemadamverysorry"
"Why I never!"
"Aaahhhhh, Slow *cough* down August we need to... talk~."
"Maybelaterverybussymustgoquitesorryhaveanapointmentreally,it'snotyouit'sme."

August 2011/04/10(Sun)22:19 No. 295578 ID: 98a59d
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Ohshit
"Haha gotcha punk."
Thinkfast
"Odd, do you smell something burning?"
"E-

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Sonofah!"

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"I though you 'had him'?"
"Ell 'old up a minute, e jest sploded like."
"Exploded"
"Yeah... that."
"Into paper confetti and baker's sugar?"
"Well..."

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"He's around here somewhere, find him."
"Shall, ah raise the 'larm?"
"Yes, wait, no. I mean... no. My mother, she doesn't need to be bothered about this. It's... a private matter.

Get one or two you trust tight-lipped, maybe a bold or something, just... find him, watch the exits. I... have to go check on something for a moment."
"Watever yeh say sire, yer call."

nice exit, very dramatic. can you keep going through the vents ? if not then i guess wait until he leaves then get out and see about a disguise. just raid someone's laundry and wear something different.

>>295582
Be wary. If you can fit in there the bolds definitely can. They'll probably be in frequent use.

Most definitely do not move yet, it'll make too much noise and y'all have too good ears NOT to hear it. Wait a bit.

>>295582
Excellent, make your way lower and then get out. Need to go to the stable to get the horse. And possibly steal a change of clothes alongside with an alternative mask. Also possibly check the kitchen for that frog.

Then it's time for a daring escape.

>>295582
Wait until there is nowhere near and come out again. Do you have a change of clothes that looks different? Or some way of changing your appearance? Now would be a good time to switch into something new.

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Mmm yes, will want to wait here a bit before moving on, but not too long. If one of them get the bright idea to shove a kobold in here there will be no end to our troubles being caught in such a tight spot. Doubt they could manage to squeeze themselves in though, imagine it's the sole advantage of a scholarly musculature.

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>>296192