[x] Lick soul gem

>>22978200
[x] What kind of adventure?

>>22978200
>[ ] What kind of adventure?
Do we get second breakfasts on adventure?

>>22978200
>[ ] What kind of adventure?

>>22978263
Wrong sort of magical girl, bro.

>>22978200
....What kind of adventure?....

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adventure

>>22978200
[x] What kind of adventure?
Could do without getting shot at, 'kay?

>>22978200
[x] ADVENTURE TIME

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You blink at her a few times, your eyes glancing between her and the buckets. What... kind of adventure, exactly? Last time you went on an adventure with her you ended up with a broken leg and almost got molested by a martian. That is not an experience you are keen on repeating.

“Oh, come on!” She wails, laughing a bit to herself. “That wasn't my fault!”

The point remains. What kind of adventure?

Ayaka sways back and forth, the buckets clattering in her hands. “Nothing major. Just thought I'd go fishing since we have the day off. Figured I'd invite you since we haven't hung out lately.”

A fishing trip? Really? While you'd love some peace and quiet, there were still some things you wanted to get done today.

“We'll be back by dinner, I promise!” She smiles and bats her eyelashes at you. “Just us two gals, enjoy nature, maybe bring some beers. I'd ask a couple more people, but they all seem busy.”

Rose is probably still meeting with Minnie, but what about everyone else? Most of them aren't exactly the “busy” types on a day off.

“Buzz and Kate have been glued to the new guy. Sammy's been watching them like a hawk and won't let any of them out of sight. Not many others I'd think to invite.” Ayaka shrugs. “So what do you say? Fishing trip?”

There's no way this could turn out badly.

[ ] I'm in.
[ ] No thanks.

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>>22978302
Then just lick her gem, duh.

>>22978551
Erm....Rain check? Gotta be responsible and shit.

>>22978551
[x] I'm in
>Whatcouldgowrong.jpg

[x] I'm in.

>>22978551
>[ ] I'm in.

>>22978551
[x] I'm in.
But drop in and tell the boss lady, yeah?

>>22978591
>>22978602
>>22978615
>>22978617
Need I remind you of our lunch appointment?

>>22978645
That's not until tomorrow.

>>22978673
Ah, okay then.

>>22978551
Ah, what the hell
>[ ] I'm in.

>>22978551
>[ ] I'm in.
Make sure to wear lots of white clothing for when it gets wet. Or be sensible and obtain something warm.

>>22978617
I'm seconding this. Tell Rose we'll drop by later

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Ah hell. Why not? You could use some peace and quiet. But you should probably tell Rose first and get that appointment thing settled while you're at it.

“Great! Awesome!” Ayaka is simply beaming. “Always wanted a fishing buddy! The other girls back home always thought it was too manly. You go tell the chief and I'll get the supplies. I should have an extra pole for you lying around somewhere. Should be enough room in the boat for some snacks and drinks. I'll meet you outside the front door when we're done.”

Where does she actually get the supplies? Last you checked, most of the bait and tackle shops were closed down. Has she been collecting worms or something?

“Psh. That's downright undignified!” She says, feigning offense. “I get Riley to do it! I give her a penny for every worm she brings me. After the rain we had the other day, she's been making some serious cash.”

Huh. That... Yeah. That's a surprisingly good idea. Riley does seem like the type who would enjoy hunting worms. Cute kid, but...

“Not so bright, yeah.” Ayaka shrugs. “I guess she's just a late bloomer or something. You'd think she'd be a bit more mature for her age, yeah?”

Maybe. You just hope the war isn't going to do any serious damage to her if she doesn't mature fast enough.

“Yeah, well,” the Japanese witch sighs and tilts her head, “that's what we do for a living. She seems to be quieting down a bit the past couple days. Shall we go then?”

[ ] Go find Rose.
[ ] Tell me more about Riley...
[ ] ...where did you get a boat?

>>22978770
Scarlet can lick her too.

>>22978996
[x] Go find Rose
Work before play

>>22978996
>[ ] Go find Rose.

do stuff first ask questions later

>>22978996
[ ] Tell me more about Riley...
[ ] ...where did you get a boat?

>too MANLY
Quick, check for chest hair and flannel!

>>22978996
Go find Rose.
We'll meet Ayaka once we're done with responsibilities.

>>22978996
>[ ] Go find Rose.

We do need to talk to her about Riley though when we're fishing.

>>22978996
[x] Go find Rose.

>>22978996
Where is our base located?

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Any questions you have can wait. You're going to be stuck with her for a few hours anyways. You should probably go find Rose right now. Get that meeting the Angels squared away so you can go relax on your day off.

Ayaka flashes you a thumbs up as you give your response and heads off around the corner, into the hallway leading to the bedrooms. There's some loud conversation going on from the kitchen, among which you can hear Kate's distinct laugh and the occasional klonking of her pegleg hitting the ground. Seems that's where they're holding Rick hostage. You'd consider going in to check on things but... somehow you feel it's best to just let them be.

The door to Rose's office is marked with a shiny, brass bar with the title W/C MCNAIR. Damn. You still remember times at the academy when she ended up sleeping your bed because she had a nightmare. Now she's in charge of a Joint Fighter Wing. Needless to say, it feels weird having such a high-ranking best friend, even if you ARE only one rank under her. You still don't quite feel like a Squadron Leader, though. Hell, you didn't even feel it when you were a Flight Lieutenant. You've always seen yourself as just "one of the girls".

You give the door a few quick knocks, in an old sequence the two of you made up long ago so you'd know it was each other. Rose calls out a weary, tired “Come on in.” from the other side.

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The door creaks open, and you're welcomed with the sight of Rose sitting at her desk, hunched over with her head cradled in her hand. You also take notice that she's letting off a soft blue glow, and her floppy dog ears are protruding from her head. Christ, is she alright?

“I'm fine. Just a headache. Dulling the sounds.” She shifts her head to rest her chin on her hand. “What's up?”

Right, sound manipulation. You take a few minutes to tell her about Ayaka and explain about your visit with the Russians. She looks a bit taken aback that you not only met with them of your own accord, but actually got useful information out of them.

“Huh.” She nods quietly, her droopy ponytail falling over her shoulder on to her front. “Yeah, you're free to go. I'll arrange something and see if I can get Potts up here. Dismissed.”

[ ] FISHING TIME.
[ ] Scratch fuzzy ears.

>>22979597
[x ] Scratch fuzzy ears. On the way out with a "Feel better soon."
Don't want to annoy her, but don't want to act like we don't care either.

>>22979597
[x] Scratch fuzzy ears.

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>>22979597
>[x] Scratch fuzzy ears.

>>22979597
Fishing time.
"Feel better soon, Rose."

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>>22979597
>[ ] Scratch fuzzy ears.

goddamn now i want to do that to my own lab

>>22979597
Must...scratch....fuzzy....ears....

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As much as you'd like to leave, she appears to have left herself wide open.

You take a few steps around her desk, pretending to be interested by the books on her shelves. Most of them are about tactics, military history and the like, but you can't help but notice a few smaller ones shoved between the biggest. Romances. Seems like she never let that habit go.

“What?” She tilts her head on her chin to look at you. “Something you want to borrow?”

No, not exactly...

“Then wh- Eep!” Rose lets out an adorable little squeal as your hand reaches the back of her ears. There's a distinct change in texture when you cross from fuzzy dog fur to her smooth blonde hair.

“Scarlet sto-”

THUMP. The objects on her desk jump as something hits it.

Did she just ..?

“No!”

She just kicked it, didn't she?

“Get out!” She cries, batting your hand away.

You smirk and run around the desk to the door. Despite being one for most of your life, you honestly had no idea witches did that. You learn something new every day, it seems.

“Bully!” She calls out, red-faced.

Helped her headache, didn't it?

“OUT.”

You give her a wink and scamper out the door as fast as your legs can carry you. Now about that fishing trip. You have no idea how long Ayaka will take with getting her supplies, but it couldn't be that long.

[ ] Ready to go.
[ ] But first... (write-in)

>>22980089
>[x] Ready to go.

>>22980089
[ ] Ready to go.

[x] Ready to go.

>>22980089
>[ ] Ready to go.

>>22980089
But first try it out again on Riley...

[x] Ready to go.

>>22980089
>[x] Ready to go.

>>22980283
>Riley
That's not how you spell Johanna. And shecan wait to get hers tomorrow.

>>22980370
All right....

Though I only said Riley because she's dumb enough to do it without asking why...

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You go over your mental to-do list. The thing with Rose has been taken care of. Rick seems to be in... adequate hands. The little ones don't need much supervision. Good to go, it seems.

The racket in the kitchen seems to still be going on, but the halls seem empty for the time being. Figures. Everyone else is either in their rooms, in the kitchen or asleep. As you pass through the common room, you note that Johanna has left, probably to go clean herself up. It's almost eerie with the building being so vacant.

You find Ayaka leaning on an idling jeep just outside as you step into the chilly air. Various fishing poles and buckets take up the back, with a little empty spot left (you assume) for you to sit.

“Hey Red!” The Japanese witch calls out, waving you over. She cocks her thumb over to the vacant portion of the back. “Saved you a seat.”

Haha. Hell nah. You're the superior officer. You get the front seat.

Ayaka blinks. “Ah. Shit. I forgot. You're so friendly and younger than me. You lull me into a false sense of superiority.” She thrusts an accusatory finger at you. “It just ain't fair!”

Sucks for her. You hop in the front seat while Ayaka jumps in the back and make a show of stretching back and enjoying the cushions. SOOOO COMFY. It takes a moment before you realize that someone is trying very hard not to look at your out-thrust chest. You look to your left.

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“U-umm, nice to see you again.” The boy gulps. “M-ma'am.”

You look him up and down. He looks... familiar. He can't be any older than sixteen and he's got a brown PCMR arm-band on. You know him from somewhere...

“Scarlet,” Ayaka says, waving her hand forward, “this is our chauffeur, Henry.”

Henry... Henry... The name sounds familiar.

“He-Henry Bernard, ma'am.” He responds. “I, uh, I drove you back when you were stuck behind the lines. The two of you were real heroic and stuff fightin' off the martians that went and ambushed us. I suppose I'm not all that memorable, though. I just drove the truck.”

Henry! Haha! Of course you remember him! You were just screwing with him! Of course! You suddenly, and totally not out of a desire to change the topic, realize you have no idea where you're going. The inlet would be a bit dangerous...

“There's a little lake just up the road.” Ayaka answers. “More of a large pond, really, but it's called Loon Lake. Figure it'd be a nice place.”

The car revs and the beer bottles in the back tinkle against each other. Doesn't seem like it'll be a long drive, but you should have time to make conversation...

>Ask something? Say something?

>>22980647

"whassup, coping well?"

>>22980647
"Ssooo, any observations about Johanna?"

>>22980647
Ask the poor kid how he's doing.

>>22980647
To the poor Henry, who we totally didn't forget about, "How you've been holding up, kid?"

>>22980647
So, what do you think of Johanna?

>>22980647
Ask about herself and how she's been holding up. No reason to ask about the other girls right now. It's her time.

>>22980929
This

>Talk about his seeming check out attempt, in a flattered tone

As I think he was doing a bit of checking out. I forgot how Scarlet compares to the other witches, but to teh boy I guess she must have been a pin-up heroine.

>>22980992
In the 509th she's either second or third biggest. Think Lynette's size. Rose is exactly one cup size higher. Kate is probably around there.

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>>22981112
Rose is a tittymonster?

>>22981112
No wonder he was checking her out.

>>22981148
Seems like it considering the only girl in the 501st bigger than Lynette is Yeagertits.

>>22981148
Yes. Yeagertits tier.

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>>22981213
You know what must be done.

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So... Henry. What's he been up to? Being one of them fancy lumberjack guerillas must be hard work.

“O-Oh!” He nearly yells at the sudden attention. Clearly he wasn't expecting to be made a part of the conversation. “I can't really say it's been goin' well. Ma's been real down since Pa died. I know him and his men were heroic and all, but... It'd sure be nice to have him around. We were like... like a team, y'know?”

Poor kid. You can sort of recall hearing about how his dad died. They managed to block the martian's path for upward of six hours right after they hit the island, buying precious time to form the lines further south. Your knowledge of the PCMR is slim, aside from the fact that they're the ones making sure that the roads outside of town stay safe. Apparently they've been giving the martians a hell of a thrashing in the woods.

Henry nods. “Somethin' like that. This is our home. We let them take this, we don't have anything left.”

So badass lumberjack guerillas.

“Whatever you say, ma'am.” The kid laughs. Putting a smile on the face of a kid who's been through so much gives you a nice warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

So what has he actually been DOING since he got here. He can't just be driving officers around all day.

“Actually, ma'am.” He gives you a sheepish grin. “That's kinda what I do. They were impressed with how I got you two out of the woods and my company was pretty well wiped out, so... they just have me driving important people around.”

Shit. Sounds like a nice job.

“Calm and quiet, for the most part. The odd time we get jumped by a stray walker, but ain't nothin' I can't handle.”

You just hope you won't need to see a demonstration of his skills today.

“No, ma'am.” He shakes his head. “We're inside our turf for the most part. We should be fine.”

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The jeep gently hangs a right down the highway, passing a handful of tanks and trucks heading back to the base. There's a certain serene air to the trip, woods on either side of you, birds chirping. You wouldn't think that you were in the middle of a warzone. Your conversation with Henry seemingly petered out, you turn to Ayaka. Might as well ask how she's been.

“Can't complain.” She nods. “Well, I can. I'd rather not be at war, but whatchagonnado.”

You can all complain about that one. Hasn't she been training Riley with swordsmanship lately? How's that going?

Ayaka nods. “She's strong, but isn't exactly samurai material. Too much strength, not enough technique. She just doesn't pick up those things easily.”

How about everyone else, you ask. Has she been getting along with the others?

“Yeah, yeah. Went out drinking with Buzz, Diane and Kate last night.” She smirks and laughs to herself. “But I'll save that story for when we get there. That tiny French chick. Diane? Kinda creeps me out. Real quiet and always has that same smirk on.”

She does that. Anyone else she hangs out with? Johanna maybe?

“Nah. She's not exactly... easy to approach. Kind of a downer.” The Japanese witch shrugs and lets out a long sigh. “I'd like to be friends with her, but she's always so quiet. Know what I mean?”

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The jeep hangs a left and the fishing gear tumbles onto Ayaka. Smooth.

“Sorry about that, ma'am.” Henry responds, stifling a chuckle. “We're just about there.”

Ayaka grunts and shoves the stuff back into place. “Damn it, Henry! Learn to drive!”

“Wish I could, ma'am!”

Several minutes later, the jeep rolls to a stop on the side of the road. To your left is a narrow path leading into the woods. Ayaka jumps out of her seat and stretches before pulling you aside.

“Hey. Think we should invite the kid along? Seems like he could use a break.”

[ ] Why not?
[ ] He's probably got work to do.

>>22981344
I'd rather see such a match up between Shirley and Heidi (that and only Keiko is the only japanese witch able to remotely match her)

[x] Why not?

Also maybe Riley should perhaps try some training with the Angels (their claymore swinging seems more in line with her style)

>>22981446
Ask the kid if he can.

>>22981446
>[x] Why not?

It's not like he's got anything better to do.

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>>22981497
The point I was making that rose should wear Ayaka's uniform.

>>22981446
[x] He's probably got work to do.
Diane is Murderface.

>>22981446
>[ ] Why not?
Would also be nice to have a driver and the jeep nearby in case of sudden Martian attack.

[x]Set Crowy up with Henry

>>22981446
>[x ] Why not?

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>>22981446
>[x] Why not?

If asked why he was AWOL, he was on stand-by to take Scarlet and Ayaka back to base.

>>22981446
>[x] He's probably got work to do.

>>22981446
[x] He's probably got work to do

>>22981446
[x] Why not?

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Hell, why not. So long as the boat has room. The two of you break your huddle and step over to Henry, who has since gotten out of the car and is unpacking you stuff. What a nice boy.

“Sooo, Henry~” Ayaka starts, slipping an arm around his shoulders. “We were thinking...”

Damn it Crowy, what are you doing to the poor kid?

“You wanna come with us?” She raises an eyebrow and smiles in a vaguely seductive manner. “It'll be fun. Just the three of us.”

Crowy stop.

“I-I suppose, I could.” He says, careful not to look like he's staring down Ayaka's... flap of cloth. “N-not like I've got anything better to do.”

“That's my boy!” Ayaka gives him a playful slap on the back. “If someone says something, just say we needed you to stick around to drive us back! Then it's Scarlet's problem!”

Aw hell nah. You ain't dealing with that.

Ayaka's arms droop as she gives you a stern glare, losing all of her earlier playfulness. “You're a hot redhead. Undo a few buttons and the world is your oyster.”

B-but, your jacket only has three buttons.

“Wrong buttons, Red.”

Well, you've never really tried it but maybe-

“We don't have all day, come on.” The Japanese witch calls out. “Hey kid, what's in these waters anyways?”

“Not too sure, ma'am. Usually Pa and I went to Campbell Lake up north. Lot of salmon and trout up there.”

Ayaka shoves a pole into your hands, along with a bucket and rusty tackle box. Now that you're actually at the mouth of the path, it looks... kind of menacing. The three of you take off into the woods...

[ ] So about Riley...
[ ] So about this boat you found...
[ ] Other.

>>22981975
>[ ] So about Riley...
>[ ] So about this boat you found...

>>22981975
[x] So about this boat you found...
First, does it float. Second, does it float WELL.

>>22981975
>[ ] So about Riley..

>>22981975
>[x] So about this boat you found...

[x] So about Riley..

"Crowy" seems to be taking a shine to the boy, perhaps it's better this way as anon seems to be intent on pairing Scarlet up with Johanna.

>>22981975
>[x] So about Riley...
>[x] So about this boat you found...

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>>22982121
>implying anyone but Sammy (and Kate and Buzz I guess) likes boys

>>22981975
>[ ] So about Riley...

>>22981975
Do both.

>Live in BC
>Sign onto /tg/ for first time in weeks
>Strike Witches in Canada
>STRIKE WITCHES IN BC

This is the best of times.

>>22982185
Archival, are you saying what I think you're saying....

>>22982246
I think I'm saying what I think I'm saying but I'm not sure if I'm saying what you think I think I'm saying.

Know what I'm saying?

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>>22982185

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>>22982185
>three straight witches in a group of ten

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The forest is filled with the sounds of nature. Birds chirping, leaves rustling, bugs making various bug noises. And all through it you can't help but think... where the hell did Ayaka get a boat?

“Okay so, get this.” She holds up her hands, complete with fishing supplies still in hand. “I told you I went out with the older girls for drinks last night, right? So at some point, Buzz and I decide to take on some of the boys in a poker match. Turns out one of the guys was from this area.”

Oh no...

“So, just making small talk, I ask him if there's any good fishing in the area. Turns out he'd come here all the time. We get to swapping stories, one thing leads to another, he puts his boat on the table.” She starts laughing as she continues, wearing a look that almost says she pitied the young man. “Turns out this outfit makes me weirdly lucky. I have no idea how~”

She is... downright evil.

“I am practical, is what I am.” She nods to herself proudly. “Take notes. You too could do what I do.”

What kind of boat is this, anyways? Is it nice?

“Nah, just some little rowboat. Should be fine for the three of us.”

A rowboat, eh? And who exactly does she expect to row it?

Her eyes shift over to Henry for a moment. She smiles at you. You smile back. Oh, she. Is. EVIL.

“Practical~”

The three of you get to the lake soon enough. It's really not all that far from the road now that you think about it. But... wow...

The water is the most beautiful, dark shade of blue you've ever seen. The green trees bordering it with that hint of grey from the rocks along the water's edge, all the while snowy peaks rise in the distance. A scattered few ducks and geese float lazily across the lake, dipping up and down as they graze on water plants. There, by the side of the water, is the wooden rowboat, complete with worn out oars.

“Hey,” Ayka nudges you, “feel like a picnic?”

[ ] Can't fish on an empty stomach.
[ ] But.. Fish...

>>22982292
Are you saying they're all LEZZBIANZ?

>>22982427
Thirteen, actually. There are the two squads of five, the two night witches and Rose. Fourteen if you count Minnie.

>>22982521
[X] But.. Fish...
We can always eat on the boat or a little later.

Watch those geese, though. Fuckers are MEAN.

>>22982521
>[ ] But.. Fish...
>[ ] Fine. Can't fish on an empty stomach.
>[ ] So about Riley...

I will continue to ask this until I can get my answer.

>>22982521
>[x] Can't fish on an empty stomach.
Henry seems like the kinda guy who'd do anything for two babes.

[x] But.. Fish...

>>22982538
>witch
>lesbian
Redundant in canon except for one example. Which kind of proves the rule.

>>22982605
We can't be that mean to the poor kid.

>>22982521
>[x] Can't fish on an empty stomach.

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>>22982594
You'll get your answer. In fact, starting in a couple threads, PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MORE RILEY THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

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Fishin' witches

>>22982521
[x] But.. Fish...

FISH OR I FEED

... I don't know what any of this means.

>>22982675
Good. More Riley the better.

>>22982521
>[ ] Can't fish on an empty stomach.

>>22982227
My sentiment exactly.

>>22982675
Why did I read this as if you were setting her up for death flags?
This isn't a quest to be paranoid about... is it?

>>22982845
Not Deculture.

>>22982605
I am for this.

>>22982626
SW canon or SWQ canon? as the former has this being pretty true (fucking Fumikane) while hte latter has things more varied.

[x] Can't fish on an empty stomach.

>PCMR
>Boys age 15 and up patrolling the Canadian wilds against Japanese invasion
>Trained to train others back home

>It is like the TOPGUN for rangers.

>>22982907
SW canon. Don't follow SWQ, as I hear it violates the three Cardinal SW rules in quick succession.

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>>22982845
Who knows? No one's died yet.

>>22982913
Where is Archival finding all this information?

I am ashamed to call myself a West Coast canucks after this.

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>>22982935
>yet

>>22982913
Wonder if Henry's last name is Ashby. But that man was stationed in a different area than the island in the PCMR.

>>22982933
Which are?

>>22982939
If you're interested in the PCMR specifically, I'd suggest further reading here: http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/organization/specialforces/pcmr.htm

I've been writing about West Coast Witches since last March, so a lot of this has been researched over time.

>>22983005
1. no male MCs
2. NO MALE MCs!
3. no pants

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But... you were kinda excited to fish. And it's so pretty...

“Fine, fine.” Ayaka shrugs. “I guess we can eat on the boat.”

The three of you make your way down to the lake and load your equipment in. There's a bit of a silence as you and Ayaka stare at the boat, then at Henry, then back at the boat.

The boy takes a deep breath and grumbles a quiet “Yes, ma'ams.” before taking his position in the boat's midsection. Damn. Ayaka's got him trained good. You and Ayaka end up sitting across from each other in the front, while all the equipment lands in the back.

She mentioned something about Riley earlier. She's been quieting down?

“Oh. Yeah.” Ayka shrugs. “Just something I've noticed when we're training. A lot more focused than when we first started. Even more so comparing her to when we first met.”

Huh. Maybe you should talk to her. She seemed alright, but you haven't really seen her apart from Woody.

“Those two are like, what's the saying? Peas in a pod.” Ayaka pulls out a small lunch tin from under her seat and takes a bite of her sandwich. Damn it, you weren't going to eat yet. “Too bad. Anyways. When it comes to important stuff, I've noticed Riley usually lets Woody start the conversation.”

Shit. Didn't that happen with the Russian girl? Ekaterina. Riley made friends with her real quick, but she was never the one to initiate. You hadn't even noticed.

“Seems to weird for her to be doing it unconsciously.” She takes another big bite from her sandwich. “Might want to talk to her about it.”

Probably a good idea...

[ ] Ask more about Riley
[ ] So how about... (write-in)

>>22983018
Ahhh thanks. I found it a fascinating read.

>>22983027
That's the entire appeal of Strike Witches Quest: it throws every convention of the existing universe out the window.

>>22983042
Ask about Ayaka

Or ask Henry about his opinion of his Ayaka

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>>22982933
please leave

>>22983027
Too bad this is related to SWQ.

/u/ mad?

[x] Ask Ayaka about henry

Just to see if she's actually remotely fond as opposed to just exploitable male labor.

But the bit about Riley is interesting, not one to start things.

>>22983072
>His Ayaka

I see what you did there anon

>>22983027
>>22983068
Back when I first started Demons, I think part of me didn't like planefag's attitude about that. The whole idea that it can't be a serious war story with a witch MC. I kinda wanted to prove you could take a story in the same direction while still focusing on the witches.

Whether that turns out to be true or not... we'll see.

>>22983027
Also:
'If a Witch is to have a straight relationship, her crush/boyfriend/male significant other is to not appear, or be dead at the start of the story'
See Minna.

And
'Male characters with actual screentime are not to be possible romantic interests'

>>22983079
>>22983113
I didn't make the rules. I merely like their existance.

>>22983145
Well, planefag comes from a distinctive navy pilot background, at least from my reading of the quest. This is a much more relateable version even though it is about witches.

>>22983043
And here is a whole thesis written on them.

>>22983197
Link is here.

https://circle.ubc.ca/handle/2429/42024

>>22983042
>[ ] Ask more about Riley

>>22983145
To be fair, I don't think that Planefag ever said that it the concept can't be a serious war story. Merely that the original series completely wasted the potential of it's universe.

>>22983042
>[x] Ask more about Riley

>>22983042
>[x] So how about...
..them Russians.

>>22983042
Ask Ayaka about Henry.

>>22983215
Which would explain the tone shift, but not the sudden change to a male main character. I understand that it may be related to how he wanted to tell the story, but it always rubbed me the wrong way.

>>22983302
Eh, I wouldn't call it a sudden change when the entire quest starts and stays with the male MC. If the quest had started with a Witch MC and then planefag offed her to make place for Young, then I would agree with you.

I mean, what's so wrong with a male main character?

>>22983341
Did it ever get beyond super navy pilot winning at everything the quest?

>>22983302

Yeah, like how SW89 and Tanks89 just copied SWQ. The problem is those two quests have blatant self-inserts of the guys running it.

>>22983350
You mean 89?

>>22983350
That's not even remotely close to how SWQ is actually like.

It's Army Air Force Pilots Fucks up, at lot.

>>22983302
Change? I think he did that as to increase general repeatability, not to mention the pitfalls of a guy writing a woman MC.

>>22983341
This; as PF did things with a male MC in mind, particularly as a someone new to witch antics

>>22983357
I wouldn't say that about Ghost and Frank, but Mouse and Jake on the other hand.... all that's missing is the chronic drunkess.

>>22983368
I woudln't call the last battle in SW89 completely winning (there was a sizable cost)

New anon here, I apologize for the newness, but how interesting is the original SWQ? I am not sure if I want to commit to 100+ threads of reading.

>>22983341

It gets wrong when you see all these witches start liking the male pilot, ooh, everyone just adores him right off the bat, and everything works out for him (except of course during combat where he gets to be all cool and self-sacrificial)

At least Young is admittedly stupid, and planefag has basically given up all pretense of an actual storyline.

SW89 will fall apart under the weight of so many waifus and shenanigans while pretending to still have a story. What are they fighting now? Soviets, or tickle fights?

really rustles my jimbobs

>>22983368
Yeah. Sorry.

>>22983395
It's very..."refreshing."

>>22983395
If you like wacky hijinks with slow character development and some decent action, yes. Otherwise no.

>>22983395
The first half is really enjoyable. Eventually it deviates from a war story into random shenanigans. planefag's said how he'd like to bring it back to what it was but... that doesn't seem to be panning out.

Still, I'd say give it a read.

>>22983412
Now that is cryptic.

>>22983395
Let me put it this way, I and many others are suffering from a serious case of whitdrawal syndrome because he hasn't updated in a few weeks.

That answers your question?

>>22983395
It is, at times, absolutely hilarious, and others, vein-poppingly anger inducing for the retardedness of players, with a good dose of paranoia.
You can ignore or just skim the player debates, because a lot of it you can ignore.

>>22983427
>22983422

Thanks! Sheenangans are mostly what we read quests for.

>>22983430
That good eh?

>>22983431
Thanks. I see it is not like the other quests where the player debates are the best parts. Laughing at dumb players is fun, until I invest into the characters then I hulk smash my monitor.

>>22983406
Except for the part where Ice didn't like him, Maverick was just and still is only a friend, so was Slider, then he nearly dies, Merlin has PTSD...

>>22983406
All that describes is SWQ 89. SWQ the original mostly had the Witches be, you know, friends with the guy because they are comrades in arms who are figthing a war side by side after all. I mean, the only 2 Witches who actually got interested romantically in Young had IC reasons.

Unless you're talking about the Little Sister Squad, but they're the LSQ.

>>22983385
Sorry, I meant Striker 89.

>>22983427
He's trying though anon being retards (some of which arrived during the derp age of SWQ) and his schedule aren't helping

And the Derp ages? A time where Deme/PF went full hijinks and whole threads wound up filled with low-mid grade hijinks, much to the dismay of those wanting some sort of progression.

Not to mention the bleed over into his other story.

>>22983455
someone post the screencap about how shooting the ceiling would been a smarter decision

ANYWAY back to THIS actual thread
>Ask more about Riley

>>22983427
Well, there have been a lot of hints of what's going to come. It's just that we haven't reach those points yet.

That and it's still a war story, one that has, In universe, been through another very exausthing war scene where the MC almost died, so I can understand why we're in the ''let's enjoy our lives while we can'' scene.

>>22983484
Eh, we're getting actual progression now, it's just that he's busy with RL so he can't actually show us, but the arrival of Joe Kennedy is pretty much a precusor of what's to come.

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You put your arm around Ayaka and pull her in a little closer. “So,” you whisper conspiratorially, “how's about you and Henry, huh?”

She spits her bite of sandwich into the water and stares at you incredulously. And blinks. And again. A long, awkward silence later she finally responds with, “No. No, no, no. No.”

Just checking. She seemed rather... fond of him.

“No.”

Okay, okay.

“N-”

YOU GET IT. So continuing about Riley...

“Hm? Oh, yeah.” She thinks for a moment, scrunching up her brow and pursing her lips. “You think something happened? Between her and Woody or something?”

Like what? Woody told her to shut up or something? You find that a bit hard to believe considering how buddy-buddy they are.

“I don't know.” Ayaka shrugs. “Maybe always being the dumb kid finally got to her. We've got a war going on. She can't just keep acting that way forever.”

Yeah, but she could at least... enjoy her younger years or something, right?

“I dunno, Red. We all gotta sacrifice things.” She takes a solemn bite from her sammich. “But I ain't in command. I'll help you out, sure, but now you get why I'm keen on hiding my record for good leadership, huh?”

Yeah... you suppose so. Looks like that's all you'll get about Riley. You'll have to talk to her when you get back.

“How about you, Red?” She suddenly asks. “How old were you when you joined up?”

Fifteen, same as Riley. The war with the Germans started just before you graduated. Two days after grad you were on the train to Camp Borden for military training.

Ayaka nods. “I was pretty young. Twelve, I think. Got drafted and ended up being good at testing strikers. I knew Doctor Miyafuji. That girl who tried the first of the new strikers? Sakamoto? Good friend of mine. We used to spar all the time.”

You've heard the name, yeah. Learned about her in one of your history classes. Apparently she's only a year older than you, too.

"Mmm..." Ayaka mm's.

>>22983469

Yeah no.

It was supposed to be Top Gun Witches. I liked the idea quite a lot. But now, nah. It's just Fronk and his Magical Harem because he'll always be the best.

Not to mention all the girls are interchangeable with the exception of Merlin. They're all just different names, no difference in personality.

Except the sharkwitches, they're great.

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The best part about is SWQ is my filenames

>>22983467
Actually no, the chatter by the player is a pretty good enhancers, you need to do at least one read through while reading them because they are hilarious and makes the whole thing more enjoyable.

Until you reach THAT point, which shall not be named, Then you will rage like you have never raged before. I still maintain that most of the sane players where asleep during that incident and that the retards where samefagging.

>>22983614
I don't follow.

>>22983574
They're pretty distinct to me. And you realize that the only witch who is really interested in him is probably Katya and maybe Ice(I really don't know, does she or does she not, I can't tell anymore.)

>>22983660
Trust me, you'll get it once you see it. Then you will cry. I shall saw no more.

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You feel the boat come to a halt and oars clatter as they're lifted inward. Henry turns and passes you each your poles. His own ends up being nothing more than a rod with a fishing line and hook tied to it. Getting the worm on the line ends up being the most difficult task. You're... not so good with slimy things. Ayaka promises to handle your fish for you if you bait the hook yourself, though.

A couple minutes later, you have your lines in the lake, beer in hand and buckets filled with water. Ayaka even convinces Henry to have a drink. Probably the better idea considering she didn't bring water. You're starting to wonder if this was her plan all along.

[ ] Enjoy the quiet.
[ ] Ask something (write-in)

>>22983553
I didn't say he wasn't making progress, just that there was a time where he went the full opposite way, likely making some hurtles in the future.

>>22983574
Sick burn.

>>22983614
Which screw up? the sex chicken with cupcake? The mass neglect of Miyafuji? There's many things you could be talking about here

[x] Enjoy the quiet.

>>22983728
The one that caused the biggest shitstorm.

>>22983689
Ask about Ayaka. Learn more about our fellow witch. Is she on the other team?

>>22983756
Oh boy. This should be fun. I have barely enough money for a new monitor.

>>22983614
Player chatter is one of the best indicators of how engaging a quest is, regardless of other metrics with which to gauge it.

>>22983728
Like N'oop Martian? I mean, I like the idea, but I'dreally rather he do more of the normal threads rather than more of him. Even if the newest one was pretty informative. (No seriously, you come to invade a planet covered in water and your warmachine is not adapted to the water, the hell.)

>>22983761
>Is she on the other team?
it is now a question of "if", but a question of how long until she ends up in our bed

>>22983804
Not*, fuck you sleep deprivation

>>22983574
>no difference in personality
What.
Though I'd like Strikers 89 a lot more if we had a recurring rival.
And I'd like Tanks 89 a lot more if that fucking SHOOT THE WITCHES WE SPECIAL FORCES NOW asshole would just fucking stop posting. And maybe if we got trapped in the tank with Sushi for like a day that'd be fun stopped getting shunted to new combat theatres.

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>>22983789
Compare how many replies there have been since I updated to how many actual votes it has gotten.

>>22983789
KOTA! Subwitches when?

>>22983689
>[x] Enjoy the quiet.

>>22983689
[x] Enjoy the quiet.

>>22983799
I was referring to the derp ages where he set entire threads to hijinks barring some sort of aliment of the planets allowing a sensible vote to win. I say that as there were a great deal of people who encouraged it.

The No'op is easier for him to make as there's not a bunch of stories tied to it unlike SWQ. Honestly the sheer multitude of stuff based on SWQ is a major factor in its slow down as PF had to focus more on its plot than he originally planned (He merely planned for this to be a quick and easy quest)

Also if someone here is thinking about doing a post thread story series, I wouldn't suggest it.

>>22983868
Any SWQ story has its retards, the 89 stories seem to attract more grimderps though.

Sushi is nice though unlike Merlin, she won't get sister-zoned

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>>22983689
>[x] Enjoy the quiet

Always nice to have a quiet afternoon, especially with how loud it gets back at the base.

Hehehehe, slimy things.

>>22983946
AH yes, the derp ages, while at least we're past those days now and the winning votes have actually been pretty sensible for the most part, when they have to, things like the battleship raid are just pretty for fun, so hijinks work there.

>>22983868

He didn't post last thread!

>[ ] Enjoy the quiet.
Never know when it'll be gone.

>>22983689
>[x] Enjoy the quiet.

>>22983804
I see monogamy is a foreign concept to witches.

Am I the only one of the Rose ship?

>>22984177
At least some of us are on the German ship.

>>22983804
>implying Sammy

>>22984006
Yep and the scenes it lead to were EPIC.

>>22984177
I'm too busy wondering when /u/'ll invade this quest.

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You sit straddling the bench, fishing rod in one hand, brew in the other. So... relaxing. For a solid ten minutes, there isn't a word exchanged between you, only the splashing of fish occasionally jumping out of the water, birds chirping... and the dull echo of artillery miles away.

A couple beers later, you turn to Ayaka. She's not batting for the other team is she?

Slowly, very slowly, she turns her head to look at you. And laughs. Hard. “Are you coming onto me, Red?”

What? N-

“Jeez, not while Henry's around!”

Hey! She said she wasn't interested in him, and while Rick is like your sibling, you at least know enough to see that he's a good catch. She didn't seem to care about him!

“Oh shut up!” She laughs, giving you a playful punch in the arm.

She never did give you an answer.

“Haha! And maybe I never will!”

The two of you carry on like this for a while, Henry utterly oblivious and focused on his line. He already seemed to learn the golden rule of being a lone man in a group of witches: Don't draw attention to yourself if at all possible. In your time as a witch, you've learned that this only leads to bad things for men. Either that or find a girl as soon as possible.

At some point you realize Henry has had his hand on your shoulder for quite a while and is shaking it rather violently. He points out over the water. You follow his finger and... There appears to be a large, round, shiny rock mostly submerged and headed your way.

[ ] ROW HENRY, ROW
[ ] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.

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>>22983894
Like I said, audience engagement. It's not an indicator of "number of people participating" or anything.

>>22983903
When I'm done practicing my writing skills. My writing has often been described as mechanical, and the audience response has been the same. So, I'm writing a story that I hope will help me be more fluid and organic with my writing. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about Cookie, Socks, and friends.

But this is a SWC thread, and I've gone on too long! Have a picture drawn by archival!

>>22984240

[x] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.

We are in a rowboat. We're not going anywhere fast. Best save the oars for whacking things with.

>>22984240
Hahaha, Archivalfag would not leave us without some excitement.

I don't think not moving is going to help us with Martians anymore. I hope Henry is going to show off his amazing skills.

>>22984240
>[X] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.
We're not going anywhere fast. Make sure there's no asshole geese in the area.

Alright, I fail at this internet thing. I cannot get the archive to go back one page without reverting out of the search mode. I found strike witches quest II, but not I. Please pass on your wisdom.

>>22984240
>[x] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.

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>>22984240
[x] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.

It can't see you if you don't move!

>>22984337
Nevermind, I found it. I have to edit the page url myself because the UI hates me.

>>22984240
>[x] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.

How far are you from shore? If shit hits the fan, you can make a break for it, via swimming.

>>22984337
Actually, the first thread isn't on sup/tg/. You either find it on Foolz or use the archive I put together.

Speaking of which, new one out tonight!

>>22984337
Hold off on that, mate.

Archival is gonna post a new archive after this, I'm fairly sure. You can get it all in one fell swoop.

>>22984388
Thanks Archival! Where may I find this glorious archive?

Might you be the Noir archival anon as well?

[x] day dream about your soon to be girlfriend

>>22984425
I like this anon. This one is going the HUE HUE HUE route.

>>22984414
I'll post a mediafire link at the end of the thread. Basically I just cut out all the chatter and put a word document together.

And no, sadly. That guy does a way better job than I do.

>>22984405
Thanks anon. I will wait warmly.

>>22984452
We get what we can get. We are thankful for anons like you helping us feed our quest addiction.

>>22984240
>[ ] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.
This, plus grab an oar. We might have to Musashi Miyamoto this motherfucker.

>>22984240
>[ ] Don't. Move. A. Muscle.
on a scale of 1 to fucked up, how drunk are we?

>>22984582
Likely only a couple beers, at most. Not TERRIBLY fucked up.

>>22984240
>[ ] ROW HENRY, ROW
No, really. The sensors on Martian systems are pretty damn good, and presumably they've got some kind of psionic sensor as well.

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You slowly look between the two of them and reach for your sidearm. You whisper to Ayaka and Henry not to move a muscle. Martians' vision is based on movement.

“Really?” Henry whispers.

No, but there's no way in hell you're outrunning whatever that is.

“So we just accept the tentacles.” Ayaka grumbles.

Yup.

The shiny round thing approaches, keeping up its slow pace. It seems... much smaller as it nears the rowboat. It's not even as wide as the boat is long. Very spherical, save two ridges along it's back that seem to be propelling it, almost like tank treads but in the water.

Ayaka has her hand on her sword, your 1911 is pointed straight at it and Henry has... an oar. Atta boy, Henry. The thing approaches. And keeps going. Any second now it'll do somethi-

Bonk.

The round thing collides with your but, tilting it slightly, but with not nearly enough force to tip it. The pair of little treads stop and a hatch on top creaks open. A terrified and confused martian looks up at your party, holding what appears to be some sort of martian rifle.

>ROLL FOR INITIATIVE
>FIRST ROLL GETS IT
>TRY NOT TO FUCK UP TOO HORRIBLY

>>22984635
>but

I meant boat. Honest.

Rolled 20

>>22984635
FOR CAAANNNNAAAADDDAAAA!

Rolled 19

>>22984635
It's adorable.

>>22984656
Yeeeeeep, that'd do it.

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>>22984656
Well fuck.

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>>22984656
>nat20
Well okay then.

>>22984635
you know, i was reading that and until you said martian, i was hoping it would be that crazy german mini sub/tank hybrid that got cancelled by Speer's sensibleness, fucking Speer ruining our crazy dreams

>>22984681
Man... wait until you learn what it is and where I got the idea from.

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>>22984635
...and I just noticed that No'oP is using two of his tentacles to flip off his unseen enemy.

I've had that image saved for like 5-6 months now, never noticed that before. Fuck.

Can we get Toronto's Caso Loma to equip one of our unit with this new sonar magic? We need better anti-sub capabilities.

Also, interrogate Martian if possible. If not, bring body back for dissection.

There are Martians in strike witches? Not just Neurois? Wait a second, just how drunk are we?

>>22984744
The SWQ universe revolves around War of the Worlds esque martians invading Earth in 1941. Thus, WWII was already on for a couple years and the enemy is much easier to fight with conventional forces.

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>>22984744
In Strike Witches, the only enemy is the Neuroi. No other species of any kind were encountered.

No idea about the SW Quests.

Also, Neuroi look like Shivans.

>>22984791
>>22984766
Ahh thanks good anons.

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>>22984766
If by war of the world you mean Metal slug, but sure.

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>>22984849
Man, I thought I was the only one to ever get that: that the SWG Martians are the Mars People from Metal Slug.

>>22984766
It suddenly sounds even more interesting.

>>22984891
>>22984849
Well, they LOOK like Metal Slug Martians, but in almost every other way they're War of the Worlds ones.

>>22984891
Makes sense too, your enemies actually help you fight the alien mothership (or some such) on the last mission. Can't remember which Metal Slug though. Wanna say X.

>>22984971
5.

>>22984971
That'd be Metal Slug 3. Towards the end, your P1 character gets captured by the aliens and whisked away to the mothership. Teaming up with the recently-burned enemy soldiers, you both raid the mothership, rescue your buddy, and escape out the back in the Metal Slug. The final battle is you and the Metal Slug in the clutches of the martian mother brain, falling back to earth.

>>22984971
it's a common thing in the series past 1, heck in 6 You team up with both Morden and Martians against a new type of alien

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You fire before you even think about it. God DAMN you hate squids. Fucking cock-gobbling pedophile witch molesting slimy shits who can't stay on their own god forsaken molten pisshole rock and have to take your NICE BLUE PRISTINE PISSHOLE ROCK. THIS IS YOUR. GOD DAMN. HOUSE.

You empty the whole damn clip into the poor little bastard. You only see it for a split second before he falls back into the vessel, but he didn't seem to have much of a face left.

“Ho-holy shit.” Ayaka mumbles, slumping back down in her seat. “Scarlet... that. Shit. The thing in the cabin really fucked you up, huh?”

Her words barely even register as you sit back down. The strange vessel sinks slowly, your shots must have put a few holes in it, meaning the armour isn't that thick.

Ayaka and Henry exchange small talk while you stare down your line in silence. Fucking martians. Fucking war. But the thing in the cabin...

You can still remember it like it was yesterday. The day after the invasion started. The day after you and Ayaka crashed. You were trying to get some sleep after having to travel all day with a broken leg. You had an uneasy feeling all night, but managed to put your mind at rest long enough to get some shut eye. Then you woke up with a squid hovering over you. On top of you with a knife to your throat. He reached up to your face and... Ayaka put her sword through his. You subconsciously wipe your face, thinking of the green blood that fell on it that night. God damn you hate martians.

>>22985025
WE PTSD NOW

>>22985025
....shouldn't we, like, go back to base and report this so that they can salvage the mini-sub?

And what the hell is a mini-sub doing in a little lake like this?

>>22985049
And there is no Rose to hug. Well, Ayaka is a sufficient replacement.

>>22985025
>your shots must have put a few holes in it, meaning the armour isn't that thick

If pistol ammo can pierce it, it's not armor.

>>22985057
Our perimeter is no longer secure. Need Sonar now.

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Some time and possibly too many beers later, Ayaka shakes your shoulder. Apparently you've had something on the line for quite some time and didn't notice. She helps you pull the fish in and get it in the bucket.

“We're gonna eat well tonight!” She hollers. “Hey Henry, you should join us!”

“I'd love to, ma'am. But I have important people to drive to important places.”

“Ah well.” Ayaka puts a comforting hand on your shoulder and bends down to look you in the face. “How you holding up, Red? Want lunch?”

[ ] Lunch sounds good...
[ ] Gimme a bit.
[ ] Other.

>>22985062
No. No. It has to be Rose. It's just not the same otherwise.

>>22985077
>[ ] Gimme a bit.

Fucking martians. This is why we can't have nice things.

>>22985025
Well, shit.

>>22985077
>[X] Lunch sounds good...
Maybe some grub will calm our nerves.

>>22985077
[x] Gimme a bit.

>>22985077
>[ ] Lunch sounds good...
Food tends to help me...

>>22985077
[X] Gimme a bit.

How about going swimming? Nothing like swimming in squid blood to calm the nerves.

>>22985077
>[ ] Gimme a bit.
>[x] Other
Let's call it a day, get back to base, and have some base personnel dive and dredge the lake to bring that Martian tech up.

And no one is alarmed that a Martian got this close to the base?

>>22985077
[x] Gimme a bit.

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kekekekekekekekek

>>22985116
I am for this anon. We are seeing Rose right away. The Commander needs to know. And hugs must be obtained.

>>22985134
That scared the shit out of me as a kid.

>>22985134
I...I forgot about this movie... oh god.

>>22984849
>>22984891
>>22984960
... uh, you do realize that the style of Metal Slug's Martians (and Japan's popular image of Martians generally) was taken from War of the Worlds?

Anyway, [x] >>22985116.

>>22985147

I still can't watch that movie.

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[x] Lunch sounds good...

>>22985116
War is coming to our front doors. We can't let Port Alberni get taken. Where else are they going to hold the rowing regettas?

[x] reporting about lone martian

>>22985147
>>22985155

still find the irony on this scene
>that beard
>that long hair
>that clothes
>that dove

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>>22985249

derp

>>22984697
My Tank is Fight?

>>22985077
>[ ] Lunch sounds good...

This is beginning to turn out just like the situation we had with the Martian Control Signals in SWQ.

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You... would kinda just like to be left alone for a bit. Ayaka nods and hands you your lunch box. It's the same standard issue tin that everyone got, but it's... painted for some reason. I really fancy battle scene with witches and explosions. All of the witches are black silhouettes, save one with bright crimson hair.

“Bobby did it.” Ayaka explains. She holds up hers. The front is decorated with Japanese architecture and cherry blossom petals. “Did them for all of us. Mine's a bit girly for my taste, but it's pretty.”

Heh. Yeah, it does seem girly for her.

“Anyways. I'll leave you alone.” She shifts back to face the opposite way, where she was having her conversation with Henry. “But if you want to talk, that's cool.”

You really wish you were back home. Not the base. At your house, in Toronto with mom and dad and gramps. Your dad owned a pub, your mom was a waitress there. After you first had your “sneeze” as they call it, the time when your familiar first comes out, they saved every penny they had to send you to the academy. Funny enough, Minnie Bishop got to you before they could send you off. Said you had real talent. That's when she told you about your hair, how the vibrant colour was a sign. The same as your mother's. Your grandpa nodded along and told you about your grandma, a witch who served in the great war. She had it too, apparently. As it turned out, she had also been Minnie's CO for a while. Small world. Maybe you should call up your folks some time, see how they're doing...

Some time later, you feel the boat shift under you. “We're heading back, Red.” Ayaka says. “Don't want to be caught out too late. Here be squiddies, it appears. Need to report stuff.”

Ah shit. Your amazing day seems to have gone into the gutter. At least you have your date with Johanna to look forward to. No. Not a date. No Scarlet stop.

“Scarlet, you're turning scarlet.” Ayaka observes.

You're stuck in a strange haze for most of the ride to shore. On one hand, rage at martians, on the other personal reflection and on the third mutant growing from your stomach, you're flustered about your da- friendly lunch with Johanna.

Yeah, it's totally normal to get nervous about friendly lunches.

It's not until the three of you are settled in the jeep that your mind seems to clear.

>Say something?

>>22985077
>[ ] Lunch sounds good...
Get some of the barley soda out of our system.

>>22985457
"Fuckin' Martians."

>>22985457
"Sorry."

>>22985457
"Can anyone even cook fish? Because I don't want to waste what we caught and all."

>>22985457
"Man, who woulda thought .45 would be enough to perforate a squid sub?"

>>22985457
They won't believe the huge haul from this trip.

Sorry Ayaka. Tell me about your fishing conquests. Just not the boy ones.

>>22985495
So cooking with Russians?

>>22985457
You are a good friend.

>>22985490
>>22985495
Both!

>>22985618
I am with this anon. Combo that with previous options.

>>22985618
Agreed

>>22985572

One of the Russians should know how to prepare fish, it's all they eat there besides bear

>>22985707
And POTATO

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“Sorry.” You mumble. It's not much, but it's the least you could do for being weird on the relaxing fishing trip.

“Hey, come on, Red.” Ayaka says, placing her hands on your shoulders. “It's not your fault. Lot of people... like us... have things like that. You just get really worked up when you see a squid in the flesh. So what? You have every right to.”

But still...

“Listen. We report this, get all the paperwork done, then we have our fish.” She goes into the back and picks up one of the buckets, handing it to you over your head. “Here. This one is yours. I'm sure he'll be delicious. Just don't get too attached, cause I ain't riding out to put him back.”

Hah. Damn. Ayaka's a good friend.

“O-only friends~?” Ayaka teases.

Real funny, Crowy. As if her sexuality isn't already in question.

“Yeah, yeah. As if.” She manages to slide her way between you and Henry. “Johanna can have you all to herself.”

SONNUVABITCH.

“Kidding!” She smiles, flashing her pearly whites. “Kindofmaybenotreally. So hey! How do you want your fish? Want me to do sashimi?”

That's that raw fish crap, right? No thanks.

“You're no fun.” She pouts.

No fun allowed.