I decide to start passively drawing in energy from the floe, focusing on sharpening my senses gradually. I have no mirror to ascertain the physical changes, however I keep the draw of power to a minimum to allow them to happen slowly. With a glance, I notice that my marks of power are only glowing slightly through my clothing.

I ignore my feeling of being watched and continue onward to Violet's room. When I arrive there in the Evoker's wing of the residential facilities, I find that the door opens as I come up to it, before I can even press the button that signals someone at the door.

Inside, I see that it is a bit... dark, the soft glow of Violet's eyes peer at me from dim light, however my eyes make out her entire form.

She is wearing a short lacy dress with ribbons at the hips, and she's holding her stuffed rabbit to her chest while smiling.

"Why, hello Omar, what is it? Have something to share about my... idea?" Violet smiles, and I am slightly unnerved.

>>23779121
damn, just browsing and found that you were back

>>23779143

Just posted too!

So, I'm thinking about changing the perspective from "I" to "You" Cool with that?

>[] "I may be able to get Fauna to help..."

>[] "Why are you so insistent on leaving Renaissance? There are good points about this place."

>[] "I can't help you Violet, I am sorry."

>[] "We'll get out of here, what's the plan?"

>[] Write in.

>>23779158
Works for me.

>>23779168
We should probably tell Violet we think were being followed/ watched and ask to find a place to talk alone.

You look to Violet as she resides in her dimmed, almost dark room with your slowly enhancing vision. A thought occurred to you, someone is likely listening, or watching somehow.

"Hey Violet, is there... another place that you'd like to talk? "

Violet rises from her bed, still holding her black rabbit doll. With a smile she saunters over to you, "Putting a resistance to me already? You really should trust me you know."

"I'm just improving my vision."

"Oh? Beast mimicry extends to that, hm? Interesting." Violet says in an almost sing-song tone as she opens the door and guides me out.

"With me, Omar."

You follow Violet, a bit surprised that she isn't headed out of the Evoker dorms.

"Where are we-"

"You'll see."

Stopping at a door, Violet rings the doorbell. The door opens almost immediately, that Brazilian Evoker from the other day stands there.

"Ah, Miss Violet, it time, ja?" Tuni bows in near reverence of Violet.

"Not yet faithful Tuni, I'd just like you to help Omar and I speak privately."

"Be my pleasure, Miss Violet."

Tuni invites the two of you in. There's sound recording equipment scattered around the room along with various stereos strewn about the room.

Tuni falls onto the bed with his headphones in, I see his circular marks begin to glow through his shirt.

"Ye two can speak free now."

Violet turns to you, expectantly," So Omar, what is it?"

What do you tell her? Check all that apply.
>[] I spoke with Fauna.
>[] I'm not helping you.
>[] I'm helping you.
>[] I'm not leaving.
>[] (Other)

>>23779487
>[x] I spoke with Fauna.
>[] I'm not helping you.
>[x] I'm helping you.
>[] I'm not leaving.
>[x] (Other) Who else is helping us.
You should also email the other guys

>>23779571

Ironically, I just did that XD

"I'm in on leaving... But, I need to know, just who else is helping us?"

Violet gives you a calm, yet coy smile," Why, anyone that needs to. It really isn't hard to have most of the people around here assist us... That is, so long as they have some kind of reason to grudge Renaissance."She pauses to flash her violet eyes at you.

"My specialty is quite useful is it not, so, what else do you have to say to me?"

"I..." You had told her not to control allies like that, then again, this might be her primary way of ensuring allies..."I spoke with Fauna..."

Violet frowns a bit at that," Ohh, her?"

You nod," Yes, from what she told me, I doubt that she would interfere with us leaving. She doesn't seem interested in keeping anyone here."

"And how do you know you can trust her? She's an officer you know, she's an officer for a reason Omar, you in all likelihood doomed our success." Violet's expression darkens into something that's almost a scowl, she doesn't seem too pleased.

>[] Well, what did you have planned?
>[] How soon can we leave?
>[] I trust her, I trust her more than you.
>[] (Other)

3.5/25 appetite remaining.
(Resistance still up)

>>23779931
Whats the plan,

>>23779948

I'm not sure.

Currently this Quest is going down a path I'm not really in favor of, so I'm sticking to the sidelines and watching.

>>23780105

Well, without voicing your opinion it won't shift.

Let's hear it.

>>23780105
Everyone we care about hates the place, so why not take it over?

>>23780172
>>23780155

I personally am for Fauna's path of changing things from the inside.

Because I think if we try to leave that we'll end up dead.

>>23780172

Would you like to ask Violet about that?

>>23780195
Not like you guys are alone.

>>23779931
I've forgotten, how do we recharge appetite again? I know it's not eating.

>>23780195
Well she's admitted that wont work. I mean we can perform a coup perhaps. Id like that.

>>23780211

Resting, not using power.

Sleep brings it to max.

>>23780210
>Not like you guys are alone.

According to Violet, and we know what she does.

>>23780241
Alright, in that case drop the resistance for now. We can always put it back up if we feel her trying anything, but we need to conserve those last few points. Probably take a nap after this.

>[x] (Other)
"I didn't tell her anything about the plan, just had a conversation with her about Renaissance, and my mutations. From what I've seen of her actions and what she's told me, she is no fan of Renaissance."
>[x] What did you have planned?
>[x] How soon can we leave?

>>23780326
Actually seconding this.
keeping anon due to other threads

You let down your resistance to her power, figuring on bringing it back up if she tries anything.

"I didn't tell her anything about the plan, just had a conversation with her about Renaissance, and my mutations. From what I've seen of her actions and what she's told me, she is no fan of Renaissance... Speaking of which, how likely would it be that we could... take over?

"What?" Violet glares, hugging her rabbit tightly as though she's a child. "Take over? Heh, you're funny Omar. This isn't all of Renaissance. If we tried to take over, they'd detonate a nuke on this location, or send an Over equivalent of it. Renaissance is controlled by their benefactors, people of wealth with a keen interest on learning what they can about us. We are a blip on the network. If we- I get the Supervisor to deactivate our chips, we'll be able to escape without being tracked. Fauna... If she gets in the way, we're screwed. I have no idea how well I could stop a First-Day Over like her."

"First-Day Over?"

"An Over that's been one since the sky changed. They've had more time than anyone to learn... They're also often the source of what we know about our abilities now.."

"I see, I see... What do you have planned, how soon can we leave?"

Violet smiles at this,"Why Omar, so eager... We could leave as early as tomorrow after you've rested. You just need to rampage in that dangerous form of yours.. I'm rather certain that you can make the Supervisor come out. Just burn, wreck, and flee from whatever Overs that aren't him... Then again, you aren't quite sure of what he looks like..." Violet puts a single digit to her lips in thought, hovering just above her red lipstick.

"If you get a tingling sensation in your brain, he's close to you, will that work?" Her smile returns and she loosens her grip on her black rabbit.

>[] Isn't there a better way to identify them?
>[] I'm not so sure about that, won't others get hurt?
>[] Write in

>[] I'm ready, I'll rampage tomorrow.(Forward to sleep and morning of next day)

>>23780508
>[] I'm not so sure about that, won't others get hurt?

If we're gonna do this, I don't want anyone else getting hurt.

>>23780508
>[x] Write In
"I've met the supervisor. Don't think I saw his face, but he's a lean guy. Seems young. As long as I hear his voice I'll be able to pick him out."

>[x] Won't others get hurt?

>>23780595
I really dont like this plan anymore. We need to get Fauna on board or fall back.

"I've met the supervisor. Don't think I saw his face, but he's a lean guy. Seems young. As long as I hear his voice I'll be able to pick him out."

Violet stares at you quietly a moment at that," Well, good, should solve that..."

"I do have a question though." You lean over to Violet staring at her deeply. "Won't others get hurt? I don't want anyone to die or get maimed from this, I won't follow through."

Violet leans away from you a bit, glaring again, with a fringe of irritation," Omar... Well, I can get most of the people out of the way... However if their convictions are too strong, or they are experienced invokers, they will likely fight you. Most people, such as Wallie, Elizabeth, and quite a few others should stay out of your way or be involved in training early in the morning. I never said our way out was easy... And of course, I need to refrain from appearing directly involved..."

Do you need more reassurance?
>[] Yes, I don't want anyone getting hurt.
>[] No, that's all I need.

Are you still on board for this?

>[] Yes. (forward to next morning.
>[] No, I can't go through with this.
>[] Maybe...

Any other questions?

>[] (Write in)

>>23780508

Would suddenly ripping Violet's throat out be out of the question?

>>23780860

Not entirely.

>>23780854
Yes
Maybe
We need Fauna if we want to do this.

Current appetite. 4.5/25

If anyone else wants to rip out Violet's throat, I'll allow it.

>>23781000
Not yet

>>23781000

I think that we should get some sort of thing that acts like a Hero Point, but we can use it to get some info or advice from you/Dranule directly.

>>23781038

Hero point?

Hmm... But yes, if you want direct info or advice, I'll allow it.

In testing out the suggestion, I'll start you guys with three.

3 "Over" Points.

Right now, I'll require at least one second to use one, and a consensus of what information you want within reason.

Over points are granted based on extraordinary events.

"I want more, I don't want anyone getting hurt, including the supervisor if possible. This is just about us leaving, it isn't about turning into criminals hunted by Renaissance. I am not sure about this whole plan, I say we need to get Fauna on board. If she can stop you as easily as you say, then it's dangerous if she chooses not to ignore us."

"Well then, why don't you call her to this room now? Have her kill us all on a whim?" Violet bites her lip in frustration," You have said yourself that she likely won't care. I have means to bar her from her interference... Also, if it's you.. Just maybe, if it's you, she won't interfere. It's a gamble that I'm willing to take."

Violet seems to be getting more and more short-tempered with your going back and forth...

What do you intend to do now?

>[] Suggest a new plan to her (write in)
>[] Call Fauna to this room, she suggested it after all.
>[] Leave, I'm done speaking of this now.
>[] Attack Violet.
>[] Write in.

>>23781216
>call her to the room
Shits about to get pumpin
>Also, if it's you

>>23781216

Who is in the room with us?

>>23781242

Violet and Tuni

>>23781246

Does it look like Tuni is under Violet's control?

>>23781301

He just seems to be kicking it right now.

Presumably, he is.

>>23781341

...Would it be possible to use an Over Point in order to quickly shift & quicken to rip Violet's neck open before she has a chance to react?

As well as keeping up a barrier around our mind so she can't fuck us just in case.

>>23781355

I considered Over points to be more a term for information.

If you'd like to expend one to know whether you can do so before her reacting...

It's between attacking Violet
or calling Fauna,.

What'll it be?

3 Over Points
5/25 appetite

>>23781498

....I think I'm the only guy here, Dranule.

>>23781498
Fauna

>>23781677

Should be expected, haven't exactly been consistent! Carrying on..

>>23781701
Dont kill Im here

>>23781498
>>23781701

I'm the same guy mentioning that mentioned being the only guy in the thread.

I say we either use an Over Point to kill Violet hard and fast, or to ask Dranule about how fast it would take Violet to react to us attacking her or using her powers on us.

>>23781766
Im all for not killing her because its fucking crazy

>>23781772

She's capable of mind control and has seemingly bendable morals. And she has frequently mind controlled other Overs around us, and there's one in the room right now.

I don't think we can trust her after this little conversation we've just had.

>>23781801
Then call someone in who could at least have our back when Ren inevitably gets pissy

"I'm calling Fauna here. Tuni, your tablet?"

Violet glares at you, her face stoic," You can't be serious."

"Oh, I am."

Tuni notices that you're staring at him, he removes a headphone," Ya? What is it?"

"I want your-"

"I've had enough Omar." Violet's glare now yields her glow.

You begin to feel relaxed...

"It's a bad idea to call Fauna, she doesn't want to be bothered with out nonsense. You'll sleep well tonight and do your best in freeing Katie and I, along with the others that hate this place.."

You feel Violet's words slowly sink in...

>[] Resist!
>[] Attack!
>[] Give in.
>[] (Other)

(For Resist and Attack,when the option is set, I'll declare a DC to roll against.)

with our* nonsense

>>23781812

And then Violet mind controls that person as well.

>>23781834
Resist. If we kill her Rennaissance will probably kill us, as we have already done some shit to piss them off.

>>23781834
>[] Other

Resist and Attack.

I say use an Over Point for this.

Rolled 4

Evens for >>23781849
Odds for >>23781878

Attackbut not lethally, enough of her bullshit

>>23781931

Revoked, we have a second attack>>23781938

>>23781938

I say either rip her throat out or bash her skull in.

Attack DC 70

Consumes 1 app to include resisting.
Further app consumed will add 10 for resisting.

Quickening requires 3 app.

Roll 2d100.

Over Point will yield information. or tack on 20 to both rolls.

>>23781988
Sidenote, Omar's strength is already naturally altered to the point that he can break human bones.

Rolled 2

>>23781988
Just smack her upside the head. Enough to sprawl her out but not do any serious harm.

Rolled 55

>>23782058
Well we're off to a great start.

Lets envision our brain like a shell and allow the water ocean w/e to flow around it but not into it

>>23782064
So we can make it with an over point.

Rolled 48, 71 = 119

Here we go

Rolled 56, 87 = 143

>>23781988
Oh shit 2d100. I am tired as fuck.

56 vs 70.

Expend an Over point to raise by 20?
Or expend 2 App?

Current app 4/25

>>23782122
Use a point bra

Rolled 31, 7 = 38

>>23782139
If we get a higher effect on success if we go over 70 sure, if not let's try again

Rolled 75, 63 = 138

>>23781988


Rolling, and I say Over Point for a +20 on both rolls.

Over Point spent, successful resistance.
2 Over Points left,

You manage to block out Violet's attempt at persuasion and even rouse yourself to anger," I told you... to stop doing that to me!" You rise and swing to slap Violet, putting her to the ground, Tuni rises, glaring at you with anger, but with a quick flash from Violet's eyes he backs down.

Violet touches a hand to her cheek, looking away from you. She seems to be staring at her rabbit, there's a drop of blood on it, likely her own.

"Omar."

Despite your resistance to her power, there's a change in the atmosphere, something chills you to the bone.

"I only wanted you to keep from doing something stupid. . ."

Violet's eyes persist in glowing, she's obviously using her power..

>[] Apologize.
>[] Persist in Attacking her.
>[] Wait.
>[] Other.

4/25 app

>>23782257
>Persist in Attacking her.

Punch her quickly in the throat using our Shrimp Fist

>>23782257
Tell her to drop the mind games. dont kill her, just strengthen our control of mind.

>>23782323
>don't kill her

WHY NOT?

>>23782325
Guess who wouldn't appreciated that? Guess who doesn't know this was happening? Guess who can kill us whenever the feel like if they think we are a danger to the system?

>>23782334

Guess who is and has mind controlled us before?

Guess who is rather dangerous to everyone due to her mind controlling powers?

Guess who wants to fuck with the organization that might want to kills us after we help and fail Violet?

And Fauna likes us at least. She doesn't try mind raping us or anything like that.

>>23782371
She's one person, the organization is the organization. Let them deal with her.

>>23782378
>Let them deal with her.

After we let her mind control us?

And I doubt they'll like us after they find out we knew about this plan of hers and didn't tell any superior officers of Renaissance.

(I can't remember if Fauna counts or not)

>>23782408
I doubt she can mind control us. We've resisted it thus far havent we? And we just attacked her. You'd think she would want to control us completely now.

>>23782257

Dranule, mind archiving the thread?

Saying it so you won't forget and I'm letting you know I'm going out. I've got class today and it's 3:05 AM right now.

>>23782415
>I doubt she can mind control us.

She did it before, so she can do it again.

>>23782423
We evolve

You bring the crustacean-shelled knuckles of your right hand into a fist as you resolve to continue to hit Violet. Not necessarily to kill her, but to break her focus as you steel your emotions.

"Enough of these mind games Violet, I've had enough. Drop it."

As you approach the woman still on the floor, you see her smile from beneath her curled hair.

"Yes, enough with the mind games... I told you what you'd be in for if you dirtied one of my stuffed animals..." She mumbles under her breath as you raise your fist, you still see the glow in her eyes.

Violet turns to you, smiling," Shadow."

The room goes dark. Pitch black. Your eyes just barely make out the silhouette of Violet.

With anger in your heart, you move to strike her, only to feel your fist unmoving. You feel something grab your throat, lifting you up and slamming you into the wall while maintaining its grip. You feel the vibrations in the air ringing all around you, as though you are in one single organism.

You hear a voice,"I didn't intend to do this to you. However you've been a naughty, naughty boy..." It's Violet's...

"What... What the hell is this?!"

There's no answer, only the feeling of this force tightening around my throat. slowly cutting off my oxygen.

>[] Struggle out of this.
>[] Attack into the darkness.
>[] Apologize
>[] Other

Secondary

>[] Shift
>[] Reinforce
>[] Quicken
>[] Phoenix

Remaining app 4/25

>>23782442
Struggle out of this, dont phoenix, just reinforce. Dont go to hard or we play into her plan

>>23782465
And I actually have to head out too. night op

You struggle, summoning up what you know of reinforcement to increase your strength. The entity's hold on you simply flows along with every bit of effort you make, and you feel as though there's a huge blockage of flow near you... like something around you is just too... dense.

The glow of your marks, reveals the thing that's holding you, ever so slightly, at least you think it does... It has no features, aside from empty spots for eyes, and its form shifts constantly, as though it isn't exactly corporeal...

You feel a difference in drawing in power, as though you're trying to pull tar.

"Omar, you need to resist it! It wants to kill you!" Violet screams, sounding sincere for a moment before you hear her resounding laughter.

"I wanted you to cut us a path out of here.. It would've been fine had you simply not cared.."

Tuni speaks up," Ahh, Miss Violet, what's happening?"

You see a flash of purple from behind the swirling blob of dark.

"Nothing Tuni, put on your headphones and go to sleep..."

"Damnit! What is this you bitch?!"

You feel a sharp pain and then a numbness from your right arm. As you attempt to clench your fist, you find that you cannot. A horrible pain sets in as you feel the brush of air against raw flesh. Your right arm is gone.

"Now, now Omar. Shadow doesn't like it when its Master is insulted..."

She's so sure of herself...

>[] Continue to struggle.
>[] Flail into the darkness.
>[] Apologize.
>[] Other

Secondary

>[] Shift
>[] Reinforce.
>[] Quicken
>[] Phoenix
3/25 app

Will be back Thursday night at 7:30.. UTC-8

>>23782624

I am thinking this is all in our head and that we are in fact strangling ourselves. I think she or her psychosis is trying to get us to fight and cause a diversion but i may be wrong.

I know switch from control port 1 to 2!!!! (sorry for metal gear solid reference)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaG3CTlDRw

>>23782624

Did you archive it at least?

>>23784467
yes