Not before loving pink tenderly.

>>20979851
And loving Mark roughly

Seriously though, has Pink progressed at all in being able to function independently?

>>20979828
Let's go! We've spent enough time avoiding the place.

that may be how the other guy was able to become king, his spells still corrupt him, but he can heal it away so he can use as much magic as he wishes without fear.
just the one spell is useful but if they don't want you to enter you will have to find some others first. also do not let them know you have frost.

>>20979851
We should probably make sure Pink is okay with intimate physical contact in any variety of tenderness, first.

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>>20979926

...

>>20979987
Like, Hugs?
Hand holding?
She's kind of crazy and possibly a little bit magically demented. We shoudl check on this stuff, before we accidentally grab her one day to save her life and she attacks us. It's just protocol.

>>20979987
Okay, Blue no loving
But is she better now?

>>20979926
>>20979987
Ya dumb question, if she's still in the state we found her in she would go along with whatever anyone said. The other us were dicks to make her like that.

Anyways, how is she doing?

>>20980021
>implying we're not dicks now.

Also, how is Mark doing?

>>20979987
Damn it blue, just ignore those voices. Our Chaos is showing.

>>20979987
Hahaha!

Personally I think it's a risk to keep her around. What if she recovers AND goes evil?

>>20980065
When. When she recovers and goes evil.

Also, that's when we mindbreak her again, obviously. Why do you think we did it the first time?

>>20980081
I do believe she was already mindbroke or something

>>20980065
A quick bout of tender lovin' could perhaps save us from such an event! But seriously, we need to figure her out. As to whether we do it above or below the covers, I'm open to both options.

>>20980081
Because the other orb was evil? I think we can have better ideas than giving someone brain damage.

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>>20980021
She's doing..... Well, she's better. It's been a few days of study and for the most part she's kept to herself. She freaked out the first day or two she was here quite a few times and I had to hold her down once or twice but now she kinda just wanders around and looks at things. She seems to enjoy braiding hair so that's something at least.

>>20980043
Mark is Mark. He's been a huge help in going through all these books but for the most part he's kept to himself. Every once in a while we chat about magic and stuff. I think we finally trust each other to not keep a hand on our guns when around one another. That's a step up.

>>20980104
Remember that we created this post apocalyptic world. It was us.

>>20980109
But we changed anon
all we want is love and peace

>>20980124
I don't know about you, but I kind of want to lead Blue to a life of happiness and healthiness. I don't particularly care about other people though.

>>20980109
That wasn't US, we were just the key or something and probably were designed to be doing bad. That isn't us anymore though. I think if we find another orb in someones possession that can actually communicate we would learn more.

>>20980107
You should have her try braiding your hair, I think it might look nice on you.

Is there any information on any of the tomes of true magic that aren't in the big city?

>>20980104
Yeah, we just corrupt people into zombies and steal their knowledge of magic which is powered by burning their broken and captured souls.

However, that is, sadly, a better idea than leaving a mindless husk of a meatsack around to cry impotently whenever she can't remember how to kill someone.

I still say the best use of Pink is as a meat puppet for us. the poor girl can't even function without something telling her what to do.

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>>20980272
Sometimes you guys scare me.

>>20980265
She has braided my hair a few times before but right now she seems to just want to look outside.
Anyway there is a rumor that there is another tome around here somewhere.. Here let me get a map of the wasteland...

Ok so the story said that one was hidden here with a man known as the Knight.
Now, Mutants tend to stick to patterns so using what we know about mutants in the area we have determined where they most likely haunt. There are quite a few between here and Knight's lair.

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>>20980149

Yeah, that might prove difficult seeing as we kinda just absorbed the other one just by getting too close. We would have to rely on proxy communication, and, lets be honest, it probably is still going to end up in highlander mode.

We also need to consider that WE might not be the primary fragment. Next time it could be us that stops being a functioning consciousness.

I mean, hell, just look at what happened with Pink. Lights are on, but no one is home.

>>20980341
There is a gunshop?

>>20980341
Sneak up and grab her from behind. Gauge he response to the hug/grope. We must know if she's the spaz-n-snap type.

>>20980341
If you take the long way SE and around then you should go between most of the danger.

>>20980341
We should look at the gunshop and the Knight
Now we don't want to go all berserker, but just a reminder that almost everyone tried killing us
I'm not saying Knight is going to kill us, but we should take care

>>20980341
Is that a direct line to Knight? Can't we just, circle around?

And it's good to be a little scared of us. It keeps you thinking. And I think most of us are scared of us.

>>20980409
Well going south east takes us towards both, and there are no mutants between them... we could visit either before the other..

>>20980341

Ok, I don't think we are quite ready to hit up the city yet anyway. What do you know about the knight? It would be nice to no have to use shotgun diplomacy for once.

>>20980395

What is with the excessive groping? I know you want to test how quickly she might snap, but this isn't a Saturday morning cartoon. If we really want to test this theory (personally I don't since I doubt Pink will be following us into the wilds anytime soon), just put your hand on her shoulder when she can't see you. Unexpected human contact. Bam. Done. No creepy uncle stuff required.

>>20980483
Nothing wrong with some sisterly ministrations. Tis a lonely wasteland, and Pink seems like someone who needs a hug/grope.

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>>20980358
That is beautiful.. I wish Pink could see it.

>>20980395
Rather not. She's jumped a few times just from me touching her shoulder.

Ok so I could take this path and get to the Knight easier. I should mention that the gun store is where I got my gun from. The place with the mutant in it and the weird note? It was a while ago.
Anyway this path would allow me to bypass most of the known mutants around.

>>20980593
Looks good.

but stay on guard for any that like, stand still behind a rock or something.

>>20980593
We don't actually know what is at the gun shop though, are there living people there or just abandoned weapons stashed? It would be good to upgrade your weapon and get one for mark, and get more ammo. but we don't know what you actually need.

Will you be leaving pink at home or taking her with you? Both have different risks...

>>20980643

Uh...

>I should mention that the gun store is where I got my gun from. The place with the mutant in it and the weird note? It was a while ago.

Gunshop has been looted already. We are just passing through since it is a known route with fewer mutant incursions. I think. But who knows, maybe there is an ammo re-spawn point or something. There isn't. Although technically we are effectively in the world's most realistic FPS

>>20980727
Ah oops. Well I can't think of a reason to swing by then.

>>20980764
Not getting eaten by mutants is a good enough reason for me.

>>20980772
What about that mutant that almost cornered Blue in there the first time? I don't recall that one being killed?

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>>20980772
Good enough for me too.

>>20980643
From what I saw last time other then that one mutant that I had to hide from the place is deserted. I would like to maybe look around a bit more but I think the place was stripped clean. Lucky I even got a gun there.
As for Pink..

[Pink moves up to Blue's bed and leans on it.]

"What is it Pink?"

>"....... If you're leaving then.. Maybe I should go? If you want me to."

Bluh. I was planning on just leaving her with Mark for a while. She can cast Frost too but she's a bit of a liability out in the wasteland.

>>20980937
I think it's best if all three of you go.

how so? does she wander off?

>>20980937
Honestly I'm kinda surprised she has the mental acuity to realize you're leaving without being told. Oh, out of curiosity, do you know why that guys is called the Knight?

>>20980937
We're not sure how aggresive Knight can get, so having a companion might be good

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>>20981079
She has moments like these. Anyway I'm not sure at all why the guy is called the Knight.

>>20981019
She's just spacey and unpredictable is all..

>>20981015
All three? I don't like the idea of leaving the house unprotected but.. I suppose there is strength in numbers. And if Mark is going then Pink 'has' to come with us.

[Blue takes Pink with her and explains to Mark her newest plan. Mark is hesitant at first but once Blue mentions the possibility of getting another tome he agrees to come along.
The three set off for the town that is simply labeled Gunshop. They reach the place without incident. within the ghost town Blue sees something walk past a building.]

Mutant, right off the bat.
With Mark here we could take it out with our Frost spells. Or I could use my gun.

Put her on a leash so she won't run off and do something stupid if she wants to come with

>>20981284
Better not waste our spells with just a mutant
How much ammo do we have
if we have plenty just shoot him

>>20981284
Depends, how many bullets do you have? Frost is limited to once per day, but bullets don't replenish themselves. If you have ammo to spare fine, otherwise see if Pink can take it out with her spell.

i for one am curious if we can destroy it or take control of it.

>>20981308

I dunno. It may not be a mutant. Other than being red, it seems a bit shorter than usual. Either way, avoid it as best as possible. If you can, get a clear ID, but lets assume it is hostile. Sometimes it is best to just not poke the bear. We need to conserve ammo and avoid spamming magic anyway.

>>20981344

Control? Maybe. We seemed to have a little sway over Lilah post-corruption.

Destroy? Doubtful. We can corrupt, but not disintegrate. At least from what we have seen so far. Might be a perk we can unlock as we collect more of ourselves.

>>20981395
If we could reverse corruption that would be a different matter, but mutants are simply corrupt through and through so its useless. Unless adding more makes them fall apart, but I doubt it.

>>20981285
God damn it Fetishanon.

>>20981284
Hold her hand already!

>>20981435
Well if we'd just stayed at home and gotten into bed with her we wouldn't have this problem. But no, you just had to go out...

...

Blue, maybe it's best you ignore us for a while.

We seem to have a case of the random metaphorical boners.

>>20981570
I told you we should have used Pink as a meat puppet.

>>20981594
Maybe the ballgag wasn't such a terrible idea after all.

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>>20981285
And while I'm at it I should just get her a ballgag to make sure she doesn't make any noises that might attract attention to huh?
I'm not sure how well sarcasm works in thought form.

Anyway you're right. I should probably confirm it's a Mutant before I actually waste bullets. I still have a fair amount left on me, more then enough to kill one I think.

[Blue tells the others to stay back and slowly approaches the thing. She looks at it from behind a ruined house]

Yeah.. that's a mutant all right. Different from a normal one though..
Maybe they ev-

>Pink: "Blue! Where are you going!?"

[The mutant turns.]

>>20981594
Those are some HUGE claws
There is someone behind it?
Shoot it

>>20981618
HOLY FUCK LOOK AT IT'S CLAWS

RUN AWAY BLUE!

>>20981618
FUCK

Umm, do something!

>>20981595
We're the reason she's like that, jackass. It's our fault.

>>20981618
SPLIT YOUR LUNGS WITH BLOOD AND THUNDER.
i.e. start pulling trigger with the gun pointed in its general direction.

And to prevent Pink from having such inopportune outbursts in the future, you should cover her mouth. A ballgag is a bit much, but she might not object to your lips. Oh wait, that was sarcasm?

>>20981618
Can you run backwards? Cause that thing looks like it has longer than usual reach and you don't really have time to turn around?

>>20981685
Well you could shove us in her mouth

But more importantly:
>>20981618
Invisibility spell Blue! Hide before it gets a lock on you

>>20981685
A long talk explaining why what she did was a bad thing would be more productive. She could take a ball gag off.

>>20981712
Invisibility is a risky spell. If we have to use magic, frost would be preferable. There's three free casts for the whole group, so using one won't matter too much.

>>20981618

Oh dear.

Now would be a good time to cast a frost spell. Freeze the bastard in place and take your time in aiming. Keep in mind it can't see you. Just hears the direction of Pink's voice. Alternately, throw a rock far away from you. Preferable at something metal and hollow. They are draw to noise, so you can hopefully just slink away.

That being said, why are there eye dots. That worries me.

back-pedal and fire. if it shrugs it off then magic it in the leg.

>>20981727
Blue is in reach of the claws, attacking would just leave her vulnerable to a counterattack. She needs to flee, get some distance, then attack.

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[Blue fires at the mutant then runs backwards, narrowly avoiding a swipe from the mutant. It's claws slide through the concrete building she'd been using for cover as though it were made of butter.
The mutant bleeds from several small bullet wounds]

>>20981719
I DON'T THINK MERELY TALKING WILL EXPLAIN HOW CLOSE TO DEATH SHE ALMOST MADE ME.

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>>20981766
I think you and I have different ideas about what a "long talk" is.

>>20981766
Not down yet, and that's a lot of holes. If it doesn't stop or fall I think Mark or you should blast him with ice.

>>20981766
Run like the wind, Blue. Hopefully your friends can help out.

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>>20981766
[As Blue rejoins the group she indicates for everyone to shut up and stay still.
For a moment it seems the mutant will just walk off.
Then it turns it's head towards Blue and begins shuffling to her.]

It can see me!?

>Pink: "What is that? I think I saw one before.."

>>20981766
Be a dear and aim for its head or head-analogue.

We should set up a reward/punishement system. If Pink is a good girl, we give her hugs and kisses and the like. If not, ballgag and leash.

>>20981793
Pink, why??

It's big and scary! how can you get confused??

Blue, I think you should either frost or GTFO. Those claws are HUGE.

>>20981766
Wow man, we seriously need to cut up this mutant and use it's claws as a sword or something.

Er wait, hold on, can we corrupt it further To make the claws more badass?
That would be... interesting.

And Blue, run, just run, and maybe invisibility if you think you can squeak one in.

>>20981793
Go for a headshot, but have Mark ready a spell in case it doesn't stop.

okay tiny wounds do nothing, you and leon double frost it then shoot it again. should make it break apart.

>>20981793
Great! You can tell us all about it.

WAAAAAY over there. Where it's safe.

>>20981793
Blue, give us to Pink, we can shut her up.

>>20981841
No, that's a bad idea. If she keeps relying on us to make her choices, she'll never get better.

>>20981841
Time to whisper naughty ideas into her unhinged mind...

>>20981793
Just shot that in the head

>>20981763

Ok, if we are going into kill mode:

Mark: Frost spell. NOW.

Blue: Take your time and aim. Breathe out, line up the sights, and gently pull on the trigger. Three shots. Two at the center of mass, one at the head.

PINK: Now would be a great time for you to help us by casting frost. NO MORE TALKING THOUGH!

Also:Put us on her if she doesn't stay quiet. She will at least listen to us. I mean that in hopefully the least creepy way possible.

If we can outrun it:

PARTY CASTS FLEE!
IT WAS SUPER EFFECTIVE!

>>20981855
This is quite literally a mater of life and death.
And would do Blue some good to have an additional thinking party member for a moment.

Just run. It doesn't look very fast.

>>20981855
Well after the danger is past it may be wise for us to communicate with her a little and straighten out how she should act. Then we leave her to her own devices again.

>>20981862
No, but we can tell her to relax and trust her new friends.

>>20981793
Go for the head. Tell mark "If this doesn't work freeze it!"

>>20981879
She's won't be thinking. We will. And that's bad.

>>20981924
That's worse.She needs to get her advise from a more normal source, like Blue or Mark.

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I get the feeling we should try and save out free spells for as long as possible..

[Blue shoots the Mutant in the head. It stumbles backwards then straightens itself and continues moving towards Blue.
With nothing left to lose Blue casts Invisibility on herself and Pink. Mark watches them vanish then a moment later casts it himself.

The group stands perfectly still as the creature simply walks past them, blood still pouring from it's open head wound.]

God damn..
That was no normal Mutant. I think any normal one would go down from a freaking head shot.
At least my spell didn't backfire.

>>20981950
>>20981871
>>20981826
You idiots.

She's using a facking SHOTGUN.

Shotguns are best used UP CLOSE and are INACCURATE at long range.

A headshot at this range will only piss it off, providing it hits at all.

>>20982009
First my /u/, now the /k/ in me is aflame. What next?

>>20982000
Maybe it'll bleed out before it runs into any other survivors?

I really hope the Knight got his name by being all chivalrous and junk, we could pawn pink off on him.

>>20982000
...I got nothing.

Time to use that pretty head of yours Blue!

>>20981984
She's already doing better, all we would do is impart a bit more understanding on how to behave.

>>20982000
Swell. Let's get the hell out of here. Give us to Pink for a minute to see what we can do for her.

>>20982009
The weapon works fine as is, good stopping power. The problem is it doesn't give a damn about having an anatomy, not even a head.

>>20982000
Blue, are it's claws getting bigger?

I think it'd be best to leave as soon as you can.

>>20982000
We could try to corrupt it more.

Seeing as how physical damage does next to nothing, maybe some soul sucking will do the trick.

Or it might get bigger claws, but hey you can use them as swords when you kill it!

>>20982074
That understanding would be better imparted through talking to and possibly yelling at Pink. We should have as little contact with her as possible, to prevent us from doing anymore inadvertent damage to her mind.

>>20982122
I'm pretty sure mutancy is the result of the soul sucking. It's as far gone as one can go.

>>20982009

Define "long range". At most, based on the drawings, we were maybe 30 feet away. Easily lethal depending on the ammo.

>>20982122
We'll test that with some other mutant, that isn't so damn dangerous.

>>20982000
Let's just go met the Knight guy

>>20982132
She has trouble communicating because we were speaking directly to her thoughts. She needs to get past that, but until then we can still explain better and put a visual in her mind to help her along.

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>>20982091
I agree.

[Before the spell runs out Blue and the rest of them leave the area]

>>20982074
Sure, here. Make sure she realizes how stupid that was.
----------------------------------------------------------------
..........
..........
..........

She is upset.

>>20982211
She needs to learn how to. And how can she do that with us telling her what to do?

>>20982217
Apply hug. Make it of moderate force, just a smidgen of distance, and then fully envelop. We can't have her making stupid depressed decisions.

>>20982217
Hey pink, What's the deal? You like Blue, don't you? Please be careful.

come on no parroting. pls pls pls.

cause you made a mutant attack you gotta be quiet when outside of a house. anyway, what do you know about big claw mutants?

>>20982217
Note to Pink:

Think before you speak!

OK, that's all.

>>20982217

>She is upset.

Pink, honey, we know you didn't want to get Blue hurt. But you need to realize that when a giant mutant of death is two feet away, it is not a good time to start a conversation. Do you understand us? We want you to get better and can't be talking to you directly all the time. You need to listen and think for yourself.

>>20982217
Don't listen to us Pink! Think for yourself!

...except for now. Now you can listen to us.

>>20982217
Hello Pink
How are you?
Can you tell us what that mutant was?

>>20982217
It's ok Pink, she knows you didn't realize what you were doing. When you are out here with your friends you need to be safe. Pay attention to them, do what they say and follow their actions. If Blue is being quiet and walking away, stay quiet and still unless she says or shows you to do otherwise.

You'll be alright, Pink. Now, can you tell us what we acted like before, when we were with you? What we did?

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>>20982280
>>20982263
I... Understand.

>>20982313
>>20982263
I'm good.
The mutant we saw. We'd seen it before didn't we? But I can't remember where..
I think....
It's because we didn't kill one?

>>20982257
I do like her.

>>20982369
...........
I don't remember.

[The group continues walking until they reach a small house with blades on the front.]

>Blue: "This is it?"

>Mark: "Map points right here.

Pink, if you avoid doing things that endanger Blue, she will let you give her a kiss. Work for it.

>>20982396
"Okay Pinky, give me back to Blue. You've been a good girl, just let me and Blue do the talking for this one, okay."

>>20982396
Do you have a name?

You're a good girl Pink. You'll be fine.

Can we talk to Blue again?

>>20982396
Killing mutants brings back Pinks mind.

That could be useful.

>>20982396
>>20982427
Actually, this is a bit dangerous here so we should stay with her for now. She needs lots of time to herself, but she's a way from being reliable in a fight.

But I don't know for sure... Pink, could you handle protecting your friends and yourself on your own?

>>20982422
What? No. Don't worry about anything like that, Pink. Not yet.

>>20982396
Time to give us back to Blue.

Remember, think for yourself. Don't do what we want. Do what you think is best.

>>20982472
There's no danger right now. She doesn't need to fight right now. She needs to think.

I do hope she turns into a nice person.

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>>20982422
I will.

>>20982472
Nevermind, I won't.

I will... Protect myself and Blue.

>>20982451
My name is Pink? Right? Here, you can talk to Blue.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hmm..

[Blue goes up to one of the barred windows and peeks inside.]

Welcome back guys. Did everything go well with Pink? I noticed she didn't like parrot everything so I guess that's good.
Also I think there's someone in there.

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Goggles set to maximum

Blue needs more hugs, Pink. You're the one to remedy this situation.

>>20982549
I think Pink wants to kiss you, Blue. Get on that.

>>20982550
What is with you and close personal contact, splinter of myself?

yeah and they don't seem to be a mutant. knock on the door and then jump back.

>>20982549
That's what we're calling you but i don't think it's your name. Although if we found her like we did blue, i wouldn't be too surpised if we named her like that.

Blue, Pink seems alright, but she's pretty fragile at the moment. Also may or may not be crushing on you, it's kinda hard to tell from here.

Looks like the knight dude is waiting. Is that blood?

>>20982550
>>20982608
Oh stop it you two.
If you want to get inside of Blue, just ask.

>>20982549
We have reason to believe that she will regain part of her memories if you keep killing mutants.

>>20982628
Maybe we just want to repent for all the evil we have perpetuated by spreading a little love.

>>20982628

I don't know, man. Maybe we weren't hugged enough by god growing up?

>>20982549
I can sorta make something our on the right? What is that?

>>20982549
>sitting on a chair doing nothing

I don't have a good feeling about this.

>>20982608
Blue, as a word advise, ignore any more suggestions to that effect. Your love life is up to you.

>>20982549
>I will protect myself and Blue
Well that doesn't sound ominous.

Anyway, be ready for anything, now.
Can you make out what that thing on the right is?

>>20982628
Pink has seen some shit. She needs a hug, a kiss, and someone to tell her everything will be okay.

After that, some cuddling.

>>20982644
Killing that mutant looked suspiciously like running away and not killing it at all.

>>20982643
It'd be easier to tell if certain others who shall remain nameless, primarily cause they don't have names, would stop putting ideas in her head.

>>20982549
She realizes she messed up and will try harder to protect us. She should also follow your lead and obey your commands a bit better.

As for this, we don't know if the Knight is a good guy or not. You should go ahead, stay hidden and ask for him. He'd be used to fending off mutants not people talking.

Goddamnit, rest of the chaos orb, quit shipping the survivors! You know what happens as soon as the protagonists start taking off their clothes? Mutants everywhere! And that's not cool.

>>20982719
>mutant gangbang rape orgy
How is this a bad thing?

>>20982734
Do you see Blue? Do you see what I'll have to put up with for the rest of eternity?

God help me.

I really hope our orb doesn't physically influence our wearer. Things are getting slightly heretical in here.

>>20982756

Would that mean we are helping ourselves? I am confused.

>>20982549
Back away, magically knock from a distance, and voice project a hello.

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>>20982756

>>20982734
Mutant hands aren't made for delicate work. After a short time the women stop being pretty, and let's face facts here, no one watches this sort of thing for the mutants.

>>20982756
May we have mercy on ourselves.

>>20982549
Hey Blue, try knocking. Doesn't seem like mutants go in for that much.

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>>20982793
>no one watches this sort of thing for the mutants
W-Well actually...

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I.... I'm just going to knock on the door.
Glad that Pink is doing well..
Try not to mess her up..

[Blue knocks on the door then steps back.]

>???: "I told you I'm not giving you the damn book so you can j-"

[The door is yanked open. A man in metal plate armor looks down at Blue.]

>???: "Oh. You're not that stupid king dude.... Hi."

>>20982814
>Try not to mess her up..
Of course not.
Thats your job~

>>20982814
I guess that's knight.

You don't need to keep the book do you? Just read it once?

Ask if we can come in for tea or something.

>>20982797
Yeah, man, see, he has a welcome mat.

This guy was clearly named the Knight because he's a chivalrous, armour clad hero who kills mutants, helps magic users, and deflowers maidens.
Otherwise he would be called the Black Knight, the Black Phantom, Sauron, or something equally doomful.

>>20982814
He doesn't want to give up the book.

Perhaps we can coerce it out of him somehow.

Or trade, trades are cool.

>>20982814
We're trying Blue.

Suppose you should try talking to him.

Sorry Blue, seems we've quite a few /d/evian/tg/u/ardsmen present.

>>20982814
We should be forthcoming. Inform him that we do actually want the book.
Then ask him about his beef with the king.

>>20982814
Introduce yourself, say that you heard he had the book and you were wondering if you could read it but not take it. Of course you'd be willing to trade something for it, ask if you can continue negotiations inside, perhaps over a cup of tea.

>>20982814
Aha well... at least he seems nice enough. Ask if he'd be willing to let us learn his true magic in exchange for learning ours. You guys do have the book, right? We can maybe hang out here for a while, chat about the king and stuff. Lot of possible info here.

But uh... keep us hidden from him. Just in case he recognizes us as something dangerous.

"hello, and yes while i am here about the book i don't want to take it."

>>20982814

Well, we might as well introduce ourselves. And by ourselves, I mean the three with actual bodies. And you might want to keep us out of sight for the time being.

>>20982814
>Try not to mess her up..

At this point, I'm more worried we'll mess you up. Be careful about that. Keep think for yourself and don't just go along with what we say.

>>20982853
>Or trade, trades are cool.
Give him Pink.

>>20982814
Yeah, he seems friendly. He's a self proclaimed knight, after all.

Just don't mention anything about us or hint that you even know about us because US DAMN that didn't work out last time.

>>20982914
But if she thinks for herself, she will just be doing what you told her to do!

>>20982887
>>20982926
Yes, let's try to avoid any religious debates, shall we?

>>20982935
...

Now my head hurts.


Blue, take it as some friendly advise.

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"Hello. You are Knight, correct?"

>"The one and only. And you all are?"

"Blue."

>"Pink"

>"Mark."

>Knight: "Nice to meet you all. You're not working for the king are you?"

>M: "We only work for ourselves."

>K: "Well.. Good! Come in, get out of that smog. Perhaps have something to drink. It's not often that I get visitors that -aren't- that vile man."

[Blue leads the group inside. The man goes to a cabinet and pulls out three cups and a bottle. After pouring them all drinks he sits down at a ruined throne and examines them]

>"I get the feeling you didn't discover my little hut by chance. Tell me, what brings you here?"

"We came here.. For the Tome."

>"A book? I have many. Any genre in particular?"

"One on magic. True Magic."

>"Oh. That one. I may have something like that. Why do you need it?"

>>20983091
>Why do you need it?"
TO KILL THE SUN

>>20983091
Because, reasons
Do we still have the frosty one with us? Maybe we could offer use of that one as a trade?

>>20983091
Why do we want it?

Blue, why do you want it?

"primarily so we can better defend ourselves but also so we can perhaps save the world. we also don't want to take it for free, we have found another of the set and would let you read from it."

>>20983091
Because magic that doesn't corrupt you is exceptionally useful. It also gives us an additional use of the true magic we already possess.

This man seems nice. Too nice. Don't trust him just yet. And be careful about his drink.

And since it seems you need some help with Pink, remember: it's all in the tongue. Be strong and gentle. She'll just melt.

>>20983091
Any way to avoid corruption is a good idea. We aren't on a mission or anything but would like to learn another true magic spell. Then ask what the king has been up to.

Make sure to say "another".

>>20983091

We want to be able to protect ourselves as best as possible. We also want to fix the world, which probably isn't. Having access to magic that won't corrupt us is very important in that regard. But, most importantly, we want to know how the world broke. All of these are things that have lead us to you. We are not here to fight, but to learn.

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>>20983145
E-excuse me..?

"True Magic is one of the best ways we can defend ourselves and one another in this wasteland. We have one spell already and learning a second would be very useful. Our only mission right now is to simply keep safe."

>Mark: "Not only that but we're trying to solve many mysteries that surround the world right now. What happened before, and maybe a way to fix it. This search sometimes leads us into dangerous areas. Like Blue said anything that we can use would help."

[The man thinks for a moment.]

>Knight: "You mentioned you had another True Magic spell? Do you have the Tome on you?"

>Mark: "I do."

>Knight: "I'll let you read mine if you let me read yours."

[Mark looks at Blue. Blue nods.
Mark pulls out the Frost Tome from his inventory and hands it to the Knight as he hands them a different book.
Mark, Blue, and Pink look inside the book..

-Blue has gained the True Spell: Conjure Blade. Blue can summon a magical blade that can slice through most material. She can now use each True Magic spell twice per day.-

The Knight takes back his book as mark takes back the Frost Tome.]

>Knight: "I can't give you the book but that should be enough. Is that all you needed?"

>>20983300
Ask him for tips on picking up chicks. Smile coyly at Pink.

i think so, unless there are some tidbits hidden in the pages. also, this sounds a lot like how that mutant's claws worked. i'm worried. ask knight about that type.

>>20983300

Actually, yes. Ask him about the King. He seems to have caught the lords attention and probably knows a bit about what is going on in the city.

>>20983300
You'd better thank that kind knight. He's much less horrible then I expected. If you can, and you don't think he's going to get too annoyed, ask him about the arm. There's probably a story behind that.

>>20983300
I can't help but notice this guy's missing his arm. Maybe ask him on the details? It might be important to know if he had to lop it off because it became a sentient corroupted hand of death.

>>20983300
That was the important thing. But we'd like to talk to him about his story, other spells he may know of, and what this business with the king is.

>>20983337
That's just stupid, I mean really.

>>20983425
I think just asking to hear his story would be good enough, no need to come right out and badger him about a missing limb.

>>20983425

Dunno, it might be rude. It is like asking Blue why she is wearing gloves all the time. I am sure it is not a happy memory for him. If anything, just politely ask him about his background.

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"No this is about it. Can you uh.. Tell me how you got this?"

>"Eh..... Long story short, when everything started going to hell I saved some lady from a Super Mutant and she gave me the Tome. Cost me an arm though. Literally. Before then I used to be a bodyguard. You?"

"I... Can't remember much of my past to be honest."
And what I do remember I'm not telling anyone.

>"Fair enough."

"So why was the King looking for the book?"

>"That jerk.. He's been trying to get all of them. Who knows why the hell he's doing it. All I know is that man is not good. I have a eye for telling if someone's good or not and he just does not seem like he would use the book for anything but evil."

"He made a safe haven for people. Isn't that good?"

[Knight shrugs]

>"Go there yourself. It may seem nice but there's something rotten about that place too."

"You've been there?"

>"Once. Was a pain in the ass to leave. Now I prefer just staying here and helping any who come by."

>>20983630
>Pain in the ass to leave

That's probably why.

>>20983630
Yeah, ask about Super Mutants. See if he knows anything more about them, about their origin, strengths, weaknesses, how to kill them.

a place you have a harder time getting out of then getting into sounds like a prison. sounds to me like the reason he wants them all is control. if he has them all then only he can use powers without bad effects.

>>20983630
We'd like to get as many of the spells too, does the king have all the rest or only some? Does he know what the spells there are and where they might be, aside from the king? Does he know what any of the others are?

>>20983630

Wait a tick...

Did this lady happen to have GIANT TEETH painted on her mask? We had a run in with someone who had the same pattern and it did not end well.

>>20983630
>some lady
>something rotten about that place
>Was a pain in the ass to leave.

Those could use some elaboration

>>20983630
Would a super mutant have giant claws and keep going after gunblasts to the chest and head? Because we just happened by one.

>>20983630
I think that mutant you met early was a supermutant. Try asking him how much he knows about them.

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>>20983630

(Gotta sleep, so I am posting this now. Thanks for the questin' OP)

>>20983630
>"Once. Was a pain in the ass to leave. Now I prefer just staying here and helping any who come by."

Any details about how you "left" the city? We will probably have to go there eventually and know how to get back out would be really useful.

>>20983630
Heh, I'm getting an image of that purple thing freaked out in your basement, Blue. Probably the same girl.

She must have a thing for chopping off arms.

>>20983808
>>20983808
YOU ARE A FUCKING WIZARD

>>20980358
>>20983808
WHO ARE YOU

>>20983808

(That is...really great, Anon. Thanks for sharing.)

>>20983630

It might be good to ask him about the lady or the "something rotten," Blue, but I think you should first ask about super mutants and how he dealt with one.

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"Do you know what spells the king has?"

>"As far as I know he has 6 of them. I Healing, III Flame, VII Gravity, VIII Sealing, X Darkness, and XII. Not sure what XII is to be honest."

"Why was it so hard to leave?"

>"It just was. Every time I tried the gates would be broken, or there'd be like super mutants outside and I had to stay in. Eventually I just used my blade to convince them that I wanted to go. Unfortunately I think that tipped off the old man."

"What was so bad about the place that you wanted to just leave?"

>"It just felt... Uneasy. Like everyone had something they were hiding. Like all the smiles and casual talk were just fake. I couldn't stand it."

>Mark: "You mentioned something about Super Mutants. What are they?"

>"They're just like regular mutants. Only super. They're harder to kill, stronger, and can actually see. They seem to basically be the result of a mutant being alive for too long. Normal weapons can't kill them. In fact the best weapon-"

[He conjures a blade out of thin air the makes it vanish]

>"Are magical ones. Any magic works really well but nothing beats a sword in my opinion. It's funny that only magic, the thing that makes mutants, can kill these super ones. Any other questions little lady?"

"Yes, who is that lady who you saved?"

>"No clue. Never told me her name. She had on a freaky mask with teeth though. Anything else you wanna know? It's not often I get to talk."

>>20983808
Oh god that is the best thing ever!

>>20983925
Offer him some tea. You've got some in your inventory, right? He's been very helpful.

Rolled 6

>>20983925
"Did the kind have a red stone? Probably worn on a pendant? Have you seen any stones like that?"

yeah ask if he has seen 'an orb that is like solidified taint'

>>20984001
Make sure to mention that you heard about red stones from the weird lady with the mask with the teeth. Don't imply in any way that you knew about them beforehand.

>>20983971

Wasn't that poisoned? Or do we have clean stuff as well?

>>20983925

Also, this guy seems kind of lonely. See if he would be interested in joining our rag-tag group of heroes in the future for shenanigans.

>>20984037
I thought some of it was clean, now I'm not sure.

>>20983925
Ask if he has any idea where we could find other spells, aside from the kings. And maybe he'd like to come over to our place some time, we have books to share and supplies to trade.

>>20983925
Does he know any other true spells that he doesn't have the book for? Does he know where other books might be? Are there any other spells he knows about besides the kings?

>>20984067
Or maybe he'd like to join our little ragtag group some time.

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"Do you know of any other spells or where they may be?"

>"If I did I'd have gotten them myself. I don't even know what they are."

"That's fine. Thank you again for all your help."

[Blue hands him several packets of tea]

I've tested them using a bit of Magic myself, they should be fine.

>"Oh, what a treat. Tea is becoming increasingly scarce in these parts. Thank you very much."

"You know.. Maybe you could join out group? We live in a relatively safe area."

[Knight considers it for a moment then shakes his head.]

>"No no. Some people know I live here and they aren't huge jerks. They come to me for help. If I left they wouldn't have anyone to defend them. However, if you ever plan on maybe storming Central or something do come by. I'd be more then glad to help."

"I'll keep that in mind."

>Mark: "Thanks again, Knight."

>"My pleasure."

[He rises from his ruined throne and escorts them outside of his home.]

>"Come by again anytime. And be careful out there."

>Mark: "We will be."

[The group set off again for home. They take the same room and eventually end up back in the gunshop town. Standing outside the town entrance is the super mutant. It is staring at them]

Well well, look who came to greet us. Shall we show him our new moves?

>>20984210
Throw some Frost first, then if it gets close you can use the Conjure Blade.

>>20984210
Since it won't go away... It might be best to put it down. BUT it is a risk. You sure you want to take that Blue?

If you do, it's best to set up a trap. See if you can get Mark and Pink to flank, then use frost. If it lives, and goes for you, then they can hit it from the sides.

>>20984210
Conjure blades, freeze it in place, try to cripple the arms with the shotgun, even if it ignores pain it might still need the muscle to be there. Then chop its limbs off and then remove the head.

>>20984210
Of course! But qietly tell Pink to be quiet and not attack with magic unless told to or if she is attacked.

>>20984210
I still say we should take his claws as weapons. They are quite gnarly.

Also I guess a true spell will be ok at this point.

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[Blue tells Pink to not attack with magic unless she says otherwise. Then she has Pink and Mark flank the creature and cast frost to keep it in place. The creature struggles against it's icy binding but can not break free. Blue runs up to it and conjures a blade. Using it she easily cuts off the creature's head. Blood and miasma spew from it's body. The thick poison is even starting to get past the barrier in her mask. Blue steps back and examines her handy work.]

Man... I can kill just about anything now.

[Blue harvests the creatures claws. It's easy enough to do with her new blade. She adds the razor sharp claws to her inventory.]

That's done..
Anything else in this town or shall we simply head home?

>>20984393
You're the best Blue. I can't think of anything else to do so let's head on home.

You know what you deserve after a day like this, a long luxurious bath, you got a new spell, killed a super mutant, met a friend, learned some things, all in all a damn good day.

put us on the corpse.

>>20984393
>>20984393
Hurry up and leave! Your mask is failing!

>>20984393
That's pretty scary Blue. Remind me not to piss you off!

You could check around here for more shotgun shells, but I think getting another spell is pretty amazing for a single day's work.

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>>20984467
Right, I'm outta here.

[Blue and the group walk back to their base. As they walk Blue and Mark discuss their next course of action and decide to try and keep a lookout for any more possible Tomes.
They return back home without anything dangerous happening.
Once inside Mark goes off to the library and Blue walks Pink to her room.]

>>20984415
That is probably the best idea ever.

[Blue goes to her bathroom and runs a hot bath. She takes off her clothing and mask and hops in with You bobbing along beside her in the water.]

>>20984480
Another spell, a super mutant killed, a new friend.
I think this has been the first time we've been adventuring that I -didn't- get horribly wounded.
And even Pink is making some progress.

>>20984551
Hnnnnng~

You're the cutest!

>>20984551
Now invite Pink.

>>20984606
YES YES YES

>>20984551
How can you be so cute... You just beheaded a mutant. Blue, you make me feel so conflicted.

>>20984606
This is an excellent idea.

>>20984551
No injuries, no corruption, no crazy bitches, life is good. And you're still the most adorable girl I've ever seen.

On a more serious note the King scares the bejeezus out of me. He has at least 6 casts of 6 different spells, and one of them being a complete unknown really scares me. I wonder if there's a 13th one.

>>20984606
No, that just seems like a bad idea.

>>20984551
If there is a sword, there is also a shield, I vote for looking for that spell next
>>20984627
the thirteenth spell is unlocked once you have mastered the other twelve

>>20984669
Maybe. Or it's just the sort of spell that the king doesn't want anyone to know he has.

>>20984551
Your bathtub is SO BIG.

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Hahaha you guys. I think you're the only ones I'd let see my face.

>>20984606
Hmm.. But it's late at night now and I usually bathe with her in the mornings. Also we're out of scented soaps. And I really should get a rag or something so I can stop using my fingers to wash her./sarcasm
Though honestly sometimes she wanders in here. Usually just wondering where I've gone off to. Takes ages to convince her that just because she can't see me doesn't mean I've vanished.
I forgot to lock my door too... Well, she has been getting better anyway.

>>20984733
It's the best.

>>20984627
He is scary. I'll be the first to admit that if we were to fight I'm sure he'd slaughter me. But we already have 2 spells he doesn't and if we're lucky soon we'll have the other four. Then there will be three of us who are just as strong as him alone. Together we can do anything, even fight him.

Until then though I think I will simply sit in this tub and relax.

Thanks for all the help guys.

>>20984733
Yes, it's almost like it would fit more people!

>>20984738
>I usually bathe with her in the mornings.
Ahahah!

>>20984748
>/sarcasm
I don't think she was serious.

>>20984738
Also looks like someone made their way into the bathroom.

>>20984738
Have fun blue.

Sexy fun.

>>20984738
>>20984760
I hope it is sexy times and she didn't come in there to kill her or something..

>>20984941
Maybe she just wants to braid Blue's hair and then take a bath.

i don't think we are ever gonna get born out of the author, so it falls to us suggesters to make it.

>>20984955
HNNNNNNNNNG!

Missed most of this one. Is the next chapter going tobe on another wednesday?

>>20985308
Next Wednesday hopefully.

Bumping for the morning crowd

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Blue is the cutest thing ever.

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>>20989296
Agreed

>>20989296
I agree, but not with that Blue.

Why this quest can't be once in a week instead of once in a month?