>>30259111
Eh, we said we'd make an effort, so do so.
"So, any plans for what to do after dinner?"
>Drink more wine.

>>30259215
This.

>>30259111
"You know, I met someone today at the church of Raev who seemed to know you... been out doing good deeds I see."

Avalon, PLEASE stop including flirtatious lines in every single dialogue option. It's getting satirical of smut quests at this point.

>>30259241
The last three or four updates have been writein only. The one before that had no 'flirtatious' option. I'm not entirely sure what you're on about, what with me including lines to flirt with guys Annelin is attracted to being somehow bad.

Damn, Karl's going to make this really difficult...

>>30259111
Question, could that Appal weapon smith use our indestructible bra as the enchantment base to forge a more useful piece of armor? Just asking since direct equipment destruction enchantments seem to be a thing.

>>30259241
>every single dialogue option
>Writein
>Writein
>Writein
>Writein
>Questions/compliments
>Writein

uh

>>30259111
Ask him if he thinks he can help Michael's martial training?

I think we've taught a good foundation, but he needs more than that to defeat his father.

>>30259403
Is he only fighting his father? Because I thought he was fighting the other candidate also.

>>30259450
That's only if he loses to his dad.

>>30259450
No, if he fails the fight against his father, his father will choose another candidate.

>>30259480
Hopefully his dad isn't going to fall in Michael's sword, as some misguided attempt at making up for not taking the queen's curse upon himself.

>>30259215
>>30259222
"So, uhm. Any plans for after dinner?" you ask.

"Either stargazing, or..." he shrugs. "It's up to you. I don't want to be too forward, after all." he says, as you both sip wine.

You nod, and find yourself smiling.
"I was hoping to get Mike some more instructors."

"I could teach him a thing or two about general fitness." Karl says. "Granted, we'll need some privacy."

"...What?"

"Oh. I work out in the altogether when I can."

A flush overcomes your face as imagination takes over. "Oh, did I... Augh, I shouldn't have said that..."

>Writein

>>30259693
oopsie.

>>30259693
"I know you're much more resistant to damage than the average man, but don't you ever accidentally..."

>>30259693
"Stargazing would be nice. Maybe somewhere secluded?"

>>30259693
>"Oh. I work out in the altogether when I can."
Oh. Of course he does. What old man doesn't work out nude.

Seriously, go to any gym. Wrinkly old nutsacks as far as the eye can see.

As for what Annelin says, I got not much. Maybe just agree to the stargazing.

>>30259693
"Don't say anything like that near Gina, she might start daydreaming about it on the spot."

>>30259693
"...Do you oil yourself up as well?"

>>30259693
"Stargazing could be fun."

Man this is awkward, I'm going to vote to shoot him down when it's all said and done, but I don't want to try and cut the date short when he's put so much effort in.

>>30259693
"Stargazing seems nice."

>>30259693
"just stargazing..."

>>30259781
God damn it, it's funny because it's true. So many naked old men.

>>30259800
He's either going to work out fantastically with church-girl-who's-name-I-don't-remember, or their autism and awkwardness will combine into the perfect storm of unpleasantness.

>>30259907
Freth, and yeah, whatever happens there it will be memorable.

>>30259762
>>30259769
these two

>>30259241
Alright, fair enough. The last several have been writeins, I concede that. I still think that the flirty options - and actual character behaviors - are unnecessarily common. Even in contexts that don't call for them. That scene with Gina, for instance. It was so blatant that even Gina admitted it was uncharacteristic of her.

>>30259762
"I know you're much more resistant to damage than the average man, but don't you ever accidentally..."

"I also recover quite quickly." he says, smiling. "And I make sure to avoid any place that's actually dangerous. I prefer most to excercise in large, open fields."

"A-ah." you manage. "Stargazing does sound nice. Someplace... secluded, maybe?" you ask.

"I know just the place." he says, pouring you more wine. You sip it gently. "Right on top of the castle. The roof is flat, and I can bring cushions."

>>30260154
"Sounds lovely, I imagine you would also have a nice view of the kingdom as well?"

>>30260154
>pouring you more wine. You sip it gently

use eye, set it to non drugged wine and check both glasses

>>30260217
Seconding. Also remind him to bring a blanket incas edit gets chilly.

>>30260154
Was this another "writein" option?

>>30260261
(Yes, apologies.)

>>30260243
I'm pretty sure we just have a fairly low tolerance for alcohol.

And yet we still like it.

>>30260358
no the beer was just super strong, we have decent tolerance for alchohol

>>30260421
We're from the north, so we have a decent tolerance for a people the generally can't hold their liquor.

>>30260154
"That would be nice."

>>30260217
>>30260255
"You should bring a blanket." you say with a smile. "In case it gets chilly." he nods as you finish your glass, and you both rise. He leads you to the courtyard, then goes to get a few things.

He holds up his hand, and he's soon wrapped in long lines of shining power. With great care, he picks you up, and leaps atop the castle.

The power slips away when he lands, and he smiles at you. The kingdom, a sea of tiny lights, stretches out before you, and above, the gods on their infinite homes span the sky. You find yourself wrapped in a blanket, resting against cushions set against a wall.

The view makes you feel so small, dwarfed by the million points in the sky and on the earth.

You feel his hand holding yours.

>Writein

>>30260493
I think now might be the time to break it to him...

>>30260493
"Karl...I... I really appreciate you doing all this for me, and I'm really flattered, but... I'm sorry."

We should probably stop this soon, otherwise it will count as leading him on.

>>30260516
God, what do we even say? I've never been on the other side of this situation.

>>30260493
just stand their and look at the world.

>>30260493
"Thank you Karl, this whole date has been amazing, and I really want you to be happy, but I don't want to lead you on."

>>30260493
I'd say we should enjoy the moment first.

>>30260519
agreed

>>30260493
I honestly think the thing to do here is put him in the friendzone...
BUT.

Recall that that's what he actually wanted. He wanted to get us out of his head.

>>30260493
"this is really a wonderful sight, but i don't think you should be doing all that for me...
i mean, i don't think we're a match... it was a really nice date but let's stop here, alright?"

>>30260493
I've tried writing dialogue for this four or five times now, just can't do it. So I'll support something along the lines of >>30260588 & >>30260600.

>>30260600
I thought he wanted us to try.

And did we?

>>30260692
>And did we?
No. We tried to try, but our failure to follow through on even that should be enough to let him know we just aren't into him.

>>30260692
Alright yeah we did.

I'm not sure what's off about him, since he is a good person, or at least trying to be.

Is it the feeling that he's trying too hard?

>>30260728
I don't know, but despite the fact that he seems like a nice person (now), and he's obviously damned good looking and all that, I just never found him a particularly appealing choice.

>>30260593
>>30260566
>>30260542
You come to a realization, and it hurts. Twice in as many days! You gently release his hand.

"Karl..." you manage, "As... As wonderful as this is, as beautiful as the stars are and the dinner was amazing and... and everything, everything tonight was great... I don't think we match." you manage softly. "I tried, and..." you can't find words.

"It's alright." he says, resigned. "To be honest, I didn't think it would work out either."

"Then why-"

"I had to try. I had to see if I could. I had to practice, I had to make the first step out." he takes a deep breath. "Thank you, Annelin. For giving me a second chance. I think it's more than I truly deserve." he says softly.

The pleasant warmth in your belly has spread to the rest of you, and you're too tired to say anything, slowly falling asleep.

You feel gentle hands pick you up, and gently lay you to bed and cover you. a few steps, and the door shuts.

... ... ...

You wake up and look out the window.

So... That's that. Teel isn't a factor, anymore. He leaves in a few hours. Karl and you... You've dismissed that.

You pinch your nose, with a soft sigh.

>What now?

>>30260807
Well then, I guess it's time to go see Michael, we did promise him an answer today.

>>30260807
I think the Freth-Karl shipping thing can wait one day or so just to see if Karl bumbles into her himself. It would be nice if he did.

>>30260807
Work out until every tendon is screaming. Burn horniness and tension while getting that bed-rest fat out too.

>>30260807
FORMS

as for the romance situation, I say we deny Micheal and wait for the right guy.

>>30260807
Go work out, because when in doubt, do forms! Then go find Michael. Unless he finds us first, of course.

>>30260807
forms!
and if we see him, tell Karl the shy girl he helped a few days ago may have a crush on him

>>30260921
I don't think we should flat out tell him about her crush, but we should definitely tell him to go visit her and that she wants to see him.

>>30260807
>>30260823
>>30260867

Personally? I think we give Micheal a chance, he will have plenty of times to prove himself. The others have all had a fair chance.

>>30260921
Maybe we should just say that he could try Raev for guidance? She's been good to us so far.

...Even though I'm pretty sure Law was able to temporarily(?) strip her of her immortality because she dropped too many spoilers and she's currently staying with Rikard.

>>30260957
Oh I agree, I'm all for telling Michael he can court us.

He has definitely proven himself to be a fine husbando.

>>30260807
naked forms in bedroom to pray to Raev. We have the time, why not

>>30260957
I agree.

>>30260807
Forms!

Is the arm fitting today or tomorrow?

>>30261003
I think traditionally that's done at night in an outdoor area.

Without those factors, it's just old people stuff.

>>30260807
We should probably tell Karl that Raev sister qt-pie wants to meet him.

>Forms!
>Work out until you're ready to pass out!

You get to work. It's long, and hard, and painful, but it removes the tension of the whole few days. Half dance, half attack, you slide one-handed through the gauntlet and sabaton motions in your tunic and pants. After a solid hour of nonstop work, you sit heavily on the bench.

"You look awful worn out." says an old man, suddenly seated beside you. He wears white with gold trim.

>Why do you /all/ do that?! Seriously!
>Who might you be?
>Ah. It's about time I met the last of you.

>>30261081
>Write in
No...
You're just a mundane old dude, right? Not a god or anything, right?

>>30261081
>>Ah. It's about time I met the last of you.

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>>30261081
I don't know why this actually surprised me.

I'm going to laugh my ass off if it's not even Law.

>>30261081
"are you an hallucination?"

>>30260867
>spoiler
I'd rather we set up a friends with benefits thing with him in the meantime. So long as he understands we aren't interested in anything serious.

>>30261081
sigh
"I hope this sounds insane to you, but please tell me you're just a perfectly normal old man with no magic or divine power or anything?"

>>30260957
I agree
though I'm personally hoping for Raev romance, even though it runs the risk of /u/ invading this quest

>>30261081
>Ah. It's about time I met the last of you.

>>30261208
>Raev romance
>not Law romance
absolutelydisgusting.jpg

>>30261259
Law can go suck a cock.

>>30261081
"If you want to reap the reward, you'd better put in the work. So, what would you like to talk about?"

>>30261272
karl/law hatesex /y/ when?

>>30261259
>Raev-nice, caring goddess that actually seemed disappointed we aren't currently into girls so she could 'bless us properly'
>Law-warmongering genocidal douchebag
yep, Raev all the way

>>30261318
>warmongering genocidal douchebag
What can I say? I like bad boys.

"Please tell me you're just an old man. Please."

"Nope. I am..." he raises his hands ominously, "A /very/ old man!" he cackles softly, leaning forward on his cane. "I'm Micheal's grandfather on his mother's side." he explains. "Folks call me Ortin." he extends a shaky hand, and you take it. "I was relaxing in my villa a ways away, when I heard there was some sort of incident here at the castle. And here is a young lady who lost her arm to protect not just my grandson, but my son in law and the kingdom both of them serve." he chuckles. "Well-done!"

"But your robes..."

"I am a cleric of Law, yes, but a rather... liberal one." he admits. "Heck, I was quite a lover of Alvin lasses in my prime, though my daughter hated my many mistresses." he shrugs. "I'm just here to see what all the hullabaloo is all about."

>Well, that's a relief.
>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!
>So what do you think?
>Writein

>>30261335
>Well, that's a relief.
>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!

>>30261335
>Well, that's a relief.
>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!
>So what do you think?

>>30261335
>I was quite a lover of Alvin lasses in my prime
>This old man likes bird loli
Exquisite taste

>>30261392
hell yeah motherfucker

>>30261335
>Well, that's a relief.
>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!
>So what do you think?

There is no reason to not have an all of the above moment.

>>30261335
>>Well, that's a relief.
>>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!

>>30261335
Just ask all three.

>>30261335
So, adultery runs in his family?

>>30261335
>>Well, that's a relief.
>>Ha. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god!
I like these two.

>>So what do you think?
But what's this one even asking?

>>30261335
>>So what do you think?
"Nothing I couldn't hand-le."

>>30261587
Puns are for that other protag.

>>30261587
>puns
No. I refuse to let this be a thing with yet another protagonist.

>>30261822
Puns are always bad unless they are very subtle.

"Well, that's a relief. For a moment I thought I was meeting another god." you let out a sigh of relief as he chuckles. "So what do you think?"

"I think you are rather preoccupied." he says honestly. "I think you need to sort you and your boys - or girls, whichever - and simply be ready to do your job." he says. "You just seem preoccupied. Distant." he says. "But... you have talent, if you've done what I've heard about. Pray this old man no mind."

Micheal enters, and meets your eyes. He flushes, then sees his grandfather and lights up.

"Papa!" he says, rushing to his side almost like a child. "How are you!"

"I'm fine, my boy, I'm fine..."

The two get into an animated discussion, leaving you to your thoughts.

>Writein

>>30262146
Hey kid, wanna /ss/?

>>30262146
Leave them to get reacquainted for a few minutes then get Michael back to training. We should try to get him a greats word instructor today.

>>30262146
Leave them to chat unless they actively try and draw us into the conversation. If there's a lull in the conversation, we can say to Michael that we'll talk to him later when him and his grandfather have had time to catch up.

>>30262146
He said preoccupied twice.

But I don't know, we're already making progress on that front.

>>30262146
Preoccupied eh?

Maybe we need to do some intense soul-searching.

>>30262269
Pretty sure we're being prompted to do something. No idea what though.

>>30262146
should we go see karl?
ja'al will get our arm completed tomorrow, right?
that dream about law/emperor of mankind/M bison sure was bad, i should tell someone about it...

>>30262146
Tell Michael we need to talk to him when he's free.

>>30262437
Give Karl another day to cool down after we turned him down. It's polite.

Ja'al might need us for a fitting before the army's complete, so yes we should stop by at some point tonight.

We had a nightmare instead of a lewd dream about Teel. Nothing worth talking about there.

>>30262199
>>30262192
>>30262484
You wait for a lull between the old man talking about his alvin maids ("They know how to get 'all' the spots, hehehehe") and sneak in a quick notice to Micheal about talking to him. Once he finishes, you have Micheal run through his forms and attacks, watching him with care.

The hour is spent on small instructions, corrections, and advice, then you and him leave the elderly fellow, who you swear fell asleep.

"S-so." he manages. "What... what exactly do you have in mind?" he asks.

>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.
>I think I'm ready for you to court me. ...God, the phrasing on that is weird.
>I think I'd prefer something more casual.
>I need time to think.
>I'm sorry, Micheal, but... (Write)
>Writein

>>30262843
>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

>>30262843
>>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.
And blush.

>>30262843
I'm sorry Micheal, but...
You are not even starting to court me until you've trained up to the point where you won't get splattered against the wall fighting your father's champion in a few months time.

>>30262843
>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

>>30262843
>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

"Don't think this means I'll go easy on you in training though. In fact you'd better be prepared to get trained twice as hard."

>>30262843
>>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

>>30262909
this

>>30262843
>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

Blush madly after saying that.

"But I'm not going to wear anything frilly, got it, and don't think I'll start going easy on you during training."

>>30262843
the mood is too heavy, try to lighten up
maybe train against him and say a small joke like "if you can hit me, you're free to hit on me"

>>30262843
"...I have no idea. I'm not adverse to -something-, but this seems kind of... fast? I don't know."

>>30262924
For the last time, his dad won't be using a proxy.

Doesn't need to.

>>30262998
>This seems fast!

About a month of interaction before dating is actually kind of slow.
We're not japanese, we don't wait five years before kissing.

>>30262998
Going with this.

>>30262843
>I... I'm not sure if courting is the right word, but... I won't shoot down romantic advances.

Damn it Michael why are you so adorable.

>>30262973
I like it. Maybe not that exact phrase, but something lighthearted would be nice.

>>30262973
That's pretty good.

>>30262843
>I think I'd prefer something more casual.

>>30263092
>>30263075
>>30262973
You smirk.
"Well, I think..." you flick his forehead. "That you need to focus on facing your father before what you and I are." he frowns, and you smile wider. "But if you can hit me, perhaps I'll let you hit /on/ me. You'll have to earn it."

"Right!" he says happily, eagerly.

"You're to see Karl for general fitness in the afternoons, and me in the mornings for forms and weapon practice. Clear?"

"And in the evening?"

"... You're free."

"And so are you."

You fidget. It's not often you feel so embarrassed and nervous.

>Writein

>>30263268
"Well that depends entirely on how you do in your training"

>>30263268
"Sometimes"

>>30263268
What? Embarassed and nervous? Bullshit! We were flicking his forehead and laughing and flirting half a paragraph before!

>>30263268
forgot your trip

>>30263268
"You don't waste any time, do you."

>>30263268
"which i will use as i see fit, so convince me"

>>30263317
We are better at giving than taking, and his adorable, youthful determination sets our aging heart aflutter.

>>30263268
i like that: >>30263352

>>30263268
"If you can channel all that enthusiasm into your training, you'll have won our wager in no time.

Now then, since you've still obviously go so much energy, what say we run through those forms one more time."

>>30263317
Absolutely true! Get ahold of yourself Annelin!

>>30263268
Smile and then flick his forehead. "Impress me and we'll see."

>>30263380
second

>>30263352
Seconding this.

>>30263356
Which is the danger here. How are we supposed to spar with him oit we're all stomach butterflies and weak knees?

>>30263356
Hence why we need to maintain discipline, even if we are blushing on the inside.

The position of ara ara'ing older woman is not one we should give up easily.

>>30263268
Ruffle his hair.

"Aren't you forward. Feel free to convince me to spend my evenings with you."

>>30263430
Fighting is easy. Flirting, not so much.
>>30263464
I agree and voted accordingly. He asked why we were embarrassed, not what we do in response to it.

>>30263464
This.

>>30263268
"Which I will use as I see fit. Impress me." you say with a grin.

"I can't very well spar with you." he says.

"You could spar with me." says the old man, directly behind both of you. H-how...

"But grandpa..."

"Trust me, if you can floor me, I'm sure she will be impressed."

>You? A small, wrinkly, smiling old man?
>You can't be serious, sir.
>But isn't that dangerous?
>Writein

>>30263637
Ah, Master Muten-Roshi steps forward.

>>30263637
>But isn't that dangerous?

Oh no, I'm not falling for another "hah, what could YOU possibly do" option after Karl.

>>30263637
Rule One in full force, here.

>>30263637
>>You? A small, wrinkly, smiling old man?
>>You can't be serious, sir.
>>But isn't that dangerous?

>>30263637
>Other
"If you want me to see it it'll have to wait til tomorrow. The rest of my day is dedicated to finding the young Master a proper weapons tutor."

>>30263637
"Try not to hurt him too much, I'm quite fond of him."

>>30263637
>Don't hurt him too much.
Not saying who I'm referring to here.

>>30263698
We are his weapons tutor.

>>30263637
"Go for it, it'll be VERY educational."

You don't become arena champion by underestimating small, wrinkly, smiling old men.

>>30263720
I like this better than >>30263714

>>30263720
sounds good

>>30263729
We are not a great sword expert. He needs one.

>>30263729
We were hired to be his bodyguard, not his tutor. Why do you think we're the best suited person in the area for the roll?

"Isn't that dangerous?"

"I'll promise not to hurt him." the old man says. "After all, I taught his father."

"But... But dad says that his knee going sore when it rains is your fault!"

"Ah, well..." the old man strokes his chin. "We can't all be perfect, can we?"

You raise an eyebrow.
"Go for it. Educate him."

"No sword, boy." he says, leading you both back to the practice arena. "Now. Come at me."

"But grandfather..."

"Don't you insult me!"

What follows is not so much a beatdown as a beatsideways. Every time Micheal seems to have the advantage, he sent careening through the air only to land softly on his posterior. To Micheal's credit, the boy doesn't give in, trying every angle and tactic he knows, until he's hanging from a nearby wall as the result of a rather spectacular toss by his grandfather.

"It is like using a sword, but there is no sword." the old man muses with a chuckle. "But then, the Art is always better when under assault than assaulting."

"Hm?" you blink.

"It runs in the family. Acrobatics, swiftness, speed... A great hulking iron like my son in law uses is in direct opposition. And easily countered." he grumbles. "So terrible the matchup I broke his knee entirely on accident, once. Now get down from there, boy, you look right like an Alvin."

Micheal clambers down, looking quite embarrassed.

>Applaud his determination.
>Reprimand his insistence on fighting a clearly superior foe.
>Writein

>>30263923
>Write in
Ask the old man how long he plans to stay and whether he'd be willing to give Michael some CQC lessons.

>>30263923
>So, what are you're plans this evening?
I think we could learn quite a bit from Mike's grandfather.

>>30263923
>Applaud his determination.
and cheer for him?

>>30263923
>>Applaud his determination.
and a variant of >>30263963
Since Michael will be fighting his father some lessons to counter him would be incredibly valuable.

>>30263923
>>Applaud his determination.

>>30263923
>Applaud his determination

but make it clear that in a real fight he shouldn't try and take on a foe that much more skilled.

>>30263923
>Applaud his determination.
It'd be hypocritical if we did anything else. We're missing a hand for fuck's sake.

>>30263923
>Applaud his determination
I just want to hear the sound of one hand clapping
>Applaud gramps. I was seriously expecting some flashy glowy divine or magic something.

>>30264021
>tries to clap
"oh, oops"

>>30263923
>Applaud his determination
>Applaud

How?

We're missing an arm. Applause may not happen.

>>30263923
"Your determination is admirable, but keep in mind that if you ever get in actual combat in a situation like this, then you've got to make sure it's worth it."

>>30264028
It's the sound of on hand clapping against the meat of the other forearm, in our case above the stump.

>>30263923
Remind him not to get himself killed. Going up against a superior foe in training is admirable, doing it outside of desperation in real life is stupid.

>>30264065
"Your determination is admirable, but keep in mind that if you ever get in actual combat in a situation like this, then you've got to make sure it's worth it."

He laughs nervously, a little grin on his face. "Are you staying long?" you ask him.

"Oh, a few more days, I should think."

"Can I ask you to teach Micheal a thing or two?"

"Ah, this old man can withstand a few lessons, yet." he lets out a little cackle. "After all, how could I leave? I'm surrounded by beautiful women." he lets out a longer cackle as he heads off to what you assume is his room. Micheal is sitting on a bench nearby, practically vibrating with nervous energy.

"I... I'm sorry if I seem overeager, Annelin." he says. "I just feel like I'm finally making progress. In... everything."

>Writein

>>30264177
"You are, but as you gain strength you must be wary of overconfidence."

>>30264177
"You are, but that's no reason to rush things. I'm headed to Ja'al's to see if he needs to take anymore measurements for my prosthesis. See you tomorrow Michael."

>>30264177
"You are, and I'm proud of you, but it is good for one's ego to be checked in these early stages."

>>30264177
"Great! Remember that."

Sit down next to him.

Let me let you in on a little arena fighter secret. Someone ability to do something and their ability to APPRECIATE something are not in step. If you're improving in skill, you may not be improving in ability to interpret and understand skills. So if you feel like you're improving in stuff, it may be because you're just improving your ability to fight faster than your ability to understand combat. If you feel like you're plateauing, it may just be because your ability to interpret and understand fighting or what have you is improving faster than your actual skills. The trick to stay ahead and never challenge someone you can't beat is therefore to make sure that you practice BOTH. The skill AND the appreciation. So don't just train to fight: watch others fight."

Suggest we go to an arena and spectate anonymously as commoners that evening. Maybe he'll pick something up.

>>30264213
>>30264255
>>30264266
combo

>>30264177
pat his head
"you are, but no need to rush things"

>>30264276
That DOES seem fun.

But is the arena even in the city?

>>30264276
Take Michael to a highly populated area when there's a seducer demon running around town looking to strike against him? Really?

>>30264177
"It's fine, you've earned every bit of progress with all the hard work you've put in, i'm proud of you. Don't let it go to your head though."

>>30264266
Sounds good.

>>30264320
We killed it already.

>>30264320
He's dead.

>>30264177
Sit down next to him and ruffle his hair.

"You've improved a lot, I'm proud of you.

But don't rush things, the basics are always important."

>>30264276
The Arena would be fun if it's in the city.

"You have been improving a lot. For my first student, you're a pupil to be proud of." you ruffle his soft golden hair and he laughs.

"Come on, I'm not a kid."

"Well... Why not go to the arena and spectate with me?" you ask. "Not really much of a date, but it will help you understand some of where you're screwing up, I think."

"I wouldn't mind that, terribly." he says, swaying back and forth on the chair. "Tomorrow? And then, we can eat at a place I like?"

>Writein

>>30264558
"Fine."

>>30264558
"sure"

>>30264558
"Sure."

>>30264558
Of course.
Hell, we can even get him to meet a few of our old Arena buddies.

>>30264640
This. I'm sure the guys and gals could show him a thing or two.

>>30264640
sounds good

>>30264558
"Sounds like fun, we should bring Gina and Ja'al though. That boy needs to get dragged away from his nest every once and awhile."

>>30264558
"Sure. Hey, you don't happen to know when Karl tends to visit the town do you? I'm thinking about playing matchmaker."

>>30264709
Hah, that could be fun. It'd be less of a date then though.

"Sure! Sounds like a good evening." you say, standing. He stands up with you, a gentle smile on his face in the near-afternoon sun. And again, you can't help but feel that flutter in your heart, the little devils on your shoulder begging you to taste-

GAH!

You swat your cheeks and shake your head.
Something, something, gotta say...

"You don't happen to know when Karl tends to visit town, do you?" you manage.

"Sure, it's in a few hours, why?"

>Writein

>>30264786
Nah let's not.

Let's just say Karl should visit Raev's temple, and spill the beans completely if he presses us.

>>30264814
"There's a girl I want him to meet. Perhaps as desperately inexperienced as he is."

>>30264814
"There's someone at Raev's temple that wanted to meet see him again."

>>30264814
"There's someone I met recently that wanted to thank him for helping her out when she first got to town."

>>30264709
nope were not having another Ja'al panic attack. leave them be nobody wants to see "Ja'al 2: on wings of spaghetti, revenge of the soup"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys-661oLevE
remember those guards

>>30264814
"oh, it's just that someone wanted to see him"

>>30264814
"I met someone at Raev's temple who wanted to thank him for helping her."

>>30264848
Yeah let's just be honest about it.

No expectations or plans.

>>30264848
"There's someone I met recently that wanted to thank him for helping her out when she first got to town."

"Oh, that..." he thinks for a moment. "The new girl. Small and shy." he smiles. "You think we should play matchmaker with him and her?"

You blink.
"W-well, maybe. I just... I..."

>I feel bad for turning down Karl, and I think they'd be a cute couple.
>I think they'd be a cute couple.
>No, I was flustered just now! Honest!
>Writein

>>30265267
>>I think they'd be a cute couple.

>>30265267
>I feel bad for turning down Karl, and I think they'd be a cute couple.

>>30265267
>I think they'd make a cute couple, but I don't want to push Karl too hard in case he isn't ready or interested.

>>30265267
"She seems interested in him."

>>30265267
>I think they'd be a cute couple.

"They at least deserve a chance to get to know each other."

>>30265267
"I'm no matchmaker. I owe the temple"

>>30265319
this

>>30265267
They can be friends at least. Consider that much.

(Does Mike know about Karl and Law?)

>>30265319
Yeah we need to handle this delicately.

Like maybe we should wait a day?

>>30265267
>Write in
Oh? You also visit Rikart?

>>30265267
>I think they'd be a cute couple.

>>30265267
"I don't know about matchmaker, but we should at least let them see each other again."

>>30265319
This

"I just think, it'd be nice to have them meet up again!" you say happily. "I mean..."

Suspicion passes rapidly, and Micheal grins.
"Let me get my town outfit..."

=== END OF THREAD ===

Running out of steam, bros. I can probably muster some Q/A, if you like.

>>30265584
Nah you're good.

Though could you explain what you meant by a more traditional quest?

Sequel with Annelin's kid?

>>30265612
>Though could you explain what you meant by a more traditional quest?

Something with more ADVENTURE and DUNGEONS and stuff like that. Maybe something set in the Eight Hells.

>>30265656
I meant more will it be a simultaneous spinoff or is this quest not going to be a long-runner?

>>30265681
I planned for about 50+ threads. There's still a lot to go here. Though time skips will definitely be more frequent.

I'm just so terrible at nothing happening.

So Law championed someone protecting people. Raev needs someone into girl-girl to bless though.

How do the gods decide on giving out their favor?

>>30265584
So, if we manage to get Michael instilled as the new king, how difficult would it be to go off and do our own thing? I mean, he's nice and all, but we're an arena fighter. We aren't meant to be some pretty face on someone else's arm and we aren't destined to die of old age.

>>30265710
Clown was gonna champion us for funsies.

>>30265584
Oh boy, Q/A time!

If you were a girl, which of the husbandos would you most want to hold you in their arms and make you feel loved and safe?

>>30265716
You don't wanna be a Warrior Queen?

Michael's dad can still see some action.

>>30265716
>We aren't meant to be some pretty face on someone else's arm and we aren't destined to die of old age.

You honestly think that's how it would be?

>>30265716
>>30265761
The King seems like a better fit for for Annelin so far. It's mostly that everyone has some glaring traits that work against them.

>>30265761
Oh I do, but I want a harem for Annelin and I want her to earn it, not inherit it from her hubby. I'd like to think her destiny is bigger than just marrying up.

>>30265816
Pretty much. To bad he's still hung up on his wife.

>>30265841
Harems are meh and if we wanted physical relationships we wouldn't have ended things with Teel.

Also, you can't really top being Queen.

>>30265710
Clown likes people who go to /incredible/ lengths for love. He also blesses those with mental illnesses.

Coyo likes those who are gamblers or tricksters.

Raev likes lesbians, those in lychpin positions, and those who fight overwhelming odds.

Anan likes the industrious, the mercantile.

Law likes humans and those who push for order and organization.

>>30265871
>>30265816
I considered the King having a more central role, but yeah - he's stuck on his wife.

Fairly speaking, she was quite a woman.

>>30265909
>Clown likes people who go to /incredible/ lengths for love.
Really? Didn't consider him to be much of a romantic.

>>30265971
Love can be crazy.

>>30265909
Huh, so Ann x Michael would have Raev's favor for fate/lynchpining and Law's favor for human pairing and since we're a stabilizing force on the kingdom?

Wait, can Law still bless this union while trying to kill us for upsetting his plans? Because if so I think I might like him more.

I don't quite get what magic is supposed to be able to do. We haven't seen much.

>We only fit Raev requisites
We're a lesbian trapped in the head of an spaghetti gladiator.

>>30265971
Its probably the foolish element.

>>30265902
True, we'd need to be King. Or found England.

>>30266014
Law is a man of, well, law, and regards his portfolio as a set of rules. He will get angry with you for working against him - but at the same time, he is happy to see human relations and would bless a union.

>>30266045
Last question, does he golfclap enemies that screw him over with ingenius use of technicalities? He seems the sort to admire a successful scheme

>>30266099
He respects them by naming admendments of the True Law after them.

>>30266099
God damnit. Now I don't want to kill him anymore.

>>30266119
Does he still attempt to punish them for abusing those loopholes before he amends them?

>>30266229
He cannot. He's bound by his laws, after all.

Essentially, he made his True Law and passed it to humans to help them survive. However, he hasn't amended them properly to account for the times.

>>30266382
Is there anyway to...update him? Like support the liberal faction's interpretation of him over the neophobia orthodoxy? I mean, I like his style I just want him to cut it with the genocidal mania.

>>30265584
Thanks for the session, AG!