>>1097570
Yeah, I wasn't about to let Cerebrum screw over their supply of new dye and stuff. Killing the Creator would be really bad for all the normal homunculi.

Honestly, not sure how we're gonna get new dye if we really do escape. Maybe that's what Cerebrum meant. No possessed creator to keep us supplied. Oh well. What's done is done.

First order of business, let's test how heat affects the tip of our tail now that it's only our body on the line. If something bad happens, all we have to do is shorten our tail a a bit and close it off.

Then, we can see about reattaching Pinch's pincer with whatever method seems best. She's earned the trust after all the shit we dealt with together.
Or maybe she'd prefer it as a dagger? If so we could see about attaching some rope to it using our textile skills so she can use it like a thrown kunai without losing it.

>>1097573
technically we can heat seal our wounds we obtained

>>1097573
The throwing kunai would be very cool.

Return the pincer to Pinch, she has earned it. See if you can get the other one returned too

>>1097574
Have we actually tested that yet? As Kentaro we may try that on one of our wounds (and maybe Timewinder it if we fuck up real bad.)
Tell Kage and Wallace we had to harm Cerebrum to prevent greater harm he was intent on causing.
As for his last words, the price he offered for that freedom was too high.

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/19(Thu)15:28 No. 1097558 ID: 4b8fae
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Possible answers to the question that was asked for the first one:

A) Drink the whole alcohol glass.

B) Drink half of the alcohol glass.

C) Don't drink alcohol.

D) Other suggestions.


Possible answers to the question that was asked for the second one:

A) Talk about funny stories.

B) Talk about serious topics.

C) Talk about your and her dreams.

D) Other suggestions.

For drinking, A. To earn their respect, you gotta drink drink drink. Its part of their culture.

Second question A) to get a feel for their culture but in a casual way.

Just sip. Look like you're savoring. So what's life like as chief's kid? High expectations? Follow up - if it's okay with her that is - so why aren't you hunting too? Just prefer drinks?

Drink the whole thing, that will surely impress her. As for the topic go with first with a funny stories, later we can switch to a more serious topic.

Baron 2024/09/18(Wed)15:48 No. 1097529 ID: 5f4803
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"You want to show all of them don't you?"

"No I-"


"Make them beg and bow as you prove you are Consort of the Mother Goddess! Oh that sounds so good! I get to watch Muamta, and Naqzamti grovel cause you picked me first!"

"Wait-"

Oh! And Shokzali! She is so mean all the time! It will be so sweet to watch her suffer!"

Okay that thing I said about her not being strangest? I'm starting to change my mind.

Baron 2024/09/18(Wed)15:48 No. 1097530 ID: 5f4803
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"Wait! Do you smell that? Blood!"

I don't smell anything, but I do hear footsteps. Heavy footsteps. Clumsy. Like melon-Muamta. That or it's another one of the girls carrying something heavy.

"I see, I see I see I see! It's Naqzamti! She returned with a kill! A foodbeast to put in the larder! And it is so big too! She will have tired herself out hunting it! She is perfect!"

"Perfect for...what?"

"They think I'm dumb, but I know. I see it in their faces. They brought me along not knowing how much the Frenzy gnawed at me. Now they have been bitten too! They have the heat burning inside them now! I can smell the change in them, even if they don't admit it!"

She is giggling way too much now. Is this a normal thing in Gorms you guys ran into?

"She fights to ignore it, to hide it. She goes hunting for the biggest foodbeast to distract and not think of it. But she will be tired. She cannot fight the urges now I know it, I know it I know it! I can show-no! No, no, no, no! I must prove I am better, I was made Nakumu first! I must be first, and she must know it! I will bring her here! But no she will not listen to me! She will just mock me. Stupid Naqzamti, ignorant Naqzamti! Fool Naqzamti! She cannot see my greatness, never will! Not until she is touched by the Consort! No I must be clever. She must smell the Consort first. Let the heat burn hot in her before she sees the Consort! Yes, yes! And then! The Consort-he will! He will! He wil-m

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That Nakumu word is a possessive meaning like, your protective warriors that you fuck. Power dynamics between you and the harem are wobbly. Dangerous, but possible upsides are obvious.

This one is trying to figure out how to get the girl with the molerat horny enough to fuck you too, without compromising her position as your first choice. Presumably being first puts her at higher rank in the Nakumu she is imagining. Are you even good to go again?

I'm not sure exactly how you two should subdue Naqzamti. Maybe you should distract her, and have Loquui surprise her & tie her up. Or maybe Loquui knows where they keep some of those drugs, & you two can figure out a way to get those drugs into Naqzamti.

Either way, when you do figure out a way, Loquui can keep her position in the Nakumu by riding Naqzamti's face & otherwise helping keep her under control. Like, have her act as your muscle while you dom them both?

To sum up what she's saying.. She basically wants you to breed them too, but she at the same time wants to be known as your highest breeding consort too. So she wants to have a high status amongst them while making them your figurative bitches.

Maybe if you hug the bird for a bit it'll be quieter.

oh neat, it looks like the hawk is back.

that baby needs to be fed or it's going to give away your position.
Do you want to follow the trial? If your house doesn't even have a bed it doesn't sound like you have much to go back to. Why not start a quest of parenting this chick?

MIDNASTER 2024/09/19(Thu)21:49 No. 1097575 ID: 4591f8
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Hawk: "TSEE-EEEEEEEEE-ARRRR"

The call of the bird shakes you to your core. She was bound to be back at some point.

You really, really want to get back home and start a quest. However, as much as it wrings your heart, there is a real possibility of a vengeful hawk reclaiming her chick and tearing you to shreds.

It is likely a safe bet to stay put for the night.

> that baby needs to be fed or it's going to give away your position.
> Do you want to follow the trial? If your house doesn't even have a bed it doesn't sound like you have much to go back to. Why not start a quest of parenting this chick?
>>1097398

It also appears that the feeding situation has been graciously handled by Treachery (ladder, soup bowl).

Just the past few minutes have been twisting your stomach about your lackluster home life, insofar that just a blanket and ladder have shown Treachery to be wealthier than you.

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You might want to help feed the bird so it imprints on you and not treachery

Boot up the Microsoft Entertainment Pack and play co-op Taipei

Wait, was that Graces photo we shredded in that ad? How'd they get it???

How about a nice romantic trip to a dungeon out in the middle of nowhere? What could possibly go wrong?

>>1095533
Check out the rack on him!

I mean, ugh. How crass.

>>1095535
Hmmmm.
We could get coffee and do some office foraging.
Thats where we find abandoned or unguarded food items to sustain ourselves in this harsh environment.
The best part is it only requires minimal amounts of larceny!

>>1095535
Honestly, fun seems to be at a premium here. So let's try just something between us. How about we raid the fridge for whatever food we got and I'll tell you a funny story about how I ended up buying 15 different plush dolls for my mom by accident. It involves a paint bucket, a chicken, and a entire freaking cheese wheel.

Silence 2024/09/19(Thu)07:41 No. 1097551 ID: ed041d
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>>1097483
You alert the Box walkers to keep the Diplomats safe, thankfully there are a few with Close In Weapon Systems mounted, so no grenades fired by Red Mask will strike.

Silence 2024/09/19(Thu)07:42 No. 1097552 ID: ed041d
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>>1097485
You keep the pressure up, and fire a missile barrage, most miss but one strikes one of Red Mask's grenade cannons.

You are keeping the pressure up.

ok so his right leg is damaged, and thier left grenade pod is destroyed, so he should be more forced to straif to his right due to the weight imbalance. use that knowledge to lunch a missile to where he *should* be heading, and keep focusing on his legs. removing his ablility to move will give us a huge advantage

>>1097554
this, but keep alert for tricks. This supposed elite is going down surprisingly easily.

Try to push a signal for your remaining deployable stuff.
And shoot the head. It might make a great trophy, but that's what the other suckers might have thought before he unleashed his secret weapon from there.

>>1097335
>>1097336
depends on the oil you use. My vote's on "feed": both of them are immune to flames to it's not like it's really tilting the balance, and it makes for great spectacle

>>1097314
>>1097318
this is all well and good, but wouldn't it be cute if Ashley ended up with a little mushroom too? to make it less one-sided

>>1097338

If Myco gives something in exchange, I'd say that's kind of up to him. It couldn't hurt if Ashley specifically asked for a memento to remember him by, though.

>>1097344
Myconid can give Ashley a buttbaby!

Weren't you able to do split screen or picture in picture before? You only need to watch the events in the central room, not control anything there.

1. wavy braided half up half down hair
2. eyepatch

-Looong hair!
-Basketball player height! (but for fairies)

Alright, two options, let's make 'em count:

Height - Vivi is considerably tall. To put it in scale: Her height, when compared to the average fairy woman, is about what Serah's height is when compared to the average human woman. She is a giant

Eyebrows & Facial Demeanor - Intense. Her neutral expression is almost a glare, but it radiates less anger and more of a sense of deep focus. You can tell by looking that she's ready for anything, and would be difficult to catch by surprise. As for her eyebrows, make 'em thicker than just a curved or angular line. Hers are thick enough that you gotta draw a shape and fill it in with color.

- Hair color
dark green with some light green streaks or patches, or vice versa

- Tattoos (you can describe multiple tattoos as a single feature) has some names of the people who beat her in fencing cause she wants to remember and honor them cause not many people can beat her. She sees those names of winners as battle scars too.

>>1097535
Her ears are a little longer than average and quite expressive.
Even a little mobile, tilting up and down and moving in ways that sync with her mood.
She is self conscious about them, and regrettably her ears redden too when she blushes, rare as that is.
Primarily, the biggest annoyance is that shes started to worry that they are a tell in duels and as such she has taken to wearing a binding head band to tie them down during matches.

She has the brightest, most infectiously joyous of smiles and while it is as rare a sight as it is singularly charming, when something brings out that smile she melts hearts.
Much to her chagrin, it is adorable.
A badass blade dancing fae shouldnt make people want to squee at her cuteness.

>>1097331
B. With good hunting we can save more of our food supplies for the climb.

Nalthar 2024/09/18(Wed)21:58 No. 1097544 ID: 355e44
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The robolds are persuaded to temper their exuberance and take it safe. The lizzbolds race through ferns and thickets with sure feet and high spirits.

With the lizzbold's knowledge of the forest the party is able to avoid the more dangerous creatures, and fend off the more annoying ones. They even manage to bag a few small gliding salamanders, when a flock drops out of the canopy and divebombs them. By midday they rest in a clearing around halfway through the forest.

Murdoc takes a pair of lizzbolds to try and get in a bit of hunting. In a patch of dirt by the clearing are some fresh tracks.

Gnapper says:
A: A flock of little snappers. Taste okay but they're so tricky.
B: Ooh, spinies! Very tasty, but they sting.
C: Those things! They like to hide, but they taste good.
D: A big stomper, too big for lizzbolds to hunt alone. I wonder how they taste?

>>1097544
D! How do they taste?

>>1097544
C. Once we catch one, maybe Martah can use their vocal cords to make some calls and draw more out of hiding.

>>1097544
Spineys.
They may be easier to deal with for our more adept hunters.
The spines may be harvestable and have utility.
Plus, itd be a nice reward for our new lizbold buddies.

Grab the MEDICINE book and then wave the crew forward to join us. That book might come in handy for elf survival!

>>1090910
Promising.

I dont think the room would look so well appointed with one of those monsters lurking within.

Grabbing the book is a fine idea.
It can double as an emergency sheild or thrown object, but hopefully it will not be needed for its improvised or intended purpose.

Agreed.
It is time to bring your friends forward.
However, your job does not end at the wave.

Quietly clear their path of any potential noise making collision obstacles like scattered furniture or dropped gear and other partyware discarded in panic.
Just place it safely at the hall side.
Also, spare a glance towards them as they move towards you.
Watch behind them specifically for beasts entering the corridor on random patrol.
Spotting them first could buy the precious seconds needed to take cover.

Grab every book you can carry, starting with Medicine and Magic. This place is going up in smoke anyway.

...Okay, you know what? Let's take these spam posts and turn them into the titles of some wacky elf aristocrat's secret otherworldly porn stash.

>>1097363
The esoteric erotica of Togel Loveseat?

It's find that rhythm again, everyone

Toxoglossa 2024/09/18(Wed)19:36 No. 1097542 ID: 86847c
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The Creator’s tail bobs up and down as they start pounding faster, arched over Casey’s prone form. Her body welcomes each thrust with a warm, tight embrace: her slickness dripping out of her and staining the ancient, pitted metal of the sanctuary.

“Uh! Don’t stop! Don’t stop!” She pants, clutching at their iridescent feathers.

“They’re going to be incredible- hah- and so full of life -aha- and love -ha.” They continue to tell her as their dick drills deep. “They’ll be beautiful and clever -hah- and probably a real handful, -ha- just like their mother.”

“Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!” Casey’s legs clench and shiver as wetness paints her thighs from another small orgasm. Her whole body begins to tighten up as another, more powerful climax builds up within her.

>>1097391
I think she might explode from a broken condom! A single drop might unlock something if she's lucky.

The fireworks show looks like it's about to start. There'll be rainbows, wings, and maybe even rainbow wings. Girl's going to absorb enough mana to rival Fae queens, if not become one herself.

Hey Kol, you'd better pick up the pace if you wanna keep up. Though, I don't think Gabe will mind another kiss. Allayane IS incorporeal, right? Think you can have your body lean in to hug him while your spirit stands for her?

Embrace life!

1/2 Nalthar 2024/09/17(Tue)15:35 No. 1097498 ID: 355e44
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Gently, you close your paw around hers, and push her blade aside. Drawing your long knife you stand over the cadaver. Butchering a fellow animal hews nauseatingly close to bestial cannibalism, but you steel yourself and strike. Lisel trembles yet doesn't look away as you quickly clear the decrepit flesh from the bat's ribs. Prying the bones apart reveals yet another metallic intrusion.

Where the bat's heart should be is a strange vessel, sprouting wires that burrow into the surrounding muscles. In its center a wheel ticks, half turning before resetting. You drive your knife into the thicket of wires and start cutting the horrid thing loose. As the connections are severed the body jolts and jerks. With one last spasm the last is cut, the device clicking to a halt. Glowing liquid oozes from a rent where you scraped the side, hissing when it meets flesh. Lisel hands you a thick cloth, and you hurriedly wrap it up, glad to get it out of your sight.

2/2 Nalthar 2024/09/17(Tue)15:36 No. 1097499 ID: 355e44
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The scratching is getting louder in the cabinet, it's well time you were out of this room. Lisel gathers the little bundle in her arms and you hastily escort her to the door. Looking down the hallway towards the room you know the others are hunting in, its a long walk of at least twenty feet. The runner carpet bunches in few spots, but otherwise there is no cover from the guard patrol of three armed rats, which even now you can see are headed this way. A few inches from you is a hole in the floor, large enough to give you access to the underfloor.

Back in the bathroom you hear a thud as the box that was blocking the hole in the cabinet falls over.

Guess we're gonna try escaping through the underfloor.

Is it possible for us to return the way we came, the more we push forward the more monsters are there. We are not equipped for any more fights.

We could try going into the underfloor for cover while the guards patrol. If they don't notice us and walk by, climb back out. If they do notice us or if something else causes them to stay active in the hall, venture through the underfloor.
Also if we do go into the underfloor, make sure to have the lantern light as low as possible.

Enhance knockers. We need somewhere for those donuts to go.

Hm. Gotta wonder if this is how you end up looking like your current self. You now and memory you look similar, but with the sub-dimension lacking colour, you could have completely different fur colouration and we wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Unrelated thought, there's gonna be some identity issues to untangle after all's said and done, who you are, who other people think you are, who you want to be, etc.

>>1097521

Keeping it minimal makes the most sense. Lose the darker patches and add a little weight at the center (for comfort, of course) and we're already a completely different person.

Taller neck! Huge fluffy ears with extra fluff! Extra fabulous booty! Fluffier tail!

>>1097521
Suggestion:
>>/questdis/142680

Compare notes, what has she seen out of the ordinary so far. And what does she make of this diagram.

An ally! Yay! Do we get to learn her name? Or shall she remain a nameless HA member in our eyes? As for game plans, we should definitely catch each other up on what we know. Being on the same page information-wise is the first step to successful collaboration~

(1/2) kpwlt 2024/09/18(Wed)07:53 No. 1097516 ID: 127310
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>An ally! Yay! Do we get to learn her name? Or shall she remain a nameless HA member in our eyes?

If you ask, you might get something.

If you decide not to ask her name, I’ll just call her the Rep.

>Compare notes, what has she seen out of the ordinary so far.
>As for game plans, we should definitely catch each other up on what we know.

After spending some time verbally mapping out the place, you come to realise that you’ve both pretty much been in the same places.

The only differences being she went straight to the end of the first hallway without checking any of the siderooms like you did, and she also checked the coffin at the end of that hallway. She says that there was nothing of interest in there, just bones.

Additionally, she went partway through the left tunnel that you rushed past earlier. She says that it goes for a very long time and branches, so she hasn’t explored all of it yet. Seems to be exclusively mole people in there, though.

“This is just what I’ve seen this time around though.” She says. “When the Association first scouted this place I went all over. There’s actually a pretty major storage room fairly close to here, if I’m remembering correctly, that is. Maybe your minister friend’s in there?”

(2/2) kpwlt 2024/09/18(Wed)07:53 No. 1097517 ID: 127310
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>And what does she make of this diagram.

I presume you mean the wall drawings.

The top leftmost etching is pretty obviously the Halberd, which is a constellation famously visible throughout very few countries, with this being one of them.

Next is fairly obviously a king. You are free to speculate on what exactly that means but the Rep seems to prefer not to read too much into it.

Next is what the Rep claims to be a depiction of a well, accompanied by what you both agree to be a skull and crossbones. You think you’ve only seen wells in country towns, so why mole people underground in the city would be drawing them is a mystery to you.

Next is a crude representation of a stretch of the shoreline, with the city’s approximate location marked by two long, crossing lines.

Off to the side is a group of four people. All armed with different weapons. The Rep seems to suggest that the crosses over their faces aren’t meant to be metaphorical or artistic.

Finally, a scene of the tunnels underground and the city above it. Three people stand in a tunnel, while a fourth seems to have fallen off of an underground cliff.

Speculation: could this be a history of the mole people, how they came to be underground. Or someone else occupying this space before them.

*Hopkins skulks in the hall, peeking in but keeping out of the way.*

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/09/17(Tue)10:14 No. 1097491 ID: df64c0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3JIm4YBJrA

>>1097491
As a matter of fact, Lorrence there is. As Melkior- oh speaking of which, Practical Maya, please bandage his wound if you can? Thank you.

As I was saying Lorrence, something that was said intrigued me. The body which we currently see, it's not your actual one isn't it? Your real one is still under our custody, and the one we see now is a limited corpse puppet that acts as something a golem, made from dead bodies. It is interesting because this ability has been used by Essence of Life in the past, and what's more, every interaction with Happy the Tragedy phantom has also been through a construct. How did you acquire such an ability? I've heard of certain members of your world that go into a coma and bring forth astral projections that have certain powers as long as they are bound to someone. Is this similar to that? I am interested to know where this ability comes from as it may shed a light on how Happy has also used his construct. If we can pinpoint the origin of this, then it may bring new evidence to light.

>>1097492
*Corax looks over his shoulder at The Mad Creator*
Rest assured, sir, I don't want a "fall guy." Whether you are, or aren't Happy remains to be seen.

*Hopkins looks around for that butler guy*
We should probably fetch some bandages for eyepatch.

Yeah I suppose it might be best to try and reason with him. Try to get him to see that if he needs help, these acts of violence against innocents are completely counterproductive.

But also let's be careful not to make assumptions. We don't know who the goddess' people are. If he feels the need to, say, eradicate all of the world for the good of the voidkin because someone built a world on top of their precious void, that's probably still very bad. In general, vengeance is not a cause we should hitch ourself to, even if it's against Cneph. I mean the goddess.

But also maybe we can play along for now to keep the hostages safe? How good a liar are you?

well, perhaps in his perspective he is right, but even so you already know he is willing to take hostages and do... whatever this is so a grain of salt... the right perspective can believe anything, after all.
WELL, you said the light felt resonant? well even with one hand you can snap fingers and flare the light bigger, and hey the dark around your hand is point blank, so fight or peace you should try to rip your hand out of it

Seriously revenge? Don't you have goals? Pursing revenge is a waste.

I mean, what's the alternative? He rips our arm off? Maybe we should just let him talk for now. Besides, what does he mean 'did to her people'?

Hate to be the optimist here, but it sounds like he genuinely believes what he's saying. If it's true, or at least half-true, what could it mean for you? The Goddess is dead, yes, but could it be possible that some shard of herself lives on inside of you?

>>1096975
"Hey, man, don't blame me for not coming prepared with a magic weapon. Blame the monster for being so inconsiderate that he's immune to regular weapons!"

>>1096689
Caitlyn checks the rope and then begins to cross the room through the sludge, catching herself on the rope when her balance is threatened. "Whatever is down here better be worth this. Its going to take a week to scrub this smell out."

>>1097012
The fissure continues horizontally some 150', through about forty feet of wall and then diagonally across the floor of a pillared hall roughly twice the size of the one Kisara and Caitlyn are currently in. Below the fissure's entire length, there's a cave, seemingly separate from - but comparable in size to - the one under the hole Cold and Woe went down. Both areas are basically pitch black, so effective mapping would require a light source... or, possibly, a calligraphy brush Kisara can wield in bat form, to take notes as part of an echolocation-based survey.

Traversing the fissure to reach that larger hall might be relatively straightforward, by professional rock-climber standards - just gotta go single file, pressure-walking against opposite walls - but if part of it turns out to still be unstable, who knows how much rock could suddenly be coming down on your head. There's almost certainly another way around, longer but safer.

>>1097174
Shadow-tar thing plowed a path through the slime, and foxmen have been busily expanding it with shovels. Only about two or three feet wide so far, and the residue on the floor is still fairly slippery and disgusting, but the stone floor is actually visible. Even without the guide-rope, someone with at least Athletics 2 could run full-speed along the cleared section, or fight, without to significant impediment or risk.

rolled 9, 10, 2, 5, 10, 4, 4, 8, 8, 5 = 65

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>>1097286
Once on the other side with Kisara she examines the entrance of the other door, illuminating it with her caste mark if needed to see further in. She pondered what that shadow mass might be and questioned if she should have struck it down or not - it seemed to know where it was going and that concerned her. "Does anyone know what that shadow was?"

ooc:
Try to determine the nature of the shadow thing that passed by.
int 2 + occult 4

Bird train seems good.

Suggestion 2024/09/15(Sun)23:02 No. 1097466 ID: 855371
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Alright, bird train it is. Still impressive to see them. I hear about them, and I see them in posters, but to see one up close is always a sight to behold. They're more like moving fortresses. How those little avars managed to construct stuff like this I'll never figure out.

"How are the bird trains this big?! There were never this big where I came from?"

"Probably because those were local lines. The ones used for traveling the wastes are pretty big so they can just crash through anything that gets in the way"

"Now remember the Avars run the train. No attacking them-"

"-no eating I know I know!"

She's really excited about getting onto the train. None of the usual threats of violence or scaring away smaller creatures.

Suggestion 2024/09/15(Sun)23:04 No. 1097467 ID: 855371
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Jenwin got us aboard real quickly. I keep forgetting just how deep the guildmaster's pockets are. Usually to get aboard you need to book months in advance, as an on-site pass costs you an arm and a leg. Wait.

"So this will get us directly to the Sirassates Jenwin?"

"Well barring the few stops to take on supplies and unexpected detours, yes."

"And just how many detours on average have you experienced?"

"At least one or two per trip. Remember the wastes can be treacherous even to the prepared. It should only add an extra day for every stop though."

"Day? How long do these trips take?!"

"Sergei, don't you remember how far the Sirassate is?"

Jenwin looks back at me when I don't answer.

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>Geography
Those suck. They force you to memorize the twisted shape of foreign countries so you forget to ask questions about the people living in it or how badly your empire is screwing those people over.

>Talk to
Vidian needs constant supervision. Can you transfer us to someone else so we can multitask?

Keep an eye on Vidian. Not necessarily too close, but in the same coach and within shouting range.

Prancing Cervid Studio 2024/09/14(Sat)21:54 No. 1097420 ID: 3904e0
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>I'm going to second the petrification pronking protection.
>If the curse stops you from moving, then clearly the only solution is to keep moving.
I prance and prong out of fear that staying in one place for too long will petrify me. You will not striketh me, o’ salty hag!

(I’ll come back for you, my beloved. Just after the sweet licks of salt on my buds)

I hop and skip for minutes and my legs feel all the more weary. Her cackling is still distant; I wonder if she even knows I’m here. No matter, I head in a direction with my best gut. If I see enemies or more unlucky petrified sods, then I must be going the right way!

And indeed I was! For I come upon a sight even stranger than the last! At first, an ordinary river. But at second glance, it’s also under the effects of petrification! It curves motionless into the fog. I don’t recall any crick or river through the woods as a wee lad, but it could be a moat around the mines! I search for a raft or vehicle to safely cross this accursed river—but no dice.

>How ever does one traverse this strange phenomenon?

If it's petrified as well, then it should be solid enough to cross on, right? Still, be cautious and put not but a single hoof on this river

Wait a few minutes. Beware of sudden onrushing lights. If you see even the merest pair of them coming immediately move at full speed towards whichever bank is closest. Do not delay. Fae vessels ply these petrified rivers at incredible speed and in this mist will plough through you like a tumbling boulder.

Give it a dainty stamp to test its surface

Is there anything *not* under the effects of petrification? Maybe it's you who are under the effects of... everythingelse... petrification...itis.

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Ah, it's of two minds. The red lights seem to be how much it's leaning towards security/aggression. Currently you are breaking two laws: you are trespassing and you have given the indication you're a thief. Best to solve both those problems quickly.
Tell it you are not going to steal, and do not wish to break any of its laws. Perhaps you can talk outside if that's more comfortable? You are willing to purchase fabric. What does it accept as currency or trade?

Hey do you remember anything about robotics? Any chance you could repair this guy? Too bad we don't have a repair spell.

uh, ask how is planning to buy or trade theft?

Oh, maybe ask for a job so you have a reason to be here without them getting pissy and ask for a tour if they're not against the idea.

Before us is a forgotten production and security drone. It is heavily damaged.

It's old directives still function, however, time has given birth to a unique personality beneath. Due to this it has a split personality.

The color of the eyes denote the level of control each personality currently has.
Red for the automaton, blue for the friendly personality.

The red personality is currently in a high state of alarm and control. We need to placate it. If we can avoid a fight, we'll have a new friend we can bring back. Choose your words carefully, Silv.

Raise your hands slowly so it can see you aren't a threat.
Tell it you surrender and would like to be escorted from the building. Once outside, feel free to talk normally to it. The red personality should be much less aggressive with you outside, which will make it safer and easier to talk with blue.

Due to it's nature, if a fight breaks out Marshlight will likely destroy it utterly- but it can probably rip Fern apart in seconds.
May we avoid such tragedies.

Play the part of a prospective client. Apologize for entering uninvited, but there were no listed visiting hours. Ask if they will allow you to step outside so you can discuss business.

It might be a long shot, but see what they can tell you about the owner of this factory, and whether you might be able to purchase it.

To trade! Trade! Patch your holes with whatever runes we got, and it'll look nicer than cloth. We swear!